Chapter 114 Crimson Sorrow Hello, Bai Heng
Lu Jin and Bai Heng looked at each other.
The two of them have been "harmonious" for far too long.
Bai Heng's usually gentle gaze appeared unusually sharp under the cold white lights of the laboratory.
He whispered, “Recently, I discovered that a large amount of data has flowed to a new center, and many researchers have been reassigned to conduct closed experiments. I found out about a number [BEAM-777]. Do you know what that is? The file should be sealed. My access is about right, so it will take some effort.”
During this period, he worked day and night to collect all sorts of suspicious information.
He hadn't seen Sang Li for far too long.
This is the only way I can numb myself.
Lu Jin frowned and looked into the distance.
BEAM-777.
Of course he knew.
"This anomaly was contained ten years ago, but later entered a dormant state. It is classified as an extremely dangerous S-level anomaly."
Bai Heng raised an eyebrow slightly and asked in a deep voice, "S-rank? What are your specific abilities?"
A cold glint flashed in Lu Jin's eyes: "Its name is [Crimson Sorrow]. Its ability should be to devour all abnormal abilities for a short period of time, rendering them completely ineffective. Neither abilities nor experimental procedures can work against it."
Bai Heng frowned and began typing on the keyboard.
Lu Jin: "What kind of experiment are they conducting? Did Bloomberg go too?"
"Yes, I suspect it's related to you and Sang Li."
This means that if Sang Li acts rashly, it could trigger a chain of risks.
She might even face BEAM-777.
She already lacked offensive capabilities, so the outcome of the encounter would certainly be even more worrying.
What do you suggest we do?
Bai Heng paused slightly on the keyboard, his fingertips tapping the air as he organized his thoughts: "I've investigated all the researchers' recent papers and research directions. It seems BEAM wants BEAM-777 to evolve, not just to enhance its abilities, but also possibly to expand its nullification range, or rather, to completely control it while it evolves. What kind of anomaly is 777? Have you had any contact with it alone?"
“No, I hadn’t joined the team yet at that time,” Lu Jin said. “According to the files I have, 777 is actually a twin anomaly. The two individuals share the same core mechanism, but exist independently. Its spread mechanism is not a mental attack, but a physical action. Specifically, if one of the twins senses danger, it will release red smoke. This smoke acts directly on the central nervous system, which can temporarily nullify any abnormal ability, while also having a fatal effect.”
"Such a dangerous anomaly consumed a lot of weapons and sacrificed a lot of personnel to contain it. At that time, we should have only captured it alive."
Bai Heng frowned even more: "So that's why it's called 'Crimson Sorrow'? Red is not only a warning, but also a danger signal. It ignores spatial distance; the center of the smoke formation is two individuals as its diameter. No matter where you hide, as long as you enter the range, you will be affected. It doesn't sound good to me."
Lu Jin slowly exhaled, his eyes turning cold: "That's why it was never fully released, and it was kept undercover. I don't even know where it is. It's said to be under anesthesia and in a deep sleep, but some say it was released into human society like Sang Li to stimulate the evolution of abnormal abilities. However, even if the researchers control some of its abilities, they can't predict when the two twins will release and spread simultaneously. If BEAM really allows it to evolve, any abnormal entity that gets close to it could lose all its abilities in an instant. BEAM777, in a sense, is a good weapon for dealing with abnormal entities."
Bai Heng remained silent.
After a while.
He spoke again.
"There's something else, but I can't find its source. It's called the [COLON-916] clone. Judging from the effects of the drug it used, it's probably not easy to deal with. Also, this thing isn't at headquarters, so you have to be careful."
“I will continue the investigation. You should go back,” Lu Jin said. “Don’t stay here and expose your location.”
"I won't see you off."
Lu Jin picked up his clothes, stood up, and left.
After he left, the laboratory fell into a deathly silence.
Bai Heng took a sip of hot cocoa.
He doesn't actually like sweet drinks, but Sang Li really likes them.
He brought some hot cocoa back from the office to calm his nerves.
Fingers tapped back and forth on the keyboard, but without a clear target. Like a ship adrift in the dark night, it tried to outline BEAM's next move by the faint light of data.
The constantly changing numbers, curves, and scattered information from abnormal case files on the screen made it impossible for him to truly calm down.
They probably haven't realized that Sang Li has lost control yet, which is good news.
And, before losing her memory, Sang Li should have already begun to formulate her own plans.
Bai Heng leaned back in his chair, his gaze falling on the messy pile of files on the table, his heart heavy as if weighed down by a piece of lead.
Difficulty breathing.
If she knew the whole story, she would never have sided with humanity again. With her abilities, her destructive power, and her will, she could very well have shattered the fragile, long-held balance between humanity and the aberrant beings.
Bai Heng sighed, his fingers hesitant to type any data.
He knew Sang Li's personality all too well. She seemed gentle, even giving the impression that she could be manipulated, but her inner strength and stubbornness were terrifying once she hardened up. Once she set her mind on a goal, it was irreversible.
