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Chapter 242 Virus, Genetic Mutation

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Wu Wen wanted his master to extract the bloodline of the snake from the corpse.

However, the grandmaster said, "Refining the bloodline of a divine beast is an extremely difficult and complicated process, which will take at least seven or eight years."

Moreover, all kinds of medicinal materials and ritual implements needed for the extraction must be prepared in advance.

Therefore, we should discuss this matter further when we get back.

"You should first carefully preserve this descendant with the bloodline of the snake."

"Seven or eight years?"

Upon hearing his master say it would take so long, Wu Wen felt that the time was far too long.

After all, he had only been cultivating for less than ten years, and he never expected that refining the Serpent Bloodline would take such a long time.

So Wu Wen said, "Grandmaster, why don't you also teach your disciple the art of bloodline refinement?"

Rather than waiting a long time, he preferred to try it himself to see if he could shorten the refining time.

After pondering for a moment, Master Zhiyuan said:

"This secret technique is the core inherited secret technique of Louguan Dao. Given your current status, you are not qualified to learn it."

But today I will make an exception and teach it to you.

You must remember this: this technique can only be studied by yourself, and you must never reveal a single word to anyone, not even your master, Li Chunfeng. Do you understand?

Hearing his master's warning, Wu Wen nodded seriously with a solemn expression.

Immediately afterwards, Grandmaster Zhiyuan began to teach Wu Wen the art of bloodline refinement:
"This technique is divided into four stages: 'Gathering, Refining, Forging, and Combining,' which correspond to the numbers of the Four Symbols and their interactions. Only those with a clear mind and virtue comparable to Heaven and Earth should not presume to try to understand it..."

"..."

After receiving the instruction.

Wu Wen began to ponder.

The secret technique states that bloodlines are extremely subtle, neither visible to the naked eye nor detectable by conventional means.

Therefore, secret medicines and magical artifacts are needed for assistance.

The specific method is to first observe the target species in detail to understand its general characteristics, then use a secret medicine to stimulate its bloodline power, and finally use a measuring instrument to accurately measure it, thus obtaining its bloodline.

The bloodline here is not the refined blood of the serpent remnant that Wu Wen previously thought, but rather its genetic information.

and.

Wu Wen discovered that the method of refining bloodlines was extremely similar to the "gel imaging system".

He had learned about 'gel imaging systems' in the supplementary readings in his high school biology textbook.

Gel imaging systems are core tools in the fields of molecular biology and life sciences, and are hailed as "molecular microscopes for unlocking the secrets of life".

It uses high-sensitivity imaging technology to convert the fluorescence signals of DNA, RNA, or proteins separated in gel electrophoresis into visualized data.

A gel is a semi-solid medium with a three-dimensional network structure and is also a fluorescent dye.

Specifically.

It uses ultraviolet light of a specific wavelength to excite fluorescent dyes in a gel, causing biomolecules, such as DNA fragments, to fluoresce.

Subsequently, fluorescence signals are captured using a sophisticated optical system and a digital camera to generate high-resolution images.

Next, data conversion is performed, transforming the microscopic molecular information invisible to the naked eye into digital images.

In the art of bloodline refinement.

The secret medicine is equivalent to a gel with specific fluorescence excitation function.

The ritual implements are similar to signal receivers, which extract bloodline information through precise capture.

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Besides the fact that the operation process is complex and difficult.

Furthermore, the received bloodline information must be thoroughly analyzed and precisely dissected.

This is the main reason why bloodline extraction takes so long.

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"Lord Zhennan!"

"What's the matter?"

Just as Wu Wen was engrossed in studying the secret technique, Ma Daxiong, the leader of the Li people, came to his side.

"When will we return to Panyu?" Ma Daxiong asked cautiously.

Wu Wen glanced at him and asked, "What? Is it too much of a hardship for you to spend the night with me in the wilderness?"

"No, no, no!" Ma Daxiong quickly waved his hands in denial. "We've been away from Panyu for far too long, and we haven't been able to contact the city for so long. If we stay in these deep mountains and forests for too long, what if the city thinks something has happened to us? That would be a real problem!"

"So I think we really should go back."

Upon hearing this, Wu Wen frowned slightly. Yes, he had indeed been away from Panyu for quite a while, and if he didn't return, it would certainly cause some unnecessary trouble.

"Wu Wen!" At this moment, the Grandmaster Zhiyuan, who had overheard the conversation between the two, called out.

Wu Wen quickly responded:

"Master!"

"You should go back first. Your master and I will stay here for the time being," the grandmaster said. "As the Duke of Zhennan of the imperial court, it is indeed not appropriate for you to stay here for too long."

