79: Chapter 79 Jiang Chen: Ahem, how about reproductive isolation?

The air in the bedroom was so scorching it felt like sparks could fly.

In the holographic projection, Jiang Wanqiu was staring with those watery red eyes, waiting expectantly for the Father God to impart the "technical essentials." Meanwhile, Jiang Chen sat on the edge of the bed, feeling as if thousands of ants were crawling under his seat.

Throwing samples into the game?

How could you even think of that!

Not to mention how embarrassing this operation would be, what if the child born is a little monster with three heads and six arms? Wouldn't that be a sin?

"Cough, cough, Wanqiu, calm down first."

Jiang Chen cleared his throat, deciding to hoist the banner of science and use the ocean of knowledge to extinguish the raging desire in the Empress's heart. He assumed the posture of an academic authority and said earnestly:

"Although I don't doubt Zero's technology, biology has iron laws."

"Have you heard of 'reproductive isolation'?"

Jiang Wanqiu shook her head blankly, her silver hair swaying with the movement, looking somewhat adorable: "What is that? Is it some kind of powerful sealing technique?"

"Something like that."

Jiang Chen spouted nonsense with a straight face: "It's like… tigers and lions. Although they are both big cats, it is difficult for them to have offspring. Even if they do, they are unhealthy."

He pointed at the screen, then at himself, trying to explain this cross-dimensional ethical dilemma in the simplest language possible:

"Look, you are a human from the Wasteland, having undergone thousands of years of radiation mutation and genetic modification; you are a proper 'New Human.' And me? I am a 'pure blood' from the old era."

"The two of us are two species that have crossed time and space, crossed dimensions!"

"The genetic difference between us might be greater than that between a human and a monkey!"

Jiang Chen became more fluent as he spoke, feeling like a logic genius. "So, forcing genetic fusion is very dangerous. If the gene chain collapses, or if an… cough, indescribable child of an ancient god is born, that would be irresponsible to you and to the entire Dawn City!"

These words were well-reasoned and emotionally sincere.

Jiang Wanqiu listened, stunned.

The frenzy in her eyes gradually cooled, replaced by a deep sense of loss and panic.

"Is… is that so?"

She lowered her head, looking at her slender, powerful hands, her voice trembling, "Is Wanqiu's genes… already so inferior that they don't even qualify to carry the Father God's bloodline?"

"No, no, no, it's not inferiority, it's difference! It's…"

Jiang Chen was about to strike while the iron was hot and end this topic completely.

Just then.

"Creak—"

The bedroom door was pushed open.

Ikaros, wearing a black and white maid outfit with mechanical cat ears on her head, walked in carrying a plate of cut fruit. She walked silently, drifting to Jiang Chen's side like a ghost.

"Master, it is time to replenish vitamins."

She put down the fruit plate, her emerald mechanical pupils scanning the holographic projection of Jiang Wanqiu, then scanning Jiang Chen.

Then, her high-performance processor, which was on 24/7 to "better serve the master," automatically started running.

"Detected conversation keywords: reproductive isolation, genetic fusion, offspring reproduction."

Ikaros tilted her head, her cat ears twitched twice, and she emitted an emotionless electronic voice:

"Reminder: Master's biological theory has major logical loopholes."

Jiang Chen's heart skipped a beat.

He turned his head sharply, using his eyes to frantically signal this clueless artificial idiot: Shut up! Shut up! Can't you see I'm bullshitting her?

But unfortunately.

As an upright household AI, Ikaros clearly hadn't unlocked the "read the room" skill tree. She only believed in data, she believed in truth.

"According to this unit's recent deep scan of the master's body, as well as the reverse analysis of the target's holographic data…"

Ikaros extended her finger and projected a complex genetic comparison chart in the air, covered in dense, spiral DNA chains:

"The conclusion is as follows:"

"Master once consumed [S-Class Genetic Enhancement Serum] from the Wasteland. This serum has completely remodeled the master's underlying genetic sequence, making it perfectly compatible with the Wasteland environment."

"In other words…"

She pointed at the matching rate value of 99.99%, reporting in an extremely professional voice that made Jiang Chen want to die:

"From a biological perspective, the master and the target Jiang Wanqiu belong to a 'perfect match' of the same species."

"Not only is there no reproductive isolation, but because of the extremely high genetic complementarity, the probability of producing a 'super offspring' is as high as 98%."

