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Chapter 100 The Loss and Concealment of Underground Data

The unrest within the quarantine zone gradually subsided after several hours. Security forces suppressed the remaining disturbances, and the air was thick with the smell of disinfectant and nauseating blood.

Xiao Ran and Lu Zhao wore masks and mingled with the patrol team, trying their best to avoid being seen by others, as they searched along the planned route.

“We found something,” Lu Zhao said in a low voice, pointing to a ruined office with documents scattered all over the floor.

"The supply warehouse on the edge of the infected area was smashed open."

Xiao Ran squatted down and flipped through the documents on the ground. Most of them were administrative records and material lists, which were inconspicuous.

He didn't realize the seriousness of the matter until he picked up a report stamped with a red seal.

"Is this... the batch identifier for the gene expansion experiment?"

The report details the serial numbers of a series of virus samples, along with their corresponding experimental data.

These data appear to be directly related to the rate of viral mutation and transmission patterns within the quarantine zone.

"These data indicate that the spread of the virus was not natural, but rather artificially guided."

Xiao Ran frowned and said, "They seem to have deliberately designed the virus's transmission pattern to achieve some purpose."

Lu Zhao took the report and studied it carefully. "This document shows that the virus samples in the quarantine area should have been included in the base's 'rhythm management' of virus transmission, and monitored and controlled by a specialized department. However, judging from the report's records, there seems to have been unauthorized independent activation behavior."

"Unauthorized activation?" Xiao Ran repeated, a sense of unease rising in his heart.

"Does this mean someone is secretly manipulating the virus and bypassing the base's security system?"

Lu Zhao nodded. "It's very likely. Moreover, this report also mentions an experiment code name, 'Project Zero.' We need to find out exactly what this project is."

They continued searching the warehouse and soon found another relevant document.

This document is a case study analysis report on virus site configuration, which contains a large amount of data and coordinate information.

"These coordinates... seem to have a direct connection to the distribution of virus infection points within the quarantine zone."

Lu Zhao stared at the map on the screen, his finger tracing the coordinates.

"After careful analysis, I found that these coordinates seem to be directly linked to time and virus transmission data. It's like some kind of complex algorithm used to precisely control the range and speed of the virus's spread."

"An algorithm?" Xiao Ran was surprised. "They actually used mathematical models to control the spread of the virus?"

"This shows that they have a very deep understanding of the virus," Lu Zhao said.

"They not only know how to create viruses, but also how to use them."

“Take all these documents back,” Xiao Ran said. “Su Wanqing needs to see this data as soon as possible.”

The communicator suddenly rang; it was Ye's voice. "After the operation, I supplemented the data clues for the experiment number. One fragment seems to be inconsistent, but it wasn't intentionally omitted. I'll explain the motives later."

Xiao Ran and Lu Zhao exchanged a glance, both sensing each other's confusion.

"What does 'night' mean?" Xiao Ran asked.

“I don’t know.” Lu Zhao shook his head. “His words are always so obscure and difficult to understand. But judging from his tone, he seems to have discovered some important clue.”

Su Wanqing's voice came through the communicator. "Xiao Ran, Lu Zhao, be careful. Return as soon as possible; I need you to bring back all the data."

"Understood," the two replied in unison.

Inside the research lab at the base, Professor Yang was facing a pile of documents, his brow furrowed.

He carefully studied the materials he had brought back from the quarantine area, trying to find more clues.

"The owner of this document is a biologist named Aaron Kane."

Professor Yang adjusted his glasses. "He has a high reputation in the field of virus research, but he is reclusive and unpredictable. As far as I know, he was involved in a secret project on genetic modification, but the details have never been made public."

“Aaron Kane?” Su Wanqing repeated the name. “What is his area of ​​research?”

"The focus is mainly on viral gene recombination and directed evolution," Professor Yang said.

He believed that by modifying the genes of viruses to give them specific functions, it was possible to treat diseases or enhance human capabilities. However, his research methods were very radical, even somewhat insane.

“Radical?” Su Wanqing asked. “How exactly does it manifest?”

He believes that in order to achieve breakthroughs, no expense must be spared, including conducting human trials.

Professor Yang said, "He tried to persuade the base's higher-ups to allow him to conduct human experiments, but was refused. Later, he left the base to conduct research on his own."

“Continue investigating him,” Su Wanqing said. “I need to know his recent whereabouts and his connection to the unrest in the quarantine zone.”

Lin Che sat in his room, pale and weak. The night's mental control was causing him unbearable pain; his consciousness felt as if it were being torn to pieces, on the verge of collapse at any moment.

"Night, what exactly do you want to do?" Lin Che asked weakly.

"I'm helping you." Night's voice was cold and ruthless. "I'm making you stronger, freeing you from a weak fate."

"This isn't helping me at all!" Lin Che said angrily. "You just want to control me and use me!"

"Control and utilization are the very laws governing the existence of life." Night's voice was devoid of any emotion.

"The strong control the weak and use the weak to achieve their own goals. This is a natural choice."

Lin Che closed his eyes helplessly, knowing he couldn't fight against the night.

The power of the night was too great; he simply couldn't break free from its control.

"Su Wanqing..." Lin Che silently called her name in his heart.

"help me……"

After Xiao Ran and Lu Zhao returned to the base with the data, they immediately submitted all the information to Su Wanqing.

Su Wanqing carefully studied the information and then called a meeting with everyone.

"Based on the information we have gathered, the unrest in the quarantine zone was not an accident, but was deliberately created."

Su Wanqing said to everyone, "They seem to be conducting a secret experiment on viral gene expansion, and have successfully controlled the virus's transmission pattern."

“Gene expansion?” Lu Zhao asked. “What are they planning to do?”

“I don’t know.” Su Wanqing shook her head. “But this is definitely not a good thing. They may be trying to use the virus to create a more powerful weapon or to conduct some kind of evil experiment. We must find their mastermind as soon as possible and stop their plans.”

"The biggest problem now is that we don't know where the initial batches of the virus were generated."

Xiao Ran said, "If we can't find that place, we won't be able to completely destroy the virus, nor will we be able to stop them from continuing their experiments."

As Lu Zhao analyzed the data in the virus point configuration case, he suddenly said, "I've found some clues. These coordinates point to an abandoned underground laboratory located in an abandoned mining area near the base. This laboratory used to be the base's biological research center, but it has fallen into disrepair due to long-term neglect."

"An abandoned underground laboratory?" A glint flashed in Su Wanqing's eyes.

“That’s very likely where the initial batch of the virus was generated. We’re heading there immediately.”

The message from the night came again: "There are some hidden areas in the underground laboratory, where some important documents are stored."

Those materials might be helpful to us.

Su Wanqing was silent for a moment, then said, "Ye, are you sure these documents exist?"

"I'm just offering a suggestion," Night's voice was cold and ruthless.

Whether you believe it or not is up to your own judgment.

Su Wanqing took a deep breath and said, "Let's go."