Chapter 448 They Finally Couldn't Help It

In fact, even if Ning Chen doesn't come here in person, Ning Chen believes that the space elevator project can be successfully completed with a high probability. However, if Ning Chen really doesn't go to the scene, there will still be a regret.

Using Xiaozhi's information sensing function, Ning Chen learned more about the construction conditions here, which also gave Ning Chen some better ideas of his own about some details.

These ideas may not have a substantial impact on the final construction result, but for the perfectionist Ning Chen, he will definitely be "nitpicky" about all the details.

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As time passed day by day, the space elevator project was built bit by bit.

At the beginning, when everyone came to this new environment, they still felt a little uncomfortable. However, this feeling of discomfort did not last long, because after the engineering team of Xingchen Technology moved here, The surrounding environment was transformed, making the environment here very similar to the environment within the Xia Kingdom.

If they didn't think about this issue deliberately, many people wouldn't even feel that they were abroad at this time, and they would still think that they were still in Xia Kingdom.

And this feeling of gradually adapting has made many people no longer worry about safety issues here, and they feel like this is their second home.

"Ning Chen, according to our current construction progress, it may take less than a year to complete the entire construction of the space elevator. This construction progress is really amazing."

Looking at the space elevator that was gradually rising from the ground, Song Xiyun couldn't help but sigh with emotion in her heart.

Song Xiyun clearly remembered that when they first came here, it was still an undeveloped land, and only the construction scope of the space elevator was planned.

However, relying on the joint efforts of the entire team, everyone is constructing the space elevator at an incredible speed, which is worthy of the title of "Infrastructure Maniac".

"Yes, Song Xiyun, it has not been long ago. We have almost completed the construction of the basic frame of the space elevator and will soon start the construction of the climber. All the current progress has not disappointed us..."

Ning Chen did not deny the excellent construction of the space elevator. Although all this is inseparable from the excellent design plan of Ning Chen and Song Xiyun, as well as the results of their on-site guidance of the construction work, without the entire project The joint efforts of the team will never achieve such a result.

Even if Ning Chen and Song Xiyun did not come to the scene, the actual work completion progress would not be greatly affected. At most, there would only be some details that Ning Chen was not very satisfied with. Compared with the entire space elevator, these details In terms of projects, it is also insignificant.

Among them, the most satisfying aspect for Ning Chen is the supply of materials for the basic frame of the space elevator.

Although the synthesis process of this material is not easy, and the demand for basic materials for the entire space elevator project is very huge, until now, the supply of basic materials is still very stable, and the material synthesis rate has been maintained at a very high level. and processing quality.

Regarding Song Xiyun's estimate of the project completion time, Ning Chen felt that the final result would not be too biased.

Just when Ning Chen thought that this project might not have any setbacks, Xiaozhi suddenly conveyed a new message to Ning Chen.

[Report to the owner that a large number of drone activities have been detected hundreds of kilometers away. The ultimate goal of these drones may be near the space elevator. Owners please pay attention to their movements...]

After receiving Xiaozhi's reminder message, Ning Chen immediately increased his vigilance and began to monitor the real-time status of these drones.

As Xiaozhi said, these drones are currently not close to Star Technology's space elevator construction base. Normally, it is not possible to confirm their final destination at this time.

However, Ning Chen also knew that the gathering of these large numbers of drones must be unusual. Coupled with this space elevator construction incident, it was difficult not to connect the two together.

"Is it finally here? It seems that this trip to Africa is destined to be uneventful..."

Although Ning Chen had imagined that when he came to Africa to build a space elevator this time, he might not actually be attacked by some other organizations, but Ning Chen never really relaxed his vigilance, but was prepared for the most serious possible consequences. The situation is being prepared.

Immediately, Ning Chen used Xiaozhi's information sensing function to understand and analyze the specific conditions of these drones.

In fact, normally, Xiaozhi's information sensing function is not powerful enough to directly sense objects hundreds of kilometers away. However, relying on the careful cloud network system built by Xingchen Technology, Xiaozhi can still use these network information To complete a larger range of information retrieval.

After some tests, Ning Chen had a more detailed understanding of the specific situation, and his nervousness became calmer.

"If it were just an attack of this level, let alone attack our space elevator facility, these drones would not even be able to reach a hundred kilometers away from the center of here." Ning Chenxin said.

Because according to the information provided by Xiaozhi, the performance of these drones is not so advanced, and the cost of each drone will not even reach 10,000 Chinese currency. At the strategic level, it can only be regarded as a relatively cheap drone.

Of course, this attack method is not so rare. After all, this drone does not need to be recovered. It can be said that it is seeking a small probability of high returns at a very low cost.

However, judging from the security protection level set by Xingchen Technology near the space elevator, such an attack really cannot have any attack effect at all, just like a moth flying into a flame. Not only can it not have any effect on the burning of the flame, but it will eventually lead to the result of annihilation of the entire army.

While Ning Chen was thinking about these questions, Xiaozhi reminded Ning Chen in his mind:

[Master, Xiaozhi recommends that you do not relax your vigilance because of this. Xiaozhi thinks that their attacks may not stop there. Such attack methods are probably just a prelude.]

