Chapter 6, The Intruder

Li You put away the bullets and walked out of the shooting range. As she passed by Li Gao, she casually patted Li Gao Lei on the chest and said, "Thanks! I’m going to take a shower first, then let’s have lunch together. It’s on me!"

Li Huo Ran turned her head to look at Li Gao Lei. Noticing that Li Gao Lei's face was somewhat pale, a drop of sweat slid down his face, laboriously making its way through layers of stubble and slipping into his collar.

Li Gaolei only felt a slight tingling on his scalp, his palms were drenched in cold sweat, slippery and damp, making him feel extremely uncomfortable

Li then approached her off-road command vehicle, and this time she was driving it herself. The vehicle's four wheels spun simultaneously, and with the piercing sound of tire friction, the command vehicle surged forward, overtaking military trucks along the way, quickly reaching the front of the convoy. Upon reaching the front, the command vehicle roared even louder, its speed increasing once more as it sped away. The command vehicle was equipped with five or six elite soldiers, whose second and third-tier abilities allowed them to sit firmly without any signs of being thrown off, and they hardly swayed at all.

The commander of the squad jumped out from the driver's cabin of the truck, crouched down on the ground, and shouted loudly: "Damn it! Heavy machine gun! Get down, you little bastards, all of you get down! Sniper, take out that son of a bitch!"

Looking at Li's expression of gritted teeth, it is evident that his question struck a nerve regarding her sorrow. In this battle, Li fired all six rounds from this gun, and its momentum even overshadowed the two heavy machine guns in the unit, yet not a single shot hit the target. The gun's immense power and its extraordinarily poor accuracy became a topic of conversation. If it had been someone else, this incident would surely have become a long-lasting joke. However, this was Li's elite unit, and all the soldiers were well aware of Li's terrifying capabilities, so the issue must have been with the gun itself. Consequently, the soldiers' discussions during the lulls in battle shifted to the origins of this gun.

Li Gaolei furrowed his brow, staring intently at the screen frozen on a scene resembling a graveyard of cells, and suddenly said: "If ... ..."

The voice in the telephone mumbled a few words, reluctantly saying: "Alright! What do you want from me? I still have a pile of experiments to do"

Li has been out of the shooting range for a long time, yet Li Gaolei still feels that coin spinning before his eyes. The flickering lights appear exceedingly dazzling

Rostan pointed to the chart and said: "Look, this is the invader's gene. This cannot be considered a gene at all; it is merely a series of meaningless nucleic acids! There can only be one explanation: that is, when the invader died, it completely destroyed its own genes. You see, these invaders appear as if they have developed their own independent intelligence!"

As the command vehicle accelerated away, the drivers in the subsequent military vehicles were all drenched in sweat. They no longer cared about the lives of the soldiers on board, nor did they pay attention to the neatness of the formation. One by one, they pressed the gas pedal to the floor, chasing each other as if in a street race, bursting out of Chongbai City.

For the next three days, Li Gaolei sat silently in his office, his hands clasped under his chin, gazing out at the overcast sky. He hardly spoke a word all day; his subordinates reported the daily operations of the company as usual, and Li Gaolei simply listened quietly before waving them out.

Li Gaolei smiled bitterly, took a syringe from the tray beside him, inserted it into the vein of his arm, and filled it with blood. He carefully injected it into a vacuum tube. He drew blood three times in total, and from the palm of his left hand, a burst of blue flame erupted, turning the syringe that had been tainted with his blood to ash, leaving only a charred needle behind

In summary, these are turbulent times. Countless rules are established every day, and even more rules are broken each day

You see, Rigaley said to Li: "I think your handsome boy will only use this handgun within twenty meters"

Two trucks are positioned at both ends of the line, with the one in front leading the way and the one at the back providing support to prevent those in the middle from escaping

As soon as she returned to Pendulum City, Li immediately went to the underground shooting range to test her gun

From the time she could remember, Su knew that her body was different from others. In an era of turmoil, everything was undergoing mutation; even couples living together for over a decade would have significant genetic differences. However, Su was aware that her body was unlike those of these mutated individuals

Li took the pistol and casually tucked it into the small of her back. The moment the pistol left her hand, Li keenly sensed that Rigor had suddenly relaxed. She looked at him with some curiosity, which made him feel flustered.

