An old man furrowed his brows, his eyes gleaming with a sharp light.

"This organization's actions are too reckless; they might not even realize how catastrophic the consequences of their actions could be!"

However, despite the surprise and anger everyone felt,

now that the tragedy has occurred, they should seriously consider the connection between wastewater, the virus, and the abnormal deep-sea creatures.

A glimmer of contemplation flashed in Jiang Xiao's eyes as he quickly organized the information in his mind, trying to find the potential link between wastewater, the virus, and the abnormal deep-sea creatures.

The other members in the carriage also fell into deep thought, as a tense and heavy atmosphere permeated the air.

"If these aberrant creatures' bones have mutated due to hydrogen wastewater pollution, then is this mutation related to the virus we are now facing?"

Jiang Xiao's voice broke the silence.

The other members in the carriage also began exchanging their views.

They gradually realized that the organization's illegal activities might be the starting point of a series of disasters.

"It seems that this is not just a simple environmental pollution issue anymore."

A seasoned rescue team member said solemnly.

"The outbreak of this virus is likely caused by biological mutations due to hydrogen wastewater. Under certain conditions, these mutated creatures could become the virus's hosts."

"And this virus probably spread out from these abnormal creatures poisoned by wastewater."

Another team member added.

Jiang Xiao nodded, a few traces of gravity appearing on his face.

"This means we not only have to deal with the virus but also find the source of these abnormal creatures and stop further pollution."

The rescue team captain now looked ashen, knowing that the organization he was part of had caused an irreparable mistake.

And he, choosing to conceal and not report it at the beginning, also became part of this mistake.

"I... I can provide some clues."

The rescue team captain said with difficulty, his voice filled with regret.

"The organization has a secret laboratory located in a concealed position in the deep sea, conducting some unknown research there."

Everyone's gazes fell on the rescue team captain; they knew that this secret laboratory might be the key to unraveling all the mysteries.

"Do you know the exact location?" Jiang Xiao quickly asked.

The rescue team captain nodded, a glimmer of determination flashing in his eyes.

"I know, but I must go with you; this is my chance for redemption."

The atmosphere in the carriage tensed again; this secret laboratory could hold the greatest secret of the Kaidan world or perhaps be their last hope of resolving the crisis.

"Wait a minute!"

The old men who came with Jiang Xiao held a completely different opinion.

"So, you categorize this world crisis... or rather, completely categorize it based on human wastewater emissions?"

The rescue team captain looked at the old man in confusion.

"Otherwise, do you mean it's divine wrath that couldn't stand our deeds anymore and thus descended upon us as punishment?"

"Isn't it? According to the ancient prophecy..."

He paused, his gaze like a burning torch focused on Jiang Xiao.

"You are the demon child foretold in the prophecy, and you should know how Yang Lao and Lao Zhou died; it has nothing to do with wastewater!"

Emm...

Yes.

Though Jiang Xiao wanted to categorize this thing on that laboratory, solving the laboratory problem could get through this Kaidan.

But he couldn't deceive himself.

The crisis in this Kaidan world surely involved "God."

In other words, the eerie entities involved were so powerful that they could be called "God."

Normal people could not even mention "Their" names or existence.

Such an existence clearly had no connection to a trading market for wastewater...

Suddenly, a spark of insight flashed in Jiang Xiao's mind.

"Eh, wait, shouldn't we say it has no connection at all?"

"What does the demon child mean?"

"Do you all remember our initial purpose?"

"Investigating the source of the virus?" Shi Shi picked up where Jiang Xiao left off.

"Yeah, this virus is surely related to 'God,' and now it's also confirmed that the virus initially broke out from a coastal city, right?"

"Yes."

"There you have it! God must have a close link with the ocean, otherwise, it wouldn't start 'retaliating' from coastal cities. Do you think what I said is right?"

Hiss?

Retaliation?

Everyone reflected thoughtfully on Jiang Xiao's words.

Very absurd?

Very bold supposition?

Yet very reasonable!

Acknowledge that the main component of this world crisis is certainly not wastewater.

But it is undeniable that wastewater played a role similar to a fuse in it.

"If 'God' would retaliate..."

"That's right! We should be as bold in our suppositions as the demon child!"

Soon.

The second version of the hypothesis was fresh off the press.

Because a certain organization in the Kaidan world illegally dumped wastewater.

Some kind of abnormal ocean creature in the deep sea died as a result.

Which enraged "God."

Thus, God descended with this viral plague on the world.

Of course, this assumption could be even richer.

For instance, this 'God' is actually the "king" of these aberrant marine creatures.

When so many of his people were killed by human emission of wastewater, how could he not be furious?

Do you know how vast the ocean is?

And such aberrant creatures' skeletons have even floated up from the deepest parts of the ocean beyond human reach.

The number of deaths is estimated to be in the tens of millions, actually more like billions.

Right!

It's definitely like this!

Everyone's faces were beaming with smiles, feeling like they had touched the thin film of truth.

"So, even if that's the case, how should we handle it?"

An old man's words pulled everyone back from the joyful atmosphere to reality.

Uh...

"Maybe..."

Jiang Xiao tentatively raised his hand to speak.

"Maybe you could sincerely apologize on the coastline?"

Everyone: "?"

A very abstract suggestion.

Yet, why does it feel so reasonable?

"It's a good suggestion, but I think if an apology could work, they wouldn't have gone to such extremes on our world..."

"By the way, the laboratory you mentioned, what are they researching there?"

"An aberrant creature still clinging to life..."

The rescue team captain answered cautiously.

Everyone: "?"

It's like a squad of seven fairy girls jumping ropes; how brazen can you get!

How dare they?

We just want to ask you, no, ask you how that damned organization of yours operates!

"We should probably check out the laboratory first, then head to the coastline. I always feel... we've still been thinking too simply about things."

The highest-ranking old man suggested.

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