"You can go back and take care of your business first, and come back later."

"Hmm!" Wu Wen pondered for a moment and nodded.

"Alright, Grandmaster, I'll head back to Panyu first and come back to see you in a few days."

Having decided to leave temporarily, Wu Wen did not delay any longer.

He took the corpse of the serpent-like creature with him and left Tianzhu Peak with Ma Daxiong and the others, returning to Panyu City.

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After several days of traveling over mountains and valleys, weary from the journey.

Wu Wen soon returned to Panyu City.

Upon entering the city, Wu Wen discovered that under Lü Cai's governance, Panyu City was orderly and prosperous.

Upon arriving at the palace, Lü Cai, upon hearing of Wu Wen's return, immediately abandoned his busy official duties and rushed to greet him.

"My lord, you're finally back!"

"I've been worried sick about your safety all this time since we last heard from you!"

As the Grand Administrator of Lingnan, Wu Wen's position was crucial to the stability of Lingnan. Seeing that Wu Wen had been out of contact for so long, Lü Cai was filled with worry every day.

"No need to worry, I'm perfectly fine!" Wu Wen smiled and patted Lü Cai on the shoulder before stepping into the hall and sitting down.

“Lu Cai, bringing you to Panyu was definitely the right decision. It hasn’t been long, and under your governance, Panyu has become so well-organized.”

Upon hearing Wu Wen's praise, Lü Cai humbly bowed and replied, "I was able to achieve these results entirely thanks to Your Excellency's formidable reputation that has intimidated the people of all ethnicities in the city!"

Everyone likes to hear nice words, so Wu Wen nodded slightly: "I will not forget your contributions. In a few days, I will submit a memorial to the court to commend your achievements."

"Thank you, Lord Xie!"

Lu Cai expressed his gratitude.

Then, Lü Cai added, “Panyu is located in Lingnan, and the environment here is harsh. At present, I can only govern this city of Panyu. Other places are difficult to govern because the roads are impassable and the government orders are difficult to implement.”

After listening to Lü Cai's description of the governance problem, Wu Wen pondered for a moment and then asked, "Do you have any good ideas?"

"I believe that the people from the surrounding mountain villages in Lingnan can be relocated to Panyu City."

Lu Cai spoke eloquently: "Panyu City is located in a flat area with a superior geographical environment, which allows it to expand outwards continuously and is sufficient to accommodate a large number of people from Lingnan."

"If all the people of Lingnan in the mountains could be moved to Panyu City, firstly, it would expand the scale of Panyu City; secondly, it would facilitate the issuance of government orders and better govern Lingnan; and thirdly, it would allow us to gradually control the entire Lingnan region and bring it completely under the jurisdiction of the imperial court, so that there would be no more turmoil in the Lingnan area."

After listening to Lü Cai's explanation, Wu Wen nodded slightly, agreeing with his idea.

"Great idea!"

However, Lü Cai then changed the subject, pouring cold water on the idea: "However, getting these mountain people to willingly leave their mountain stronghold and move to Panyu City will be extremely difficult, and may even incite a popular uprising!"

Wu Wen sneered and turned to look at Ma Daxiong, the leader of the Li people who had returned with him, and asked, "If I asked you to move all the Li people to Panyu City and participate in its construction, would you have any objections?"

Upon hearing this, Ma Daxiong quickly shook his head and flattered, "No objection, no objection! It is an honor for us Li people. Under the leadership of the Duke, we will surely live a better life."

Wu Wen smiled and looked at Lü Cai: "Did you hear that? The Li people's leader is very supportive of your idea. Just go ahead and do it. If you have any problems, ask him for help. If he can't solve them either, then come to me."

In Wu Wen's view, it would be best if the policy could be implemented smoothly.

Otherwise, if he were to take action, the people of Lingnan might not be able to withstand the consequences. Wu Wen thought to himself, if these people of Lingnan were disobedient, then he would kill them directly, using swift and decisive measures to intimidate them. As the saying goes, "bad people come from poor and remote places," only by using evil to control evil can they be completely subdued.

"Yes, sir!"

After handing over government affairs to Lü Cai again,

Wu Wen then took the corpse of the serpent remnant and devoted himself to its study.

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Wu Wen possesses the "eye of truth".

However, at present, we can only observe the microscopic level of cells.

However, he can also rely on this ability.

By observing various phenomena at the cellular level, gene function can be deduced in reverse.

Specifically, this involves meticulously observing the behavioral characteristics of cells and, based on these intuitive observations, indirectly inferring the characteristics of gene encoding.

Unfortunately.

The remnant of the serpent in front of us has lost its vitality and cannot be directly observed at the cell level.

