Embers Ad Infinitum

The middle-aged woman in charge just wanted to chat a few words and didn't really care whether there were more or less people.

She turned the LCD screen on the table to Bai Chen and launched the mouse:

"You make your own choice, fill out the application form and let me know when you've made your choice.

"There is nothing marked about the biological prosthetics here, indicating that you can transplant them for free. The yellow ones require additional contribution points. The specific number is written at the back. Although the red ones are free, they are very risky and you must sign a contract. Volunteer Agreement.

"The genetic modification category is a reward for you. They are all free. Different colors represent different risks. You should take good care of yourself."

Bai Chen nodded politely:

"Thanks."

Shang Jianyao immediately pointed to the chair opposite the display screen:

"Sit down."

Bai Chen didn't want to bend down to operate it. It would be too tiring and troublesome. She sat down calmly, turned the mouse wheel, pulled up the list of biological prosthetics, and looked at the options.

Many of these were mentioned and analyzed by Jiang Baimian before, including the "venomous snake" type, the "dragon" type, the "feline" type, the "abnormal bat" type, the "black rat man" type, and the "phoenix" type. "type……

——The name of the biological prosthetic limb is not necessarily a real creature. The rule is to comprehensively consider the corresponding prototype and final function. If it prefers the latter, it will often be named after a fantasy or mythical creature.

While Bai Chen was flipping through the pages, Shang Jianyao came over without treating him as an outsider and pointed. Jiang Baimian was on the other side. Only Long Yuehong was not in a good position and had to hold on to the back of the chair. Help with reference from top to bottom.

Several people discussed it for a while, and Bai Chen, who had a plan in mind, quickly made up his mind.

She chose a "mermaid" type biological prosthesis.

This kind of bioprosthetic limb technology is stable and not risky. It requires a large amount of additional contribution points. But Bai Chen calculated that his savings plus the field subsidy that will be released soon are almost enough - Jiang Baimian has He had promised that he could lend her a large amount of contribution points for free, but Bai Chen felt that he would not lend her money if he could.

The cost is one thing, and the function of the "mermaid" biological prosthetic limb is another reason why Bai Chen finally chose it.

It has the ability to absorb oxygen from water, which is achieved through a special skin surface layer and corresponding internal structure.

This can effectively solve the problem of certain deficiencies in the underwater combat capabilities of the "Old Adjustment Team" - according to descriptions, humans transplanted with this biological prosthetic limb can survive nearly 24 hours underwater, even if they exercise vigorously, they can still survive for two hours. About hours.

In addition, the "mermaid" bioprosthetic limb also has two abilities.

One is "Jet Flame" - the cells of this kind of biological prosthetic limb are active. Not only can they produce oil themselves, but they can also absorb fat from Bai Chen's body and store it. These fuels will be transformed and compressed into the palm of the prosthetic limb at critical moments. Creates a flamethrower-like effect.

Of course, this replenishment is slow and may not be fully restored for several days. The designers have considered this and used the special skin surface to add the function of directly absorbing oil fuel. In other words, Bai Chen can Replenish the flamethrower's fuel by inserting your arm into a gasoline can.

The second is "infrasound attack".

This is the main means of harming the "mermaid-type" bioprosthetic limbs underwater, and it can also play a great role in other environments.

As a biological prosthetic, the intensity of the infrasound it produces is not too high. It is divided into several frequency bands and is mainly aimed at humans. It can cause the target to have reactions such as dizziness, nausea and depression. In the best case, it can make the enemy comatose.

"This is okay." Jiang Baimian agreed with Bai Chen's choice.

Shang Jianyao even looked envious:

“You can set off your own fireworks!

"You can also dive for a long time..."

He seems to want to get himself a biological prosthetic leg like this.

"Not bad." Long Yuehong echoed the team leader's words.

Bai Chen no longer hesitated and made the mark.

After completing this matter, she began to consider the specific goals of genetic surgery based on the characteristics of biological prostheses, her own fighting habits and the risks of modification at different points.

Watching the pages turning page by page, Long Yuehong cautiously suggested:

"You are good at sniping, you can strengthen your 'talent' in this area."

He had just seen that the risk of transforming the points related to "Firearm Talent" was very low.

Bai Chen nodded gently and said:

"That's one of the options."

The upper limit of genetic modification is three traits, and the "gun talent" corresponds to more points, and there are many aspects that can be improved, and the risk-benefit ratio is very good.

——"Firearm talent" includes improvements in vision, reaction, judgment, perception, and coordination.

Seeing that she had finalized the first renovation project, Jiang Baimian considered and said:

“For the second one, I suggest you choose ‘self-healing ability enhancement’.

"On the one hand, this is because if you are active underwater for a long time, even if there is no lack of oxygen, the body will be under a lot of environmental pressure. Over time, you will have various problems, such as rheumatism. On the other hand, it is 'infrasound' The principle of attack is the special vibration of certain cells in the biological prosthesis, which will also have a certain impact on your own body."