This image is precisely a film recorded by an electron microscope

Rostand trembled for a moment, and it was only then that he awakened from his fear. Pelly was his only daughter, and she was only seven years old this year

The commander is approaching fifty years of age, having established this settlement after more than a decade of combat. He has just inspected the heavy machine gun positions and has some understanding of Su's current mood. After all, this mob is somewhat different from those in the past; they show little sign of decay and their appearance is indistinguishable from that of other humans. In fact, over a decade ago, the commander led those searching for a place to settle, forming communities just like this one.

Rigaolei patted him on the back, and Rostan immediately handed the electron microscope over to Rigaolei. As Rigaolei leaned in to look through the eyepiece, he was taken aback; in the greenish view, he could see numerous dead cells, and he recognized several well-known, resilient bacteria among them

One enemy after another entered Su's crosshairs, and one by one they departed, their expressions varying. Meanwhile, Su's azure gaze remained steady and calm, witnessing the passing of each life

Could it be that excessively intense and stimulating sexual experiences can also trigger evolution

Li Gaolei nodded to them and walked towards the shooting range. As soon as he stepped onto the range, a deafening gunshot echoed in his ears. In terms of volume, it was at least twice as loud as his beloved modified Desert Eagle.

This body is flexible and agile, allowing him to almost effortlessly command every part of it. The doses of radiation that would be lethal to mutants are completely bearable for Su. After surviving for a long time in various extreme environments, the body responds accordingly, becoming more resilient. During the solitary wandering days of mhetushucomcom, as Su's understanding of his abilities increased, he assessed that despite not having undergone any enhancements in combat abilities, his body at least possessed the strength of the first tier in various abilities.

In a field encounter, even for Li Gaolei himself, he would not wish to face an opponent like Li.

Li Gaolei composed himself and said, "I am fine. Wait for me there; I will go check the test results now." Without waiting for the doctor's response, he hung up the call.

Su forced a smile and said, "This is the best news I have heard in the past few days"

Pendulum City is the location of the regional division of the Rockserland Company. It is over 200 kilometers away from Asmo and 150 kilometers from Base N11. In an era of turmoil, characterized by the complete absence of roads and a landscape riddled with rugged terrain and scattered ruins, 150 kilometers represents the maximum operational radius of the division's vintage armored vehicles.

At this moment, the only thing visible on the entire screen is a dense swarm of invaders

Li held the modified pistol made by Su in her hand, and in front of her on the shooting platform were two boxes of ammunition. She had already fired two rounds, totaling twelve shots, but had only hit the target twice at a distance of fifty meters. Particularly dismal was her performance in the three-round burst, with none of the shots hitting the target.

Damn it! I have encountered that thing!" Li Gaolei spat out a mouthful of pent-up frustration.

Rostan shook his head once again and said, "There are no living invaders left in the sample. As you have seen, invaders never leave much time for other cells or even themselves. The scene you just witnessed was the last invader I found. As soon as I transferred it to the standard gene screening culture dish, it immediately regained its activity and began its slaughter. From the start of this process until all the organisms in this culture dish were dead, it took a total of ... As soon as I transferred it to the standard gene screening culture dish, it immediately regained its activity and began its slaughter. From the start of this process until all the organisms in this culture dish were dead, it took a total of ... ..."

Against a backdrop of lush greenery, a vibrant scene is filled with various types of cells bustling about. These cells, some of which are bacteria, move slowly and engage in mutual attacks. At this moment, one cell can be seen abnormally swelling and then bursting, releasing dozens of distinctly different new types of cells from the original.

Rigaole immediately dropped the phone and rushed out of the office. He dashed through the corridor at an astonishing speed, not waiting for the elevator still parked on the ground floor, but instead took the fire escape directly up to the sixteenth floor: the location of the branch's biochemical laboratory. After verifying his ID card, Rigaole walked past researchers engrossed in their work and headed straight for the central laboratory that occupied half of the floor.

Heaven knows, I have never seen such a handgun; I truly do not know which madman created it

Su was seriously contemplating this issue. In dealing with all matters related to evolution, Su was as precise and diligent as a machine, never exhibiting any emotional fluctuations. He had already acquired six evolution points, and as long as he obtained two more, he could begin the evolution of infrared vision. Only by possessing infrared vision could he truly become the king of the night

Upon looking at the time displayed on the monitor, the doctor uttered a number that made Li Gaolei break out in a cold sweat: "Two minutes and eleven seconds"

Li Gaolei stroked his mustache, which felt like steel wire on his lips, and seemingly unconcernedly said: "I heard that several new mutated creatures have appeared in the vicinity recently. You've been out for so long; it would be best to check it out. Consider it for your own peace of mind"

