Harry Potter and the Old Ones

After obtaining the data brought back by Tiera and confirming that the water quality of Albert Oasis met drinking standards, Professor Cardwell sent several students to the waterside. They went to fetch water with empty water bladders and several large folding buckets, preparing to bring this precious clean water back to the camp as supplies for the next few days of adventure.

The desert sun is gradually setting in the west, and the evening breeze brings a little coolness. Students took turns scooping water in buckets from the oasis's several water sources, while others were responsible for opening and preparing empty water bladders, ensuring every precious drop of water was properly conserved.

Meanwhile, other team members in the camp began to get busy, collecting dry branches and dead grass for making fires.

Soon, a thin smoke slowly rose, and the bonfire gradually lit up, bringing warmth and light.

After the flames rose, they took out a large iron pot and placed it on the fire, then poured in the water they had just fetched.

"Remember, water must boil for at least three minutes, so as to kill most bacteria and microorganisms and ensure that the water is safe." Professor Caldwell stood aside and instructed.

The students, including Tiera, nodded together.

Although they have learned this kind of thing countless times from books, even some of the veterans who have been out in the wild themselves

There was nothing to do anyway, so I just stayed in the cauldron and watched the water gradually change from calm to boiling. The boiling sound accompanies the fall of night, which seems to be a unique movement of the desert night.

After boiling, they allowed the water to cool naturally and then carefully poured it into sterilized bladders, ready for the next day's journey. Although all this work is simple, it is crucial for a self-sufficient expedition team far away from civilization.

As the night went on, the bonfire burned more intensely, and the conversations of the people sitting around it gradually became quieter. Everyone's heart was full of expectations——

If this scientific examination goes well, the data obtained will be enough for all of them to publish a good article after graduation. Thinking of this, how can they not be excited?

Under night, the camp was peaceful. Everyone is making final preparations for the next day's mission, checking equipment and planning routes. Tiera returned to her tent, flipping through information about the George Ring Mountains, and recording her thoughts and questions from time to time.

Late at night, the camp gradually became quiet, with only the sound of the night wind gently blowing through the tent and the occasional sound of animals in the distant desert.

Tiera was lying in the tent, but she was not in a hurry to sleep. Instead, she tilted her head and stared in one direction for a while.

"Haha." Tiera chuckled, then turned her head and closed her eyes.

Beneath the desert that Tiera had just looked at, pairs of emerald green eyes opened greedily, then closed unwillingly.

These dark magic creatures that have just evolved intelligence are extremely hungry for human flesh and blood, but——

These low-level black magic creatures that didn't even have a concrete form suddenly felt a sense of fear.

This kind of fear has no reason, it is a fear engraved deep in the soul.

The closer they get to the camp of the alien creatures, the stronger their desire for flesh and blood becomes, but doubling with it, their fear also becomes stronger——

They are intensely afraid of something or someone

This fear quickly spreads among the dark magical creatures, and they begin to hesitate whether to approach the camp of these alien creatures. After some struggle, the contradiction between desire and fear forced these creatures to choose to keep their distance. They quietly retreated into the night, leaving behind an uneasy and silent desert.

As the morning light gradually warmed the desert air, each team member showed tacit understanding and efficiency in their busy work.

Some of them were responsible for dismantling the tent, expertly folding it and ensuring that every piece of gear could be stowed back into the backpack light and compact. Other team members are responsible for checking the water bladder to confirm whether the water source needs to be replenished, and organizing food and energy supplies to ensure sufficient energy throughout the day.

Tiera and several technicians are confirming that all scientific research equipment—such as GPS navigators, cameras, laptops, and the containers and tools necessary to collect environmental samples—are properly equipped and functioning properly.

They also checked communications equipment to ensure they could maintain contact with the outside world during the expedition.

After all, there are no mineral veins inside the George Ring Mountains, so the geomagnetic field will not interfere with communication equipment.

Team members have walkie-talkies to communicate with each other, and anyone within two kilometers can be contacted through the walkie-talkie.

Professor Cardwell, the leader of the team, has a satellite phone in his hand to communicate with the outside world in critical moments.

This is why Professor Caldwell plans to go deep into the central oasis of the George Mountains for scientific research this time.

In this era when technology was not as advanced as before Tiera's time travel, the price of a satellite phone was enough to be worth the value of a Buick sedan.

Fortunately, this expedition has the full support of a big financial backer like Tiera.

This is why Professor Caldwell was so courteous along the way.

Because this satellite phone is really important.

What are you most afraid of during field expeditions?

No sample collected? Not getting the ideal data?

No, neither.

In field scientific research, the most fearful thing is casualties.

If no samples were collected and ideal data were obtained, just continue next time. At worst, it will take more time, but there will be casualties.

Professor Caldwell felt a headache just thinking about it.

Led by Professor Caldwell, the team set off from the Matisse Oasis and slowly advanced along the planned route. Although the temperature in the desert is gradually rising, there is still a hint of coolness in the air at six o'clock in the morning, which brings some comfort to the marching team members.

Under the leadership of Professor Caldwell, the team set off from the Matisse Oasis and headed towards the unknown oasis in the center of the George Ring Mountains.

Although the coolness of the early morning provided the team with short-term comfort, as the sun gradually climbed to high in the sky, the temperature of the desert began to rise sharply.

The temperature difference in the desert is huge. The scorching heat during the day and the cold at night are a great test for the team members' bodies.

In such an environment, high temperatures can lead to dehydration and heat stroke, especially when traveling non-stop. Everyone must constantly replenish water and avoid direct sunlight as much as possible.

The changing topography of the desert also makes travel difficult. The vast expanse of sand dunes constantly changes their shape and position, sometimes making it difficult even for experienced guides to determine the exact direction.

The sea of ​​​​sand is extremely unpredictable, and the hot sand on the surface can almost burn your skin, so you need to be extremely careful every step you take.