Chapter 180 Gene fusion, trade of insect eggs

"It seems that what the General Institute of Biological Research has done is more radical than I thought..."

Lin Feng sighed and made no other comments.

Ling Shuyan pushed up her glasses, noncommittal.

In the face of life and death, even the law is not worth mentioning, let alone useless morality.

Only by surviving first can we judge what is good or bad and right or wrong.

Lin Feng thought of the son of the prophecy of salvation she mentioned, and then asked:

"According to what you said, superpower transplantation can only start from newborn embryonic cells?"

"Do you want to artificially breed the next generation?"

Ling Shuyan pursed her lips and nodded.

The light green light from the low-temperature glass box reflected on her lenses, making it difficult to see clearly the expression behind her eyes.

"Yeah. But starting from scratch, it's obviously too late."

"So the General Hospital took the next best step and looked for young people before adulthood, as well as teenagers whose secondary sexual characteristics have not yet matured, to conduct transplantation experiments with super-potent stem cells."

"The former can probably accommodate two to three superpowers, while the latter is more compatible and can master at least five or more superpowers, including rare mental abilities."

Lin Feng's face darkened as he recalled Jiang Chengcheng, whom he had just met at Han Yuxin's place in the morning:

"The cost of doing this is not low, right?"

"Even if an adult awakened person undergoes a Zerg gene transplant, he will have to endure both mental and physical torture, as well as the sequelae of the rapid depletion of his own lifespan..."

Ling Shuyan sighed lowly and did not refute:

"The current success rate is still very low and cannot be put into mass production. It is just an initial small-batch experiment."

"And you are right, the price is too high. Even if a qualified product can come out of the laboratory completely, its vitality will be overdrawn to only more than ten years."

"Stem cells are the source of life, and a superpower has just the right load on the body. Although a collection of multiple superpowers is extremely powerful, the consumption of stem cells also increases exponentially!"

"I also know that this sounds cruel and unethical... but if we don't do this, humans will be unable to resist the Zerg invasion due to their lack of high-end power."

"Especially the high-level Zerg Mother Queen."

As she spoke, Ling Shuyan pointed to the sealed jars in the glass box, the genetic glands that had just been multiplied and synthesized:

"Gene warriors are just opportunistic shortcuts, a last resort to deal with frontline wars."

"Perhaps you have vaguely felt that genetic warriors are modified from the Zerg genes. They are essentially the genetic combination of humans and tiger spine worms. They are half spine worms. When facing the Zerg queen, they are easily attracted by their powerful spirit. Affected by the power, at least it will just lose the ability to fight, but at worst, it will be controlled by them. "

"Like a swarm of insects."

"There is no such thing as a pie in the sky. Gene warriors can quickly gain strength that far exceeds that of Zerg at the same level, so they will naturally be restrained by the source of their strength."

"And the higher the degree of fusion of Zerg genes, the stronger the genetic warriors will be, and the easier it will be to be manipulated by the Queen Mother."

"Genetic warriors can only be used in defensive battles on the surface. They cannot go deep underground to kill the Zerg Mother Queen."

"The last time Qin Hu made his first underground exploration, after he returned successfully with your help, he once mentioned to me that he felt a burst of heart palpitations in the underground insect nest, and at the same time there was always a call echoing in his head, especially Entering the state of genetic assimilation, the feeling of being out of control becomes even stronger.”

"So I want to tell you in advance that if this batch of second-level genetic warriors is trained and transformed by you in order to invade the underground insect nest and kill the insect mother queen, then you must prepare in advance for them to be out of control. Preparation for defection."

Lin Feng shrugged, not caring:

"You don't need to worry about it. I know this very well. Their duty is to guard the entrance of the wormhole on the surface and clear out other second-order worms coming to support in the passage. Killing the high-level mother queen can only be done by me!"

Then he brought the content back to the topic and asked again:

"So the Federation's Biological Research Institute plans to artificially create a group of perfect awakened ones. How will their strength reach the third stage?!"

"Without the life energy captured from killing the Zerg, is it possible to achieve promotion and awakening out of thin air?"

Ling Shuyan turned around and stared at the man behind her with a deep gaze, then shook her head:

"I don't know, maybe this is the problem that the main hospital is trying to solve..."

"But please rest assured that most of the teenagers who participated in the experiment did so voluntarily, because if they resist internally, the experiment will 100% fail. Just like our genetic modification surgery, the psychological and mental state, More important than physical strength.”

"People without a strong will simply cannot survive these tedious and painful surgical procedures."

"However, there is no shortage of Avengers in the last days. Ever since the alien Zerg invaded Blue Star, causing the death of hundreds of millions of people in the Federation and the displacement of hundreds of millions of people, the seeds of hatred have been deeply planted..."

"Sooner or later, these young people, who are full of hatred and grew up in the flames of war, will eliminate all these invaders without leaving a trace!"

