Chapter 8, High-Level Conspiracy

The black-haired monster hidden among the crowd will instantly reveal itself and launch an attack

Neither of the two provided their names

In Shuiyuan Town, it is roughly estimated that 70% of the population has transformed into black-haired monsters

It was not until the approach of dawn that it gradually dispersed, returning to the "human form"

Tao E once again inquired about Xia Yan's true opinion

If you think it's feasible, then let's proceed. Xia Yan truly felt that leaving like this and completing the task was quite good... Besides, there are classes to attend the next day

Moreover, based on the recent findings, it is indeed highly probable that the incident was orchestrated by the Senluo Group

As night falls and deepens, the likelihood of the black-haired monsters wandering outside increases. After 3:00 AM, there are generally large numbers of black-haired monsters roaming the streets.

Do you mind bringing my person along? Li Yuan asked

The lights in the tunnel were off, and it didn't take long before the surroundings became pitch black. Xia Yan took the portable flashlight from the soldier and turned it on to illuminate the path ahead

Xia Yan and Tao E sat together, facing Li Yuan

"It feels like motion sickness," a soldier made a rather accurate description, "I put down my gun first, as it was somewhat difficult to aim."

In a state of confusion, akin to somnambulism, some individuals are spared from being torn apart by the black-haired monster

Summer

Let him go," Li Yuan signaled to release Tao E, "Let's talk slowly in the car

Looking at the distorted corpse in front of him, dressed in the uniform of the Senluo Group's armed personnel, Li Yuan said in a hoarse voice: "The matter is indeed related to those guys. Although they are all from Senluo, we are not on the same side."

This is a bidirectional four-lane tunnel, and I did not see any vehicles inside

As for the purpose, it is, of course, to leave this small town and return home

Most of the time, life proceeds instinctively and mechanically through the usual daily routines

"How long is this tunnel and what about the illustrations?" Tao E asked

If one were to engage in a deep discussion with Li Yuan, it is possible that it would trigger a "storyline branch," thereby yielding benefits

Expectations for "Dream Copy" have inevitably diminished

The four individuals walking together evoke a sense of emptiness

He led his team, running around in various directions, gathering a group of survivors who wished to escape the town

Those who wander in a daze are likely to eventually become the black-haired monsters

This may not necessarily be a bad thing for those individuals

Li Yuan is merely the head of a laboratory within the research institute, and there are five other laboratories like this one in the institute

Listen to the soldiers describe the situation in the town and the dangers posed by the black-haired monster

However, one's own feelings began to become strange

Thereafter, the black-haired monster appeared intermittently at night, culminating in an outbreak at Senluo Hospital

"You, Senluo, are so wealthy, why would you come to such a small town to build a tunnel?" Tao E asked curiously

If it were not for Li Yuan, they might have already died

As for the changes in the town, it is difficult to pinpoint exactly when they began

What did Li Yuan mean when he said that they are not on the same path? What exactly has happened in this town? Tao E inquired

It is the kind of monster that Tao E saw, transformed from a human.

It feels more promising to go home and study.

Li Yuan, like them, is a victim kept in the dark

Is it also built by your Senluo Group

This refers to the situation that Xia Yan encountered in the morning

After taking a few steps forward, Tao, E, and the three of them found that the scene before them was not shrouded in thick fog as it had been earlier

But it was too late, the black-haired monster spread rapidly throughout the entire town like a plague after a major outbreak in the hospital

A larger truth and * picture * book

Increased communication can help to divert attention, which may slightly alleviate the sense of disorientation accompanied by some dizziness

The body involuntarily began to sway unsteadily; if it were not for leaning on Xia Yan's shoulder, providing a stable "coordinate," it is uncertain where I would have tilted at this moment

Its primary responsibility is to ensure the safety of the biological laboratory overseen by Li Yuan

This tunnel is newly constructed, reducing the travel distance between Shuinyuan Town and the outside world, but the tunnel itself is relatively long, approximately three kilometers.

How do you all feel?" asked Xia Yan.

That is good, at least our objectives are aligned said Li Yuan

Two of them are related to biology, while the others pertain to geological exploration

No

Their speed, strength, and even vitality far exceed that of ordinary people, and even a couple of bullets are difficult to incapacitate them

I do not believe it. "Xia Yan really maintained a skeptical attitude, "How are you going to prove it?"

This is indeed a great truth

A completely ordinary youth unexpectedly gains a fortuitous encounter, and the world is forever changed, akin to the excitement of an elderly lady trembling as she touches the electric switch

There is not a trace of blood on the body, completely clean—oh, no, just now when I was lying on the ground, I did get some dust on me.

Li Yuan was also unconcerned: "I will not worry for the time being about where the two of you came from or how you arrived. I only want to ascertain what your purpose in coming here is."

This time, there are no armed soldiers sitting beside us with their weapons drawn

Fortunately, the three of Tao and E quickly saw the tunnel

During the day, this appears to be a normal, quiet town

Li Yuan is the only one left who can still work

Two soldiers stood behind Tao E, each supporting one of his shoulders

The Senluo Hospital was thus abandoned and walls were built to separate it

The distance of about one hundred meters left the three individuals feeling as if they had run one thousand meters, utterly fatigued

Form a cone formation

Through the almost torn clothing

Tao E glanced at Xia Yan, confirming that he had no intention of speaking, and took the initiative to say: "We also inexplicably stumbled into this cursed place, and after a sleep, we found ourselves in that hospital."

