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Chapter 107 Warning Signs of Virus Leakage

Gunfire continued intermittently inside the base. Although the conflict between Zhang Jun and Wang Hua had reached a fever pitch, order in other areas was becoming increasingly chaotic.

Su Wanqing stood in the temporary command post, looking at the red alarm flashing on the table, her heart heavy.

"Li Ming reports: There is an unidentified gas leak in the B area laboratory; it has been sealed off."

The sound from the communicator broke the silence.

Su Wanqing frowned: "Unidentified gas? Report the details immediately."

"Preliminary assessment indicates it's a virus. Researchers within the locked-down area have been infected, but the exact number is unknown." Li Ming's voice was filled with panic.

"A virus?" Xiao Ran's voice was low. "How could a virus leak suddenly occur?"

"Prioritize the lockdown and isolate the infected. Lu Zhao, try to check the base's surveillance footage to see what happened." Su Wanqing calmly issued the order, suppressing her inner unease.

Lu Zhao acted quickly; a few minutes later, he obtained some surveillance footage by hacking into the base's wireless system.

"The surveillance footage shows that the guards outside the B-zone laboratory tried to cover up the leak immediately, but several laboratory personnel escaped and are spreading the news."

"Trying to cover it up?" Xiao Ran frowned. "This means the problem is not simple."

"Be careful, Che." Su Wanqing looked at Lin Che, who was standing in the corner. His face was a little pale, as if he had been affected by something.

Lin Che simply nodded slightly, remaining silent. The night's control was becoming increasingly severe, and he could feel himself gradually losing himself.

"Professor Yang, you know the most about viruses. What's the situation now?"

Su Wanqing turned to Professor Yang, who was standing to the side. This elderly researcher with gray hair was the head of the base's virus research department and one of the top virologists in the country before the apocalypse.

Professor Yang was intently analyzing the sample data brought back from the leak area, his face filled with seriousness.

"Preliminary analysis indicates that the leaked virus is a variant that spreads very rapidly, primarily through the air."

I obtained distribution data on the evolving virus from the scene, and the rate of its spread is astonishing, far exceeding our previous predictions. Su Wanqing, I suggest you treat this with caution; it's much more dangerous than we anticipated.

"So, does this mean the virus is evolving at an accelerated pace?" Su Wanqing asked.

"Yes. Moreover, the data shows that this variant is more virulent, and the symptoms after infection are more severe," Professor Yang replied.

"This...this is not a good sign." Xiao Ran's voice was full of worry.

Just then, Lin Che suddenly spoke, his voice icy: "We must immediately enter the core area of ​​the laboratory to obtain more detailed internal information. Only by understanding the source of the virus can we find a solution."

Su Wanqing was stunned for a moment. She knew that it was not Lin Che who said those words, but Ye, who was controlling his body.

"No. The situation is unclear right now, and it would be too dangerous to rush into the core area of ​​the laboratory."

Su Wanqing resolutely refused. "What we need to do now is to control the situation and prevent the virus from spreading further."

"Are you scared?" Night's voice was mocking. "You only care about your own safety, but not the fate of the entire base."

“I just don’t want to take unnecessary risks,” Su Wanqing said coldly.

"Risk? Risk is the norm for our survival! To survive, we must dare to take risks!" Night's voice grew increasingly frantic.

"Calm down, Che." Su Wanqing tried to comfort Lin Che, but she knew that her efforts might be in vain.

"Don't try to influence me anymore," Night's voice was filled with anger.

"I am the key to controlling the overall situation. Now, immediately order Lu Zhao to activate the laboratory's defense system and allow me to enter the core area!"

Su Wanqing gritted her teeth. She knew that if Lu Zhao followed Ye's orders and activated the laboratory's defense system, the consequences would be unimaginable.

"Lu Zhao, stay at your post and do not allow anyone to enter the core area of ​​the laboratory unless you receive my explicit instructions!" Su Wanqing said sternly.

Lu Zhao nodded, his fingers flying across the keyboard, enhancing the laboratory's defense system.

Night seemed to sense Su Wanqing's determination, and her voice grew even more sinister: "You've angered me. I'll make you regret this."

Su Wanqing ignored Ye's threat; she knew this was a battle of wills.

She must remain calm in order to lead the team out of this predicament.

“Professor Yang, let’s hand over the data on the virus spread to the base’s higher-ups and let them handle it themselves. We can’t intervene directly; it will only cause us unnecessary trouble,” Su Wanqing said to Professor Yang.

Professor Yang hesitated for a moment: "But if we don't intervene, the virus might get out of control..."

