After Long Xun told the team members to go home, he took Yin Chen and Milk Tea Mouse and left the base immediately. After returning, they went to the research department to bring Po back.

He told the team members about Po's identity not because he wanted them to do anything, but so that they would be aware of it beforehand and not be caught off guard when they found out.

With Sheila around, Po's identity being exposed is inevitable.

The research team was located in a building next to the tower, which was the second tallest building after the tower. The twenty-story building had enough space to house the experimental subjects and various equipment. The things that Long Xun brought out from the research base had also been placed here.

Live streaming cameras were also set up in some non-classified locations so that any research findings could be immediately known to the people of the whole country.

In times like these, any glimmer of light represents new hope, inspiring humanity to keep moving forward.

The news that Po was suspected of being infected was not broadcast live because he was a member of what the outside world called the "Hero Squad" or "Savior Squad." Even scientists who were not very good at interpersonal relationships and only had research in their eyes did not dare to be too presumptuous. Although the way he asked for help was not very polite, Po did not suffer any unfair treatment after arriving at the research group.

However, it's uncertain whether everyone will still be so polite once his identity is exposed.

When Long Xun arrived, Po's test results were already in. He happened to run into the scientists who were aggressively planning to find Po and capture the zombie for research.

He hurled the giant sword, and the howling wind startled the delicate scientists, who froze on the spot. The sword flew over their heads and then pierced the reinforced concrete tiled ground, sinking in half as easily as cutting tofu. A hamster perched on the hilt, watching them intently.

Seeing this iconic, ancient yet magnificent black greatsword, and the milk tea rat on it that is even more terrifying than a high-level zombie, I wonder how many people's legs went weak.

Long Xun led Yin Chen slowly forward from the back of the line, past the silent group of scientists, to the greatsword. He gently lifted the sword and drew it, placing it horizontally behind his waist. The milk tea rat scurried back onto his shoulder, proudly crossing its little paws in front of its chest, striking a bodyguard pose as it continued to stare at the scientists.

Yes, my owner said to keep an eye on these people, and it will do its best!

Long Xun asked indifferently, "What are you all in such a hurry for?"

Dr. Xu inwardly cursed, for someone in the team of scientists had already answered: "Dr. Long, we have confirmed that Po, a member of your team, has indeed been infected and turned into a zombie. It's amazing that he can still retain consciousness! We've never seen such a case before!"

As he spoke, the other scientists echoed, "That's right, we were just planning to investigate whether other zombies could regain consciousness if the Soul could retain it. This is a very significant breakthrough!"

"If zombies can retain their consciousness, then whether one becomes a zombie or continues to be human is no longer important. The key is that zombies are stronger, faster, and have stronger defenses... Doesn't that mean that this apocalypse is actually another kind of species evolution?"

...

Long Xun listened quietly to their excited guesses, and after a long while, he said calmly, "How do you plan to conduct this research?"

Dr. Xu sighed slightly and spoke frankly: "We need to find out from Mr. Po's body why he was able to retain consciousness."

“Oh…from his body?Dissection?” Long Xun asked calmly.

Seemingly sensing the danger in Long Xun's tone, many of the scientists, even those whose minds had been dulled by the research, fell silent. Only a few particularly straightforward ones continued to argue vehemently: "This is for science, for all of humanity!"

"Besides, how can we conduct analysis without taking samples? How can we know the difference between Po and others just by drawing blood for testing?"

Long Xun's lips curled slightly, the barely perceptible curve softening his otherwise cold and hard aura. He asked softly, "Have you considered... asking Po for his opinion?"

"What a noble thing it is to be able to dedicate oneself to science! Po will definitely agree. Hasn't he always been fighting to protect humanity?"

“Po certainly wouldn’t be so petty. He is a great being who cares about humanity, just like you. For the sake of humanity’s future, he would definitely agree.”

"Dr. Long, if you ask this, does Po not want to?"

"If that's the case, you must persuade him to be more selfish!"

"This is a major discovery that concerns all of humanity!"

"That's right. If humanity's crisis turns into humanity's evolution, then Mr. Po would be gratified even if he became an experimental subject, wouldn't he?"

The scientists chatted amongst themselves, nodding excitedly to confirm that what they said was true.

If they are willing to risk their lives to fight for humanity, then they are certainly willing to lie on the experimental table and be studied for humanity.

Unwilling? Po wouldn't be that selfish. If he were that selfish and only cared about his own life, he wouldn't have become a hero. So why can't we do the experiment?

Once people accept someone's greatness as a habit, they will make that person do everything that qualifies as great, regardless of the other person's wishes.

If one is unwilling, then all glory will be stripped away.

That's ridiculous logic.

Long Xun remained calm as he looked at the group. He asked quietly, "Do you all believe that sacrificing oneself for science is a matter of course? And that the wishes of the test subjects are irrelevant?"

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