Chapter 8, Mutants

This indicates that mutations can also enhance certain genes, Gale muttered to himself

"I think we should take him with us," Melani bit her lip and said, "His injuries are severe, and he looks very weak; he needs someone to take care of him..."

When food was mentioned, Tang Feng noticed the mutant's eyebrows twitching as he stared at the box in Gael's hand, emitting some low, indistinct sounds from his throat

Gail shrugged his shoulders. "At most, we can leave him some water and food, but we didn't bring much with us."

He is speaking..." Melani whispered, her tone filled with astonishment

Are you sure

Gael looked around in confusion, then raised his head to gaze at the sky; at that moment, the sun had already risen

"Do you have children now?" Gail continued, seemingly intrigued. "My goodness, it turns out you actually violated the sanctuary laws and conceived naturally."

Regarding the mutants, there are various rumors in the protected area. Most of them concern the attacks of mutants on humans. To the people in the protected area, mutants resemble beasts with human appearances, having completely lost their rationality and thought, and some mutants do not even have human features, appearing more like monsters haphazardly assembled. Standing before Tang Feng now is a mutant, its eyes gleaming in the darkness like a wolf. In the faint moonlight, one can also see the gun pointed at Tang Feng's head. Tang Feng feels the blood rushing to his head, and his hand instinctively reaches for his waist, only to realize that the gun is not there.

Indeed, Tang Feng carefully scrutinized the person who had attacked him. In the daylight, it was very clear that this was the peculiar and agile mutant he had encountered at night. Tang Feng's gaze followed down the person's body and landed on those mutated legs.

"This direction is very dangerous." Suddenly, a voice came from behind them. Tang Feng turned his head in surprise and found that it was the mutated person lying on the ground who was speaking

Bang

"Doctor's degree, which path should we take?"

"Madam, be careful, he might bite you," Gail said, "You should know that mutants are quite similar to beasts"

If you are going to the seaside, I know a road that used to have many cars passing by...

Suddenly, the mutant leaped up, startling everyone. He grabbed a gun and began to move forward. Although he was somewhat limping, he did not walk slowly.

"That is a superficial injury," Tang Feng said, noticing that the mutant's gun was also lying nearby

I am fine ... ... "Melanie's foot also emerged from the car, continuing to crawl forward for a while, seemingly enduring immense pain

Tang Feng assisted Meilanni

After a rather cold night, the exhausted fugitives managed to doze off for a while, their feet feeling as heavy as lead. As dawn began to break, Tang Feng cautiously poked his head out from the hidden spot in the library and did not find anyone pursuing them, which eased his mind somewhat. Based on his estimation, they had walked nearly over 100 kilometers, perhaps not quite that far, but they should be very far from the protected area. However, this also meant they had entered a region where mutated beings were active, a truly dangerous territory. Tang Feng retrieved the handgun from Meilani, removed the magazine to take a look, and found that Meilani had nearly exhausted all the bullets. With a bitter smile, he turned to look at his wife, who was sound asleep, and loaded a bullet into the chamber.

"It's alright, you haven't gotten married yet, have you, with your doctor's degree?" said Meilani

"I won't," Melani said without turning her head, "I am a doctor and I know what to do"

"How strange..." Gale murmured.

That is a mutant

Oh, how fortunate, I have not yet... However, I can understand Tang Feng's feelings..." He stole a glance at Tang Feng and continued in a lowered voice, "From a genetic perspective, genes are quite selfish. The competition for inheritance has always been very fierce. For example, why do seals nurture their own offspring and not get confused among thousands of seals? Male bison fight each other for mates; why can't they share a single female bison?"

"Enough, Doctor's degree!" Tang Feng finally couldn't hold back, suddenly turning his head to shout, startling Gael so much that he shivered and let go of his hand. "How can you understand the psychology of a father?" Gael was stunned, unable to speak. Meilani tightened her grip on Tang Feng's hand, then gently said, "Let it go, we are not out of danger yet, let's keep moving. Tang Feng, you lead the way."

Melanie smiled again, as if a little embarrassed. "Doctor's degree, why must you compare people to beasts?"

