Abnormal Doomsday Records

Chapter 75 8. Zhou Ke fights for a little benefit for the family members - additional update [15]

(Additional update for the leader of the "Frost Claw" brothers [1/5])
"It should be a trap. Most likely."

That night, in Old Taff's bar, all of Moni's brothers and sisters had gathered to celebrate their career advancement. Everyone was toasting and having a great time. In a booth in the corner of the very "industrial style" bar, Zhou Ke frowned and said to Qiao Ya who was sitting opposite him:
"You did a good job. You deserve praise for not being impulsive this time."

"Ok?"

Qiao Ya asked in confusion:
"You mean, that was left there intentionally by the Acholi Consortium?"

“All I can say is that it’s possible, and the possibility is very high.”

Zhou Ke analyzed slowly:

"If the truth your mother discovered back then was really so serious that the Acholi Group was willing to risk escalating the conflict and launch a decapitation bombing against her and Ohm in the Rust Castle territory, then theoretically speaking, the Acholi Group would never allow any information related to Ms. Finn to leak out.

All traces of her presence in the city-state area had indeed been erased. Weng Mingyue said that the only people in the Weng family who could remember Ms. Fen were her siblings and the head of the Weng family, the third master. With such strict information control, if Old Joe really had stored Ms. Fen's research materials in the vault of the consortium bank, then the matter could not be concealed.

You don't really think that the consortium banks would abide by those customer agreements and not look at those materials?

If we think from the worst perspective, then the things that were stored were most likely to wait for Ms. Fen's "remnants" to take the bait. Only those who were interested in the "truth" would follow this line, and only the most persistent and die-hard among them could find the final whereabouts of the information.

People with these qualities can accomplish great things in any era, and it is certainly worth it for the consortium to go to great lengths to set a trap.

If we go to get the information now, we may end up being shot to death by the armed machines that rush into the vault.

Even worse, being caught and used as a guinea pig. "

“But that doesn’t make sense.”

Qiao Ya rubbed her head and retorted:
"If the consortium knew that my mother was alive and well and was still living in Slag Town, how could they allow her to live? Although my mother eventually died of illness, it was due to physical reasons and old injuries, not assassination."

“We can’t confirm this.”

Zhou Ke shook his head and said:
"There is too little information on this matter. All the judgments made now are guesses, but one thing is certain, you can't go to get those materials, at least not now."

"I understand. I am patient too."

Qiao Ya nodded and said:
"I'll listen to you on this matter. Oh, by the way, there's one more thing. Have you ever met a director named 'Mulan' in the End Castle?"

"what?"

Zhou Ke was confused by the question.

He only remembered that he and Ajie robbed a group of city-state residents who were looking for excitement before escaping from the End Castle. As for whether there was a director among them, he really didn't know.

"Judging from your expression, he must have. That guy made a movie about your and Ajie's story. It's going to be released soon."

Qiao Ya told Zhou Ke what she saw today and said:
"The actor that guy hired was obviously based on your image. He must have seen you before. Even the barcode on your neck was imitated exactly. He also said that the story was adapted from a true event, so Director Mulan was most likely an eyewitness to the End Castle incident.

Do you think we should intervene?
If the movie is a big hit, then the truth about Castle End can no longer be hidden."

"That matter couldn't be kept secret anyway, Xiaoya. I didn't intend to hide it either. I brought everyone to the City-State District to avoid the limelight."

Zhou Ke shook his head and said:
"There has always been a saying of 'legendary figures' in the Badlands. In the past, the only legends recognized by everyone were the Tiger King and the Snake Man, and that Evil Vulture lady was considered half a legend. Now that I have been certified by Wu Qinhu himself, I can be said to have barely touched that threshold.

It is hard to say whether this is a good thing or a bad thing, but one thing is certain, with this reputation, it will be much easier for us to do things when we return to the evil land in the future.

So, let him be.

When will the movie be released?

If Ajie and I were the protagonists, there would be no reason not to show our support, even though according to what you said, it would most likely be a completely bad movie. "

"It will premiere on the 2nd of next month, at the Pegasus Cinema on 52nd Street. It is said to be the private property of Director Mulan. I just checked, Director Mulan is quite influential in the City State District. He is considered a top figure in the literary and art circles. Not only does he make movies, he also has his own website and blog program.

It is said that he also played in a band when he was young. When the old civilization collapsed, he was an army non-commissioned officer. When the front line was retreating, he robbed a transport plane and went back and forth to the front line several times, saving many people.

