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Chapter 153 The Breakthrough in Data Decoding
"When the pendant releases a signal at a specific frequency, the girl's heart rate briefly rises, but then quickly returns to normal. This reaction... is very strange."

"Tell me in detail," Su Wanqing asked.

“I’ve tried different frequencies, and this phenomenon only occurs in a specific band. This band… seems to be very close to the pendant’s normal operating frequency,” Lu Zhao explained.

"So, the signal released by the pendant will cause a certain reaction in the girl's body?" Su Wanqing asked.

“Yes,” Lu Zhao replied, “and this reaction seems to be controllable. By adjusting the signal frequency, we can control the fluctuations in the girl’s heart rate.”

Su Wanqing's heart skipped a beat. If Lu Zhao's guess was correct, it meant that there was some special connection between the pendant and the girl.

What exactly is this connection? What did the pendant do to the girl?
“Record all the data and conduct comparative analysis,” Su Wanqing said. “I need to know what other effects this frequency band signal can have on the girl’s body.”

"In addition, closely monitor the girl's physiological changes, especially her brain waves, body temperature, breathing, etc."

Su Wanqing added, "We need to investigate the potential hidden effects of the pendant on the human body."

"Understood," Lu Zhao replied, and began to analyze the data.

Lin Che's water-based superpower continued to operate, isolating the pendant from the outside world.

He could feel the energy emanating from the pendant growing stronger, creating a peculiar fluctuation on the water film.

"Captain Su," Xiao Ran said in a low voice as he walked to Su Wanqing's side, "I think we'd better be careful. Could the frequency of the pendants attract us? Or worse, draw in those zombies?"

"What do you mean?" Su Wanqing asked.

“The frequency released by the pendant is likely a signal,” Xiao Ran said. “If this signal is received by other infected entities, they may follow the signal source to find us. It might even… attract more powerful infected entities.”

Su Wanqing's heart tightened suddenly. Xiao Ran's worries were not unfounded.

The signal from the pendant could indeed become a signal receiver, attracting more danger.

“Strengthen the laboratory’s defenses,” Su Wanqing said. “Increase security and ensure the laboratory’s safety. Also, expedite the plan to leave the current experimental environment. We can’t stay here for too long.”

"Understood," Xiao Ran replied, turning to arrange the security work.

Lu Zhao suddenly called out, "Captain Su, I've discovered something... that might be helpful to us."

Su Wanqing and Xiao Ran immediately went to Lu Zhao's side. "What did you find?" Su Wanqing asked.

"I compared and analyzed the signals released by the pendant with relevant data from the virus experiment."

Lu Zhao said, "The signal from the device matches the core instructions of certain virus propagation patterns in the decoding records perfectly."

Su Wanqing frowned deeply. "Perfect match? What does that mean?"

"What I mean is that the signal released by the pendant may be the instruction used by the virus experiment team to control the spread of the virus."

Lu Zhao explained, "They might be able to change the way the virus spreads by adjusting the signal frequency, or even selectively evolve the virus."

"What exactly do they want?" Su Wanqing asked in a low voice, her voice filled with anger.

"Could it be that...they want to create an even more deadly virus?"

Lu Zhao did not answer; his gaze was fixed on the data on the screen, and his expression grew increasingly solemn.

Lin Che suddenly said softly, "Captain Su, the signal overload... is affecting the stability of the water wall."

Su Wanqing took a deep breath. A crisis was closing in.

Lu Zhao's fingers tapped on the keyboard, and dense data scrolled across the screen.

He squinted, adjusting one parameter after another, his gaze fixed on the waveforms.

"Captain Su, I've confirmed it. The signal released by the accessory is completely consistent with the core instructions of the virus propagation pattern we decoded earlier."

Su Wanqing walked to Lu Zhao's side and looked at the flashing numbers and curves on the screen.

"Completely identical? Explain in detail."

“Those specific frequencies used to guide the infected’s actions and control viral mutations can all be found in the signals released by the pendant. It’s like a… a sophisticated replica.” Lu Zhao’s voice carried a hint of surprise. “Moreover, the priority of these instructions is completely consistent with our speculation on the virus’s transmission logic.”

Su Wanqing frowned slightly. "So, someone can directly control the spread of the virus through the accessory?"

