25: I am a "scientist"

The person chased from behind the car, while the zombie, hopping on one leg, was very slow.

Director Han raised her pistol, and with two bangs, the zombie fell to the ground.

The person was panting heavily, his face covered in grime, wearing a white coat, and emitting a foul stench.

Tian Ming couldn't help but frown; this guy was too smelly!

"I, I'm Liu Chuan, a, a scientist. Gravitational waves and matter waves were discovered by me. I've found a way to deal with zombies; just take me out of here, and I'll tell you about my research findings."

This Liu Chuan claimed to be a scientist, truly treating Tian Ming like an idiot.

"Get in the car; I'm heading back to the Shelter anyway."

Although this person was disheveled, he was still a survivor. In Tian Ming's eyes, there was no difference; he'd just take him back first.

Xiao Yi was already asleep in the car, and the four-seater pickup was full.

However, the smell emanating from this guy was too much. Tian Ming spread his hand, and a strong aromatic scent enveloped the person's entire body, at least enough to cover it up.

As the vehicle drove, Liu Chuan spoke up.

"Brother, what's your name? I just heard about a Shelter; is it real? Is it an official Shelter?"

"No, it's my private one."

Liu Chuan gave an awkward laugh; he could tell Tian Ming's attitude. But now he was the one asking for help, so he naturally had to be humble.

"I'm the vice-dean, or the second-in-command, of the Donghai City Third Scientific Research Institute."

This title sounded very impressive and seemed quite legitimate.

"Director Han, have you heard of this organization?"

Director Han nodded and said, "A private scientific research organization, it's been registered."

Liu Chuan immediately said proudly, "See, Brother? Although we're citizen scientists, as the old saying goes, the eyes of the masses are discerning. Although this world has fallen into the Apocalypse, I firmly believe that human wisdom is infinite, and we will definitely overcome this crisis."

Tian Ming scoffed, not bothering to respond to Liu Chuan. But this dismissive attitude seemed to provoke him.

Liu Chuan felt indignant. His research findings could solve the zombie crisis. Why was this young man so disdainful? For this research, he had even captured several zombies for experiments, and facts speak louder than words.

"Brother, you seem to be questioning my hard-earned research findings?"

Tian Ming said while driving, "You haven't even told me what your research findings are; what's there for me to question?"

Tian Ming only found it amusing; this guy had a high opinion of himself, and he didn't know what incredible thing he had researched.

"Feeding zombies copper sulfate can make them self-dismember. The one chasing me just now was the test subject. In another two days, that zombie will surely die. This briefcase of mine contains the experimental procedure, precise usage ratios, and dosages."

As soon as he said this, even Director Han, who was beside them, couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Leaving aside whether this method was useful, the feeding method itself was extremely absurd. This guy wasn't a scientist at all; he was purely here to be funny, wasn't he?

"Don't disbelieve me. As long as enough copper sulfate is produced and then made into a powder spray, and spread throughout the city, in less than ten days to half a month, the zombie problem in the city can be solved," Liu Chuan said very seriously.

Tian Ming suppressed his laughter and said in a very serious tone, "I have a way to solve the zombie problem: just give each zombie one bullet. If that's not enough, two are also fine."

Pfft.

Director Han covered her mouth and laughed. What kind of scientist was this? It was simply child's play. The 'big smarty' likes to take things for granted; why bother with copper sulfate? Wouldn't burning them be faster?

Liu Chuan's face immediately darkened, and he said, "Science is rigorous. You can laugh all you want; ignorance is bliss!"

Driving all the way to outside the Shelter, just then, outside the Shelter, Doggo was looking out from the entrance. Seeing Tian Ming return, he immediately came forward to greet him.

"Boss, you're finally back!"

Doggo's face showed a hint of anxiety, as if something had happened at the Shelter.

Tian Ming asked, "What's going on?"

"Qiu Wuhui's younger sister, Qiu Qian, she seems to be infected. She's currently tied up, and Qiu Wuhui is blocking us, occupying the Clinic. He's kidnapped Dr. Wu, saying that he has to wait for you to come back, no matter what."

Tian Ming frowned, and his expression also became serious. In fact, he had learned something during this time: most people in the Shelter were immune, and very few would mutate into zombies.

If Qiu Qian was truly infected, then that was a big problem. Because the virus had the possibility of mutation, and if there were repeated infections, then no one could escape it.

Tian Ming turned to Director Han: "You take the child and Liu Chuan to find Lin Yue first and have her assign you a room."

Director Han nodded slightly, held the child, and left with Liu Chuan.

Meanwhile, Tian Ming took Doggo and hurried to the Clinic.

At the Clinic entrance, Qiu Wuhui held a crossbow tightly in his hand, his face pale with anger, while on the sickbed, Qiu Qian was tightly bound with ropes.

Dr. Wu was also tied hand and foot, lying on the ground, her eyes filled with terror and helplessness.

Tian Ming arrived outside the door. The door transformed into a quantum state, and he directly passed through it. Before Qiu Wuhui could react, the surrounding air seemed to solidify, firmly imprisoning him.

Now, Tian Ming's ability to control matter was becoming more and more proficient. As soon as he entered the Clinic, he completely took control of the situation.

"Qiu Wuhui, the Shelter has its rules. If you act like this, I will kill you directly."

"Go ahead and kill me! Do it now! Anyway, I don't want to live anymore. I even knelt down and begged Dr. Wu to save my sister, but what kind of quack doctor is she, saying she couldn't save her?"

Qiu Wuhui roared. Although he was a young master, and although he was cynical, his sister was a relative who grew up with him, and the siblings had a very good relationship.

Tian Ming looked at Qiu Qian; her face was pale, and her eyes were hollow, clearly having lost consciousness. Unlike other mutated individuals, Qiu Qian's mutation showed no aggressive behavior.

Tian Ming stepped forward and placed his palm on Qiu Qian's forehead. The scene before him kept enlarging. He couldn't control the cells within Qiu Qian's body, but he could control the virus.

The virus seemed to have formed a balance within Qiu Qian's body, and it was mostly concentrated below the brain.

This was a bit strange; this infected person actually didn't exhibit the characteristics of a zombie?

However, Tian Ming didn't delay and quickly used his own ability to decompose the virus. Strictly speaking, viruses are between living and non-living organisms, and they are also the smallest 'life unit' that Tian Ming can control.

After clearing the virus, Tian Ming also simultaneously released Qiu Wuhui.

Wu Cuiling came forward and asked, "Boss, how's the situation?"

Tian Ming let out a long sigh of relief and said, "The virus in her body has been cleared by me. The rest is up to you!"

Wu Cuiling was delighted and quickly asked, "Boss, you can clear the virus?"

"Yes, but it has to wait until it erupts, when the virus replicates in large quantities. This is the smallest life unit I can clear. Before an outbreak, the viral load is too low, and I cannot accurately pinpoint it."

Qiu Wuhui was completely stunned, but he quickly reacted and repeatedly kowtowed to Wu Cuiling, pleading, "Dr. Wu, please save my sister, save her."

"Don't worry, I'll do my best."

Tian Ming glanced at Qiu Wuhui and opened the Clinic door.

Outside the door, Doggo was standing guard with over a dozen people.

Tian Ming said coldly, "Doggo, tie this guy up and make an example of him. If this happens again in the future, just shoot them directly."

Doggo nodded repeatedly. He waved his hand, and three strong men immediately stepped forward, pressing Qiu Wuhui to the ground and tying him up tightly.