Among them are several current senior officials of the consortium, so they also have a status in the consortium system.

Nicknamed 'Silver Shotgun.'"

Qiao Ya blinked and said to Zhou Ke, who was getting more and more annoyed the more he listened:

"I think you and him will definitely get along. It is said that Director Mulan is a typical 'nostalgic for the old civilization'. He is dissatisfied with everything from the Badlands era. He makes all kinds of crazy remarks all day long, and even says abstract things like 'the city-state is the pants that the consortium dunks on everyone's faces'.

How about we go to the premiere?

Maybe I can still see him.”

"Are you a fan too?"

Zhou Ke sighed and said:
"Forget it, just go when you're free. Anyway, there shouldn't be anything important to do recently. After a while, when Moni's business is going well, your Aunt Amanda may come to the City-State District to discuss business. You should meet her then.

Ohm said that was the last person he trusted, and that was also your last relative. "

"Uh, I've seen it before."

Qiao Ya whispered:
"At that time, I didn't know she was my aunt. How should I put it? She gave me a bad impression. She was the kind of bad parent who would definitely tempt you to go out with her when no one was home, and then take the opportunity to do something worse.

Uncle Ohm also told me to keep my distance from Amanda. He said that although Amanda was not the most powerful person in the Badlands, she was definitely the most difficult and annoying Ascendant.

Maybe it has something to do with her abilities."

"Hmm, sounds very lively."

Zhou Ke smiled, then turned his head to look at the door.

In the warm welcome of Lao Tafu, Weng Mingyue, as a "partner", also came in with Lao Bai, Du Kali and Ajie. They also held a big flower basket in their hands, wishing Boss Tafu's business to be better and better.

Otherwise, why do they say that people from big families are good at getting things done?

Look at the people from Moni's gang, they come here empty-handed, and then they start to drink right away, as if they are afraid that they haven't had enough free drinks today. What a bunch of good-for-nothings!
"Ajie! Come here."

Zhou Ke waved his hand, and the somewhat restless Ajie immediately ran over following the sound. He sat next to Zhou Ke and let the "Evil Earth Male Succubus" put her hand on his arm.

After drawing out his vital energy, Ajie indeed became obedient again.

"I'll take Ajie to get something to eat."

When Qiao Ya saw Weng Mingyue coming over with a briefcase in her hand, she knew that the doctor and Zhou Ke wanted to talk about something, so she stood up and took Ajie to the kitchen.

Weng Mingyue, who came over, didn't waste any time. He sat in the booth and opened his briefcase. He took out a tablet and handed it to Zhou Ke, saying:
"This is the enhancement plan I prepared for you, take a look."

"How can this be a place to discuss things? It's too noisy. Let's go and talk somewhere quieter."

Zhou Ke stood up with the tablet, gestured to Moni who was communicating with the Snake State smugglers not far away, and took Weng Mingyue to the private room on the second floor of the bar.

The decoration here has not been completed yet, but it is indeed quiet. When the door is closed, you can't hear the noisy music below.

Although the City-State District claims to be a civilized area, living in the Badlands era has also been somewhat influenced by the style of this place. In recent years, most of the popular music has been exciting rock. This style of music that can fully vent emotions is also very suitable for the depressing environment of the City-State District, and those lyrics that resist the rule of the consortium are even more powerful.

Although a legendary profession like "Rock Boy" has not yet developed here, Zhou Ke believes that according to the current development trend of the city-state area, the emergence of "Johnny Silverhand" is only a matter of time.

Looking at the bookish air on Weng Mingyue, one could tell that he was a pure upper-class person and naturally couldn't appreciate rock music. After arriving in the box, he was obviously much more relaxed.

When Zhou Ke opened the tablet to check the information, he took the initiative to say:
"There are a lot of professional terms used here. Do you need me to explain them to you?"

"Of course, if you can explain it, I don't need to use my brain."

Zhou Ke put down his tablet, lit a cigarette, and said:
"Come on, let me see your strength, Mingyue."

“Haha, it feels like an interview.”

Weng Mingyue grinned, stood up, placed a small and exquisite projection device on the table and turned it on. A holographic projection was projected on the undecorated wall in front of him.

This was obviously a PPT prepared in advance. In the projection, Zhou Ke could see an anatomical diagram of an adult male's body, with different enhancement directions marked with different colors.