The risk of modifying relevant points is higher than that of "gun talent", but after listening to Jiang Baimian's words, both Bai Chen and Long Yuehong felt it was necessary to add this.

Only the honest Shang Jianyao muttered:

"That's not a big problem. When it becomes a big problem, who knows whether you will still be alive..."

Before he finished speaking, Jiang Baimian stared back.

During this process, Long Yuehong even glared at him.

When Bai Chen put "enhancement of self-healing ability" into the surgical target, Jiang Baimian laughed softly:

“Are you worried that the risks of transformation in this area are relatively high?

“Don’t worry, I have a solution. The latest research shows that when doing ‘self-healing enhancement’ transformation, adding ‘immunity improvement’ can form a balance in the postoperative reaction and effectively reduce the probability of genetic collapse.

"And the combination of the two also allows you to adapt to more polluted environments."

After Bai Chen listened quietly, he was silent for a while and said:

"good."

She showed enough trust in Jiang Baimian's proposal.

Hearing this, Shang Jianyao sighed:

"None of these three qualities are as interesting as the 'Merman' biological prosthetic limb."

"Then which one do you want?" Jiang Baimian glanced at this guy.

Shang Jianyao pointed to one of the rows of words and said:

"this."

He chose "reduce damage".

After the corresponding transformation, the skin and muscles will undergo great changes, which can effectively reduce the damage caused by guns and bombs.

"You don't have to think about it." Jiang Baimian said with a "haha" smile, "This is a large-scale, high-risk transformation, and it is only recommended to be used on fertilized eggs. For adults like you, there is 100% genetic collapse."

Shang Jianyao was very disappointed.

While the two were talking, Bai Chen completed the application form, handed over the mouse, and turned the display back to its original orientation.

"You swipe the electronic card and pay 50% of the contribution points. When the operation is successful, you can make up the rest." The middle-aged woman pointed to the card swipe machine next to her.

After Bai Chen paid the fee, she nodded:

"I will now officially make an appointment for you."

"How long will it take?" Bai Chen asked.

The middle-aged woman checked and said:

"The 'Merkin' type biological prosthetic limbs are ready-made, and there is no need to wait. Therefore, you will be notified within one week at the latest and within three days at the earliest."

…………

Floor 647, Room 14.

"Are you nervous?" I don't know which Shang Jianyao "interviewed" Bai Chen.

"It's okay." Bai Chen originally planned to respond calmly.

But for some reason, she added:

"I wasn't too nervous when I followed you into the 'Underground Ark'."

The risk factors of these two things are actually about the same.

Shang Jianyao looked "shocked":

"You, you still have such a side!

"They will all mock me and Dabai for being reckless!"

Jiang Baimian cleared his throat and helped Bai Chen resolve his embarrassment:

"Hey, how are you recovering from your mental trauma? Are you going to explore room '522' tonight?"

As expected, Shang Jianyao's attention was diverted:

"It was completely fine last night. After exploring for a while, I discovered the 'Tieshan City Second Food Company'."

"Ah?" Long Yuehong was surprised and confused as he listened.

One of the five holy places in Buddhism?

Could this be too much of a coincidence?

Jiang Baimian frowned slightly:

"Isn't this too coincidental?

"Could it be that someone wanted you to know something and discover something, so he specially moved room '522' to be near you?"

"Possibly, the rival of 'Bodhi' or 'Zhuang Sheng'?" Shang Jianyao has obviously thought about this issue.

Jiang Baimian thought for a moment and asked:

"What's going on inside?"

Shang Jianyao rushed to tell the story of last night's experience, and finally concluded:

"I feel strange gazes from time to time, and the woman's reaction is also very strange. She is actually afraid of me. She must be the big BOSS..."

In a place where "unintentional people" cannot enter and there are no other survivors, there is obviously a big problem for such a woman to live for seven, eight or even ten years.

"You have only searched two floors, and you are not sure if there are other 'people' there." Jiang Baimian picked a place that was not logically rigorous.

She thought about it and said:

“No further exploration for now.

"When the time for Xiaobai's surgery is determined, I will arrange an outing for training. You can apply for the 'Six Senses Pearl' and then go."

In this way, Shang Jianyao has two powerful items, the "Six Senses Pearl" and the "Angel of Life" necklace, to ensure his own safety.

Shang Jianyao did not respond directly, but was concerned about another question:

"How will the negative effects manifest if you carry the corresponding props in the 'Soul Corridor'?"

He looked eager to try it out, as if he couldn't wait to experiment with the "Angel of Life" necklace.

Jiang Baimian gave his own speculation from a theoretical perspective:

"Perhaps... the type that affects the body will lose its effect, but the type that affects the mind will still be effective."

The body of the awakened person in the "soul corridor" is only the embodiment of the spirit.