Chapter 2958: Chapter 2958: Hidden Motives

"Then it should be called King Kong." Zhang Chaoyue said with a laugh.

"The more you talk, the more outrageous it gets. If King Kong is mentioned, does that mean Godzilla might exist too?" Sui Qiang said.

"Well, maybe it’s possible."

Lin Yi’s words caught everyone’s attention, and they all turned their gaze to him.

"Lin Bro, you don’t actually believe Godzilla exists in this world, do you?" Xiao Bing said.

"Haven’t you forgotten, that we encountered a corpse at the entrance of the Kandaya Ruins? Aside from being a bit smaller in size, it seemed no different from the ancient pterosaurs."

"But the issue is, pterosaurs actually existed, Godzilla did not." Zhao Yunhu said.

"I didn’t say it had to be Godzilla. Perhaps it’s another species." Lin Yi said:

"According to Team Leader Chen, if its gene sequence mutated and it could survive for a long time, then its descendants could indeed be called a new species."

"So then..."

Everyone looked at Lin Yi, waiting for him to continue.

"The current situation is the result of artificial intervention. Who can guarantee that the natives of Tilia Island never did such things? Or similar experiments?"

Lin Yi’s words filled the members of Team One with a storm of emotions.

Because it was indeed possible.

On Tilia Island, there was not only astonishing technology, but also various unknown ores and unknown magical effects.

And these creatures, under the influence of the ores, could possibly undergo unknown mutations, thus forming a new species.

Just like this chimpanzee right in front of us, whose body functions were altered through artificial intervention.

So, there could be similar situations on the island!

"What other secrets does this godforsaken place hold that we don’t know about?" Zhao Yunhu said.

"This is just the tip of the iceberg; there’s a long road ahead in the future." Chen Zhiyi said.

"Damn, this guy’s a bit shameless, isn’t he?"

Zhang Chaoyue’s words caught the attention of the others.

They all looked toward the distant chimpanzee.

Suddenly, they saw it playing with a few female chimpanzees after defeating its three companions.

"This is biological instinct; after gaining dominance and power, they enjoy the right to mate." Chen Zhiyi said.

Instinctively, the members of Team One looked at Lin Yi.

Their expressions were a bit strange.

"Are you idiots planning to rebel?"

After watching some inappropriate-for-children scenes, it was followed by an even more tedious observation stage.

And the next few days passed in such circumstances.

Besides having to observe the chimpanzee’s life within its group, they also had to record its survival state.

Because, according to Chen Zhiyi’s predictions, it could drop dead at any moment.

Fortunately, the released chimpanzee was in better condition than expected.

Through various surface phenomena, the experiment was a success.

The most apparent side effect was that it needed to mate with a few female chimpanzees every day.

Which made the female chimpanzees howl pitifully every time.

"Lin Bro, our island mission is about to end. When are we heading back?" Xiao Bing asked.

Lin Yi looked at Chen Zhiyi, "How have you arranged it?"

"We can head back anytime." Chen Zhiyi said:

"I installed a tracker in its body, so it’ll be easy to locate it."

"Then let’s pack up and head back; this godforsaken place is no place for humans."

Buzz buzz buzz—

At that moment, the communicator in Xiao Bing’s hand rang.

"Team One, can you hear me?"

After connecting, Liu Hong’s voice came through.

"Received." Lin Yi said.

"The International Arbitration Court is going to investigate the Gongyuan Association issues. Head back to the base, as people are expected to arrive soon."

Although Tilia Island belongs to another world, all activities in this world are still subject to rules.

And the Ninth Department of the International Arbitration Court is specifically responsible for matters related to Tilia Island.

The "Tilia Convention" was issued by them back then.

And naturally, they are the ones to handle issues when they arise.

It is precisely because of the existence of this organization that the order on Tilia Island can continue effectively.

Otherwise, no one would know what this place might turn into.

"I can’t believe the Ninth Department people got involved." Lin Yi mumbled, saying:

"When did they arrive? This is a bit sudden."

"Indeed, we hadn’t received any prior information, and only learned from an informant after they arrived at the checkpoint."

Liu Hong’s words alerted Lin Yi.

Though he hadn’t interacted with the Ninth Department members before, he had some understanding of their workflow.

With such occurrences on the island, it’s reasonable for them to step in and maintain order.

But according to the process, they should notify the Central Guards Brigade first, then let us get over there for the investigation.

Instead of secretly sending someone over, it doesn’t make sense.

"Perhaps it’s the Gongyuan Association exerting pressure." Liu Hong said:

"Although it’s obvious to everyone that this is a frame-up, if they just let it be, the Gongyuan Association’s face would be tarnished."

"Got it."

Finishing the formalities, Lin Yi hung up the communicator.

The members of Team One didn’t look pleased.

"Boss, the Ninth Department is here; this complicates things."

Everyone knew that if the Ninth Department were to launch an investigation, Team One’s work would face a complete halt.

No one knew how long it would last.

Essentially, during the investigation period, Team One wouldn’t be able to go on the island.

Which means, as long as they drag it out, Team One wouldn’t have a chance to prove themselves.

"Something is off; let’s take the secret path and try to get back quickly."

Everyone got up, started packing their gear, and prepared to head back to the safe zone.

About half an hour later, they reached the entrance of the secret path, then sprinted with all their might, not daring to waste any time.

"Lin Bro, have you realized something?"

"I can’t say for sure, but it just feels off." Lin Yi said:

"The Gongyuan Association is an organization on par with the Central Guards Brigade. Using this method to restrict us means they’ve run out of options, which shows a sign of surrendering. I find it hard to believe the Gongyuan Association would do something like that."

"If it’s not to restrain us, then it might be for another purpose." Yu Siying said.

"Our data is still at the base. If those things are taken away, the loss would be significant."

Upon hearing Lin Yi’s words, everyone realized there might indeed be unspeakable secrets here.

Although the safe zone is exceedingly secure, making it impossible for outsiders to break in.

But given that the Ninth Department holds power, the situation cannot be treated the same way.

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