With Lin Fan's access card and his unique identity, Xiao Qiang and Feng seized the opportunity to enter the laboratory without hindrance.
Under Lin Fan's guidance, their journey was relatively smooth, with no bloodthirsty Abnormal Humanoids causing them trouble.
Finally, they arrived at a private, closed-off laboratory. Lin Fan informed them that this was his personal experimental secret base, and they would not be disturbed for the time being.
In the face of interests and power, humanity's resistance and self-control were truly fragile. People feared death above all else, but even more so, they dreaded the suffering brought on by aging and illness. They lived in constant fear of accidents that could leave them disabled or cost them their lives.
For various reasons, they longed to transcend their natural limitations and achieve immortality. When that day came, the vast majority chose to sacrifice their individual selves for the greater good, reaching a tacit understanding that fulfilled their long-held dreams.
Unfortunately, achieving such dreams came with drawbacks—namely, the necessity of bloodlust! The thrill of bloodlust was intoxicating, akin to an addiction to opium.
Lin Fan lamented, "All things that defy nature will be struck down by the arrows of retribution!"
Area A5 had fallen, becoming a blood-soaked city where no one dared to enter. No one dared to leave either; violating the city's rules meant facing death by sunlight.
Lin Fan revealed another secret: certain departments were secretly condoning the spread of the consciousness virus led by the leaders of Area A5. This was because those who would live in Area A5 in the future were new humans, free from the flaws of aging and disease.
Some individuals within relevant departments turned a blind eye to the development trends in Area A5 due to their greed. They took no measures to stop it.
Those wealthy patrons with bulging bellies and beautiful women were actually nearing their twilight years. They had the means to choose high-quality human blood to drink. After indulging in bloodlust, their skin, limbs, and cells underwent substantial changes—rejuvenation was indeed possible!
Lin Fan was developing Simulated Blood, which relevant departments were aware of. They secretly rejoiced, waiting and hoping for his experiment to succeed. Then, the inhabitants of Stratum could mimic the survival methods of those in Area A5.
Of course, there was also the secret of how Humanoid Brain controlled the consciousness of humans in Area A5—could this be a cure for Feng's condition?
"There is a way: skin transplantation. It's a minor surgery with a high success rate. However, we must finish this matter first," Lin Fan said.
Xiao Qiang understood Lin Fan's implication; if Feng underwent skin transplantation here, it would be dangerous. Her blood would attract those bloodthirsty creatures who would rush in without hesitation. She couldn't even dare to imagine what might happen next.
"Then you’ve made up your mind."
Lin Fan nodded resolutely and said fiercely, "Let's do it!"
"Alright, drink this blood."
The wind was tense as she watched Lin Fan twist open the lid of the specially designed vessel. Thick blood plasma was about to merge into his capillaries. Uncertain of what changes would occur, she found it hard to believe Xiao Qiang's speculation that the blood from the cloud was a cure.
The blood tasted sweet and pure, like a mother's milk. Lin Fan took a sip, savoring it... Seeing this, the wind grew even more anxious, her fingers gripping the flying dart tightly. If he went berserk after tasting blood or showed any abnormal reactions, she would be ready to take his life at any moment.
After finishing the last drop of blood, Lin Fan lowered his head in contemplation.
Xiao Qiang and the wind dared not be careless, both focused intently on his actions.
Suddenly, Lin Fan looked up... Miraculously, his pupils returned to normal, becoming the black and white of an ordinary human.
"Wow! It worked!" The wind exclaimed excitedly, lacking the natural modesty and traditional restraint typical of girls.
"How do you feel?" Xiao Qiang asked with a reassuring smile, eager for a response.
Lin Fan glanced at Xiao Qiang and then at the wind. His eyes sparkled with disbelief and surprise as he asked, "Am I okay? Really okay?"
"Yes," the wind confirmed with a nod.
"What will you do next?"
"I have a plan." His gaze sharpened, a complex expression flashing across his face as he picked up the landline and dialed Yuan Qi, his superior.
Xiao Qiang and the wind were hidden in another secret room while Lin Fan awaited the arrival of a big shot. He was eagerly imagining indulging in a feast of exquisite human blood.
Lin Fan had informed this big shot that a human had infiltrated their home seeking treatment but had been deceived into coming to the laboratory. This person was no ordinary human; he hoped to share this rare resource of human blood with him.
The big shot arrived as scheduled, bursting through the door and exclaiming, "Lin Fan! Lin Fan! You've finally wised up. What good is talent if no one provides you with a suitable platform? Who knows you? Arrogance won't bring you benefits; complaining about fate only invites endless obstacles. You must learn to humble yourself; wherever there are humans, there exists an invisible network of special interpersonal relationships..." Before he could finish speaking, he noticed that Lin Fan was alone in the laboratory. "Where's that person you mentioned?"
Indeed, the words of this Big Shot hit the nail on the head. In Area A5, Lin Fan had no friends; the only one he could consider a friend was Yuan Qi. He didn't believe that true friends existed in this world. Ever since he had fallen into this bloodthirsty cycle, his conviction had only grown stronger.
He had never regarded this Big Shot with any seriousness. Even though he knew that this person was a Big Shot close to the Humanoid Brain, he never tried to curry favor with him. During several related meetings, they had clashed over blood issues, and what started as an academic debate turned into a reason for this Big Shot to harbor resentment against him. That slap had awakened Lin Fan!
"What do you think of me?" Lin Fan stepped closer to the Big Shot, widening his eyes as he looked at him.
The Big Shot stared at him in shock—his black and white pupils were unmistakably human—was he a source of Human Blood? Without a second thought, this kid was asking for death! The Big Shot couldn't be bothered to think further and effortlessly bit into Lin Fan's neck, savoring the taste of his blood.
A few minutes later, the Big Shot suddenly stopped drinking and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. His eyes widened as he exclaimed, "What... what is in your blood?"
Lin Fan calmly replied, "There is an antidote in my blood."
"Oh my God." The Big Shot was taken aback and hurriedly retreated, his back hitting the wall. If he became human, what would be the consequences? Fear gripped him as he stepped forward and grabbed Lin Fan by the collar, demanding, "Are you trying to harm me?"
"I'm saving you by letting pure blood flow into your body to cleanse your filthy organs," Lin Fan said.
He activated an invisible button on the wall, and Xiao Qiang and Feng walked out—
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