I Have Infinite Skill Points-Chapter 581 Cross-Regional Investigation

Within a few seconds, the blue pill was decomposed into trace elements by Universal Decomposition, but Wang Lan’s expression instantly changed dramatically.

"What about the people he bit to death? Are they under control?"

"Those he bit to death are in the police station’s morgue. I know what you’re worried about; you’re afraid the virus is contagious, aren’t you?" Director Qiao Sen said, his large belly protruding. "We’ve checked. The people he bit to death didn’t turn into zombies. This virus isn’t contagious."

"If it’s a virus, it must be contagious," Wang Lan said solemnly. "The reason it hasn’t spread is because the medication contained ingredients that neutralize the virus’s infectious properties. If it were the original Star Martial Toxins, it would definitely be contagious."

"The mastermind used drugs to suppress the infectiousness of Star Martial Toxins? Why would they do that?" Xu Xiangwen asked, puzzled.

"It might be a warning to us—if we continue to provoke him, he can turn St. State into a city of zombies," Wang Lan said gravely, waving his hand lightly. "Let’s go!"

The four of them submerged into the floor and disappeared without a trace. Watching Wang Lan and the others vanish, Qiao Sen’s face immediately darkened. To just come and go as they pleased, isn’t that far too disrespectful?

"Dawn... Hmph!"

Back at the apartment, Wang Lan immediately connected to headquarters using his watch. It had only been two days since their last mission ended.

"Squad Seven, this is Selection Headquarters. What’s happened now?"

"Reporting to headquarters, a zombie appeared in the Black Brilliance Area. The infected individual is named Nick, a drug addict who turned into a zombie after taking a certain drug. His body is dead, but the virus can control the corpse to attack humans.

I’ve examined this virus, and it is a type of Star Martial Toxins. Moreover, this drug was artificially developed, and its medicinal properties suppressed the infectiousness of Star Martial Toxins. Clearly, if the other party wanted to make the zombie virus contagious, it would be easy for them."

"Zombie Star Martial Toxins? Are you sure?"

"Positive."

"Understood. I can share a piece of intelligence with you: twenty years ago, St. State did indeed experience a zombie virus outbreak. A Different Dimensional Space opened up at that time, and the Exotic Beasts inside were extremely ferocious and aggressive.

More importantly, these beasts carried an unusual Star Martial Virus, and any Star Martial Warrior bitten by them would turn into a mindless corpse within hours. Twenty years ago, the International Security Council dispatched twelve Level 7 agents to successfully close that Different Dimensional Space. Our side suffered heavy losses in that battle."

"It appeared twenty years ago? Could that Different Dimensional Space have opened again?"

"The probability of the same Different Dimensional Space opening twice is less than 0.1%. I’m more inclined to believe that samples of the Star Martial Toxins were left behind from twenty years ago. You also mentioned that the man named Nick turned into a zombie after taking a specific drug."

"Yes. Can Squad Seven investigate the mastermind?"

"Absolutely."

"But I’ll need authorization for cross-border investigation. I believe this mastermind’s influence isn’t confined to a small place like the Black Brilliance Area."

"That’s not a problem. However, I must remind you that your cross-border investigation can only pertain to matters related to the zombie virus. Nothing else is permitted, as it could interfere with the regular assessments in other regions."

"Understood. Also, I’ve analyzed the components of this Star Martial Toxins, but unfortunately, I’m unable to create a vaccine."

"Why not? Are you telling me even you can’t create a vaccine?" the voice from headquarters asked.

Wang Lan’s ability to create antibody vaccines was considered second to none in the world. The International Security Council was well aware of this; if Wang Lan couldn’t develop one, no one else could.

"Not all genetic codes can be safely integrated into the human body," Wang Lan explained. "Some genetic sequences, when edited in, can cause unpredictable mutations. I attempted it just now, but the antibodies for the zombie virus involve too many dangerous codes."

"Understood. In that case, our only option is to completely eradicate this virus. We’re counting on you. I hope you can achieve another S-class contribution."

The call ended. Wang Lan had achieved his objective. Moreover, the examiner’s final words overjoyed Wang Lan; achieving another S-class contribution meant their efforts concerning the Round Table Meeting had also been rated S-class.

"Xinyu, have Ice Snow compile a list of all pharmaceutical companies in St. State, or any institutions capable of drug manufacturing. Starting today, our main task is to find the pharmaceutical company that created the blue zombie virus."

"Alright."

As night quietly fell, four figures flitted through the darkness, heading towards different pharmaceutical companies. In the Black Brilliance Area alone, there were over 120 pharmaceutical companies. Such a density would be unthinkable elsewhere, but this was St. State, a place rife with violence and vice.

Initially, these companies mainly produced anti-inflammatory drugs and sexual health medications. But then, these entrepreneurs had a collective realization—This is a city of sin! Why should a city of sin worry about patent fees for pharmaceuticals? Totally unnecessary! So, they quickly began to counterfeit high-priced drugs from all over the world. The performance was nearly identical, yet they reaped enormous profits.

Aside from high-tech medications like Life Potions, which they couldn’t produce, they had no scruples about manufacturing other chemical drugs.

International laws couldn’t reach this lawless land, and St. State’s pharmaceutical technology thrived tremendously.

