Old Master Nie habitually raised his head, as if giving a practical lesson to his subordinates and students. "These days, we haven't found any substances with special effects like 'methyladrenaline'. However, today, when we were exploring whether 'poisonous people' have fertility and trying to verify whether the life seeds they sent out had any genetic mutations, we discovered a targeted drug. This drug is not 'methyladrenaline', which can only be extracted from living organisms, but a traditional Chinese medicine made from plants, which is very suitable for mass production."
Professor Nie looked very pleased, radiating a sense of pride in his research achievements. The experts beside him also slowed down their work, their faces showing a sense of satisfaction, a stark contrast to the tension and worry they had shown a few days earlier.
"That's great!" Lin Yao immediately expressed his delight, then turned to look at Elder Yi Potian, who was standing alone in the distance of the laboratory, and nodded in acknowledgment, giving full recognition and thanks to the Elder for his protection and support over the past few days.
Upon entering, Lin Yao saw three "poisonous people" bound to an operating table in the corner of the laboratory. He knew that the experts must have made a breakthrough to cause this result. Of course, the only one protecting them was the Grand Elder, Yi Potian. When Lin Yao and the Grand Elder were not in the villa, this laboratory was closed. At most, the experts would organize data and formulate plans in the research room set up next to it, but they would not be allowed to have any opportunity to come into contact with the "poisonous people". These experts were delicate and precious, and Lin Yao could not allow them to suffer any mishaps.
"Lin Yao, you would never guess what kind of drug we used this time to make the 'poisonous man' self-catalyze."
Professor Guo Yixiang, a neurology expert, put down the long string of recorders recording the real-time experimental data and sensed the anxiety in Lin Yao's expression. He immediately approached and explained, "This time we used a 'drug' type of drug, and unexpectedly it achieved an effect similar to 'methyladrenaline.' Perhaps this is the most effective drug we have found so far for 'poisoned people.'"
Professor Guo Yixiang and the other experts were pleased to see the surprise on Lin Yao's face. They smiled slightly and continued, "From the perspective of mass production, storage, transportation, and carrying, drugs that can stimulate human hormones are currently the most effective means of combating 'poisonous people.' Although these drugs take effect more slowly than 'methyladrenaline' and the reaction is not as intense, they are more practical."
Professor Guo Yixiang, who was smiling, suddenly remembered something and quickly added, "This time, we were able to conduct multiple experiments simultaneously thanks to you providing enough test subjects. We plan to continue our efforts, but we don't have enough test subjects. We only have three at the moment. Lin Yao, do you think you could..."
Lin Yao, whose expression was somewhat blank, suddenly felt a headache coming on. His slow reaction earlier was initially feigned. He was then shocked by the experts' experimental results, and then he started to think. He wondered why Xiao Cao had suddenly asked him to add "Cistanche deserticola" and "Cistanche lanceolata," two Chinese medicinal herbs from the Gobi Desert, as a condition when he was talking to the Pakistani ambassador. It turned out that she had known about the experts' research results all along and had Pakistan provide a large amount of kidney-tonifying Chinese medicinal herbs to prepare for the future showdown.
The research is based on substantial funding and equipment, but more importantly, it relies on a large number of "toxic human subjects." However, the "toxic human subjects" brought from Bengbu, Anhui, have been exhausted. Where is he supposed to find more test subjects for the experts to study? Does he really have to move active-duty soldiers himself? Just thinking about it gives me a headache.
"Professor Guo. Dear professors and grandfathers, I will try my best to find a way to increase the number of test subjects."
Lin Yao's eyebrows furrowed as he gave the military biochemical expert, who had been brought over by Major General Gao Lianda, a meaningful look. Seeing that the expert remained unmoved, he continued, "We not only need to study how to kill the 'poisonous people' in the most effective way, but also how to save them and restore them to normal human form. Of course, our most important task right now is to study how to eliminate them as quickly and easily as possible. We will only proceed with the next step of our research once we have a firm grasp of the situation."
"But it's very difficult for me to get new 'drug people'. The 'drug people' in China are all soldiers of the People's Liberation Army, and I really can't bear to do it!"
Lin Yao's words were clearly directed at the four virology and biochemistry experts from the military. Pushing this troublesome decision to the military would at least require the tacit approval of the military, or even the General Staff, before it would be convenient to kidnap people!
The four virologists and bioweapons experts assigned by the military were busy with their own things, seemingly oblivious to Lin Yao's words.
"I'll think of another way. Please use it sparingly. When you're developing your research plan, please take that into account if you run out of materials. I'll do it as soon as possible."
Lin Yao's suggestion to "use it sparingly" left the experts speechless.
