Losi said seriously, "I don't know. The electronic devices broke down not long after we went in, but it should have only been a few minutes."
As she spoke, she took out a containment box containing the queen ant and several worker ants, and said boastfully, "Look, we've completed our mission. We should be able to exchange it for a lot of points when we get back."
Seeing how carefree Luo Xi was, the others had nothing to say, and Jiu Nai took out a gene stabilizing potion and handed it to Luo Xi.
This medication is often taken after entering a high-radiation area to stabilize genes, but the effect is only temporary.
There is another type of gene stabilizing agent on the market. Unlike the ordinary gene stabilizing agent that costs only 100 points per dose, this one costs tens of thousands of points per dose, but it can stabilize genes for a long time.
However, most people with genetic breakdowns are refugees and soldiers who are away on missions for years, and they can't afford to buy a few guns with their life savings.
Some people choose to commit suicide to leave their savings to their families, while others, even without families, mostly choose to enjoy their points for a few days before committing suicide.
Although Losi seems to be fine at the moment, it would be safer to take one dose.
Losi drank it under the supervision of her four teammates, not daring to waste a single drop.
"Lossie, Nicole? How's the progress on your end? We've got it sorted out here, all done." Lu Yuan's voice came from the sensor.
Lossie's is broken and she can't hear.
“It’s resolved, but Captain Losi has accidentally entered a high-radiation zone. We need to go back and check immediately. Over.” Nicole finished speaking and sent the location to Lu Yuan.
"Understood. You're closer, we'll come and meet you. I've already reported to the school, and a vehicle will be here to pick us up soon. You can give Losi a gene-stabilizing injection first. Over."
After Lu Yuan finished speaking, she didn't forget to remind the newbies to give Luo Xi the potion, which was quite thoughtful of her.
More than ten minutes later, the main force arrived.
Lu Yuan walked at the front, covered in mud. Her eyes were sharp, and her upright and determined demeanor only made her more charming.
She looked at Losi and immediately checked the radiation levels on Losi's body: "So much? Are you feeling alright now?"
Losi: "It's alright, there's nothing seriously wrong."
...
Upon arriving at the college, Losi was forcibly assigned to the infirmary.
The infirmary knew about the first and second-year students' mission and made preparations in advance to treat and examine them.
The operation went relatively smoothly, with only three or four people sustaining serious injuries, while the rest suffered minor injuries.
The most serious situation was that Losi entered a high-radiation zone.
When Nurse Nan Yue saw that it was Luo Xi, she hurriedly went up to her and led her to the second floor. When no one was around, she whispered, "Did you really enter a high-radiation zone?"
Losi nodded: "Really, I was too focused on chasing the queen ant and didn't notice her, but I didn't stay for long."
Nan Yue frowned; she had seen the data from the subsequent tests conducted on Luo Xi.
After the radiation level dropped to zero, I covered it up for her, but the radiation level returned to normal afterward.
I followed her directions and walked the same route, bought and ate the same things, but the radiation levels in my body did not decrease.
Could it really be that the machine malfunctioned that day? But I clearly tested it twice, and no one else tested it and there were no problems.
Nan Yue asked Luo Xi, but she didn't know what happened either. Now that it's back to normal, she can only assume that the machine broke down that day.
Nan Yue opened one of the treatment chambers: "Okay, you can go in and lie down first. You should be fine if you're in there for a short time."
Losi lay down obediently, and she quickly fell asleep after the storage door closed.
Looking at the data above, it was 25 before, and now it's 46. It's indeed far beyond the normal range, but it didn't stay inside for long, and some of it can be removed through treatment.
Nan Yue clicked "OK," and a mist sprayed out of the treatment chamber.
When Losi woke up, the radiation level on her body had dropped by 35.
Unfortunately, progress in this area on Planet Ajeel is too slow, and it cannot be completely eliminated yet, plus the technology is very precious.
The Joint College only provides free treatment to students who are exposed to high levels of radiation; it is almost impossible for anyone to use this treatment program at other times.
Nan Yue stood to the side, looking at the other four treatment wards. These were the wards where the injuries were more serious; the patients had undergone surgery before being brought here for recovery treatment.
"You're awake. How are you feeling?"
Losi shifted her body: "It feels very comfortable."
Nan Yue patted her shoulder: "The radiation in your body will drop a little over time, but some will seep into your body. Try not to go to high radiation areas in the future, okay?"
You already have a lot of radiation in your body. If your body's internal and external radiation levels reach 40%, genetic collapse is almost guaranteed to happen.
Losi knew this, and she also knew that the remaining 0.01% was due to genetic mutations.
Genetic mutations are extremely rare, one in ten thousand. He essentially evolved abilities without taking gene-modifying drugs.
They were blessed with good fortune.
There was once a craze on planet Ajeel for genetic mutation through radiation, with hundreds or thousands dying every day, but only a handful surviving.
The last four safe zones, seeing their populations dwindling rapidly, could no longer bear it and finally ordered a ban on using radiation for genetic mutations.
However, some people still carried out the practice secretly, and this method gradually disappeared after Montessori's gene-editing drugs were developed.
Genetic breakdown comes in two forms: one causes death after excruciating suffering, while a very small number die peacefully without pain. These lifespans vary, with some dying immediately and the longest recorded lifespan being five years.
Another possibility is that it will turn into a monster that is neither human nor ghost, or give people temporary great power. In some ways, it is similar to genetic mutation. However, in the case of genetic collapse, the lifespan will be very short, and it is good if it lasts for a year.
Luo Xi nodded obediently: "Okay, thank you, Sister Nan Yue."
She kept all the radiation to her skin; her internal organs were as clean as could be.
It was already 9 p.m. when I left the infirmary.
When Losi returned to the dormitory, Nicole opened the door from the inside before he could even open it: "Master, you're finally back!"
She opened her arms and hugged Losi tightly. Losi was shorter, and his chin was forced to rest on her shoulder.
"I'm fine, the radiation level has dropped to 35."
Nicole nuzzled Rossi's head with her cheek: "Yeah, I was just a little worried about you."
She released Luo Xi and went back inside. "Come quick, Master. I asked Nurse Nan Yue about your treatment schedule. I thought you'd be hungry after coming out, so I ordered takeout, and it just arrived."
Looking at the table full of Chinese food, Losi's stomach started growling uncontrollably.
Nicole also gave Losi a new bracelet, which only cost a little over a hundred points. She could buy a hundred of them without batting an eye.
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