Mao Wudi nodded repeatedly, suppressing the excitement in his heart: "Left Leader Zuo is absolutely right! I'll go back and send word, inviting all those old brothers in the base who have been stuck for who knows how many years to come over! Damn it, lighting up seven lotus seeds, and with this divine weapon... Six-Horizontal-Bar Zombie? I'd like to see if they can withstand my new spear!"
Tie Zhenshan and Rou Moyu exchanged glances, both seeing excitement and hope in each other's eyes.
Mao Wudi and Tie Zhenshan wasted no time and immediately set off to their respective bases to make arrangements. Lu Zhuoyan and Luo Tianyu also quickly departed, heading towards their bases.
Only Rou Moyu remained standing. Seeing everyone leave, she looked at Zuo Feng with some hesitation and softly said, "Left Leader Zuo, I... have a favor to ask."
Zuo Feng looked at Rou Moyu with gentle eyes, signaling her to continue.
Rou Moyu gently bit her lip, seemingly weighing her words. After a moment, she whispered:
"Left Leader Zuo, I... have a new type of symbiotic zombie virus latent in my body. I wonder if Left Leader Zuo has an antidote or a method of suppression? If so, I am willing to pay any price, no matter what."
Her voice was almost inaudible, yet in the silent environment, every word seemed to resonate.
Zuo Feng's expression slightly tightened, a hint of complexity in his eyes.
He did, in fact, have a solution for the new type of symbiotic zombie virus.
A Mao was the best example; the antidote obtained from City E and the new type of symbiotic zombie virus were considered to be of the same origin.
The life crystal could not only eradicate the problem of the new type of symbiotic zombie virus but also create new Super Individuals, powerful individuals with strength comparable to an Eight-Horizontal-Bar Zombie.
However, the number of life crystals was extremely small, and Zuo Feng didn't have many in his possession. Unless absolutely necessary, Zuo Feng didn't want to easily use these precious resources.
But Rou Moyu was the leader of Glory of Light, one of the main forces that would directly confront the upcoming pathogen outbreak. If something happened to her, there would be one less powerful main force to face the crisis of the pathogen outbreak.
Seeing Zuo Feng remain silent, a trace of despair flashed in Rou Moyu's eyes. She gritted her teeth and whispered:
"Left Leader Zuo, I know this request might be a bit difficult, but I truly don't want to be dragged down by the virus in my body when I'm at my strongest. Now that there's an opportunity to fight the new virus, I don't want to miss it.
Even if there's only a sliver of hope, I'm willing to bet everything to seize it."
Her eyes showed a light intertwined with determination and plea, her voice slightly trembling but exceptionally firm.
Zuo Feng looked at her, weighing it repeatedly in his heart, and finally spoke slowly:
"Rou Shouling, I do have a way to help you resolve and suppress the virus here.
However, this method requires you to cooperate with me in a high-risk experiment.
If successful, the virus will not only be suppressed, but you may also gain unexpected power, power equivalent to an Eight-Horizontal-Bar Zombie's strength.
But once it fails, I don't know what the consequences will be, and even if it is an experiment, whether successful or not, a corresponding price must be paid."
Hearing Zuo Feng's words, a hint of surprise and shock flashed in Rou Moyu's eyes. She could hardly believe her ears; not only did Zuo Feng have a solution, but he could also enable her to gain such powerful strength.
She took a deep breath, suppressing the excitement and unease in her heart, and solemnly nodded, saying:
"Left Leader Zuo, I am willing to try, and I am willing to bear all consequences. As for the price I must pay, Left Leader Zuo, please state it, and as long as it can be done, I will do my utmost to complete it."
Zuo Feng gazed at her, and just as he was about to speak, Firefly's other girls excitedly ran over from not far away, their faces full of joyful smiles.
The obliteration of a five-kilometer radius naturally alarmed the girls.
They also knew that the center of the void was where Zuo Feng conducted his experiments. They were worried something had happened to Zuo Feng, so they had been searching at the edges until his figure finally appeared in their sight. Several girls practically pounced on him, filled with deep worry and joy.
Da Yuanyuan's face was covered in tears, yet she smiled brightly: "You scared us to death! Do you know how worried we were?"
Zuo Feng smiled slightly, reaching out to gently wipe away the tears from her face, and softly said: "Am I not fine? Don't worry."
The girls also rushed up, hugging him tightly, and murmured in low voices: "What would we do if something happened to you?"
The atmosphere was at once warm and heavy.
Zuo Feng gently comforted the girls, while Rou Moyu watched silently from the side, not daring to disturb them.
After comforting the girls, Zuo Feng turned to Rou Moyu, his expression complex as he remained silent for a moment before slowly saying: "Come with me!"
Zuo Feng led the girls back to the base, then individually led Rou Moyu towards the Fifth Floor Laboratory.
Along the way, neither of them spoke, and an indescribable tension filled the air.
Upon entering the Laboratory, Zuo Feng walked directly to Professor Yan and whispered:
"Professor Yan, she has a new type of symbiotic zombie virus in her body. Please explain the details of the life crystal treatment to her."
Professor Yan looked up, put down the experimental data in his hand, his gaze lingered on Rou Moyu for a moment, then slowly nodded and began to explain the principles and risks of the life crystal treatment to Rou Moyu.
Midway, he even specifically had someone call A Mao, as A Mao was considered the first true successful case.
After listening to Professor Yan's introduction and carefully examining A Mao's physical condition, Rou Moyu's expression was solemn yet firm. She slowly nodded, indicating her willingness to undergo the experiment.
Zuo Feng looked at her, a complex expression flashing in his eyes, and softly said:
"Since you've made your decision, I won't say anything more.
But there are two points you must fulfill:
First, the value of the life crystal is extremely precious; it can be said to be a life-saving item, and I don't have many in my possession. Moreover, it can create powerful individuals with strength equivalent to lighting up eight lotus seeds.
Therefore, you must pay a price equivalent to 20 seven-line zombie crystals as an exchange."
Zuo Feng's voice was low yet firm, "Second, you are the leader of Glory of Light, with a special status. So, if you wish to undergo the experiment, Mao Wudi and Tie Zhenshan must also be present as witnesses, and the core members of your faction must sign a no-fault agreement, ensuring that you bear any consequences arising during the experiment, and that the Laboratory is not responsible."
Rou Moyu's expression stiffened, and she looked at Zuo Feng with determined eyes, slowly nodding:
"I understand, I will make the proper arrangements."
She had been almost desperate, and now that there was hope, how could she easily give up?
Zuo Feng nodded slightly, then turned and left Professor Yan's Laboratory, leaving Rou Moyu and Professor Yan to continue discussing the details.
Before long, Rou Moyu bid farewell to Professor Yan, left the Laboratory, and after saying goodbye to Zuo Feng, hurried back to her base to prepare the required loss crystals and agreement documents, as well as matters concerning breakthroughs and the purchase of A-level metal weapons.
After Rou Moyu left, Zuo Feng returned to the Second Floor. Outside the bedroom, the girls were sitting on the sofa, and Da Bai Tu was vividly recounting everything that had happened during the recent battle. The girls listened intently, occasionally exclaiming in surprise and lingering fear.
A faint smile played on Zuo Feng's lips as he walked over and sat beside Da Yuanyuan, pulling her onto his lap. It had been a long time since he had given the girls their 'extra project' massages, and he missed it greatly.
Given the danger of the new type of symbiotic zombie virus, while they couldn't 'eat' now, a massage was still permissible. None of the girls present would escape this round.