27: Chapter 27 System Upgrade, Unlocking "Nanomedical Worms"
The indicator lights in the elevator shaft flickered downward, floor by floor.
Accompanied by a slight sensation of weightlessness, the clamor and the smell of blood from the surface were completely cut off.
"Ding."
Five levels underground, the core laboratory.
It was much quieter and far more authentic than the "high-tech showroom" above, which was just a facade for the CIA. There were no flashy glass curtain walls, only cold, silver metal walls and dense banks of server units.
The air was kept at a constant 22 degrees, and it was so quiet that one could only hear the low hum of the cooling fans.
Chen Yuan stepped out of the elevator, casually loosened his tie, and tossed it to Alice behind him.
He walked to the main console, where the golden icon representing the [Nano Technology Tree] was still flickering on his retina, radiating a heart-stopping allure.
"Open it."
Chen Yuan's voice echoed in the empty laboratory, "Let me see what this so-called 'Domain of God' is really made of."
Alice placed both hands on the console, data streams refreshing frantically in her eyes.
"Parsing blueprints... Building model... Holographic projection initiating."
Hum—
A deep blue beam of light rose from the floor, converging in mid-air into a microscopic particle magnified countless times.
It looked like a mechanical octopus the size of a bacterium, possessing eight extremely flexible tentacles, with a faint but steady red light flickering at its core.
[Product Name: Nano Medical Worm (Type I)]
[Function 1: Micro-repair. Can enter the human circulatory system to accurately identify and devour harmful substances such as cancer cells, blood clots, and viruses, repair damaged organ tissues, and even rejuvenate aging cells.]
[Function 2: Nerve takeover. When necessary, the medical worm can congregate at the Host's brainstem or heart to instantly cut off nerve signals or block blood flow, creating the illusion of a "natural death."]
[Energy consumption: High. Requires regular replenishment of specialized bio-electric energy fluid.]
Chen Yuan stared at the "little octopus" slowly swimming in the light and shadow, his eyes gradually becoming fanatical.
If the previous "Dali" was just a beast of burden that never knew fatigue.
Then this thing was a miracle that could bring people back from the dead.
"Perfect."
Chen Yuan reached out, his fingers passing through the illusory holographic projection as if grasping the fates of countless people, "Alice, do you know what this means?"
Alice tilted her head and analyzed rationally: "It means we can enter the high-end medical market. According to health data analysis of the global rich list, at least 60% of the top billionaires are willing to pay more than 30% of their assets for 'health'."
"No, your perspective is too small."
Chen Yuan shook his head, a mocking smile curling the corners of his mouth.
"This is not just a matter of money."
He paced beside the console, the sound of his leather shoes striking the floor crisp and pleasant.
"For those old guys standing at the top of the pyramid, money is just a number. Mansions, yachts, private jets—they grew bored with these things long ago."
"The only thing they fear is death."
"Time is the fairest thing in this world; it will mercilessly take away the beggar, just as it will the king."
Chen Yuan stopped abruptly, turned around, and stared intensely at the blue ball of light:
"But now, I have broken that fairness."
"What I hold in my hand is both an immunity pass and a death warrant."
"As long as I am willing, I can let an old man with terminal cancer live for another ten years, or I can make a strong, healthy man die suddenly in his sleep."
This is power.
More effective than guns and artillery, more intimidating than nuclear bombs.
With it, those wealthy tycoons, politicians, and royals who were once high and mighty, looking down on others, will all have to lower their noble heads and kneel before him like dogs, begging for mercy.
Because Chen Yuan is their only God.
"However..."
Alice interrupted Chen Yuan's reverie, pouring a bucket of cold water on him, "Boss, manufacturing this Nano Medical Worm requires extremely high energy support. With the current power load of the Pharmaceutical Factory, even at full capacity, we can only produce three units per month."
"Moreover, although the theoretical data is perfect, we lack actual human clinical data."
"Three units?"
Chen Yuan frowned.
Scarcity increases value, which is good, but this production volume is a bit too low.
"We'll deal with the energy issue later. If all else fails, we can steal electricity or build our own nuclear power plant."
Chen Yuan waved his hand, a flash of ruthlessness in his eyes, "As for human data... aren't there ready-made subjects outside?"
"Those gang bosses who just signed the agreement shouldn't have gone far yet, right?"
Alice instantly understood what her boss meant: "Do you need to add a nano-injection to their 'physical examination' program?"
"Of course."
Chen Yuan sneered, "Since they have joined Umbrella, they must sacrifice themselves for science. This is for the cause of human health, after all."
Just then, the laboratory's red alarm light suddenly flashed twice.
That was the signal for an external communication request.
"Boss."
Victor's hurried voice came from the wall communicator, sounding as if he had just finished running an 800-meter dash, "You had better come up immediately."
"What's wrong?"
Chen Yuan was slightly displeased, "If it's just another blind gang coming to collect protection money, let Tyrant handle it; don't bother me."
"No, it's not a gang."
Victor swallowed hard, his voice carrying a sense of awe and nervousness never heard before, "It's a phone call. An encrypted satellite line, calling from Europe."
"Europe?"
Chen Yuan's heart stirred.
"The caller claims to be a butler from the Rothschild Family."
Victor's voice was trembling, "He said... their family head is dying. Doctors all over the world have sentenced him to death."
"They don't know where they heard the news about 'Madame Mary's rejuvenation,' and they want to ask you..."
"If you still have that medicine that can 'prolong life'."
The laboratory instantly fell silent.
Only the Nano Medical Worm on the holographic projection continued to swim tirelessly, emitting a faint blue light.
Chen Yuan looked at the ball of light, the expression on his face changing from surprise to amusement, and finally into a long laugh.
"Hahahaha..."
The laughter echoed in the empty basement.
It really is like someone delivering a pillow just as you're feeling sleepy.
Just unlocked the King of Hell's Book of Life and Death, and the first big deal has already arrived on its own.
Rothschild.
That behemoth which claims to "possess half the world's wealth" and has controlled financial storms from behind the scenes for centuries.
"It seems my lab rats have arrived."
Chen Yuan adjusted his shirt collar and snapped his fingers at Alice:
"Let's go, let's take the call."
"Remember to keep our posture high."
He strode toward the elevator, his back as straight as a pine tree, his voice filled with an indescribable arrogance:
"Tell that butler that this place is not a charity."
"Want to live? Fine."
"Tell him to bring sincerity and come beg me on his knees."