The Great Worm Lich

Chapter 258: A Sudden Change

The first stage of mammalian embryo development was the emergence of the spinal cord. For this reason, when a human fetus was observed under X-ray, it would always be in the shape of a meniscus. Zhang Lisheng’s experiment of using the Gold Core shard to come in contact with the rat’s spinal cord to induce a systemic genetic variation was in fact, a very simple and crude process of creating a man-made spiritual monster.

The ‘stabilizer’ used in the experiment was prepared from an anti-immunization agent that was needed to be injected in a human during organ transplantation. It was to minimize the interference of the immune system during the process of mutating the rat gene, the same went to the killing of the rat as well. The entire experiment has nothing to do with ‘virology’ at all.

Zhang Lisheng spent a lot of his saliva before he finally was able to ease the girls’ worries. However, at the same time, it also roused the interests of Sheila. “You said that you’re studying how to make a ‘Superman’ right, Lisheng?”

“How to make a Superman?” Zhang Lisheng was stunned. “Well, from the perspective of human beings and animals, Sheila, you’re not wrong.”

“Oh, in that case, if you succeed, this experiment will make people live longer, become more beautiful, and become slimmer…”

“No, no! Sheila, you’re too greedy!” Zhang Lisheng looked at the girl’s beaming expression and interrupted her words. “Successfully transplanting a Gold Core to replace the organs, is not a plastic surgery for the whole body. It’ll only make you more powerful. Perhaps the differences in the Gold Core’s conditions may even give rise to some strange powers. Oh yeah, that’s right! The longer life that you said can be done and it could at least prolong one’s lifespan by seven to eight times…”

“Oh G.o.d, this is more than enough already, Lisheng! If it’s really as you said, your experiment can change the entire human society.”

“That is impossible! The Gold Core is very scarce and this kind of thing that is consolidated by lunar essence can not be artificially synthesized. Even if the experiment is ultimately successful, in the perspective of the entire human society, it won’t bring a fundamental change.” Zhang Lisheng shrugged.

“But at the very least, Tina, Trish and I can become Superman, can’t we?” Sheila asked with a smile.

“My dear, as a Catholic who has a revered heart, I don’t want to become any Superman or anything!” Upon hearing her words, Trish, who was by her side, quickly shook her head and disagreed.

“Oh, stubborn lady! By the time you’re already 70 or 80 years old and is lying on the bed looking at my young, elegant figure walking in front of you, you’d know how stupid it is to retain your perseverance.”

“Even though a pious faith can not keep my body healthy forever, it’ll keep my spirit forever…” Trish said calmly.

Tina, who was by the side, watched her two friends start to argue, and said with a smile, “Hey, hey babies! Right now, Lisheng can’t even save a rat yet so don’t you think it’s a little too early for the two of you to discuss whether you want to become ‘Superman’ or not? I think it’s better for us to talk about real problems. For example, are we going back to New York with Mr. Dubin, or continue to stay on the island?”

“Of course, continue our stay on the island. I want to go with Lisheng to see how the native tribe he’s ruling looks like!” Sheila answered without hesitation. “Oh yeah, my dear Lisheng! Is the wooden boat that we helped you modify nice to use?”

“Those designs have been modified multiple times by the indigenous craftsmen. They’re quite useful actually. However, I’m afraid you’ll never get to see what the finished product looks like after the modification, for I will never take any of you to the jungle for an adventure anyway. This is not a matter of negotiation.” Zhang Lisheng’s tone sounded like there was no room for argument. “I’ll bring you three to find your teacher later, that Mr. Dubin I mean.”

The girls looked at each other and did not say anything. After that, they quietly watched the young man do some of his strange experiments, before leaving the bunker together.

The student field trip group from Harvard University who came to the Shrimp B1 Island stayed in the first holiday hotel opened on the island by ‘Four Seasons Hotel Group’.

Despite being called a holiday hotel, due to the limitation of the actual environment of the human gathering place, it was actually constructed by knocking down the walls between several dozen single-story cement houses of half a block before being reconstructed again. Not only that, the decoration style was actually simple and comfortable.

This made Zhang Lisheng who walked into the hotel lobby to look around and gave his first comment, “This is the Four Seasons Hotel on the Shrimp B1 Island? Why do I feel that even my meat shop is better than this?”

“Baby, your meat shop has only a hundred square meters but this place has thousands of square meters. It’s said that the investment has exceeded 100 million USD for this environment!” As Tina was explaining, she walked toward the front desk of the hotel and asked the staff who was wearing an exquisite uniform with her best smile. “Excuse me, I’m Tina Douglin. Is there any message for me?”

“Please wait a moment.” The staff looked down at the computer. “There’s one message for you, Miss Tina…”

When the girl was listening to the message, a handsome middle-aged Asian man with black-rimmed gla.s.ses, who looked amiable sitting on the beige leather sofa at the guest lounge provided by the hotel lobby, was staring at her peculiarly.