“I believe they will take measures,” Su Wanqing said.

"Our current task is to collect supplies and prepare for evacuation. Xiao Ran and Lu Zhao, you two focus on the subsequent evacuation preparations and don't need to worry about the virus incident."

"Yes," Xiao Ran and Lu Zhao replied and began to get busy.

Su Wanqing watched their busy figures, her heart filled with worry.

She knew that the crisis had only just begun.

The communicator rang again; it was Li Ming again. "Su Wanqing, the situation is worse! Zhang Jun and Wang Hua's men have engaged in a full-scale conflict, and the entire base is in chaos! The laboratory area has also been affected, and the scope of the virus leak is expanding!"

Su Wanqing took a deep breath and told herself that she had to stay calm.

"Attention all personnel, enter Level 1 combat readiness!" she said in a deep voice.

"Be prepared to evacuate at any time!"

Upon hearing the order, Xiao Ran and Lu Zhao moved even faster. They knew that danger was imminent.

Lin Che remained standing in the corner, his face pale and his body trembling slightly.

The night's control grew stronger and stronger, and he could barely control his thoughts and actions.

Amidst the cacophony of gunfire and sirens, Su Wanqing looked at everything before her, her heart filled with uncertainty about the future.

"Level 1 combat readiness has been activated. The base is in chaos. The fighting between Zhang Jun and Wang Hua's troops is intensifying, and the virus leak in the laboratory is worsening." Li Ming's anxious voice came through the communicator, like a drumbeat constantly pounding on Su Wanqing's nerves.

Su Wanqing stood in front of the tactical table in the center of the temporary command post, her finger tracing across the base map.

"The situation is worse than expected. Xiao Ran, Lu Zhao, come here."

Xiao Ran's tall figure walked over first, followed by Lu Zhao. Both of them had solemn expressions, clearly having a full understanding of the situation at the base. "Now is not the time to assign blame; the important thing is how to evacuate safely."

Su Wanqing got straight to the point, "According to the information provided by Li Ming, patrols inside the base have become sparse, but the security zone is being sealed off more and more tightly. We need a covert route to avoid the main conflict areas."

After thinking for a moment, Xiao Ran said, "There is an abandoned underground passage outside the base. It was originally the drainage system of the chemical plant, but it was later abandoned. The terrain is complicated and there are many branching paths. If we can use this passage, we can reduce direct confrontation with the enemy."

Lu Zhao added, "The entrance to this passage is located near the western wall of the base, but that is also one of the most heavily monitored areas."

“We can use jammers.” Lu Zhao turned to Su Wanqing, his face calm. “I designed a wireless jamming device that can block most of the tracking signals in the base and interfere with the monitoring system. If operated properly, we can remain concealed during the withdrawal.”

Su Wanqing nodded. "Lu Zhao, what's the specific plan?"

“The core components of the jammer need to be borrowed from the lab, and it will also take at least half an hour to debug. But the lab is currently sealed off, and the situation is unclear.” Lu Zhao frowned. “I need to know the situation inside before I can determine whether we can successfully obtain the equipment.”

At this moment, Lin Che, who was standing in the corner, suddenly spoke, his voice cold and emotionless: "I can open a path through the core area of ​​the laboratory."

Su Wanqing looked at Lin Che, whose face was pale, and felt a sense of vigilance.

She knew that it wasn't Lin Che who was speaking now, but Ye, who was controlling his body.

"Night, what exactly do you want to do?" Su Wanqing asked coldly.

"What for? Of course, it's to help you get out of this hellhole as soon as possible."

The voice in the night was full of sarcasm, "Instead of going around in circles, we should just evacuate from the area with the richest resources. In addition to virus samples, there are also a lot of medical supplies and weapons inside the laboratory. If we can take these things with us, our chances of survival will be greatly increased."

Xiao Ran frowned. "Ye, what you're saying is too risky. The lab is fraught with danger right now; entering rashly will only increase the risk."

"Risk? Risk is unavoidable. You're being too cautious; you'll only miss opportunities." Night's voice was full of impatience.

"Absolutely not!" Su Wanqing said firmly. "Our top priority right now is ensuring everyone's safety, not coveting unnecessary supplies. The laboratory is too risky; I won't allow anyone to enter."

Night was silent for a moment, seemingly suppressing her anger. "Do as you please. I just don't want to see you struggling pointlessly in the apocalypse."

“Professor Yang, we need your opinion now.” Su Wanqing turned to Professor Yang, who was standing to the side, trying to change the subject. “Before we leave, we need to replenish some technical equipment to ensure that subsequent research can continue. What equipment do you think is essential?”