Weng Mingyue held a laser pen and introduced Zhou Ke as if she was in class:
"The enhancement idea I designed for you is based on your requirements. The side effects will be minimized as much as possible, but this means that the enhancement surgery cannot be completed in one go. It will take at least four enhancements in batches to achieve the most perfect implant state.

There is no need to introduce the strengthening of muscles, bones, immune system and endocrine system. These are all very mature technologies in the city-state area. I also have the implants and materials needed for these strengthening, which can be used for the initial strengthening.

The main thing I want to introduce is the strengthening of the nervous system and psychic organs."

"and many more!"

Zhou Ke interrupted and said:
"I can understand the nervous system, which is nothing more than enhancing reaction and tolerance, but what about the psychic organs? From what you said, new organs will grow in my body?" "That's just a metaphor, Zhou Ke. It doesn't mean that there is something unique in the body of a psychic."

Weng Mingyue explained:

"Current medical research on psychics has confirmed the existence of 'psychic organs'. As your psychic talents gradually emerge, a part of your brain will undergo physiological transformation.

That could be considered a form of 'evolution', although some people say it's just a tumor that causes hallucinations.

We won't discuss this today, but in short, these changes in brain areas will help you better perceive and control psychic powers.

For example, according to our current research, the brains of psychics are much more developed than those of ordinary people, and the number of brain nerve nodes increases even more exaggeratedly. The more you are immersed in psychic energy, the more developed the synapses in your brain will be, and you may even form an energy layer similar to a bioelectric grid to protect your thinking and the physiological safety of your brain.

This physiological change is the source of the psionicist's power!
The brain of a powerful Ascended Psionicist has a different structure from that of an ordinary person. Current research in this area has not explored all possibilities, and most of the results are theoretical, so there is no need to pay too much attention to them.

But what I want to tell you here is that the psychic organ strengthening I performed on you is not to stimulate your brain to change quickly, on the contrary, it is to inhibit its rapid growth in a short period of time."

"Oh?"

Zhou Ke rubbed his forehead and said:
"Rapid changes in the brain can have very bad consequences, right?"

"Yes! You are very perceptive."

Weng Mingyue said very seriously:
"Novice psionicists often become too addicted to the hallucinations and illusions brought about by psionic energy. They call it the state of 'clairvoyance'. It is said that they can see another world and even passively 'learn' some strange knowledge when exposed to psionic energy.

I'm not a psionicist, so I take these arguments with a grain of salt, but the fact is that those who get too caught up in them often end up in bad situations.

They perceive psychic energy to the fullest, greatly expanding their thinking field in a short period of time, allowing the brain to continuously receive stimulation and produce psychic organs at a very fast speed. But the problem is that the brain is the most fragile organ of the human being, and such a crazy transformation will bring unspeakable mental pressure to the individual.

Madness, perceptual confusion and even personality breakdown are just incidental risks.

The most frightening thing is that uncontrollable brain lesions can cause abnormal brain expansion, and eventually...”

Weng Mingyue made an "explosion" gesture.

他 说:

"That's the most tragic way to die you can imagine, like a rotten watermelon exploding. I've seen it a few times. I can only say that the scene is so disgusting that even medical students can't stand it. This is also the reason why the death rate of illegal psychics in the city-state area has always been high.

They have no moderation, and they have no intention of exercising it.”

"That sounds terrible."

Zhou Ke narrowed his eyes.

He immediately thought of the problem on the back of his head and the abnormally high intracranial pressure under certain conditions. Weng Mingyue's theory seemed to explain the source of this health risk.

Is it really the influence of psychic energy?
"So I will suppress your brain transformation at the beginning of the strengthening process. This suppression is temporary. Once your body is strengthened to the state of a near-sublimator, you will become strong enough to withstand the rapid transformation of your brain.

This safer situation can help you achieve "sublimation" on the spiritual level by triggering the manifestation and enhancement of your psychic talents.

Finally, with the highly enhanced body, the two combined will allow for smooth entry into the sublimation state."

Weng Mingyue spread her hands and said:

"The Ascendants call their bodies 'vessels', which is a very appropriate term. Whether it is the ancient obvious way of the Snake State or the shortcuts used by the Tiger State and the Acholi Consortium, the principle is the same.

Only a strong enough container can support the constantly sublimating spirit, and only a strong enough container can the power of the sublimator be perfectly exerted.

