48: Bright Base

Speaking of this matter, Director Zhang frowned and said:

"Yes, there is. I was just about to talk to you about this matter! Have you noticed that there have been more helicopters in our Huaxia recently?"

"Although it has been the third year of the Apocalypse, a few powerful families or bases from before the Apocalypse might have one or two helicopters. But the day before yesterday, our troops on the late-night patrol discovered something suspicious."

"Because it is the extreme night, there is no day or night, so everyone rests according to the time."

"After midnight, besides the zombies, basically no one goes out. This is also a notice issued by The Authorities. For safety and better rest, even the patrol teams return to the base on time and deploy again at five in the morning the next day."

"But yesterday, our last patrol team was delayed in withdrawing because of something. Unexpectedly, they discovered helicopters dispersing and sprinkling something down from the air. When they tried to look closely, there was nothing left."

"According to them, the helicopters appeared more frequently in places where zombies were gathered."

Lin Wan was startled.

"You mean someone is deliberately spreading the virus? This despicable method sounds so familiar. Could it be that Country M is making a comeback so soon?"

"Such a major discovery, why didn't you tell everyone just now so we could take precautions?"

Director Zhang's expression was stern, sharp, and imposing.

"Because some bases are still secretly aiding and abetting the enemy."

"What!"

"That's right. Japan has been infiltrating us for too long before. Six months ago, because of the Mu Lin Family incident and the intelligence you brought back, an investigation revealed that there were indeed several high-ranking officials manipulating things from behind the scenes, providing them with convenience. As we traced the threads, all these people were tainted."

"It has been half a year. After a series of thunderous measures by the higher-ups to investigate and clean house, things have finally returned to clarity. However, in the Apocalypse, things are too chaotic, and how many families hidden among the masses are there besides the Mu Lin Family?"

"There are currently two suspected targets, but we don't know which base is the foreign power's pawn. Before we can investigate clearly, it's best not to alert the enemy."

"Although we have a general idea of the dynamics of the major bases, we still lack understanding of the details. The main point is that the influence of these two bases is not small. If it is truly them, the repercussions will be significant."

"However, this matter cannot be delayed. We are accelerating the investigation process. Today, we have also dispatched an aerial patrol team. The more zombies there are, the more unfavorable it is for our Huaxia."

"I trust you people from Qingyun Base the most, so I am telling you this to make you cautious."

"Because they are very likely targeting your Qingyun Base as well. After all, almost everyone knows you have spatial abilities. It is a tool for protection, but it is too powerful and can easily attract danger and covetousness. You must also protect yourself well."

Lin Wan's expression became grave.

"Okay, we will also be careful and will investigate when we have the chance."

"Mm, you are all at the highest level of ability users. Having your help would be best..."

...

Not long after the two finished talking, Shen Mo Chi and the others returned, and the group went back to the base.

Everyone ate dinner together. Lin Wan told them the entire story.

Shen Mo Chi leaned back against the chair, his eyes deep.

"This is not a matter concerning one person or one base; it concerns all of us."

"They used internal information to know that after midnight, the streets were basically only filled with zombies, so they deliberately chose this time. What they sprinkled should also be a virus specifically researched for zombies. Based on the previous incident with the underwater zombie base, this is very likely retaliation from Country M and Country R against our Huaxia!"

Ji Chuan nodded.

"AChi is right. The zombies gaining consciousness is a very serious matter. Many people will be caught off guard and fall victim."

"Yes, a relative who was chatting and laughing with you one moment might bite your neck the next. This has happened more than once in the past couple of days."

Yue Yue thought of the miserable state of those people and wished she could eliminate all the zombies.

Yi Nian's eyes were filled with indignation:

"These heartless wretches only know how to scheme to steal what they don't have! If they can't steal it, they start harming people. Sister Wanwan, which two bases did the leader mention? Why don't we take action today and go investigate?"

Lin Wan said:

"Mm, we definitely need to investigate, but we cannot alert the enemy. Instead, we must strike a decisive blow. Although this matter is urgent, we cannot be rash; we still need a meticulous plan and the right opportunity."

"The leader said Guangming Base and Peak Base. The rat droppings are in one of them. Be careful when you encounter people from these two bases in the future."

Shen Mo Chi said:

"Mm, I'll talk to Zhao Yan later and have the people below pay attention."

"It's getting late today. Everyone should go back and rest first, and think about any good ideas. We'll discuss it tomorrow."

After they dispersed, Lin Wan washed up and got into bed, nestling lazily in Shen Mo Chi's arms.

"Mo Chi, what do you think about today's matter?"

Shen Mo Chi held her, his gaze deep.

"The mole is Guangming Base; it won't be Peak."

Lin Wan looked up at him.

"Why are you so certain?"

"Do you remember the group of people I arranged before the Apocalypse? They followed me for a very long time."

"Mm, I remember. Didn't you settle them all down?"

"Yes, most of them are now at Peak Base."

Lin Wan's eyes widened in surprise.

"Then doesn't that mean it's practically your base?"

Shen Mo Chi shook his head.

"Not exactly. That group of people wasn't large back then, only about a hundred or so."

"Originally, I planned to use them if we were to establish a base, but later... by the time we had this base, a long time had passed."

"Moreover, the Apocalypse has too many variables. So, when we went abroad for a mission before, I had Ji Chuan send them a message, telling them not to wait for me anymore and that they could freely choose their path."

"I had already given them enough supplies to last a lifetime. Some chose to live in a safe place with their supplies, while others wanted their own territory, so Peak Base was established like this."

"One of the current leaders of Peak Base is one of my former subordinates. I know him well, so it shouldn't be them."

Lin Wan hugged his waist.

"Mm, I seem to vaguely remember you mentioning it before."

"Guangming Base... It seems we need to find an opportunity to probe them. They have been quite low-key usually, but I didn't expect them to be secretly acting as traitors."

"Mm, hurry up and sleep. We will find an opportunity eventually. With the aerial surveillance now, they definitely won't dare to spread the virus again for the time being. The fox's tail will reveal itself."

"Mm."

The two embraced and fell into a deep sleep.

...

Guangming Base.

"Send word out. Tell them not to take action recently; The Authorities have already become aware."

"Yes, Leader."

Yang Hong looked respectfully at the man sitting above.

If Lin Wan and Shen Mo Chi were here, they would surely be very shocked.

Because the man sitting at the very top bore a four to five-tenths resemblance to Shen Mo Chi in features.