Cataclysmic Era: I can unlock the tech tree

Two days later.

"Dr. Ding, the condition of the six patients has deteriorated somewhat!"

Upon hearing this, Ding Xueming, who was resting on the table, trembled and suddenly opened his eyes, standing up from his chair.

"What's going on!?"

Ding Xueming hurriedly walked to the holographic image.

Upon seeing the screen filled with fluctuating vital signs data, his face instantly paled: "Drug resistance?"

The researcher beside him nodded, his voice slightly hoarse, and said, "I'm afraid so."

"This antibiotic is about to become ineffective."

Ding Xueming was silent for a moment, then raised his hand and rubbed his stiff face vigorously: "How could this be..."

"How could these bacteria adapt so quickly in such a short time?"

The researcher looked bitter: "Professor Ding, this should be related to their reproduction rate."

"Don't underestimate these bacteria just because it's only been two days; they've multiplied countless times already."

"Sigh..." Ding Xueming sighed again, "Let's try a different antibiotic."

He was well aware that this method could only provide a temporary delay.

Once all available antibiotics are used up, death will be the only outcome for these six starship pilots.

He silently turned his head and glanced at the tightly closed door of the temporary laboratory next to him.

"Now, we can only place our hopes on Professor Lü and his team."

……

Inside the laboratory.

Lu Yongchang sat blankly in the chair, staring at the countless experimental data on the holographic image in front of him.

Over the past two days, they have tried countless methods.

But without exception.

They all failed when faced with bacteria with such an extremely strong "will to survive".

With "innate advantages" plus "hard work," he swore he had never seen such outrageous bacteria!

He gave a soft, bitter laugh.

It seems that the heavens harbor immense malice towards humankind, a civilization that has only just begun to stumble and learn.

What is this?

Full of ambition, I left the beginner village, only to be taught a lesson by a slime by the roadside?

"If only... human immune cells could multiply indefinitely like this bacterium..."

Mao Zhengzhi's muttering came from the side.

Lu Yongchang shook his head in annoyance: "What a joke, unlimited proliferation... isn't that cancer?"

His voice gradually weakened.

A flash of inspiration crossed his mind.

He tried to grasp that glimmer of inspiration, but no matter how hard he tried, he remained just out of reach.

This feeling of being neither close nor distant caused him some pain.

"professor?"

Mao Zhengzhi, who was standing nearby, noticed Lü Yongchang's unusual behavior and asked him in a low voice.

"Tsk..." Lu Yongchang clicked his tongue impatiently. "Brother Mao, you just said, unlimited proliferation?"

Mao Zhengzhi was startled by Lü Yongchang's reaction.

In his memory, he had never seen Lü Yongchang like this before.

Perhaps it's because of too much pressure.

After all, this bacterial problem is related to the future of Mars City.

Thinking of this, he sighed softly, trying to comfort Lü Yongchang: "Yongchang, you don't need to be so anxious. Biological matters are inherently..."

"No, that's not right." Lü Yongchang clearly didn't listen to Mao Zhengzhi's words.

"Unlimited proliferation...immune cells..."

He muttered to himself.

Suddenly, the gloom on his face vanished!

"Brother Mao, I understand! I know the solution!"

As he spoke, Lü Yongchang grabbed Mao Zhengzhi's shoulder forcefully and shook him violently, saying, "Nanobots! Medical pod technology!"

Upon hearing Lü Yongchang's words, Mao Zhengzhi froze on the spot.

Ignoring the tight grip on his shoulders, his previously dim eyes gradually brightened.

"yes……"

"If we just inject enough nanorobots to identify and eliminate these bacteria one by one, wouldn't that solve the problem?!"

A simple, direct, yet highly effective solution.

Lu Yongchang took a few deep breaths to calm his agitated emotions: "Brother Mao, what's the progress of the medical module at the biological laboratory?"

Mao Zhengzhi looked somewhat embarrassed.

"Professor, the medical pod technology is not yet mature, and we have not conducted any experiments."

Lü Yongchang nodded thoughtfully.

"Haven't any experiments been conducted yet...?"

"So that means the basic functionality has been implemented?"

Mao Zhengzhi's lips twitched.

Is this even possible?!

"Professor, this is something injected into the human body. If anything goes wrong, it could be a serious matter!"

"Once it gets out of control, it disperses throughout the body..."

Mao Zhengzhi wanted to persuade Lü Yongchang.

This seemingly perfect technology hides enormous risks.

"Professor, we have received a message from Academician Ding Xueming." Zero's voice interrupted their argument, "The bacteria in Gale Crater have developed resistance to the first batch of relatively effective antibiotics."

"Because the second batch of antibiotics was not effective against Gaelic bacteria, the current health condition of the six starship pilots is not optimistic."

Zero's words put an end to their argument.

"Zero, bring all those medical nanorobots from the biological lab," Mao Zhengzhi said with a wry smile. "And while you're at it, open up the production line; we might need a lot of medical nanorobots."

Seeing the strange look that Lü Yongchang was giving him, Mao Zhengzhi shrugged helplessly.

"Is there anything left to argue about?"

"The person is almost gone, so let's try anything, no matter what!"

Lu Yongchang was slightly taken aback, then smiled and gently patted Mao Zhengzhi's shoulder: "Brother Mao, don't say that."

"Just think, if this succeeds, how much could the development of the medical pod be accelerated?"

"That's an incredible achievement!"

Mao Zhengzhi just smiled wryly and looked in the direction of the biological laboratory in Mars City: "Let's hope so."

……

Zero is very efficient.

Just over ten minutes later, the medical nanorobot was transported to Port No. 10.

Outside Port No. 10, the group stood in the laboratory, watching the holographic image in front of them with trepidation.

The thick syringe was filled with a silvery-white liquid with a strong metallic smell.

"Professor?" Mao Zhengzhi glanced at Lü Yongchang subconsciously.

"Zero, begin injection!"

Lü Yongchang took on this responsibility.

As soon as he finished speaking, the silvery-white medical nanorobot was injected into Bai Yixuan's body.

This is also his duty as captain.

He needs to test the effects of medical nanorobots on five teammates.

A few minutes later.

"Professor, the medical nanorobots have been activated!"

Zero's voice echoed in the quiet laboratory.

P.S. Three chapters today!