Professor Yang adjusted his glasses and said, "In addition to the virus samples, we need a high-precision analyzer, as well as some key reagents and culture dishes. These devices are crucial for our subsequent research."

"Lu Zhao, arrange for manpower to search for these devices as much as possible," Su Wanqing ordered.

"Yes." Lu Zhao immediately began to act.

"Xiao Ran, what do you think?" Su Wanqing looked at Xiao Ran, seeking his opinion.

Xiao Ran said in a deep voice, "This abandoned passage has a complex terrain and may contain unknown dangers. We must be fully prepared to deal with any emergencies."

Su Wanqing nodded. "I agree with you. We need to carry enough weapons and ammunition for any eventuality. However, we must try to remain concealed and avoid attracting the enemy's attention."

Xiao Ran said worriedly, "Violent clashes during the evacuation are inevitable. If the enemy launches a fierce attack, we may not be able to guarantee that everyone can escape safely."

“I know your concerns,” Su Wanqing said softly as she walked to Xiao Ran’s side. “I will do my best to ensure everyone’s safety. However, we cannot abandon the evacuation plan because of concerns about risks. Now, we must seize every minute and second to leave this place as soon as possible.”

"I understand." Xiao Ran's tone softened somewhat.

"Che, how are you feeling now?" Su Wanqing turned to look at Lin Che. His face was still pale, and his body was trembling slightly. Clearly, Ye's control was gradually strengthening.

Lin Che did not answer, but clenched his teeth tightly, as if he was trying his best to suppress something.

"Night, stop torturing him," Su Wanqing said sternly.

"I was just helping him," Night's voice was cold and ruthless. "He should be grateful to me, not afraid of me."

"Do you think I don't know your purpose? You want to use us, don't you?" Su Wanqing's voice was full of anger.

Night did not answer, but instead gave a meaningful smile.

"Lu Zhao, speed up the debugging of the jammer." Su Wanqing interrupted the silence of the night and turned to Lu Zhao. "We need to complete the preparations as soon as possible so that we can take the initiative during the evacuation."

Lu Zhao nodded and continued to bury himself in his work.

The room was silent except for the sound of typing and Li Ming's report coming from the communicator.

Su Wanqing felt heavy-hearted; she knew that a difficult evacuation operation was about to begin.

Su Wanqing's gaze swept across the expressions on everyone's faces in the room; they were all tense, like a fully drawn bowstring.

Li Ming continued to report the latest situation at the base, and the information struck her nerves like pebbles.

"...According to reports from our informants in various areas, at least three special operations teams have stopped obeying the orders of the base's higher-ups. They have begun searching for supplies on their own, and small-scale conflicts have even broken out between them."

Li Ming's voice was filled with obvious anxiety: "The situation is getting worse and worse, and there are signs of division within the army."

Su Wanqing frowned slightly; this was happening faster than she had anticipated. She had originally thought that the power struggle among the base's top brass would take longer to spread to the military, but she hadn't expected it to progress so quickly.

“Is the news about the defecting soldiers reliable?” she asked.

"At present, it seems reliable. Our people are continuing to confirm, but there is already a great deal of evidence that these teams have indeed broken away from the base's control," Li Ming replied.

"Lu Zhao, how's the jammer progress?" Su Wanqing turned to Lu Zhao, who was fiddling with the equipment.

Lu Zhao raised his head, his tone calm: "It will take at least twenty more minutes. The debugging of the core components is quite complicated, and the power supply to the base is currently unstable and could be cut off at any time."

"As soon as possible!" Su Wanqing commanded briefly.

Suddenly, the atmosphere in the room became even more tense. Lin Che, or rather, Lin Che who was controlled by the night, shuddered violently, and a trace of pain appeared on his originally pale face.

His hands gripped his head tightly, as if he were desperately resisting something.

"Che, what's wrong?" Su Wanqing asked immediately.

Lin Che didn't answer, only letting out a muffled groan. Ye's voice rang out coldly: "Ignore him, he's just making some pointless struggles."

Xiao Ran's expression turned even uglier. He clenched his fists, ready to rush forward and stop Ye's actions at any moment.

"Stop!" Su Wanqing shouted sharply. "Now is not the time to act impulsively. We must remain calm in order to find a solution."

Xiao Ran slowly loosened his fist, but he still stared at Lin Che warily.

Just then, Lu Zhao suddenly looked up and said, "This is bad! The command center has sent an emergency dispatch message. The message indicates that the virus leak is much more serious than we expected, resulting in a large number of casualties, and even... even infecting some high-ranking members!"