Cataclysmic Era: I can unlock the tech tree

Two months later.

Since the breakthrough in second-generation quantum computer technology, the computing power has been greatly improved. Less than 0.01% of the computing power was used to make a simple modification to the laboratory.

Among them, Lü Yongchang's office was naturally the highlight of the renovation.

"Professor, there are some things in the biology sub-lab that you might be interested in."

Suddenly, a blue light shone on the desk, and a holographic projection of a refined-looking man in a black suit appeared in mid-air.

This is an anthropomorphic image with zero autonomous choice.

As for why the human form was chosen...

This is also to facilitate better communication with researchers within the Academy of Sciences.

Lu Yongchang looked up from the documents in front of him and frowned as he looked at the holographic image in front of him.

"Something I'm interested in? What?"

As Lü Yongchang finished speaking, the holographic projection interface subtly changed.

At this time, holographic projection was only a first-generation product, with extremely monotonous colors.

A blue screen began to play in front of Lü Yongchang.

As the "video" played, Zero's voice continued to ring out.

"Professor, Academician Mao Zhengzhi has made a major breakthrough in the technology of balancing in hypergravity."

Lu Yongchang's eyes lit up suddenly, and he immediately put down his pen and stood up from his chair.

"I'm coming right away!"

"receive."

The holographic image on the desk slowly faded away.

……

Biological sub-laboratory.

"Brother Mao!"

As soon as Lü Yongchang entered the laboratory, he saw Mao Zhengzhi standing excitedly in front of the lab table, observing something.

Lu Yongchang's shouts clearly startled Mao Zhengzhi.

He jolted violently, then turned angrily toward the door.

Upon seeing that the visitor was Lü Yongchang, he immediately performed a wonderful "Sichuan Opera face-changing" act.

The anger on his face transformed into a bright smile in just a few seconds.

"Professor Lü, you've come at the perfect time!" Mao Zhengzhi jogged up to Lü Yongchang, grabbed his sleeve, and said cheerfully, "Come on, come on, I'll show you something amazing!"

Lu Yongchang raised an eyebrow: "You've completed the task I assigned you, haven't you?"

Mao Zhengzhi's expression froze, and the smile on his face instantly faded by more than half: "You...how did you know?"

"I don't think I've reported it yet?"

Lü Yongchang turned his head and glanced at the camera next to him.

"Sigh... I was originally planning to give you a surprise, but never mind, come with me and I'll show you the results of our lab's research over the past few months."

As he spoke, Mao Zhengzhi exerted force again, pulling Lü Yongchang back to the experimental table where he had been sitting.

On the lab bench.

A small white mouse lies quietly in a bottle of pale yellow solution.

The white mouse had several tubes inserted into its body.

Based on their location, Lü Yongchang could roughly determine the function of these catheters.

It's simply used for feeding and excretion.

The mouse's eyes were closed, and its abdomen rose and fell slightly, just like it was breathing normally in the air.

Mao Zhengzhi gently tapped the glass bottle.

The crisp sound of the glass bottle startled the little white mouse inside. It opened its small eyes wide, a look of panic in them. But when it saw that it was Mao Zhengzhi, the mouse's movements slowed down again.

"How is it?"

Mao Zhengzhi looked at Lü Yongchang with a smug expression.

Lu Yongchang looked thoughtfully at the white mouse in the solution, nodded slightly, and exclaimed from the bottom of his heart, "Impressive!"

"But... why does this little white mouse look a bit familiar?" Lu Yongchang frowned slightly as he carefully examined the little white mouse in the container.

"Ahem!" Mao Zhengzhi said somewhat awkwardly, "This is Aurora's twin brother, it's normal that you recognize him."

Lü Yongchang: "..."

Blanch!

A Family of Loyal Martyrs

Lu Yongchang shook his head helplessly: "How long has it lived?"

Mao Zhengzhi held up his finger and showed a number.

"Two days?" Lü Yongchang frowned. "That's a bit short..."

"No, it's two weeks." Mao Zhengzhi said with a smirk and beaming, "You absolutely can't imagine how amazing this solution is."

"In our researchers' words, it's like artificial amniotic fluid!"

"Considering the deep-sea model you mentioned, we've named this pale yellow solution 'Deep-Sea Liquid.'"

A hint of surprise flashed in Lü Yongchang's eyes.

Two weeks!

That's taking a long time!

Are there any long-term effects?

Lu Yongchang asked in a deep voice.

After all, the aftereffects of such underwater breathing experiments are often quite serious.

The underwater breathing experiments conducted by the United States initially achieved some success, but in the end, all the researchers died from lung infections.

As for why...

One issue is that the fluid inhaled into the lungs cannot be completely expelled.

On the other hand, these fluids carry a large number of bacteria and microorganisms on the surface of the human body, which can cause infection after entering the lungs.

When the core issue of aftereffects was brought up, Mao Zhengzhi's expression immediately became much more serious.

He turned his head and winked at the researcher next to him, then said in a deep voice.

"So far, we have not found any long-term effects."

"After thoroughly disinfecting the mice's bodies, we also added a small amount of antibiotics to the deep-sea fluid."

"In addition, we have improved the filtration and purification equipment." As he spoke, Mao Zhengzhi pointed to a machine next to him.

Curious, Lü Yongchang walked over to the machine and examined it closely: "What can this thing do?"

"Professor Lü, don't underestimate it!" Mao Zhengzhi said seriously, "This little white mouse survived for two weeks unharmed, all thanks to it!"

"On the one hand, it can filter out various large particles of impurities in deep-sea fluid, such as hair and dander."

"On the other hand, it can reduce the number of bacteria and viruses in the deep-sea fluid as much as possible through ultraviolet light, and with the addition of a small amount of antibiotics, the infection problem is completely eliminated."

"In addition, it can combine deep-sea fluid with fresh oxygen and expel excess carbon dioxide and other waste gases."

Lü Yongchang nodded silently, his eyes filled with amazement.

"What about the issue of draining the deep-sea fluid?"

"If you can't expel all the air from your lungs..."

Mao Zhengzhi's smile deepened: "Why do we need to expel it?"

"You mean..." Lü Yongchang's eyes lit up.

"Since we can't make our lungs expel all the fluid, why don't we make them absorb it?" Mao Zhengzhi chuckled and pointed to the pale yellow liquid in front of him. "This deep-sea fluid is harmless to the human body and can be completely absorbed."

"As for the aftereffects... maybe you'll need to use the restroom more often after you come out of there," Mao Zhengzhi said with a shrug and a humorous tone.

Just then, the researcher who had left earlier hurried back carrying several breeding cages.