The tiny sapling was casually held in Leng Yebai's hand, its green leaves adorned with the alluring patterns of datura flowers.

Normally, this little hibiscus tree is the weakest one in the space.

Despite its frail appearance, its leaves exude the most vibrant life force in this mountain forest.

The sapling possessed an indescribable aura, with a faint mist swirling around it.

The air is much fresher now.

The energy emanating from between the pine and cypress trees was slowly being drawn towards the small hibiscus tree.

For a moment, it was unclear whether the mutated pine or cypress tree had insisted on giving it to them, or the small hibiscus tree had insisted on taking it.

Zhong Beihai's eyes were almost pressed against the leaves of the hibiscus tree. He wanted to pluck a leaf to confirm, but he couldn't bring himself to reach out.

This is the legendary Fusang tree!

Even if you've seen an illustrated guide, you generally can't tell at a glance that this is a hibiscus tree.

But this tree was so peculiar that even an ordinary person could see that there was a mist around it.

He knew it at first glance.

"Can this be used to make an antidote? It must be able to, right?"

Zhang Feng stared intently at the little hibiscus tree, a hint of emotion flickering across his usually stern face, his eyes welling with tears.

A man doesn't easily shed tears.

The thought that a cure for the zombie virus was about to be developed made him want to cry.

"Further experiments are needed. This vitality is too abundant. I have never felt this mist on any other mutated plant. I believe the legendary hibiscus tree can resist the decay of the zombie virus."

Zhong Beihai rubbed his cloudy eyes hard, his wrinkled fingers trembling violently.

Even now, he still doesn't dare to touch the small hibiscus tree in Leng Yebai's hand, for fear that it will break if he touches it.

Where did you dig this tree up?

Zhong Beihai looked at Leng Yebai, a glimmer of hope in his eyes.

"Are there any other mutated plants with vigorous growth? According to records, the hibiscus tree is called the hibiscus tree because it is formed by two mulberry trees supporting each other."

"That's all, only this one left."

Leng Yebai spoke calmly.

You can't exactly say that the other one is the mutated datura flower wrapped around Xiaozhu's wrist!

"Even though there is only one, it can definitely be called a divine object. You must immediately take the Fusang Tree and Mr. Zhong back to the Alliance and begin research immediately."

Captain Zhang took out a clean white handkerchief from his pocket and gently wiped his gold-rimmed glasses. After putting the glasses back on, he said...

"Thanks to Xiaozhu and Xiaoleng, this tree is very valuable. If we can develop an antidote to resist the zombie virus, you will be the saviors of humanity."

"It was just a chance encounter. If Captain Zhang hadn't brought us up here, we wouldn't have found the Fusang Tree."

Leng Yebai handed the sapling to Zhong Beihai.

For Xiao Zhu and Leng Yebai, it was indeed a casual matter; they simply plucked the little hibiscus tree from their spatial storage.

It takes no effort.

Zhong Beihai quickly accepted it with both hands, showing great reverence.

Hearing Leng Yebai's words, Captain Zhang chuckled softly and continued,

"Even so, thank you very much."

Thank you for the small token of appreciation.

To them, it was just a sapling; to humans, it represented a significant leap in status.

Humanity has taken a giant leap forward in its fight against the zombie virus.

"Brother Leng is amazing! He dug up a hibiscus tree with just a casual dig!"

"Yes, yes! That was a really good spot!"

"I hope the apocalypse ends soon! The Fusang Tree will definitely save the world!"

The Bai family members fawned over him, as if Leng Yebai were truly blessed with incredible luck.

"As expected of a knowledgeable person, the whole family recognizes the hibiscus tree."

Captain Zhang's face twitched; he couldn't help it.

Watching plays is tiring.

"Ahem, we come from a family of scholars and often read the Classic of Mountains and Seas, so we know more about it."

Liu Jing coughed softly and looked at Bai Yifan.

He was signaled to continue.

This child is good with words; hopefully, he can get away with it.

“Yes, yes, my family is a scholarly family. We know a lot and do a lot,” Bai Yifan said to himself.

"My grandfather was a teacher who taught children to read. Books nurture people."

"My dad is a lawyer. If the kids aren't raised well, they'll need my dad when they grow up."

"If they are sentenced to death, I, as a forensic doctor, can still perform an autopsy and let them shine one last time in their lives."

"Finally, it was my mother who tidied up his appearance and prepared him for a proper burial."

After Bai Yifan finished speaking, he nodded with a sense of self-satisfaction.

Look, look, their whole family is serving the people. What's so surprising about them being well-educated and courteous?

Captain Zhang: ...

Although he already knew, he was still shocked when Bai Yifan told him the whole story.

This must be what they call a one-stop service!

Bai Yifan's theory not only shocked Captain Zhang, but also the Bai family. For a moment, no one was concerned about what Captain Zhang had just said.

"Then we'll be going now."

Zhong Beihai hugged the small hibiscus tree, not wanting to stay here for even a minute longer, even though he had just taken a liking to many mutated plants that he hadn't had time to dig out yet.

Now that he possessed the vibrant Hibiscus Tree, the future of humanity rested in his hands; he had to hurry back to conduct his research.

Compared to the hibiscus, all the mutated plants were not so dazzling.

Moreover, Captain Zhang's attitude gave Zhong Beihai a glimmer of hope.

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