Chapter 351: Chapter 349 Nano-Virus Chapter 351: Chapter 349 Nano-Virus Jiang Yan had an idea in mind, but she still decided to seek confirmation from Song Haitao:
“Doctor, this Musen Base, could it also be one of the five major bases–Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth?”

Song Haitao nodded, not the least surprised that she knew about the five major bases, “Yes.”

“Doctor, what are the names of the remaining Gold and Water bases, if you know? And why were they set up this way?” Jiang Yan continued to inquire.

She had asked Mo Jingsheng about the five major bases of Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth before, but he was extremely secretive.

“I’m not very clear on that. The bases started construction before the apocalypse, but their final names were given after the apocalypse. However, I’ve heard that the leader of the base representing Water is a young lady known for her decisive and fierce manner,” said Song Haitao, glancing at Jiang Yan:
“Xiao Jiang, Mo Jingsheng suddenly left without leaving you any message?”

Jiang Yan was taken aback; she was just about to ask Song Haitao about Mo Jingsheng and she hadn’t expected him to be unaware as well, “No, Doctor, I was actually about to ask you.”

Song Haitao’s brows furrowed even more deeply.

The scar on his face appeared even more pronounced due to the rapid aging and wrinkling of his skin over this period.

He took a deep sigh and said:
“That day, Mo Jingsheng suddenly notified us to gather, and just as our group entered a room and before Mo Jingsheng arrived, we fainted one after another. When we awoke, we found ourselves here.”

Jiang Yan frowned, “So, the ones who put you in the cryogenic pods, were they Mo Zhongcheng and his group?”

“No,” Song Haitao went silent for a second, “Mo Zhongcheng and Mo Shuaifeng’s betrayal of the base and the nation was something Song Qian had just informed us of. There must have been some emergency situation, and Mo Jingsheng protected us.”

Among their group, aside from Jiang Ye and his assistant who were young men, the rest were all middle-aged and elderly in their fifties and sixties.

Some of them, like him, came from military backgrounds and were much sturdier than the average scientific researchers.

But most of them were not physically strong; some even had chronic health issues.

However, as the remaining scientists from all fields, their importance goes without saying.

Therefore, the people in the cryogenic pods seemed like they had been protected in advance.

As for Mo Jingsheng’s sudden disappearance without informing Jiang Yan, there was only one possibility:
The situation was too urgent.

Moreover, Jiang Yan was capable of protecting herself.

“Mo Jingsheng was the leader in charge of the space capsule destruction project. If he just went to another base or to meet with people from higher up, that would be fine. I’m worried that enemy forces have collaborated from within and without, putting him in a dangerous situation,” he added.

“However, I trust him. Not only has he become the base leader at such a young age, apart from being a member of the Mo Family, he must also possess some unique capabilities of his own.

So, Xiao Jiang, you don’t need to worry too much. Right now, our priority should still be to take every possible chance to return to the base or to reach the Observatory.”

“Also, Song Qian told me about the self-dissolving corpses of the Mutated Snow Wolves you encountered before,” Song Haitao changed the subject, “Those are likely the result of the nano-virus, which has only just recently been developed by international researchers.”

Jiang Yan was astounded: “Nano-virus?”

“Yes. Nanos are tiny, with a thousand nanometers equaling one micrometer. Virus sizes range from a few hundred nanometers to just a few nanometers. When the right conditions are met, a nano-virus pre-inserted into an animal will automatically spread and propagate.”

Jiang Yan had an epiphany, “So, can I understand it this way: the activation of these viruses requires certain conditions, like the body temperature dropping to a certain level.”

The biggest difference between living and dead animals is the cessation of organ function, as well as the rapid drop in body temperature in such extreme cold weather.

“Yes,” Song Haitao nodded slightly, a hint of concern suddenly appearing in his sharp eyes, “Xiao Jiang, nano-viruses do not arise from animal mutations; they can only be man-made.

Since you were able to kill those invulnerable Snow Wolves with your bare hands, it is very likely that the experimenter behind this has already set their sights on us…”