"Dammit, it's so cold." Sheyan couldn't help but shiver. His damp hair and dripping clothes were rapidly absorbing his body heat. As the most common airborne disease, the influenza virus should've spread from the mouths and noses of the nearby patients, before finally being inhaled into Sheyan's lungs.
However, whether the influenza virus could break through the immune system and successfully spread into Sheyan's body, it would all depend on Sheyan's luck. At present, Brother Black was protecting Sheyan from afar. His two capable subordinates were occupying vantage points and other vital areas, vigilantly observing any possible threats.
Time passed quickly. Sheyan was sitting absent-mindedly on a stool in the hospital. On his left was a temporary observation room with a row of cold and fever patients. On his right were a few drowsy patients who were receiving fluid transfusions. They were chatting with each other. Sheyan had never been so desperate to catch an illness in his life. He constantly took deep breaths, as though he could inhale more viruses.
After sitting on the stool for a short while, Sheyan suddenly felt extremely sleepy. In his senses, even the dampness on his head and body wasn't obvious anymore. At this moment, he suddenly recalled that if he included his adventures in the Biohazard world, he hadn't slept for at least 40 hours.
At that time, he didn't feel it when he was still in a digitized body. But now that he had reverted back to a normal human, he could finally relax and fall into a deep slumber....
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Achoo!!
Such a huge sneeze, instantly jolted Sheyan from his drowsy dream back to reality. When he woke up, he felt his head was heavy and his feet were light. His breathing was scalding hot, and a slight movement of his head would cause him to feel a sharp pain. His breathing seemed to be impeded, and when he exerted a little force, he could hear snores coming from his nasal cavity.
"Finally caught a cold..."
Such a phrase floated into Sheyan's mind. Following that, the nightmare imprint transmitted a notification.
[A-Virus detected influenza virus has entered the host's body.]
[A-Virus has entered engulfment, replication and modification mode activated.]
[Because the A-virus attempts to devour, replicate and improve itself, it evolves towards the contestant's digitized body. Therefore, during this process, the influenza virus in your body will be strengthened to a certain extent, and the feedback symptoms on your body will be more severe.]
"The A-virus has begun to inject the catalytic code into the cold virus. It is estimated that within 20 minutes, the host's symptoms will reach their peak. This period of time is the most critical period, and also the time when the Host's life is the greatest threat. This period will last for 420 minutes … "
"Data is in chaos. Data error. Recalculating."
[Your innate skill, Stronghold, has taken effect. All abnormal statuses on you will be weakened by 25%.]
"The peak of your symptoms will last for 315 minutes. At this stage, your life may be in danger, so please take all kinds of emergency measures! "
"The stronghold can even take effect under such circumstances?" Although he was feeling a splitting headache, Sheyan was still pleasantly surprised by this good news!
One must know, Sheyan had completely reverted to his original state, the state he was in before entering the realm! Moreover, this effect was of the highest authority – Domain Authority! Even a powerful S rank mutation like the 'Pestilence Monarch', with a hidden Tier 9 ability, was unable to resist it. Yet, the 'stronghold' was still incomparably strong!!!
This undoubtedly gave Sheyan a reassuring pill. Moreover, the 25% duration would undoubtedly greatly reduce the speed of Sheyan's disease acquisition. As the saying goes, the first part of a journey is 90%. It was very likely that some torturous diseases would last for an additional 25% duration, and Sheyan wouldn't be able to endure it!
Because he considered that the trio would have problems communicating with the locals, Sheyan even brought Sanzi along with him. He told Sanzi that he was feeling unwell and wanted to go to the hospital for a check-up. At this moment, Sheyan could already feel his headache worsening. His throat was swollen and painful, his nose seemed to be stuffed with cement and other typical flu symptoms. He hurriedly called Sanzi over and asked him to contact the doctors. Sheyan also stuffed a stack of money into Sanzi's hands and asked him to pave the way.
Under the influence of money, the doctors displayed excellent professional ethics and service attitude. Sheyan was immediately sent to the emergency room. However, as mentioned earlier, there was no direct cure for the flu virus. What the doctors could do was to alleviate the symptoms that appeared. They could only rely on the body's immune system to eliminate the flu virus. This might be difficult to understand, but it was easy to make an analogy.
