novelraw Chapter 1072 773: Multi-Race Genetic Chimerism Skill
Chapter 1072 773: Multi-Race Genetic Chimerism Skill
Mirel squatted down, then stood up, squatted down, and stood up again, repeating the process to exercise her leg muscles, saying, "I think if the Treasure Chest System can snatch Yan Jinjin's Primordial Spirit from beneath that Celestial Tribulation, grabbing a Magical Treasure as well shouldn't be too difficult, right?"
"...You're not wrong." Li Zheng thought it over and found it made sense.
Yan Jinjin said his Magical Treasure was annihilated along with his physical body, but he was merely speculating based on experience. At the time, he was busy with a Soldier Resolution to save his life, so he might not have had the time to pay attention to his Magical Treasures?
Therefore, it's not impossible that the Treasure Chest System took the opportunity to snatch his Storage Treasure.
If this bag really belongs to Yan Jinjin, then modifying the Cultivation Technique would become much easier.
Yan Jinjin said he happened upon a Body Refining Cultivation Technique before Crossing the Tribulation, using the Middle Dantian. By reviewing it a few times, we might develop something useful.
Even if we achieve just a tiny result, submitting it to the Terminal would still be significant research data.
As for what outrageous things might be produced in the end, that depends on the capacity of the Terminal.
Overall, Li Zheng personally wasn't very enthusiastic about so-called "cultivation," especially after interacting with Zhan Zhouzhou, a martial arts prodigy, making the idea of "cultivation" seem rather void and hollow.
After all, Zhan Zhouzhou could create Sword Qi with bare hands, while Yan Jinjin, a powerhouse in the Nascent Soul Realm, seemed trivial in front of him.
After getting tired from training, they both freshened up and went to sleep.
The next morning, Zhan Zhouzhou brought Sakura for breakfast, waking the two up.
After breakfast, Zhan Zhouzhou took Sakura to the Heavy Research Institute, informing the professor that Li Zheng would be a bit late today.
Afterwards, Li Zheng and his companion set off for Yan Jinjin's residence.
At the alley entrance, Li Zheng handed the bag to Mirel, asking her to take it to Yan Jinjin for inspection.
As for himself, he turned and entered the nearby Genetic Research Institute.
The research institutes around Block 375 had remarkably similar decor, and the Genetic Research Institute also had a reception desk, where a real bunny girl in a rabbit costume swayed over to greet Li Zheng.
After inquiries, the bunny girl surprisingly knew his name and said, "Professor Renae notified me this morning that if someone named Li Zheng arrives, I should take him to her research lab.
Please follow me."
Following the bunny girl, Li Zheng noticed a spherical tail tilting slightly from her clothing at the base of her spine.
That tail was actually an organ naturally grown by the bunny girl herself...
[The Long-legged Race possesses disproportionately long legs relative to their overall height, with most members being female, embodying a matriarchal society, where females are esteemed over males.
However, this member of the Long-legged Race embedded minor genetic information from other races into herself, resulting in features not originally belonging to her race.
For instance, her rabbit ears and lips, as well as what looks like a spherical tail but is actually a coiled long tail.]
Observing the information detected by Old Pu, Li Zheng's brow subtly furrowed.
Genetic Chimerism is an extremely risky technology. If two sets of genes prove incompatible, it can result in the subject's body collapsing, turning into a grotesque mass of twisted flesh.
Currently, almost all subjects primarily consist of various beast and animal species. If post-experiment improvements are unfeasible and no severe side effects manifest, they are placed into the Matrix as trial targets for new Players.
Creatures like the Three-headed Ghost Lion and the Two-faced Snake are products of this genetic technology.
Certain creatures altered through Genetic Chimerism even harbor multiple life forms, with the potential to transform species entirely by triggering hidden genes within through certain conditions.
The most perfect and successful example is the Sakura Li Zheng brought out from the Matrix.
To understand genetic techniques, theoretically, Li Zheng should consult the Terminal.
After all, the person transforming Sakura was a clone forebearer, and this successful technique must have been systematically researched and archived by the Terminal.
The reason he didn't consult it before is mostly that several previous visits had the Terminal expressing its busyness, leading Li Zheng to not want to disturb it rashly, opting instead to first seek insights from related technical personnel.
Should unsolvable problems arise, he could still approach the Terminal for assistance.
Better than dealing with the Terminal's verbose updates at the Central Hub.
Professor Renae, of the same race as Professor Rothschild, was indistinguishable in appearance to Li Zheng. In the eyes of most, unless there were pronounced differences in height, weight, or form among alien races, they seemed practically identical.
"Are you the Li Zheng my husband frequently mentions these days?" Professor Renae emerged from the laboratory, with her major visual distinction from Professor Rothschild likely being her lack of spectacles.
"That's me." Li Zheng felt slightly awkward, as he had not yet visited Professor Rothschild's spouse since arriving in Block 375. He didn't even know her name or occupation until Professor Renae mentioned it.
"No need to be so formal," Professor Renae kindly said to Li Zheng, after asking the bunny girl to return to work, "My husband holds you in very high regard, saying you're the one most likely to break the gravity record in history. I am equally interested in you."
"Interested?" Li Zheng scratched his head, feeling the statement ambiguous.
"To adapt to nineteen times gravity in such a short period, your physique must differ at the genetic level from other races." Renae turned around and said, "Follow me, anything you want to discuss can wait until after we test your genetic information."
"Another test?" Li Zheng frowned, as post-Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill consumption had altered his Physique, making him somewhat resistant to activities like genetic testing.
"Rest assured, every research institution pays great attention to confidentiality, so your detailed information won't be leaked. Otherwise, I would already have your data directly from Rothschild." Renae briefly comforted Li Zheng, thinking he was worried about data breaches.
Confidentiality is the foundational principle for any research personnel employed in Block 375.
Even Rothschild hadn't disclosed any details about his research to his wife, only casually mentioning Li Zheng.
As a matter of fact, Rothschild only informed Renae with some of Li Zheng's information yesterday after Li Zheng expressed his desire to visit the Genetic Research Institute, allowing her to prepare for his reception.
"Well... alright then." After a brief hesitation, Li Zheng nodded in agreement.
The methods of testing within the Genetic Research Institute differed from those in the Heavy Research Institute.
Previously, Professor Rothschild had taken a blood sample from Li Zheng, whereas Professor Renae started by plucking a few of his hairs, then retrieved some mucous tissue from deep within his mouth, and finally drew one vial each of venous and arterial blood.
With the samples secured, Professor Renae left Li Zheng, impatiently rushing into the room designated for genetic analysis.
Approximately thirty minutes later, she re-emerged, holding Li Zheng's genetic report.
"From the recent tests, I've identified several Genetic Abilities within your body..." Professor Renae began, listing all of Li Zheng's known Genetic Abilities, "Moreover, these abilities have been present for over two months. Though their Ability Tier isn't low, regrettably, you're unable to develop them further. Thus, they have become cumbersome, incapable of keeping pace with your combat needs."