Everyone hurriedly left the pit and disappeared into the forest once more.

After nightfall, the small escape team of the homeland finally stopped, and they found a small abandoned coal mine in a barren mountain. There are many such small coal mines in the northeast, because the reserves are small and there is no value of industrial mining at all, so the local farmers dig a pit to dig coal to supplement their families, and the temperature in the cave is much higher than the ice and snow outside, and several experts can't help but sigh comfortably. In the past few days, they have been fleeing in the forest and snow fields day and night, although they have the support of Captain Sun Ling Shanshan and other wise corpses, but after all, they are too old to bear their bodies, and if they don't rest well, they are really tired.

Only then did Captain Sun let Gu Wei stitch up the wound on his abdomen, while Ling Shanshan went out to look for food.

Academician Zhong leaned on a pillar, closed his eyes and recuperated, and Commander Xia Zhen groped and sat beside him: "Old Zhong, you don't have to feel guilty, you can't blame you for the failure of the vaccine, I was too anxious, you reminded me that the vaccine was unstable at that time, and it was I who vetoed your proposal and insisted on injecting everyone." "Commander Xia Zhen and Academician Zhong know each other very well, and along the way, this old friend has been silent and worried, knowing that he is sad for the many sacrifices of his homeland. Beside the pit, Academician Zhong blamed himself for opening Pandora's box, not just to seduce the muscular monster's acting and unintentionally.

Academician Zhong opened his eyes: "The destruction of our homeland is the responsibility of both of us, and in my life, I will not be able to atone for the sins of those loyal warriors and experts." What I'm thinking about more now is biochemical viruses. More and more, I am discovering that bioviruses are not explained by modern technology. ”

Academician Zhong talked about the things in his profession and regained his spirit. He straightened his waist and said, "You see, the effect of vaccines on injections of different populations is very different. For the intelligent corpse Yu Yong and the deputy director of the zombies, the vaccine did take effect in the early stage, they recovered their physiological indicators as human beings, and the deputy director of the zombies also regained consciousness. However, they eventually died of hemorrhage all over their bodies, and it seemed that every cell could not withstand the great force, and cracked apart. ”

"I analyzed it afterwards and believed that the biochemical virus had profoundly and comprehensively transformed the bodies of Yu Yong and the deputy director in the initial infection. Let them be so strong that they are not afraid of knives and guns. But the immature vaccine, on the surface, allows them to return to normal people, but it cannot change their mutated genes, which are so powerful that they destroy the cells and tissues that are not completely repaired by the vaccine. ”

"Again. The birth of a muscle monster. It is the result of me artificially combining a variety of biochemical virus genes. The so-called vaccines. In fact, it is a weakened biochemical virus gene, and after the fighters are injected with the vaccine, it is hell that it does not mutate. Don't forget. In fact, every surviving ordinary human being is a carrier of biochemical viruses, and the spontaneously formed antibodies in their bodies form a delicate balance with biochemical viruses, which makes them not become zombies or intelligent corpses, once they die, the antibodies disappear, and they will mutate. But my vaccine artificially broke the fragile balance in the hearts of everyone in my homeland, thus single-handedly creating a terrifying existence like a muscle monster. ”

Commander Xia Zhen was silent for a long time: "Could it be that the vaccine will never be successfully developed?" Even if we collect more samples of Abilities, it is highly likely that we will end up with mutations that are more terrifying than Muscle Monsters. Then we are not saving the world, but accelerating the whole world into hell. ”

Academician Zhong shook his head: "No, there is still hope." Don't forget, Captain Sun and Gu Wei were safe and sound after being vaccinated. ”

Commander Xia Zhen Yirin: "You mean that sample of Yashan King Road?" ”

