Rebirth of MC Chpt 102 - 202 (unedited translations)

Chapter 117: Entering the institute

The main building of the plant research institute appears very worn and broken, with large vines and leaves wrapped around the walls. Purple flowers dot the branches and vines, making a rather pretty sight.

"Wow, indeed worthy of being dubbed the plant research institute ah. What kind of plant is wrapped around this building? Don't tell me it's the Boston Ivy[1] of folklores?" Li Qing asks over the earpiece. Tapping a few keys, a small circular radar dish rises from the top of the armoured vehicle and turns in the direction of the building.

In the middle of this dish sits a single antenna. The small bulb on its end flashes rapidly before emitting a laser that sweeps the entire structure from top to bottom.

On the monitor of the machine, the layout and floor plans of the building appear. A few jabs on the keyboard, and the three-dimensional structure flashes green before several blue humanoid figures can be seen moving around.

"Shall I take a sample back for you to raise?" Huo Zaiyuan teases as he pulls open the armoured car's door and climbs in.

"This young master has no interest in plants and flowers, my dear, but I do appreciate your good intentions." Li Qing sniffs in mock-haughtiness before explaining what he did. "I used the detector probe to do a quick scan of the entire main building. Here, you can see the interior of each floor. Anyway, I discovered the Boston Ivy currently wrapped around it originates from the topmost floor and extended outwards before crawling down the walls. Also, what's astounding is there are signatures of survivors trapped in the eighth level. There are three humans in total, and five zombies on the floors below."

"The survivors are trapped, but the zombies are not trying to get to them at all. Instead, they are just wandering around below?" Long Zhanye's eyebrows draw together as he made minor adjustments to his rifle.

"That's what I saw." Li Qing nods.

"According to those researchers who fled the city, their research labs are located on the eighth floor. That means the materials we were sent to retrieve are also there," Lu Yi says.

"Five zombies are not a lot. Me, little Yuan, Lu Yi, Hou Ying and Qin Jun who has medical expertise will go in. The rest of you will guard the outside. Be alert at all times. Don't forget the horde from before as well as the evolved zombie. We don't know if there is a second one lurking around." Snapping a full magazine into his rifle, Long Zhanye eyes each of them to confirm his orders are received and understood.

"Yes, Sir."

"Little Qing, keep an eye on the screen and report any changes in the situation."

"Un. All of you must be careful." Li Qing nods, eyes landing on Qin Jun.

Seeing Li Qing's worried gaze on him, the corners of Qin Jun's mouth curls up, exposing a tender smile before leaning over and kissing his forehead. "You have to be careful out here too."

The gentle press of warm lips on his skin eases Li Qing's heart a little.

After the five men exit the armoured car, Huo Zaiyuan sticks a yellow paper on the door. A thin silver film envelops the vehicle, forming a protective shell. Like this, they can ensure the safety of the people within.

Hands clutching their respective firearms close, they swiftly cross the distance between where the vehicles are parked and the entrance. Upon reaching the door, they discover a pile of human remains on the ground, with dried blood stains painting the tiles below a muddy red.

"That is...the military uniform of our district," Li Yu breathes.

Following the direction of his gaze, they notice a torn and tattered uniform coated in blood sticking out of the mash of human remains. Despite its current state, one can clearly make out the green camouflage colour and the rather distinctive golden embroidered "E" attached to the collar.