Chapter 201 - 134: Initial and Complete Parasitism! What If They’re Disobedient? Execute on the Spot

Chapter 201: Chapter 134: Initial and Complete Parasitism! What If They’re Disobedient? Execute on the Spot

It was as if her entire brain had been replaced by that damned thing. No normal brain matter was visible, only vines growing amidst the flesh and blood.

This was the very reason Chen Chong couldn’t tell if the terrified expression on the girl’s face had been her own genuine reaction, or if the Bloodthirsty Vine had evolved to the point of perfect mimicry, deliberately manipulating her body to imitate a normal person’s response.

But regardless of the truth, once things had reached this point, she was utterly beyond saving.

Even if there were a way to remove all the vines from her body, her physical form, already devoured and riddled with holes by the parasite, would have absolutely no chance of survival.

The girl had appeared to be alive, but what animated that empty shell was no longer her, but the Bloodthirsty Vine parasitizing her from within!

She was merely a human puppet used by the Bloodthirsty Vine to hide within the school, to evolve, and to continue infecting others.

That was why Chen Chong had been so decisive, beheading her with a single strike of his blade.

Otherwise, if she had possessed even the slightest hope of survival, he would never have struck the killing blow without a moment’s hesitation...

"Brother Chong, Brother Chong!" Huang Mao squeezed his way to the front of the crowd. "If we really find a Parasite, what are we supposed to do?"

Zhong Fang immediately jumped in. "What’s there to even ask? They’re monsters! We kill them on sight, no questions asked!"

Zhang Meng nodded in agreement beside him. "He’s right. If we don’t kill them, how are we supposed to stop the Bloodthirsty Vine from spreading throughout the school?"

Chen Chong frowned. "No."

Seeing their confused expressions, he slowly explained the patterns of infestation he had discovered.

When they heard him explain the concepts of initial and complete infestation, a quiet shock ran through the crowd.

No one had imagined that Chen Chong had already studied the bizarre and tenacious Bloodthirsty Vine so thoroughly.

Many of them thought in silent admiration, ’That’s our Brother Chong, all right...’

Chen Chong continued, "People are a precious resource. If there’s a chance to save someone, we can’t be afraid of a little trouble. Starting now, all of you will follow Ah Jun and the Lion-headed Goose and comb the entire school. Any Parasites you find, bring them back here."

He paused, then added, "I’ll participate in the search as well, but I’ll most likely be busy with other matters for the majority of the time."

"Remember, no matter where I am, every single Parasite you find must be brought to me."

"Ah Jun and the Lion-headed Goose can only identify who is a Parasite; they can’t judge the severity of the infestation. That is something only I can perceive."

Someone in the crowd couldn’t help but ask, "But Brother Chong, what if the people we find refuse to come with us?"

Hearing this, Chen Chong spoke plainly, "That brings me to the other thing that must be done tomorrow."

"Sometime tomorrow, during the day, I’m going to give a public address at the school. It’ll be a chance to rally everyone, and I’ll make all the information about the Bloodthirsty Vine public so that everyone clearly understands the threat it poses."

"I believe that after I do that, most of the infected will come with you willingly."

"But if there are any... complications..."

Chen Chong’s tone shifted, his gaze turning as cold as ice. "As for those who are already completely infested, the Bloodthirsty Vine will most likely make them fly into a rampage on the spot. When that happens, you don’t need to hold back. Kill them. With Wang Biao and Qi Zhen here, these vines haven’t fully matured and won’t pose much of a threat."

"And even for those who are only in the initial stages of infestation... if they refuse this chance to live and insist on not coming with us..."

"Kill them without exception!"

’I’ve given them their chance. If they don’t take it, they’ll have to bear the consequences. I respect human rights, but I won’t let a few individuals jeopardize the safety of the entire school, and especially not my own. If someone is determined to die, I don’t mind sending them on their way myself...’

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