271: Chapter 271 Return to Binjiang Base

In Oriental Chen's view, the side effects of Gene Programming were no less than an atomic bomb.

The destructive power caused by an atomic bomb is devastating, but it is actually localized and temporary.

But Gene Programming is different.

This technology will completely disrupt evolution and will lead life down an unpredictable path.

Simply put, the process of natural evolution causes life to naturally adapt to new environments. Its changes to an organism's genes are orderly and gradual. Unfavorable evolutions will be eliminated, while favorable evolutions will achieve significant development.

But Gene Programming is different; by simply inputting a DNA sequence into a computer, new life forms can be created. Such life forms do not exist naturally in the ecosystem, and their sudden appearance is uncertain and unstable for the entire ecosystem.

He was unsure whether the world in which humans live, as an independent ecosystem, was prepared for the birth of unknown life forms.

Uncertainty means uncontrollability.

Uncontrollability means unpredictable risks.

Oriental Chen had originally not planned to develop gene programming technology, but the current problem forced him to face this issue again.

He fell into deep thought for a long time.

"Mr. Dongfang, are the results out yet?" Niu Xingwang was too anxious, and seeing Oriental Chen's prolonged silence, he couldn't help but send a message.

Oriental Chen was conflicted.

He didn't know how to answer.

Now, whether to develop gene programming technology and whether to save Niu Xingwang's son had become the same question.

"Xiao Lin, let's put gene programming technology aside for now. If the subject needs to be moved, how can we ensure his life safety?" Oriental Chen asked.

The question of whether to develop gene programming technology was still unresolved, but the matter needed to be dealt with immediately. Niu Xingwang couldn't stay in the capital indefinitely; the longer he stayed, the greater the risk. Because tomorrow, people from the Gongyan Institute would arrive at the Huatong Chamber of Commerce, and at that point, a showdown would be inevitable.

Once the cards were on the table, the Gongyan Institute would undoubtedly stand against the Huatong Chamber of Commerce, and it would be impossible to bring his son back.

"Commander, a vital signs maintenance plan has been formulated. The central control device will monitor the subject in real-time according to this plan. What you need to do is prepare as much nutrient solution as possible to provide necessary energy for the body," Xiao Lin replied.

"Okay, I understand," Oriental Chen said.

Niu Xingwang had brought a good amount of nutrient solution before setting off. Because Oriental Chen knew very clearly how frantically the central control capsule would command the nanorobots inside the body to ensure the user's survival as much as possible.

"Brother Niu, let's discuss the test results after you return. The immediate priority is for you to evacuate as soon as possible," Oriental Chen replied.

"Okay! So what should we pay attention to during the evacuation process?" Niu Xingwang didn't hesitate; he also knew that the capital was not a place to stay long.

"You must carry the nutrient solution with you, and the central control device must remain on. I will monitor his vital signs in real-time here, and I will tell you when a nutrient solution injection is needed," Oriental Chen explained.

"Okay, I understand!" Niu Xingwang replied.

So he assigned tasks to the nurses beside him: one person was responsible for holding the central control device, and another was responsible for safekeeping the nutrient solution. Both had to stay by the patient's side at all times, ready to act.

After arranging everything, Niu Xingwang and his group swiftly left the Gongyan Institute and flew towards Binjiang.

...

Meilin Settlement, Mozhou City, Yusu Province.

"Left Brother, it's so late, is there something you need?" Mayor Gong asked.

It was already past eleven at night, and Left Wen Shan's unannounced visit greatly surprised Gong Kaiming.

"Gong Brother, something big has happened! I came here to discuss it with you," Left Wen Shan said anxiously.

"Something happened? What happened?" Gong Kaiming couldn't help but become nervous, seeing Left Wen Shan's anxious expression.

"The Lianshui Settlement in Huaizhou City has been captured!" Left Wen Shan said.

"Captured? What do you mean?" Mayor Gong was confused.

He thought it had been overrun by zombies. But as far as he knew, for a long time, there had been no instances of Settlements being overrun by zombies.

"Just a few hours ago, Mayor Rong of the Huailing Settlement led people to capture the Lianshui Settlement," Left Wen Shan explained.

"Left Brother, don't joke. Mayor Rong is the Mayor of Huaizhou City and already manages the Lianshui Settlement, so how can you say it was captured?" Mayor Gong immediately relaxed upon hearing this.

"Old Gong, you are really too naive," Left Wen Shan said, pointing at him and shaking his head.

"What do you mean?" Mayor Gong asked.

"I ask you, what is my identity?" Left Wen Shan asked.

"Don't you know your own identity?" Mayor Gong glanced at him, not answering, but throwing the question back.

"Tsk, you really are a blockhead. Let me tell you, I am the Mayor of Mozhou City, right?" Left Wen Shan asked.

"That's right," Mayor Gong replied.

"Meilin belongs to Mos, right?" Left Wen Shan continued to ask.

"That's right," Mayor Gong continued to answer.

"Then I ask you, if I asked you to merge into our Suiyang Anbu, would you be willing?" Left Wen Shan asked.

"Get lost!" Gong Kaiming cursed with a laugh.