When Gaia heard its Host’s question, it replied in the mechanical voice, "Food and water containing energy are good sources of nourishment for mutants."
"In the worst case, they could consume the crystal cores directly. But the impurities contained inside the crystal cores might cause some side effects such as memories lost and change in personality."
When she heard this, Jiao Lizhi heaved a sigh of relief. All crops planted in her space contained energy, even though it was not as much as the energy contained in the pond water.
As for the energy, she could use the sthanam crystals to help them. If that wasn’t possible, long-term consumption of the food and pond water should be able to help them recover one day.
Reaching this conclusion, she no longer hesitated and took away all of the test subjects, including the data stored in the offices. She didn’t even let go of the computers and experiment samples.
After she was done, she checked her watch and noticed that it was almost time for sunrise. Without wasting time, she entered her space and disappeared from that place.
Half an hour later, when a group of researchers came for work, they were stunned to see the empty rooms. The moment they realized what had happened, their faces turned pale, and they rushed out to report this matter to the 5th Elder.
Inside the space, Jiao Lizhi, Jin Xuyan, and Jiang Ziyi were standing in the grassland area. In front of them were countless operating tables and beds where the test subjects were tied up.
The faint sound of beeping from the machines was mixed with the roars of the chimeras in the distance.
After a long silence, Jiang Ziyi finally let out a chuckle and said, "I wonder what that old Pei looks like when he realizes that he was robbed."
He then turned to Jiao Lizhi and added with raised eyebrows, "Fengyan, you are really bold. You even dared to take them into your space. Aren’t you worried that they will cause you trouble?"
Hearing this, Jiao Lizhi replied without even giving him a glance, "You have been eating and sleeping in my place. It’s time for you to repay me with your body."
The moment she finished her words, Jin Xuyan stared at her, while Jiang Ziyi replied, "I sell my arts but not my body. Only my wife is allowed to touch me."
Noticing the ambiguity of her words that caused a misunderstanding, Jiao Lizhi explained, "I have a fiancé and am not interested in your body. What I mean is for you to take care of them."
"Since you are involved with the facility, you should have some knowledge of its conditions. Until they regain their consciousness, you will be responsible for their food and drink."
Jiang Ziyi rubbed his chin after listening to her words. He nodded and said, "While I know about Pei Gan’s experiments, I didn’t know much about their specific situation, nor the detailed information about the experiments."
Jiao Lizhi knew that this person wouldn’t agree immediately. With a wave of her hand, the three of them disappeared from that place and reappeared in the area where she stored the experiment data.
Pointing at the shelves, she said, "These are all the data regarding the experiments. You can read them slowly and gain a better understanding."
When others saw the amount of data, they might faint before they even started. But Jiang Ziyi didn’t refuse and nodded. "With this data, it will be easier for me to understand the best way to take care of them."
Jiao Lizhi was doubtful. But right now, he was the best candidate to take care of the mutants and chimeras. She and Jin Xuyan had many things to do, and they couldn’t take care of these people.
"Besides them, I also want you to take care of the chimeras."
This time, Jiang Ziyi finally showed a deep frown and said, "Unlike the mutants, those chimeras have already lost their human senses. They are no different from animals; it’s impossible for them to recover. Rather than letting them live like animals, it’s better to send them off and give them relief."
Although what he said was harsh, it was the truth. Jiao Lizhi knew that what he said made sense, but she couldn’t bring herself to end those chimeras’ lives. It was never their choice to end up like that. Also, somewhere deep within her, she believed that there was a way to save them.
Noticing her struggle, Jin Xuyan held her hand and said, "For now, just keep them alive. If something happens in the future, it won’t be too late to kill them."
Hearing this, Jiang Ziyi was angry. He glared at him and scolded, "It’s one thing for her not to understand. But you, how could you not understand? You will harm her if you continue to spoil her like this!"
Jin Xuyan felt that his words held hidden meaning. But before he could ask, Jiang Ziyi had already left angrily.
Despite Jiao Lizhi’s order for the system to restrain his ability, Jiang Ziyi was actually unaffected at all. It was easy for him to travel several hundred meters in a few seconds.
Noticing the strangeness of the situation, Jin Xuyan turned to his fiancée and reminded her, "Be careful of him. He is not simple."
Jiao Lizhi nodded and agreed. "I will keep an eye on him."
While they were discussing how to take care of the mutants and chimeras, outside the space, the Facility was shrouded in a tense atmosphere.
Boom! Crash! Crack!
The sound of something heavy crashing into the wall was heard coming from Pei Gan’s room.
As the 5th Elder who was responsible for the research, he rarely left the Facility. Therefore, there was a suite prepared especially for him to live in.
At this moment, a group of people was lying on the ground, groaning. They were covered in injuries and bleeding. But none of the guards helped them up. They only stood to the side and watched them coldly, as if they were looking at dead men.