The Underground Secret

Ye Yunhan didn't feel he could afford to gamble.

So, instead of making an immediate decision, he asked Wei Lanshan, "Can the previous method be used again?"

"You mean, increase the dosage to confuse these viruses again, so they'll be imprisoned once more?"

"Yes, just for two star years. By then, you should have achieved results."

"I haven't tried it, so I can't give you a definite answer. I can't estimate if there will be any side effects."

"What about a smaller amount?"

"General Ye, you can try that yourself."

Ye Yunhan didn't say anything further. He was contemplating the feasibility. Wei Lanshan's robot assistant led him to the next room.

After completing the necessary procedures for testing and experimentation, Ye Yunhan and his subordinates left the subordinate planet Q68.

Before leaving, he didn't seek out Wei Lanshan again. Wei Lanshan had already made her stance clear in their previous conversation.

Ye Yunhan looked back at the inconspicuous hill behind him, summoned his adjutant, gave him some instructions, and then the eight of them returned along the path to the open field where the airship was located.

After Ye Yunhan left, Wei Lanshan summoned the five researchers he had assigned to her: Lin Zeyu, Wang Xingmeng, Jin Yuxi (female), Fei Qiming, and Song Wei. Wei Lanshan explained her plan.

After listening, the others were astonished because her plan violated the Alliance's highest child protection laws, and the experiment itself went against humanity and property rights laws.

Wei Lanshan was the Alliance's chief in this field. She couldn't possibly be unaware of the dangers and immorality of this experiment.

The others looked at her with shock and uncertainty. "You all think it's too cruel?" Wei Lanshan asked.

Wei Lanshan knew their shock, but she had no other choice.

Wei Lanshan stated frankly, "Life or death, you choose. This experiment must be carried out, and it must succeed. Otherwise, you and I will not see the Tianning Star's sunrise in two star years, nor will we be able to leave this underground laboratory."

Although Wei Lanshan had her own escape route, these researchers from the Tianning Star System might not. She thought she should help them if she could.

The group still felt fear and unease, but they also understood that what Wei Lanshan said was the truth.

The supplies Ye Yunhan had sent this time were only enough for them for one star year. Combined with what was left from before, it was just enough to last a little over two star years.

If this experiment failed, they would likely be buried underground forever with this laboratory, vanishing without a trace.

No one would know what they had done or why they died.

They were all aware of Ye Yunhan's methods. The Ye Family was the overlord of Tianning Star, and he had the final say there. He was the only general from Tianning Star serving in the Alliance.

More than a star year ago, General Ye had secretly recruited them to the laboratory. They all knew it was for the little girl, Ye Zhenwei, who was recognized as a genius by the entire Tianning Star since birth.

Her body had developed an extremely complex illness, and a virus, never before discovered in the Alliance's history, had appeared in her genes – the M Virus.

No matter what methods were used, even gene recombination, this virus would linger. Even with the Alliance's current advanced technology, it was temporarily impossible to overcome.

The M Virus not only halted physical growth but also stripped away mental power. Even more terrifyingly, it could control both the body and consciousness.

When controlled, the host would have no consciousness and would be completely unaware of their actions.

They had seen what the little girl looked like when she had an episode, her mental power going haywire. The energy released by her five-year-old body was enough to destroy the large laboratory they were currently in.

Keep in mind that this laboratory was located 300 meters underground, with 10 floors and an area of over 50,000 square meters.

Although Ye Zhenwei possessed the highest recorded mental power and physical abilities in the entire Alliance to date, she suffered inhuman torment at such a young age.

They also felt great sympathy for Ye Zhenwei. Despite considering themselves the most outstanding researchers and physicians on Tianning Star, they were unable to alleviate the suffering of such a young girl.

Later, Wei Lanshan developed a control prescription, temporarily imprisoning the virus within Ye Zhenwei's body.

Now, more than a year had passed, and Ye Zhenwei's body was showing signs of agitation again, while their experiments had still made no progress.

When they were recruited, they were full of enthusiasm. If they could solve this virus, their contribution points would increase by more than three levels, and they would leave behind a legend on Tianning Star who was destined to amaze the galaxy.

However, they never expected that after more than a star year, not only had there been no progress, but they were also facing a challenge from the depths of their souls.

To save one life, they had disregarded the Alliance's highest laws and humanity. Their hearts had been tested multiple times.

But Wei Lanshan was right; this was their battle of no return, and they all understood the consequences of failure.

While they were in internal conflict, Wei Lanshan's assistant, the robot Wu Yuan, knocked and entered. It said respectfully, "Lord Lanshan, the experiment is ready."

The other five were already accustomed to Wu Yuan's appearance. They didn't understand why Wei Lanshan's assistant robot looked so different.

Alliance robots had long since become anthropomorphic, with high material simulation. It was difficult to distinguish them without carefully examining their wrists and the backs of their heads.

Wu Yuan, however, retained the appearance of a first-generation robot, with a metal shell, mechanical eyes, and a square face. The sound of metal clashing could be heard when it moved.

Wei Lanshan glanced at the five people before her. Lin Zeyu exchanged glances with the other four for five seconds, and then the five made a difficult decision.

For the future of Tianning Star, they comforted themselves. No one would know about their experiment.

After the experiment was successful, General Ye would surely clean up all traces. In public, people would only see their success, and no one would question how they achieved it.

Seeing them like this, Wei Lanshan knew they had made the same choice as her. She nodded at Wu Yuan, "Begin."

Wu Yuan led the way, with the six following behind it as they left the reception room and proceeded to a room that looked exceptionally clean, decorated entirely in white.

It was filled with various instruments, glass containers, incubators, and an operating table. This room was a laboratory.

Wei Lanshan looked at the prepared workbench before her and slowly said, "I'll be responsible for number 99. You can take on the rest of the tasks yourselves. I've already produced the overall data. Wu Yuan will copy it to your assistant robots shortly."

Wei Lanshan stared at the containers and then instructed, "Also, the laboratory and observation rooms are ready. They are still in the East Sector 3 of this building. Each experimental subject will have one floor. My observation post will be here. At other times, we will communicate via video. Any progress must be reported."

Unless it's absolutely necessary, you don't need to come here. All communication will be via video or holographic calls. The supplies will be picked up by your robots later.

Lin Zeyu and the others nodded. Having spent so much time together, they understood Wei Lanshan's personality very well. She disliked unnecessary chatter and would never choose face-to-face communication for issues that could be resolved via video call.

This time, Wei Lanshan had prepared five experimental subjects. She was only responsible for the observation report of one of them and had no intention of getting involved with the rest.

All her energy would be focused on Subject 99, ensuring not the slightest problem occurred.

If she succeeded this time, Lin Zeyu and the others would have hope of surviving. If the result was still the worst-case scenario, everyone in this underground laboratory would cease to exist.

As for herself, she needed to prepare in advance.

Little darlings, you can check the comments in the reader group first. The plot progression is really slow!