Xie Yuan can feel something: Otherwise Skull Face has gotten what he wants, and the importance of "Decoder" has begun to decline.
Either the "Decoder" itself has some self-protection power, and the invisible female parasite troops on the periphery can still be a trap for the intruders after the ZRS on the inner layer is breached...
How else to explain why Xie Yuan took back all the ZRS members, evacuated the entire castle, and then arrived at the door of the "Decoder" so smoothly?
What's the conspiracy? What kind of final trump card did Skull Face complete during this period of time?
Xie Yuan was very anxious now, because he didn't know what kind of dragon pool and tiger den lay ahead, and more importantly, he felt the danger - but it was not fatal.
This made Xie Yuan feel like he was facing a formidable enemy. Maybe there was something that could blur his perception and make him underestimate the enemy.
Legend has it that the decoder was just an old man of Indian origin who was hundreds of years old. The meaning of "decoder" was that he had served as a communications expert in the Pacific Theater of World War II.
Because in order to resist communication deciphering, Yingjiang once used Navajo language, which had almost no external language environment, as the communication code. This was the same measure as Xia Tu once used dialect as the telegraph communication code.
Thinking of this, Xie Yuan could only take a deep breath, relax all the muscles in his body, let his mood be completely calm, neither happy nor sad, neither good nor evil, just like the mentality of a newborn baby, and then opened the door .
I slowly walked down the steps, and the draft that came after opening the door blew all the fallen leaves on the ground into the air.
I don’t know how afraid of the dark this old man is, but he was sitting in a basement that lacked electricity. There were a lot of candles lit around him, so the dark quiet room did not look gloomy.
But the next moment, as if "people" collectively blew out the candles, all the candlelight around them was extinguished, and the quiet room that was bright just now became extremely dark.
"How dare you, the demons and monsters, be so presumptuous in front of me!"
Xie Yuan saw this scene without any fear in his heart, and without taking out his gun, he just walked step by step towards the old man facing him in the darkness.
It's just that the mantis knife in Cyber's arm is ready for use.
But just as he walked behind him, the old man with his back turned spoke: "I've been waiting for you for a long time, tl'iish (snake). Or should I call you bidoo'holoni."
As soon as he finished speaking, a dim candlelight began to light up all around - a large number of candles that seemed to have been blown out just now were "lit" by nature.
"Interesting trick." Xie Yuan praised in his heart, but he didn't want to be left behind just like that, so he simply used his will to transmit sound into the secret hand: "I can be a snake or a devil. In the end, I can be an eagle or an eagle. Maybe it’s the wild geese…but in the end, I’m just a traveler walking around the world and observing all things.”
The old man who received the message widened his eyes, looked at the horned Cyclops with a calm expression, and uttered a sentence in Navajo: "A psychic?!"
"That's him!" Looking at the pictures sent back from the front line, Kaz exclaimed in his ears, "He's the {Decoder}!"
Xie Yuan calmly took out a stack of photos from his pocket, and then showed him the photos of the most serious patients whose lungs melted into water.
However, Xie Yuan also knew very well that there were a large number of parasites here, and the bioradar on the multi-purpose tool had issued a Level 2 biohazard warning.
And who knows what language is spoken here?
So Xie Yuan didn't hesitate and gave himself an inhibitor shot first - the original version bought directly from the system mall.
The original version has the parasite-killing and inhibiting effect of nanorobots, unlike the mass-produced version which only uses two special compounds to achieve its effect. Of course, even the mass-produced version can be regarded as Zentraedi-like technology for this treatment.
A special compound is used to stimulate the FOXP13 gene of the human immune system, forcing the body to recognize the parasite and reject its presence.
Another special compound acts on the endocrine system of this type of parasite, forcing the male adult to be unable to reproduce with the female, commonly known as "impotence"; while the larvae cannot obtain nutrients by eating lung tissue and starve themselves. die.
But for himself, Xie Yuan always uses the best, and in this parasite-rich environment, he has an extra layer of protection and security.
"Hi!" He pushed the liquid in the needle into the carotid artery, and then placed the needle in his waist pocket.
After doing all this, Xie Yuan apologized to the "decoder": "I'm sorry that I have a lot of preparation work and kept you waiting for a long time."
"I feel... after you injected the fluid, they are moving away from you and your 'medicine' is causing them pain."
Even though his eyes were turbid after the ravages of time, Xie Yuan could read the curious desire for knowledge in his eyes: "This seems to be a much better solution than the one I can give, and it doesn't seem to have any side effects.
