Chapter 74: The War Begins.
When Lao Liang saw the scene before him, he was instantly horrified.
He hadn't expected that so many superhumans he'd brought would be so easily dealt with, and even more unexpectedly, some of them would actually resist.
Upon closer inspection, Lao Liang realized that the person who had attacked was a complete fabrication; he remembered this person very clearly. Professor Frank had said that everyone in this team was a key target for them.
The professor clearly stated that the people in this team seemed very abnormal; their abilities were improving faster than anyone else's, and they seemed to be using some strange method.
Whether it's for developing and upgrading ordinary people's superpowers or for researching the zombie virus, these people must be brought to the research institute.
However, this group of people all seemed to be quite strong, especially Mo Xiu. He had led a team when they went on a mission together before and even killed a level 7 zombie, thus gaining a good reputation in the Shanhe Base.
Some even say that Mo Xiu is the strongest superhuman in the entire base, which is why they had no choice but to cause trouble.
They had initially thought that after winning this information war, they could easily arrest everyone in Mo Xiu's team and send them to the research institute. But now it seems things aren't as easy as they imagined.
It was only when he saw Mo Xiu make a move for the first time that he realized that this person was much stronger than he had imagined.
Thinking of this, Lao Liang's expression darkened for a moment, but then he immediately smiled and said to Xiong Mingyuan in a friendly manner, "It's a misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding. Why are you in such a hurry to make a move? We didn't really mean anything, we just wanted to invite you in."
After saying that, he turned to Mo Xiu and continued, "Brother Mo, don't be so nervous, we're all on the same side!"
"One of our own?" Xiong Mingyuan scoffed at this, dismissing Lao Liang's hypocrisy with disdain.
It was obvious what the other party wanted to do. If Mo Xiu hadn't intervened in time, it's hard to believe that this person would suddenly act so polite.
Old Liang's expression twisted for a moment upon hearing this. But he forced a smile and continued, "You can't say that, Commander Xiong. You're getting emotional. Am I wrong? We've worked together for so long, don't you even have this much trust in me?"
Normally, Xiong Mingyuan might have swallowed his anger and accepted the situation, but what critical moment has it come to now?
Even in the apocalypse, they still have to engage in this bureaucracy and play these meaningless games. Sometimes he really doesn't know what these people are thinking.
Just as Xiong Mingyuan was about to make a sarcastic remark, Mo Xiu stepped forward, lightly patted his arm, and spoke first: "You mean you want to invite us into the research institute?"
Old Liang's eyes lit up when he heard Mo Xiu's words. Although there seemed to be a world of difference between capturing someone and inviting them into the research institute, once they were inside, he believed that with so many superhumans guarding the place, they could easily handle Mo Xiu's small team.
As for Xiong Mingyuan and his ilk...
"Chief Xiong, Professor Frank feels there's some misunderstanding with Mo Xiu and the others, and wants to talk about it privately. There's no need for you outsiders to come in with us, is there?"
"Bullshit!" Upon hearing Lao Liang's words, Xiong Guangyong blurted out these words almost without thinking.
Seeing the other person's expression twist instantly, Mo Qi curled the corners of his lips, gave Da Yong a reassuring look, and turned to Lao Liang and said, "Okay, then let's all go in together."
Xiong Gangyong wanted to object upon hearing this, but his brother held his shoulder down. Seeing that Mo Xiu and Mo Qi followed Lao Liang inside without hesitation, he also wanted to follow, but seeing the look Mo Xiu gave him again, he chose to stay behind.
"Boss, Brother Mo, we'll stay outside and wait for you to come out! If too much time passes, we'll storm in!"
Hearing Xiong Gangyong's words, Mo Xiu smiled and nodded, feeling a warmth in her heart.
Being reborn might truly change many things; at least in this life, he not only has a lover but also genuine companions.
Watching his companions disappear into the research institute's entrance, Xiong Gangyong pursed his lips.
He stood with his back to the back door of the research institute, pulled out a dagger from his boot, and stood there like a statue, saying to Xiong Mingyuan, "Brother, we must stay here and wait for the boss and the others to come back."
On the other side, Mo Xiu and Mo Qi followed Lao Liang into the research institute. This was the first time in their lives that they had entered this place.
This research institute is larger than I expected. Mo Xiu remembered hearing someone say that the institute was originally very small, but one day, for some reason, it suddenly received attention from the base and expanded its scale.
It seems that my life changed after Professor Frank arrived here. The iron gates, like cages, make it hard to tell what's locked inside.
The overhead light, perhaps due to a faulty connection, flickered intermittently, adding to the eerie and unsettling atmosphere.
Halfway down the road, Mo Qi suddenly stepped forward and blocked Mo Xiu's path, instantly alerting Mo Xiu, who looked at the person in front of her with questioning eyes.
"It's nothing, just a bad feeling," Mo Qi said, which startled Mo Xiu, making her fully prepared for battle.
Mo Qi's senses have always been sharp, so it seems there are indeed unknown dangers ahead that await them.
Cheng Cheng overheard their conversation and looked around alertly, but he couldn't sense anything. He looked at Xie Wu and Xiao Wan beside him with some confusion.
Xie Wu shook his head, touched the talismans stored in his pocket, and gently patted Cheng Cheng's shoulder, signaling him to calm down.
But soon, as they passed a room, Lao Liang, who was walking ahead, suddenly rushed into the room and slammed the door shut.
Mo Xiu immediately sensed something was wrong and turned around to see several dark figures approaching them from a distance.
The dim and somewhat malfunctioning lights in the research institute made it difficult for them to see whether the suddenly appearing creature was human or not, but their movements were extremely eerie.
Mo Xiu then realized that this was probably a trap set for them from the very beginning.
The rustling sounds, the research institute at night, the strange creature climbing over—all these elements combined make it seem like a scene straight out of a horror movie.
However, the people who did these things misjudged one thing: they were not the weak protagonists in a horror movie who didn't need to wait until the end to fight back.
The dazzling lightning instantly illuminated the entire passageway.
The lightning ball in Mo Xiu's hand flickered, Mo Qi's eyes were sharp, and his divine sense was already baring its fangs and claws.
Cheng Cheng casually swung out a thorny vine whip, Xie Wu took out an attack talisman, and even the seemingly gentle Xiao Wan condensed two sharp ice spikes in her hands.
They will definitely win this battle.
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