As Lu Zhaoming listened to the system's piercing alarm of "unknown program intrusion," it felt as if someone had set off a giant firecracker next to his ear, making his scalp tingle.
His first reaction was to unplug the power source—although this was just a metaphor, since it was a wasteland, where would he find a power source to unplug?
But he quickly cut off all external connections, and then, like an experienced traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, skillfully used the system's built-in isolation module to lock down the core functions.
"Damn, they're playing dirty tricks, aren't they?" Lu Zhaoming cursed inwardly.
He knew perfectly well that this was definitely the work of that newly received "surprise gift"—the document in the white robe.
Seeing Lu Zhaoming's serious expression, Su Li's alluring eyes softened, and she asked with concern, "What will we do if the system crashes? We'll be completely helpless then."
Lu Zhaoming glanced at her, but his tone was unusually calm, with a strange confidence: "Don't worry, it won't fall so easily. This is my trump card in the wasteland. If it were to die so easily, I would have been dead long ago."
After saying that, Lu Zhaoming took a deep breath and activated the system's resource analysis function.
This thing was usually used to find mineral resources, but now it's become a professional "antivirus software".
He stared wide-eyed as he scanned the document line by line, as if playing an extremely difficult "spot the difference" game.
"Damn, they hid it really well!" Lu Zhaoming cursed under his breath.
He discovered that in an inconspicuous corner of the file, there was a piece of extremely complex code hidden.
This code is like an invisible ant, trying to crawl into the system's core database and tamper with the operating logic of the "Eye of Judgment".
"That old bastard in white robes, he really did have a backup plan!" Lu Zhaoming spat, feeling as if he had fallen into a huge pit, while the old man in white robes was frantically shoveling dirt into the pit with a shovel.
He dared not delay and immediately activated the system's time delay function.
Use this thing sparingly most of the time, but it can be a lifesaver in a critical moment.
Before the code spread completely, he carefully removed the malicious code bit by bit, like a surgeon.
"Phew... finally done." Lu Zhaoming wiped the sweat from his forehead, feeling like he had just finished a marathon.
However, before he could even catch his breath, the system issued another warning: "Abnormal energy fluctuations detected within the host's body. Please be aware!"
Lu Zhaoming felt as if he had been struck by lightning.
He suddenly realized that the code was not only targeting the system, but also affecting his physical condition in some way.
He felt his blood boiling and his bones cracking, as if an uncontrollable "husky" had taken up residence inside him.
"Holy crap, is this a buy-one-get-one-free deal?" Lu Zhaoming cried out inwardly, quickly pulling out the energy suppressant he carried with him from his backpack and stuffing it into his mouth.
He scavenged these inhibitors from abandoned laboratories, consuming them like candy, but they could also be lifesavers in critical moments.
As the inhibitor took effect, the disordered energy flow in his body gradually stabilized.
Seeing Lu Zhaoming's pale face, Su Li quickly stepped forward to check his condition, her beautiful eyes filled with worry: "Your vital signs are very unstable. We must find a solution as soon as possible, or you'll really be done for!"
Lu Zhaoming waved his hand to indicate that he was fine, and then turned his gaze back to that damned document.
He decided to thoroughly crack the source of the code, otherwise he wouldn't be able to sleep soundly anymore.
He meticulously studied every line of the document, every punctuation mark, as if he were conducting an archaeological excavation.
Suddenly, his gaze fell on the last line of text on the last page of the document: "Welcome to the game."
“There’s something wrong with that statement!” Lu Zhaoming muttered to himself.
He realized that this statement was not merely a provocation, but a key trigger condition for activating the code.
Just like when playing a game, you have to click the "start" button for the game to officially start.
Even more shockingly, this code appears to be related to the energy core of the White Coat Labs, suggesting that there may be a larger technological system behind it.
He recalled the mysterious devices he had seen in the energy tower, and the "Eternal Core" mentioned by the white-robed man.
“It seems that the ‘Eternal Core’ is not just an energy tower…” Lu Zhaoming frowned, feeling that he was getting closer and closer to a huge conspiracy.
This conspiracy is like a giant black hole; once you're caught in it, it's hard to escape.
Just then, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside the stronghold, accompanied by rough shouts and curses, like a pack of starving wild dogs digging at the ground.
Liu Yan rushed in, his face full of tension, beads of sweat almost dripping from his forehead. "It's bad, Brother Zhaoming! Big Bear's men are conducting a thorough search of the area. They have a keen sense of smell; they must have found our location!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Zhaoming's adrenaline surged. He thought to himself, "This old thief in white robes really has no martial ethics. He can't play games, so he flips the table."
He immediately became alert, realizing that he was still too young and naive, and had been tricked by that piece of code, revealing his whereabouts.
His eyes narrowed, like a cheetah eyeing its prey, and he quickly ordered, "Quickly, destroy everything that might reveal our identities! Su Li, pack up the medicine and important supplies! Liu Yan, go and tell Xiao Die and Lao Ma to evacuate immediately!"
"Brother Zhaoming, what about these devices..." Liu Yan pointed to the instruments that hadn't been moved yet, and hesitated.
"Forget about that! As long as we're alive, we can always fight again! The most important thing now is to save our lives!" Lu Zhaoming made a quick decision. He didn't want to fight these muscle-bound brutes head-on. After all, two fists can't beat four hands, especially since they were armed.
As he spoke, he skillfully used a flamethrower to burn the documents and hard drive to ashes, ensuring that no trace was left.
Looking at the raging flames, Lu Zhaoming sneered and said to the air, "White Robe, you've played hard enough, trying to trap me like a turtle in a jar? Heh, too bad, your grandpa is like an eel, slippery as a mule. Want to catch me? In your next life!" After saying that, he grabbed a gun and rushed out of the stronghold, leaving behind a resounding statement: "I'll play with you until this time. Next time we meet, I promise I'll make you pay!"
Bang!
A gunshot shattered the silence of the wasteland, signaling the start of another relocation for Lu Zhaoming and his group...
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