"What is this?" The woman asked, confused.

"This is the same substance that my medical officer extracted from the wounded." Tianxiang stared at the test tube in his hand with a cold face: "This thing is quite strange, they seem to have a certain life cycle and quantity limit. Once reached, it can never be broken through. It looks like they should have quite a bit of biological limitation. I think you've seen them. ”

"You mean the yellow object that sticks to the surface of the wound?" Liu Shunyun suddenly realized: "The kind of thing that grows out of the wound?" "That's right! That's it."

"But I don't think it's dangerous!" Liu Shunyun asked with a puzzled face: "I have seen this kind of thing on those Black Cloud people who have been bitten by locusts. Their wounds heal much faster than the average person, and even later physical injuries heal far more than those who were not bitten. ”

"What you said is true?" Tianxiang's eyes widened suddenly. "That's true." The woman nodded vigorously: "Seriously, I don't know exactly what this is all about, but it is true."

Tianxiang did not delay time, and at noon that day, after explaining all the precautions to the commander of the support force, he took the black cloud matriarch to Liaodu by transport helicopter. From there, transfer and fly directly to the destination Dragon City.

"It's good that you're back. If you don't come back, I'm afraid I'll have to leave everything here behind and go to the front line to find you in person." This is the first sentence that Tai Guang slammed his head and face when they first met. In this regard, Tianxiang could only smile wryly, and he knew very well that this guy who was buried in research and books all day long must have something new.

Sure enough, in Taehiro's research room, which was filled with countless strange items, they saw something else that they expected but was completely different from what they had imagined. "This is the cell sample you sent back." Qin Guang, who was wearing a protective suit, pointed to a liquid that had just been picked out of the petri dish. With a solemn face, he said, "I'm afraid you never dreamed of what they were." ”

Tianxiang didn't answer, just brought his eyes closer to the microscope lens. There he saw the same scene in the ambulance camp. That strange cell is rapidly devouring blood, dividing, and increasing 。。。。。。 In a very short period of time, the number of people in their own territory has expanded to an incredible extent。。。。。。 "What do you think this cell looks like?" Tae-hiro's face. A smile full of meaning.

"If you want to say that it looks like it's probably the cells we showed up on the corpse before." Tianxiang frowned. "They grow quite quickly," he said. They also have an unusual penchant for blood, as if it were their favorite food. ”

"Yes, what else?" Taeguang then asked. "Their splitting forms are similar. It's just that the phagocytes on the corpse's wounds have terrifying abilities. They can even eat their own dead companions. However, this cell, although it divides quickly, does not have the same characteristics as it. They seem to be very restrained and know when to stop splitting. From this point alone. They are much superior to phagocytes. Hehe! It feels like two equally voracious bugs. One can never get enough to eat, and is always hovering on the hunger line. And the other one is also very edible. In contrast, they know the truth that if they are full, they will not take any more bites. "Well said!" Qin Guang smiled and clapped his hands: "It seems that our views are completely consistent. In fact, you're a little bit wrong."

"Oh! What is it?" Tianxiang Qidao.

"These two cells, though in your eyes belong to two different organisms. But in reality, they are all from the same source. It should even be said that the phagocytic cells on the corpse are the originators of this new cell. In other words, the yellow substance that appears on the human-faced locust is actually just an evolutionary and improved species that devours cells."" No, it can't be. Tianxiang was shocked: "They are just ordinary cells, how can they produce such mutations?" Don't forget that phagocytes are made to eat everything they can. Increase your own amount in Devour. With enough food, they are even capable of swallowing the entire planet. "That's right! You're right!" Qin Guang smiled: "Judging from the previous data, phagocytes are indeed as you said. But don't forget, cells are living things, and if they are living things, they will evolve. No creature clings to its weaknesses and never changes. For them to live, they must adapt to the environment. If you want to adapt to the environment, you have to change, you have to evolve. This is actually the same reason that humans have been adapting and evolving since time immemorial."