"Are you taking us?" Tang Feng said with confusion, glancing at his leg

"Don't move, Meilani, don't move!" Tang Feng shouted loudly. Behind him were his father's pursuers, and in front was a mutant wielding a weapon. No matter how capable Tang Feng was, he didn't know what to do at this moment.

"It is truly a miracle that he was not killed," Gael added, recalling that terrifying night

Footsteps sounded behind him, and then Tang Feng heard Meilani's exclamation. "He is the mutant!"

Tang Feng sighed, "Let’s go. Perhaps we will be lucky enough to reach the seaside, or be caught by the people sent by my father..."

I think we should keep walking east, more or less...

Many mutants are roaming about, mutants that are different from me; they eat anything...

This ... ... "Gail shook his head, saying, 'In the past, we used to make cars and maps, but now everything is coming out so hastily ... ... '"

Gail stepped forward and gently squeezed the legs, saying, "I can hardly believe that a person could grow such legs; it is simply a terrifying form of degeneration." He spoke with a glint of interest in his eyes, as if he were looking at a specimen. To Gail, the mutant seemed like a laboratory mouse. Melani noticed the mutant's gaze, which was somewhat strange, appearing to harbor both hatred and a hint of inferiority.

He saved our lives," Melanie said to Gail

The mutation is extremely severe, and the bones in the legs have undergone such tremendous changes. Behind Tang Feng, Gael murmured, having also been awakened; it seems that no one had a good night's sleep this evening

Oh, please forgive me, I did not mean to, as I am studying genetic biology..." Saying this, he tightened his embrace around the refrigerated box in front of him. "The desire to have one's own child is a natural instinct of living beings; if a being loses this instinct..." Gale shook his head, his expression very serious, "Therefore, I can understand Tang Feng's feelings, the feelings of a father..."

"I think my rib is broken," Gail said with difficulty

Tang Feng paid them no mind and walked over to the mutant.

Let us spend the night here for now. Finally, Tang Feng spoke, pointing to an abandoned house, where only some crumbling walls remained, seemingly still bearing the shadows of a great disaster.

Tang Feng caught up with the mutant, following closely behind, and curiously asked, "Mutant, do you understand our language?"

The mutant leaped nimbly, bullets falling behind him. His exceptionally developed legs allowed him to run like an antelope, quickly disappearing into the darkness, while the searchlight lost its target and scanned aimlessly.

He is bleeding" Melani exclaimed again

There is also the feeling of being a mother, Melani said

"Save me, Tang Feng!" came Melani's cry from behind. Tang Feng turned around to see Melani half emerging from the overturned vehicle, while Gael's arm hung limply by the window, uncertain of his fate.

Gail persisted relentlessly, "Do you know what this means? I have never heard of anything so insane. Do you want to have offspring like that mutant just now..."

The foremost vehicle lost its balance, crashing over with a deafening sound, followed by an even more intense explosion. The gunfire became more concentrated; from the chaotic and fierce gunshots, one could discern the anger and helpless anxiety of the shooters. Soon, the vehicles behind came to a halt, and with the aid of the headlights, many soldiers could be seen jumping down, forming circular defenses and cautiously moving forward to search.

"It is not I who is interesting, madam," Gale said enthusiastically, "but rather genes that are very interesting. Male bison often seek to dominate female bison; only in this way can they ensure that their own genes are passed on, rather than those of other bison. Humans are the same; the notion that love is selfish is better expressed as genes being selfish and - pictures - books.

He might be able to understand what we are saying, " Tang Feng said with a frown

What should we do about this person?" Meilani asked, tying the final knot of the bandage.

"Give me your hand." Tang Feng hid behind the overturned vehicle, extending a hand. Meilani grasped Tang Feng's hand and pulled it forcefully outward

Tang Feng swiftly ran to Melani's side amidst the chaos, where Melani was struggling to climb out of the shattered car window

"Don't get your hopes up," Gael said, looking at the mutant with an expression akin to that of observing a monkey. "Most mutants have intellectual issues; they are either imbeciles or suffer from cerebral palsy. The delicate human brain is the most susceptible to mutation"

It might have been done last night," Tang Feng said

In front of his gentle wife, Tang Feng fell silent, trudging forward and slowing his pace. Gail lagged a step behind, walking alongside Melani.

