The implications of this were terrifying, the more one thought about it.
While many had previously doubted whether a third great biological mutation would occur, various signs over the past two years indicated that it was already quietly unfolding across the globe. A full-scale outbreak in the near future seemed inevitable.
Fortunately, humanity was not entirely unprepared.
Dr. Qi's behavior today offered a glimpse into their preparations. Beyond that, it was precisely this looming threat that Li Ming had exploited to force certain people's hands and secure Gu Xi's release.
Gu Xi's return had indeed been a pleasant surprise for the authorities.
It didn't matter what the outcome of the third great biological mutation would be, or whether Gu Xi was willing to once again become the sharpest weapon in their arsenal. At the very least, her appearance had solved the food crisis—defusing the blade that hung over humanity's head, ready to fall at any moment and wipe them all out.
