As Hu Peng narrated the legend, everyone in the courtyard fell into deep thought.
"Makula, plague, demons, mutant beasts... what kind of connection is there behind all of this..."
Xiao Shun murmured to himself.
He is very passionate about solving puzzles.
"Do you think that guy is really a demon? Just like the fallen angel last time."
Everyone looked at him after hearing this.
Regarding things like demons, they would never have believed it in the past.
But now, after coming into contact with the supernatural world, and seeing so many things that were just legends before, things like demons don't seem so outrageous anymore.
What's more, wasn't there a fallen angel that appeared in Sheep Village before?
In a sense, aren't fallen angels the legendary demons?
Several people were hesitant for a while. Maybe the so-called Makula was really the legendary plague demon.
While they were still thinking, one of them spoke.
It's Wes.
He said with some hesitation: "Hu, I thought I heard you talking about the plague just now..."
Everyone looked at him again, knowing that this guy didn't speak Chinese very well.
Hu Peng spoke too fast before. He might have only heard a general idea and not understood the specific content at all.
"Yes, the plague. Legend has it that Makkula created the virus that swept across Europe. What happened? Did you find anything?"
He deliberately slowed down his speaking speed this time because he was afraid that the other party would not understand.
"Um, I thought I heard you say a word just now, European black rat...?"
"Yes, according to historical records, black rats were one of the most important transmission routes for the plague virus at that time."
Weiss's expression couldn't help but become a little weird.
"Well, I don't know if it's a coincidence, but in the long-term bounty missions released in the tavern recently, there are more and more mutated black rats..."
Hu Peng was stunned and suddenly remembered the mutated black rat brought by the Gauls named Maurice.
"Let's go! Go to the basement!"
He immediately spoke out.
Two minutes later.
In the basement of the tavern.
"Clang~"
There was a sound of metal colliding, and a freezer door was opened, revealing the rat carcasses stored inside.
"This is it."
Weiss said, and opened a few more cabinets, which were filled with the corpses of black rats. At a glance, there were more than a dozen of them.
"All the black rats are here. These are to be transported to the headquarters tomorrow. They are the goods received in the past few days. Taverns in other places have also received some, but the most are from Bali."
The other people looked a little ugly when they saw the corpses of more than ten rats.
Needless to say now, everyone obviously associates some bad aspects with it.
"Brother Xiao, I heard that you have also participated in the research in the laboratory. How about it? Have you found anything about these guys? Do they carry a large number of viruses?"
Xun You suddenly turned his head and looked at Xiao Shun beside him.
Xiao Shun thought for a moment and said:
"We actually don't know much about these mice. They are mainly studied by Tina, but I still read some research reports on them."
"According to the results of the report, these mice do not carry any special viruses, but they all have traces of a very sophisticated genetic modification, including rattlesnakes, screw cats, North American opossums, and huskies..."
"Huh? Husky?"
Hu Peng suddenly spoke with some confusion.
Xun You on the side explained:
"Don't underestimate Huskies. This kind of dog has nearly three times the oxygen-carrying capacity of humans, and the number of mitochondria in muscle cells is more than 70% more than ours. These genes should be to enhance their endurance."
"Yes, it can be seen from the genes that those mice combine the specialties of various creatures, such as heat sensing, speed, strength, endurance... They want to create a perfect creature!
Xiao Shun had a worried look on his face.
"However, fortunately, the secret of genes is not easy to break, and these guys are not without their shortcomings."
"I remember Tina said that among all the mutant beasts discovered so far, none has the function of reproduction. The reproductive barrier caused by genetic fusion is still difficult to break."
After everyone heard his last words, they all breathed a sigh of relief.
It's fine if they can't reproduce. If such monsters can reproduce unscrupulously, it will definitely be a disaster for mankind.
When Xiao Shun saw their appearance, he couldn't help pouring cold water on them again and said:
"Don't be too happy too early. According to recent research reports, we have reason to believe that the transformer should be studying the method of self-reproduction, that is, hermaphroditism. If he succeeds, the consequences... …”
The room was silent again for a while.
After a long time, Hu Peng finally spoke:
"In other words, there is now a demon named Makura who is doing some kind of genetic modification research and wants to create an army of mutant beasts to achieve his ulterior motives?"
Xunyou spread his hands: "I think so."
"Okay, then we don't have much time left now. We have to catch him before he completes the next step of transformation."
Hu Peng said: "Without further delay, Weiss, take us to see the snake's body immediately, and contact the bounty hunter named Xizal as soon as possible. He may have some clues... "
After saying that, he looked at Xiao Shun again.
"By the way, Brother Xiao, please go back and report this matter to the Star Master, especially the fragment, which must be handed over to him as soon as possible."
Xiao Shun shook his head and said: "I'm afraid I won't be able to return this to him for the time being..."
"What's wrong?"
"The Star Lord is not on the Aqua Blue Star now."
"ah?"
Everyone was stunned when they heard this, and then they came to their senses. Hu Peng even said excitedly:
"Xiao, Brother Xiao, are you saying that our plan has already started?"
Xiao Shun nodded, and Xun You beside him couldn't help but his eyes lit up.
"That plan? What plan?"
Wes was the only one at the scene who didn't know what was going on. He had been busy building the Wildfire Tavern with his teammates recently, and he was not very clear about some of the dynamics within the organization.
Although he knew that the Star Master was indeed very powerful and had heard many legends about him, it was a bit surprising to suddenly hear the other party say that he was not on the Aquamarine Star.
"Does it mean that the strength of our organization has exceeded the planet?"
He thought with some disbelief in his heart.
