Chapter 72: Snake on Desert Island (11)
A man and a snake were dragging a corpse out of the laboratory. Before they stepped out, they heard a rumbling sound outside.
Tao Xing was startled: "That's... a helicopter."
Someone is coming!
Not necessarily... Bai Sheng came here by helicopter, so the person outside might not be a human.
With caution, he took a few steps to the flat ground, looked up and saw that the sky was so dark that the light was almost blocked. There were dozens of planes and the rumbling sound was resounding.
A loudspeaker broadcast a message: "Listen, everyone below. You have been surrounded. Our company has investigated the illegal experiments you conducted. We advise you not to resist and surrender."
The words kept repeating as the plane circled low.
The moment Tao Xing appeared, the shouting stopped abruptly, the planes lowered the stairs in unison, countless people climbed down swiftly, jumped to the ground, and moved quickly to surround Tao Xing and the entire laboratory.
These people are not from relevant departments and are not dressed in specific uniforms. Look at the logo on the plane, it says: Lintian Biotechnology Group.
He is from a company and his name is also Lintian?
This company seems to be quite powerful. In comparison, Bai Sheng’s Lintian Research Institute is like a small workshop.
A middle-aged man in a suit and tie walked out of the airtight queue and showed a certificate: "Our company has been authorized by the relevant departments to seal up this laboratory and conduct a thorough investigation of the personnel involved. You are..."
He took out a booklet and compared the photos: "Your name is Tao Xing, stand there and don't move!"
He waved to the side, and four tall men came forward and held Tao Xing down. Two men in white coats shone beams of light at him.
Tao Xing did not resist and allowed them to examine her.
After the inspection, the man in the white coat said, "It's not an experimental subject."
The middle-aged man breathed a sigh of relief and said in a gentle manner, "Hello, Tao Xing, don't be afraid, we are here to save you." He took a step forward and said, "Let me introduce ourselves to you. We are from Lintian Biotechnology Group. My name is Gao Qi, and I am the group's vice president. This Lintian Research Institute is a special research and development institute under our company. I am sorry that we neglected management and only recently discovered the illegal experiments of this institute."
It seems that the relationship between the group and the research institute is that of a headquarters and a branch. If something happens to a branch, the headquarters will take the initiative to handle it, probably to protect the brand's reputation.
Gao Qi was about to say something, but he saw a golden head slowly popping out, with two red horns shaking slightly.
"Snake!" The vigilance that had just been relaxed in the surrounding area was immediately restored.
The snake paused, at a loss for a moment, and hissed a few times.
Tao Xing raised her hand to protect it: "It's just an ordinary snake, not an experimental subject."
Gao Qi raised his hand again to let the inspectors pass. A few of them were afraid of snakes and did not dare to get too close. They shone the light from a distance and said, "It is indeed not an experimental subject, but... snakes are fierce beasts after all. It is better to be careful."
Gao Qi said, "Tao Xing, we will deal with this snake properly. You'd better stay away from it."
"No, it won't hurt anyone."
People around him were suspicious: "Really? Are you sure?"
"I'm sure I can't be separated from it."
The snake beside him turned its head suddenly, its eyes sparkling.
Gao Qi thought about it and decided that compared to the experimental subjects, this pure human and snake were harmless. He said, "Okay, I allow you to take it with you. The people present are from the company's defense department and they have all been trained. Just in case... you should be careful."
He didn't say all the words, but Tao Xing heard them all. These people were very powerful. If the snake dared to move, they would subdue it immediately.
Tao Xing nodded: "Thank you for the reminder, I will."
Gao Qi then ordered everyone to enter the laboratory.
There was a crackling sound, and they dragged Bai Sheng's body back to the ground: "There is no one else down there."
Tao Xing briefly described the process of subduing Bai Sheng. Gao Qi was slightly surprised and praised, "It's not easy for you to escape death, and you can still subdue him. You are very brave." Then, he turned around and said, "Bring them all down."
Several people were pushed down from the plane one after another. They were all chained, with electric devices wrapped around their bodies and protective masks on their mouths. They looked listless and drooped their heads.