Su found a large settlement he had visited before and accepted a mission to eliminate the rioters. In the wasteland, the rioters were everywhere, and they seemed to be increasing, making it impossible to completely eradicate them. The reward for this mission was quite meager; a capable warrior like Su, equipped with professional gear, received the highest tier of compensation, which was merely 100 yuan. Those armed refugees, who walked between two trucks and possessed nothing but weapons and relatively strong bodies, would be the first line of attack on the battlefield, yet their reward was only 20 yuan. Despite the meager compensation, the number of applicants was still several times greater than needed, with most only armed with wooden sticks and rebar. The leader of the settlement selected only thirty armed refugees, as his budget was also very limited.

I don't know. Perhaps only mutants can use this perverse thing

However, before obtaining evolution points, one must first have money. Su was already destitute, and the coin he gave to Li was the last bit of money he had. Of course, items like ammunition or ceramic armor plates were not included. To be serious, these items are treasures that impoverished mercenaries like Su would value, while someone in a high position at a large corporation like Li would not even look at them.

Perhaps to annotate his disheveled appearance, Ligore's stomach suddenly growled. At that moment, he realized he was hungry, and not just ordinarily so; beads of cold sweat began to form on his body. Ligore recalled that he hadn't eaten for several days and was contemplating going to the lower-level restaurant for a good meal. However, after some thought, he decided to first press the intercom in the corner and asked, "This is Ligore. Where is General Li now?"

Li Gaolei suddenly recalled something, his expression slightly changed, and he discreetly put the bullet back in place.

Li wore a perfectly tailored military uniform, her face devoid of any trace of a smile, coldly observing the soldiers boarding the transport vehicle. After the last soldier had also entered the troop carrier, she raised her hand to check her watch, noting that the time was thirty seconds ahead of her schedule

How is that sample? Can it detect the genetic composition of living invaders?" The voice of Li Gaolei was heavy.

On the morning of the fourth day, a cloud of dust rose into the sky outside the Pendulum City, as Li led her troops back. Li Gaolei finally changed his unyielding posture and stood up. He reached out to the telephone, dialed a few numbers, but hesitated and hung up. Yet, his hand remained resting on the telephone.

The loud gunshots echoed in the shooting range, even causing dust to fall from the ceiling. Li Gaolei's performance was significantly better than Li's, hitting the target twice out of five shots, with the remaining three shots not straying too far. However, such results were enough to make Li Gaolei frown. For someone like him, who had already reached the fourth level of mastery with simple weapons, the accuracy deviation for fifty-meter pistol shooting should not exceed three millimeters after familiarizing himself with the ballistic trajectory. This meant that almost every shot could land in the bullet hole of the previous shot. Yet, this particular pistol was truly unique; the direction of the vibrations caused by each shot and the resulting ballistic deviations were different. Even with Li Gaolei's ability to instantly correct the trajectory, he could not timely adjust for each shot. Hitting two shots was already quite impressive.

Gunfire erupted continuously from the houses on both sides of the road, with at least a dozen guns firing wildly at the convoy, and the frenzied shouts of the mob were even louder than the dense gunfire. Bullets fell like rain, pressing down on the armed residents of the settlement, who could hardly lift their heads. Aside from a few veterans who skillfully found cover between the doors and the body of the vehicle and began to retaliate forcefully, the rest were simply firing blindly with their eyes closed, pulling the trigger while praying that a bullet might accidentally hit an enemy. As for where the enemy was, who could possibly know

An hour later, Li Gaolei emerged from the laboratory on the sixteenth floor. His hair was slightly disheveled, his eyes sunken, and his unkempt stubble appeared longer than usual. If he had lived in the old days, a man of his tall stature, worn appearance, and air of despondency might have had a promising future in the entertainment industry.

The doctor stood close to the medicine cabinet, unwilling to come even a little closer to Ligorella, merely nodding numbly.

The results exceeded the commander’s most optimistic expectations. He struck the ground forcefully and shouted, "Well done!"

Li Gaolei pondered for a moment and instructed, "Delete all backup images, leaving only one copy for me. Do not mention this matter to anyone, including the senior management of the headquarters. The personnel at the branch must also remain silent, especially General Li; she absolutely must not know about this! If anyone becomes aware of this, regardless of whether it was you who leaked it or not, Peli must die."