Academician Zhong said: "There is no other explanation, and you and I have also proved it. We haven't mutated into muscle monsters so far, it's all thanks to the Wang Lu sample that Gu Wei kept privately. I believe that the genes in Wang Lu's sample represent the power of life. To some extent, it preserves and maintains the cellular activity of people infected with biochemical viruses. Gu Wei and Captain Sun are like this, and so are me and you. In fact, this has already been hinted at, Captain Sun can mutate into an intelligent corpse that retains a high IQ after death, and he can see the strength of Wang Lu's genes. Because my long-term research has long found that when a smart corpse is just born, its intelligence is very low, and it needs to have a later growth and evolution process. But according to Captain Sun's recollections, when he came to his senses, he fully possessed his own independent will and memory. Vitality, this is the power that Wang Lu's genes have, and at the same time, it is also the ingredient that my vaccine lacks. ”

Commander Xia Zhen nodded: "Old Zhong, you are right, Yashan, that is the final destination of our escape, but we must shake off the tail behind, if the owner of the muscle monster and Ling Shanshan discovers the magic of the Yashan King Road gene, it will be unimaginable." ”

At this time, the entrance of the cave suddenly darkened, and Ling Shanshan came back, carrying a hare in her hand that was constantly kicking her legs, and she had something to eat.

As soon as Ling Shanshan moved her hand, she twisted the hare's neck, and then used the remaining half of the dagger to skin the rabbit, directly slice the bloody flesh, and handed it to several experts - although in the mine, everyone still did not dare to make a fire, because the smoke was very conspicuous in the uninhabited wilderness.

This was not the first time that the experts had eaten raw food, they smiled wryly, took it and chewed hard, Ling Shanshan handed the skin to Captain Sun, and kept the internal organs for herself.

Gu Wei also got a piece of meat on the rabbit leg, and she quietly went to her mother's side: "Mom, you can eat more." As he spoke, he handed the meat to Commander Xia Zhen.

Commander Xia Zhen said: "You can eat it yourself, you need to participate in the battle, and you have to retain your strength." ”

Gu Wei didn't retract his hand: "Mom, you need to increase your nutrition now, the injury on your abdomen is too serious, we fled from our home in too haste, we didn't bring antibiotics and other medicines, we just hurriedly stitched up the wound for you, I'm worried that Mom, you will be infected." ”

Commander Xia Zhen said indifferently: "My wound is fine, I have also eaten something in the past few days, you know, if the intestines are damaged, I can't digest food at all, and now it's okay at all, it means that my injury is not a big problem." ”

Commander Xia Zhen obviously didn't want his daughter Gu Wei to ask too much about her injuries, and she said categorically: "If you don't have anything else." Then assist Captain Sun to go out on guard. ”

Gu Wei was stunned, guarding and sentry has always been the business of Captain Sun and Ling Shanshan, the two of them are smart corpses, they don't know how to work, they don't need to rest, and it is most appropriate to be responsible for external vigilance.

Commander Xia Zhen said, "Why don't you understand? Humans and intelligent corpses can only exert their greatest combat ability when they join forces, according to Ling Shanshan's introduction, the brainwaves of the master behind her are extremely powerful, if Captain Sun is suppressed by the other party's brainwaves, only you can help him. Tonight, you and Captain Sun will be in charge of the vigilance. Let Ling Shanshan defend in the mine. ”

Gu Wei exhaled softly: "Let Ling Shanshan stay by your side alone?" I don't worry about her! ”

Commander Xia Zhen said lightly: "Then can you cooperate with her to patrol and sentry?" ”

Gu Wei was speechless for a moment. She still has a deep wariness of Ling Shanshan, and it is okay for the two of them to patrol alone without pulling each other's hind legs, Commander Xia Zhen patted her on the shoulder: "Go, Ling Shanshan is now in the same boat with us." Even if it's to turn the other cheek. We'll have to wait until we're out of pursuit. ”

Gu Wei and Captain Sun went out to guard together. Ling Shanshan stayed, and after a while, several experts fell into a long-lost dream. Snoring slightly.

Commander Xia Zhen was lying in a small hole on the side, her eyes closed, and after a while, she heard the sound of soft footsteps beside her, Commander Xia Zhen did not open her eyes, and said lightly: "I thought you should come and talk to me." ”

"Don't you want to talk to me too? Otherwise, why spend Gu Wei, an impulsive girl? The master of the footsteps said.

