When Ruan Ning and Lin Yang went out, they saw that there were still a lot of onlookers at the entrance of the market. However, they did not dare to go in. They could only stand aside, pointing and whispering inside. Everyone was gossiping about what was happening inside.

What surprised them was that they also saw Jiang Jingchao, Jiang Jingyang, Uncle Jiang and Aunt Jiang in the corner of the crowd.

The incident at the market had caused quite a stir. After all, the base had sent an official team and several researchers from scientific research institutes. Everyone was not blind, and everyone who was still in the market saw this scene.

A lot of people knew about it, and the news spread more and more. Less than an hour had passed since the incident happened to the end, but I'm afraid that not only the group of people at the market this afternoon knew about it, but even most of the survivors in the base knew about it.

"Chaozi, Yangzi, you two haven't left with your uncle and aunt yet." Lin Yang said.

Jiang Jingchao said helplessly: "We originally wanted to go in and take a look, but there were too many people and we couldn't go in."

Jiang Jingchao and Jiang Jingyang also thought about whether they should go in to investigate the situation, but in the end, because there were too many people surrounding them, many of whom wanted to find out what was going on, they simply did not squeeze in.

In addition, they both had to look after their parents who were nearby, and they were also afraid of being seen by many people and something might happen, so they did not go in to join in the fun. They just watched from the outside of the market and asked what was going on.

They heard that a man in the east district of the market turned into a zombie in public, and after turning into a zombie, he injured dozens of people in a row and killed several. The people sent from the base originally wanted to calm things down and take the zombie away, but in the end the people around them resisted and under pressure they said that they would investigate the truth of the matter within three days.

Ruan Ning had never thought that after being gossiped by different people, the news would turn out like this. The general content was correct, but some details were exaggerated. For example, the person infected with the zombie virus not only did not hurt the survivors nearby, but not even one person was injured.

However, humans may inherently prefer to believe in this more tortuous plot.

If Ruan Ning and the others hadn't been there, they might have believed it.

Hearing that Ruan Ning and Lin Yang were at the scene of the accident and that the man infected with the zombie virus was still going after them, Jiang's mother looked them up and down and asked worriedly, "Xiao Ning and Xiao Lin, are you two okay? How come you ran into this while you were shopping?"

Father Jiang also asked about the physical condition of the two.

Ruan Ning looked at the people in front of him and said in a relaxed voice, "Don't worry, uncle and aunt, we are both fine. Do you think we have any injuries? But this time it's all thanks to Brother Lin Yang. He was the one who dealt with the man infected with the zombie virus, and it was also his idea that the base could give accurate information so quickly about today's incident."

Although they were mainly here to rest, they couldn't stay in Yancheng Base for long. But since they had encountered this incident, they couldn't leave without waiting for the truth to be found out.

Just now at the market, it wasn't that Ruan Ning and his team were looking for trouble and deliberately making things difficult for the people sent by the base. It was really that the one-week investigation that the person in charge said would take too long. Just like the person next to him retorted, if there was really a big problem, their bodies would probably have been cold after such a long time.

It is no small matter that there is a person infected with the zombie virus inside the base. Fortunately, it was discovered in time today, and the infected person was quickly controlled. If it was discovered later, this person would have hurt many people by rushing around in the market, or infected more people with the virus in places they didn't know. At that time, this safe base might become more dangerous than the outside of the base.

If this is true, it is not just a matter of a few dozen people dying.

There are currently thousands of survivors in Yancheng Base. In such a densely populated place, if a few more zombies appear without any precautions, the effect will be not much different from the apocalypse outbreak more than two months ago. Hundreds or even thousands of people are likely to die.

Ruan Ning and the others also wanted to know the truth of the matter as soon as possible. It would be better for them to investigate the truth as soon as possible under pressure than to hold on to the idea of ​​delaying it for a day.

…

Jiang Jingchao and Jiang Jingyang looked at each other after hearing what they said. Although they had heard about this matter from others at the time, they still had many doubts in their hearts.

But it’s different now. Even the two people next to them said so. They are the first witnesses of the incident, so the credibility is naturally not the same as if a stranger said it.

Realizing the seriousness of the matter, Jiang Jingchao frowned and said, "Then let's not just stand here. Let's go back and tell Brother Gu and everyone else about this."

If there is a big problem, they can make plans early.

Ruan Ning and Lin Yang thought so too, so as soon as the business at the market was over, they hurried back.

**

Research Institute.

"Everyone, be careful, don't let the zombies catch you."

A group of people worked together to carry the man infected with the zombie virus into one of the laboratories, then loosened the ropes around him and locked him to the wall with handcuffs and leg cuffs.

"Mr. Han, today's matter is handed over to you. You must find out as soon as possible about this person carrying the zombie virus. Otherwise, I'm afraid that if I can't give you an explanation in time, those people might turn the base upside down." The flat-headed man said with a worried look on his face.

Han Lao, the oldest researcher from the three research institutes who had just followed him to the market, was a respected elder before the apocalypse. After the apocalypse, his expertise was very helpful in zombie research, so the base immediately sent someone to protect him, and then recruited him into the research institute, and he has always been valued.

Therefore, even when the man with superpowers talked to Han Lao, his attitude was very respectful and he didn't dare to be rude. He knew some inside information. Their Yancheng Base and the No. 3 Base in City B were jointly manufacturing a drug that could purify polluted water. Now I heard that there has been some progress.