What is the principle? "
"If only I could know, this thing is priceless," Xie Yuan imitated him and sat down, handing him the photo, "For it, I put myself in it, a favor that I can't refuse."
"It's like Faust who was bewitched by the devil, right?" The decoder seemed to be a knowledgeable wise man. After telling an allusion, he took the photo and handed the pipe in his hand. Xie Yuan said, "This will make you feel better. In fact, there is no need for such a fierce confrontation."
"Thank you," Xie Yuan took the pipe. He could tell with a slight sniff what herbs were added to it, and then took a long puff. Sure enough, the sudden tingling sensation in his throat finally subsided.
But when Xie Yuan handed over the pipe, he replied disapprovingly: "In fact, traitors are more terrifying than outsiders. If conditions permit, I would rather kill a thousand by mistake than let one go.
Especially in the initial stages of symptoms. "
"It seems that you are really a sharp-sighted warrior, and you have guessed the general process of the parasite." The old man had to take out a sealed test tube from his pocket and handed it to Xie Yuan, "In the adult state The parasites burrow directly into the throat of the human body.
They can imitate the host's vocal cord mucosa so flawlessly that the difference between the two is almost indiscernible. "
Xie Yuan, who took the sealed test tube, saw a purple coral-like tissue shining brightly inside the sealed test tube under the light.
So beautiful, but it’s a pity that this is an unquestionably deadly creature.
"Once the adults are fully mature, they will mate," the decoder continued after handing Xie Yuan the sealed test tube. "When they are continuously exposed to a certain sound, the mating effect will be triggered. After that, they will produce The large number of offspring larvae they lay will feed on the host's lungs... causing respiratory failure and death of the host."
"And the so-called specific sounds..." After saying this, the decoder took another puff of the pipe into his mouth, exhaled the smoke for a long time, and then said solemnly, "It is language-they will attack specific sounds." Language people, and not just this one person.”
"I wonder what language your men's parasites respond to..."
"Congolese," Xie Yuan gave him a thorough introduction in advance, "almost everyone's reaction is triggered when they speak Congolese."
"But if you want them to stop reproducing, lifelong silence is the best defense."
After saying that, the decoder handed the pipe to Xie Yuan again, as if he was sure that Xie Yuan's throat was already a little itchy at the moment.
Xie Yuan could only take a breath and suppress the itch in his throat. The smoke produced by burning herbs was ineffective against nanobots, so as long as he suppressed the pain, he would be fine.
It's just that my throat hurts when I talk now, which is very uncomfortable.
"It has herbs that make them hate it, so it won't be dangerous to you."
The decoder took the pipe happily.
"Is there any way to treat patients who have already fallen into infection symptoms?" Xie Yuan hoped to get a positive result.
Unfortunately, an experienced parasite expert gave him a disappointing reply: "Once symptoms begin to appear, it means that the larvae have begun to erode the lung lobes."
"At this stage..." The decoder knocked the burning area of the pipe on the ground, shook off the burned tobacco, and concluded, "It's hopeless."
"It's worse than here," Xie Yuan thought sadly.
The few cases of death here were caused by complete erosion of the lung tissue, which could not heal itself at all, so they died of organ failure.
But if the symptoms of erosion can still preserve 40-50% of healthy lung tissue, then after injection of inhibitors, the patient can be brought back from the brink of death through self-immunity and good care.
But such a situation also caused morale to drop suddenly. Xie Yuan originally planned to ask the "initiator" of the decoder for help, but he couldn't do anything...
Fortunately, Xie Yuan did not publicize the return of the decoder. He also told Kaz not to be too optimistic about this matter and strictly prohibited any publicity.
Otherwise, the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment, and the morale of Diamond Dog can no longer drop.
However, the decoder did have a second method to suppress the outbreak of parasites and further prevent infection, which was beyond his expectation.
As long as there are multiple choices, Xie Yuan must bring the old man, the decoder, back to the base... His presence can stabilize morale and make everyone feel at ease.
So after Xie Yuanzai returned the sealed test tube to the decoder, he stood up and extended an invitation to the old man: "I need your help."
The decoder lowered his head and was thinking again. After a long time, he shook his head and replied: "That person stole the bugs I sealed... and forced me to do terrible things for him..."
"Skull face..." Xie Yuan retracted his hand and muttered the name.
"As long as he sneezes," the decoder said with obvious disappointment. He stretched out his hand to make a fist shape, "even Yingjiang will shudder. I can't disobey him. .The fate of the Navajo Nation lies in his hands."
