Chapter 1824: Chapter 1821: Out of Control

"Elder Jiang, the parasites in the patient’s head have already reproduced eggs. These creatures seem to have a penchant for blood, all parasitizing in areas rich in blood vessels. At this rate, invading the major blood vessels and entering the brain is a matter of time," Director Liang explained the condition to Jiang Xiu Ying and Lin Tian.

Jiang Xiu Ying nodded, reached out to check Zhao Weitao’s pulse, flipped open his eyelids to examine the eyes, which were filled with bloodshot veins, almost devoid of any whites, like the eyes of a bloodthirsty beast—bizarre and terrifying.

While Elder Jiang was diagnosing, Lin Tian also activated his super vision, scanning Zhao Weitao’s entire body like a CT. Of course, Lin Tian’s vision could see far more detailed phenomena, unmatched by the hospital’s CT scan.

The parasites within Zhao Weitao’s body were exceptionally peculiar, all congregating in the head. Lin Tian wasn’t a Gu Cultivator, and he did not understand the reason. However, it was certain that Zhao Weitao was now much weaker, due to the massive consumption of nutrients and blood by the bugs.

Just as Lin Tian and others were diagnosing Zhao Weitao, his eyes suddenly opened, blood-red, akin to a demon’s gaze. Because of the suddenness, even Jiang Xiu Ying was startled, and several stepped back instinctively, except Lin Tian, who remained still.

Zhao Weitao’s eyes were vacant, fixed straight at the ceiling, then he sat up mechanically like a zombie.

Outside, seeing his son "awake", Zhao Xiangyuan naturally was emotional, thinking Lin Tian and the others had applied some treatment. However, he didn’t know that it was his son who awakened himself.

"Lin Tian, be careful," Jiang Xiu Ying cautioned.

Lin Tian waved his hand, signaling them to stay calm; he noticed Zhao Xiangyuan’s gaze was still blank, as if soulless, suggesting the recent motion was controlled by some power.

"Zhao Weitao, it’s Lin Tian!" Lin Tian projected his voice to Zhao Weitao’s ear.

"Lin... Tian?" Zhao Weitao’s mouth mechanically moved, seemingly forgetting who Lin Tian was, but soon, his eyes intensified briefly, regaining some vitality.

Yes, earlier Lin Tian couldn’t perceive any vitality in Zhao Weitao’s eyes, akin to the dead, or more like the gaze—a Half Zombie.

Back in the shrine, Oda Manaka had transformed all his subordinates into Half Zombies. Those Half Zombies had blood-red eyes, vacant gaze as if soulless, only controlled by some power.

"Lin Tian, save me, please save me, I don’t want to die..." After a dozen seconds, Zhao Weitao fully regained consciousness, looking at Lin Tian like seeing a lifeline, letting out a mournful cry, struggling to get up.

Dean Miao saw this and intended to step forward to restrain him, but Lin Tian acted first, pressing Zhao Weitao’s shoulder down, despite Zhao Weitao’s struggles, holding him firmly in place.

But what surprised Lin Tian was, even though Zhao Weitao appeared weak, his strength was surprisingly formidable. Lin Tian had sparred with him, assessed his normal physical strength, and the current strength exceeded the normal.

"If you want to live, stay still, tell me, how did you contract these parasites?" Lin Tian asked with a frown.

"I... I don’t know..." Zhao Weitao shook his head vacantly, after a while he suddenly said: "Right, it must be that place, it must be?"

"Where?" Jiang Xiu Ying pursued.

"Basement, underground passage, bugs, lots of bugs, it must be them..." Zhao Weitao said intermittently, as if recalling something, with a terrified expression.

"Professor He, seems your conclusion is correct, the parasites on him are similar to the biological samples obtained at the construction site, from the same place," Dean Miao said with a frown.

"Professor He?" Zhao Weitao was dazed for a moment, then turned his head, but He Jianhua wore protective gear, making the face indistinguishable, he guessed: "Professor He Jianhua? It must be you, save me, Professor He, save me, you must save me, I’m still so young, and I don’t want to die."

"Calm down, we’re trying to find a solution, you’ll be okay," He Jianhua tried to soothe him, but truthfully, he had no treatment plan.

"Zhao Weitao, how does your body feel now? Tell us so we can treat accordingly." After calming him down slightly, Lin Tian asked again.

"Feel?" Zhao Weitao’s eyes flickered briefly then said: "After leaving the basement, initially I just felt my head itching, thought it was due to dust contamination. After washing, it improved significantly, but the next day it started itching again, and blisters appeared. Overwhelmed, I went to see a doctor."

"The doctor just mentioned lice, causing scalp allergy and inflammation, prescribing some medication. After using the medication, after a few days, it actually became more itchy..." Zhao Weitao narrated and lamented, regretting venturing into the basement out of defiance.

"Why didn’t you go back to the doctor?" Professor He asked.

"It’s just itching and some blisters, I thought it was nothing, then yesterday Xiao Zhao also mentioned similar symptoms, we got worried, initially planning to visit the hospital post-class today for a check, but unexpectedly fainted during physical education," Zhao Weitao said regretfully.

"Do I... still have a chance?" Zhao Weitao asked again.

"Don’t think too much, is your body uncomfortable anywhere now?" Jiang Xiu Ying asked.

"Uncomfortable?" Zhao Weitao frowned slightly, after a while, said: "Earlier, my head was very itchy, but now it doesn’t itch anymore..."

No itching? Lin Tian felt a jolt, knowing it’s not a good sign, it’s the start of parasite reproduction, releasing paralyzing toxins, likening it to leech bloodsucking, paralyzing the host, lowering host vigilance.

Jiang Xiu Ying and Dean Miao, being famous doctors, naturally considered this aspect, their expressions were solemn, but could not disclose the truth to Zhao Weitao, as this would burden the patient’s mind.

"Also, I feel my body sometimes uncontrollable, like I’m not myself, suddenly having incredible strength like earlier, sometimes very weak..." Zhao Weitao continued to recount.

"Why does it occur?" Director Liang was puzzled, as the manifestations differed from common parasitic diseases.

Jiang Xiu Ying frowned, contemplated for a while, then seriously said: "There’s a possibility of affecting the nervous system."

"Will I become foolish?" Zhao Weitao’s colors tightened hearing about nervous system impact.

However, Lin Tian’s thoughts differed from theirs, loss of control, akin to Half Zombies, associated with Gu Worms, relating to zombies, especially Jiang Chen’s case—was it merely due to the nervous system?

Jiang Xiu Ying comforted him some more, then Zhao Weitao calmed down again.

"Lin Tian, do you have any suggestions?" Dean Miao asked expectantly.

"Firstly, he needs replenishment, secondly, apply acupuncture to control his inner qi circulation, reducing qi and blood flow to the superficial brain meridians, suppress parasite reproduction..." Lin Tian contemplated, suggesting, but before finishing, noise suddenly erupted outside the isolation room.