Li Gaolei pulled out a display screen from the side of the shooting range and tapped on it a few times to bring up the high-speed recording of the recent shooting. From the footage, it was evident that the bullet had completely fragmented into dozens of high-velocity metal particles after traveling approximately fifty meters. Although the bullet's penetration power was significantly reduced, its lethality against biological targets had increased by several times. However, this also caused the bullet's trajectory to become unstable beyond ten meters.

After a moment, Ligore finally said: "Are you saying that these cells were found in the sample I provided to you?"

Rigaolei inexplicably felt a wave of tension in his body, yet he still walked towards the elevator, descending to the underground level two weapons range. As he pushed open the soundproof door of the range, a sharp smell of gunpowder hit him, and the gunfire echoing in the space was exceptionally loud and deafening, possessing an indescribable wildness and brutality. Rigaolei was proficient in most firearms from both the old and new eras, yet he could not identify which gun produced such a sound.

Has the analysis result of that thing come out yet? Standing in this office, Li Gaolei was no longer the kind of casual and disheveled figure; instead, he was filled with authority, speaking in a concise and clear manner

At present, it seems unlikely; such aggressive cells do not require a latent period. However, mutations are another matter; the behavior of single cells may be completely different from that of cells after they have formed organs. Rossitan replied, continuously wiping the incessant sweat from his face, looking visibly shaken: "Fortunately, I was careful enough when I received your sample, strictly following the experimental protocols and never touching it with my hands"

At that moment, an astonishing scene unfolded. A medium-sized cell suddenly appeared at the edge of the visual field, moving at an incredibly rapid pace, almost a hundred times faster than other cells. Upon encountering other cells, regardless of their type, these cells would extend a needle-like protrusion, piercing into the interior of their counterparts and injecting their own fluid. Within just a few seconds, the injected cells would swell and burst, releasing more than ten cells identical to the invader. These cells, upon meeting other cells, regardless of their type, would again extend a needle-like protrusion, piercing into the interior and injecting their fluid. In mere seconds, the injected cells would swell and burst, releasing more than ten cells identical to the invader. The invaders immediately dispersed in all directions, their speed akin to that of an off-road motorcycle weaving through a crowd of turtles. In less than a minute, all the cells in the image were left with no survivors, either bursting or being directly pierced to death.

The two boxes of ammunition appeared to be ordinary 5.56 mm standard rifle cartridges, but the unusual reflections on the bullet heads caught Rigoray's attention. He picked up one bullet and examined it closely, discovering that the bullet head was engraved with intricate and complex markings, reminiscent of the decorative patterns often found on precious metal artifacts from ancient times. However, these engravings were clearly more than mere decoration. Rigoray picked up another bullet for comparison, and found that the markings on both bullet heads were exactly identical, showing no differences at all, as if they had been carved out by a super-precision CNC machine.

Immediately analyze their genes

Rosstan clearly knew what he wanted to say and immediately stated: "If these cells invade the body, we might turn into monsters within half an hour! Moreover, no one knows what kind of creature will emerge!"

Su's pupils contracted into a star shape, and with a slight movement of the gun muzzle, he pulled the trigger. The modified bullet, carrying immense kinetic energy, flew directly into the mouth of the heavy machine gun spewing flames!

In Pendulum City, an eighteen-story office building has been completely restored and has become the location of the Roxerlan Company branch. Rigor stood before the floor-to-ceiling window on the eleventh floor, watching the troops depart. Although Li did not bring armored vehicles this time, this unit was her elite force, with combat capabilities that were at least on par with those during the capture of N11. Deploying such a force to eliminate a recently emerged mob within the Roxerlan Company's controlled area seemed rather excessive. Moreover, it was Li herself leading the charge

Li Gaolei walked behind Li and followed her gaze forward. Fifty meters away, the target wall was covered with large bullet holes. The distribution of these bullet holes was completely irregular, with the only commonality being that most were far from the target paper. The half-body chest target had only two bullet holes, yet it was almost blown away entirely from the target paper.

Su gradually adjusted his physical state, with his breathing, heartbeat, and body temperature all beginning to slow down. He needed to conserve every bit of energy. Since arriving at the settlement, he had not replenished any food, and his water supply had long been exhausted. He would only be able to afford food and water after this battle was over. Su had not refrained from plundering the marauders of the wasteland, but his targets did not include settlements that could become employers. Perhaps in this era, survival was the only principle. However, when he had the strength, Su still preferred to adhere to some of his principles, such as paying after having sex with women. In this chaotic, power-driven age, women appeared particularly vulnerable. Su's money might allow them to survive a little longer

The two individuals were conversing quietly when they suddenly saw Li Gaolei enter, causing them to stand up straight immediately and salute.