“It’s not just about transmission,” Lu Zhao continued, “it’s more like… manipulation. They can adjust the speed of the virus’s spread, the scope of infection, and even the direction of the virus’s evolution.” Su Wanqing paused, a bold hypothesis forming in her mind.

"This pendant... may not be a simple control tool, but rather a tool used by the virus experiment team to regulate the entire viral evolution process. They are trying to create a controllable virus, a biological weapon that can be altered according to their will."

“It’s possible.” Lu Zhao nodded. “If that’s true, then we’re not just facing an out-of-control virus, but something that’s being manipulated behind the scenes…”

Just then, Lin Che's voice came from the corner. "Team Leader Su, the docking position has been adjusted. I've reinforced the data transmission channel, which should improve the accuracy of signal analysis."

After Lin Che completed the data docking, the semi-transparent barrier formed by the water flow more firmly surrounded the pendant. Signal interference was further reduced, and the data on the screen became clearer.

“Let’s give it a try,” Su Wanqing said, turning to look at Lu Zhao. “Let’s simulate the effect of the pendant releasing a signal and see if it can affect the infected.”

Lu Zhao took a deep breath and typed a series of commands on the keyboard.

The simulated data stream on the screen surged toward the pendant, causing its surface to vibrate slightly and release a subtle electromagnetic wave.

"Start simulation." Lu Zhao's eyes were fixed on the screen. "Target: simulated infected individuals within a 30-meter radius."

On the computer screen, a rudimentary simulation scene was presented to everyone.

In the scene, a group of red dots represent infected individuals, wandering aimlessly.

Suddenly, a blue light shot out from the pendant and hit several of the light spots.

"Look closely," Lu Zhao said, pointing to the screen. "The infected creatures that were hit have changed their movement patterns. They were originally wandering randomly, but now they're starting to move in... in a fixed direction."

Su Wanqing stared at the screen, her expression grave. "It can modify the infected's movement trajectory? It can even change their direction?"

“Yes,” Lu Zhao replied, “Although it’s just a simulation, the effect is very obvious. We can control the direction and speed of the infected’s movement by adjusting the signal frequency and intensity. We can even… make them avoid obstacles or move towards a specific target.”

Suddenly, the girl who had been silent in the corner of the laboratory spoke up.

Her voice was so faint it was barely audible, yet it reached everyone's ears clearly.

"They...like to follow this rhythm."

Everyone turned to look at the girl. She was staring at the flashing letter codes on the screen, her eyes filled with a strange emptiness.

Lu Zhao paused for a moment, then walked to the girl's side. "What's going on? What are you talking about?"

The girl didn't answer, but instead pointed to a sequence on the screen again.

“This…this…they like to follow this rhythm.”

Lu Zhao carefully examined the sequence the girl was pointing to. It was a complex combination of letters and numbers, which seemed to be the core code for the pendant to release signals.

A thought suddenly flashed through his mind.

"Is this sequence... a key point in the spread of the virus?" he asked.

The girl tilted her head, seemingly trying to recall something. "Rhythm...move...better."

Su Wanqing walked to Lu Zhao's side and whispered, "Record her words. This sequence might be related to the hidden function of the pendant. We must find out exactly what this code represents."

Lu Zhao took a deep breath, opened the recording software, and quickly wrote down the girl's words.

He knew that this girl might be the key to unraveling all the mysteries.

Lin Che's water-based superpowers continued to maintain the laboratory's protection. He felt the energy released by the pendant getting stronger and stronger, and the water flow becoming increasingly unstable.

He was worried about what this energy would bring.
"Captain Su," Xiao Ran said in a low voice as he walked to Su Wanqing's side, "this is getting increasingly wrong. We're playing with fire. These things are not things we should be touching. We should leave here as soon as possible, otherwise, if we are discovered, the consequences will be unimaginable."

Su Wanqing ignored Xiao Ran's worries. Her gaze remained fixed on the screen, on the flashing numbers and curves, and on the girl's empty eyes.

“The truth is often hidden in danger,” Su Wanqing said softly. “We must find out the secret of this pendant and the truth about this virus, otherwise we will never be able to get rid of this disaster.”

Lu Zhao suddenly called out, "Captain Su, I've discovered something... that might be helpful to us."

He pointed to a data chart on the screen. "I compared and analyzed the signals released by the pendant with relevant data from the virus experiment."

The device's signal was found to perfectly match the core instructions of certain virus propagation patterns in the decoding records!