At the same time, in Zhuji City, the Phantom team was busy clearing the zombies in the areas around the shopping mall. They had been killing zombies since morning and had not stopped at all. It was not until four o’clock in the afternoon that they finished clearing all the zombies.
While the members were cleaning the battlefield and collecting the supplies from the building and stores in the area, Jiao Lizhi and Du Beiye were busy collecting everything from the shopping mall.
With her space able to absorb the zombie virus, Jiao Lizhi did not even let go of supplies that were stained with zombie blood or flesh.
When they regrouped, the sky had darkened. Instead of ordering the members to prepare dinner, Jin Xuyan said, "We will return to base now."
Although the members were curious about the sudden change in their Captain’s decision, no one asked. Jiao Lizhi took out a military chopper and soon after, they left the city.
During this time, the members took a rest and had some food to replenish their stamina and energy. While eating, Jin Xuyan told Feng Yun about his Brother’s condition.
Everyone thought that he would be worried and unable to eat. Unexpectedly, after learning about his youngest brother’s condition, Feng Yun only nodded and continued eating his food.
Seeing him like this, the members exchanged glances, but no one disturbed him. While he looked calm outside, everyone understood that he must be worried and wanted to be alone.
After learning Feng Zhen’s condition, Du Beiye was confused. Logically speaking, his condition should improve after taking the cure. But instead of getting better, his condition worsened.
Unable to find the reason, she asked, "Krayan, what do you think about this matter?"
"Host, without enough data, the System can’t give you any answer."
Du Beiye thought for a moment before she replied, "I will find a way to get his blood sample."
The military chopper flew above the city, and the loud propeller sound attracted the attention of people hiding in the buildings. When they saw the emblem on the chopper, several groups used flashlights to show their location.
Noticing the SOS signal, Zhang Yuan said, "Captain, there are people asking for help."
Jin Xuyan glanced outside the glass and said, "Ignore them. We have cleared all the zombies in this area and did not take the supplies. As long as they come out, they will not starve to death."
Hearing this, Zhang Yuan nodded. "Understood."
As the military chopper flew further, the people hiding in the buildings could not help but curse. While most of them were unwilling to take the risk and continued to hide, some people noticed the silence.
When they were sure that they did not hear the zombies’ roar, they came out of their hiding space, carrying any weapon they could find.
The moment the ones hiding saw this, they sneered. But no one realized that their decision at this moment determined their survival in the future.
One and a half hours later, the Phantom team arrived at the Lin’an City base.
At this moment, the guards were already familiar with them, and when they saw the base’s emblem on the chopper, they quickly informed their Captain.
Receiving the permission, Zhang Yuan flew the chopper to the third ring area directly. There was an open field built specially as a landing area.
After the members came out of the military chopper, Jiao Lizhi stored it in her Space. They underwent an inspection before they left the landing area.
The members returned to their places and took a shower before they went to visit Feng Zhen in the hospital. Unlike them, Jin Xuyan, Jiao Lizhi, and Du Beiye went to find Mo Junjie instead.
Thanks to Wen Hanli’s information, they found him in the laboratory. Since the laboratory was a restricted area, they had to wait outside while a guard went to inform Mo Junjie.
Ten minutes later, they saw him come out wearing a white robe. The moment he saw them, Mo Junjie cut to the case and handed a folder to Jin Xuyan.
"Captain, this is the result of the blood test. Based on the data, Feng Zhen’s DNA showed signs of evolving."
Jin Xuyan read the data and asked, "Is he awakening his ability?"
Shaking his head, Mo Junjie replied, "The signs are similar to the awakening, but he is not awakening his ability."
After he said this, Du Beiye suddenly asked, "Do you mean that instead of awakening his ability, that boy is mutating?"
Mo Junjie looked at her for a moment before he nodded. "Well, it could be summarized into that."
"Do you still have his blood sample?" Du Beiye asked again.
This time, Mo Junjie did not answer her, and asked her back instead, "Why do you ask this? Do you want his blood sample?"
"Yes."
Receiving her confirmation, Mo Junjie looked at her with a complex gaze. When Du Beiye thought that he would not give her the blood sample, he suddenly said, "Follow me."
Before leaving, Du Beiye turned to Jiao Lizhi and said, "Sister, you should go back first. It might take a while for me to go back."
"Okay," Jiao Lizhi nodded.
After they entered the laboratory, Jiao Lizhi turned to her fiancé and said, "Brother Yan, let’s go to the hospital."
Jin Xuyan was also curious about Feng Zhen’s condition and agreed readily. "Okay."
While they went to the hospital, Du Beiye was led to a separate laboratory by Mo Junjie. This area was built when Xun Che asked for his help during the zombified maggots case.
Except for him, the only one who could access this place was Xun Che. When they arrived in the laboratory, Mo Junjie opened the lock using a black card, his fingerprints, and his pupils.
Seeing the layers of security, Du Beiye raised her eyebrows.
While it was a good security measure in this era, for people who had an advanced AI like her or the Matkuna Race, opening this door was as easy as breathing. But her identity could not be exposed, so she said nothing.