The beautiful woman in the quick transmigration novel has been targeted by the male lead again.

Chang Ning felt a little sad, but still nodded, "I know."

Everyone told her to prepare herself mentally, as if Cheng Zhenkai had already faced the worst possible outcome.

The car quickly arrived at the area that Zhao Chenyang and the others had mentioned. The hillsides on both sides were indeed visible at a glance, with bare rocks and nowhere to hide.

Chang Ning climbed a mountain. The north wind was biting cold. She looked around and saw no signs of life except for a few withered plants.

She stood there, somewhat bewildered, still wearing Cheng Zhenkai's windbreaker.

The day passed quickly, and it was getting dark; they had to go back immediately.

Chang Ning got into the car absentmindedly, and the next day she made a decision to go out and find the person herself.

When Chang Jianian heard about it, he came over to persuade her, saying that things were different now, and there were many other dangerous factors outside besides zombies, and she should consider her own safety.

Chang Ning said that she was able to get here safely entirely thanks to Cheng Zhenkai. Otherwise, her fate might not have been better than that of the other girls. Now that Cheng Zhenkai is in trouble, if she just pretends that nothing happened and does nothing, she will feel guilty for the rest of her life.

Chang Jianian said, "Ningning, Xiao Cheng went through a lot of trouble to bring you here. If something happens to you at this time, wouldn't you be letting him down even more?"

Chang Ning said that Cheng Zhenkai would never think that way. He was a very petty person. If she didn't go to him, he would nag her for the rest of his life if he found out!

"Dad, don't worry. I went to check yesterday, and there are military personnel patrolling at regular intervals. Nothing will happen!"

Chang Jianian pinched the bridge of his nose: "The order has only been established recently, and there are still many areas that cannot be taken care of. Besides, how can you go alone?"

Chang Ning said she would drive Cheng Zhenkai's car; his car had been modified and was bulletproof.

Although she doesn't have a driver's license, Cheng Zhenkai taught her to drive on the road, so she has some experience. There are few cars on the road now, so there shouldn't be any problems.

Chang Jianian had no choice but to tell her to stay within safe routes and not to go to deserted places on her own. In the end, he also helped her apply for a tranquilizer gun.

Cheng Zhenkai's car was so big that Chang Ning stumbled and bumped as she drove out. This was the first time she had ever driven alone without anyone to guide her, and she was very nervous the whole way. Finally, she arrived at the place where Cheng Zhenkai had disappeared.

She circled around but still found nothing.

The wind was too strong, so she quickly got into the car and didn't leave. She just waited in the car, wondering if Cheng Zhenkai would suddenly appear.

It might snow here in a while, and everything will be covered in snow.

Chang Ning leaned on the steering wheel, looking ahead. Last time, in such a rush, Zhao Chenyang forgot to ask her if there was anything wrong with her eyes. Chang Ning didn't know either, she just felt that she could see very far now.

Low-hanging dark clouds, layered rock formations on the mountain, and subtle undulations in the grassland not far away.

But in the blink of an eye, it all seemed like her illusion.

Chang Ning was a little sad. "Cheng Zhenkai, if you fall at the very last step, you'll be the biggest joke of all."

A few days later, Chang Ning had explored almost the entire surrounding area, even inquiring about the situation in the safe zone, until Chang Jianian suddenly came over and told her not to go out any longer, his tone very serious.

Chang Ning asked what had happened.

Chang Chia-nien said that a serious incident recently occurred in which a researcher's family member was suddenly killed just before reaching the safe zone. The military only discovered the body yesterday during a routine check, and the person had been dead for several days.

It's only because the weather is cold now that the body has been preserved.

“There was more than one victim; there were several, all of them women,” Chang Jianian said. “The forensic examination has confirmed that it was not the work of zombies.”

What he didn't say was that these people had all suffered severe abuse before their deaths, and their deaths were all quite tragic.

If it wasn't done by zombies, then it could only have been done by humans?

Chang Jianian affirmed her idea, saying, "The snake you brought back is of great research value. Preliminary judgment suggests that it was one of the earliest mutated creatures. If we can find the snake's original owner, it will be even more valuable."

Chang Ning shook her head and said it couldn't be found; it had been burned.

Chang Jianian said, "I know."

He had already learned the details from Zhao Chenyang and Li Tianxu.

"Dad, what do you mean?"

Chang Ning asked tentatively.

He certainly wouldn't bring this up for no reason.

Chang Jianian said, "Ningning, do you know? According to incomplete statistics, 60% of the world's population has suffered permanent genetic mutations in this catastrophe. In other words, only 40% of normal humans remain, and even fewer are still alive today."

Chang Ning was confused. "And then?"

"From a physiological point of view, humans are at a disadvantage in the power comparison with zombies. Moreover, zombies are constantly evolving. Their bones are getting stronger and their strength is getting greater. Ordinary bullets can't even penetrate their bodies. If we don't consider that they are transformed from humans, they can be compared to mechanical monsters."

If no measures are taken, and things continue like this, it's uncertain who will ultimately survive.

Chang Jianian said, "So in order to fight for the right to survive, even normal people's bodies begin to mutate. There may be many different ways of mutation, such as human-snake symbiosis, or the flying monsters you have encountered."

"But one thing is certain: the mutation is extremely unstable at the beginning, and this instability is not only manifested in the body, but also in the personality."

Humans evolved from fish in the sea, then became amphibians after coming ashore, and then mammals. In the process, they incorporated genes from countless animals. Today, the genetic similarity between humans and cats is as high as 90%.

"So they are likely to mutate in the direction of animals, such as growing tails, wings, or other things. On the other hand, due to the instability of genes during the mutation process, their temper and personality will also change, becoming irritable, cruel, and bloodthirsty, or even directly exhibiting bestiality."

Chang Ning's heart was in turmoil. So, will humans evolve in the direction of beastmen?

Chang Jianian said that the mastermind behind this heinous incident is very likely a normal person who has mutated.

"Xiao Cheng, it's very likely that's the case as well."

Chang Ning asked incredulously, "Dad, what do you mean? Are you saying that Cheng Zhenkai might have done this?"

Chang Jianian neither admitted nor denied it.

It is only said that the mutated person cannot think like a normal person, and the time of his disappearance is very close to the time of the incident.

"A specific person will be in charge of this matter from now on. I will let you know if there is any news."