Chapter 1173: 1173. Ice Ship (2/5)

Chapter 1173 1173. Ice Ship (25)

The stone that Li Du got had a weight that did not match its appearance. It was the size of a volleyball, or slightly smaller than a volleyball. If it was granite, it would have to weigh at least a dozen kilograms.

But this stone is only a few kilograms, and Li Du can easily lift it with one hand. Probably the reason is because the stone is like a honeycomb with many tiny holes on it.

Steve was overjoyed and shouted, "Quick, quick, show me."

He squeezed in again, and this time there were more penguins, and more penguins were angry. Dozens of penguins attacked him in groups.

The strong bodyguard rushed to protect him, and the two fled away after being pecked together.

Li Du held the stone in one hand and dragged Ah Meng out with the other. He walked cautiously and didn't touch the emperor penguins very often, and the penguins didn't attack him.

As soon as he came out, Steve immediately reached out and snatched the big rock away.

There is no need to look carefully after the tentacles, he said excitedly: "That's right, God! God bless! This is the Wilkes Meteorite! That's right, it's the Wilkes Meteorite!"

Elson looked at Li Du strangely, and said, "Who is the priest who baptized you? He must have supernatural power and bestowed you with excellent luck, and your luck is too good!"

Sophie smiled and said, "Li Taoist, he has never been baptized."

Li Du was also shocked, is this really a meteorite? I was really lucky this time. I just came across a meteorite on the second day after I came to Antarctica.

He said: "Sophie was baptized, in fact Sophie was lucky, this rock was next to her sleigh, and it was hit by my pet..."

Ah Meng was still flaring his teeth and claws at the meteorite, it seemed that he was very hurt just now.

Elson nodded and said, "Sophie, I need to know the priest who baptized you."

Holding this meteorite, Steve didn't want to let go.

Seeing that he liked it, Li Du waved his hand and said, "I'll see you off."

Steve looked at him in surprise and said, "Send it to me? Ha, do you know the value of this meteorite?"

Li Du said: "I know, how can it cost tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands?"

Steve smiled strangely and said, "No, at least five million!"

Li Du subconsciously shouted: "So expensive?!"

Steve nodded and said: "The Wilkes meteorite is rarely found. You can see the climate here. Only the warm season can be suitable for human survival. People can't come at other times."

"Even if we come here, there is ice and snow on the ice. The snow will hinder people's vision, and there is no instrument to help find the meteorite. In short, it takes luck to find the Wilkes meteorite!"

"I've been to Antarctica since I attended your engagement ceremony, and I haven't found a single meteorite yet. I still have friends here. They've been here for half a year, and they haven't found a single meteorite!"

Li Du said: "What's the use of it?"

"Uncover the secret of Wilkes' big impact..." Steve said seriously.

Li Du waved his hand and said, "I have no interest in this purpose, this stone belongs to you."

He was thinking about whether he should stay in Antarctica to find meteorites for the rest of the time. Indeed, he was not interested in finding the fifth dimension that Steve said, but he was interested in money.

Now Mr. Li also has a big family and a big business. A mine needs to be developed, an island needs to be built, and a politician needs to be supported, all of which require money!

Steve said: "Thank you so much, Li, you are my lucky star. As soon as you came, I got what I dreamed of. My estimate of this meteorite is about five million. You can go to the market again... "

Li Du interrupted him and said, "There's no need to estimate the price, I'll give it to you."

He is short of money now, but he is short of big money. He doesn't pay attention to five million. It's better to treat the money as a personal favor. Steve has the energy that he attaches great importance to.

Staring at him, Steve said, "You saved me, saved me twice, and gave me a gift like this. Seriously, I owe you a lot."

"There will be more and more." Li Du said with a smile.

Steve shrugged and said, "Then come on, I have a hunch, this time I will take you to the North Pole, I will gain a lot because of you, and I will owe you favors again."

He put away the meteorite and put it in his backpack to carry it himself.

To him, this meteorite is not worth five million. Some things are priceless. If he misses this meteorite, he will not be able to buy it for a few more five million.

Putting away the meteorite, they are ready to go to sea.

Steve didn't keep his secrets anymore. When he got to the beach, he pointed to a piece of ice floating on the water and said, "This is our ship, an ice ship."

The sea water is blue, and there are small ice cubes in it, so it doesn't look very pure to the naked eye.

The Antarctic Sea is different from land glaciers. This is not a desert of life, but a place rich in life. Many antifreeze algae live in the water, and many arthropods live. The most common is krill, their target.

The sea water is very cold, just like the ice spring in the martial arts novels that Li Du read when he was a child, and there is a slight coolness revealed after approaching.

The sea water is very blue and deep, it looks like an ice blue mirror, the sea surface is calm and deep, confronting the sea water, it seems that the soul will be integrated into it.

The so-called ice ship is a piece of carved ice floe. There are many such ice blocks at the seaside. Hammer chisels and chainsaws are used to continue to open up the concave surface. Finally, a depression that can accommodate people appears in the ice floe. This is an ice boat. the boat.

After listening to Steve's explanation, Li Du asked: "Isn't the ice in Antarctica formed an ice core because of being frozen for thousands of years, so it can't be broken at all?"

Steve laughed and said, "It's about the ice a few meters down. The ice on the surface and the floating ice on the seashore are not solid, and they will even melt in the warm season. That's why Ah Meng can plan it."

Speaking of this, he couldn't help but gave a thumbs up and praised: "But even so, your honey badger's minions are sharp enough, and it's the first time I've seen that you can dig ice without using tools."

There are several carved ice floes by the sea, which are safer than boats. The ice floes are stronger and more buoyant. Even though there is only such a piece of ice above the water, in fact, the underwater part may be how big it is.

We scattered on two ice ships, and it was troublesome before we started, because we had to knock them off the ice first.

Even in the warm season, Antarctica is still very cold. After the ice ships approach the ice, they will freeze and stick together within a day.

Knocking off the joints, they got into the boat, which had holes for iron rods to be inserted, then sails were attached, and the boat was driven by wind power with oars.

Iceships are safe, but difficult to maneuver because of their sheer mass.

Fortunately, the sail and the undercurrent in the water can push the ice boat, and the power of the oars can drive the ice boat to move slowly.

"Where do we cast nets to catch krill?" Li Du asked.

Steve smiled brightly: "You will know when the time comes, and the ocean will tell you the answer."