Evolution from Carp to Divine Dragon - Chapter 48

Chapter 48: I Bet on Success

TL: Etude

“We’re short on manpower. I’ll contact the higher-ups in a bit and arrange for some people to come over.”

The middle-aged man rubbed his forehead as he spoke.

The situation in Longyin City was far more complex than he had imagined. If things continued this way, they wouldn’t be able to hold out much longer!

“Okay.”

“So, should we have them delete this video?”

The young man retrieved his phone and looked at the video, which now had over three million views! It had spread widely!

“No need.”

“Those at the top are slowly becoming more willing to release this information.”

“It’s not like before; soon, it won’t be possible to stop it anymore.”

As he said this, he couldn’t help but sigh.

Since long ago, there had been various legends about strange creatures worldwide.

Incidents like the Falling Dragon event, the Loch Ness Monster sightings, and so on.

Could all these stories have been baseless?

Many pieces of information were gradually downplayed, even making people think they were mere superstitions.

But from ancient times to the present, many things couldn’t have been imagined out of thin air.

Fifty years ago, countries began discovering some ancient civilization ruins, shocking global leaders.

But to avoid worldwide panic, they suppressed the information.

Now, however, there were more and more mutant creatures, making it impossible to completely control the situation.

Moreover, those extraterrestrials kept coming from outer space. Before long, a great war might break out!

So now, the previously restricted information was slowly being released.

“And now that it’s being released, many people still don’t believe it.” The middle-aged man smiled.

In the video’s comments, most people were still skeptical.

After all, the video seemed too far-fetched—fire appearing underwater? If that wasn’t special effects, then what was?

…

Meanwhile, in the laboratory, Luo Xue was holding a syringe.

The syringe contained a transparent liquid.

Her eyes stared at the liquid, her expression constantly changing.

“I will definitely find and kill that creature.”

She glanced at the open pocket watch on the table, which held a photo of her and Lin Hao. She then took the syringe and stabbed it into her neck, injecting the liquid!

In that instant, her eyes widened as if enduring intense pain.

Quickly, she injected the entire syringe into her body.

At that moment, her skin became scorching hot.

Veins bulged visibly on her skin.

Thump, thump!

Her heart began to beat violently.

Her heart rate soared from 80 to 130, then to 160…

It was beating too fast!

“I won’t… I won’t fall!”

She gritted her teeth, clutching her chest where her heart was.

Sweat poured from her forehead.

The virus!

She had injected herself with a high concentration of the virus extracted from the mutant creatures!

Actually, everyone at HXLZ had a virus within their bodies. This virus not only caused evolution in those animals but also had the potential to bring about evolution in humans. However, there was a significant chance of death!

Particularly with the high concentration of the virus entering the body, it could trigger evolution more quickly, but equally, it greatly increased the possibility of death!

Luo Xue now clearly felt her heart beating too fast, almost as if it were going to explode!

No. She couldn’t die here!

“I must survive!”

Become stronger!!!

As time ticked by, her dazed eyes gradually returned to normal.

“How’s the situation over there?”

“Where is Luo Xue?”

“Another mutated creature has appeared. Have the government send people to check it out first.”

“……”

At this moment, she clearly felt as if she could hear the sounds coming from outside through the walls. Her hearing had enhanced.

When she focused her eyes on a certain spot, her vision became noticeably clearer. Just looking at it made it seem incredible!

“Did it work!?”

Luo Xue felt her heart gradually stabilizing and slowly stood up. She looked at her hands, and although they appeared unchanged on the surface, she could vaguely sense that they had become stronger.

“It must have worked!”

She clenched her fists.

Previously, like the other members of HXLZ, she had been exposed to the virus but only in weak doses. While it had affected her body to some extent, it was nothing compared to now!

Bang, bang, bang!

At that moment, the door was forcefully knocked on!

“Luo Xue!!!”

A loud shout came from outside.

Boom!

The next moment, the door to the laboratory was kicked open.

A group of people rushed in.

“You…”

The crowd stared at Luo Xue, momentarily stunned.

“Luo Xue, are you okay!?”

A middle-aged man in a lab coat looked at Luo Xue and was momentarily taken aback.

He had noticed just a short while ago that Luo Xue had taken some high-concentration virus samples and then disappeared!

This high-concentration virus, if injected into the human body, would have terrifying effects!

It was very likely to cause death due to the virus!

“You… you injected the virus!?”

His eyes scanned the floor, where he could clearly see a syringe. The liquid inside had been completely injected.

“Yes.” Luo Xue replied calmly.

“You’re crazy! That could kill you!” The middle-aged man’s eyes widened, staring at Luo Xue as if she were a lunatic!

The others also stared at Luo Xue with wide eyes.

Had she lost her mind!?

This virus indeed could cause human evolution and even improve the physical body, but at high concentrations, it could lead to sudden death at any moment!

Even they, the members of HXLZ, had undergone special testing to ensure their bodies were suitable before injecting very low concentrations of the virus.

“It’s been two and a half years since the first injection.”

“I’ve adapted for two and a half years, which is more than enough.”

“If I die this time, it will prove that even with gradual virus injection, the human body cannot fully adapt to this virus and still risks sudden death.” Luo Xue spoke calmly.

She had made herself a test subject!

Because long ago, there had already been such a study.

They had all voluntarily accepted micro-doses of the virus.

This virus replicated very slowly in the body, and in small doses, its impact on the body wasn’t significant.

The previous plan was to start with small doses, allowing the body to gradually adapt before attempting higher doses!

Who could have thought that Luo Xue would now use herself as a test subject!

“You’re taking too big a gamble!”

The middle-aged HXLZ man, also the team leader, couldn’t help but speak up.

Even he wouldn’t dare to do such a thing!

“But my bet was a success.”