Chapter 24: Unknown Glands
early morning
Lu Li opened his eyes. For the first time in days, he slept so soundly, or for the first time, he fell asleep. After the zombies retreated yesterday, he carefully inspected the entire hospital. It wasn't until he was sure that there weren't any zombies that he went to the small supermarket outside and brought some food back.
Hospitals have become the best places of refuge.
Once the iron door is locked, even if the zombies turn back, they can be kept out. Arrange a few simple alarm devices, even if Cheng Yun does not change his life, it is not so easy to sneak attack.
He sat up, just as Chrissy walked in. Seeing that Lu Li had already gotten up, she urged without refusing: "Hurry up and prepare, and do a comprehensive physical examination for you in the morning." If it goes well, I'll be able to come up with a report in the afternoon. β
So, Lu Li was tossed by Chrissy for a morning. Blood draws, CT scans, etc., when the last item was done, Chrissy waved her hand and drove Lu Li out as if she were sending a puppy.
Lu Li stood at the door of the laboratory, looked at Chrissy who was busy, shook his head, and turned to collect food, diesel and other necessities. By three o'clock in the afternoon, he had returned to the hospital with two barrels of diesel.
At this time, Chrissy saw him come back, and shook the physical examination report in her hand with a solemn expression: "The severity of the situation is beyond my imagination. β
Lu Li frowned, put down the plastic bucket in his hand and walked over. Chrissy pointed to one of the test sheets and explained, "The amount of that hormone in your body has not decreased. I've made comparisons. The amount of hormone in your body now is about the same as when you first injected it. β
"Impossible."
Lu Li retorted with great certainty: "When the human body reinforcer is injected into the human body, it will be absorbed by the cells in a short time and promote the strengthening of the human body. After that, it will disappear. If the amount of human enhancers in my body is consistent at all times. So why have I reached the level of strengthening humanity? β
"That's what I want to say to you."
Chrissy put down the test sheet and turned to walk into the lab. Lu Li followed up to take a look, and there were a few more CT photos on the wall. Without Chrissy explaining, he also knew that it was a CT image of himself. He stepped forward, took a closer look, and soon realized that something was wrong. He asked, pointing to a small shadow under his brain stem on the photo.
"What is this? Tumor? β
"Nope."
Chrissy shook her head, frowned slightly, and explained, "I don't know exactly what it is. According to my analysis of the medical examination report. It's not a tumor. Seems to ......"
"What is it?"
"Appears to be a nascent gland."
Chrissy stared at Lu Li, her eyes full of confusion. She herself found this conclusion a bit bizarre. After a moment's hesitation, she asked tentatively.
"Why don't I give you an in-depth examination and take a sample for analysis?"
"Okay."
Lu Li nodded without thinking. Chrissy received his affirmation, and a big stone in her heart was lowered. She took Lu Li to the operating room and pointed to the bed under the shadowless lamp and ordered.
"Lie down."
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After more than two hours, the effect of the anesthetic wears off. Lu Li woke up. As soon as he woke up, he felt the back of his head pull out the cold, and when he reached out to touch it, he touched the slightly rough scalp.
At this moment, Chrissy walked over. She came to the bedside and looked very excited: "The operation was very successful. The speed at which wounds heal is simply beyond human imagination. β
Without waiting for Lu to leave, she quickly gave another command, then turned around and ran out: "You have a good rest." I'll come back to you when I'm done analyzing the sample. β
"Hey......"
Lu Li raised his hand and shouted. It's just that Chrissy has already run out of the operating room. He closed his mouth in disappointment, got out of bed to find the razor, and shaved his hair in the mirror. After a while, a slick head appeared in the mirror. He looked left and right, reluctantly put down the razor, and left the operating room.
He still has a lot of things to do.
Stock up on food, refill generators with diesel, patrol around to find gaps you haven't noticed, watch out for zombies coming back, and more. What is more important is to find Cheng Yun's whereabouts.
After a busy afternoon, Lu Li completed the last task. After filling up the generator, he returned to the laboratory. When Chrissy saw him coming, she walked up to him excitedly, looking left and right as if she were looking at something new.
"Don't make a fuss, are the results out?"
"It's out."
Chrissy retracted her gaze, smiled and picked up a stack of test sheets on the side and shook it: "You must not believe it, this is a miracle in the history of human evolution." The thing in your head isn't a tumor, it's a gland. β
"What do you mean?"
Lu Li frowned. Literally, he understood. He didn't know that he could have an extra thing in his head. Chrissy explained.
"I did it many times and found that the sample contained a lot of dopamine. It's the kind I found in aliens. β
"So, I'm an alien?"
