Chapter 541 The Fourth One
Chen Yang had not expected that the last room would contain only a single box. He slowly walked towards it and reached out to open it.
The next moment, a fist-sized, ancient-looking cauldron appeared before his eyes.
The entire room had been designed for this cauldron.
A look of surprise and joy flashed in Chen Yang's eyes. He truly hadn't anticipated finding this cauldron here.
Chen Yang reached out and picked up the cauldron. He was certain that this was one of the Nine Cauldrons. He already possessed three, and now this fourth cauldron had also come into his possession.
Chen Yang was ecstatic. The previous two cauldrons had already brought him immense benefits, and this third one filled him with even greater anticipation.
With the mother cauldron in his hands, and having obtained three son cauldrons, the remaining five son cauldrons would be found one by one in the future.
Chen Yang finally understood the importance Long Bai Jin San had placed on this underground warehouse.
Chen Yang carefully placed the cauldron close to his body, his heart filled with joy. In his opinion, all the weapons, jewelry, antiques, and gold in this entire warehouse were far less valuable than this cauldron.
Chen Yang quickly returned to the first room.
Inside, Zhou Shanshan was engrossed in reading one of the experimental records, her focus absolute.
The records were written in Japanese, which posed no difficulty for Zhou Shanshan. She nodded as she read, her face flushed and her eyes alight with excitement, more so than if she had found her prince charming.
Chen Yang approached her and said, "Hey, Dr. Zhou, what are you reading so intently?"
Zhou Shanshan suddenly looked up, swallowed hard, and grabbed Chen Yang's arm. "Chen Yang, these... these experimental records are absolutely astounding."
"Of course, I know what I'm saying is a bit base and heartless, considering these results were obtained using the bodies of tens of thousands of our compatriots."
"But I must say, these conclusions will bring about a qualitative leap for medicine, for our psychiatry."
"The human body is full of infinite mysteries, especially concerning the nervous system, brain activity, and so on. These are areas that are fundamentally impossible to research."
"Most of our anatomical knowledge comes from autopsies. This laboratory purely used living subjects for research. Their achievements in neurological research are at least twenty years, no, perhaps even fifty years, ahead of the world's current top findings. With these records, our country's medicine will advance by three tiers and stand at an absolute leading position globally."
Chen Yang quickly interjected, "Hold on, Miss, don't get too excited. You can read these materials for now, but you absolutely cannot publicize them."
"You know how many people are targeting this underground treasure. If word gets out that you've been here and seen these experimental records, I guarantee you'll be taken away within three days."
Zhou Shanshan froze for a moment, then nodded quickly. "I... I understand, but... but I still want to read them. Also, what about the items in this underground warehouse? Are we just leaving them here? If people like Wang Zhiqiang could find this place, I fear others will too."
Chen Yang smiled and replied, "These items will all be transported. As long as you and I remain silent and you don't get implicated, leave the rest to me."
Zhou Shanshan immediately nodded. "I know, I know, I absolutely won't reveal anything to anyone."
"But Mr. Chen, please promise me that after these materials are safely stored, you will keep them well-guarded."
"And then give me some time. I want to study these materials. They are so incredibly useful for medicine, psychiatry, and drug development."
"Additionally, I've just found the toxin used to create the monsters. They indeed extracted this toxin from a very ancient corpse."
"It should be what you call corpse poison. The composition of this corpse poison is rather complex, but with our current technological means, it can be analyzed quite easily. Once the corpse poison is analyzed, developing an antidote will be much simpler."
Chen Yang could only offer a wry smile at Zhou Shanshan's continuous stream of words and nodded. "Don't worry, don't worry, I understand. I will keep all these materials safe for you to review. For now, let's leave."
Zhou Shanshan nodded. She had no interest in the contents of the other rooms in the underground warehouse. Her eyes were fixed solely on the stacks of thick documents in the laboratory.
As a doctoral candidate in medicine and a top psychiatrist, Zhou Shanshan understood the immense impact these documents would have on the world if they were ever revealed.
Holding Chen Yang's arm, Zhou Shanshan muttered as they walked out, "It's strange. If they had already achieved these results, why isn't Japanese medicine particularly advanced now? With so much data and information, why didn't they utilize it?"
Chen Yang explained, "All their experimental personnel died in this base. When they retreated, the person in charge of the base, fearing that the base's secrets would be leaked, released the monsters and locked all personnel inside. He escaped alone. Therefore, the results of these studies were never disseminated."
Zhou Shanshan nodded in understanding. "So that's why. It turns out I'm incredibly lucky to be the only one who gets to see these materials."
Chen Yang chuckled and nodded. "Indeed. That's why you must keep it a secret. If you don't, your life will surely be forfeit."
With that, they exited the underground warehouse. Chen Yang locked it again, and they returned through the lake.
On their way back, Zhou Shanshan felt no lingering attachment. She naturally embraced Chen Yang, a secret smile playing on her lips, unseen by Chen Yang.
They emerged from the lake into the valley.
In the darkness, Zhou Shanshan hastily put on her clothes. Chen Yang, meanwhile, burned the bodies of Li Gang and Wang Zhiqiang to ashes.
As for Wang Zhiqiang's suitcase, Chen Yang kept it for himself. After completing these tasks, Chen Yang and Zhou Shanshan made their way back along the mountain path to Qingshui Village.
They entered a room silently. Chen Yang then found a spot with a weak signal and called Zhuque.
Chen Yang told Zhuque, "Zhuque, I've found the underground warehouse. Besides gold and a large number of antiques, there are also vast quantities of weapons and ammunition."
"The ammunition is well-preserved and still usable. Prepare a ship and one hundred heavy-lift helicopters, along with five excavators."
"I'll send you the coordinates. Bring these resources to the underground warehouse immediately and transport all the treasures back."