Compared to when we first arrived, the inspections on the way back weren’t as strict.
As long as you passed the electronic scan to prove you weren’t hiding anything, you were good to go.
But everyone knows there are other ways to bring things back secretly.
Otherwise, Bath ore wouldn’t have become so widespread in the real world.
About two days later, Lin Yi and the others safely got off the plane.
Returning to this bustling, brightly lit world once more, the feeling of being on solid ground made Lin Yi feel surreal.
According to protocol, Lin Yi and the others returned to the brigade to report.
"You really made a big splash for your first time on the island!"
As soon as Lin Yi entered, Liu Hong laughed and welcomed him warmly.
"Of course, just look at who I am, haha..." Lin Yi laughed heartily, but soon got to the main point:
"I think the things we found this time are related to genes, and we should make good use of them."
"How did you figure that out?" Liu Hong asked curiously.
"I saw the murals on the walls, and that’s how I got the feeling," Lin Yi said:
"But we still need to decipher it to understand it fully."
"Mhm."
Liu Hong nodded and said:
"Did you gain anything else from this trip?"
"The equipment is lacking," Lin Yi voiced his thoughts and said:
"The gear we’re issued and the stuff sold on the market both fall short in terms of durability."
This was something Lin Yi had wanted to say for a while, hoping the shortcomings in this area could be improved.
However, he kept quiet about his surgical knife.
It’s hard to explain that kind of thing, so he decided to keep it under wraps for now.
"We’re constantly working on this project, but the results haven’t been great," Liu Hong said:
"Given the current circumstances, achieving the results you want in a short time is unlikely. The only solution is to find new technology on the island."
"It’s truly difficult; firearms are useless on the island. If we can conquer this problem, our combat capabilities would at least advance by a tier."
"That’s inevitable, so this year, we’ve increased research efforts, although that’s not the main point," Liu Hong said:
"In the past few days, Jiang Zhengnan and I have studied the mysterious ore, and you all need to go on a recovery mission."
"Alright, what’s the plan?"
"They’ll find an opportunity to search for a freighter, then hide on it – quite similar to the mission you did before," Liu Hong said:
"You need to wait at the designated location, then secretly board the ship and bring the stuff back."
"There’s nothing more to say about this; I’m familiar with the operation."
"That’s about right," Liu Hong said:
"So, for the next few days, you and your team can rest well. Once the retrieval mission is complete, there won’t be much else for you to do."
Lin Yi nodded and changed the subject to ask:
"Have we received the decision to level the Kandaya Forest yet?"
"Not yet, but it should be soon," Liu Hong said:
"It’s beneficial with no downsides, but the exact execution is still a question."
"I see..."
Liu Hong patted Lin Yi on the shoulder, saying nothing, yet saying everything.
Luyu Teahouse had already reported to Liu Hong about Lin Yi’s situation in a timely manner.
The mental well-being of the team members is always a top priority, especially for someone like Lin Yi.
"Go back and rest; a few months later, we’ll be heading to the island again, so prepare well when you return."
Lin Yi nodded, then left with his team.
Exiting the administrative building, Lin Yi stretched and took a liberating breath of fresh air.
"Do you have any plans for the next few days?" Ning Che asked.
"I’ll stay in Yanjing for a few days, spend time with the wife and kids, and once the mission is done, I’ll head back to Zhong Hai."
"If there’s nothing else, I’ll be heading back," Ning Che said.
"Wait, I do have something for you. Come with me for a spin."
"What is it?"
"Let’s go to the mall, buy some toys for the kids," Lin Yi said. "I’m a dad now, can’t go home empty-handed."