This handgun is actually quite crudely made. To accommodate rifle ammunition, almost all of the modified components are handcrafted, and the precision is not very high. It is evident that it was not crafted by a master, but rather resembles a black market weapon made by a gunsmith trying to make a living in some settlement. The sights on this gun are even misaligned, and the original owner did not calibrate them, clearly indicating that he had no use for these sights. It can be said that, apart from having sufficient power, this handgun is almost worthless. Moreover, a significant portion of its power comes from the markings on the bullet's tip.

With a light chime, a coin sprang high from Li's left hand, spinning rapidly and emitting a melodious tremor. It almost touched the ceiling before beginning its descent, only to vanish once again into Li's left hand

Looking at the residential area where gunfire occasionally still echoes, the commander exhaled a puff of smoke and said, "You performed quite well today. I seriously doubt that you are merely a first-level sniper. Hehe, you need not take it to heart; I do not wish to know anything. Upon your return, your reward will be 200 yuan. I believe no one will object to this."

Rostan typed furiously on the computer next to the experimental table, and a series of breathtaking images immediately played on the screen

The rifle's muzzle once again spewed flames, and the most ferocious assault rifle in the house immediately fell silent. The sound of that rifle was truly overwhelming, each shot drowning out all other gunfire. With each shot fired, a life was inevitably lost. Moreover, the frequency of the shots was completely unlike the expected rate of fire for a sniper rifle, suggesting that this sniper did not need to aim at all. The morale of the armed personnel in the settlement surged; several veterans even leaped up from the ground, seizing the opportunity presented by a gap in the enemy's firepower network, and flanked the hidden houses of the rioters from both sides, preparing to capture them all in one sweep.

Su buried his face deeply into the gunpowder-scented soil

"I am listening," replied Rigor. His voice was hoarse and unpleasant, as sitting in silence for several days had completely rendered his voice hoarse. Fortunately, the doctor still recognized his voice and said, "It's good that you are here! The test results for the blood samples have come out. I used all possible methods, and the results indicate that there are no traces of invaders in any of the three blood specimens. Thank God!"

Su suddenly opened his eyes

Li frowned and said impatiently, "You are becoming more and more verbose! Alright, I will go for a blood test for my doctor's degree shortly. I will cover the cost of lunch, but you will pay for the drinks"

In a laboratory spanning over a thousand square meters, there was only a frail, emaciated old man, who was intently observing something through a microscope. The muscles at his jaw twitched incessantly, clearly indicating his extreme excitement. This old man is the chief scientist in the field of biochemistry at Roche, and he was once the founder of a fourth-order capability known as Rostan.

Two ammunition managers at the shooting range were quietly discussing behind the counter: "Hey, who do you think would use that thing?"

Rosstan immediately took a few steps back and violently collided with a row of glass cabinets filled with chemical agents. The cabinet let out a groan, and a bottle of strong acid on top swayed a few times before suddenly tipping over, heading straight for Doctor's Degree's head. If this 1000CC of strong acid were to pour over him, his large head would surely not survive.

Of course, except for Li.

However, the pistol missed its target and fell to the ground. The hammer, struck by the impact, fell, and the muzzle suddenly belched forth a burst of flame, with the bullet whistling out and hitting the bullseye, completely shredding the damaged chest target. The pistol then slid backward under the immense recoil until it collided with the wall and came to a stop

The invaders collide with one another, then bounce in all directions like balls, colliding with more invaders and engaging in increasingly complex bouncing movements. However, there are no other cells or bacteria left for them to consume. This will cause all invaders, whether original or newly emerged, to move about frantically.

In the midst of this, Gao Lei stood up straight and looked at Rostan with a questioning gaze

In one more minute, all the invaders will be dead, and the footage will reveal a scene of utter silence, with corpses of cells scattered everywhere, just as Rigor had seen through the eyepiece moments ago

The battle ended quickly

At a distance of fifty meters, regardless of the type of standard military pistol, Li only needs to fire a few shots, after which all subsequent rapid-fire scores will be perfect.

Rostan was taking out a handkerchief to wipe the sweat from his forehead, groaning: "My goodness, I have never seen anything like this! Where on earth did you get it? How... how can I describe this?"

