Chapter 119 Unknown Side Effects of the Sample

Su Wanqing followed Lu Zhao back to the temporary laboratory in the center of the base. Lin Che followed closely behind them, his face pale and beads of sweat on his forehead.

His eyes wandered from time to time, as if trying to break free from some invisible restraints.

"The situation is not good." Lu Zhao said in a low voice as he pulled up the data map of the storage area on the computer.

"After the sample was exposed to the exhaust gas escaping from the periphery of the base, some abnormal reactions occurred."

Su Wanqing walked to Lu Zhao and carefully looked at the data curve on the screen.

"What is the specific reaction?"

Lu Zhao enlarged a section of the record, which showed some incomprehensible fluctuations.

"Originally, the sample would show a steady radioactive decay under a constant environment, but after being exposed to exhaust gas, the decay rate accelerated, and a weak but continuous gas was released. This gas has a small diffusion range, but its effect on zombies is obvious."

"What impact?" Su Wanqing asked with a frown.

"According to surveillance records, the activity frequency of zombies near the sample area has increased significantly, and their movements have become more agile. Their originally slow movement speed has increased by more than double. This shows that this gas may have stimulated the nervous system of the zombies and increased their combat effectiveness."

Lu Zhao explained, his fingers tapping rapidly on the keyboard. "We need to conduct an urgent test to see how this gas interacts with zombies."

Lin Che suddenly groaned and his body shook. He covered his head and groaned in pain.

"Ye...don't...I can't control myself..."

Su Wanqing immediately supported him. "What's wrong, Lin Che?"

"Ye wanted to control me. He...he used my special abilities to strengthen the spread of that gas."

Lin Che's voice was trembling and full of struggle. "I... I can't concentrate. My healing ability can't stabilize the sample's reaction at all!"

Lu Zhao looked at Lin Che's painful expression with a frown on his face. "Try to suppress him with your mental power, Lin Che. Concentrate and don't let Ye control your body."

Lin Che took a deep breath and tried to control his consciousness. But he soon gave up and shook his head weakly.

"It's no use... He's too powerful... I'm losing myself."

Su Wanqing was anxious and suddenly thought of something. She quickly opened the jade bracelet on her wrist and tried to store the sample in the space inside the bracelet.

However, the moment she tried to activate her spatial ability, the jade bracelet suddenly vibrated violently, and the air around it seemed to solidify.

"What's going on?" Lu Zhao asked in surprise.

"The space of the jade bracelet seems to be unstable..." Su Wanqing said with a frown.

"During the process of storing the samples, the materials inside experienced slight vibrations. It seems that they cannot withstand such a strong energy impact."

She carefully turned off the spatial ability of the jade bracelet, and looked at the flashing blue light on the bracelet, feeling secretly worried.

Although this jade bracelet is powerful, it seems to have its own limitations.

"It seems that we can't rely on the jade bracelet." Lu Zhao said. "We need to find a safer way to handle these samples. I suggest that we use mechanical devices to simulate the diffusion mechanism of the samples and try to crack its induction source."

Just then, Xiao Ran strode into the laboratory with obvious anger on his face.

"What the hell are you doing here? Still working on those dangerous samples?"

Su Wanqing turned around and looked at Xiao Ran. "We are analyzing the characteristics of the sample and trying to find a way to control it."

"Control?" Xiao Ran sneered. "You have no idea how dangerous those things are! Your research will only make the situation worse! I've said it before, we should just burn those samples and destroy them completely!"

"Burning the samples will only make the problem more complicated," Lu Zhao said.

"Those samples are extremely radioactive. Burning them will only accelerate the spread of the gas and affect more zombies."

"You always make excuses!" Xiao Ran roared. "You are too cautious and too conservative! If you continue to delay like this, we will face greater danger!"

"I will go and find out the problem with the sample by myself." Xiao Ran's voice was full of determination.

"I have obtained some clues about the coordinates. The source of the samples may be hidden there. You continue to research here, and I will act alone."

Su Wanqing knew Xiao Ran's character very well. Once he made a decision, it would be difficult to change it.

She sighed and said, "Xiao Ran, you are too impulsive. The situation at the base is very complicated now. It is too dangerous for you to act alone."

"Danger? I'm a special forces king who has experienced countless life and death tests! What kind of danger have I not experienced?" Xiao Ran said disdainfully.

"You don't need to worry about me, I just need to complete my mission."

"I oppose your decision." Su Wanqing said firmly. "You must obey my command and act with the other team members."

"What qualifications do you have to command me?" Xiao Ran's voice was full of provocation.

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"You are just a lucky survivor, and you have no ability to lead a team at all!"

Lu Zhao tried to mediate and said, "Xiao Ran, calm down. Su Wanqing said this for everyone's good. We are a team and should cooperate with each other."

"Cooperate?" Xiao Ran snorted coldly. "I don't need to cooperate with you! I just need to find the truth and protect my sister!"

He paused and continued, "You continue to waste your time here. I won't argue with you anymore." After that, he turned and left the laboratory, walking towards the outskirts of the base.

Su Wanqing looked at Xiao Ran's departing back, feeling helpless.

She knew that Xiao Ran's sister's disappearance was the biggest pain in his heart, and he had been looking for her whereabouts.

But now, he was blinded by anger and obsession, and became more and more impulsive.

"We can't let him go alone." Lu Zhao said. "He is emotionally unstable right now and could easily get into danger."

Su Wanqing nodded. "I agree with you. We must find Xiao Ran as soon as possible and stop him from acting rashly."

“Lin Che, how do you feel now?” Lu Zhao turned around and looked at Lin Che.

"Can you help us track Xiao Ran's movements?"

Lin Che shook her head and said painfully, “I… I can’t help you… The night has completely controlled my consciousness… I can only feel endless darkness…”

Su Wanqing and Lu Zhao looked at each other, both filled with worry.

They know that the challenges they face are getting bigger and bigger. Not only do they have to deal with the threat of zombies, but they also have to face the crisis hidden within the team.

Lu Zhao activated the monitoring system on the computer and began to track Xiao Ran's movements.

He quickly analyzed the data, trying to find Xiao Ran's destination.

"He went towards the northwest of the base." Lu Zhao said.

"It's an abandoned industrial area, and there are a lot of zombies there. Also, there's a lot of poisonous gas."

Su Wanqing's heart tightened. "We must get there as soon as possible and stop Xiao Ran."