Lu Li's eyes widened, and it was difficult to accept this statement. Chrissy shook her head and smiled, "You're still human. It's just that there is one more gland that can secrete unknown dopamine. In other words, you're now a humanoid human enhancer-making machine. As long as you live, I will continue to purify this dopamine from your body and develop a more stable and effective human body enhancer. β
A hint of surprise flashed in Lu Li's eyes: "Can this dopamine be synthesized artificially?" β
"Synthetic?"
Chrissy was surprised. After a little thought, she understood Lu Li's plan. She shrugged her shoulders and said, "I'm afraid not." I've tried to synthesize this dopamine, but it all failed. Under the current conditions, it is difficult to do. β
Lu Li's heart was empty for a while. He continued to ask, "So can you synthesize that kind of ...... That hormone? β
"Well, perhaps."
Chrissy hesitated. She immediately figured out the possibility in her mind. After a while, a hint of joy appeared on her face: "I need more samples for analysis." As long as the molecular formula of that hormone can be analyzed, it can be synthesized. It will take time, though. β
Lu Li's eyes lit up, and he pressed step by step: "Is a week enough?" β
"A week?"
Chrissy spread her hands angrily and amusedly and retorted, "Oh my God, what do you think this is?" Being able to analyze the molecular formula in a week is already the best result. It is also necessary to summarize the number jΓΉ. We also have to try to find the most suitable ratio of raw materials...... Oh, you must be crazy. β
"I'm sorry."
Lu Li apologized and didn't overdo it. He couldn't tell SΓΉ Chrissy the truth. In another month, City A will be captured by zombie hordes. It's just something that happens in the future. Now that he has been reborn and the zombies have evolved, he has to prepare for the worst. In the shortest possible time, we managed to popularize human enhancement agents and avoid even more heavy losses for mankind.
If nothing else, if all zombies evolved skulls as hard as that evolved zombie. The resulting combat power will grow geometrically. The human army will be powerless to withstand this great range of zombies that have strengthened their weaknesses.
Hearing his apology, Chrissy took a deep breath and nodded helplessly: "OK, I'll try my best." See if you can find a formula for a human body booster within a week. β
"Thank you."
Lu Li hugged Chrissy tightly. The latter struggled a little, and then gave up. Snuggled into Landing Li's solid chest and took a venting bite. Lu Li was in pain and kissed it with a vengeance. As soon as he succeeded, he quickly raised his head before Chrissy could come back to his senses.
Click.
There was a soft thud. Chrissy missed the target, and covered her mouth in pain and kicked Lu Li a few times in a row. In the end, she couldn't help but push Lu Li out of the laboratory, calmed down a little bit of shame, and then started working.
Lu Li stood outside, looking at Chrissy in a daze through the tempered glass. He felt guilty. A high-level talent like Chrissy should be able to conduct scientific research in a safe and comfortable high-level room. Now, she has to rely on rudimentary equipment for her research.
Thinking of this, he turned and left. He knew that the only thing he could do now was to provide as comfortable and safe an environment as possible and avoid disturbing Chrissy's research.
For two days, Chrissy didn't close her eyes. She's been busy at the lab table. One would observe and analyze the samples extracted from Lu Li's body through microscopes, analyzers and other equipment, and then frown and ponder, and quickly write down the key numbers in his notebook.
On the third day, she finally couldn't hold it anymore and rested for a while. As soon as she closed her eyes, she fell into a deep sleep. When Lu Li came back, his mood became very heavy. But he didn't know how to help the girl.
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As a week passed, Chrissy made a note of the last count and rubbed her swollen temples with delight. She succeeded. She figured out the molecular formula of that hormone. Just at this time, Lu Li walked into the laboratory.
"I made it."
Chrissy shook the notebook in her hand, her brows revealing an unconcealable joy. Lu Li was stunned, then stepped forward and hugged her tightly.
"Thank you."
Chrissy was startled, thinking that Lu Li wanted to take advantage of herself again. Hearing Lu Li's thanks, she was a little uncomfortable: "Uh...... It's nothing. β
Unexpectedly, at this moment, Lu Li suddenly lowered his head and kissed it. Feeling the warmth on her lips, Chrissy's eyes widened suddenly, and her heart was full of remorse: "Oh God, I was taken advantage of by him again. β
In the midst of remorse, she suddenly felt the warm lips leave. Immediately after, she heard Lu Li's voice: "Let's go find a radio and publish this molecular formula." As for whether it will work or not, we can only resign ourselves to fate. β
"Good...... Good. β
Chrissy panicked in her heart, squeaked casually, and hurried out of the laboratory.
More than an hour later, the two found a radio on the county television station. After getting ready, Lu Li turned on the switch. Chrissy stepped forward and spoke calmly into the microphone.
"This is Dr. K's underground room. The following is important to keep in mind ......"