The little girl stood for a few seconds before falling backward. A heavy machine gun part was deeply embedded in her forehead

Su's body had completely relaxed, but his mind was still active, repeatedly contemplating his own body. The struggle with Li had almost granted him a complete two evolution points, and even the final intense brawl that lasted a full hour provided him with some evolutionary energy. After nearly exhausting his last ounce of strength in battle, watching the formidable Li collapse time and again under his onslaught, the feeling of conquest mixed with the physical pleasure brought Su an unparalleled impact

Little did she know, this topic angered her even more than discussing Li's terrible marksmanship. However, Li could not openly express her frustration about it.

This time, it can only be said that the luck of these rioters is truly unfortunate, as they happened to encounter Li's bad mood. Ligorey does not feel the slightest pity for these nomadic rioters, just as the tank racing through the urban cluster on the logo of the Roxerlan Company suggests, in this turbulent era, power is authority. To possess power is to possess everything, with no laws and no rules. The so-called rules can only take effect between those who possess equal power, and can only be guaranteed to be enforced. To possess power is to possess everything, with no laws and no rules. The so-called rules can only take effect between those who possess equal power, and can only be guaranteed to be enforced. And it is still power that maintains the rules. If either party loses its power, then the rules will become ineffective.

The one manipulating the heavy machine gun was a girl who appeared to be only eleven or twelve years old, possessing a rare and delicate face among the mob, with large eyes that still bore traces of unshed tears. She bit her lower lip tightly, and streams of fresh blood flowed from between her teeth. The flames spitting from the muzzle of the machine gun cast flickering shadows on her face, which was filled with hatred. From the face of this little girl, Su seemed to faintly see another visage, that of a girl he thought he had almost forgotten.

The convoy had already sped far away, and the dust formed a smoke dragon that continued to rise higher. Li Gaolei left the window and approached the spacious desk, pressing several numbers on the telephone. A sharp yet unmistakably aged voice came through the receiver: "Who is it? Didn't the company regulations specify that this is my experimental time?"

I apologize, I was just distracted. The explanation from Ligao Lei is as pale as his smile

The dull yet impactful sound of gunfire suddenly erupted. Several fist-sized holes immediately appeared on the front of the truck, and a large splash of dark red liquid was thrown onto the windshield, trickling down in a serpentine manner, with the stench of blood filling the air. The armed refugees in the center of the convoy also fell in rows.

As dawn broke, Pendulum City was awakened by the roar of engines and the crisp, commanding orders. Five light troop carriers were lined up in the central square, fully armed soldiers boarding them in an orderly fashion. Additionally, two robust off-road jeeps were parked nearby, with gunners lazily leaning against the heavy machine guns, disdainfully observing the rookies. Beside each machine gunner stood a veteran, each resting an RPG rocket launcher in their arms. Five light troop carriers were lined up in the central square, fully armed soldiers boarding them in an orderly fashion. Additionally, two robust off-road jeeps were parked nearby, with gunners lazily leaning against the heavy machine guns, disdainfully observing the rookies. Beside each machine gunner stood a veteran, each resting an RPG rocket launcher in their arms.

Li Gaolei recalled the horrifying scene frozen on the computer screen of the doctor's degree, glanced again at the two boxes of specially made 5.56 mm ammunition, evidently from the same source as the handgun, suddenly burst into laughter, walked to the wall to pick up the modified handgun, and approached the target stand, raising his hand to fire five shots in rapid succession

Su Fu lay on the ground, his earth-colored cloak blending closely with the color of the soil. However, in a battlefield where bullets flew, this did not guarantee safety; luck was the true safeguard

Only a large company like Roche can cultivate someone like Li. It is only within Roche that Li can grow and fully utilize her strengths. If each brings five people, Ligore can easily defeat Li. With twenty people, the outcome is uncertain. If there are more than two hundred people, Ligore's forces will most likely be completely annihilated, while Li will still retain more than half of her subordinates. Only a colossal entity like Roche would have a guard of over 200 people for Li to command. If there are more than two hundred people, Ligore's forces will most likely be completely annihilated, while Li will still retain more than half of her subordinates. Only a colossal entity like Roche would have a guard of over 200 people for Li to command

Please help me with a test to see if I have... if I have been infected with that dreadful thing

The results have just come out ... ... wait a moment! What is going on! This ... ... you better come and take a look, it's hard to explain over the phone!

