Reborn as a lotus, she initially refuses to hand it over to the state.

Fakong said, "It's not just that it's highly active; it can also manipulate the host's flesh and blood and release mental pollution."

"Even after those parasites died, they were still able to turn into polluting mist. If it weren't for my Buddhist blood and energy being able to restrain them, the consequences would have been unimaginable."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Haiping immediately looked at the technician beside him: "Add two more layers of psychological isolation membrane to the outside of the sealing box."

"No one may open this without orders from headquarters."

"yes!"

Several technicians acted swiftly.

Two mental awakeners stood on either side of the spirit-sealing box, their instruments flashing continuously.

The test results appeared quickly on the tablet.

[Life Response: Peak of Tier 3]

[Mental fluctuations: Abnormal.]

[Energy attribute: Does not match that of typical sea monsters.]

[Suspected of possessing the abilities of swarm parasitism, mind control, and host modification.]

Upon seeing the last line, Zhao Haiping's heart sank.

The Crimson Armored Sea Centipede was only at the late fourth rank, but a parasitic core within its body had actually reached the peak of the third rank.

The swarm of worms that just emerged from the abdominal cavity numbered at least several thousand.

If this red-armored sea centipede successfully rushes into the fishing village, the insects will continue to spread through the sewers, domestic wells, and the bodies of residents, and the entire coastal county may fall.

Fakong looked at the other sea beast corpses not far away and said, "This sea centipede has a parasitic core inside its body, and the other corpses may not be clean either."

Zhao Haiping immediately understood what he meant.

He turned and ordered: "All sea monster carcasses are to be identified as contamination targets. The action team will be divided into five groups to cooperate with the disciples of Chaoyin Temple to inspect them one by one."

"Without testing, it is forbidden to cut, burn, or eat it."

One of the team members asked, puzzled, "Director Zhao, why can't we just burn it?"

Fakong answered for him: "Ordinary flames cannot kill mental pollution. They don't burn it clean; instead, they release the black mist."

The team member turned pale and immediately shut up.

Zhao Haiping continued, "Notify all branches along the coast to re-examine all sea creatures killed recently."

"Especially if black fleshy membranes, eye-like patterns, or abnormal insect eggs appear inside the body, the area should be sealed off immediately."

The order was quickly relayed, and members of the nearby Ninth Bureau and disciples of Chaoyin Temple swiftly took action.

Fakong did not continue the examination; he had just used a large amount of spiritual energy, which had depleted his internal energy and blood.

However, he did not show any weakness; he simply sat cross-legged by the reef and practiced Buddhist breathing techniques to recover.

Mingjue squatted down beside him and whispered, "Master, I didn't have time to turn off the live stream."

Fakong opened his eyes: "And then?"

Mingjue took out his spare phone. The relevant video had already topped the trending list, especially the scene of Fakong condensing a four-armed Vajra phantom and burning thousands of parasites in one blow, which was forwarded millions of times in just over ten minutes.

Fakong glanced at the popularity ratings, his expression softening considerably. He nodded in satisfaction and said, "Not bad."

Mingjue's lips twitched: "Master, isn't that the point right now?"

Fakong said solemnly, "Letting the people know that there are strong people among humanity can also stabilize their hearts. This humble monk's actions are for the sake of all living beings."

Mingjue was too lazy to expose him anymore. Zhao Haiping walked over at this moment: "Master, headquarters has replied."

Fakong looked up at him, and Zhao Haiping handed him an encrypted tablet, which contained a video of the interior of Qingshi Reservoir.

In the scene, the massive Deep Sea Ink King is suppressed by the Heavy Water Domain.

Below the dam, a giant egg sac is rooted in the rock strata.

As the Xuanjia armor, carrying an underwater vortex, crashed into the egg sac, hundreds of roots of the Azure Lotus phantom fell simultaneously.

In the end, the fifth-order egg that had not yet completed hatching was completely devoured by the Lord of the Azure Lotus.

Fakong's relaxed expression vanished, and he looked at it again: "These are the brood eggs you mentioned?"

Zhao Haiping nodded: "According to the intelligence transmitted back from Qingshi Reservoir, once these large eggs hatch, they will be at least fifth-order life forms."

"And the parasitic core you just discovered is highly similar to the residual scent of the egg cells."

Fakong looked at the sealing box: "In other words, the things in the East Sea are not only incubating high-level life forms."

"It is also using ordinary marine mammals to transport these parasites ashore."

Zhao Haiping's expression was grave: "That's the same assessment from headquarters."

"Large egg cells are responsible for occupying the water area and forming the mother nest stronghold, while small parasitic cores are responsible for following the beast tide to land and finding suitable life forms to parasitize."

Fakong was silent for a moment: "What about the beast tide at Donghai Port three days ago?"