Just like the Gulf War, the flu virus was the United States, the human body was Iraq, and the doctors were China. China had no way to deal with the United States. Truthfully speaking, they couldn't eliminate the United States, nor could they defeat them in a short period of time.
However, China could relieve the pressure on Iraq by providing Iraq with arms, international support, donations, medicines, and selling goods to Iraq at a cheaper price. This would allow the Iraqis to focus on dealing with the United States, and allow the Iraqis to use their own armed forces to eliminate the invading American army and achieve victory.
Although Sheyan had received excellent treatment, the flu virus that was being strengthened, modified, and replicated still caused him great trouble and pain. To be honest, Sheyan originally thought that his physique was pretty good before he entered the realm. But now that he was suddenly beaten back to his original state after gaining strength, he immediately felt the weakness that came from the depths of his soul!
The combination of weakness and the torment of the illness required a great deal of the patient's mental strength and mental toughness. Every minute and every second seemed to be magnified to an extraordinarily long time.
However, Sheyan still had a great advantage in his heart. That's right, it was his innate ability, 'Stronghold'!
This gave him a sense of superiority when facing the disease. 'You've already been forcibly weakened by 25%, what else can you do?' It was like walking in the dark, with a ray of light illuminating the way ahead. Of course, he would have extra courage and willpower!
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Roughly 5-6 hours later, Sheyan's condition attracted the attention of the hospital. They discovered that Sheyan's symptoms were exceptionally severe. Even after using the best medicine they could find, there was still no improvement. Instead, his condition continued to worsen.
Still, the symptoms were extremely typical, it was indeed the flu! A flu that could torment a 20 year old youngster who had the strongest resistance to it, instantly attracted the attention of the hospital. After all, diseases like bird flu and SARS had long bewitched people's hearts. If they didn't report it in time, and if it caused a regional epidemic, then they would have to bear legal responsibility!
Just as these doctors were nervously searching for anti-chemical suits and planning to report this to their superiors, a female agent hastily ran over and delivered a shocking piece of news.
"That suspected bird flu patient has left."
"So what if he left, if he didn't pay the fees, just inform the security department ….. what!! Left? "
"Ye ….. yes."
"Where did he go? Did he transfer to another hospital? "
"No, he directly stood up, pulled out the IV needle and ventilator and left."
"Impossible!! His heart rate was 170, that's twice the normal value! He breathed 100 times, a normal person breathed 70 times! His blood pressure and other conditions are all over the limit. Don't talk about walking, even crawling on the ground is difficult! "
"But, but he really crawled up and left! There was even a big black man following him, we couldn't stop him even if we wanted to. "
"….. today isn't April 1st, I'm not in the mood to joke with you."
"Director, I'm also not in the mood to joke with you. If you don't believe me, go see for yourself!"
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At this moment, Sheyan was already seated in a taxi. He exhaled deeply, appearing exceptionally relaxed.
The nightmare imprint's notifications were still clearly floating in front of his eyes.
[A-virus replication successful!]
[You have successfully activated a branch ability: 'Flu lvl 1'!]
[Branch ability: 'Flu lvl 1'. After activating this ability, you will transmit the 'Flu' virus to all enemies within a 50 metre radius (100% after being strengthened by 'Pestilence Monarch'). The duration of the outbreak is 10 minutes. Every 10 seconds, there is a 5% chance of receiving negative effects of 'Sneeze' (interrupting normal attack), 'Shiver' (movement speed reduced by 50% for 3 seconds), 'Headache' (MP consumption is doubled when activating abilities).]
[You can choose to activate or deactivate this branch ability at any time. Activating this branch ability requires 2 potential points and 1000 utility points.]
[This branch ability can coexist with certain virus type branch abilities.]
[Please quickly invest achievement points to strengthen this branch ability, so as to unlock a higher level innate skill tree!]
Sheyan currently had 8 achievement points, he attempted to upgrade 'Flu lvl 1'. Every upgrade required 2 achievement points as a price. Fortunately, he had the 'Stairway of the Sun' within his body, which allowed him to save some achievement points. Hence, upgrading 'Flu' wasn't too painful. Of course, the utility points required were not cheap.
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Oh, I can still repay my debt tonight. But it will probably be after 12. If you can't wait, you can wait till tomorrow! I'm really sorry. (To be continued. If you like this work, I welcome you to donate your recommendation votes or monthly votes to * * (qidian.com). Your support, is my greatest motivation.)
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