The sound of gunfire erupted from behind, and the pursuers were drawing closer. The mutant facing him seemed to hesitate, a flicker of confusion evident in its eyes, yet the gun remained raised. Tang Feng stood there in a daze, too afraid to move, never before had he felt death so near. Suddenly, a loud explosion rang out, bullets rained down in this direction, and several beams of bright light illuminated the area. Instinctively, Tang Feng crouched down, his hands clasped over his head

"I am sorry for hurting you," Melani said apologetically with a smile to the mutant. At that moment, the mutant's gaze became unusual. Melani felt as if it were her own illusion, as if the mutant was also looking at her gently

What did you just say

Melanie chuckled softly. "Doctor's degree, you are truly amusing"

Tang Feng pulled Gale's exposed arm, and inside the car, Gale let out a painful moan, which eased Tang Feng's heart

"I can't run anymore," Gael said with difficulty, panting as if he were working a bellows

Tang Feng was lost in thought, staring at the mutant, who appeared to be very weak

I apologize, madam..." he whispered

At that moment, a faint sound caught Tang Feng's attention. He listened carefully, but it seemed to have ceased. He glanced at the lightening sky, took a gentle breath, and nimbly jumped out from his hiding spot, gun in hand. The sound reemerged, somewhat indistinct, yet Tang Feng was certain it was not the sound of the wind. He followed the sound, bending low and advancing cautiously, remaining vigilant of his surroundings. The sound appeared again, still vague, but he was sure it was not caused by the wind. He continued to follow it, bending low and moving carefully, alert to everything around him. The sound vanished once more. Tang Feng halted, listening intently, but it did not return. Suddenly, a strong gust of wind rushed by, and he sensed someone attacking him from behind. Tang Feng swiftly dodged to the side, then turned around, simultaneously striking out with the hand holding the gun. His gun immediately met something hard, and that object toppled backward. As Tang Feng turned, he discovered that the assailant's head was bleeding, seemingly struck hard by the butt of the pistol. Tang Feng's training in the military proved invaluable; dealing with one or two individuals was not a problem.

"Shut up, you..." Gael suppressed his curse and continued, "Genes, genes, get the refrigerated box for the genes out." Tang Feng caught the refrigerated box, and at that moment, gunfire erupted again in the darkness. Tang Feng leaned out to look, as the soldiers were drawn to the sound of gunfire, shouting loudly and shooting into the darkness. The flashes of gunfire merged into a single blaze, with shots ringing out one after another. However, the mutant with kangaroo legs moved like a ghost, disappearing one moment and reappearing on the other side the next. With each gunshot, a soldier would fall. The soldiers were captivated by the gunfire, shouting loudly and shooting into the darkness, with flashes of fire merging into a single blaze, and shots ringing out one after another. Yet, the mutant with kangaroo legs moved like a ghost, disappearing one moment and reappearing on the other side the next, and with each gunshot, a soldier would fall. The opportunity was rare, and Tang Feng no longer hesitated, disregarding Gael's painful moans, and forcibly dragged him out of the vehicle

"Child, what child?" Gael followed behind, one hand gripping Tang Feng's clothing, running in a half-dragging, half-pulling manner, and asked.

"Next time, remember to fasten your seatbelt, doctor’s degree," Tang Feng said half-jokingly, as he elbowed the front row glass, producing a crashing sound.

Melanie tore off a corner of her clothing, crouched down, and carefully bandaged the mutant.

Rest assured... Although Tang Feng could not see Meilanni's face clearly, he could still feel her gentle smile.

"My child," said Tang Feng without looking back, futilely glancing around in an attempt to discern the direction

I can still ... ... '' hear that Melani is still holding on.

Little things, a doctor's degree, if it falls into their hands, your neck will also be broken, hurry up, take advantage of the moment! In the darkness, the pursuers' attention was drawn to that strange mutant, and Tang Feng and the others took the opportunity to escape chaotically, stumbling and running aimlessly. Tang Feng could not see the road ahead; there was no road at all. He was just running on instinct, and indeed, they were getting further away from the gunfire, and it was becoming increasingly dark.