When the st.u.r.dy brown-bearded man wearing denim cowboy clothes sitting beside the middle-aged man saw that his companion’s gaze was not normal, he turned his head towards him and ridiculed him with a smile, “Zheng Heyun, oh, Zheng Heyun! You’d either pretend to be quiet or violent and angry all day but who knows that you actually have a heart of a mortal as well! You’ve been staring at the three US girls for quite a while now so what do you think about it? Shall we capture them tonight and let you…”

As the st.u.r.dy man was speaking, he unintentionally s.h.i.+fted his gaze at Zhang Lisheng who was following behind Tina. At first, he just scanned past him but after that, as though he was having sharp toothaches, he hissed and turned his gaze back on him. “Wait a minute! Look at that kid! Good fellow! His face is full of dark aura, it’s obvious that he has practiced proper witchcraft before. W-What’s going on? It’s impossible for the Old G.o.ds to send two batches of people here…”

“Stop guessing randomly! I’ve seen that young man in South Africa before, he’s a sectless cultivator in our Gate of Witchcraft.” When Zheng Heyun saw that the st.u.r.dy guy had noticed Zhang Lisheng’s sign of practicing witchcraft, he secretly became regretful for showing the expression that he made just now. However, since things had already developed to such a stage, he could only do his best to try to exonerate the young man. “He must have come to the island to play. Let’s just ignore him.”

“Heyun, what did you mean? Since he’s also a wizard who practices witchcraft, how can we ignore him like that? Besides, look at how he’s mixing so well among those western girls in such a relaxed manner! Who knows whether he might be useful to us!” The st.u.r.dy man’s eyes turned wide. “No, I must go talk to Brother Zhu! We must find a chance to get close to that kid!”

Then, he stood up and strode out of the hotel.

Zheng Heyun did not and could not stop him from leaving. He could only let his companion walk away and after pondering with a frown sitting on the sofa for a moment, he suddenly stood up and strode to Zhang Lisheng.

Zhang Lisheng, who was waiting for Tina to finish the message, accidentally saw Zheng Heyun who was walking towards him. His body froze and a shocked expression appeared on his face. By the time the two of them pa.s.sed by each other, he heard Zheng Heyun whispering in Mandarin, “The water is muddy, it’s better for you to leave.”

Then, the middle-aged man walked straight out of the hotel.

Zhang Lisheng who had already seen Consultant Zheng’s amiable expression and his terrifying technique that was completely different to his kind temperament in South Africa would definitely not turn a blind eye to this Grand Wizard’s warning.

With his breathing becoming rapid, he froze for a moment with a pale expression. All of a sudden, he asked, “Tina, when will your comprehensive expedition team from Harvard leave the island?”

“We can leave anytime starting from this afternoon until next Friday afternoon. You may not know yet, baby, but the civil aviation of the Shrimp B1 Island has started to operate already. Even though the ticket is slightly expensive, it’s much more flexible compared to before. Has something happened? Your face is kinda pale…” Tina asked with concern.

“It’s nothing. But all of you must leave today! I’m afraid that bad things will happen on this island in the near future,” Zhang Lisheng said with a solemn expression. “Let us bid our goodbye here…”

“It’s very serious, isn’t it? In that case, leave together with us, please? I beg you, baby!”

“Don’t worry, Tina! As long as you leave, it’s not particularly serious for me. After all, I still have a few more life-saving trump cards in my hands, not to mention that this is also my ‘home court’ like you said. No matter what happens, I can handle it.”

“No! You’ve even mentioned your life-saving trump cards! I-I don’t feel good leaving you alone on the island! You either leave with us or I’ll stay here to accompany you.” The girl, who was blinded by love, shook her head and said.

“Don’t be so willful, Tina! When I said that I can cope with it, I’ll definitely be able to cope with it!” The girl’s persistence made Zhang Lisheng’s expression turn hard.

However, when he stared into Tina’s eyes that were filled with anxiety, concern, and perseverance for a while, his cold face unconsciously became soft again. Helpless, he anxiously said, “Tina, I’ll be fine! How about this? I’ll promise you that as long as you leave today, I’ll take you to the tribe who believe in me and let you really feel how powerful your boyfriend is when Trish, Sheila and you come again on the Shrimp B1 Island.”

“My dear, since Lisheng has already said so, I feel that he should be able to cope no matter what happens. Besides, if I, I mean, you stay on the island, other than increasing the risk of danger for him, there’s nothing you can do at all!” Trish, who was by the side, also advised her. “It’s better for you to leave.”

“That’s right Tina! Lisheng’s words have already involved a man’s dignity! If I were you, I’d choose to trust my boyfriend, because even though he seems to be ordinary, we all know how bold, confident and powerful he actually is!” Sheila also hugged her friend and whispered.