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The young scholar nodded; he knew the pressures B2 faced.
But he also knew that if they didn't solve this mystery, they might miss the key to solving the problem.
"I will prepare a detailed report listing the difficulties we are currently facing and the possible consequences, as well as the reasons why my mentor needs to intervene."
As the young scholar spoke, he began organizing the materials in his hands.
b2 watched the young scholar's retreating figure and couldn't help but feel a surge of respect.
At this critical moment, the young scholar did not choose to escape, but bravely faced an almost certain death.
He turned and left the lab, preparing to report the situation to his superiors.
Jiang Xiao, who had just returned to his room to rest and was not making any noise, was woken up by someone knocking on the door.
This time it's a hospital.
The person knocking on the door said that the patient from last time had a new condition, and the hospital hoped that Jiang Xiao could bring a few thugs to handle it.
"hiss"
Shaking his slightly throbbing head, Jiang Xiao propped himself up from the bed.
What the hell are these thugs?
It's probably Wang Dayong and Shi Shi, the three of them.
Perhaps the hospital felt that calling it eerie was a bit impolite.
Well, what I'm saying is, this "thug" doesn't sound as good as "weird."
Jiang Xiao dragged the sleepy Shi Shi out of bed and then called Wang Dayong and Niu Jieshi.
The three then grabbed some breakfast from the base and hurriedly headed for the helicopter.
Anxiety was written on their faces, after all, the situation this time sounded even more serious than the last one.
But the information they received, including what they could do, showed that they were almost at the same point, with no progress whatsoever.
The helicopter's rotors spun at high speed, emitting a deafening hum. The four people quickly boarded the helicopter, which then took off and flew towards the hospital.
During the flight, Jiang Xiao looked out the window and saw that the bustling atmosphere of Shanghai and Hong Kong was even more vibrant than last time.
If I remember correctly.
Although Shanghai and Hong Kong have regained some vitality, only some hot pot restaurants, milk tea shops and some snack stalls have resumed normal business.
This time, not only have many shops reopened, but some large supermarkets and shopping malls have also resumed normal operations.
"It's so lively!"
Wang Dayong squinted at the bustling traffic below and couldn't help but sigh.
"If it weren't for their strange bodies and stiff walking posture, I would have almost thought that the disaster was over."
Jiang Xiao remained silent.
As expected, the upper echelons of the supernatural world kept the truth about the virus from these ordinary people.
Come to think of it, if we really told everyone that this virus was just the beginning, not the end, and that there was actually an omnipotent "god" who wanted to destroy the world.
God knows how this will turn out.
"Dad, look!"
The pilot saw Shi Shi, who was originally sitting in the back row, suddenly stand up excitedly and point to a "little dot" below.
In Jiang Xiao's eyes, this "little brother" was much clearer.
This is a mother taking her newborn child out.
The reason Shi Shi was so surprised was the baby's condition.
Young and mature.
Although it is still an infant's body, the face has completely lost its collagen, making it look wrinkled, and the body seems to have lost its moisture.
Moreover, this baby was only born a short time ago, but he could already walk on his own and speak clearly.
"What's so strange about that?" Jiang Xiao glanced at him. "Have you forgotten the gene lock theory that the doctor summarized before he died?"
"Exactly!" Shi Shi exclaimed, acting all shrewd for her age. "You old man, it's obvious you weren't paying attention in class!"
"hehe."
Wang Dayong chuckled twice, scratching the back of his head, indicating that he had indeed been a tiny bit distracted at the time.
According to the doctor's understanding, God abandoned the plan to invade the virus and instead began to "modify" the human genetic code.
It can cause human cells to proliferate uncontrollably.
That baby is the most obvious example.
The group flew thoughtfully to the area where the hospital was located, which had long since turned into a chaotic mess.
The crowds were so large that some patients were even lying in the hospital courtyard, with their families anxiously watching over them, creating a heartbreaking scene.
"Judging from this situation, it's much more serious than last time."
Shi Shi frowned, a sense of foreboding rising in her heart.
"We need to hurry and see if we can help."
The helicopter quickly arrived over the hospital. Jiang Xiao looked at the almost empty space below and decisively spoke to the pilot.
"Let's land directly on the rooftop."
The pilot skillfully maneuvered the helicopter and landed it steadily on the rooftop.
The four quickly disembarked, only to find a doctor in a white coat standing alone on the rooftop, looking somewhat isolated and helpless.
"You are finally here."
The doctor looked somewhat haggard, but a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes when he saw Jiang Xiao and the others.
"How is the situation?" Jiang Xiao quickly stepped forward to ask.
"It's worse than we expected. The number of patients has surged, and our medical staff are almost all busy with resuscitation efforts and have no time to spare."
The doctor's voice carried a hint of weakness.
"Take us to see it."
Jiang Xiao didn't say much and directly issued the order.
The doctor led them through the hospital corridor, where patients lay on both sides, and medical staff busily moved among them; the scene was almost chaotic.
Jiang Xiao and his group followed the doctor to a makeshift isolation area, where the patients were in more serious condition than those outside.
Their faces were pale, and they were breathing rapidly; clearly, their condition had reached a very critical stage.
"We need your help, especially in dealing with some special situations."
A pleading look appeared in the doctor's eyes.
Jiang Xiao nodded, indicating that he understood.
He turned to look at Wang Dayong and Shi Shi, both of whom had solemn expressions.
"We will do our best."
Jiang Xiao's voice was firm. He knew that this mission was by no means easy, but they had no room to back down.
Without further ado, the doctor directed Jiang Xiao and the others to the same ward as before, indicating that the patient's condition had undergone new changes.
Jiang Xiao and the others followed the doctor through narrow corridors, the tense atmosphere in the hospital almost suffocating.
Because the wards were already overflowing.
Countless patients with festering sores could only lie helplessly in the hospital corridors, waiting to die.
They arrived at the same ward as before, but the door was guarded by several fully armed security guards, indicating that something was amiss.
Chapter 586 Sister Bai Liu's Trouble
The atmosphere inside the room was in stark contrast to the outside world; it was deathly silent.
Jiang Xiao and the others went inside and saw the same patient lying on the bed.
But his body underwent a new change—his skin had a faint metallic sheen and seemed to be slowly wriggling.
Jiang Xiao frowned, stepped closer, and began to observe carefully.
The patient's eyes were closed and his breathing was weak, but there was an area on his chest that kept bulging and collapsing, as if something was growing inside.
Moreover, the "luster" of this metal is not color, but scales.
"How is this going?"
Jiang Xiao turned to the doctor, her voice carrying a barely perceptible hint of worry.
The doctor shook his head, looking helpless.
“We don’t know either. This situation started last night. We’ve tried various medications, but none of them have worked. It seems like his body is undergoing some kind of self-modification.”
"Self-transformation?"