He doesn't know what Sang Li will think, or whether he will give the abnormal entity freedom.
He knew all too well how much chaos and panic would be caused if all the anomalous entities contained in BEAM were released.
Not all abnormal beings are "human-like," possessing emotions and logic.
The purpose of BEAM is to protect the existence of humanity.
He must find her.
Thinking of Sang Li.
Sang Li.
Sang Li...
This name is like opening Pandora's box.
Bai Heng's chest heaved violently, his breathing hot and labored, and he stroked his neck.
Recalling the moment Sang Li bit him, the burning mark burned like flames inside his body, searing every nerve.
He gripped his collar tightly, tore open his shirt, turned on the air conditioner, and let the cool air wash over his burning skin, but it was no use.
Finally, the syringe was removed, and the special medicine was precisely injected into the body, bringing a brief moment of clarity to the needle tip.
My body is a bit overloaded.
At a time like this, you're still thinking about things you shouldn't be thinking about.
I'm a little tired.
I miss Sang Li.
He almost wanted to succumb to depravity and let his body go completely unrestrained, but reason held him back.
Is this the feeling after being "attracted" by Sang Li?
Just as we were preparing to proceed with the next step, the phone rang.
Bai Heng picked up the phone, his brows furrowing slightly. The call was coming from his office.
who?
"Hello?"
On the other end of the phone.
"Are you there?"
Sang Li's voice was clear and calm, and Bai Heng recognized it immediately.
Same as before.
Bai Heng was taken aback, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, but he calmed down and asked, "Where are you?"
The nonchalant reply came from the other end of the phone: "Your bed, your office, that's all I know."
"Wait for me."
Bai Heng drove to the office at top speed, having never driven so fast before, and didn't even ask why Sang Li had suddenly appeared there.
The roads were deserted at midnight, and the park was eerily quiet.
He pushed open the office door, and the aroma of hot cocoa wafted out, causing his gaze to momentarily pause.
Sang Li lay on his bed, wrapped in a fluffy bathrobe, with light pink strawberry socks on her feet.
This is blatant seduction.
Bai Heng's breath caught in his throat, his thoughts seemed to be captured and bound by invisible chains.
He paused, trying to remain calm as he spoke, but even he felt his voice came from a distant place: "What are you doing here?"
Sang Li smiled lazily: "Because I only know this place."
Bai Heng held his breath, walked forward, stopped by the bed, and looked down at her.
Something's not right.
Sang Li's entire demeanor was off.
She was like a flower in full bloom, so beautiful that she couldn't be ignored, yet so dangerous that it made one's heart tremble.
Bai Heng's heart suddenly tightened.
It feels very unfamiliar.
He almost doubted whether the person in front of him was her.
The original Sang Li was not like this.
Cute, shy, straightforward, and sometimes a little embarrassed and timid.
But at this moment, she made no attempt to hide anything, as if deliberately pushing all the shock she felt into his eyes.
"Don't you miss me?" she asked with a smile.
Bai Heng's Adam's apple bobbed slightly, his gaze darkened, and in the end, he couldn't lie any longer, saying in a low voice, "I really want to."
"Where do you want to go?" she pressed, her eyes burning brightly.
Bai Heng lowered his eyes, the words he uttered carrying a suppressed burning passion: "Forgetting to eat and sleep."
His gaze was fixed on it.
Her lips were rosy and beautiful, and her eyes were dreamy.
Sang Li stared at him for a few seconds, then suddenly curled her lips into a smile: "Want to guess why I came?"
Bai Heng's chest heaved slightly, and his eyes darkened: "You know everything."
“Yes.” Sang Li tilted her head, her eyes resembling those of a cunning and dangerous cat on the hunt. “As an experimental subject.”
She spoke very slowly, each syllable seemingly testing Bai Heng's emotions.
Bai Heng stared at her, trying to find a familiar warmth in her eyes, but what he saw was a deep emptiness.
There is no softness, no timidity, no coquetry.
There was nothing there.
In an instant, a chill ran down his spine.
He was even somewhat afraid.
Fear of Sang Li before him caused him to subtly change.
"It's really not easy for me to survive," Sang Li said casually. "Everyone was watching me. If I hadn't been smart enough, I would be..."
She paused, then stretched out her finger and gestured in the air, as if tracing the curve of a petri dish.
"It has already been lying inside, sliced, dissected, and numbered."
Bai Heng looked at her.
Why didn't she go to Lu Jin, but instead went to me first?
What's the purpose?
She possessed what Sang Li desired.
He knew that Lu Jin and Sang Li had already had an intimate relationship, so she actually had no reason to choose him first.
Although, Bai Heng was very happy.
He swallowed hard and sat down on the edge of the bed: "So what do you want to do?"
Sang Li didn't answer, but instead looked at him and smiled: "You don't seem to be very welcoming to me."
Bai Heng asked, "Have you found your lost memories?"
Sang Li replied, "No, I just saw it."
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