Searching through over 100 pharmaceutical companies took a full three days, but unfortunately, they found nothing. In the early hours of the morning, all four returned to the apartment.

"It seems we’ll have to start searching other regions tomorrow," Wang Lan said. "There are 25 regions in total, and each likely has as many pharmaceutical companies as this one. To improve efficiency, we’ll have to split into two teams."

"So... I’ll be with Wang Lan?" Xie Sisi suddenly suggested. Noticing Jiang Xinyu’s puzzled look, Xie Sisi quickly added, "Xu Xiangwen and I both have a Cultivation Level of the Galaxy Stage, while you and Wang Lan are at the Star Sea Stage. This way, our strengths will be more balanced. Plus, Xiangwen has the powerful Heavenly Eye scouting skill, which can alert us to dangers in advance..."

Xie Sisi’s explanation was indeed watertight. Wang Lan’s strength was such that any enemy was an easy target for him. Even though Jiang Xinyu was also very strong, she was still considerably weaker than Wang Lan. Having Xu Xiangwen by her side would indeed offer more security, so Jiang Xinyu didn’t overthink it and immediately nodded in agreement.

Wang Lan marked all the pharmaceutical companies and factories in the other 24 regions of St. State on a map, then printed out two copies, one for each team. Afterward, they each returned to their rooms to rest.

Early the next day, the four of them set off on their separate assignments.

Wang Lan’s first destination was Region Three. Searching pharmaceutical companies was a nighttime job; during the day, people were working, and it was bustling and easy to be noticed. Resting during the day ensured they had enough energy for night operations.

Arriving at a motel, Wang Lan walked through the door and was immediately greeted by a clerk. "Welcome, sir. Do you need a room?"

"I’ll take two rooms."

"One is enough," Xie Sisi suddenly interrupted. With an understanding smirk, the clerk handed Wang Lan the room card.

After entering the room, Wang Lan conducted a thorough search and indeed found three pinhole cameras hidden in inconspicuous corners. Still not fully reassured, he had Xiao Ai’s avatar infiltrate the motel’s system to completely eliminate any possibility of surveillance before he finally drew the curtains, relieved.

Suddenly, Xie Sisi hugged Wang Lan from behind, pressing tightly against his back. "Wang Lan, I’ve missed you so much..."

Words fell short in responding to Xie Sisi’s deep affection; only a day spent together in intimacy could begin to express his feelings.

Their activities lasted from morning till dusk, so intense that even the spiders in the room reputedly fled with their young in tears. The room would be uninhabitable for a while.

Xie Sisi’s tenderness was something Jiang Xinyu couldn’t offer. Xie Sisi was usually very shy and timid, yet she was wildly uninhibited in bed. For a moment, Wang Lan even felt his repertoire was somewhat lacking, as their usual range of positions no longer seemed adequate.

They stayed in the motel during the day to conserve energy, and after dark, they secretly infiltrated various pharmaceutical companies, looking for clues. Unknowingly, seven days passed.

In seven days, Wang Lan had searched three regions, practically leaving no stone unturned. But he still hadn’t found any suspicious pharmaceutical company. After all, the zombie virus was a type of Star Martial Toxins; its presence wouldn’t escape Wang Lan’s perception.

Wang Lan arrived at Region Twelve. This region was supposed to be the area of responsibility for Yulia’s team from God’s Country. A girl whose strength surpassed that of a Titled Strongman, possibly even reaching the Star Soul Realm, yet there had been no prior intelligence on her.

Either God’s Country had concealed her existence exceptionally well, or Yulia herself had maintained an extremely low profile.

In an inconspicuous room on the third floor of an unremarkable motel, a heavy wooden bed emitted continuous vibrations. A spider suddenly fell with a smack from the ceiling. The spider, eyes brimming with tears, glanced back at the two figures fiercely entangled on the bed, then dejectedly crawled toward the gap under the door.

This is too much for me...

BANG—

BANG—

Just as Wang Lan and Xie Sisi finished bathing and walked out of the bathroom, two gunshots suddenly rang out.

Wang Lan went to the window, slightly lifted the edge of the curtain, and looked down.

A middle-aged man with tattoos covering his face held a shotgun, firing two shots at a bald, muscular man who was slowly approaching from a distance. Though he held the shotgun and the bald man was unarmed, the tattooed man looked utterly desperate, panicked, and hopeless.

"Save me... someone save me... I don’t want to die... Angels, Angels, where are you... come save me..."

Xie Sisi leaned in close to Wang Lan, licked his ear seductively, and asked, "Should we help him out?"

"This is Squad Twelve’s jurisdiction; we can’t interfere. First, let’s get dressed and see what happens."

"Oh dear... I’m so worn out from what you did to me just now... I don’t have the strength... Will you help me get dressed?" Xie Sisi clung to Wang Lan’s arm, giggling.

Heh. As if I’d believe that.

Wang Lan touched his waist, feeling a genuine wave of fatigue.

BANG—

Another gunshot sounded.

"Help, help me—"

"There’s something off with this bald guy," Wang Lan suddenly said.

"Immune to gunfire? Could he be a Star Martial Warrior?" Xie Sisi wondered.

"No, that’s not it. He’s not a Star Martial Warrior. The bullets clearly wounded the bald man, but he seems to have no sense of pain. Look, his chest is soaked with blood. No Star Martial Warrior reacts like that."