364: The big investigation begins

Tian Ming's changes were quite significant, and both Ji Ruping and Meng Xian deeply felt it. The Tian Ming of the past kept his distance from matters he could avoid interfering with, and even when facing difficulties, he appeared quite passive. However, the current Tian Ming is vastly different from his former self.

The current Tian Ming is not only capable of taking the initiative but also thinks more rigorously than before. The fact that their boss has a handle on the Transformed will bring them much peace of mind.

Meng Xian stood up and said, "Boss, then let's do as you say."

Tian Ming tapped the table and said, "Keep your movements discreet. When I go to capture zombies, I will leave a clone in the Base to take my form. The content of today's meeting is strictly forbidden from being leaked, understand?"

Everyone nodded and said, "Understood!"

"Alright, meeting adjourned. If there are new instructions, I will contact you individually through Third Clone."

Everyone present in the conference room was a top-level Person in charge (person in charge) within the Base. If any of these people in charge were Transformed, then the content of today's meeting would definitely be leaked.

Tian Ming naturally wouldn't be as honest as before, doing exactly as he said. This time, he tricked everyone; it wasn't his main body that was sent out, but a clone. Tian Ming remained in the Base. If there were Transformed individuals among the management, they would definitely try to make a move when he left the Base.

Tian Ming had maintained these five clones and had not added any new ones. Adding new clones would shorten the sensing distance. Among the five clones, the one with the highest intelligence and furthest sensing range was Third Clone. Besides Third Clone, which could sense globally, the others had a sensing range of about 1,500 kilometers. Currently, the ones free were the First, Fourth, and Fifth Clones.

The mutual sensing distance between these three clones was only one-tenth of their sensing distance with Tian Ming, which was 150 kilometers. Even using a clone as a relay was not far enough.

Third Clone proposed a solution: connect First Clone to quantum computing as well. This way, Third Clone could connect via quantum communication.

This meant an additional connection method besides sensing. First Clone would first establish quantum communication with Third Clone, and then Third Clone would sense Tian Ming. Third Clone would become a relay, allowing First Clone's activity range to directly extend globally.

However, outside the 1,500-kilometer sensing range, First Clone would not be able to receive Tian Ming's energy amplification, and its abilities would be greatly reduced. It might be a bit strenuous to deal with Corpse Kings, but dealing with ordinary zombies would still be no problem.

Tian Ming secretly duplicated a quantum computer. This computer's computing power was much lower than Third Clone's, but its main purpose was to maintain communication.

After First Clone's hundredth simulation, it finally established a quantum entanglement state with Third Clone. This way, First Clone's activity range could cover the entire globe.

Tian Ming also went to the Energy Research Institute and obtained two ordinary blue Red Crystal Cores to serve as First Clone's energy. After all, outside the sensing range, First Clone could not use his energy out of thin air.

Tian Ming sent First Clone out, while he himself stayed in the Base. He could remotely control First Clone and, incidentally, oversee the Base.

Everyone thought Tian Ming had left and a clone remained. But no one knew that it was the clone that left, and Tian Ming himself truly remained.

Tian Ming was not idle; he maintained close quantum communication with First Clone through Third Clone. Most of the time, Third Clone provided navigation, temporary handling, and other assistance to First Clone.

Within the Base, Tian Ming also began his arrangements. Meng Xian, Lin Yao, Bai Yan, and others also began to act. The silent investigation of Transformed individuals had begun. The Comprehensive Management Department and the online community both started issuing physical examination announcements.

"Residents of East Sea City Base, for your health, the Medical Bureau of the Comprehensive Management Department is now offering free full body check-ups for everyone."

Everyone gradually received the physical examination announcements issued by the Comprehensive Management Department and the online community. Shen Yuan also posted a volunteer mission in the community. Although it was called a volunteer mission, it offered high subsidies.

This kind of mission immediately exploded online, with an endless stream of applicants. In just one day, all the volunteer slots were filled. No one could refuse a mission that provided three meals a day and 150 points per day.

Most people were very positive about this physical examination. After all, ordinary members of the Base had limited access to medical care. Not only was the physical examination free, but if a major illness was discovered, they could also receive free treatment through special channels.

The Comprehensive Management Department was very attentive to this investigation, and the Medical Bureau made full preparations and arrangements. They mobilized sufficient human and material resources to ensure the smooth progress of the physical examination activities.

At the same time, they also formulated detailed physical examination procedures and blood sample submission standards. All data was statistically summarized through member information IDs, sorted by Third Clone, and abnormalities were screened out.

The high-level officials of the Base were also closely monitoring the progress of the investigation. Abnormal blood samples would be sent to the Energy Research Institute for more detailed analysis immediately. All abnormal personnel would be placed under strict surveillance.

Currently, the criteria for determining Transformed individuals have not yet been released, so the number of abnormal personnel is constantly increasing.

On the fifth day, with the cooperation of one hundred comprehensive physical examination machines, tens of thousands of medical examination robots, and a large number of medical staff, the health data of all personnel was finally collected.

Tian Ming sat at home. He rarely went out these days, as he was currently in the form of a clone. A clone cannot manipulate matter, and if he went out too much and was exposed, it would not be good.

"Master, the health data of all personnel in the Base has been collected. Would you like me to report it to you?" Third Clone's voice came from beside his ear, and a projected image from Third Clone appeared before his eyes.

"Go ahead and report it. I'll take a look at the situation."

"Okay, Master! This investigation covered a total population of 2,178,418 people. There were 34,535 individuals with abnormal blood. There were 23,721 registered Ability Users of Grade 3 or higher. There were 5,320 individuals who had received superpower injections. After excluding 2,650 individuals with gene mutations from Ability Users or pre-existing abnormal conditions, there are currently 353 highly suspected Transformed target individuals and 2,481 low-suspicion individuals."

As Third Clone spoke, it summarized the data, forming a data statistics chart. Tian Ming frowned as he looked at the data and asked, "You mean there are over 2,900 suspected Transformed individuals?"

"Yes, to be precise, 2,934 individuals."

Tian Ming was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "It seems the situation is more complex than I anticipated. Keep them under strict surveillance, and report any abnormalities immediately."

"Okay, Master!"