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Chapter 162 Rare Elements Within the Body

It was past midnight, and only a few small lights shone in the main hall. Lu Zhao sat at the control panel in the corner, his hands constantly switching between different screens on the terminal.

He transferred the girl's blood sample into the third set of test tubes, set up the scanning module, and checked the data cable again.

He tapped the table lightly with his fingertips, opened an electronic document, and entered the weight records into the analysis system item by item.

This time, the analysis used a much more complex program than usual. Lu Zhao stared intently at the screen, a vein throbbing under his eyelids.

The device began to scan regularly, and the feedback curve suddenly jumped from a steady line.

Lu Zhao twitched his nostrils and scrolled the analysis page to the highest sensitivity setting.

He noticed that, in addition to the usual elements, the blood sample contained an extremely rare set of small molecular chains, which showed discontinuous peaks at the protein binding sites.

Lu Zhaomo counted to two and compared the sampling results with the sample database of the National Experimental Center from two years ago.

He raised an eyebrow, moved his body forward, and carefully compared the data. The fifth set of data had just finished loading.

He muttered to himself, "No, this isn't normal blood metabolic product... Could it be..." He added another set of probe parameters and squeezed out, "This combination of elements is completely unseen in the human body, even exceeding all the laboratory data I've ever encountered."

Lin Che had just finished patrolling the passageway, pulled up a chair and sat down, placing his hands on his knees.

Seeing that Lu Zhao's movements were a bit rough, he asked in a low voice, "What's wrong?"

“It’s not a problem.” Lu Zhao paused, then turned to Lin Che and said, “She has a new type of highly active element in her body that has a similar resonance point to the energy curve of your ability fluctuations, but this type cannot be explained by natural evolution at all.”

He added, "The detected sequence has never been seen in human databases or historical experiments."

Lin Che sat up straight, adjusted his coat to fit better, and unconsciously traced lines on the edge of the table with his fingers.

He whispered, "You mean, this component in her body is the basis of xenoimmunity? And it complements my ability to manipulate water?"

Lu Zhao didn't look up, but simply nodded while resting his chin on his hand. As he operated the machine, he said, "Wait a minute, let me check the backup data of that batch of 'immune serum' formulas—the confirmation documents and data from the last scan—and compare them."

He inserted the USB drive into the backend and pulled out a set of backups that he had promised to copy from the rebel database.

Lu Zhao flipped through the document in his hand, quickly retrieved the top two "serum prototype" armor illustrations, and selected one of the formulas containing rare metal elements.

By dragging the data to either side, the analysis page immediately displays highly similar component intersections.

Lu Zhao tapped the table lightly, producing a dull thud.

“Sure enough,” he said in a low voice, “the sequence of active elements in her body almost matches the core components of the so-called ‘immune serum’—only it’s more advanced and more stable. This combination was only pieced together in the rebel experiments; there are no truly natural individuals with this combination.”

Lin Che remained silent for a moment. He picked up the tongue depressor next to the medical kit, turned it around twice, and then spoke again: "If we can completely extract it, perhaps the virus can be completely controlled. But the risk is too great."

Lu Zhao didn't answer, but directly switched the data on blood sample reaction and Lin Che's ability monitoring.

He pulled up the water-based supernatural power spectrum recorded that night and put the two sets of data on a comparison template.

Whenever there was a frequency overlap, he would cut out the keyframes and paste them onto the record sheet.

After repeating it four times, Lu Zhao's back stiffened slightly. He took a breath, pressed his temples, and said without further ado, "Look, there are five resonance frequency bands here. The energy level fluctuations of the elements in her body are very similar to the changes in the medium when you use your superpower. Theoretically, if these two characteristics are combined, it might be the equation for complete control and immunity to the virus."

Lin Che nodded, his brows slowly furrowing. "You plan to have her participate in the experiment?"

“We can’t do that directly.” Lu Zhao pushed the screen away and encrypted the data. “First, ensure her physical safety, then collect multiple sets of data. If you experience any further fluctuations in your condition, remember to report it.”

He returned to the data station and added, "I'll write a comprehensive report for Su Wanqing; the details still need to be worked out."

It was quiet at the other end of the main hall. Su Wanqing stood by the table, opened her notebook, and had just written a few lines when she heard Lu Zhao call her softly.

Su Wanqing closed her notebook and walked over to the data control panel.

"What did you find?" She moved her chair closer, her voice very low.

Lu Zhao rested his hands on the table, copying the encrypted data and a summary onto the tablet. Several unusual chemical symbols appeared on the screen. "The girl with the childlike voice has a very rare combination of active elements in her blood. This combination not only matches the prototype of the immune serum you requested, but it is also far more active than the theoretical ratio. Combined with Lin Che's supernatural ability spectrum, the two can achieve a certain complementarity. Preliminary judgment suggests that this is a key clue to the complete viral immunity and the regulation of environmental mediators."