As she spoke, Ling Shuyan clenched her fists and looked firmly.

Lin Feng nodded slightly, thinking of Shen Jie who was always on the front line and fighting tirelessly. In fact, after he became a first-level awakener, he no longer had to work so hard.

As long as the genetic assimilation form is not overused, it will naturally not become indistinguishable between humans and insects.

But he did not back down, but fought all the way to the end. Becoming stronger in order to kill insects and killing insects in order to become stronger are completely different concepts.

His parents and relatives all died tragically at the mouth of the Zerg, and no bones were left. If he hadn't been dependent on Zhang Liying, Shen Jie might have already had his mind set on death.

Die in the artistic world of fighting against the king spine worm.

There are countless orphans like them in the occupied cities along the coast where the population is concentrated.

If Liu Yueqi hadn't been lucky and her relatives were still around, she might have embarked on such a path, following her side and fighting all the way.

However, Lin Feng didn't pay much attention to the research of the main hospital. He was just a little curious about how the third-level superman they planned would be cultivated.

This might help you.

"Okay, don't be too nervous. My moral sentiments are not that noble and I won't meddle in other people's business."

"I just feel that their Superman plan is a bit too radical, especially the burden that the awakening of supernatural powers places on children. No matter how strong the potential is, the basic foundation is there, and it is difficult for them to be as experienced and comfortable as adults."

Lin Feng replied calmly. He saw Chi Yi who had been holding something in for a long time, with an expression as if something was stuck in his throat, and he didn't want to spit it out.

So I quickly ended the topic.

Ling Shuyan was no better than Han Yuxin. The latter wouldn't say nonsense even if she guessed it, but the former was able to deduce the true identity of Zhi Yi from various clues in Zhi Yi's long and unobstructed sermon.

A clone of the Queen with self-awareness.

For Ling Shuyan, there will never be another more perfect research material.

As a companion of the Mother Queen's clone, it is difficult not to be speculated and suspected as to whether he has been controlled by the Zerg.

In order to avoid unnecessary trouble as much as possible, Lin Feng ended his hesitation ahead of time.

Ling Shuyan also breathed a sigh of relief when she saw this, and then showed a slightly meaningful smile:

"No problem. Regarding technology sharing, I have uploaded the genetic warrior's modification plan and will notify us when there are any breakthroughs there."

"I will contact you promptly!"

Lin Feng nodded, glanced at Zhi Yi behind him with slightly narrowed eyes, and said no more.

After having a general understanding of the Federation's current biotechnology, the members of the second-order battle group who went for physical examinations took their test report sheets and came to the operating area downstairs.

Ling Shuyan looked at the notification message sent on her mobile phone, so she hurried back to the next floor with Lin Feng and the other two who came to visit the experimental floor.

At this time, the first batch of awakened people participating in genetic modification have made all preparations.

They took off their clothes and equipment, wearing only a light blue thin coat that fit the front and back. After disinfecting their entire body, they entered the operating room and lay down on the operating table. The doctor then administered local anesthesia to their waist and abdomen.

Through the clear glass window of the operating room...

Lin Feng watched quietly as the auxiliary staff compared the operator's report sheet and injected different amounts of tiger spine gene stock solution into the gene gland, and then implanted it into a hexagonal flat black box.

That is the zygote that will be sewn into the tail of the spine of the awakened person's waist.

It's only ten centimeters wide, half the size of a palm.

After the adjustment, the doctor began to use a needle to inject the diluted genetic fluid into the suture area. The trace amounts of Zerg cells in it would eat up the surgeon's human tissue and then engage in fierce fighting with nearby human cells.

This moment caused local redness and swelling.

A large number of macrophages and Zerg cell corpses piled up into clumps and blistered.

Prick them for disinfection, repeat this several times, and with the powerful self-healing power of the second-level awakened people, the wounds continue to heal and scab, eventually forming a blue-gray ring similar to a tattoo.

Then the stitching begins.

The scabbed skin is cut, and the entire zygote is sutured under the operator's skin, and then they are stimulated to repair. The hyperplastic scar tissue is connected to the glands and begins to absorb the gene fragments released therein, while supplying nutrients to the gene glands. , causing it to continuously release Zerg genes.

The new cells in the scar tissue continued to expand after devouring the Zerg genes, and eventually spread and enveloped the entire reproductive zygote.

At this point, the external surgery part is over.

The follow-up is more important postoperative observation.

Those new cells that neutralize the Zerg and human genes will reach a perfect combination state and become similar to antibodies, chasing and intercepting the Zerg cells that were previously injected into the vicinity.

When the blue-grey circle, like a tattoo, gradually dissipates, it means that the genetic assimilation and transformation surgery has been initially declared successful!

The next step is the more important stage of specialized cell expansion. They will replace the weak original tissue and increase the host's physical strength.

