Chapter 384 Mother Seed
"As for mutants... Professor Kang and Professor Shen speculate that during the fusion process, the amount of radioactive elements remaining in ordinary people was too high, killing the microorganisms, while the crystal nucleus remained, which is why they were created."
"However, because normal people absorb radiation very slowly and lose it very quickly, there are relatively few mutants."
Qiao Yu touched his chin. "But if that's the case, then this microbe should be very territorial and wouldn't allow others of its kind to share its 'territory'... In other words, in theory, there shouldn't be any dual-system mutants, right?"
"Then Ah Zhan..." Qiao Yu said, and then looked at Jiang Zhan beside him, "Why is Ah Zhan a dual-element mutant?"
"Professor Kang and Professor Shen have also discussed this issue. They speculate that dual-system aliens like Jiang Zhan should have two crystal cores in their bodies. It's a bit like twins in the human world. Because they enter the human body at the same time, there is no rejection reaction. However, the probability of this happening is very small. As you said, this microorganism is indeed very domineering and has a strong sense of territory, so this situation basically won't occur... This is why, for so long, we have only seen Jiang Zhan, a dual-system alien."
"I see." Qiao Yu pursed her lips. "This is truly a significant research achievement."
Knowing the parasitic principles of microorganisms, it is very likely that we can develop corresponding drugs to control them. Although the hope may be slim at present, after all, geomagnetic storms cannot be produced just by wishing them... But it is much better than being in the dark all the time and seeing no hope!
but……
Speaking of alien species, Qiao Yu suddenly remembered the strange child he saw on the north hill of the factory yesterday.
Qiao Yu's intuition told him that this was definitely not an ordinary human being.
"Ah Zhan, you said that the child we saw yesterday had abnormal mental fluctuations. What kind of abnormality was it? He is actually not human, but an alien species, right?"
"No." Jiang Zhan frowned slightly, "I'm not sure."
"That child... his mental fluctuation frequency is higher than that of the average alien species, but lower than that of humans. It's completely in between humans and alien species. So I can't tell whether he is human or alien."
"If I had to put it simply, 'half human, half alien' might be a more accurate description."
"What?!" Qiao Yu's eyes widened instantly. "How, how is this possible?"
Aliens only become alienated after humans die. How can there be "half human, half alien"?
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Qiao Yu and his companions followed Yan Zijin's convoy for a long time, until around three o'clock in the afternoon, when they finally arrived at their destination.
——At the foot of a bare and barren mountain.
"When did a barren mountain appear here?" Cheng Sinian frowned slightly as he looked at the barren mountain that was so out of harmony with the surrounding dense forest. "I remember there used to be a large forest here."
"Even if the landscape has changed somewhat after the apocalypse, it shouldn't be completely barren without a single blade of grass, right?"
"Could it be that when alien species choose a nesting site, there can't be trees around? But the area around the alien species' nesting site north of Gu Nanyu's factory isn't very bare."
"That's because the nest only nurtures a sub-species, while this one nurtures a mother species."
Upon hearing this, Qiao Yu and the others immediately looked at the man who spoke.
——Yan Zijin.
Qiao Yu narrowed his eyes slightly, "Captain Yan, do you need to explain something to us?"
Yan Zijin smiled, "What about Captain Qiao? Have you told me everything?"
Qiao Yu choked slightly and didn't know how to answer for a moment.
After all, they did not tell Yan Zijin all the information they had.
Yan Zijin smiled again and said casually, "Actually, it's okay to tell you, but it's a long story, and time is urgent now, so I'll just keep it simple."
"The so-called 'seed' is the core of each independent alien nest, and it is also what the aliens in each alien nest always protect. The 'mother species' is responsible for producing the 'seed'."
Upon hearing this, Qiao Yu pursed her lips slightly. She actually wanted to ask, how did Yan Zijin get such information?
But after thinking about it, Qiao Yu finally didn't ask.
For some reason, Yan Zijin was clearly smiling when he spoke, but Qiao Yu saw a hint of sadness on his face.
But perhaps Qiao Yu's expression was too obvious, Yan Zijin smiled again, "Captain Qiao, I know you have a lot of questions to ask me, but this matter is really too complicated to explain. Let's wait until we get out of here."
"If... we can get out alive."
Yan Zijin's words made everyone silent for a moment.
Although everyone had prepared themselves for not being able to go back before coming, they still felt heavy-hearted when it was pointed out so directly.
Qiao Yu pursed his lips, his eyes gradually becoming resolute, "We will definitely be able to get out alive."
Yan Zijin paused for a moment before continuing, "Captain Qiao, I gave you a rough map of the mountain's internal structure yesterday. Each part is clearly labeled. While the post-apocalyptic structure may differ from the previous one, it shouldn't be too different. However, it's important to note that I can't confirm the number of alien species in each part."
"Also, I have no way of knowing for sure where Hua Yue and Xiang Heng are being held."
"So I hope that after you go in, you can act with me. If we separate, if we encounter any special situation, it will affect the whole body and may put both of us in trouble."
Qiao Yu nodded, "Don't worry, Captain Yan, we know what to do."
"Yes." Seeing Qiao Yu's agreement, Yan Zijin's face was obviously relieved. He responded and turned to his men, shouting, "Everyone, set up camp and rest. In an hour, everyone except those guarding the camp will gather and set off!"
"yes!"
After hearing this, Qiao Yu and the others also decided to go and rest first.
But just as he turned around, he heard Yan Zijin behind him say again: "Captain Qiao."
Qiao Yu turned around and asked, "What's wrong, Captain Yan? Is there anything else?"
Yan Zijin's expression paused for a few seconds before he continued, "Captain Qiao, do you remember that Big Pendulum owed me a favor?"
"Of course." Qiao Yu nodded.
"Does it still count now?"
"Of course." Qiao Yu nodded again.
Yan Zijin smiled slightly, "That's good. I won't disturb you all from resting. See you later."
"...Okay, see you later!"
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