"This doesn't seem to be talking about a skull face, right?" Listening to this confession, Xie Yuan suddenly became suspicious.
Because if Skull Face can profoundly influence the Eagle Country, why would he cooperate with the Alliance? In Central Africa, they used leather goods companies instead of Yingjiang's unique Red Sea Company accounts to trade with small warlords in various places.
These words were too dramatic to describe the skull face, but Xie Yuan knew that the decoder was not lying... In these words, the decoder was full of frightening memories, and this could not be false.
Xie Yuan, who already knew the general background, thought of another possibility - he was not referring to the person with the skull face.
But the former supreme commander of Cipher - Major "Zero" who has disappeared and was betrayed by Skull Face!
In other words, this world-wide vocal cord parasite plan... was actually drafted and planned by "Zero". And Skull Face is just an enforcer!
"But..." But the decoder quickly changed his tone. He stretched out his hand to break free of the animal skin cloak, and then secretly supported Xie Yuan's behavior: "You will come here, maybe an "elf" for guidance!”
"If my 'children'," he waved his hands excitedly, "destroy the balance of the world, then I will naturally be responsible for the aftermath."
After speaking, he extended his hand and responded to the invitation just now.
"To take a parasite as your own heir... is rare in the world!"
But Xie Yuan still took his hand, pulled him up, and carried him on his back, preparing to take him away from the castle.
This is also the reason why Xie Yuan devoted himself to playing in various worlds after he had the ability - Xie Yuan can always discover interesting new things in the corners of each world.
While taking the decoder out of the castle, the old man kept describing Skull Face's idea: to use the decoder's vocal parasites to purify non-English languages around the world!
Skull Face also called this kind of bug an ethnic evolution bug!
Although Xie Yuan had understood this plan a long time ago, even if he got the confirmation again today, he was extremely shocked - if he is not careful, his language, race, and homeland may be wiped out all at once. remove!
This is a result and possibility that Xie Yuan never thought of - and he will never accept such a world and future!
On the way back, as expected, there were "semi-puppet soldiers" controlled by parasites. Even though Xie Yuan had evacuated the entire castle, there were still semi-zombies outside, probably from the outlying outposts.
However, for Xie Yuan, who has extremely high spiritual awareness, it is not difficult to avoid them, and there are not many half-zombie people. If you pay a little attention, you can get out.
Five minutes later, Xie Yuan had put the old man on the helicopter, then flew into the air and drove away from the castle under the gaze of a group of semi-zombie soldiers floating aimlessly around the castle.
On the plane, Kaz reported that the bodies of two other intelligence teams were found in the valley, and Xie Yuan avenged them.
But Kaz hoped that the arrival of this old man would give the patients at the mother base hope of relief.
Although...the old man's treatment plan...well...is really a little dark.
He can use a parasite on the parasite to infect the male worm of the former and turn it into a female, thus inhibiting the mating effect.
But the price is... you will lose your fertility.
Is this trying to make me look like Snake?
Xie Yuan also had a smile on his face, but his mother said in his heart: You are such a bad old man!
If this biological control method is really effective, Xie Yuan wouldn't mind taking the lead and being a pioneer for his subordinates - after all, he is in his thirties or forties in this world, and because of his work experience, he doesn't think he will start a normal family with anyone. …
Just be DINK! Anyway, it's just the effect of this world. Even if you really regret it in the future, it doesn't matter. You can still try to treat it.
As they talked, the decoder told about the Covered Ones—that is, the group of skeleton troops. They use parasites to replace skin, so they can absorb nutrients and give the host strength at the same time.
When talking about his research results being stolen by Skull Face in vain, the decoder's inner anger overflowed.
After a while, he asked a new question: "Have you seen their land transport?"
Of course I’ve seen it before! Xie Yuan told him the situation at that time.
He immediately came up with a new word: Metallic Archaea—Is Metallic Archaea okay?
Unexpectedly, metallic archaea arrived so late!
But just when Xie Yuan wanted to continue talking, he suddenly heard the pilot yelling: "There is gas ahead!"
Xie Yuan turned around and looked - oh! A huge cloud of yellow mist appeared in front of the plane!
The decoder behind him immediately exclaimed: "It's them?!!"
"Well, it turns out that Murphy's Law does not deceive me." Xie Yuan knew that there must be something wrong with such a smooth journey.
And in the next moment, after seeing the gas hitting his plane, Xie Yuan understood the true power of metallic archaea...