Fortunately, the "Art of Bloodline Extraction" records a method specifically for extracting bloodlines from corpses.

In a secluded secret room

Wu Wen collected samples from each part of the carcass of the snake remnant from Conghua.

He then carefully placed the sample into a special "culture medium".

This "culture medium" is a secret medicine recorded in the "bloodline extraction technique" passed down by the master.

It has the magical effect of reviving the flesh and blood of the dead.

Wu Wen stared intently at the experimental samples in the secret medicine.

Under the influence of the secret medicine...

The surface of the sample began to change slowly, as if an invisible force was prompting it to grow.

However, it was not the flesh and blood samples of the remnant snake species that changed.

Instead, it is the secret medicine that is soaking it that is subtly changing.

It was as if some strange mutation and growth had occurred.

In this process.

Wu Wen used his "eye of truth" to closely observe every detail of the changes.

In fact, Wu Wen already knew about this secret medicine when it was being made.

It is not just a simple drug; it also carries a special microorganism.

The main ingredient of the secret medicine comes from an insect called the "three-eyed ladybug".

This ladybug has unique markings that make it look like it has three eyes, hence the name "three-eyed ladybug".

Those special microorganisms originated from the three-eyed ladybug.

now.

This microorganism, much like a virus, began to frantically devour the flesh and blood cells of the remnant snake species.
It then replicates itself.

It continues to expand and grow.

For a while.

These microorganisms seemed to have transformed into carriers of the genes of the blood and flesh sample cells of the snake remnant species.

Wu Wen observed these microorganisms.

This allows us to observe the behavioral characteristics of cells.

Followed by.

Wu Wen based his work on the sample.

Preliminary naming of the three experimental genes.

Oscillator genes: responsible for regulating the vibrational frequency of the cell membrane.

Acoustic genes: used to encode proteins that conduct sound waves.

Cyclone genes: control the formation of vesicle structures.

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Just as Wu Wen's experiment was yielding initial results.

He looked at the microorganisms in front of him, which resembled 'viruses'.

A bold idea suddenly popped into my head.

What would happen if he injected these microorganisms, which had devoured the genes of the remnant snake's cells, into an organism?

Once the idea came to mind, it became unstoppable.

He was really eager to know the outcome!

Unlike anything before.

Wu Wen was unable to deduce or simulate this result using interior scenarios.

Because his inner world lacked both a vast database of information and a relevant logical framework.

Therefore,
To find out the results,

Therefore, it is necessary to conduct physical experiments in reality.

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Leave the secret room.

Wu Wen ordered people to collect various animals and place them in a closed courtyard.

Just one day later,
That completes the task.

Wu Wen arrived at the secluded, enclosed courtyard where the animals were collected at the resettlement center.

Looking at the animals locked in bamboo cages,
There were rabbits, pheasants, monkeys, mice, wolves...

Wu Wen stepped forward,

We arrived at the bamboo cage where the monkeys were kept.

This monkey was clearly just captured from the forest, and it was still wild and untamed. When it saw Wu Wen approaching, it shook the bamboo cage frantically, bared its teeth, and made a series of incoherent noises.

Wu Wen looked at the monkey with its mouth wide open, making random noises.

He opened his palm, and a pill sealed with beeswax appeared in his hand.

This pill, sealed with beeswax, does not contain any medicine. Instead, it contains a microbial proliferator that Wu Wen created during his experiment after consuming the genes of a remnant snake cell.

He flicked his finger lightly.
The pill instantly burrowed into the monkey's mouth.

Before the monkey could react, the pill had already slid down its throat.

After that, Wu Wen ignored the monkey.
Then they walked up to another wolf.

This wolf was also newly captured, and it was extremely wild. It gripped the bamboo cage tightly with its paws and bared its teeth at Wu Wen.

Wu Wen also spread his palm, and a pill appeared. He quickly shot it into the animal's mouth, making it swallow it.

There are a total of eighty-one pills.
Wu Wen administered the medicine to eighty-one animals.

Then he turned and left.

He then instructed the guards of the courtyard: "No one is allowed to enter. Also, keep an eye on the situation inside. If anything happens, notify me immediately."

"Yes!"

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After Wu Wen left,
He had assumed that it would take at least a day or two for the animals that had swallowed the pills to show any reaction.

However, that very evening, only two or three hours later, the person in charge of the courtyard rushed over to report.

"My lord, the animals you entrusted to my care have died!"

"All dead?"

"No, there's only one monkey left that's barely alive, but it looks like it's about to die too."

Upon hearing this, Wu Wen immediately stopped what he was doing and rushed over to check.

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(End of this chapter)