Tao Xing saw that they all had work badges on their chests. They were the people from the research institute. No, it should be said that they were monsters.
"Lintian Research Institute, the official staff including Bai Sheng are 27 people, all of them are...synthetics." Gao Qi sighed, "Of the remaining 23 interns, 16 have lost contact since arriving on the island."
Among these 16 people, of course, Tao Xing is also included. With so many people missing for such a long time, it is estimated that the research institute has an explanation to the outside world, such as what Bai Sheng revealed when he pretended to be Liang Yang, that they were transferred to the central department, their work had to be kept confidential, and they could not contact their families. In short, their families have not found anything unusual.
"Of the remaining seven people, six are normal people and have been protected by relevant departments. You are..."
"Wait, what about the other person?" Tao Xing interrupted Gao Qi.
Gao Qi paused and said, "Liang Yang... was killed by Bai Sheng. Bai Sheng pretended to be him, and was afraid of making mistakes, so he killed him before going to the island. His body was accidentally discovered, and that's why we were able to follow the clues and learn about the things happening at the institute."
After Gao Qi finished explaining, he continued, "You are the only normal one among the 16 interns on the island. According to them, the others are failures and have turned into half-human, half-animal monsters. Have you seen one?"
Tao Xing nodded.
"Okay, at least we're still on the island." Gao Qi breathed a sigh of relief. "We need to investigate on the island and need your cooperation. We'd like to ask you to stay here for a few more days. Do you... do you want to contact your family first to report that you're safe?" Gao Qi took out his cell phone and handed it to him.
Tao Xing had no idea who her family was: "No need, I'll stay and cooperate."
After that, the group went to carry out their tasks. Some went into the forest to search, some continued to check in the laboratory, and some were setting up tents. They also set up a single tent for Tao Xing and invited him in.
Tao Xing just moved her toes, thought for a moment, and looked at the snake beside her.
Because of resonance, he understood the snake's eyes.
The scarlet eyes blinked, as if to say: [Didn’t we agree to go back? Why are you staying?]
Although he couldn't hear the snake's words, he was sure that this was what the snake meant.
He smiled and retracted his action: "I'm just taking a look." Then he said to those people, "I have a place to stay on the island, I don't live here."
The other party was surprised and asked him where he could live. He just gave an answer to get by. The other party didn't force him and just told him that he hoped to find him at any time.
Tao Xing nodded and left with the snake.
His cave is on the other side of the hill, far away from the camp, so it is quite quiet.
Back in the familiar cave, with the fence closed, a man and a snake faced each other.
Tao Xing asked, "Aren't you hungry? Do you want to eat something?"
I haven't eaten for several months.
The snake shook its head. It didn't want to eat now. It just wanted to... mate.
The snake gently arched his neck and rubbed it affectionately.
And Tao Xing... he is a human after all. There are so many people on the island now, and there are patrols everywhere. What's more, it is still daylight. Even if he burns himself to death, he really can't do that.
He gently held the snake head and said, "I have something else to ask you."
He wanted to understand some things as soon as possible while it was easy for them to communicate with each other.
The snake is a little impatient. What's the matter? Tell me quickly.
"The human form you transformed into has a template. It's a virtual character created by a computer. Why did you transform into that exact form?"
The snake thought about it and blinked.
"Did they ask you to look?" Tao Xing understood the look.
The snake nodded.
Specifically for it to see, they want a virtual character to be combined with a snake?
But a virtual character is just a string of data, how can it be synthesized?
The snake came closer again, and the cold touch interrupted Tao Xing's thoughts.
He said, "There are people coming to the island. This won't work."
There was confusion in the snake's eyes.
Tao Xing understood it again. It was saying: Isn’t it your mating season? Can you control yourself?
He squeezed his hands and squeezed out two words from between his teeth: "I can."
The snake was even more confused.
Why should we exercise restraint when someone comes to the island?
Obviously people’s reactions are very strong.
Wouldn’t you feel uncomfortable holding it in like this?
