363: Infernal Affairs

After listening to Professor Zhang's detailed explanation, Tian Ming generally understood the function of the Transforming Potion. Its main ingredients come from the Corpse King's serum. Humans who are transformed will retain their consciousness but will also become zombies, specifically the lowest level of zombies.

"So, these transformed humans can evolve by devouring flesh and blood, eventually becoming an existence like the Corpse King?" Tian Ming asked.

Professor Zhang nodded: "Theoretically, that's correct. But currently, we have no samples, so it's difficult for us to draw a conclusion. I'm not entirely clear on the specifics of the Transforming Potion."

Tian Ming took a deep breath: "If Jiang Chen uses the Transforming Potion to manage the population he controls, then on the eve of war, a large number of transformed individuals might be rescued. In that case, it might turn into an Infernal Affairs scenario."

Professor Zhang also fell into deep thought, as Tian Ming's concern was valid. It would be very difficult to distinguish between transformed individuals and humans. If a transformed individual did not exhibit aggressive behavior, it would be impossible to differentiate them.

A moment later, Tian Ming spoke: "Within our base, besides that transformed Corpse King, there should be other transformed individuals. These transformed individuals pose a huge hidden danger to the base. We must find the transformed individuals hidden within the base before the war begins."

Tian Ming's words made Professor Zhang realize the seriousness of the problem. These transformed individuals were like cancer cells within the body. When the base went to war with Jiang Chen, they would inevitably become internal collaborators for the enemy, causing huge losses to the base and even disrupting the balanced situation.

Professor Zhang said with some difficulty: "We only have the potion; we don't have anyone who has been injected with it. In other words, we have no samples, so it's hard to find a way to distinguish them."

Tian Ming nodded: "Hmm, that's a problem. For now, let's conduct a comprehensive screening of all base personnel to find individuals with genetic abnormalities. I think the genes of transformed individuals should have certain mutations. Since transformed individuals are essentially zombies, I'll go catch a few zombies for comparison."

Professor Zhang was startled and said: "Some zombies have elementalized, and their genes might have disappeared. If you're going to catch them, you can only catch the lowest-level zombies. Additionally, Ability User genes are also mutated, so this kind of screening might not be very accurate, and it will take a relatively long time."

Tian Ming pondered for a moment and said: "Let's do the screening first to narrow down the scope. As for the zombies, I'll go catch them myself."

Professor Zhang nodded in agreement and said: "I will arrange for personnel to conduct the screening as soon as possible and try to shorten the time. However, Mr. Lu, how do you plan to deal with those transformed individuals? Although they retain their consciousness, they certainly won't be on our side. Different races make it difficult to foster a sense of belonging."

Tian Ming frowned. This problem was indeed thorny: "Let's discuss this problem after we catch some zombies for comparison. The top priority now is to find the transformed individuals within the base and ensure the base's safety."

Professor Zhang nodded, understanding Tian Ming's decision: "Okay, I will arrange for personnel to conduct the screening as soon as possible and also try to shorten the time. Also, regarding catching zombies, if you personally get involved, will it violate the agreement of not directly participating in the war?"

Tian Ming smiled: "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. First, inform the main management of the base about this matter, ask for their opinions, and see what they say!"

After Tian Ming finished speaking, he immediately had Number Three gather the main management of the Shelter to discuss the matter. When Tian Ming informed the main management of the base about this news, the atmosphere in the conference room instantly became solemn.

This matter was definitely a major hidden danger for the base. If the internal transformed individuals could not be screened out in time, these transformed individuals would be like bombs buried inside the base during an all-out war, capable of triggering devastating disasters at any time.

Lin Yao pondered for a long time before saying: "Tian Ming, if there are transformed individuals in the base, they might be hidden within the entire management system. If this matter is not handled properly, it is very likely to cause widespread fear within the base, so unless we are 100% certain, I suggest we conduct the screening in secret."

Bai Yan also agreed with Elder Lin's suggestion and said: "Mr. Lu, the transformed Corpse King is dead, and we've already alerted them. These transformed individuals will only hide deeper. Since Jiang Chen has made his arrangements in advance, we can't just sit idly by. I think we should also infiltrate the bases controlled by Jiang Chen, at least to gather some internal intelligence on the opponent."

Tian Ming waved his hand and said: "Forget about infiltration. Currently, humans have no room for resistance against zombies. If we send Ability Users to infiltrate, they will be immediately devoured. The risk is simply too great; it's not worth the effort."

Tian Ming's words made the atmosphere in the conference room even heavier. Everyone understood that infiltrating the bases controlled by Jiang Chen indeed carried enormous risks.

"Then what should we do now?" Bai Yan asked helplessly.

Tian Ming took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "First, find a way to distinguish transformed individuals. If that doesn't work, I'll go to Jiang Chen's side and capture two people who have been injected with the Transforming Potion for research. As for infiltration, Iron Dude and Dr. Qiao have already been dispatched by me. They are inherently Corpse Kings and have a natural cover for their identity. I'll go find them and see if we can get some intelligence."

Tian Ming glanced at Lin Yao and said: "Elder Lin, you, Bai Yan, and the Superpower Users under your command will have to work hard during this period. I will have Number Three coordinate with you to screen all personnel in the base, and the Energy Research Institute will also quickly find a way to distinguish transformed individuals. Since transformed individuals are essentially zombies, we will start by examining their behavior and first screen members with abnormal behavior. With Superpower Users investigating, there shouldn should be no problem."

Lin Yao nodded slightly and said: "Okay, we'll do as you say."

Tian Ming turned his head and looked at Meng Xian, saying: "Meng Xian, you and Ji Ruping will be responsible for the technical aspect of the screening, under the guise of a physical examination."

Meng Xian and Ji Ruping nodded, but Meng Xian said: "Boss, I'm afraid the hospital won't be able to spare enough staff to screen all these people."

Tian Ming smiled and said: "I've already considered this. I will replicate a hundred comprehensive physical examination machines and have robots assist. The comparison work for physical signs, genetic sequencing, etc., will be quite busy, so have the research institute staff work overtime to complete it. For two million people's data, the collection phase will take about ten days, and the subsequent testing phase will be controlled to around five days."

Ji Ruping asked: "Boss, what if someone secretly keeps the Transforming Potion and injects it after passing the screening? Then, all the previous screening work would be for nothing."

Tian Ming waved his hand and said: "Don't think so complicatedly. The Underground City and the public areas on the surface are all within Number Three's monitoring range. If anyone behaves abnormally, the Enforcement Bureau will arrest them, and then we'll test them again."