Bang! The dull sound of gunfire rang in Tang Feng's ears. The mutant had fired, and Tang Feng instinctively shrank his neck. However, contrary to his expectations, he did not feel any pain in his body. He raised his head and discovered that the mutant had raised the gun and started shooting at the vehicle pursuing them from behind. Swiftly, all the searchlights turned towards the direction of the mutant. In the harsh white light, Tang Feng saw clearly that the mutant was taller than an average person, with long, unkempt hair covering his face, and his entire body wrapped in tattered cloth that had long lost its color. What was most astonishing were his legs. Swiftly, all the searchlights turned towards the direction of the mutant. In the harsh white light, Tang Feng saw clearly that the mutant was taller than an average person, with long, unkempt hair covering his face, and his entire body wrapped in tattered cloth that had long lost its color. What was most astonishing were his legs. His legs bent backward at the knees, resembling those of a kangaroo, which was quite bizarre. Tang Feng knew that this was the result of some mutated gene at work.

The mutant glanced at Tang Feng, then looked at the others. When he saw Gail, a look of disgust appeared on his face, clearly indicating that Gail's earlier words had hurt him. However, when he looked at Melani, an unusual expression emerged on his face.

He said it was the vehicle of our Alpha team Gail remarked, increasingly finding the situation intriguing

I know what I am doing" Tang Feng said irritably, as if he no longer wished to discuss the matter

Are you alright?" Tang Feng asked anxiously, unable to see Meilani's face in the darkness

"What else can we do? Let him stay here by himself," Gail said

Melanie nodded, and Gale saw it, or rather felt it. He did not speak further, keeping his head down as he moved forward, yet he felt a certain admiration for this strong woman. However, from Gale's perspective, having spent his life studying heredity and genetics, there was no romantic notion of maternal love; he simply believed that the genetic instincts of the woman before him were very strong, much like those of the man ahead. With this thought, Gale secretly nodded, considering his analysis to be quite reasonable. However, from Gale's perspective, having spent his life studying heredity and genetics, there was no romantic notion of maternal love; he simply believed that the genetic instincts of the woman before him were very strong, much like those of the man ahead. With this thought, Gale secretly nodded, considering his analysis to be quite reasonable

How are you, Melani? In the darkness, Tang Feng held Melani's hand tightly.

"Bind him, loosen some, and then we will leave," Tang Feng said, beginning to search for the rope

How is the child?" Tang Feng asked

The mutant struggled for a moment, but was firmly held down by Tang Feng. "What should we do with him?" Melanie said, looking at the mutant with some concern.

"No, it is his leg, it seems to have been shot," Melani said. Indeed, no one had noticed that there was a black burn mark on the mutant's calf, and blood was oozing out from it.

Melanie sighed, gently pinching the wound with her fingers. The mutant frowned but did not cry out.

Gail's doctor's degree is...

"I apologize, madam," Gael shrugged and glanced at Tang Feng, who was walking ahead, seemingly unaware of their conversation. "Would you also be willing to have this... oh... this, this..." Gael pondered over his words, "this child born?"

"Let us go, for now we cannot even take care of ourselves," they said, leaving the mutants behind, identifying the direction, and beginning to move forward

"Do not call me a mutant, I have a name," he said, turning back with a melancholic expression, "People call me Jiala."

On the roadside, another shadow darted over. He seemed to be terrified by the gunfire, running frantically, stumbling, and helplessly waving his hands in the air. The light illuminated him, and Tang Feng saw his small stature and a peculiar head, which appeared to have been cleaved by an axe, bearing a deep gash. The mutant holding the gun also spotted him, startled, and jumped forward a step, but it was already too late. A barrage of bullets struck the unfortunate mutant in the back. The light shone on him again, revealing his small frame and strange head, with that bald head resembling one that had been split by an axe, marked by a deep furrow. The gun-wielding mutant noticed him as well, taken aback, and leaped forward, but it was too late; a series of bullets hit the unfortunate mutant's back. Tang Feng watched as he was propelled forward as if struck heavily, his head thrown back, blood splattering out. By the time he fell to the ground, he had already breathed his last.