Commander Xia Zhen opened his eyes, stood up, and looked at Ling Shanshan sitting beside him: "Okay, we don't have to go around in circles." There is something to talk about. Since we escaped from our homeland, in the face of the double pursuit of the muscle monsters and your master, under the desperate battle between you and Captain Sun, there is finally no danger. ”

Ling Shanshan said without a trace of emotion: "Thank you for the compliment." ”

Commander Xia Zhen nodded: "This is the truth, when you fought with the muscle monster today, you broke a few ribs, right?" Gu Wei's kid only cared about Captain Sun's injury, but he didn't expect that you would fight hand-to-hand with the muscle monster, and if you wanted to kill it, how could you be merciful to your subordinates with the principle of 'reciprocal counterattack' of the muscle monster? I could see from the side that when your dagger broke, the muscle monster's palm was slammed into your head, and although you avoided your head in desperation, you were hit in the chest. Gu Wei's hatred for you has affected her professional judgment, otherwise, with her doctor's eyes, she would have seen the abnormality of your body a long time ago. ”

Ling Shanshan said: "As you said to Gu Wei just now, we are in the same boat, and that is what I should do." Rest assured, I'll do my best to keep you safe until we get out safely. ”

Commander Xia Zhen said thoughtfully: "Go all out? I'm afraid not. Ling Shanshan, I don't have a strong sense of orientation, but since we escaped from our homeland, we have no fixed place to live in the face of the enemy's pursuit, and the direction of our escape is uncertain, but I can still vaguely feel that we are going in a big, big circle. ”

Ling Shanshan said in a low voice: "Going around in circles? You wouldn't think I did it on purpose, would you? What's in it for me? ”

"Of course there are benefits." Commander Xia Zhen said, "Because you didn't get enough security guarantees. ”

Ling Shanshan didn't speak, and in the dark, her eyes seemed to be shining.

Commander Xia Zhen said calmly: "Gu Wei, this kid is driven by hatred, and it is not surprising that he wants to get rid of you quickly. However, even if there is no grudge between us, you are still our enemy, because you are a wise corpse, and you also want to obtain the genes of that Yashan King Road, and we naturally have a competitive relationship in this ultimate goal. When we get away with it, the first thing we're going to kill will be you. So, you won't let us escape the muscular monsters and your master until we're guaranteed enough security. ”

Ling Shanshan clapped her hands lightly: "I'm so strange, although you and Gu Wei are mother and daughter, how can you have such different personalities and minds, if I had cooperated with you earlier, I wouldn't have had to bother so much." The homeland is under your leadership, and it has been able to stand on this world for so long, and even faintly touched the edge of the biochemical virus vaccine, if it was replaced by a hot-blooded young man like Gu Wei as the leader, the homeland would have perished several times. Seriously, both to protect you. I had to deliberately leave clues for the muscle monsters to catch up, but it was a big drain on my mind. ”

Commander Xia Zhen said, "Say, what do I have to do to win your trust." ”

Ling Shanshan said: "My requirements are not high, after escaping the pursuit of the muscle monster and my master, you have to take me to find the king of the cliff mountain, and we will share him together." ”

Commander Xia Zhen said: "I doubt that there is any possibility for us to cooperate on this, because our ultimate goal is the opposite, you want to get the royal road to perfect evolution, and we want to develop a real vaccine to eliminate all traces of biochemical viruses in this world." You'll also end up being treated with the vaccine. Become an ordinary person. ”

Ling Shanshan said, "No, Commander Xia Zhen, you think too beautifully, you still don't understand. Biochemical viruses are not something that humans can conquer. Let's not talk about whether the royal road will easily fall into our hands - don't forget. Your daughter Gu Wei led an elite team to attack Yashan. As a result, we still suffered heavy losses, and whether we can deal with Yashan with our pile of miscellaneous fish is a big problem - even if the king road falls into our hands. I can easily evolve as long as he has his genes, but if you want to develop a vaccine, nine times out of ten you will sow dragon seeds to harvest fleas, and if you don't do it, the so-called perfect vaccine will give birth to an even more terrible mutation. ”