Some black and yellow hard skin gradually accumulates on the body surface.

Specialized cells have extremely strong plasticity and can activate the genetic characteristics of the Zerg and evolve the structure of the Zerg.

Finally, a pair of hard tiger insect armor is formed.

The rapid changes in this stage will consume a lot of energy in the human body.

The profuse sweating and pain of assimilation made the awakened ones grit their teeth and tremble all over.

With Ling Shuyan's approval, the support staff took out bags of milky white nutrient solution and injected it into the genetic warrior's throat with a hose.

Some people who are conscious will take the initiative to smoke.

Soon, these ten first batch of surgeons completed their transformation from second-order awakened beings to genetic warriors.

The strength attribute value has been rising all the way due to the infusion of organic nutrient solution and the crazy proliferation of specialized cells in the body.

Ling Shuyan smiled and introduced:

"After studying the second-order eggs sent last time, we have been able to initially replicate the organic nutrient solution contained in them, which has 50% of the efficacy of the original solution. However, these organic matter soups cannot eventually develop into tiger spine larvae. ”

Lin Feng smiled and said nothing, and couldn't help but complain in his heart, what I gave you is a dead egg, and the life energy contained in it has long been absorbed.

It’s weird that it can hatch!

Life energy is the key to hatching tiger spine worms.

Organic nutrient solution only provides a material carrier.

Zhiyi on the side finally couldn't help but ask:

"It's too rough to do this. Aren't you afraid that new cells will proliferate in the wound and cause large-scale ulceration..."

Ling Shuyan shook her head helplessly:

"There is no way. We have tried more cautious methods, but the physical strength of the awakened ones is too high. Sometimes the wounds will heal automatically within ten seconds, and ordinary drugs have no effect on them."

"Especially for second-level awakeners, even the surgical tools are temporarily made of titanium alloy. Otherwise, it would be difficult to cut out the accidentally distorted assimilated tissue."

"Currently, those who can undergo surgical transformation must be at least mid- to late-stage first-order awakeners. No matter how low they are, they will not be able to withstand the invasion of Zerg cells, but will suffer from high fever."

"This method has minimized the rejection reaction of the surgeon. The genetic glands cultivated by Shen Jie and other original organisms can effectively reduce the intensity of initial assimilation through slow release."

"The price is only in the first few days. The physical growth of these genetic warriors is only about 50%. As the absorption and fusion rate increases, it will eventually stabilize at 80% to 100%."

The cockroach curled his lips and said no more.

In fact, one of the surgeons just had an accident during the proliferation and assimilation process, and the scar tissue lost control and developed towards cancer.

But under the control of her artistic conception ability, the distorted part quickly died and disappeared, and the assimilation was able to continue.

Although even if she didn't take action, the doctors and auxiliary staff would find out in time, remove the part and suspend the operation at the same time.

But doing so would mean that the operation failed, which would not only cause an irreversible overdraft of the awakened person's vitality, but also leave serious sequelae. From then on, he would be troubled by Zerg genes for the rest of his life, making it difficult to break through to the third stage.

Being able to achieve a success rate of over 90% is already perfect for Ling Shuyan.

Due to conditions, this can only be done for now.

Then she pushed up her glasses, looked at the organic nutrient solution in the hands of the medical staff, and said casually:

"By the way, Mr. Lin, are there any extra second-order insect eggs you gave us last time?"

"It would be better if he is still alive."

"You can easily defeat dozens of second-order Zerg, and you can come and go freely in the underground Zerg nest. You must have visited the Zerg's hatching nest deep underground, right?"

"Otherwise, it would be impossible to have so many second-level awakened people so quickly, and they are all early-stage awakened people who have just been promoted and have a restless atmosphere..."

Lin Feng raised his eyebrows and said calmly without changing his expression:

"You are very smart. The second-order insect eggs can make the awakened ones in the late first-order stage directly enter the second stage."

"At the same time, the organic nutrient solution has various uses. Such a precious thing is far more profitable than the business of selling live insects of the second-order tiger spine worm."

"It's just that for the value brought by a second-level awakener, I wonder what Director Ling can give in exchange for it?"

"Or do you think I will provide you with free funding in the name of scientific research?"

Ling Shuyan took a deep breath. In fact, the reason why she was so attentive today was because of this crucial moment:

"Of course not. The help that a second-level awakened person can bring cannot be measured in terms of money or even resources."

"But at present, it seems that only you have a large number of living second-order insect eggs in your hands, and this thing is crucial to the advancement of the Superman Project of the Biological Research Institute!"

"If you are willing to contribute to the salvation of mankind, we will also be willing to meet any of your requirements at all costs..."

"Including those who can seriously injure the Queen Mother..."

"Micronuclear warhead!"

Hear the last sentence,

Lin Feng's pupils suddenly condensed.