Chapter 287 Deep Virtual Reality 114

Xie Ning's gaze fell on the ground, where bright red blood stained layers of withered leaves. There were severed limbs all around, including ship crew members who couldn't escape in time, as well as two security guards who had died in the battle.

Zhan Lin walked over to the two security guards, closed their eyes, and then tore off the metal tags around their necks and put them into her inside pocket.

"Small profit!"

Anika showed the still shaken doctor to Xiaoli, but the doctor just shook his head, indicating that he was powerless to help. If they were in a hospital, there might be a way, but this was a deserted island, where not only were there no facilities for surgery, but even medicines were only kept on hand.

If even the antiseptic cannot stop the infection in his body, he will almost certainly die.

Xiao Li touched his grotesque face, clutched the pen-shaped projector tightly in his hand, and said to Annika, "I can't leave. Let me stay."

Annika looked at Dr. Ji with teary eyes, "Dr. Ji, could you send a helicopter to rescue us? We're here to work! Not to die..."

“Annika, the rescue team is on its way, but Xiao Li probably won’t make it that far.”

Dr. Ji's gaze fell on Xiao Li's swollen arm, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes. Xiao Li's talent was actually better than Annika's, but she was just less noticeable on a daily basis.

They had anticipated that the journey would not be peaceful, but they hadn't expected it to be so dangerous. They should have brought more security personnel.

"Xiao Li, Dr. Ji said the rescue is coming soon, can we hold on a little longer?"

Annika comforted her, saying that she and Xiaoli had worked together the longest, and Xiaoli was a very kind person. Xiaoli had helped her correct many of her mistakes; otherwise, she didn't know how much she would have been scolded.

"good."

Xiao Li didn't discourage Anika. He was older than Anika and the others, and more familiar with the company's operations. For example, this trip was supposed to be a free luxury trip, but he realized there was a problem the moment it made it clear that he couldn't refuse.

But even if there are problems, so what? They still have to come.

As expected, an accident occurred during their trip, and they had to take another ship to the next destination. But even if no accident had happened, they would still have had to follow Dr. Ji to Sky Island.

Xiao Li struggled to turn his gaze to the corpse on the ground, his heart growing increasingly bitter. He believed there would be rescue, but he knew he wouldn't be able to wait for it. Not only was his infection severe, but he also might not be able to avoid the dangers that awaited him on his journey ahead.

Because they were under strict protection, there were only three professors from beginning to end.

They were all pawns that could be discarded at any time. He survived the first time, but his lover was left forever in that abandoned laboratory. This was the second time, and it was even more dangerous than the first.

He was just an ordinary researcher. He was not valuable enough, lacked skills, was not clever enough, could not handle dangerous situations, and had no value to be protected.

Xiao Li felt extremely dizzy. His fingers twitched slightly, and he seemed to see his lover leaning down beside him, whispering softly, "I will always be with you."

Annika tried to help Xiaoli up, but Jiang Teng stopped her, saying, "Annika, he's not breathing."

Xie Ning had just returned from collecting data on the mutated spiders and their body tissues when he saw Annika crying. He paused, then saw Xiao Li lying quietly on the ground, a peaceful and relieved smile on his ferocious face.

"The virus from the alien creatures has spread too rapidly; we need to be extra careful not to get hurt," Jiang Teng said.

Xie Ning nodded gently, then, when no one was looking, placed the two intertwined rings on Xiao Li's chest. Xiao Li had specially asked her to make them; the memory chip was embedded in the rings—a memento of his lover...

He's immersed in the virtual world, perhaps because it's where he can see his lover...

After a brief rest, the group continued their journey, even more cautious than before.

After a five-hour journey, they stopped to rest after walking for about two hours. By then, the temperature was getting colder, and dark clouds were rolling in the sky, as if it were about to rain.

Professor Lillian released another signal flare, while Lin Yu tapped the screen repeatedly with his finger. He then said to Professor Lillian, "According to calculations, if Nightshade succeeds, they should arrive here in about ten minutes at their speed."

It didn't even take ten minutes. Just three minutes later, everyone felt a chilling aura approaching. About eleven alien creatures appeared one after another in front of them, and the legs of the timid ones trembled.

Xie Ning looked at the leader of the Night Shadows. The young man's dark hair was slightly damp, and his eyes were calm and undisturbed. However, the alien creatures following behind him were somewhat restless, with a fierce glint in their eyes.

Nightshade walked up to Professor Lillian and respectfully handed over the controller.

"It's good that you brought up eleven." Lillian was especially satisfied with bringing up number 208.

"Lin Yu, administer the medication to them to prevent stress and agitation."

Number 208's expression wasn't as obvious as the other alien creatures, but they didn't dare to underestimate it at all, and they even injected a larger dose of the drug.

Originally, they were going to bring a 208-capacity container, but the other two professors rejected it because the hovercar couldn't carry it. So Lillian had to ask Lin Yu to bring more medicine to control the situation.