Commander Xia Zhen was silent, and only after a while did he say: "Very good, now that we have the basis for equal cooperation for the time being, you say, what kind of security guarantee do you want me to have?" ”

Ling Shanshan said in a low voice: "Do you know why I didn't look for Academician Zhong but came to you to negotiate?" ”

Commander Xia Zhen said: "Because I am the commander of the homeland, the chief in charge. ”

Ling Shanshan said: "The homeland no longer exists, and there are less than 10 people under your command in total. The so-called commander-in-chief of the homeland is worthless in my eyes. However, Academician Zhong, the biochemical knowledge he has is more valuable. ”

"Then why are you looking for me?" Commander Xia Zhen asked.

Ling Shanshan leaned into Commander Xia Zhen's ear and whispered, "Because, you are a dead man." ”

Ling Shanshan's voice was very light and soft, and her tone was gentle, as if lovers were joking with each other, but her next word was so harsh: "You are a dead man." You're long dead. In the vaccine laboratory in your homeland, you and Academician Zhong were injured one after another, but I shot Old Man Zhong, I know, that hurt him at most, not fatal, after Gu Wei's emergency surgery, he no longer had to worry about his life. However, your injuries are different, you are injured in the hands of muscle monsters, and half of your stomach is mixed raw, I can see clearly at the time, Gu Wei is facing a mess of rotten intestines, and he has no way to start, so he can only hurriedly stitch up the wounds on his abdomen and back. However, after being so seriously injured, in the next desperate run, your energy is getting better and better, and on the first day of escape, you still need Gu Wei's support, but soon, you are not much slower than Captain Sun on your own. Why is this happening? Because you're already dead. After leaving your home, you have mutated into a sapient corpse. And all of this was caused by the cerebrospinal fluid of Wang Lu that Gu Wei injected you. Therefore, as the intelligent corpse of the same race, I think that the two of us have more common language, and we can communicate frankly and cooperate in a win-win situation on an equal footing. ”

Commander Xia Zhen said for a long time: "Sure enough, I know that I can hide this kid Gu Wei, but I can't hide it from you and Captain Sun." ”

Ling Shanshan shook her head: "Gu Wei doesn't necessarily don't know, I think she doesn't want to know more, her mother who is unwilling to fight at the forefront of the fight against the biochemical virus has actually become a smart corpse she hates the most." ”

Commander Xia Zhen said: "Let's let go of these useless speculations and tell me, do you have a way to get out?" Our homeland is sticking to one side, and the wind collection operation is our only external action, and the control of the forest and snow fields outside our homeland is not tight. But you are different, as a high-level intelligent corpse, you can move freely in the wilderness, you must have made a long time of planning and preparation in order to betray your master, and you must have a plan to deal with similar pursuits. What do you want from me? Can you really work with us against a strong enemy? ”

Ling Shanshan said, "I don't want much, I just need you to ......" She leaned into Commander Xia Zhen's ear and whispered a few words.

Commander Xia Zhen nodded slowly: "I understand, this is indeed a good way to ensure that we are in the same boat, once I merge with you, if Gu Wei or others want to kill you, as long as you start the brain wave, I will also die, my life is your life, this is really the best security guarantee." The brainwaves of this smart corpse are really magical. ”

Ling Shanshan said: "Since you have become a wise corpse, you will still feel all kinds of powerful things about being a wise corpse in the future, although my master is terrifying, but I have to say that he has blazed an extraordinary path in evolution and the application of brain waves." If I didn't want to fall victim to his evolution, the corpse eating evolution method is indeed the most effective intelligent corpse evolution method on this continent so far. ”

Commander Xia Zhen said, "I will never follow this so-called most effective evolutionary path. ”

Ling Shanshan said lightly: "When I first became a wise corpse and awakened, I had the same attachment as you now, but I soon discovered how ridiculous it was to stick to the morals and ethics of the old world. You'll change your mind one day. (To be continued......)