Zhao Haiping's expression changed slightly. Both of them thought of the same question: in the East China Sea Beast Tide, the number of dead sea beasts exceeded 100,000.

Many of the bodies have been recovered by the military, while some have been taken away privately by coastal civilian groups, chambers of commerce, and ordinary fishermen.

If similar parasitic cores also exist in those corpses, Zhao Haiping immediately picked up the communicator.

"Contact the Donghai Port branch and have them suspend all marine animal carcass disposal work. All carcasses that have already been transported out should be retrieved."

The correspondent's face was grim: "Director Zhao, three days have passed, and a lot of marine animal meat has already entered the market."

Zhao Haiping clenched his fist and said, "Then investigate the market, the cold storage facilities, and all acquisition records. We need to be quick!"

"clear."

Fakong watched the Ninth Bureau members get busy but didn't interfere.

Although he was not part of the Ninth Bureau, he knew that only the official system could complete such a nationwide investigation.

A moment later, Zhao Haiping looked at him again.

"Master, headquarters requests that you stay temporarily to assist in dealing with the parasitic core."

Fakong asked, "What are your plans? To send it to the South China Sea branch laboratory for joint analysis by researchers from the Department of Psychology and the Department of Life Sciences?"

Fakong shook his head: "Not enough."

Zhao Haiping frowned: "Master, you don't believe in the ninth inning?"

Fakong said, "This humble monk does not believe in this thing. Just now, it was suppressed by the Vajra Dharma Image, yet it was still able to transmit spiritual fluctuations."

"Whether your labs can be completely isolated is anyone's guess."

Zhao Haiping asked in a deep voice, "Then what suggestions does the master have?"

Fakong looked again at the illusory image of the blue lotus on the tablet: "Send it to the Blue Stone Reservoir."

Zhao Haiping's expression changed: "The Qing Shi Reservoir has now been occupied by the Qing Lian Forbidden Zone. The Qing Lian Lord just swallowed the fifth-tier egg."

"Sending this parasitic core over there is tantamount to actively providing it with research samples and evolutionary resources."

Fakong countered, "If it remains in your hands, can you purify it?"

Zhao Haiping fell silent. Currently, the Ninth Bureau possesses the ability to blockade and conduct research, but when it comes to completely purifying the pollution of the Mother Nest, among all the known forces in the entire Dragon Kingdom, only the Lord of the Azure Lotus has demonstrated this ability.

Fakong continued, "This humble monk is not asking you to give it away for free. You are responsible for recording the entire process of letting the Lord of the Azure Lotus purify it."

"If we can find a way to control it, then when parasitic sea monsters appear along the coast in the future, at least we won't have to wait for this monk to rush over every time."

Zhao Haiping frowned.

This matter is beyond his authority.

He was about to ask headquarters for instructions when his communicator rang first.

After the connection was established, Zhou Zhenshan's voice came through: "Master Fakong's suggestion can be considered."

Zhao Haiping immediately stood up straight: "Director Zhou."

Fakong looked at the communicator.

Zhou Zhenshan continued, "However, the parasitic core cannot be directly handed over to the Azure Lotus Forbidden Zone."

"The ninth round requires full participation. Furthermore, whether or not to perform purification, and how to perform it, will be negotiated face-to-face by both parties."

Fa Kong said, "Is Director Zhou going to personally intervene? I just finished the follow-up work at Donghai Port. The boundary issue of Qingshi Reservoir needs to be discussed with the Lord of Qinglian."

Zhou Zhenshan said calmly, "Since the parasitic core is also related to the mother nest, we'll deal with it together."

Fakong smiled and said, "Then this humble monk will go and join in the fun."

Zhou Zhenshan said, "This is not just for fun. Master Fakong's Buddhist power has a significant restraining effect on spiritual pollution."

"We will need the assistance of Chaoyin Temple for the coastal defense line next."

Fakong clasped his hands together, unusually serious, and said without joking, "If the coastal people are in need, Chaoyin Temple will not stand idly by."

After the communication ended, Zhao Haiping immediately arranged for a vehicle, and the parasitic core was jointly guarded by two Awakened Spirits and Fakong.

Mingjue and several disciples from Chaoyin Temple accompanied him.

As for the remaining disciples, they stayed behind to assist the Ninth Bureau in continuing to examine the sea monster's corpse.

Before leaving, Fakong looked at the red-armored sea centipede. The enormous flesh and blood that was originally intended to be distributed to the people had now become the highest level of pollutant.

He sighed, "What a pity."

Mingjue asked, "Master, are you sorry that those people didn't get to eat?"

Fakong said irritably, "What this humble monk regrets is the braised dish."

Mingjue was speechless.

What time is it? This bald guy is still thinking about food.

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