Chapter 4180: Chapter 4168: The Reason for the Lockdown

Lin Yi nodded, this department is responsible for such matters.

Their orders are quite normal.

"Li Kangxiong, Director Li."

"Alright, I’ll make a call."

Lin Yi took out his phone and paused for a moment.

He initially wanted to call Liu Hong, but after thinking about it, Liu Hong’s rank might not be high enough, so he dialed Liang Xianghe.

"Old man, what are you busy with?"

"Playing chess with Old Huang, have you come to Jing City?"

"I’m still in Zhong Hai, encountered a problem here and need your help to contact Li Kangxiong, Director Wu. I have something to discuss with him."

"Why are you looking for Little Li?"

"Back then, regarding the matter of Ailao Mountain, he ordered all information to be sealed off. I’m here with Academician Zhao Wenwei from Jiaotong University, and due to such orders, he can’t say much. I need Director Li to open up a channel; otherwise, this matter can’t be discussed."

"Alright, you can chat now. Tell Academician Zhao he can talk frankly about this matter with you, I’ll contact Little Li and tell him not to worry."

"Okay."

Lin Yi hung up the phone and looked at Zhao Wenwei.

"Teacher Zhao, it’s sorted out. Do we start talking now or wait for Director Li’s call first?"

"Hmm... it’s better to wait for a bit, I need to follow protocol."

"Alright, no problem."

Looking again at Lin Yi, one realizes he is more extraordinary than previously thought.

The figure he calls old man, what level is he at to wield such influence?!

What kind of person have I actually hosted!

After about ten minutes, Zhao Benwei received a call from Li Kangxiong.

Their conversation was brief, just a few words before hanging up.

"Director Li just called me, telling me to fully cooperate, so let’s have an open conversation."

Lin Yi smiled and nodded, casually refilling Zhao Wenwei’s teacup, speaking slowly:

"I understand that back then, a certain accompanying researcher went out of control, launching indiscriminate attacks on others, many were bitten to death. What were the causes and consequences of this incident?"

"Ultimately it was the Black Teeth Worm virus, I mentioned it to you during dinner earlier, the Black Teeth Worm hosts 23 kinds of viruses, one being a parasitic virus, capable of controlling the human neural center, releasing a bloodlust signal, forcing them to suck human blood."

"Ultimately, this situation was triggered by the Black Teeth Worm."

"Yes, but this circumstance only occurred once back then, which is somewhat fortunate."

"But at that time, there seemed to be a mysterious creature about two meters tall, was it identified?"

Zhao Wenwei’s expression was extremely severe, with a tinge of fear between his brows, as if the events of those years were especially daunting to him.

"Not yet, to this day we still don’t know what it was."

"Could it be a humanoid creature like an ape?"

"But such creatures don’t exist on Earth, even gorillas don’t have that form when standing up."

"So at that time, you also saw that creature, didn’t you?"

"Yes."

Zhao Wenwei didn’t hide it, recalling the events of that year, he said:

"This incident was sealed precisely because many of us saw it. Back then, there were many biologists and researchers accompanying us, all experts in this field. After that, we held several meetings and concluded it was not a gorilla or ape-like creature, nor was there the possibility of seeing things."

Lin Yi furrowed his brows, this answer reignited the mystery of Ailao Mountain.

Another strange and mysterious species has appeared.

"Teacher Zhao, could you describe that creature in detail?"

Leaning back in his chair, Zhao Wenwei recalled the situation at the time.

"It was over two meters tall, specifically about 2 meters and 3 centimeters."

"How was this measurement determined?"

"We saw it standing beneath a window, its head was level with the top of the window, afterward we measured the height, it was around 2 meters and 3 centimeters."

Lin Yi nodded, waiting for Zhao Wenwei to continue.

"The mysterious creature was very robust, probably over 500 pounds, covered in long hair, extremely fast. Upon discovery, it fled quickly."

"Did it flee on all fours or bipedal?"

"Bipedal, but not like a human, somewhat clumsy, which is a similarity to apes."

Through Zhao Wenwei’s description, Lin Yi thought of the ape-like creatures his father encountered in the abandoned area.

In appearance, there seems to be little difference; both had great strength and speed.

But the issue is they were seen in the abandoned area, while Ailao Mountain’s terrain is not comparable.

The same species appearing in two completely different places, this is puzzling.

Vaguely, Lin Yi felt there should be some difference.

If they were truly like the ape-like creatures in the abandoned area, not only would the researchers be killed, the whole village would be massacred, even with firearms, it might not help.

"Have you attempted to find this creature over the years?"

"Yes, but to no avail."

Zhao Wenwei sighed and said:

"Compared to back then, Ailao Mountain’s miasma has worsened. We dare not delve too deeply during exploration, and after all these years, we haven’t found any trace of it. Based on my research and assumptions, it’s likely Ailao Mountain’s unique terrain has birthed a new species, which is why we’re continually exploring Ailao Mountain; it’s truly a magical place."

"If that’s the case, is it really worth sealing off information? The internet is increasingly developed, people’s education and knowledge levels are generally higher now, isn’t purposeful seclusion unnecessary? It might even serve as material for horror novels."

"Once too much information is exposed, curious folks and explorers will flock to Lao Mountain. The more people go, the more exposure occurs; it’s genuinely easy to die in those places, not a joke."

Lin Yi didn’t speak, thinking deeply, feeling this explanation is somewhat unconvincing.

"Is there really no other reason?"

"There’s actually another reason."

Zhao Wenwei said:

"The insect epidemic outbreak in the village was likely due to an experimental failure, so strict control is necessary; after all, family disgrace should not be made public."

Lin Yi looked surprised.

"Caused by experimental failure?"

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