It knows too well the feeling of being suffocated, and can almost make a lively snake become lifeless.
It rubbed against Tao Xing again, and its tail slowly hooked up and wrapped around the person's legs.
"Wait, this really won't work..." Tao Xing pulled its tail away. The cold and smooth touch made his palms feel even hotter.
The snake paused, realized something, retreated, and lay quietly on the ground.
Tao Xing was a little surprised to see it retreat. This time, it was quite easy to talk to.
His breathing was a little unstable, and he lifted the felt to rest, but before he lay down, he saw the golden body slowly changing.
The scales disappeared, revealing fair skin, slender white fingers, and black hair.
A naked human body slowly appeared before his eyes. The sunlight gently swayed on that body, making it look even more flawless and as white as jade. It raised its head, its clear red eyes covered with misty water vapor. Its gaze passed through Tao Xing's legs and looked into his eyes.
Tao Xing's breathing stagnated slightly and she looked away.
The body slowly approached and knelt in front of him. It raised its misty eyes and seemed to be staring at a certain place. Suddenly, it stuck out its tongue and licked it.
The soft tongue licked away a drop of sweat from Tao Xing's temple.
Tao Xing shuddered, veins bulging on his clenched hands. He touched the cold spot on his temple, slowly moved his gaze away, and his eyes darkened little by little.
"Tattatt..." The sound of patrolman's footsteps was heard outside the door.
Tao Xing loosened his tightly clenched hands, and instantly moved his gaze back, gently pushing the person in front of him: "Change back, don't be naked."
The snake understood what he said but not the reason. It could clearly feel that the human's reaction was getting more and more intense.
It did not step back, but held the hand, lowered its head and kissed it.
The cool itch made Tao Xing feel hot.
He didn't want outsiders to know that he was here, at least not in this way. He didn't pull his hand away forcefully, but only moved it gently twice. This kind of force was quite flirtatious. The man hugged his arms tighter, and then the kiss spread to his neck and chest. The man's cold hand reached into his collar.
Tao Xing pinched her fingers again, raised them with difficulty, and held the moving hand: "No, there really is someone."
He didn't realize that his voice had become hoarse.
The man had a dazed look on his face. He slowly raised his eyes, which were extremely pure and full of endless desire. He stared at Tao Xing's face, then licked away a drop of sweat from his Adam's apple.
"Click." The fence was opened.
The sunlight poured in through the "door" and before it fell all over the cave entrance, Tao Xing quickly lifted the felt and wrapped himself and the person in his arms tightly.
The person who opened the door saw Tao Xing, who was wrapped tightly in felt with only a pair of eyes showing, lying on the soft fallen leaves.
As for the person in his arms, his face was pressed against his neck, completely wrapped up, with no head, face or feet exposed. Tao Xing didn't want them to see the human form of the snake.
"Xiao Tao, you're going to live here." The visitor was surprised. "The tent over there is fine, let's go over there."
"No, I like it here."
"Um...well, you're going to bed, what time is it?"
"Do you have anything to do with me?"
"No."
"Then I want to sleep now."
"oh oh."
There was silence.
Tao Xing: "Do you want to watch me sleep?"
"Oh." The person came to his senses, "Okay, you take a rest, we're leaving, we'll call you if there's anything else."
Tao Xing: "Close the door. I'm a light sleeper. Can you guys stay away?"
"Okay, we're just taking a walk." The man closed the fence.
The sunlight gradually faded, the footsteps faded away, and those people really went far away.
The tightly wrapped felt made the two people stick close to each other, and all their reactions were visible. The cold bodies touched the hot ones, and just the slightest movement was enough to stir up huge waves under the calm lake.
The body in his arms kept moving, and then poked its head out from under the felt, its red eyes meeting Tao Xing's.
Suddenly, a burning kiss fell, and its body was suddenly pressed down.
Desire surged in an instant like a dam breaking.
The bright moon hangs in the sky, the sea breeze beats on the waves, and it is a rare good weather on the island with a bright moon and sparse stars.
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