CHAPTER 499: CHAPTER 499: THE FIGURE INSIDE THE LABORATORY

The suffering and pain endured by the four girls were indescribable, witnessed naturally by Ye Fan and Mengyao.

The teachers from Yucai School were also in the ward, accompanying these homeless children, providing them with enough comfort and encouragement.

Fortunately, this virus is not contagious and only harms the physical functions of those who have inhaled it; otherwise, the sick would be isolated, and no one could stay by their side.

Ye Fan did not linger in the ward but hastily left.

"Divine Doctor Ye, perhaps you should rest a little, catch your breath, understand the composition and structure of this virus, and then head to the laboratory," Gao Mingyuan politely suggested, waiting outside the ward and immediately flocking to Ye Fan’s side.

As one of Han Guoqing’s favored disciples and Lu Xiangxiang’s senior, Gao Mingyuan previously looked down on Ye Fan. Considering this, Han Guoqing often had Gao Mingyuan stay away to avoid any displeasure or confrontation with Ye Fan.

Currently, Han Guoqing, Lu Xiangxiang, and a group of medical experts are in the laboratory researching ways to eliminate the virus, while Gao Mingyuan was left by Han Guoqing to await Ye Fan’s arrival.

"No need; just take me directly to the lab," Ye Fan said blandly.

"Okay, okay, Divine Doctor Ye, please follow me," Gao Mingyuan hurriedly led the way, walking quickly.

As soon as Ye Fan stepped into the laboratory, the crowd led by Han Guoqing stopped their work, respectfully saying, "Divine Doctor Ye, you’ve finally arrived. We’re all frantic here and couldn’t properly welcome you. Apologies for any oversight, we’ll make amends later."

Han Guoqing and others were extremely anxious, like ants on a hot pan, eagerly awaiting Ye Fan’s prompt arrival. Although Ye Fan arrived much faster than they expected, all their thoughts were focused solely on tackling the virus, disregarding other matters.

"Everyone continue working, don’t mind me. I’ll first understand the situation and then decide how to proceed," Ye Fan said helplessly.

"Exactly, Ye Fan isn’t that delicate. Instead of being pretentious here, why not use your brains? Maybe an ingenious idea will come to mind," Lu Xiangxiang said unceremoniously.

"This is well said; we’re not being pretentious. Our respect for Divine Doctor Ye is wholehearted," many experts thought helplessly, knowing Lu Xiangxiang’s personality too well. They didn’t speak further and focused all their attention on their respective work divisions.

"Well, this Xiangxiang, among us, she’s probably the only one bold enough to be so informal with Divine Doctor Ye. In our eyes, those with true ability are most deserving of respect, and Divine Doctor Ye is completely worthy," Han Guoqing thought bitterly to himself. "Luckily, Lu Xiangxiang has Chu Mengyao as a good sister; otherwise, Lu Xiangxiang couldn’t be so blatant. But speaking of which, having this relationship between Lu Xiangxiang and Divine Doctor Ye is beneficial to me."

"I won’t be polite; I’ll introduce the progress we’ve made so far, and after you understand the situation, you can consider if you can offer constructive suggestions for our work," Lu Xiangxiang explained to Ye Fan. "This virus, according to our data analysis and predictions, becomes lethal after being present in the human body for forty-eight hours. It’s already been over two hours, so we don’t have much time. The faster we cultivate antigens, the more lives we can save. Otherwise, we’ll just watch thousands die one by one."

"The longer the virus remains in the body, the greater the harm. I won’t say more; surely, you are well aware and understand," Lu Xiangxiang continued relentlessly, sharing the findings and outcomes from over two hours of research.

Ye Fan flipped through the materials while listening to Lu Xiangxiang’s report. His mind operated swiftly, absorbing knowledge about the virus faster than imagined.

Relying on the Acupoint Manipulation Method, he slowly explored and observed, achieving successful patient treatment, but this method was too time-consuming and couldn’t save so many. Thus, he placed all his focus on researching antigens.

One hour later, Ye Fan had gained a comprehensive understanding of this virus.

He also had a general direction, potentially cultivating antigens in the shortest time possible to generate antibodies, effectively treating all infected.

Inside the hospital.

The patients on the beds looked increasingly frail, with various vital indicators deteriorating.

Patients were languid and dispirited, each sensing death, becoming desperate and indignant.

Doctors and nurses were anxious, but anxiety was futile.

Patients’ families were also worried, their anxiety morphing into dissatisfaction, vented on the doctors and nurses.

The doctors responsible for patient care placed all hope in the laboratory.

Three hours after Ye Fan entered the lab, it was already noon.

The hours of physical and mental labor exhausted Han Guoqing and others, forcing them to inject special drugs to keep going.

"Youth is truly advantageous." In the lab, besides Ye Fan and Lu Xiangxiang, the youngest person, Gao Mingyuan, was already over forty. They all relied on drug stimulation to maintain their subsequent research efforts.

They cannot falter; with the heart of a healer, so many patients await their life-saving work, how could they slack off?

Moreover, in front of Divine Doctor Ye, they didn’t wish to lose face, each finding various ways to keep their work uninterrupted.

Yet, after another three to four hours, even Lu Xiangxiang couldn’t hold on, feeling sleepy, fatigued continuously overwhelming her, body disobediently wanting to sleep.

Compelled under such circumstances, Lu Xiangxiang had no choice but to inject herself twice with spirit-boosting drugs.

"Incredible." Lu Xiangxiang couldn’t help but be amazed watching Ye Fan, who was energetic without any signs of fatigue.

Ceaseless brain-racking, careful work, bearing thousands of lives’ responsibility; this burden weighed heavily on Han Guoqing and others, with their bodies weary and spirits even wearier.

Under multiple pressures, they were utterly exhausted.

"Divine Doctor Ye, truly deserving the title, the intensity of this physical stamina is enviable," Han Guoqing and others looked at Ye Fan with changed expressions.

In terms of work importance, Ye Fan demanded even more mental effort than them, yet their physical endurance could not compare to Ye Fan.

Now, they were about to start their third round of spirit-boosting drug injections.