#271 - Chapter 271 Return to Binjiang Base

In Dongfang Chen's view, the side effects of gene programming are no less than those of an atomic bomb.

The destructive power of an atomic bomb is devastating, but it is actually localized and temporary.

But gene programming is different.

This technology will completely disrupt the theory of evolution and will also lead life onto an unpredictable path.

To put it simply, the process of natural evolution allows life to naturally tend towards adapting to new environments. Its changes to the genes of living organisms are orderly and gradual. Unfavorable evolution will be eliminated, and favorable evolution will be greatly developed.

But gene programming is different. You can create new life forms by simply entering a DNA sequence into a computer. This kind of life form does not originally exist in the ecosystem, and its sudden appearance is uncertain and unstable for the entire ecosystem.

He is not sure whether the world in which humans live, as an independent ecosystem, is ready to welcome the birth of unknown life forms.

Uncertainty means uncontrollability.

Uncontrollability means unpredictable risks.

Dongfang Chen originally had no plans to develop DNA programming technology, but the current problem forced him to face this issue again.

He fell into a long period of contemplation.

"Mr. Dongfang, are the results out yet?" Niu Xingwang was too anxious and couldn't help but send a message when he saw that Dongfang Chen hadn't responded for a long time.

Dongfang Chen was very conflicted.

He didn't know how to answer.

Now, whether to develop gene programming technology has become the same question as whether to save Niu Xingwang's son.

"Xiaolin, leaving aside gene programming technology for the moment, if the target being examined needs to be moved, how can we ensure his life safety?" Dongfang Chen asked.

Whether to develop gene programming technology or not was something he couldn't figure out for the time being, but things still needed to be done immediately. It was impossible for Niu Xingwang to stay in Kyoto all the time; the longer he stayed, the greater the risk. Because people from the Institute of Technology will come to the Huatong Chamber of Commerce tomorrow, and then they must show their cards.

Once they show their cards, the Institute of Technology will undoubtedly stand on the opposite side of the Huatong Chamber of Commerce, and it will be impossible to bring his son back.

"Commander, a life-sustaining plan has been formulated. The central control device will monitor the target under examination in real-time according to this plan. What you need to do is prepare as much nutrient solution as possible to provide the body with the necessary energy," Xiaolin replied.

"Okay, I understand," Dongfang Chen said.

Niu Xingwang brought a lot of nutrient solution with him before he set off. Because Dongfang Chen knew very well that in order to ensure that the user survived as much as possible, the central control capsule would order the nanobots to do crazy things inside the body.

"Brother Niu, let's talk about the examination results after you come back. The top priority now is that you should evacuate as soon as possible," Dongfang Chen replied.

"Okay! Then what should we pay attention to during the evacuation process?" Niu Xingwang did not hesitate; he also knew that Kyoto was not a place to stay for long.

"Be sure to keep the nutrient solution with you, and the central control device must remain on. I will monitor his vital signs in real-time, and I will tell you when you need to inject the nutrient solution," Dongfang Chen explained.

"Okay, I understand!" Niu Xingwang replied.

So he arranged the work for the nurses next to him, one person was responsible for holding the central control device, and the other was responsible for keeping the nutrient solution. The two of them had to stay close to the patient at all times, ready to be called upon.

After arranging everything, Niu Xingwang and his party quickly left the Institute of Technology and flew towards Binjiang.

… …

Yusu Province, Mozhou City, Meilin Resettlement Area.

"Brother Zuo, it's so late, what brings you here?" Mayor Gong asked.

It was already past eleven o'clock in the evening, and Zuo Wenshan's uninvited visit surprised Gong Kaiming.

"Brother Gong, something big has happened! I'm here to discuss it with you," Zuo Wenshan said anxiously.

"Something happened? What happened?" Gong Kaiming couldn't help but become nervous when he saw Zuo Wenshan's anxious expression.

"The Lianshui Resettlement Area in Huaizhou City has been captured!" Zuo Wenshan said.

"Captured? What do you mean?" Mayor Gong was confused.

He thought it had been captured by zombies. But as far as he knew, for a long time, there had been no incidents of resettlement areas being captured by zombies.

"Just a few hours ago, Rong Mingda from the Huailing Resettlement Area led people to capture the Lianshui Resettlement Area," Zuo Wenshan explained.

"Brother Zuo, don't joke around. Rong Mingda is the mayor of Huaizhou City and is in charge of the Lianshui Resettlement Area. How can you say he captured it?" Mayor Gong immediately relaxed when he heard what it was about.

"Old Gong, ah, you are really too naive," Zuo Wenshan pointed at him and shook his head.

"What do you mean?" Mayor Gong asked.

"Let me ask you, what is my identity?" Zuo Wenshan asked.

"You don't know what your identity is?" Mayor Gong glanced at him, didn't answer him, but threw the question back.

"Tsk, you are really a blockhead. Let me tell you, I am the mayor of Mozhou City, right?" Zuo Wenshan asked.

"That's right," Mayor Gong replied.

"Meilin belongs to Mozhou, right?" Zuo Wenshan continued to ask.

"That's right," Mayor Gong continued to answer.

"Then let me ask you, if I ask you to merge into our Suiyang Resettlement Area, would you be willing?" Zuo Wenshan asked.

"Get out of here!" Gong Kaiming scolded with a smile.