The moment Gou Fugui suddenly straightened up, Si Wuyai, Xie Tianlang, and Song Sanchuan, who had been watching him closely, knew that he must have discovered something.
"What did you see? What kind of thing was it? Was it inside this droplet of water?"
The drop of water on the glass slide was a drop of water that Si Wuyai had taken from the bottom of the bottle containing lake water. At this time, the bottle containing lake water was almost empty.
While excitedly asking questions, Si Wuyai sat down in front of the microscope to observe the drop of water. He wanted to see the same scene as Gou Fugui in the drop of water, but what he saw was pure transparency, with no trace of "that creature".
Gou Fugui was still thinking about that tiny, yet ferocious, gray microorganism.
It's hard to imagine that such a tiny creature could have such terrifying fangs and pitch-black eyes. It's like a serpentine monster shrunk thousands of times, cunning and ferocious.
This was completely different from the tiny single-celled organisms he knew. He couldn't help but wonder if such microorganisms with complete body forms and high intelligence really existed in this world.
"It looked like a grayish, slightly transparent, somewhat twisted... insect? It had two jet-black eyes and a mouth full of tiny, sharp teeth."
"It's very sensitive; the moment I observed it, it immediately detected me in the opposite direction."
It was also extremely ferocious; after spotting me, it opened its mouth and lunged at me.
Recalling that scene, Jinli Fugui couldn't help but blink, feeling an discomfort as if the insect wanted to fly into his eyes.
"If it weren't for the observation slide, it might have jumped directly into my mouth or eye."
Song Sanchuan and Xie Tianlang listened to Gou Fugui's description with surprise.
Song Sanchuan was somewhat skeptical: "Can microorganisms really be that ferocious? But even if they are ferocious, it's useless, right? Just like in the world of giants, no matter how ferocious and powerful humans are, they are no match for those behemoths."
Gou Fugui looked at Song Sanchuan and shook his head: "You can't calculate it like that. The reason we can't do anything about the behemoths is that no matter how many humans gather together, they can't become those behemoths."
"But these tiny creatures are not necessarily the same."
Song Sanchuan immediately thought of Si Wuyai's judgment that different kinds of plants were being invaded and controlled, and his expression suddenly became a little horrified.
Si Wuyai: "That's right. Although I haven't been able to see what that kind of microorganism looks like, I can at least be sure that such microorganisms do not exist in our world."
"Most microorganisms are single-celled organisms without intelligence, relying solely on instinct. Their greatest advantage lies in division and reproduction, forming the world of all things from tiny organisms."
"In a sense, they can be considered the original foundation of life, and their main characteristics are their size and stability."
Xie Tianlang raised his eyebrows: "Clearly, those microorganisms are by no means the foundation of life."
Their high level of aggression can be understood simply from their ability to camouflage themselves and manipulate plants to kill.
Gou Fugui also thought of those killer plants, and then from those plants he thought of the disoriented people in the ancient city this morning in the mist, and his face turned a little green: "If those microorganisms can invade plants, devour plant cells and then disguise themselves as plants, what about animals?"
"...Where are they?"
This was a point that all four people in the room had thought of, but they subconsciously didn't want to continue speculating in this terrifying direction.
In the end, Si Wuyai closed his eyes again: "...There is no evidence to prove that they cannot invade and control animals."
"Fundamentally, the composition of animals and plants is not that different. Even though plants seem very simple and cannot move, appearing to be life forms lower than animals and humans, we are still ultimately composed of tiny cells, whether we are animals or humans."
The observed microorganisms, although they can only invade from the smallest cells, can cause even the smallest things to go wrong.
Who can guarantee that the dam of "human beings" will not be destroyed by cellular cavities that are even smaller than ant holes?
The atmosphere inside the room became unusually silent for a moment.
Xie Tianlang, who is extremely unlucky, added at this moment: "The killer fish in the lake were probably animals whose lives were replaced by these microorganisms."
That's why fish and shrimp of different kinds and habits gather together to attack the mechanical tits that enter the lake.
Gou Fugui nodded and sighed again:
"Those who were chasing and attacking us have probably also been infected by this microorganism. So we have a lot to do next."
"We need to study the characteristics of these invasive microorganisms and see what methods we can use to eliminate or kill them and remove their invasion."
The fact that these microorganisms first invaded and replaced plants on Earth proves that they are not invincible. At least the animal's self-defense system, the human body's white blood cells, macrophages, and immune system, which are dedicated to killing external invading bacteria, can block the invasion of those microorganisms.