Although the man himself is a supernatural being, his family is not. Because the water resources are polluted, the price of clean water is now calculated by milliliter. If this continues, his family will not be able to afford drinking water.

Alas, if he had known this, he might as well have awakened a non-offensive water-based ability. At least now he doesn't have to worry about not having water to drink every day.

The research institute usually conducts experiments and requires quietness and undisturbed space, so it is located in the northwest corner of the base, some distance away from the market.

The man who was carried back by everyone had become more and more zombified during this period. His pupils changed from scarlet to grayish white, with more white in his eyes, and his signature zombie nails appeared on his hands.

If he was like this just now, there would be no need for Han Lao and the others to check. I'm afraid any survivor living in the apocalypse could tell that this man was definitely a zombie.

"...Actually, this isn't the first incident of this kind that's happened in the base. Today, a zombie happened at the market, so the news spread quickly. The previous incidents were all blocked by the base, and only people in our research institute and a few outside knew about it," explained Mr. Han.

"Since something similar has already happened a few days ago, have you made any progress, Mr. Han?" The man guessed something and was a little excited. When Mr. Han asked him to tell everyone the three-day time limit, he was actually very panicked.

You said that if they couldn't find out the cause within three days, the base would not dare to take action against Han Lao, a scientific researcher, and he would be the only one who would suffer the consequences. Such a big thing happened, even if it was to calm the anger of the people, someone had to be found to be responsible for this matter.

Now it seems that Mr. Han asked him to say this because he was certain about it.

Mr. Han nodded and said as he looked at the data on the notebook: "Well, we have tested the blood samples of those people who were sent here before, and even had their bodies dissected. I suspect that they became like this because they accidentally ate something. As for what it was, we have to wait for others to analyze the food residue in their stomachs to know."

The man couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when he heard this.

Since it is related to the food we eat, then there shouldn't be any major problems with the management of the Yancheng base. They didn't let people with the zombie virus in.

In this way, not only would the problem be much easier to solve, but he would also not have to worry about whether his family was safe in the base.

Otherwise, if it's really all the base's fault, this matter will be tricky.

Fortunately, the situation was not as serious as they imagined.

**

the other side.

Ruan Ning and his companions finally returned to the villa.

As soon as he entered the door, Ruan Ning saw a lot of people in the living room, everyone gathered together. Except for the six of them, the other members of the Dawn Team had already arrived.

Gu Yichen, who was sitting in the middle, had a somewhat grim look on his face until he heard noises coming from the door and saw their figures appear. All the absent people had returned, and his facial expression relaxed.

"I heard something happened at the market. How are you guys? Nothing happened, right?" he said in a deep voice.

Others also expressed their concern for Ruan Ning and his group who returned late.

They heard the news and came back half an hour earlier. There were only six of them, and they waited for them for a long time but had no news, so they were all worried that something might have happened to them.

Ruan Ning and Lin Yang participated in the entire event at the market and did not return until it was over.

"Brother, we are all fine." Ruan Ning also thought that the others might have returned some time earlier than them, so everyone looked so nervous, so he told everyone everything that happened at the market.

The rumors were far more dangerous and tortuous than the real situation. No wonder they were so worried about those who had not returned from the market.

"Ningning, didn't I tell you not to go to dangerous places before you went out? Why don't you take good care of yourself? Is it more important to understand the situation or your safety? Huh?" When saying this, Gu Yicheng's expression was very solemn.

Ruan Ning knew that this person was worried about her safety. Although they stayed there because the person infected with the zombie virus had been subdued by Lin Yang, she moved her lips but did not refute anything. She stood aside obediently with her eyes slightly lowered, like a student who had done something wrong.

Seeing her like this, a hint of helplessness flashed across Gu Yichen's dark eyes. No one knew how anxious he was when he waited in the villa for half an hour and didn't see anyone coming back.

If he hadn't known that she was with Lin Yang, that she wasn't alone, that Lin Yang would take good care of her, and that they might not be exactly where the accident happened, Gu Yicheng couldn't help but run out to look for someone. Fortunately, not long after, the few people who hadn't returned returned.

Seeing Ruan Ning being criticized for this, Lin Yang couldn't help but defend her: "Brother Gu, don't blame Sister Ruan Ning. We were there at the time and had such a good opportunity to understand the situation. It would be a pity to leave."

When he knew that they were at the scene of the incident and did not leave immediately after the danger occurred, Gu Yicheng thought about scolding the girl and letting her learn a lesson so that she would not go to dangerous places to join in the fun in the future.

But now that he saw that she was unharmed and she was listening to him so obediently, Gu Yicheng couldn't say anything too harsh to her.

Fortunately, no one was hurt this time.

It seems that only by letting her stay by his side can he feel completely at ease. Gu Yicheng doesn't want to see something like today happen again.

As for the person infected with the zombie virus, Gu Yicheng was not in a hurry. He thought differently from them. He felt that the possibility of someone carrying the zombie virus sneaking into the base was low. There must be something wrong in other aspects.

Just like when the water pollution occurred at Base No. 3 in City B, some people drank too much contaminated water to fill their stomachs due to lack of food, and then they showed symptoms of zombification.

As for the specific situation, they can wait for the reply from the base in three days.