"No, no!! It's not that simple. Gartaman looked at me, but shook his head: "I wrote a report on my new findings and presented it to the higher-ups. However, they rejected my grant application on the grounds that the experiment was too dangerous and feared that it would develop into an uncontrollable situation in the future. At the same time, I was again forbidden to continue the experiment. At this point, the experiment was once again at an impasse. But I didn't give up! I hate the tone in which the people at the top speak to me, but they do have some point. That said, if I can find a way to keep the experiment under control, then maybe they won't stop me from continuing my research. Because the virus samples and the green stems were found in the mysterious tribe of the Devouring Swamp. So I wondered if there was something hidden in that tribe that the investigators hadn't discovered. Then, I hid from the scientific research institute and secretly went to the mysterious tribe by myself. As a result, I didn't expect that I really found a major discovery that was enough to change the direction of the world. ”

"You're saying that you've found that black stone that controls green stems in the mysterious tribe of the Devouring Swamp??" I rolled my eyes and instantly understood what he meant.

"Yes! When I entered the tribe, I did find that there were green stems growing everywhere. However, the stems did not attack the aborigines of the research institute in the same way that they attacked the research institutes. I started to wonder why. It didn't take long for me to find out. As Gartaman spoke, there was some strange light in his eyes.

"What's the clue??" Wang Yi frowned and asked.

"I found that every aboriginal wears a round stone that has been polished to a very smooth finish. It seems that as long as this stone is present, the green stems will not attack them. I began to wonder where this black stone came from. Gartaman cleared his somewhat dry throat, "I began to search around the tribe and around the Devouring Swamp, and finally, when I came to a valley, I stumbled upon the truth. In the previous area, due to the prolonged rain, a landslide caused the top layer of mud to slide, revealing the contents inside. It was a blackstone mine. At the time, I didn't know what this stone-like thing was. That was until I took some samples and brought them back to headquarters to study. I discovered that this black stone itself emits an energy similar to electromagnetic waves. And if the stone is stimulated by a certain electric current, this energy will become several times, or even ten times. Based on what I had seen and heard in the tribe, I began to try to secretly implant a test subject with a green stem with a virus and the black magnet. You should have all guessed the next outcome. ”

"You found that this black magnet can control green stems and vines, and can also inhibit the carnivorous nature of the test subjects?" I raised an eyebrow and looked at Galtaman.

"Yes, but that's more than that. Through a period of research, I found that as long as the black magnet is stimulated with an electric current of different frequencies, it will release different energy. And different energies have different effects on the green stems. Gradually, I was not satisfied with experimenting only on humans, and I began to try to implant virus-bearing stems and vine seeds in animals. The human subject and the animal subject are then placed in the same confined space. Gartaman wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Zhang Qiang.

"Co-author, all those mutated monsters we saw were all your doing?! You're too lacking in virtue, aren't you?? What good can you do by doing these things?! And isn't this still unfulfilled, in the case of consciousness, the purpose of immortality? Zhang Qiang squinted at him, obviously repulsing the old man.

"Nope. The appearance of these mutated creatures was not actually my intention. Don't worry, listen to me. ”

After talking for so long, Gartaman saw that we had not harmed him, and he became much more emboldened.

When Zhang Qiang heard this, he snorted lightly, but he stopped talking.

"But you know, with my own ability and funds, I can't sustain such a large experiment. In order to get more data, it is necessary to develop instruments that can release more frequency energy from black magnets, and the cost of these instruments is not something that individuals can afford. In addition, in order to obtain more detailed data, more subjects must be found. All of this requires outside support. But because of the attitude of the senior management of the research institute, I have been very disappointed in them. I doubt that if I tell the top of the research institute about this. Instead of supporting me to continue my research, they would wipe me out forever because the experiment was too dangerous. So, I came up with a solution. When Gartaman said this, he glanced at me and Zhao Qiqi with some admiration.

"As you said, in order to ensure my own safety, I decided to tell the mercenaries of the old Imperial Department and the upper echelons of the caravan about this, and sent some of the data to them. There is no other reason than for the sake of checks and balances. Because no matter which side I tell them, then I may still face the same dilemma. Only by telling both of them at the same time can I be relatively safe. Because at this time, the experiment is no longer my own business. It's a matter between the two forces. Gartaman took a deep breath: "They were as I expected, and after three days of hesitation, they finally agreed to support me with money, equipment, and energy. That's when I told the higher-ups of the research institute about the situation and reminded them that I had sent some of the data to the mercenaries and the caravan higher-ups. If something happens to me, they will immediately send troops to attack the headquarters of the research institute. When the higher-ups found out, they were very angry and thought that I had betrayed the research institute and betrayed them. But now, they have to step in and join the experimental project. Otherwise, when the mercenaries and caravans get the results of this experiment, the research institute will only become the weakest side. So far, all the senior leaders of the three parties have joined me in this experiment and have given support in terms of human and material resources. ”

"I didn't expect you to be a skinny old man, and you're quite a chicken thief. Know how to use this trick to achieve your own goals. Zhang looked at Galtaman with a smile.

Gartaman smiled self-deprecatingly, "At first, I thought the plan was perfect. With the support of the three parties, I was able to carry out my research to my heart's content. But then I realized that I was still too stupid. ”