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Chapter 140 Jade Bracelet Resonance
Lu Zhao moved the equipment to the center of the main tent, the metal supports reflecting a faint light under the simple lamplight.

He adjusted the knobs on the equipment and said in a low voice, "Chief Su, it's ready. I need a quiet environment."

Su Wanqing nodded and turned to Xiao Ran. "Go check on Aya and tell her to get some rest."

Xiao Ran responded, walked to Aya's side, whispered a few words, and then accompanied her back to the rest area.

Su Wanqing walked up to Lu Zhao, her gaze falling on the instrument. "What can it detect?"

Lu Zhao took a deep breath. "Preliminary assessment indicates a weak frequency resonance between the jade bracelet and the pendant. This resonance itself is not uncommon, but the instruments show that this vibration contains a special signal. This signal has biological characteristics and also carries viral fluctuations."

Su Wanqing frowned slightly. "Coexistence of organisms and viruses?"

"Yes. It's like some kind of... hybrid. Or rather, the pendant itself carries viral information in a biological way."

Lu Zhao's tone turned serious. "What exactly it is requires further analysis."

“This pendant,” Su Wanqing walked to the pendant that Aya had taken off earlier and gently picked it up with tweezers, “could it be a remnant from some previous experimental project?”

Lu Zhao nodded. "Very likely. This level of technology is beyond the capabilities of ordinary people. If my guess is correct, this pendant is very likely related to past virus research. Moreover, this technology may very well be used to manufacture special viral weapons."

Just then, Lin Che walked in. He went to Su Wanqing's side and said, "Chief Su, perhaps I can use my special ability to try to test the resonance frequency between the jade bracelet and the pendant. The fluctuations in the water flow might be able to detect some subtle changes."

Ye suddenly spoke, interrupting Lin Che. "No need. The fluctuations in water-based abilities are too great, which can easily interfere with the experimental results. Moreover, this kind of testing requires precise instruments, and human intervention would be counterproductive."

Lin Che's expression stiffened slightly. He had wanted to prove his worth, but Ye's simple denial silenced him.

He pursed his lips and said nothing more.

Su Wanqing looked at Ye, a sense of unease rising in her heart. Ye's appearance always seemed to disrupt things; what exactly was his purpose?
Lu Zhao seemed to sense Ye's obstruction as well. He frowned and said, "I think we can give it a try. Lin Che's ability might offer some new perspectives."

“No need.” Ye’s tone was firm. “We should trust scientific instruments, not those uncontrollable variables.”

Su Wanqing sighed. She knew that Ye was deliberately trying to suppress Lin Che, but now was not the time to argue.

She turned to Lu Zhao and said, "Continue your testing. Try to get as much information as possible."

"Yes." Lu Zhao nodded and began adjusting the instrument's parameters.

Aya stood silently to the side, her eyes fixed on Lu Zhao's actions, a look of unease on her face.

When Lu Zhao brought the testing equipment close to the pendant, she suddenly took a step forward, trying to stop him.

"Don't touch it!" Aya's voice trembled, her eyes filled with fear.

"This was left to me by my mother, you can't touch it!"

Xiao Ran quickly helped Aya up and gently comforted her. "Xiaoya, don't get agitated, they just want to see your pendant."

Su Wanqing frowned and said to Aya, "It's just a test, it won't cause you any harm, don't worry."

Aya's breathing became rapid. "No, I just don't want them to touch it! This is my...my baby!"

Xiao Ran tried to persuade Aya, but Aya became increasingly agitated and even started to cry.

"Never mind." Su Wanqing sighed and stopped Xiao Ran. "Let's suspend the testing for now. We can't force her to do something she doesn't want to do."

Lu Zhao silently turned off the device, feeling somewhat disappointed. He knew that further testing might have uncovered more useful information.

"Lu Zhao," Su Wanqing turned to Lu Zhao and said, "What suggestions do you have?"

Lu Zhao thought for a moment and said, "I think it would be best to store this pendant in different compartments of the jade bracelet to minimize its direct contact with the outside world. This might reduce its impact on our team."

Su Wanqing shook her head. "It's not necessary right now. If we really separate it from the jade bracelet, and if the jade bracelet itself has some kind of potential danger, it will be even more difficult for us to deal with it." "But..." Lu Zhao wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Su Wanqing.

"Let's leave it at that for now. We must proceed with caution and not take any risks." Su Wanqing's tone left no room for argument.

Lu Zhao could only nod helplessly. He knew that Su Wanqing's decision was well thought out, and he had no reason to object.

Aya held the pendant tightly, her eyes filled with vigilance and unease.

She seemed to distrust the team and feared they would take her pendant away.

Su Wanqing looked at Aya, a complex emotion welling up inside her.

She didn't know Aya's true identity, nor what secrets she was hiding.

But she knew that the girl's appearance added even more uncertainty to the already complicated situation.

Ye had been silently observing all of this, his face expressionless, but a subtle, unusual glint flashed in his eyes.

He didn't seem surprised by Aya's reaction, and was even a little...expecting?
Su Wanqing rubbed her temples and looked at the documents Lu Zhao handed her.

"Has the list of rebels not been fully verified yet?"

Lu Zhao shook his head. "Progress is slow. The information provided by the other party is too brief, and a lot of information needs to be cross-verified. Moreover..." He paused, seemingly hesitant, "I've noticed that Mr. Ye's behavior has been a bit strange lately."

"Strange?" Su Wanqing raised her head and looked at Lu Zhao.

"Please be more specific?"

“He was leaving the rest area more often than before, and each time he left, he tried to avoid being seen by others. I saw him go alone to the abandoned area on the edge of the camp several times.”

Lu Zhao spoke in a low voice, as if afraid of being overheard. "I suspect he's carrying out some kind of independent operation."

Su Wanqing sighed softly. She also vaguely sensed that something was wrong with the night.

He always makes seemingly reasonable but actually elusive suggestions at crucial moments, seemingly intentionally guiding the team in the direction he desires.

"Did you write everything down?" she asked.

"Yes. I have recorded his movements and the details I observed."

Lu Zhao nodded and handed Su Wanqing a detailed report.

Su Wanqing took the report and quickly skimmed through it. The report detailed the exact time Ye left the rest area, the location she went to, and the other people she encountered.

She felt even more uneasy.

"Don't make a fuss about it for now," Su Wanqing said to Lu Zhao as she closed the report.

"Let's observe secretly for now, without alerting him. If he is indeed planning something, we must gather sufficient evidence."

"Understood," Lu Zhao replied.

Just then, Lin Che entered the operations room. He walked to Su Wanqing's side and whispered, "Chief Su, I detected faint water energy fluctuations in that abandoned area. It seems someone has used the water flow to create a barrier."

Su Wanqing's heart skipped a beat. The fluctuation of water-based energy... that was the residual effect of Lin Che's superpower.

“Who’s there?” she asked.

“Not sure.” Lin Che shook his head. “I can only confirm that there are fluctuations in water-based energy, but I can’t determine who created them.”