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... le had consumed mutated food, and it was unknown what changes these people might experience.

This was something they had also discussed with Gu Ci. Gu Ci’s people checked at the door, and only those who appeared normal were allowed in.

Of course, leaders of the upper ranks, like themselves, generally did not eat or live with outsiders, and they would not even have physical contact, so there was no danger.

The Underground Entertainment City was divided into several areas. ...

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