Su Wanqing didn't answer, staring silently at the report. She tapped her knuckles twice and asked directly, "Will this affect her health?"

Lu Zhao said, "Currently, the indicators are stable, there is no metabolic imbalance, and no side effects have been found. However, if this highly active element is exposed for a long time or is stimulated, there is theoretically a risk of physical discomfort. The most direct solution is to increase the level of protection for her and control the extent to which she participates in experiments."

Su Wanqing picked up the report and read it through. She rubbed her brows slightly and said in a low voice, "Starting tonight, no one is allowed to approach her alone. Two security barriers must be added between the living and experimental areas. You will be in charge of the data alone and will carry an electronic key. Other progress must not be disclosed to outsiders for the time being. Just write it in your diary and do not make it public."

Lu Zhao nodded without objecting and encrypted and locked the remaining data according to the instructions.

Su Wanqing added, "Since she is involved in the immune serum clues, she must remain in our hands. You will personally arrange the subsequent experiments in batches, and each batch of sampling should not exceed the safety threshold."

"Understood." Lu Zhao readily agreed and hid the backup USB drive in a hidden pocket close to his body.

Lin Che patted his pocket behind the table. "Medical monitoring needs to be strengthened. I'll make an extra round tonight, and I'll deal with any abnormalities immediately."

“I’ve written it all down.” Su Wanqing wrote down a series of secret orders: “Observe the experimental area for one hour and check the data. Data transmission is strictly controlled and can only be stored by three people inside the area.”

She glanced back at the room in the distance—the girl with the childlike voice was still holding the blank notebook with "Little Note" written on it, lying quietly by the pillow.

Lu Zhao packed up the equipment and added, looking down, "The data from the morning session should be completed in one run. We'll summarize it tomorrow and give you a complete file."

Su Wanqing closed her notebook, tucked the folder into her bosom, and simply nodded.

No one was joking; the atmosphere was a bit tense.

Lin Che picked up his medicine kit and went to the side door to prepare for the next night patrol.

After Su Wanqing finished inspecting the experimental and medical areas, Xiao Ran pushed open the door and walked in as she returned to the main hall.

He had several dirt streaks on his body, and the dust on his backpack fell off with a shake.

Xiao Ran kicked the wooden wedge that was used to close the door against the side wall. When he entered the room, he didn't speak directly. Instead, he put the gun under the sofa, grabbed the water bottle around his neck, and took a sip.

He took a breath before speaking: "I found military boot prints and some fragments of communication equipment two kilometers to the west. They were all fresh, not like the work of refugees from the outskirts; they were legitimate military supplies."

Su Wanqing raised her hand and pressed the alarm button on the table. "Which specific wasteland is it? Are there any markings on the debris?"

“They’re all relatively new communication headsets, and one of the parts is even electrified. The footprints in the mud are from standard military shoes, the spacing between the footprints is also very regular, and the formation is a single line. The closest one to us went through a protective barrier, so it should be less than two kilometers away.” Lu Zhao didn’t speak, but simply raised the alarm system on the terminal by two levels.

Lin Che leaned against the table, his back against the chair, and asked, "Will they follow the tracks to get here?"

Xiao Ran touched his holster. "It can't be ruled out. At their speed, they should be able to scout this area by noon tomorrow at the latest. They split into several groups, two of which are technical personnel, and they switch communicators quite quickly."

Su Wanqing laid the map flat, pointed to several marks at the base's exits, and whispered, "Check all the exits to the outside world again. Activate all normal alarms. Put the girl on the highest alert level; she is not allowed to leave the main area. Lock all experimental data to the backend; do not transmit it without my approval."

Lu Zhao nodded and switched the terminal's address book to an encrypted channel, making it visible only to the four members of the team.

Xiao Ran looked down, took out his phone, and casually flicked his sleeves. "I suggest we send more people tonight, increase the rotation frequency, and do equipment maintenance. I'll go take another look around and see if there are any new changes. Otherwise, if there's any sign of trouble, we'll have to consider moving to a different location in advance."

Su Wanqing drew a straight line on the map. "Notify me after you've reviewed the evacuation routes. Make a copy of the night shift's documentation and add an identification code to each exit. Everyone should carry a set of portable emergency supplies; we can evacuate at any time within five minutes."

Lin Che put on medical gloves, checked the medicine reserves, and moved the emergency backpack near the outer exit to the innermost corner.

The girl with the childlike voice lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling with her eyes open, still clutching the thin notebook in her hand.

She turned her head to look outside the door, without making a sound.

Su Wanqing finally focused on the data table, stuffed a stack of newly packaged documents into the wall cabinet, locked the drawer, and issued a brief command: "All exits must be inspected tonight, with no gaps allowed. Report any abnormalities immediately."

Everyone nodded in turn, and the faint light from the device made the papers on the table shine brightly.

The entire base fell silent, and the four people took their positions and divided the tasks, with only the occasional sound of machines running in the distance.