On the side, Xiao Shun showed a smile, then pointed to the sky with his right hand and said:
"That plan is of course our plan to make a lot of money. It is also the first step towards the universe. We call it the 'space program'."
…
At this moment, it is 380,000 kilometers away from Water Blue Star.
Moon.
At this time, beside a small forest on the back side of the moon, a huge space battleship nearly 200 meters away was hovering on the ground.
"OMG! I have been looking forward to this day for I don't know how long! I never thought that I would actually be able to set foot on this land in my lifetime!"
Inside the Dawn's hatch, an old man in his sixties was looking excitedly at the holographic projection outside.
This person is none other than the scientific research talent Zhang Xiaoman recently recruited into the organization, Richard from England.
Richard has been busy with the matter of leaving his job since the last time they said goodbye.
It is obviously not that easy for a big boss like him to resign from his original company.
Fortunately, through the operation of his mother Pei Lingsu, he was still able to pry him out of his original scientific research enterprise.
Of course, there are some costs involved, but compared to such a talent, everything is worth it.
Now, the big boss finally got his wish and arrived in the space he dreamed of, and he landed on the surface of the moon in one step.
Richard now feels like he is in a dream, involving supernatural beings, mysterious organizations, spaceships, space, the moon, and even life on the back of the moon.
If he hadn't been prepared in advance and let him understand all this step by step, he might have passed out due to excessive excitement.
At this time, after seven days of crash training, Richard was able to put on a space suit and truly set foot on the moon under the leadership of professional astronauts.
In addition to him, there were other researchers from the Star Alliance including Sun Mingsheng and Tina, as well as a professional astronaut coach.
This astronaut coach is named Zhao Liang. He has also been to space in person and is responsible for daily maintenance work in a space station.
However, an accident later resulted in permanent blindness in one eye, and he had to retire.
After retiring, he has been working as a technical director for a domestic space agency. Later, his mother successfully hired Danlan Star Company.
In fact, Zhao Liang didn't believe in any space development plan at first, and he decisively rejected Ms. Pei Lingsu's invitation.
Until later, when he was returning home from get off work one time, in the yard of his villa, an invisible anti-gravity vehicle fell from the sky...
Now, Zhao Liang was really happy that the lady chose him.
No one knows how depressed he was after being forced to retire.
In front of others, he always pretends to be indifferent. He is afraid of seeing the sympathetic eyes of others.
Even if he could continue to hold relevant jobs in the aerospace department, he knew that he would never be able to climb the vast and beautiful starry sky in his life.
At this time, looking at the surface of the moon so close at hand, Zhao Liang felt that he had thousands of words to say, but due to the situation, he had to bury those emotions silently for the time being.
"If Lao Ding, Lao Wang and the others knew where I am now, I don't know what kind of reaction they would have."
Zhao Liang felt that his eyes could hardly hold back the tears. They were tears of getting what he wanted, and tears of happiness that carried a lifetime of dreams and pursuits.
In fact, except for Zhang Xiaoman, almost everyone present was so excited that they couldn't help themselves.
Wanting to go to space like this, or even step on the land of extraterrestrial planets, is a lifelong pursuit of many people.
Now that they can achieve it so easily, who can remain indifferent?
Now, considering safety issues, as the first people to land on the moon, there are only five researchers including Richard, Zhao Liang, and Tina, and they have all recently received emergency training conducted by Zhao Liang.
As for Zhang Xiaoman, he doesn't have much interest in going to the moon or anything.
What's more, he has to wear that cumbersome space suit, which is really a bit pricey for his star master.
Anyway, it doesn't matter if he doesn't make it, and since he can attach his consciousness to the star guard to observe closely, there is no need for him to play in person.
After helping Richard and others change into their spacesuits, Zhao Liang then put on his own clothes. After a while, five people wearing heavy clothes stood in the isolation compartment of the spacecraft.
"Okay, everyone, check your electrical umbilical cords. After the air chamber is depressurized, I will go out first. You follow me and follow the method I taught you before. Lower your center of gravity, keep your pace, and don't mess up!"
Zhao Liang checked everyone's equipment for the last time, and then gave a thumbs up to the back, indicating that everything was ready.
Zhang Xiaoman nodded, and then ordered Xingxu to open the door of the isolation cabin. At the same time, his mind conveyed that the two star guards around him also followed a few people into the isolation cabin.
When the five people saw this, they all turned their heads in surprise, their eyes full of doubts.
These two warriors wearing blue and purple armor had been secretly paying attention to them before.
It's just that the other party stood there quietly, never spoke, and made no unnecessary movements. If they hadn't seen them walking around, a few people might have thought they were two statues.
However, now looking at the Star Lord's intention, he actually intends to let them follow him into space?
Several people were shocked and confused.
Those who could participate in the first batch of moon landings were all giants with research in related fields.
Even a layperson like Tina who specializes in biological genes has experienced a lot of relevant training before.
They definitely know more about the dangers of the space environment than ordinary people.
It can be said that it is a restricted area of life.
But now, in such a restricted area, someone could actually step into it with their physical bodies. This was simply unbelievable to them.
Zhang Xiaoman naturally knew what these people meant. He shook his head slightly and said:
"It doesn't matter. They can move freely on the moon. You just don't have to worry about them."
After hearing what he said, several people also remembered that according to the intelligence, a strange species called a wild insect had been discovered on the back of the moon.
Because I was too excited before, I ignored this for a while.
These armored warriors must have been sent by the Star Lord to protect him and others.
PS: Thanks to "Lou Ray" for the 500 coin reward, thank you!