"Therefore…"

Ikaros turned her head, looking at the petrified Jiang Chen, and gave the final tactical suggestion:

"This unit suggests: No need to worry, execute the reproduction procedure immediately."

"If there are technical difficulties, this unit can provide 'posture guidance' and 'conception rate optimization plans.'"

Dead silence.

The bedroom fell into a deathly silence.

Jiang Chen opened his mouth, staring at the still-flickering "99.9%," feeling like ten thousand grass mud horses were galloping through his heart, finally trampling him into meat paste.

Backstab!

This was a naked backstab!

I spent 250 million to buy you back, just for you to betray your master at this critical moment?

And posture guidance?

What the hell does a household robot know about postures!

On the other side of the screen.

Jiang Wanqiu, who had already been in despair, was frozen stiff after hearing this.

She looked up in disbelief, staring fixedly at the genetic comparison chart, the light in her eyes reigniting from dead ash, instantly turning into a prairie fire!

"Father God…"

Her voice trembled; it was the trembling of extreme excitement, "Is… is what she said true?"

"You took the Wasteland's serum? Your genes… have already accepted Wanqiu?"

"No isolation? No danger?"

"We can… have perfect offspring?"

Jiang Chen covered his face in pain.

There was no explaining it now.

This damn thing was impossible to explain!

The data was right there, ironclad evidence. If he made any more excuses, he would be questioning the Empress's intelligence, and even more so, questioning science!

"Cough, well…"

Jiang Chen lowered his hand, looking at the Empress on the screen who was already so excited she was starting to unbutton her clothes and eager to crawl through the network cable, his brain running at full speed, trying to find the last straw.

"Wanqiu, data is dead, but people are alive."

Jiang Chen took a deep breath, his tone becoming incomparably deep, carrying a hint of mystery like a charlatan:

"Although there are no physiological obstacles, but…"

"The birth of a divine child is not just the union of flesh, but the fusion of souls."

"Such a sacred ritual must absolutely not be completed hastily through a cold container! That is a disrespect to life, and a desecration of the feelings between you and me!"

He stood up, walked to the holographic projection, looked through the void, stared directly into Jiang Wanqiu's eyes, and said word by word:

"Wanqiu, listen."

"If there really is to be such a day, I hope…"

"I hope it is at a real, warm moment where we can touch each other's body temperature."

"Instead of passing a cold bottle across two worlds like doing an experiment."

"Do you… understand what I mean?"

This was a delaying tactic.

And also a killing move.

Since he couldn't refuse technically, he would raise the value! Raise this matter to the height of "soul" and "love"!

Sure enough.

After hearing these words, the frenzy in Jiang Wanqiu's eyes faded slightly, replaced by a tenderness that was moved beyond measure.

"Father God…"

She covered her mouth, tears swirling in her eyes, "So… you cherish Wanqiu this much?"

"You don't want Wanqiu to be wronged, you want to give Wanqiu a perfect ritual…"

"Wanqiu understands!"

She wiped away her tears, her eyes becoming unprecedentedly firm, that domineering aura belonging to the Empress returning:

"Since that's the case, then there is only one way."

"Break it!"

Jiang Wanqiu pointed at the surrounding void, her voice resounding and powerful:

"Since distance is an obstacle, then eliminate the distance!"

"Since dimension is a wall, then punch through this wall!"

"Father God, wait for me!"

"Wanqiu will definitely speed up the excavation of the ruins! I will definitely find that legendary 'star gate' technology!"

"By then, Wanqiu will personally cross this sea of stars, come to your side, and on your bed…"

She blushed, her voice becoming smaller, yet still firm:

"Demand that… perfect ritual from you!"

"Click."

The video call hung up.

Jiang Chen looked at the black screen again, collapsing onto the bed like he was drained.

The good news is: No need to put that stuff in a bottle for now.

The bad news is: This girl's idea of coming over wasn't dispelled, but instead, like adding nuclear fuel, it burned even brighter.

"What a sin…"

Jiang Chen looked at the ceiling, then at Ikaros next to him who had an "Am I doing a good job?" look on her face, and sighed helplessly.

"Looks like the progress of building the sun needs to be sped up."

"Otherwise, when she really kills her way over, my little body… I'm afraid I won't be able to hold up."