After continuous learning, Xiaozhi has become very intelligent. When he senses a dangerous situation, he will even take the initiative to remind Ning Chen.

Ning Chen naturally knew that Xiaozhi's worries were not groundless, and answered Xiaozhi in his mind:

"Yes, Xiaozhi, I have the same worries. I think that their attack method is more like a cover-up. Their real goals and attack methods are definitely not what they show on the surface."

[Master, please rest assured that Xiaozhi will continue to monitor these situations in real time. If necessary, Xiaozhi will directly take countermeasures]

"Okay, Xiaozhi, you can act according to the situation, but Xiaozhi, you can lower the security protection level a little bit now. After all, their current attack level is not too threatening. I want to find deeper clues behind this."

In Ning Chen's mind, if all these threats are removed right away, then the clues that can be collected will be much less, and the truth of the matter will be more difficult to find.

[Xiaozhi understands the master's thoughts and will lower the level of safety protection according to the master's requirements]

During the time when Ning Chen seemed to be "dazed", Song Xiyun noticed Ning Chen's unusual state and asked Ning Chen tentatively:

"Ning Chen...what's wrong with you? Is something going to happen?"

Seeing Song Xiyun's worried look, Ning Chen said nonchalantly:

"Song Xiyun, it's nothing, it's just that some people finally couldn't help but want to take action. Don't worry, they can't hurt us, not even a little splash of water."

"Ning Chen, what is going to happen, tell me in detail!"

Just when Ning Chen wanted to explain this sudden incident to Song Xiyun, Yue Jiafeng rushed over to Ning Chen and said to Ning Chen:

"Academician Ning, you should leave the construction base of the space elevator now. There are some emergencies now. I will explain to you later."

Compared to Yue Jiafeng's anxious expression, Ning Chen's mood was still very calm.

"Academician Yue, if you are talking about the drone, we still don't need to leave here. With the strength of our air defense system, we can easily deal with these small troubles."

Yue Jiafeng didn't expect that Ning Chen had already known about these situations before him, and his expression became calmer.

"Academician Ning, you already know these things? It is indeed as you said, the current situation is indeed not worth our worry, but we don't know what will happen in the future, so we still hope that you can leave here first, so as not to suffer any unexpected dangers..."

Anyway, Ning Chen's confident look still made Yue Jiafeng feel a lot more at ease. After all, Ning Chen was able to sense the existence of these dangerous conditions before himself without any instruments, which proved that Ning Chen must have some cards that others didn't know.

The previous "nanowire" incident also proved this point very well. Even with such a secret attack method, Ning Chen was able to detect it in advance and successfully resolve these dangers with his own ability. This is a very amazing thing.

But Yue Jiafeng also had to fulfill his responsibilities. Even if Ning Chen had his own way of dealing with it, Yue Jiafeng still needed to give necessary reminders.

Sure enough, as Yue Jiafeng had just expected, after hearing Yue Jiafeng's persuasion, Ning Chen still did not change his mind.

"Academician Yue, there is no need to leave. Since we don't know what means of attack they will use next, leaving now may not be a safe choice, because if we want to leave this range, we must use some means of transportation, which is more likely to expose us to a more dangerous position. And since the purpose of our coming here is to build the space elevator project, then we have no reason to leave..."

When Ning Chen said these words, his expression was very firm, because if the construction project of the space elevator was destroyed, even if he could return to Xia safely, this trip to Africa would be an extreme failure.

Normally, Yue Jiafeng would continue to persuade Ning Chen. For example, the space elevator project was far less important than Ning Chen's life. However, seeing that Ning Chen still insisted on his choice, Yue Jiafeng decided not to waste any more time. Talking.

"Okay, let's make a decision based on what you think, Academician Ning. We will continue to monitor these situations. If the level of danger continues to increase, Academician Ning will be asked to take responsibility for his own safety."

"Don't worry, Academician Yue, I will definitely not joke about my own safety. I will also be responsible for the safety of each of you."

Listening to the conversation between Ning Chen and Yue Jiafeng, although Song Xiyun still didn't know what happened specifically, she roughly understood one or two of it.

After Yue Jiafeng left, Ning Chen told Song Xiyun what had just happened.

After learning that hundreds of drones were flying towards the space elevator construction base, Song Xiyun was still very worried. Knowing that the situation behind would indeed be more serious, she quickly advised Ning Chen:

"Ning Chen, how about we follow Academician Yue's wishes and go to a safe place for the time being. We don't have to go to a very far place, at least leave the space elevator construction base first. After all, this is definitely the most dangerous place. ”

Ning Chen could understand Song Xiyun's worried look. If it weren't for her special concern for herself, Song Xiyun would definitely not have such a strong reaction.

"Song Xiyun, we still don't know whether their target is really the construction base of the space elevator or just me. But no matter what, we can't panic because of this, otherwise we may play into the enemy's hands... …”

Under Ning Chen's persuasion, Song Xiyun gradually calmed down and realized that the current situation was indeed not as severe as she had just worried about.

"Tathagata is like this. It seems that their attack this time is probably just a trick. Ning Chen, what do you think their real purpose is?" Song Xiyun asked.