In that case, things haven't reached the worst point yet.
Si Wuyai nodded beside him, "If we confirm that they are microorganisms, I will then use the methods for dealing with bacteria and microorganisms to experiment and find their weaknesses."
Song Sanchuan added from the side, "Shouldn't we inform the National Research Institute about this observation? That would speed up the research process."
"Furthermore, if it is confirmed that these microorganisms are the culprits, does that mean the end of the world is not a fog, but rather an invasion by these microorganisms? Then what is the core of the world and where is it?"
And most importantly, to prevent the disaster from spreading, we need to find out how these highly invasive microorganisms spread. How exactly do they spread and invade?
As soon as Song Sanchuan finished speaking, he saw his three comrades-in-arms looking at him with understanding and helplessness.
He paused for a moment, then quickly realized the problem he had raised, and his voice involuntarily rose a few decibels:
"fog?!"
"These invasive microorganisms, which we've never seen before, spread through the fog?!"
Si Wuyai pushed up his glasses and rubbed his temples: "To be precise, it should be through tiny water droplets."
"Because of their extremely small size, their range of survival and movement must also be limited. Moreover, these tiny organisms are very sensitive to their environment and have certain specific requirements. They can only spread out with the fog and begin their invasion and replacement when it is foggy."
"So these microorganisms only became active when the world's climate became abnormal and fog became frequent, and then they have spread to the extent they are today."
Song Sanchuan was completely exasperated: "Doesn't that mean that as long as the fog keeps spreading, we can't control its spread? It'll just keep increasing in number, how are we going to solve this in the end?!"
"Where is the source? Even if we can't stop its spread, we have to address the root cause of this microorganism."
Gou Fugui had already reached the window and was looking out at the mist that was vaguely shrinking and expanding. He seemed to see countless invaders with their mouths wide open, roaring at him.
"Isn't the source right in front of us?"
The city where the first victims of the fog appeared, the city lake full of killer fish and killer aquatic plants, and people who have lost their minds and will wield weapons to harm their fellow citizens.
Each line is like a hand pointing the way.
The three people inside followed his gaze and looked out, their eyes falling on the lake through the gray-white mist.
"An immortal descended from the heavens and chose this city."
The handsome young man with long hair suddenly began to tell the earliest legend of this city.
"Xiao San, go check if there are any records of a meteorite impact in this ancient city of Shuiwu County more than two thousand years ago?"
"While we're at it, let's also check the other three places around the world where the fog and poisonous mist first appeared. Are there any records of similar meteorite falls or unusual celestial phenomena at the same time?"
Song Sanchuan and the other two immediately understood what Gou Fugui meant.
"Holy crap, so this kind of microorganism really isn't native to Earth? That explains why you kept nitpicking the words 'falling from the sky'."
If it were a meteorite from outer space, then the phrase "falling from the sky" would be the most appropriate way to describe it.
"Our Huazhou has historical records, so we should be able to find out things from two thousand years ago. But it's not certain in other places. Maybe their country's founding history is less than two thousand years old."
But never mind, I'll try my best. It should be pretty close.
Song Sanchuan typed rapidly on the keyboard, searching for information on the computer. Due to the fog, the computer's connection to the satellite signal was not smooth, so Song Sanchuan could only try various methods repeatedly.
Si Wuyai then sat down at his experimental table again and began to conduct a deeper study on the characteristics of the microorganism that might have come from outer space.
Xie Tianlang walked to Gou Fugui's side and they looked together at the slowly floating gray-white mist outside the window. "When do you want to go down?"
If the source is in that lake, they must go down to investigate and even solve the problem, no matter what.
Gou Fugui was indeed thinking about this problem. "Let's wait another day or two. We need to find a weakness or a way to defend against this kind of microorganism. Otherwise, we might be surrounded by countless invasive microorganisms as soon as we enter the lake, and then these microorganisms will gradually invade and attack the cells in our bodies."
"Since that lake is the source, it must be a disaster area for microorganisms. Even if the bloodline of the animal I transformed into is strong, it may not be able to defeat them."
After saying that, Jinli Fugui couldn't help but jump around three times on the spot: "Thinking about it now, I was really lucky. Luckily you stopped me from going into the water. Otherwise, even if I became the most powerful rainbow mantis shrimp, I would still be covered in microorganisms after going into the water."
"Maybe by then I won't be Earth's Fugui Yuanyuan, but an alien Fugui! Then I'll become the most difficult villain to deal with in this world, and all three of you will die at my hands."
