45: Chapter 45 A Century-Old Snowstorm Blocks the Mountain, I Build a Transforming Mech to Save the Whole Village!

Su Che stared at that line of cold space coordinates, his heart rate accelerating uncontrollably.

Nantianmen Project.

Su Che knew, to some extent, what these four words signified.

He had originally thought it was just a sci-fi ID, but he hadn't expected the country to have already organized research into it decades ago.

He attempted to use a supercomputer to establish a temporary, ultra-long-range Quantum Communication link.

He wanted to contact those coordinates.

Even if it was just to send a simple "Hello."

He mobilized all the knowledge he possessed regarding Quantum Communication, his fingers flying across the keyboard as lines of complex code scrolled rapidly across the screen.

However, when he launched the simulation program, the result that popped up on the screen poured a bucket of cold water over him.

[Communication protocol mismatch: Target utilizes unknown encryption protocol.]

[Energy requirement estimate: Instantaneous energy required to establish a stable one-way link is approximately equal to 53% of the Three Gorges Dam's total daily power generation in Long Country.]

Su Che looked at that astronomical figure, completely stunned.

"What a pain in the ass."

He cursed under his breath and leaned back in his chair, feeling irritable.

What the hell.

Never mind contacting them; the energy requirement alone would drain the power of two or three provinces.

It seemed that this "Southern Gate" was truly not something he could open at the moment.

...

The next day, the eleventh day of the first lunar month.

Su Che was awakened by a "whooshing" sound of wind and the shouting of Su Pingan.

"Damn it, this ghostly weather!"

"I can't even push the door open!"

Su Che yawned as he walked out of the studio. Just as he pulled open the courtyard gate, a violent wind mixed with ice shards rushed in.

He looked outside and was dumbfounded.

The entire world was a vast expanse of white.

Goose-feather-sized snowflakes were falling heavily, and the snow in the courtyard had already buried his knees.

The distant mountains and the roofs of the village were all covered in a thick white quilt.

"Little Che, we're screwed!"

Village Chief Wang Fugui came running over, stepping unevenly through the deep snow, his face full of anxiety, his hat and eyebrows covered in white frost.

"The weather station just called and said this is a once-in-a-century super blizzard!"

"The snow will continue for at least two more days!"

Village Chief Wang Fugui rubbed his frozen, red hands, his voice trembling.

"The road from the village to the town is completely buried in snow; cars can't get in at all!"

"If every household in the village rations their food, we can hold out for four or five days."

"But... but some of the medicine for the elderly and children, as well as the baby formula, will only last for two days at most!"

As Village Chief Wang Fugui spoke, his eyes turned red.

"With the mountains sealed by this heavy snow, if something really happens, the ambulance won't be able to get in. What are we going to do!"

Su Che looked at Village Chief Wang Fugui's face, which was filled with worry, and his heart sank as well.

He was just about to say something.

In his mind, that familiar mechanical voice rang out.

[Ding! New livelihood demand detected, main quest triggered!]

[Quest Name: Lifeline of the Ice-Bound Island!]

[Quest Content: A once-in-a-century blizzard is a ruthless blockade! The worry on the villagers' faces is the most biting cold wind of winter! Please develop an all-terrain transformable transport mecha to break through the ice and snow and open up a life-saving supply line for Su Family Village!]

[Quest Reward: 500 Skill Points, unlock primary exchange access for [Bionic Hydraulic Deformation Drive Technology], requires 300 exchange points.]

[Current host has accumulated 350 Skill Points. Do you wish to exchange?]

Su Che looked at the quest panel, almost without any hesitation.

"Exchange!"

[Ding! Consumed 300 Skill Points, primary exchange access for [Bionic Hydraulic Deformation Drive Technology] has been unlocked.]

[System Prompt: Can provide the complete set of blueprints and material list for [Flexible Alloy Deformation Skeleton], requires 50 Skill Points. Do you wish to exchange?]

"Exchange!"

[Ding! Consumed 50 Skill Points, the complete set of blueprints and material list for [Flexible Alloy Deformation Skeleton] has been exchanged.]

[Current host has accumulated 0 Skill Points.]

In an instant, an incredibly complex, sci-fi-filled mecha design unfolded completely in his mind.

The sleek lines, the intricate hydraulic transmission structure, the bionic design that could switch forms according to the terrain...

Su Che watched with his blood boiling.

But when he saw the dense list of materials below the blueprints, he felt a headache again.

[Core Material List]:

[Aviation-grade 7075-T6 lightweight aluminum-titanium alloy... 2 tons]

[Military-grade high-pressure hydraulic cylinders... 12 sets]

[High-rate military-grade power lithium battery modules... 4 sets]

[Industrial-grade high-precision programmable controller... 1 unit]

[...]

Su Che looked at this list and scratched his head.

This absurd stuff, even if they sold him, they wouldn't be able to scrape it all together.

Without a second word, he picked up his phone and dialed Captain Li Jun's number directly.

"Captain Li Jun, I have to trouble you again."

"Engineer Su, tell me!" On the other end of the line, Captain Li Jun's voice was as capable as always.

Su Che took a photo of the material list with his phone and sent it over directly.

On the other end of the line, after receiving the message, Captain Li Jun stared at it for a full half-minute.

"Engineer Su, what is this... what kind of monster are you planning to research again?"

"Between the aviation alloy and the military-grade batteries, this is enough to build a light tank!"

Su Che grinned, a hint of mystery on his face.

"It is for the sake of the people's livelihood, for the country and the people."

"Just do as I say."

"Remember, you must be quick. Our mountains are sealed by heavy snow here, the roads are impassable, have your people transport it in by helicopter."

Having said that, he hung up the phone directly.

Leaving Captain Li Jun on the other end holding his phone, looking completely dumbfounded.

...

Meanwhile.

In Tonghui County, dozens of kilometers away from Su Family Village.

Several black business cars with license plates from different countries formed a motorcade and stopped at the entrance of the county government building.

A tall white man with blonde hair and blue eyes stepped out of the lead car.

His name was John, and he was the leader of the international investigation team led by the Eagle Nation.

A county official was explaining to him, sweating profusely.

"Mr. John, I am truly sorry."

"The mountain road to Su Family Village has been completely cut off due to the super blizzard."

"Our people are working at full capacity to repair it, but... it might still take some time."

John pushed up the sunglasses on the bridge of his nose and looked at the snow-capped mountains shrouded in dark clouds and snow in the distance, letting out a cold sneer.

"A blizzard?"

"That really is... quite a coincidence."