Tianxiang silently. Qin Guang's words really shocked him too much. After a long time, he said slowly, "Are you sure that these two cells are the same kind of organism?" I'm sure. Qin Guang nodded vigorously, picked up a test record from the table and handed it over: "I have conducted a large number of genetic comparison tests, as well as the adjustment of cell genetic structure, and the comparison of data. As a result, they are completely different in appearance and habits. But at the root, it should be the same kind. ”

Tianshuo ignored the other party's words, just carefully looked at the contents of the test record. After a while, he raised his head and sighed, "If what you say is true, it will be terrible. "Not bad!" Taehiro nodded in agreement, "But then again, it's not a good thing for us. As long as it can be used well, it is simply the most important ...... of any ancient scientist."

Ever since he approached the laboratory, Liu Shunyun had been curiously looking at everything here. And she couldn't understand the conversation between Tianxiang and Taiguang at all, so she naturally couldn't interject. But this kind of riddle-like conversation really made her unbearable. In desperation, she could only ask: "You said it was a good thing, and he said it was a bad thing......." What's going on? "It's easy." Qin Guang smiled. Explained: "What Tianxiang said is terrible is nothing more than the carrier of this kind of cell appearance. You know, from what we have learned, the original phagocytes are supposed to have been obtained from a cadaver-like human body. However, the source of this sample is locusts. Hehe! Can you think of any of this? ”

"This ...... How is this possible? Mankind...... Locust...... The gap is too big, isn't it? "A woman who understands the various reasons. His face was full of horror and horror. "That's true, that's why I rushed back overnight." Tianxiang said in a deep voice: "Two cells of the same origin actually appear in two different creatures. And the function is completely different, and anyone will think that such a statement is not normal at all. ”

"Really? I don't think so. Taiguang shook his head lightly: "My explanation for this is: by chance. A locust gnawed at the corpse's body......" "This is impossible. Tianxiang categorically vetoed: "This situation doesn't make sense at all." Even if the body structure of insects is quite wonderful, the mutual devouring of cells is simply their irresistible existence. What's more, you and I know very well the strength of the corpses. Such a thing simply cannot be born. ”

"Could it be that the corpse man has such a mutation after eating a particular locust?" Qin Guangdi's thoughts were really strange. Tianxiang glanced at him with a smile: "God! Are you confused? How small is the probability of such a thing? You should know better than I do. If it is really as you say, then we eat worms every day, are all the worms that are eaten evolve and change inside my body? For as long as I can remember, at least countless insects have been eaten, and millions of our people are counted...... What are the odds of that? I don't believe any corpse man would be so lucky? If you are willing to put on a bug, you will change like this. It simply doesn't make sense. "So, could it be that the worm wasn't eaten by him. Instead, he ran away after being injured, which led to the change" Qin Guang still didn't give up.

"It's possible" Hearing this, Qin Guang also showed a thoughtful look: "I remember that it was for this reason that Soman changed his physique. The genetic structure has also been adjusted, but that's not the most acceptable statement for me."

"Oh? So what do you mean?" "I think the crux of the matter is probably the man who emerged from the lab underneath. ”

"Why do you say that?" "He is the old patriarch of the Black Cloud Clan and the maker of the human-faced locusts. Therefore, he should know better than anyone else all the genetic structure of this locust. There is no reason not to know the cells it contains. I think...... The cells were very promising, modified by his hand, and then re-injected into the locust protozoa, genetically inherited them. ”

Qin Guang was silent. Liu Shunyun had an expression of disbelief on his face. "I have to admit that your argument is probably the only justification so far." After a long time, Qin Guangcai nodded slowly: "Now I am a little impatient to wake him up and ask him clearly." ”

"Awake? Who knows exactly when he'll wake up? Tianxiang shook his head helplessly: "Don't talk about him, let's talk about you first!" What new ideas do you have for that kind of cell? ”

"Remember the wounded soldiers you sent back?" "Of course what's wrong with them?" "I put them in the observation room on the first day they arrived. At first, I thought that the yellow cells had formed an infection with them, and although it was not clear what they were for at the time, I treated them with high-intensity antibacterial drugs. As a result, neither the enhanced pure penicillin nor the forced regeneration agent extracted from insects can exert their original effect. These cells are rather eccentric, and they do not reject the entry of these drugs, nor do they react in conflict with them. They simply hold themselves firmly in the wound and do not expand. There is no intention of wanting to shrink. "How is this possible?" Hearing this, Tianxiang couldn't help but interject: "There is a certain rejection reaction between various drugs. In particular, the auxin you extract from insects is not compatible with other medicines. Old Qin, you're not kidding me, are you?"

