Wasteland Hideout: Upgrading from the Sewers

Chapter 332: Miller's Discovery, The Concept of a New Type of Runaway Virus

"The Green Forest Parliament Alliance is composed of high-level members of the city council... the May Alliance is more of a capital-backed force... the Big Gold Tooth Brotherhood has a high proportion of underground gray elements..."

Yu Yuan had already returned to the shelter by this time.

"No rush. After dealing with Moss Cottage tomorrow, I'll be able to get the coordinates of his world. His world will become an unlocked treasure vault. Those thug factions will have plenty of opportunities to prove their worth."

"However, before that, I must produce more of these [Commander Subordinate Chips]. Otherwise, I won't feel secure!"

Aurora Animal Assistance Association.

Inside the Genetic Modification Laboratory.

Miller was currently looking at the gene sequence fragment before him, a delighted expression appearing on his face.

"So that's it... that's how it is... I understand, I finally understand... The so-called difference between a werewolf and a genetic modifier is actually this segment of the gene sequence."

Miller quickly went to the computer and pulled up the previous experimental data related to the gene fragments of the [Gray Wolf Genetic Modification Serum].

Soon, this gene sequence fragment formed from the chimera of human and gray wolf genes appeared on the laboratory's large screen.Miller then projected the werewolf gene fragment he had just extracted onto the screen as well.

Visibly, the gray wolf chimera gene sequence fragment and the werewolf gene sequence fragment were very similar, but there were also some clear differences.

To put it bluntly, the gray wolf chimera gene seemed more like a crude and simplistic imitation of the werewolf gene, similar yet not quite the same.

There was a faint connection between the two, but this connection seemed so weak in Miller's eyes.

It was entirely a product of chance, a result of the fusion of wolf and human genes when the Gray Wolf Genetic Modification Serum performed genetic chimerism on Hogg's body.

Both gene images appearing on the screen came from within Hogg's body.

Through Miller's experiments, it was confirmed that the genes of the werewolf Hogg possessed an extremely strong assimilation effect. It could transform normal human genes into werewolf genes through specific means.

This transformation had a very high degree of compulsion and aggression, possessed a spiritual effect, and was irreversible.

It was utterly overbearing.

"But how did Hogg transform that faint connection into a proper werewolf bloodline?"

After receiving the information sent by Jiu Feng, Yu Yuan immediately rushed to the Aurora Animal Assistance Association.

Just like the Black Shield Police Department and the Black Rock Caravan.

The Aurora Animal Assistance Association had also opened up a passage from Green Forest City's sewers.

When Yu Yuan entered the underground laboratory, Mona was already waiting here.

Jiu Feng and Miller were completely immersed in their experiments. Mona had effectively become the person in charge of the Aurora Animal Assistance Association, overseeing all tasks related to defense, supplies, and personnel management.

Entering the Genetic Modification Laboratory, everyone who noticed Yu Yuan cast surprised looks his way.

But upon seeing Mona personally accompanying him, they all fell silent.

However, two of them frowned slightly, looking somewhat puzzled.

"Strange, this person's figure feels somewhat familiar?"

But no matter how much the two pondered, they couldn't remember where they had seen him before. In the end, they could only shake their heads and refocus on the experiments before them.

Noticing Yu Yuan's arrival, Miller immediately showed an urgent expression.

"Sir, I have confirmed that the werewolf genes possess an assimilation effect. It's highly likely they assimilate targets through biting. Hogg's gene fragments are already vastly different from when he was injected with the genetic modification serum. However, how exactly he underwent the transformation still cannot be confirmed..."

"If we can clearly identify the cause that triggers the werewolf transformation, perhaps we can reach a more definitive research conclusion regarding the characteristics of the werewolf's spiritual factor..."

Yu Yuan looked at the werewolf gene fragment and the gray wolf gene fragment on the screen, thought for a moment, and then said:

"Perhaps you could try using a Blood Slave's teeth or blood."

