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Humans, in pursuit of their own interests, have gone to great lengths to produce and consume, leading to severe pollution of the atmosphere. The Earth, once vibrant, now lies in ruins, a patchwork of scars and decay. After achieving remarkable accomplishments and harvests, many have gradually succumbed to a hedonistic pursuit of wealth and pleasure, making indulgence their dream.
One day, panic swept across the world. Frequent earthquakes, severe shortages of water and air forced people to flee in search of places and environments suitable for human survival.
Nations and individuals alike sought ways to survive. War was on the brink of breaking out...
At the DBL6 experimental base, Zhao Liya was nearing her delivery date; the baby inside her was moving frequently, making her feel uneasy. The colleagues gathered around the conference table sat in silence, expressing doubts about Professor R's proposal to absorb biological and biochemical specimens.
They were human too; human life is fragile, isn't it? What would happen if they encountered mutated organisms or biochemically contaminated bodies? Who would take responsibility for that? Professor R was merely an acting agent.
The nominal boss was Li Hang, a baby just a few weeks old. In reality, the true behind-the-scenes boss was the major shareholder mentioned by Professor R—the president who had established the DBL6 experimental base independently from the state.
The DBL6 experimental base was gradually becoming a mere shell of its former self. Amid internal strife and external threats, not only the nation but the entire globe was engulfed in silent fear. Coupled with various phases of economic recession, no one had spare funds to support scientists who were engrossed in their work under microscopes and telescopes, calculating and predicting what they called the future.
Due to the economic situation and feeling powerless, the laboratory had repeatedly experienced unexplained accidents. Bacteria leaked from cultivation boxes, and issues arose with green cultivation. Now Professor R wanted to allocate funds for experiments on biochemical absorption specimens after securing financing. He also aimed to cultivate human gene cloning seeds and establish training grounds for them.
Several participants present rejected these unrealistic proposals that lacked guarantees. Professor R's expression darkened; he was visibly displeased as the atmosphere in the meeting became tense.
After a few minutes of silence, Wen Zhaoqi suddenly recalled something and questioned Professor R: “Why hasn’t Matt attended such an important meeting today?”
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Matt stared nervously at the seemingly frail girl before him, hastily adjusting his tattered clothes as he stammered, “You... you’re also a mutant?”
Lin Yu fixed her expressive eyes on him. “What’s wrong with being a mutant? Do you think anyone wants to be one?” She struggled to suppress a laugh at his disheveled appearance and continued, “You still haven’t told me where Xiao Qiang and Wu Yi are?”
"Wait a minute..." Matt tore off the tattered sleeve with a swift motion and shot a fierce glare at Lin Yu. He adjusted his pants slightly and walked straight out.
Lin Yu followed behind, hands clasped behind her back, like a triumphant general, striding confidently. Watching Matt's nonchalant demeanor as he strolled leisurely, stopping and starting, she felt a surge of irritation.
"Can you hurry up? This is a matter of life and death."
"Who told you it was a matter of life and death? They're just resting, what are you imagining?" Matt replied impatiently.
"They're resting? Is it really that simple?" Lin Yu paused in shock, realizing something was off. "They're resting there? I need to check on them."
*******
Xiao Qiang had a strange dream where he suddenly sprouted a pair of Wings. The Wings were powerful, lifting him high into the Galactic System, where he felt close enough to touch the moon. Looking down from above, Earth appeared as a round, spinning sphere, surrounded by countless orbiting planets. The larger and smaller planets revolved around the sun in the same direction, their orbits nearly on the same plane, each following its own path without interference, creating a relatively safe cosmic environment for Earth.
He slowly descended and looked at the Ground; humans resembled ants scurrying about...
A beautiful figure lay before him, her thoughts trapped within the dream. Xiao Qiang moved closer and leaned down—gently kissing her two enticing, slightly parted cherry lips... Suddenly, as if sensing his presence, she frowned slightly and opened her eyes.
Xiao Qiang froze in shock—his consciousness snapped back to reality as he jolted awake—surprised to find himself surrounded by an eerie stillness that felt inexplicably strange. Where was this place? As he stood up, he realized he was completely unclothed—he paused in dismay, desperately trying to recall what had happened last night.
A faint burning sensation on his arm caught Xiao Qiang's attention. He moved toward the light to examine it closely. There was a small red puncture mark at the site of pain. It looked as if it had been left by an injection from a syringe—he glanced around the room carefully, feeling the oppressive atmosphere inside; it lacked the natural air of the Ground. By his previous judgment, this must be a basement!
Using the blanket from the single bed, he covered himself as best as he could. There was a door whose destination was unknown. Still, having a door always offered some hope. Without hesitation, Xiao Qiang pulled open the door and stepped outside. The chill hit him; perhaps there was heating inside because how could there be such a stark temperature difference between indoors and outdoors?
He hugged his elbows tightly, struggling to recall what had happened. Why was he the only one here? Where were Lin Yu and Wu Yi? This was a narrow corridor, with closed doors on either side. Some places emitted a pale, eerie green light.
When Xiao Qiang reached a massive glass and steel counter, he was shocked to see Wu Yi inside, lying on a single bed—
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According to the expected timeline, Matt was quite confident. Xiao Qiang and Wu Yi wouldn’t wake up so soon; perhaps they were still lost in sweet dreams—
Lin Yu saw Old Eye Mask again, the madman Matt had mentioned. He was repairing the basement's electrical system, looking quite haggard from neglect. He appeared slightly younger than when Lin Yu had seen him in the future world.
Hearing footsteps, the madman glanced up briefly, giving Lin Yu a silly yet meaningful look. He didn’t speak and continued his work.
Suddenly, she recalled the madman’s earlier words: basement—corpses—two living people. She turned to look at him again; he had his back turned to them.
Lin Yu genuinely disliked entering the basement; the dark, eerie atmosphere was unsettling. A vast expanse of green luminescence enveloped them as they descended into the basement, and the silence made her constantly speculate about what might happen next.
She kept her distance from Matt, needing to remain calm and vigilant at all times, ready to adapt to any situation that might arise.
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