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Chapter 69 The Secret of the Research Institute

The off-road vehicle drove on the bumpy road for about half an hour and found an abandoned gas station.

This place is covered in rust and the oil pump is crooked. It looks like no one has been here for a long time.

"Let's rest here first." Su Wanqing said, jumped out of the car, and looked around: "Lu Zhao, set up the cordon."

Lu Zhao got out of the car, took out a roll of cordon from the trunk, and quickly set up a simple defense circle around the gas station.

Xiao Ran stood on a high place, always alert and scanning everything around him.

Lin Che leaned against the car door, his face still pale, his eyes closed as if he was recovering his strength.

Zhang Lin sat in the car, sorting medical supplies.

Professor Yang stood aside, looking a little uneasy. His eyes kept scanning the surroundings, as if looking for something.

"Professor Yang, just say whatever you want to say." Su Wanqing walked up to Professor Yang and said calmly, "We don't have much time."

Professor Yang took a deep breath and nodded: "Okay. Since you want to know, I'll tell you."

He pulled a crumpled tissue from his pocket and wiped the sweat from his forehead. "That research institute, codenamed 'The Blazing Sun Project,' is a top-secret military facility."

He paused and continued, "I'm not sure exactly when it was established. When I joined the project, it had already existed for several years. The main purpose of the institute is to conduct super-soldier experiments. Through genetic modification and biochemical enhancement, they attempt to create special forces soldiers with extraordinary abilities."

"What do you do?" Su Wanqing asked.

"I'm a virology expert, responsible for assessing the possible side effects and safety of genetic modification and biochemical enhancement," Professor Yang replied with a hint of bitterness in his tone. "To put it bluntly, I'm responsible for seeing if they'll turn into monsters."

Su Wanqing frowned: "What about the zombie virus? What does it have to do with the research institute?"

Professor Yang's face paled even further. "I'm not sure. However, the zombie virus was most likely leaked from the research institute. The situation was extremely chaotic at the time, and the institute's security system was compromised by the virus. Some test subjects escaped, causing a massive disaster."

He paused, looked into Su Wanqing's eyes, and said, "I'm not sure if it was an accident or intentional. The top military officials evacuated urgently at the beginning of the outbreak, leaving behind a large amount of research data and samples. They seem to be... covering up something."

Xiao Ran walked over to Su Wanqing and whispered, "The military evacuated and left information behind? This isn't normal."

Su Wanqing nodded and looked at Professor Yang: "What's the situation underground at the institute?"

Professor Yang's voice trembled. "On the third underground floor, there's a Biosafety Level 4 laboratory. It houses preliminary results from vaccine research, but it also likely contains things that shouldn't be released. It also has an automated defense system, making it extremely dangerous."

Lu Zhao suddenly walked up to Su Wanqing, his face serious. "Su Wanqing, I've detected regular radio signals coming from the research institute. This means the facility may still be operating and there may be activity."

Xiao Ran also said, "We found some fresh tire tracks and footprints on our way forward. It seems that other armed forces may have entered the institute."

Su Wanqing frowned: "The situation is more complicated than we thought."

Professor Yang looked at the people around him and suddenly said, "You must be careful. That place... is full of secrets and dangers."

Zhang Lin walked over to Lin Che and asked with concern, "Lin Che, how are you feeling? Is there anything I can do for you?"

Lin Che shook her head and said weakly, "No, I'm just exhausted. I just need a rest."

He closed his eyes and extended his consciousness once again, trying to investigate the situation inside the institute. After a long moment, Lin Che slowly opened his eyes, his face even paler.

"How is it?" Su Wanqing asked.

Lin Che took a deep breath and said, "I entered the institute through the drainage system. There were some armed men in military uniforms, moving equipment and materials in an orderly manner. They seemed to be carrying out systematic cleanup work."

"Clean up?" Xiao Ran repeated, his eyes full of questions.

Lin Che nodded. "Yes, they're cleaning it up. They're moving some things to the third underground floor, the biosafety level 4 laboratory."

He paused, his expression growing serious. "Even more terrifying, I discovered a heavily guarded isolation cell on the third underground floor. Inside, they were holding some... abnormally shaped humans."

"Abnormal shape?" Zhang Lin exclaimed.

Lin Che nodded. "They seem to be experimental subjects. Some have already developed zombie-like characteristics, but they still retain some sanity. Their eyes... are blood red."

When Professor Yang heard this, his face suddenly turned pale, his hands trembled, and he kept flipping through his notebook.

"Professor Yang, what's wrong with you?" Xiao Ran keenly noticed that something was wrong with Professor Yang, walked up to him and asked.

Professor Yang raised his head, his eyes filled with fear: "No... Impossible... How is this possible?"

Xiao Ran vigilantly grabbed Professor Yang's arm and pulled him in front of Su Wanqing: "Su Wanqing, there's something wrong with this guy!"

Su Wanqing frowned and looked at Professor Yang: "Professor Yang, what do you know? Tell the truth."

Professor Yang stammered, "I...I..."

At this moment, Xiao Ran suddenly said, "Look at what's on his belt!"

Everyone followed Xiao Ran's gaze and found that Professor Yang had an access card with a military logo and an envelope hanging on his belt.

Xiao Ran tore open the envelope without hesitation, pulled out the letter inside, and glanced at it quickly.

His face became increasingly ugly.

"Su Wanqing, take a look at this!" Xiao Ran handed the letter to Su Wanqing.

Su Wanqing took the letter and read it quickly.

The letter read: "Sample D-7 must be destroyed to prevent leakage. Executor: Levi."

Su Wanqing's heart trembled. Sample D-7? What on earth was this?
At this moment, Professor Yang suddenly broke free from Xiao Ran's control, stepped back, and shouted, "No! You can't look! It's just... a coincidence!"

Xiao Ran grabbed Professor Yang and pushed him to the ground: "Coincidence? Even if you believe it yourself, don't try to fool us!"

Su Wanqing looked at the situation in front of her, her mind full of questions. Who exactly is Professor Yang?

Why did he conceal the truth about the institute? What exactly is hidden in this so-called "Scorching Sun Project"?
The crisis is approaching step by step.