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She actually went to observe those corpses up close—no, at zero distance!
Have they already been infected?
Is that why they've given up and stopped needing protective suits altogether?
At that moment, someone was watching them with extreme vigilance, seemingly not intending to let Jiang Xiao and Shi Shi get on the bus.
Fortunately, the words of these old men still carry weight.
After saying something to them, the way these people looked at Jiang Xiao relaxed a little.
The rescue team leader carefully examined Jiang Xiao and Shi Shi's physical condition with instruments while explaining.
The old men nodded in understanding, after all, they had witnessed firsthand how many dead people had died on the road.
In such extreme circumstances, it is already a remarkable achievement for rescuers to arrive in time.
The rescue team leader gestured for everyone to get in the vehicle, and Jiang Xiao and Shi Shi quickly led the others onto the off-road vehicle.
The air inside the car has been purified, making people feel much more comfortable.
Shi Shi finally took off her mask, took a deep breath of the purified air, and a relaxed smile appeared on her face.
The expressions of the other people in the car as they looked at her and Jiang Xiao had changed.
After spending so long in a city full of viruses and bacteria without wearing protective clothing, their bodies showed no abnormalities upon examination!
Some people even suspect that Jiang Xiao and Shi Shi are humans carrying antibodies.
With them as source antibodies, could we develop something like a vaccine to curb the spread of this virus?
However, Shi Shi opposed this idea.
It wasn't that she was unwilling to shed that little bit of blood; she spoke with righteous indignation to the people inside the car.
“You’re overthinking it. Our blood is no different from that of a normal person. If you don’t believe me, you can draw a vial of blood from my dad right now and have it checked.”
Jiang Xiao: "?"
You're talking so seriously, but in the end you're going to draw my blood?
He truly is a filial son.
The SUV started and slowly drove through the streets littered with corpses.
Outside the car window, the corpses lying there silently seemed to be telling the tragic story of the Shanghai-Hong Kong conflict.
The people inside the car silently gazed at the scene outside, and a sense of desolation filled their hearts.
The rescue team leader looked at Jiang Xiao and his team with a hint of respect in his eyes.
"We have all heard about your deeds. Thank you for coming to help. The situation in Shanghai and Hong Kong is critical, and we need your help."
Jiang Xiao smiled slightly and responded.
"We've done our best. Now, can you give us an update?"
The rescue team leader nodded and began to explain in detail the situation between Shanghai and Hong Kong, as well as the difficulties they were about to face.
The rescue team leader's words made the atmosphere in the carriage even more somber.
He quickly provided the latest information on the virus, which not only spreads extremely quickly but has also mutated multiple times, making it more unpredictable and difficult to control.
Most worryingly, the infected appear to be exhibiting a collective behavior.
They would unconsciously gather together and act in coordination before their bodies decomposed, which is extremely rare in the history of viral infections.
WTF?
"Does this mean that people infected with the virus subconsciously gather in one place?"
"Yes."
The rescue team leader nodded with a grim expression; he knew this situation was extremely absurd.
Who notified them?
The rescue team leader shook his head; that was the truly terrifying aspect of the situation.
People in Shanghai and Hong Kong are currently at home, and the entire city is without internet access, so they have no way to contact each other.
Who knows what drove them to come together?
Jiang Xiao couldn't help but gasp.
Shi Shi, who originally said she would beat this god to a pulp, stopped talking nonsense.
This guy's strength seems a bit outrageous, doesn't it?
Jiang Xiao has already given up on this virus; it's not something they can handle at all. He hasn't forgotten his primary objective.
"There's one more thing: why did this outbreak start in coastal cities?"
Chapter 544 Deep Sea Embers
It can't be that people in coastal cities deserve to die, can it?
There must be some factors and reasons behind this.
The rescue team leader's face grew paler and paler under Jiang Xiao's persistent questioning, and his eyes flickered, clearly indicating that he had something on his mind that he was finding difficult to talk about.
The atmosphere inside the carriage became even more somber.
All eyes were on him, waiting for a reasonable explanation.
"Captain, you know we're all here to resolve this crisis."
An old man said gently but firmly.
"If you have any critical information, you should share it with us, as it concerns everyone's safety."
The rescue team leader swallowed hard, clearly having struggled internally, before finally giving in under the old man's gaze.
"actually"
His voice was low, as if he was trying to suppress his inner panic.
"Before this outbreak, the organization received some reports of unusual occurrences in coastal areas, including reports of fishermen discovering unconventional marine remains and unexplained marine phenomena."
He paused for a moment, then added that he used to be a clerk, otherwise he wouldn't have had the chance to see these documents.
Furthermore, the organization has rules that this kind of thing must not be revealed in the slightest.
"Brothers, you absolutely mustn't tell anyone about this, or I'm definitely dead!"
Jiang Xiao gestured for him to calm down. They had no grudges against each other, so why would he go around spreading rumors?
"Actually, if the other party has a physical form, it's not so scary."
Jiang Xiao's words were unanimously approved by everyone.
They fear that the entity behind the scenes is actually some abstract concept like "God".
The people in the carriage immediately began to whisper among themselves, realizing that things seemed more complicated than they had imagined.
"Are these biological remains, marine phenomena, and viruses related?" Jiang Xiao pressed for an answer.
After hesitating for a moment, the rescue team leader finally revealed the truth.
"The organization suspects that the transmission route of this virus may not only be through the air and contact, but may also be related to the ocean. These unusual biological remains may be an intermediate host for the virus, or..."
Before he could finish speaking, the atmosphere inside the carriage had already turned as cold as an icebox.
"Or what?" the old man pressed.
The rescue team leader took a deep breath and finally revealed the reason that shocked everyone.
"Or, the unusual creatures in the ocean may be the source of this virus."
For a moment, the air inside the car seemed to freeze.
Everyone's eyes were filled with disbelief; it was like a scene from a science fiction novel, yet it had happened in reality.
Have highly intelligent non-human species appeared in the ocean?
However, upon closer examination, it's not impossible.
After all, humans have only explored 5% of the ocean, but even that 5% is enough for humans to study for a very long time.
This is still from Earth.
It is estimated that the ocean in this bizarre world is even more vast and boundless.
The appearance of some fantastical races is also acceptable.
"You mean, this virus might have originated from some kind of aberrant organism?"
Jiang Xiao's voice carried a hint of unease.
The rescue team leader nodded, his expression grave.
“We can’t be sure yet, but all signs point to this possibility. We have collected some samples and are analyzing them.”
The people in the carriage fell silent; the news was too shocking and hard to accept.
If that's the case, then they are facing not just a viral outbreak, but a biological disaster that may be related to unknown marine life.