"The United States is at the forefront of the world in the research of 'non-lethal weapons.' The research field of 'non-lethal weapons' is very broad, including not only microwave beam weapons, beams that can cause burning pain and gases that emit foul odors, but also the amazing field of 'gay bombs.'"
An expert wearing thick glasses and a military uniform, whose brochure indicated he was a senior colonel, suddenly spoke, causing everyone to stare at him in bewilderment.
Colonel Lin Yao, whose name was unknown, scanned the crowd and continued to explain, "In late 2004 and early 2005, there were reports that Pentagon scientists had considered inventing a 'non-lethal chemical weapon'—a drug gas, also known as a 'sex bomb'—to arouse the enemy soldiers' sexual desire for each other, causing them to engage in homosexuality, thereby completely undermining the enemy's discipline and morale."
"Based on our understanding of the Pentagon, there must be some truth behind such reports. Therefore, gaseous biological weapons should be the most suitable means of attack against 'poisoned people.' We just don't know if this gas invented by American scientists has any strategic value. We will report immediately. We hope to obtain a sample of the 'poison gas' for our experiments as soon as possible. This is a major matter concerning national security. We hope everyone will keep it confidential."
The colonel's words startled all the experts, but they immediately cheered. Although the efficacy and related data of the "drug gas" in this information were unclear, as long as it could have an effect on the human body, it would definitely be effective on "poisonous people," because previous experiments had shown that almost all irritating "drugs" had a significant effect. It was just a matter of seeing to what extent the effect would be achieved.
As for the main ingredient of the world-famous Viagra, nitric oxide, although it is also a colorless and transparent gas, it does not belong to the category of active stimulant drugs. Therefore, it was directly ignored by the experts, who were only curious about what kind of active gas the American scientists had researched. For a moment, they all stopped what they were doing.
If the relevant gas developed by Pentagon scientists can be obtained and proven effective against the "poisoned people," the experts' research direction must be adjusted immediately. They should shift their focus from researching how to most effectively kill the "poisoned people" to how to rescue these "poisoned" soldiers who have been inoculated with gene-editing drugs. After all, although the experts did not treat the "poisoned people" as human beings during the research, these test subjects were still living, breathing compatriots. If an effective solution is found, the most urgent task is to find a way to rescue them. This is the experts' most fervent goal.
“This…” Lin Yao hesitated, wondering how to address the senior colonel who had suddenly spoken.
"Colonel Qiao Zhentai, biological weapons expert, 45 years old." Xiaocao immediately provided the other party's information, saving Lin Yao from embarrassment. "Yaoyao, leave one for us to study ourselves. I believe that in the future, 'poisonous people' will be paper tigers in front of us. We can kill as many as they come!"
"Colonel Qiao Zhentai, do you think the military could provide some additional test subjects? Please mention this in your report." Lin Yao finally managed to get his words straight, thinking to himself that he shouldn't be the sole scapegoat for this kind of thing; at least the military should make a statement, even if it meant letting him kidnap people.
“Lin Yao, this matter is not under my jurisdiction. Our orders are to come here to participate in the research, and we have no other instructions.” Colonel Qiao stood ramrod straight, and only continued after everyone showed signs of disappointment. “However, I will definitely report our current predicament to the higher-ups, and I believe they will respond as soon as possible.”
"Thanks!"
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Chapter 478 A Hesitant Announcement
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Wang Zuo frowned, feeling the intense heat on his fingertips. He then pressed the cigarette, which had burned to a length of one centimeter, into a ceramic ashtray. His gaze was unfocused, as the matter troubling him remained unresolved.
The ashtray is made of ceramic. It was a gift from a fellow villager when I was working in Sinan County, Tongren Prefecture, Guizhou Province. Although the rough surface is rough, it has a unique and unrestrained feel. So Wang Zuo has carried it with him through several jobs, and it is still in use in Fengchu Town, Sandu Shui Autonomous County.
Should we do it or not?
Wang Zuo murmured to himself, habitually reaching for his cigarette case. He pulled out a cigarette from the premium export-grade "Huangguoshu" brand, lit it with practiced ease, took a drag, and then exhaled a long sigh, blowing away the ribbon-like smoke swirling around the cigarette.
Time passed by, and the smoke in the office grew thicker and thicker, even making Wang Zuo's eyes feel a little blinded. This contemplation was mentally taxing and time-consuming, and several hours of internal struggle left him feeling exhausted.
"Ding-dong!"
A text message notification sounded on Wang Zuo's phone. He pulled out the message and a smile appeared on his slightly mature face. It conveyed a sense of happiness and warmth.
The text message was from his girlfriend, who is from the Shui ethnic group. It was simply a reminder for Wang Zuo to take care of his health, drink Banlangen (a traditional Chinese medicine), and drink less alcohol. However, it made this 32-year-old man feel a tenderness and a sense of happiness welled up from the depths of his heart.