Then one day, a creature with black fur appeared

After the outbreak of the Black Hair Monster in the hospital, the Senluo Group, in conjunction with the local officials of Shuiyuan Town, also implemented a curfew, but unfortunately, it was as ineffective as sealing off the hospital

In addition, the body is covered with grayish-white fur, which is disheveled and sparse, stained with considerable dark red blood

A foul and pungent odor assaulted the senses, causing a sense of dizziness upon inhalation

The roadblocks have been overturned, and several twisted monster corpses lie on the ground

Crossing the tunnel, even if one has not left the confines of Water Source Town, it is certainly not far away

They underwent a position adjustment three years ago and arrived at Shuiyuan Town

A team of a total of twelve people

The originally lively and bustling Water Source Town began to grow increasingly quiet, with people becoming more and more taciturn

They are not even clear about what exactly is being done in the laboratory

Tao E stumbled as his left and right feet got tangled, struggling against himself, nearly falling down

The two soldiers readied their rifles, and Tao E was also prepared at any moment for a soul-piercing scream

Shuiyuan Town has become the appearance that Xia Yan and the others are witnessing at present

The four individuals maintain their formation and continue to move forward

I do not know, but by the time we planned to escape, we were already caught in a ghost wall. It is not just here; all the places leaving the town are the same, even climbing the mountain is no different, the soldier emphasized

The true masterminds are those higher-ups who remain elusive and untraceable

It is empty inside, the true body has been hollowed out

In stark contrast to this is Xia Yan Zhen

There is a sense of discomfort caused by dislocation, " Tao E said.

People live their daily lives without making any sound, but once someone speaks and produces a human voice, it is heard

A highway tunnel of approximately three kilometers is already considered a long tunnel, while a tunnel exceeding three kilometers is classified as an extra-long highway tunnel

The black-haired monster is not a sluggish zombie

Senluo Group has established a research institute directly in Shuinyuan Town

"Our group has invested in this, and it has only been completed in the past two years, with just over a year of operation since it opened to traffic," the soldier replied

Now Tao E seeks stability

As long as no human sounds are made during the day, it will generally not attract the black-haired monster

What is the reason? Have you found it? And why is there a ghost wall? Tao E's voice echoed in the empty tunnel

In addition to Tao E, two armed soldiers also got out of the vehicle, making a total of four individuals

In today's Water Source Town, there are probably very few truly normal people left

Like those classic optical illusion images, or stepping into a specially designed tilted room

Since our goals are aligned, shall we give it a try and walk through the ghost wall? said Tao E

In any case, Xia Yan is simply following the trend

Although there has not been success up to this point

Xia Yan is walking at the front, while Tao E reaches out to place a hand on Xia Yan's shoulder, walking slightly behind and to the side.

So far, apart from some moving corpses, he has not encountered any extraordinary powers

I would like to introduce myself, I am Li Yuan, the head of a biological research laboratory at Senluo

Because --

One can see that the corpse and the mummified body are indistinguishable, with a large cavity in the chest.

Tao E could not help but recall the situation from the morning when Xia pointed at a black-haired creature.

If this is to be done, it is naturally best to ensure a good fallback plan.

The two soldiers exchanged a glance, and one of them said, "In fact, we are not quite sure either"

The remaining thirty percent is mostly in a state of confusion, going through each day as if in a dreamlike state, occasionally becoming somewhat aware.

They have long since tried and are no longer able to leave Water Source Town

No significant results have been achieved

On a regular basis, I follow the directives of Director Li Yuan, being responsible for ensuring the safety of the laboratory

After the situation completely erupted, the middle and senior management of Senluo Group either went missing or, like the residents of the town, became black-haired monsters

Although the reason is unknown, Xia Xia is indeed a tough person who ignores the ghost wall. Leaving Madman Town, the dawn of completing the mission is just ahead.

Maintaining a basic human form, the limbs may exhibit a certain degree of distortion

Xia Yan really shook her head, indicating that she had no objections

The dark tunnel is just ahead

My surname is Tao

Li Yuan looked at the corpse on the ground, the clothes on the corpse tattered and torn

The gap is quite significant

It is unclear what reason Tao E had; has he encountered situations where knowing someone's name would lead to death

"Have you never doubted that it was your Senluo Group that orchestrated this matter? Could it possibly be that Li Yuan was behind the biological laboratory?" Tao E inquired

A soldier explained

They do not completely transform, but rather conceal themselves, maintaining a normal human form, continuing to live until certain "necessary" moments when they will "transform"

Outside the tunnel entrance, there are also black armored vehicles, sentry posts, roadblocks, and other items

A group of people reboard the vehicle

Tao E nodded at Xia Yan, feeling that it was acceptable

The soldier shook his head slightly: "The decisions made by the higher-ups are beyond our understanding as mere foot soldiers."