"Blood Slaves?" Miller frowned.

"But they're not the same species! Is there a connection?"

"But don't forget, vampires and werewolves are mortal enemies! That's a mark engraved deep within their bloodlines, a brand seared into their very souls, even across thousands of worlds."

"Back then, it was precisely because of the Blood Slave's teeth that Hogg began to awaken that trace of werewolf bloodline."

Miller looked thoughtful, a flicker of excitement appearing on his face.

He immediately had someone bring a blood sample from a Blood Slave to begin a new round of experiments.

Seeing Miller become completely absorbed in the experiment, Yu Yuan left.

However, before leaving, he left the [Wolf Clan Totem] behind.

Upon learning that this [Wolf Clan Totem] was actually an item of the Wolf Clan with the effect of purifying bloodlines, Miller became utterly thrilled.

Yu Yuan then went to check on the [Spiritual Creature Laboratory].

After so many days of research, the study of the [Swiftstrider Virus] had reached its final stage.

In fact, Jiu Feng had already found the most effective method to activate the [Swiftstrider Virus] these past few days: a diluted solution of Spirituality Concentrate.

Jiu Feng was not satisfied, because if they merely activated the [Swiftstrider Virus], the Swiftstriders produced would be no different from the previous ones.

Yu Yuan had told him about the idea and concept of a [Swiftstrider Power Plant]. In Jiu Feng's view, the current power generation efficiency of Swiftstriders was still too low, and their attack power also posed a threat.

Although the strength of a Swiftstrider could only be considered the lowest tier among Bronze-grade creatures, and even a moderately well-trained thug could take one down.

However, the Swiftstriders inside a [Swiftstrider Power Plant] would certainly not number just one or two, but dozens, hundreds, even thousands or more.

If an accident were to happen, it would absolutely not be a small-scale chaos and would cause a waste of resources, which was unacceptable.

Jiu Feng wanted to optimize this virus, to see if they could cultivate a new type of Swiftstrider Infected that was safer and had higher power generation efficiency.

Regarding Jiu Feng's idea, Yu Yuan naturally gave his full support.

Especially after learning that the activation of the [Swiftstrider Virus] had already been overcome by Jiu Feng, Yu Yuan felt even less psychological burden.

It would be best if Jiu Feng could optimize a new type of Swiftstrider virus. Even if optimization failed, just mastering the activation method for the [Swiftstrider Virus] meant the concept of the [Swiftstrider Power Plant] was already achievable.

The activation method for the [Swiftstrider Virus] had been confirmed, but Jiu Feng was still conducting new attempts.

A diluted solution of [Spirituality Concentrate] could complete the cultivation of the [Swiftstrider Virus], but Jiu Feng wanted to see if there was a lower-cost method for cultivation.

After all, currently, obtaining [Spirituality Concentrate] could only be done through performing sacrificial rituals, a cumbersome process.

Furthermore, due to the Extreme Cold disaster now, apart from a few thug factions, other scavengers, wasteland scavengers, and survivors in Green Forest City had basically all perished.

They needed to use [Spirituality Concentrate] more sparingly.

This was also one of the reasons why Jiu Feng urgently hoped to find an alternative solution.

Yu Yuan told Jiu Feng to proceed boldly and without restraint. If, in the end, they still could only use [Spirituality Concentrate], Yu Yuan had also thought of other solutions.

And this solution was very simple: capturing enemies to serve as experimental subjects and sacrificial offerings was quite a good idea.

Not only would there be a large, satisfying supply, but there would also be no psychological burden whatsoever. Why not do it?

After Moss Cottage's escape, Yu Yuan knew his time was running short. The Blood Clan had already set their sights on him.

Especially since, according to the information they obtained, he was a werewolf, a werewolf who had entered the game for less than two months and raised his shelter ranking to within the top two hundred.

Given the nature of the Blood Clan, they would definitely come looking for him.

These would be the potential workforce for his future [Swiftstrider Power Plant].