Xie Tianlang couldn't help but think in that direction, following Xin Shangyuan's words, and his expression instantly turned dark and green.
He reached out and roughly ruffled his koi-like, excessively black and smooth hair: "Take control of your wild imagination and stop talking nonsense!"
Then he couldn't help but feel a little fortunate. Luckily, he had grabbed his Yuanyuan at the time, and luckily, he was still wearing full protective gear when he fell into the water.
It is clear that although he is somewhat unorthodox, he is definitely not the most powerful chief among Africans.
There was also a bit of luck, a small stroke of good fortune that brought them out of their predicament.
"You two stop standing there in a daze. Go and bring that woman from the guest room downstairs. I need to examine her current situation and see how deeply she has been violated."
Perhaps the world's destiny is arranged in the dark. Although they encountered many problems and dangers along the way, they found the source, saw through the fog, and even found the best test subjects without delay.
Now all that's left is the fight.
However, first, we need to prepare for the battle. The two main action-oriented characters, Fugui and Meiren and Xie Tianlang, will be temporarily out of the picture. Fugui can only act as a lucky charm, increasing the luck value and success buff for the two who are researching and doing research.
Gou Fugui originally wanted to report everything they found here to the country, but whether it was the "demon in the mist" in this city who sensed the danger, or whether this city had already become the private territory of the invaders, even Song Sanchuan's most powerful signal transmitter could not connect to external communications. Only once did the satellite phone connect, but then there was a crackling sound and communication was completely impossible.
They were like people stranded on an island in this city.
This made it extremely difficult for Song Sanchuan to find meteorite information online. He could only move his computer around the Koi Fish Fortune website like he was looking for a signal, hoping that the signal would suddenly improve so he could send out important information and then find some more information.
Fu Gui, who always feels like a lucky koi fish antenna: "..."
"Give up, I'm just adding luck, but I'm not adding signal."
But Song Sanchuan stubbornly refused to leave: "It's okay, let me circle around you one more time. You're free anyway. Come on, go stand by the window for a bit, maybe the signal will suddenly improve?"
Jinli Fugui could only force a smile as he walked to the French windows, raising his left hand to make himself look like a human antenna.
The woman, who was already out of her mind and wearing straitjackets, was still screaming and howling from time to time, and occasionally she would cry out, "My child!"
Koi Fortune: "..."
The atmosphere here is absolutely terrible.
He needs to go out for some fresh air.
Then, during dinner that evening, Jinli Fugui learned from the landlady that there was actually a place in this ancient city that recorded the "Water Mist City Chronicle".
"As I've mentioned, our Water Mist City is an ancient city with a history of over two thousand years! In ancient times, it was quite a formidable city! Of course, there are corresponding books that record it."
"However, the 'Chronicles of Shuiwu City' is in the government office of our ancient city, which is now the ancestral hall."
"If you want to see it, you'll not only have to get through the fog to the ancestral hall, but you'll also have to find the head of our ancient city and ask him for the key. The fog is so dangerous right now, so it's best not to wander around."
The proprietress's persuasion was, of course, useless.
Koi Fish is tired of being a mascot and a WiFi antenna.
Moreover, if he goes there, he doesn't need to find the manager at all. Climbing over walls and picking locks are essential skills for special personnel, right?
However, just before leaving, Jinli Fugui thought of something.
He quickly returned to Si Wuyai's experimental table and had him draw a vial of blood from the sloth Fugui.
"At first, I thought the fog was poisonous, which activated the sloth Fugui's bloodline bonus. Although the sloth Fugui is a bit slow, he can indeed slow down or even make the hallucinogenic or invasion process of the poison in the fog, which is actually the microorganisms, slow down or even make it ineffective."
"See if you can find anything useful from the sloth's blood. I think it's possible!"
Si Wuyai thought of Fugui, the sloth who took a minute to say a word and take a step. His lips twitched, but he also felt that there was some truth to it.
After donating blood, Gou Fugui and Xie Tianlang put on full protective gear and left the inn, heading straight for the ancestral hall, which was two streets away from the central lake of the ancient city.
Along the way, they inevitably encountered killer plants that attacked from all sides, and even a dozen or so "people" wandering in the mist of the ancient city.
When no invasive microorganisms are detected, they still see plants as plants and people as people.
But this time when he came out again, Gou Fugui looked at the ancient city residents who were chasing them frantically and felt that those people with stiff limbs and eyes that were sometimes crazy and sometimes blank had become "humanoid monsters" composed of countless microorganisms.
I wonder when I'll be able to start anew.
Fortunately, the problems and inconsistencies in these humanoid monsters are clearly visible.
