This is a large group of grayish-white moths.
They were densely packed in every corner of the room, on the walls, ceiling, and bed.
Because their color was very similar to the white mycelium that covered the entire room, if Zhuo Guangyu had not sensed a little unusual smell before stepping into the ward, they would probably have startled all the moths.
"Let Wen Xu and the others come over." Zhuo Guangyu took two steps back quietly before turning around and whispering to the people behind him.
There is no doubt that this is where the parasites are born.
Wen Xu and the others rushed over quickly. Seeing the scene inside that made him suffer from claustrophobia, Wen Xu couldn't help but gasp.
"This is unbelievable," Wen Xu said. "Are these real organisms or infected?"
"They should be infectious agents, and we hope they are infectious agents," said Zhuo Guangyu.
If a room full of moths were infected, even if they released just one, the consequences would be disastrous.
"Put on the protective gear first and prepare to enter the field."
After putting the protective equipment in place, everyone returned to their original formation, and Zhuo Guangyu was the first to enter the ward.
As soon as we entered the ward, all the moths in the room were startled instantly. Densely packed moths flew everywhere in the small ward, and the sound of flapping wings reached everyone's ears.
The black figures around were soon covered by the white woven by a terrifying number of gray-white moths. Xie Xuan stood in the middle of the team and felt a familiar tingling pain in his temple.
[User: Xie Xuan (Abnormal State: Symbiosis)
Age: 20
Health: 100/100
Spirit value: 100/100
Ability: Not activated
Abilities: Create a 2×2×2 transparent cage that blocks all physical attacks, manipulate all objects and creatures within a one-meter radius, and boil any liquid the body touches.
Props: Sharp dagger]
[Current mission has been opened: B-level reproductive field, mission description: kill the parasite, contain the bacteria, mission completion reward: 160 points, unknown ability, mission failure penalty: death.]
"Hello everyone, I'm Bai Ze. I'll be assisting you as the communicator for this mission."
"The current detected spore concentration is 35%."
Xie Xuan opened her eyes and found herself standing in a ward.
The layout of the ward seemed familiar, with two beds and an instrument in the middle, both of which were empty.
Did she just enter the field? Xie Xuan suddenly felt that her memory was a little fuzzy.
"Xie Xuan, what's wrong?" A familiar voice came from behind Xie Xuan.
Xie Xuan turned around and saw Ling Wenqing, who was wearing a black protective suit, looking at her.
Ling Wenqing? Xie Xuan was a little dazed, feeling like she had forgotten something.
She tried hard to recall and finally remembered what she had forgotten, "...Where's Zhou Yuanyuan?"
"We've been separated from her," Ling Wenqing said, "but her special ability can at least protect her. Let's make this a quick decision."
Xie Xuan thought of Zhou Yuanyuan's special ability and nodded, "That's right."
Ling Wenqing turned around and walked out with Xie Xuan. When they walked out of the ward, Xie Xuan suddenly saw a gray-white moth perched on the door frame.
The moth's color was very similar to the white door frame. If Xie Xuan hadn't moved its gray-white eyes when she walked by, she might not have noticed it.
"Why are there moths here?" Xie Xuan asked.
Ling Wenqing turned around and saw the moths. He said without surprise, "Isn't it normal to have moths?"
Xie Xuan was confused for a moment, "...Is this normal?"
"This is inside the territory, so of course there are moths everywhere." Ling Wenqing continued walking forward, "We need to find the place with the most moths."
Xie Xuan was still wondering why there were moths everywhere in the field when the moth that was resting on the door frame suddenly flew up and pounced towards Xie Xuan.
The grayish-white moth fluttered its wings, and white scales fell down. Xie Xuan was suddenly pulled back hard by Ling Wenqing.
"What are you daydreaming about?" Ling Wenqing's tone was stern. "Even though we're wearing protective clothing, we should still try not to get contaminated by the scale powder."
Xie Xuan nodded blankly, "Okay, I understand."
The hospital corridor was very white and bright, stretching forward as if there was no end.
Xie Xuan followed Ling Wenqing forward. The doors of the wards on both sides of the corridor were closed, but Ling Wenqing didn't seem to have any intention of checking.
"Where are we going?" Xie Xuan couldn't help but ask, "Don't we need to check the wards on both sides?"
"No need." Ling Wenqing said, "I know where the parasite is."
Xie Xuan said "Oh" hesitantly, a little confused about how Ling Wenqing knew where the parasite was.
But Ling Wenqing's tone was firm, so Xie Xuan could only continue to follow him.
After walking for an unknown amount of time, more and more moths were landing on the surrounding walls. Xie Xuan suddenly remembered the seventh rule of the moth-catching guide that was widely circulated on the Internet: the parasites are the core of the infection, and the moths around them must be the most numerous and largest.
Yes, such an important guide, she had memorized it all when she first joined the Ecological Bureau, so how could she suddenly forget it just now?
When Xie Xuan felt strange, Ling Wenqing suddenly stopped.
Xie Xuan came to her senses and looked forward. The corridor door marked with the emergency exit was half open, revealing the dark corridor inside.
Is the parasite in the safe passage? Xie Xuan thought so, and saw Ling Wenqing took out his gun and walked carefully into the corridor.
Xie Xuan subconsciously shook her hand with her backhand, but nothing appeared in her hand.
Strange, what is she holding? Xie Xuan is confused.
She felt a little weird today, as if she had forgotten a lot of things.
But what had she forgotten? Xie Xuan tried hard to recall it again.
She was an orphan since childhood and grew up in an orphanage. After she turned eighteen, she moved out of the orphanage and worked in a convenience store. Her salary was barely enough to live on. Half a month ago, she was accidentally infected and became a mutant. She then entered the Ecological Bureau's containment department to contain the bacteria.
Bacteria strain? Xie Xuan was confused again. What is a bacteria strain?
"What are you daydreaming about?" Ling Wenqing stood at the entrance of the safe passage and turned to look at Xie Xuan. "The parasite is inside. We can complete the mission if we kill it and collect its eggs."
Yes, the eggs should be stored. Xie Xuan's frown relaxed. "Sorry, I may not have rested well."
Ling Wenqing's expression softened a bit. "Ever since spring arrived and the moths started laying eggs in large numbers, everyone's been so busy that we haven't had much time to rest."
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