Mou Xuan stared at the green wave spreading on the surveillance screen, and his heart felt as if it was being tightly grasped by an invisible hand.
The growth rate of these mutated plants is far beyond expectations. If left unchecked, the entire base will be devoured.
It is necessary to find substances that can inhibit the expression of their specific gene fragments as soon as possible, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous.
"Researcher Qin, Professor Gao, get ready, we are going to the area where mutant plants are densely populated." Mou Xuan's tone was firm and unquestionable.
Researcher Qin pushed up his heavy glasses, and a gleam of light reflected from the lenses: "I can't wait any longer, Commander. I believe we can find the answers we need there."
Professor Gao also nodded, his old face full of dedication to science: "Let's go without further ado."
At this time, Chen Yao came over with a trace of worry between her brows: "Mou Xuan, I want to go too."
Mou Xuan looked at Chen Yao's determined eyes, and his heart warmed, but he also became more worried: "Yaoyao, it's too dangerous there..."
"I know, but I can't let you take the risk alone." Chen Yao said firmly, with no intention of backing down.
"My special ability can help." Chen Yao possesses a rare psychic ability that allows her to sense dangers around her, which is undoubtedly an important guarantee in areas densely populated with mutant plants.
Mou Xuan looked at Chen Yao deeply, and finally nodded: "Okay, let's go together."
The fully armed team set off, with Defense Captain Song leading the elite team members to be responsible for vigilance and protection.
The closer you get to the area with dense mutant plants, the stronger the oppressive feeling in the air becomes.
All kinds of strange mutated plants are intertwined and baring their fangs and claws, as if they are ready to devour any creature that approaches.
The team advanced cautiously, taking every step with extreme caution.
Relying on his keen perception of plants, Researcher Qin constantly collected various samples and observed them carefully, hoping to find a breakthrough.
Suddenly, Researcher Qin stopped and fixed his eyes on a small plant growing in a dark corner.
The plant is a strange deep blue all over, and the leaves emit a faint fluorescence.
"That's it!" Researcher Qin shouted excitedly, "I feel like it contains substances that can interact with the special gene fragments of the mutant plants!"
Professor Gao also came over and after a careful observation, he rubbed his hands excitedly: "Yes, the structure of this plant is very special, it may be the key we have been looking for!"
Everyone was overjoyed and carefully collected a large number of these small plants and preserved them properly.
Just as they were about to return to base, an accident happened.
The mutated plants around them seemed to be stimulated by something and suddenly became manic, with vines waving and roots spreading, rushing towards them like a tide.
"Protect the researchers and professors!" Defense Captain Song shouted and led his team members to fight bravely.
The flashes of laser guns, the clash of swords, and the roars of mutated plants intertwined to form a thrilling battle symphony.
Mou Xuan commanded everyone to fight and retreat while escorting Researcher Qin and Professor Gao to evacuate.
"Yaoyao, use your ability to explore the way and find the safest retreat route!"
Chen Yao closed her eyes, and her mental power spread out like ripples, sensing the danger around her.
"There is a relatively safe passage on the left!"
Under Shen Yao's guidance, everyone fought and retreated, gradually breaking away from the encirclement of the mutant plants.
However, the number of mutant plants was too large and the attacks became more and more fierce. Defense Captain Song and his team members gradually felt overwhelmed.
At this moment, an even larger mutant plant emerged from the ground. Its vines were as thick as a giant python, and when it was waved, it had the power to destroy everything in its path.
"Not good!" Mou Xuan's heart sank, and a strong sense of uneasiness surged in his mind... Can they escape successfully?
Can the blue plant in your hand really save the base?
Thick night enveloped the base, and the flickering lights were beating restlessly like the pupils of a trapped animal.
There was a tense atmosphere in the air, like a taut bowstring that could break at any time.
All of this was caused by the small plant collected from the ruins.
Botanist Gao and mutant plant researcher Qin are currently soaking in the laboratory. Their disheveled hair and bloodshot eyes silently reveal their fatigue from the past few days.
The small plants were carefully placed on the sterile operating table, glowing eerily under the light.
Extraction, analysis, testing... every step was carried out with extreme caution. The air was filled with the smell of various chemical reagents, stimulating the nerves of both people.
Time passed by minute by minute, and the only sounds in the laboratory were the humming of the instruments and the rapid breathing of the two people.
Finally, after failure again and again, a hint of joy appeared on Botanist Gao's face.
He excitedly grabbed Researcher Qin's arm, his voice hoarse from exhaustion: "It's done! We succeeded!"
Researcher Qin widened his eyes in disbelief and took the test tube from Botanist Gao with trembling hands.
The light green liquid swayed gently in the test tube, emitting a faint light, as if it contained infinite hope.
This is the drug that can inhibit the expression of specific gene fragments in mutated plants!
The news spread throughout the base as quickly as electricity, and the originally dead atmosphere was instantly ignited.
People ran around to tell each other, their faces filled with joy at having survived the disaster.
The hope that had been suppressed for so long finally broke out of the ground and grew vigorously at this moment.
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