Together, they tied the wild deer up tightly, hung it on a tree branch, and carried it back to camp by one person on each side.
After everyone left, sparse sounds came from a few bushes in the distance.
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"Hiss... What exactly is this black powder? No metal detection instrument can detect it."
"This stuff is really strange. It doesn't look like some kind of stone powder, and it's very hard when you crush it. You can't shape it or change its shape at all."
"Could this really be a completely new substance? But I have a feeling that this powder is not a good thing."
Inside the temporary camp.
Several researchers, all dressed in protective suits, gathered in a makeshift isolation shed, using various instruments on a table to examine the collected black powder.
However, the information obtained was very limited, and it was impossible to determine what kind of substance this black powder was.
"Oh dear! This is a strange thing. It looks like iron but it's not iron, nor does it resemble rock powder, yet it's unusually hard. What on earth is this thing?"
A researcher scratched his head through his protective suit, his face full of doubt and confusion.
"Once they collect more powder, we'll take the dust back to the lab. There's more equipment there to support us, and we'll definitely be able to identify the substance. Everyone, take a rest; after all, we haven't slept all night."
After one of the researchers, who appeared to be slightly older, finished speaking, the others nodded in agreement and put down what they were doing.
Since arriving here yesterday, the group has collected some black powder and started testing it the moment the laboratory was built. They haven't had much rest yet.
Then many people leaned back in their chairs and began to close their eyes for a short rest.
Before they could even take a short break, the door to the isolation shed was flung open, and several researchers strode in.
"Everyone come outside quickly! We've caught a wild deer in the dust zone."
"And this wild deer seemed to be affected by this black dust, becoming very strange. I felt nauseous the first time I saw it."
The researchers, who were taking a nap, were awakened. When they heard what they were saying, they all jumped up from their chairs, their faces filled with disbelief.
"What! You're saying this dust can affect living organisms? How is that possible? We didn't find anything like that when we tested it yesterday."
"Are you sure? We did a series of tests on blood and mucous membranes yesterday, and this dust has no effect on humans at all."
"Actually, it does have some impact. Inhaling too much can easily accumulate in the lungs, leading to pneumoconiosis."
As they talked, they walked outside and soon saw the wild deer.
The moment the researchers saw the wild deer on the ground, they all shuddered and gasped in disbelief.
"My God, what has this wild deer been through? The wounds on its face are so deep that you can see its skull!"
"Such a huge, fatal wound! I can't believe it's still alive! It's unbelievable!"
"How is this possible? Look at the blood flowing from the wound, it's a very thick, dark green color!"
Everyone gathered around the wild deer, deeply shocked by its current appearance.
The wild deer, bound hand and foot to the ground, was trembling violently, seemingly trying its best to break free of its restraints.
The remaining, cloudy eyeball was now spinning wildly in its socket, staring intently at every researcher present.
The slightly older researcher squatted down and stroked the wild deer with his hand.
After touching and probing it a few times, the researcher's pupils suddenly dilated, and he sprang up from the ground, quickly taking a few steps back.
This scene startled everyone around, who all turned to look at the researcher.
The researcher's face was filled with terror, his eyes fixed on the wild deer on the ground.
He froze on the spot, his mouth agape, but he couldn't utter a sound.
"What...what's wrong? Are you alright?"
"What happened? Did you notice something from this wild deer?"
This bizarre scene immediately put everyone present on edge.
"Are you...are you sure...is this deer...is it really alive?"
The man spoke tremblingly, his right hand pointing at the wild deer shaking uncontrollably.
Upon hearing this, everyone present was stunned and looked at the researcher with strange expressions.
Dude, what's wrong with you? This thing is bouncing around on the ground so much, how could you ask such a strange question?
Seeing the strange looks people were giving him, the man swallowed hard and said in a trembling voice.
"This...this wild deer, it has no pulse, no heartbeat, and its body is very cold. When you touch it...it feels hard, like...like it's dead!"
The moment these words were spoken, the entire room fell silent. Everyone froze, including the soldiers around them, who were also shocked.
The captain next to him quickly stepped forward and pressed his hand down on the wild deer.
In just a short while, the captain's pupils suddenly contracted, and he stood up abruptly from the ground.
"This deer...it really doesn't have a heartbeat!"
The captain's words were filled with shock; he hadn't even noticed the spot when he was suppressing the wild deer.
The captain's words were like a thunderclap, instantly waking everyone present.
The researchers immediately crouched down and placed their hands, gloved with protective gloves, on the wild deer.
Before long, everyone sprang up from the ground and quickly moved away from the deer like startled rabbits.
"No...no no no! How is this possible? This completely violates biology!"
"How is this possible? How is this possible! This wild deer really has no heartbeat, no pulse at all!"
"This wild deer is really... dead, so why is it still alive and kicking like this?"
Everyone felt a chill run through their bodies, and their eyes turned to fear as they looked at the wild deer, as if they were looking at an unknown creature they had never seen before.
"Everyone, pack up all the equipment immediately. We're heading back right away. This is no longer a decision we can make."
"We must immediately notify the higher-ups. This black powder is not as simple as it appears on the surface; there's a big problem inside!"
After the slightly older researcher finished speaking, everyone immediately nodded in agreement.
Just as everyone was preparing to start collecting items, a sudden change occurred.
"Awooo...roar!" "Gah...roar!" "Roar..."
One roar after another echoed from the forest. The sounds were extremely hoarse and unpleasant, yet very familiar, seemingly a combination of the sounds of some kind of animal.
Then, a loud rustling sound came from the surrounding bushes, and they all began to shake, as if a large number of unidentified creatures were rapidly approaching.
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