Chapter 85: Oppression of the Infected

Su Wanqing and Lin Che stumbled out of the laboratory, followed by a deafening roar.

Swarms of infected bodies surged in like a tide, covering the sky and the sun, as if they were going to devour them.

"Activate the sound wave device!" Su Wanqing shouted, and quickly took out a small sound wave generator from the space. After activation, a burst of high-frequency noise spread instantly.

The infected body is stimulated and its movements become sluggish, and some parts begin to twist in pain, but the effect is not long-lasting.

They quickly adapted to the noise and continued to move closer to Su Wanqing and Lin Che.

"It's useless, there are too many!" Lin Che gasped. He used his body to protect Su Wanqing and kept waving the utility knife in his hand, trying to block the attack of the infected body.

"If we go deeper into the tunnel, we might find some shelter!" Su Wanqing said as she operated the sonic device while observing the surrounding environment.

The two ran through the tunnel, the infected chasing them closely. The narrow passage was filled with the stench of decay and sickening roars.

"We can't go on like this, we'll be drowned!" Lin Che's voice was filled with despair.

Su Wanqing also realized the seriousness of the problem. The number of infected bodies continued to increase, and the effect of the sonic device was becoming weaker and weaker.

“Wait!” Lin Che suddenly stopped. His face was pale, and there was a strange light in his eyes.

"What's wrong?" Su Wanqing asked.

“I…I have a plan.” Lin Che said, his voice trembling. “Maybe we can use my blood.”

"Your blood?" Su Wanqing looked at Lin Che in confusion.

"My blood contains a special strain of virus that is similar to the virus of the first generation of evolution. If my blood is mixed with the experimental samples extracted from the laboratory, it may produce a reaction and unlock the vaccine formula of the inhibitor." Lin Che explained.

Su Wanqing's face turned pale instantly. "Are you crazy? You're playing with your life! If the virus mutates, the consequences will be disastrous!"

"I know the risks are high," Lin Che said, his eyes filled with determination. "But I believe this is the only way. We must find a way to suppress the virus, otherwise, the whole world will fall into despair."

“But…” Su Wanqing wanted to refute, but when she saw Lin Che’s determined eyes, she was speechless.

“Su Wanqing, believe me. Even if I sacrifice myself, I hope to find a glimmer of hope for humanity.” Lin Che said, his voice filled with pleading.

Su Wanqing fell silent. She knew Lin Che was right. They were now desperate, and their only hope was to take a risk.

"System, scan Lin Che's blood components and analyze the possible reactions after mixing with the experimental samples." Su Wanqing said.

"Scanning...Analysis complete. The virus strain in Lin Che's blood is highly compatible with the experimental sample. Mixing them could produce a strong chemical reaction, accelerating the cracking of the vaccine formula. However, there is a risk of viral mutation, which could lead to the emergence of a new, more aggressive virus."

The system's cold voice sounded in Su Wanqing's mind.

"The risk is too great." Su Wanqing said, her voice trembling slightly.

"I know." Lin Che said, "But I'm willing to take the responsibility."

Su Wanqing took a deep breath, she knew she had no choice.

"Okay, let's try it." Su Wanqing said, her voice full of helplessness.

"System, extract some reaction data within the allowed range and do your best to suppress any mutations on site."

"Executing." The system responded.

Su Wanqing quickly took out a medical device from the space and carefully drew Lin Che's blood.

Lin Che's face became paler and paler, but he said nothing and just held Su Wanqing's hand tightly.

Su Wanqing mixed Lin Che's blood with the experimental samples brought out from the laboratory.

Instantly, a puff of white smoke emerged from the test tube, accompanied by a sharp hissing sound. "Be careful!" Lin Che shouted, sensing a surge of powerful energy.

Su Wanqing quickly activated the system and formed an energy barrier around her, trying to prevent the spread of the virus.

However, the virus mutated faster than she could have imagined. Cracks began to appear in the energy barrier, and a sickening stench filled the air.

"System, strengthen the energy barrier!" Su Wanqing shouted.

"Insufficient energy, unable to strengthen further." The system responded.

"Damn it!" Su Wanqing gritted her teeth. She knew she had to find a solution as soon as possible.

Just then, her communicator rang.

"Su Wanqing, Lu Zhao?"

"It's me, what's the matter?" Su Wanqing asked.

"The situation is urgent. The top management of the base is issuing compulsory control measures to the entire area. All experimental samples and suppressor plans will be transferred back to the base for storage." Lu Zhao's voice sounded very anxious.

"What?" Su Wanqing exclaimed, "Why would they do this?"

"I don't know either," Lu Zhao said, "but they seem to think that only by pooling all resources can they better control the situation."

Su Wanqing's face turned even paler. She realized that things might be more complicated than she thought.

"They are not resolving the crisis at all, but using us to create deeper means of control!" Su Wanqing said, her voice full of anger.

"Su Wanqing, what do you mean?" Lu Zhao asked.

"I suspect the top brass at the base have other plans," Su Wanqing said. "They might know some truths that we don't."

"What evidence do you have?" Lu Zhao asked.

"I don't have any conclusive evidence yet," Su Wanqing said, "but I trust my intuition."

"Okay, I'll continue investigating," Lu Zhao said. "Be careful and evacuate as soon as possible."

"I know." Su Wanqing said, and she hung up the communicator.

She turned to look at Lin Che and told him her thoughts.

"It seems we've been dragged into a bigger conspiracy." Lin Che said, his voice a little heavy.

"Yes." Su Wanqing said, "We must find the truth, otherwise, we will all become their pawns."

"What should we do?" Lin Che asked.

"We must keep moving forward," Su Wanqing said. "Even if the road ahead is filled with danger, we cannot give up."

The two encouraged each other and continued running in the tunnel. They knew that their fate was in their own hands.

Suddenly, a figure appeared in front of the tunnel. It was a man in a black uniform, wearing sunglasses, and his face was expressionless.

"Who are you?" Su Wanqing asked, looking at the man in front of her warily.

"I'm from the security department," the man said. "I've been ordered to investigate."

"What are you investigating?" Su Wanqing asked.

"Investigate the loss of control of the first generation evolutionary form," the man said, "and your whereabouts."

Su Wanqing and Lin Che looked at each other. They knew that trouble was coming again.


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