Sensing the radiation emanating from Xiao Long at all times, Yang Lin suddenly realized that its radiation might not be from the meteorite.
Instead, it had become a mobile radiation source itself during its transformation into a giant beast.
"Does that mean Mothra is also a radiation source? If so, that's a big problem."
The thought of Mothra flying off and landing somewhere gave Yang Lin a headache.
If Mothra spread its radiation across the world, Earth might usher in a new wave of evolution, where mutated *Toxoplasma gondii* would no longer be isolated incidents, and even more dangerous creatures might be born.
With this in mind, he quickly turned his gaze to Xiao Long.
"Xiao Long, have you felt anything different or uncomfortable about your body recently?"
Hearing Yang Lin's question, Xiao Long's face immediately showed a look of contemplation.
"It seems I'm a bit uncomfortable. Lately, I've felt like there's phlegm in my throat that I can't spit out or swallow. I don't know if I have pharyngitis."
"Anything else?" Yang Lin didn't pay much attention to Xiao Long's pharyngitis. He wanted to know about deeper changes.
"Also, I always feel like there are two extra voices in my head. I wonder if it's due to lack of sleep recently."
"Oh, these two spots are quite itchy. Is the humidity too high and causing a rash?"
As he spoke, Xiao Long gestured for Yang Lin to look at the two large lumps on its body.
"Very itchy? Then the wings are probably about to grow out."
Not getting the answer he wanted, Yang Lin didn't ask further. He only instructed Xiao Long not to go out randomly, and then Yang Lin turned and left Dragon Turtle Valley.
As soon as he left, he had his employees post a notice on the official website about the temporary closure of the Dragon Turtle Valley area, which caused a lot of dissatisfaction among Xiao Long's fans.
Yang Lin, however, was indifferent. He was doing this for the sake of the tourists.
As the radiation from Xiao Long grew stronger, the Dragon Turtle Valley area had become a paradise for evolution.
Who knew what strange and peculiar animals would evolve next.
Back in the park director's office, Yang Lin immediately began to sort through all the information he had about giant beasts.
The first point was the number of giant beasts.
One in the Arctic, one on Dolphin Island, one in Japan, and one in the insect valley of Yunnan. Excluding the one in Yunnan's insect valley, the other three had already died.
Now, with Xiao Long clearly inheriting the mantle of the mysterious giant beast from Dolphin Island, it meant that at least two more creatures had inherited the mantles of the other two giant beasts.
Of course, these were only what Yang Lin knew.
The second point was that giant beasts would become radiation sources, continuously emitting life radiation, causing rapid evolution of surrounding creatures.
Another point was that the "Project Monarch" led by the International Genetic Company was definitely researching these giant beasts. Yang Lin was absolutely certain of this.
After all, he didn't think that major organizations would be unaware of things he could discover.
Just as he was recording these findings on paper, the phone on his desk rang.
He looked and saw that it was Hou Lei, the person in charge of Dolphin Island.
As soon as the call was connected, the other party said in an urgent tone:
"Director, tourists on the island have been finding strange marine creatures frequently. The internet is now spreading rumors that Japan's nuclear wastewater has flowed to us."
"I've sent you photos of those marine creatures. Do you think we should clarify this?"
Hearing this, Yang Lin's brows immediately furrowed.
The moment he hung up the phone, he opened his work email. Soon, pictures of marine creatures appeared before his eyes.
At first glance, he noticed something was wrong. These marine creatures didn't look like the products of pollution at all. Instead, they seemed to have evolved and mutated.
However, he wasn't entirely sure without seeing them in person. For this reason, he immediately set off for Dolphin Island.
Five hours later, after nearly a month, Yang Lin arrived at Dolphin Island again.
Compared to its opening, it was still as lively as ever.
Clearly, even the appearance of those mutated marine creatures hadn't affected the tourists' enthusiasm for travel.
As soon as he landed, a young man wearing an ID badge came up to Yang Lin. It was Hou Lei, who had been assigned to Dolphin Island before.
"Director, I've collected those mutated marine creatures. They've been temporarily placed in the laboratory."
Hearing Hou Lei's words, Yang Lin nodded and followed him to the island's laboratory.
As soon as he entered the laboratory, various strange marine creatures in the internal aquariums came into his view.
There were octopuses that could perfectly mimic, fish with legs, jellyfish that frequently changed colors like strobe lights, and even a dolphin with a nearly transparent body.
Without needing the system, he knew that these marine animals must have been subjected to giant beast radiation, just like the reptiles in Dragon Turtle Valley.
"Could it be that a giant beast has also appeared in the waters around Dolphin Island?"
"If that's the case, it would be dangerous."
His heart tightened, and Yang Lin immediately contacted Kun Bao Bao telepathically.
"Kun Kun, have you found any giant marine creatures in the surrounding waters recently? Or any abnormalities?"
Surprised by Yang Lin's sudden communication, Kun Bao Bao, who was feeding in the ocean, was clearly excited.
"Giant marine creatures, is it this one?"
Saying this, it produced a giant squid, more than ten meters long, from somewhere.
Seeing the giant squid in front of Kun Bao Bao through the shared vision, Yang Lin immediately shook his head.
"No, it's too small to be considered a giant beast."
"Oh, if not, then I'll eat it."
As soon as the words fell, Kun Bao Bao opened its gigantic mouth and sucked the unlucky giant squid into its belly like slurping noodles.
"Could it be that these mutated marine creatures did not come from the vicinity of Dolphin Island, but from other seas? Is that marine giant beast still in other seas?"
Just as this speculation arose, a flash of inspiration suddenly flickered in his mind.
"Wait, Kun Bao Bao lived with its mother in the Arctic Ocean when it was young. So, is there a possibility..."
"Kun Kun, come to Dolphin Island right away. I want to see you."
After giving Kun Bao Bao its final command, Yang Lin rushed towards the Dolphin Island observation deck without delay.
At the same time, on the distant sea surface of Dolphin Island, a colossal figure was breaking through the waves.