"Jokes? Hehe! You know, at first, I thought you were making fun of me with these soldiers." Qin Guang smiled bitterly: "The appearance of this kind of cell is simply subverting all my knowledge of medicine. You know, they do just so well on the human body. It's like the most perfect medicine."" Isn't it just that it can grow and plug the wound automatically! As for whether it is so exaggerated

Tianxiang was very unimpressed.

"If it were just as you say, then I wouldn't use it at all

tone to talk to you. Qin Guangzheng said: "Do you know! such cells

。。。。。。 Not only do they split themselves according to the severity of their injuries, but also

It can also secrete a special substance that is quite strange. To the part of the human body that is injured

bit has a very good therapeutic effect. Even...... Or even better

It is even better for the sea to provide us with synthetic antimicrobials. "How is this possible?" Tianxiang's eyes suddenly widened, and the look of surprise on the boss's face became more and more prominent: "Synthetic antibiotics, those are the latest drugs developed by the Sea Clan, how can they have such an effect?" Did you get the test record wrong? ”

"I hope to be like what you say, too." Qin Guang nodded solemnly: "But that's the case. The therapeutic effect of this cell is far beyond our imagination. I really can't figure out how phagocytes mutate. It will be exhibited and transformed in this aspect. It's just amazing. Tianxiang didn't make a sound, just kept his head down and paced back and forth in the laboratory. I could see that he was also thinking intensely in his heart. After a long time, he raised his head and said, "What are you going to do with this kind of cell?" ”

"It's not fair use, it's true." Qin Guang said as he picked up a test tube containing a light yellow liquid from the table and looked at it. He said excitedly: "I think the emergence of this kind of cell should be a great opportunity for us." "What do you mean 。。。。。。?" Tianxiang already somewhat understood the other party's words.

"The best medicine ever seen in human history. What do you think? Speaking of this, Qin Guang's face was full of pride. How sure are you? Tianxiang thought for a moment and asked calmly, "This is not an ordinary cell, but an evolution of a phagocytic cell!" Even if it is effective in the treatment of human wounds, it is a malignant cell after all. Once the mutation is regenerated in the process...... At that time, I think I'm afraid that the whole clan will be controlled by them. "So I need to experiment. Lots of experimentation. Taiguang nodded approvingly: "Give me a little time and I will get a satisfactory result." Hehe! You know, I'm obsessed with this stuff by now. It's so wonderful, it's so perfect, it's the best nature has ever given us! ”

"By the way, there's something I haven't asked you yet." Tianxiang waved his hand to signal Tai Guangxian not to be happy: "Those dead bodies in the cold storage of the hospital are the corpses that were airlifted from Lijiadui Farm. Why don't I see any signs of cell survival on them? "That's a good question." Hearing this, Qin Guang cocked his thumb and smiled approvingly: "Hehe! Do you remember the first few corpses we found in the cold storage of the glorious base? I suspect they're primitive corpses. It's just that for some reason they've been captured by humanoids or other creatures and have been stored there. It is important to know that most cells die in large numbers under high temperature conditions. However, it is dormant at extremely low temperatures. They will try to minimize their activities or even not use them at all, so as to reduce their energy consumption and thus achieve the purpose of survival. So, despite the fact that the two bodies in the cold storage have been stored for more than twenty years since we are now. But their cells didn't die because of it. As long as any part of their body is cut off and left at room temperature for a certain amount of time, they can also be resurrected and re-exude new vitality. "You mean, then the servants who were bitten by locusts also have this cell on them. Is it just that it was not visible at the time due to freezing? Tianxiang asked thoughtfully.

"That's true." Qin Guang nodded: "In addition, the medical examination in Liaodu is not complete, so they were not found at that time." In fact, it didn't take long for the corpses to be removed from cold storage to see what had changed. "Change? What's changed?"

"Huh! Why, haven't you shown up yet? None of the corpses that have been bitten to death by locusts have rotted so far!"