But you don’t have to worry that you will become a biochemical warrior like Ajie. They are another rather extreme strengthening idea. The two are only similar in means, but the core is completely different.

At this point, I must ask you about the secrets you have hidden."

The doctor pushed up his glasses, looked at Zhou Ke and said:

"The first two of the four operations are for the container itself. Starting from the third operation, we will go deep into the brain, that is, the psychic power. At that time, I must know your specific abilities in order to prescribe the right medicine. Of course, I understand that special talents are the capital for people like you to make a living. You can consider whether to tell me when the time comes.

In fact, after the first two operations, if everything goes well, you don’t even need drug stimulation in the future. You only need to release the restraints and inhibitions of the psychic organs, and you can accomplish this task naturally through the natural growth of psychic energy.”

"There's nothing I can't tell you, Mingyue. Since we're already partners, I definitely trust you."

Zhou Ke flicked the ash off his cigarette and said:
"It's just that my ability is special. I can collect masks and use them."

"mask?"

Weng Mingyue's eyes widened. He had never heard of such psychic skills.

Zhou Ke then spent a few minutes explaining his abilities in detail and took out the mask he had in his arms to show him.

Of course, like everyone else, Weng Mingyue could not see the four masks with completely different colors, shapes and abilities, which made him unable to help but reveal the same questioning expression as everyone else.

"That's why I don't want to talk about these things."

Zhou Ke complained:
"Every time I talk about these things, I feel like I'm delusional. But in fact, they are real, such as when I put on this red mask."

He put the madman's mask covered with black patterns on his face. The next moment, under Weng Mingyue's shocked gaze, Zhou Ke's eyes turned red and he became dangerous and brutal, just like a biochemical warrior going berserk.

His muscles also swelled, pushing up his clothes and making them crackle, as if they would burst at any second.

"For example, this assassin's mask."

Zhou Ke took off the madman's mask and returned to normal in a second. He put on the crow-shaped mask while breathing rapidly to suppress the remaining anger, and then he disappeared into the psychic phase and disappeared in front of Weng Mingyue.

The next second, he reappeared and looked at Weng Mingyue with strange eyes again.

"what happened?"

Weng Mingyue looked around and said:
"Is there anything wrong?"

"Oh, it's nothing, there's just a rabbit with wings lying behind you, and there's a spider with seven claws and thirteen eyes under your feet. They seem to like you very much."

Zhou Ke blinked and said something, which frightened Weng Mingyue so much that his hair stood on end. But the next moment, he realized the problem and shouted:

"Have you already activated 'clairvoyance'? Don't do this, it will only increase your mental stress!"

"Uh, I don't think this is normal psychic vision, so don't be nervous, I only enter the psychic phase when I wear this mask."

Zhou Ke waved his hands and said:

"Considering that this thing was obtained by killing Operator Acholi, I can confirm that the depth of the research of the Flash Organization on the psychic plane is probably beyond the imagination of an outside scholar like you."

“They do have similar projects, and my sister has been trying to get some inside information to show her worth to Mr. Acholi Jr.”

With full curiosity and desire to research, Weng Mingyue reached out and touched the mask that Zhou Ke placed on the table.

Of course he couldn't touch anything.

After trying several times, Weng Mingyue shook her head and said:

"I have never seen such psychic power. This is too bad. This means I must come up with a new set of strengthening ideas. I will be busy next. However, regarding this body strengthening plan, if there is no problem, I will start preparing.

Half a month later, we started the first strengthening. In the near future, we should maintain a healthy lifestyle, eat less spicy food, and avoid sex with our partners.
Ahem, you are single, so there is no problem, but you should do less craft work. "

"I sense your ill will, but it doesn't matter."

Zhou Ke snorted and said:
"Half a month won't work, that's too long. How about a week? Can you prepare it within a week?"

"No."

Weng Mingyue explained:

"It will take me half a month to get a few important materials from black market suppliers. I have the rest of the stuff, but these materials are not so easy to get. These high-end medical materials are monopolized by the Panis family, so we have to be patient."

"That is to say, the biochemical laboratory of the Panis Group must have these materials?"

Zhou Ke put out his cigarette in the ashtray, stood up and said:

"Go and prepare. The enhancement will start within a week! Moni and I will help you with the materials. Just make a list for me and don't worry about the rest. Also, can this high-end enhancement with the least side effects be used on other people?

Don't worry, we'll pay for it."

(End of this chapter)