The phone suddenly rang abruptly, causing Ligore's hand to stiffen. It wasn't until the ringtone had sounded several times that he pressed the call button. A voice came from the phone, that of Dr. Rostan: "It's me! Is anyone there?"

The entire night, Ligolei spent in this manner in the office. He did not eat anything, only drank two bottles of water

His heart began to beat vigorously, and his body temperature rose rapidly. In just a few seconds, Su completely awakened from a near-hibernation state and entered a pre-battle mode. The several veterans in the same vehicle, who had also struggled repeatedly on the brink of life and death, noticed Su's transformation and immediately became alert, looking to both sides.

Li Gaolei suddenly felt that all his strength had vanished without a trace, and he could hardly stand, collapsing into his seat. A somewhat neurotic voice from the telephone kept saying: "Hello! Hello? Are you okay? Hello, answer me..."

Looking at Li's background, Li Gaolei couldn't help but say: "Hey, you've been out for a few days, you should go to the doctor's degree to get your blood tested, just in case..."

The meaning of money is different for everyone. For these refugees, twenty yuan means they can go a month without worrying about food, as for shelter, there are plenty of places to sleep in the wilderness. In the settlements, there are also places to shield from wind and rain. However, for Su, one hundred yuan is merely the price of twenty rounds of transformation bullets. Even when not on a mission, Su consumes dozens of bullets in a single day while wandering alone in the wilderness

"If this thing enters a living organism, will there be an incubation period, and will it mutate again?" asked Li Gaoli in a low and heavy tone.

Just past noon, the wilderness remains extremely hot, even though the sun is constantly hidden behind the clouds

Rosstan nodded and added, "The records you see are only from the latter part. At the very beginning, there was only one living cell, which I referred to as the invader. As you can see, this single cell immediately killed every cell it touched and turned them into its own breeding ground! When I first witnessed this scene, I was almost paralyzed with fear, and it was only later that I remembered to document the footage!" His voice was urgent and sharp, appearing to be deeply immersed in the terrifying imagery he had just witnessed.

The convoy had been traveling for a full three hours, and the terrain began to become rugged and uneven. Not far away was a collapsed highway, and abandoned rural villas could be seen from time to time. After marching for so long, there was still no sign of the mob, and even the soldiers on the truck had become listless, while the armed refugees who were walking on foot were nearing exhaustion.

Bang! Bang! Bang! Three consecutive gunshots rang out, accompanied by a wave of heat rushing towards me. Then came Li's furious curse: "Damn it, this is just ridiculous!"

Thus, Su did not have to exert much effort and could sit in the truck with his eyes closed, resting

The roar of the heavy machine gun suddenly ceased. Then it erupted with a thunderous blast, scattering the scorching components in all directions

Su almost moved the gun barrel the moment he heard the sound of the heavy machine gun, bringing the shooter behind the window into his sights. However, his finger on the trigger did not press down immediately.

I am a bit tired

Under Li's gaze, Ligolei smiled awkwardly and asked, "Is this the gun you brought along for the mission this time with the books?"

For cells, a petri dish is akin to the extent of vision one has when standing atop a high-rise building, surveying the surroundings.

On a relatively flat expanse of wilderness, two dilapidated cargo trucks roared incessantly, struggling to crawl forward. Their speed was hardly faster than that of a person walking. The truck beds were filled with people, and even two individuals sat atop the cab, holding AK rifles that had been in circulation for over a century, vigilantly scanning the seemingly endless wilderness. Following the trucks were more than thirty individuals, varying in size and attire, armed with a diverse array of weapons, including even a shotgun that could only be used for bird hunting. Their expressions were vacant as they mechanically trudged forward in the sweltering heat.

After emptying the magazine, Li Gaolei removed the shell and carefully examined the structure of the gun. The sample he provided to Rostan for the doctor's degree was taken from this gun. If it had been infected by an invader, he might have already turned into some kind of monster. Moreover, this gun had been near Li for some time; based on the lifespan of the invader's cells, even if there were still invaders on the gun, they should have long since perished. Furthermore, he had initially touched this gun and had just handled the bullets; if there were indeed any surviving invaders, he would not have been able to avoid them. Therefore, Li Gaolei accepted the situation.

Su leaned against the cargo truck, smoking the last cigarette on him. He did not participate in the search for the mob's settlement, nor did he need to. In the recent battle, he had already proven himself completely. Had it not been for his two successful shots that took out the heavy machine guns, the armed forces in the settlement would likely have faced total annihilation. Now even those arrogant veterans held great respect for Su, as they understood that the continuous gunfire just moments ago could not have been produced by a mere first-tier sniper.