They are human, yet not human.
If those invasive microorganisms could perfectly replicate the humans they invade, just as they replicate plants, then the end of the world would be an unspeakable horror.
Having escaped the killer plants and the infected residents of the ancient city, Gou Fugui and Xie Tianlang arrived at the ancestral hall.
The two nimbly scaled the high wall of the ancestral hall, opened the main hall where the "Chronicles of Water Mist City" and other important books, plaques, and tablets of highly respected figures of the ancient city were enshrined. Upon entering, they saw a book, a sword, and a gray, seemingly transparent stone placed in the very center.
They originally came looking for books, so logically the first book they should have seen upon entering was "The Chronicles of Water Mist City".
But both Gou Fugui and Xie Tianlang's eyes were fixed on that gray, transparent stone.
It looked like just a rock, but their instincts screamed that it was the source of danger.
The handsome young man with long hair grinned, took out a specially made metal box from his spatial pocket, and then, wearing gloves, stuffed the stone into the box.
Meanwhile, Xie Tianlang had already opened the book "Chronicles of Water Mist City". He didn't need to flip through many pages; he only needed to look at the first few records to find the account of the celestial being descending from the sky, or rather, the meteorite falling from the sky.
However, Xie Tianlang paused for three seconds after opening the book.
Gou Fugui had already packed the stone away and was waiting for Xie Tianlang to discover it when he saw Xie Tianlang staring at the book with a frustrated expression on his face.
"Didn't find it?"
The wealthy and beautiful woman leaned closer, then a look of utter dismay appeared on her face.
More than two thousand years ago was during the Han Dynasty in Huazhou. Although most of the characters used in the Han Dynasty were in the clerical script, they were still quite different from the characters used today.
Xie Tianlang and Gou Fugui were not illiterate, but the ancient clerical script without any punctuation seemed to mock their level of education.
"Tsk."
The only option is to go back and find Si Wuyai.
The two clicked their tongues simultaneously, then both thought that they would probably be shown off by that research fanatic while pushing up his glasses, and then be looked down upon as well.
That is indeed the case.
Si Wuyai looked at the ancient book in his hand, which was over two thousand years old, and like a scholar, he pushed up his glasses, stretched out his white-gloved hand, turned to the third page of the book, and said in a very superior voice:
"Now you understand the importance of knowledge, right?"
"The meaning of life is to constantly learn new knowledge and understand the world."
Gou Fugui, Xie Tianlang, and Song Sanchuan: ": "
Then, will they rely on a group of bookish nerds with terrible physiques to enter the doomsday gate and save the world?
Si Wuyai paused for a moment, realizing that he might anger the crowd if he spoke any further. He pointed to a line on the third page of "The Chronicles of Water Mist City" and then read it aloud, word by word.
"In 153 AD, on the night of the Awakening of Insects, a bright red light suddenly appeared on the southwestern horizon, as if a mountain had collapsed and the earth had split open. People were terrified and dared not move. Two days later, they investigated and found that the southwest was shrouded in mist and clouds. When the mist dissipated, a lake appeared. The broken stones on the lakeside glowed with fluorescent light. They thought it was a miracle and later moved the city to this place."
After Si Wuyai finished reading, he looked up at the three people who were listening attentively and found that they were still looking at him with expectant and friendly eyes. His lips twitched.
"You should have understood some of it; I've added punctuation."
The gist of the story is that on the night of the Awakening of Insects in 153 AD, someone observed a huge red light suddenly appear in the sky southwest of the county town, causing a tremor like a landslide.
Everyone was terrified by this strange phenomenon. Two days later, when they went to investigate, they found that the Shuiwu Yunze area in the southwest was surrounded by mist. After the mist dissipated, a lake appeared in Shuiwu Yunze, with fluorescent pebbles on the lake's edge.
Then everyone thought it was a miracle from heaven, and afterwards these people moved their city from the northeast to the lakeside, which is how Water Mist City came to be.
Gou Fugui: "..." He couldn't quite understand the ancients' idea of moving cities.
"So I guess the stone in the box is the fluorescent fragment described in the book, and these fragments... were probably pieces that fell and splashed from a whole stone."
Gou Fugui sighed and asked, "What about the intact stone?"
No one needed to answer him; they already knew the answer.
The complete meteorite from outer space was, of course, at the bottom of that suddenly appearing lake.
It was accompanied by flames that burned half the sky and tremors that shook the earth and caused mountains to collapse.
And, the disaster that resurfaced after two thousand years of silence.
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