Under Xiao Yi's persuasion, the team members gradually calmed down. They realized how stupid and dangerous their previous behavior was. They began to apologize to each other and promised not to have similar conflicts again in the future.

From that day on, the atmosphere within the cave gradually improved. The team members began to support each other and work together to find food and water and strengthen the cave's defenses. Although they still faced many difficulties and challenges, they believed that as long as they united as one, they would be able to overcome this difficult time.

When the shelter was on the verge of collapse, Xiao Yi and his companions unexpectedly discovered a mysterious organization called "Dawn". This organization seemed to possess advanced technology and abundant resources rarely seen in the apocalypse, and they claimed to be able to help Xiao Yi and his companions build a safer and more comfortable shelter.

This sudden news was like a ray of light, illuminating the desperate hearts of Xiao Yi and others. They were exhausted physically and mentally by the long-term hardships and sufferings, and now they suddenly had hope of getting out of the predicament. How could they not be excited?

However, joy was also mixed with doubts. Xiao Yi knew that people's hearts were unpredictable in the end times, and that a seemingly powerful organization might be hiding unknown secrets. He gathered the team members to discuss whether they should accept the organization's help.

"We can't trust them so easily," a cautious team member warned. "Who knows what their true intentions are? What if they're using us?"

"But if we don't accept their help, we might not be able to hold on," another team member said anxiously. "We have no other choice."

In the heated discussion, Xiao Yi gradually sorted out his thoughts. He understood that accepting help did have risks, but if they did not do so, they would likely perish in despair. He decided to personally contact the organization and find out their details.

So, Xiao Yi led several trusted team members to the headquarters of the "Dawn" organization. There, they saw a scene they had never seen before - high-tech equipment, sufficient supplies, well-trained members... everything seemed so perfect.

However, the more perfect something is, the more likely it is to cause suspicion. Xiao Yi remained vigilant and suspicious when talking to the head of the "Dawn" organization. He tried to find flaws in the other party's words and behavior, but the other party seemed to be impeccable and did not reveal any flaws.

Before leaving the base, Xiao Yi made a decision. He put forward a condition to the "Dawn" organization: if they are really willing to help Xiao Yi and others build a shelter, they must accept the supervision and management of Xiao Yi and others to ensure the rational allocation and use of resources.

This condition surprised the leaders of the Dawn organization, but they finally agreed. Xiao Yi and others returned to their shelter with hope and doubts, and began to prepare for their future life.

Although they still don't know the true purpose of the "Dawn" organization, they are ready to face all challenges, because they know that only by uniting as one and working together can they survive in this apocalyptic world.

Xiao Yi and his companions followed the Dawn organization to a desolate mountainous area. The shelter they encountered was much larger and more complex than they had imagined. It was not a simple shelter, but a huge underground laboratory surrounded by towering walls and strict monitoring equipment.

Initially, they were directed to a seemingly comfortable rest area. However, as time went on, they gradually sensed something was amiss. The atmosphere was unusually oppressive, and people's behavior was unusually strange. Even more unsettling was the frequent visits to various laboratories, where they were subjected to a myriad of tests.

Finally one day, they were taken to a huge laboratory filled with various complex equipment and test tubes. A researcher in a white coat walked up to them and announced a shocking news with a blank expression: they would become laboratory experiments and be injected with a new virus.

Xiao Yi and the others instantly felt a chill running down their spines. They tried to resist, but the laboratory security personnel quickly stepped forward and subdued them. In their struggle and despair, they were forcibly injected with the virus. As time passed, they began to feel the changes in their bodies. Their skin turned pale and cold, and their eyes lost focus, becoming empty and dull.

They were transformed into zombies, losing their sanity and memory, only possessed by a thirst for flesh and blood. They were chained by researchers and became test subjects in the laboratory. Every day, they underwent various painful experiments to test the virus's transmissibility and mortality rate.

In the endless darkness and despair, Xiao Yi and his companions gradually lost hope. They didn't know when they would be able to escape this painful torture, nor did they know if they would ever have a chance to regain their freedom. However, even in the darkest moments, they did not give up their desire for life and their pursuit of freedom. They firmly believed that as long as there was a glimmer of hope, they must strive to struggle on.

In the dark laboratory, Xiao Yi and his companions did not sink into despair. The flame of resistance burned in their hearts. Although their bodies were eroded by the virus, their consciousness remained firm and they kept looking for opportunities to escape.

Every time they were taken to the laboratory, they carefully observed the surrounding environment, looking for possible weaknesses. Finally, by chance, they discovered a blind spot in the laboratory's surveillance, which was a secret passage leading to the outside world.

Xiao Yi and the others took advantage of this opportunity and secretly planned their escape. They carefully avoided the surveillance cameras and used all their strength to break free from the chains. Although their bodies had become stiff and clumsy, their will was stronger than ever.

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