Li Gaolei's hand immediately trembled, a phenomenon that is extremely rare for someone as typically calm as he is. However, Rostan did not notice this detail and pointed at the screen, saying: "I don't know if this counts as good news, but if the invaders do not find food within one minute, they will die. This may explain that they possess a speed hundreds of times faster than their kind, thus requiring a large amount of energy. Moreover, the invaders will never turn on each other." This may explain that they possess a speed hundreds of times faster than their kind, thus requiring a large amount of energy. Moreover, the invaders will never turn on each other.

He suddenly saw that Rigor's face looked extremely unpleasant, and at that moment, he suddenly opened his mouth wide, took a sharp breath, and stammered: "You... you wouldn't..."

Ligaley

The dull and unsettling sound of heavy machine gun fire erupted once more, causing the two veterans at the front to freeze mid-stride, blood gushing from their chests and backs. The others were once again pinned to the ground by the dense hail of bullets, unable to lift their heads.

Rosstan shook his head and began to type again on the computer keyboard, bringing up another chart. It displayed fragmented gene sequences that could not form a complete and meaningful genetic sequence.

Before the echo of his shout had completely faded, a brutally loud gunshot reverberated above the convoy. In the abandoned villa a hundred meters away, the heavy machine gun that had been spewing flames came to an abrupt halt

Li Gaolei stepped forward, firmly catching the bottle of strong acid. His muscular arm was only a few centimeters away from the top of Doctor's Degree's head. Doctor's Degree raised his head, and his bloodshot eyes behind the high prescription lenses immediately widened to their limit! However, his fear of the strong acid seemed to pale in comparison to his fear of Li Gaolei's arm

The commander walked over to Su's side, noticing that his cigarette had burned down to the end. He then handed him another cigarette, lit it for Su, and asked, "Are you feeling unwell?"

Li has already loaded a new magazine, staring at the target paper like a wolf, remaining still for a long time, but suddenly threw the pistol to Rigor, saying: "Hey, you try this damn gun!"

In the few seconds of hesitation, another scream echoed across the battlefield as a soldier lying on the ground was swept by a barrage of heavy machine gun fire, and several jets of blood immediately gushed forth

Having spoken, Li turned and walked out without looking back

The wind tousled the commander’s gray hair, and on his weathered face, marked by the trials of life, there was a smile that revealed a deep understanding of the world, a smile with downward-curving corners.

Li stopped and turned back, looking at Li Gaolei with a puzzled expression

The intercom connected to the central control room, where the duty personnel immediately recognized the voice of Li Gaolei and promptly responded: "General Li is currently practicing shooting at the underground shooting range"

The movements of all cells appear to be exceedingly slow; however, Ligore does not share this view. In the real world, the movements of these cells or bacteria are, in fact, extremely rapid. If a person were to be infected by the type of bacteria that causes cellular mutations, it would mean that they would not survive even a day

This residential area is the settlement of this group of rioters. The warriors of the settlement have begun to search house by house. All rioters, whether they resist or not, whether they are adults or children, face only one outcome: execution, with no prisoners taken. This is the custom of the wilderness; the capacity of any settlement is maintained at the maximum scale that food and water can supply, with no surplus allocated to prisoners. Young women among the rioters may still have some value, while men are considered a burden. This is the custom of the wilderness; the capacity of any settlement is maintained at the maximum scale that food and water can supply, with no surplus allocated to prisoners. Young women among the rioters may still have some value, while men are considered a burden. Since most settlements have no productive capacity, there is no need for excess labor. As for the children of the rioters, they are the source of hatred and cannot be retained.

Su Huaili, holding the strikingly modified rifle, leaned against the side panel of the truck, swaying with the movement of the vehicle. He occupied a relatively good position in the back of the truck. There were several others like him, occupying the edge positions, all of whom were fierce individuals. The rest of the passengers had to squeeze together. Those few men with menacing appearances were all first-tier warriors, and in this hastily assembled team, it could be said that no one was willing to provoke them. Su, whose physique was relatively slender, received the same treatment due to the modified rifle in his hands. These veterans, who had survived numerous battles, understood that in intense combat, a sniper could often save their own life. They were unwilling to let the sniper's strength be wasted on the road.

Su is now utterly impoverished and cannot return to Asmo to take on tasks, which is why he has accepted this task with a compensation that is somewhat laughable.