In this era, where genetic fusion is a common topic of conversation, a university gene laboratory is definitely of paramount importance.
Whether the Genetic Department is formidable or mediocre, the gene laboratory is always a focus of university investment.
However, Ding Huan had no expectations for the gene laboratory at Yujiang University; he even doubted whether Yujiang University had a gene laboratory at all.
If they didn't have one, then he would have to find a way to rent one elsewhere.
To Ding Huan's surprise, not only did Yujiang University have a gene laboratory, but it also appeared to be quite large from the outside.
He could see the words "Genetic Department Laboratory Building" from a distance without having to ask anyone.
Yet, as a key facility of the university, this laboratory building had neither security guards nor the hustle and bustle of faculty and students.
Walking into the laboratory building felt like entering a deserted area; the lights in the corridors and at the stair entrances were on, but he didn't see a single person.
At the entrance to the stairs hung a clear sign: 1F Gene Collection, 2F Gene Samples, 3F Gene Experiments…
Ding Huan headed straight to the third floor, and upon arriving, he saw that one of the laboratories actually had its lights on.
This? Was someone still conducting gene experiments at Yujiang University, which was on the verge of closure?
Ding Huan knocked on the glass door at the entrance; there was no response.
He took the initiative to open the door and saw a man dressed in a lab coat engrossed in adjusting something on a table.
The state of this laboratory... left much to be desired; there wasn't even an inside lock for the glass door.
"Excuse me, professor," Ding Huan knocked on the door again, this time with more force.
Finally, the man looked up and turned towards Ding Huan, who still had his backpack on. It took several seconds before he asked in a daze, "Who are you? Who are you looking for?"
"I'm here to find you," Ding Huan smiled and walked into the laboratory, closing the door behind him.
He had clearly seen the name tag on the man's chest, which read Yujiang University Genetic Department Geng Qianxing.
Ding Huan had originally come to borrow the laboratory, but then he saw the research materials on Geng Qianxing's table, all about Endurance Gene Liquid.
One of the pages was flipped open, displaying recorded data and various extraction symptoms.
In his memory, the Endurance Gene was supposed to have been researched by Heluo Shangwu University, possibly towards the end of this year.
Ding Huan didn't know how many times he had experienced life and death situations, but in the end, he still perished while being pursued.
The moment he saw that Geng Qianxing's research was on the Endurance Gene, and he hadn't heard of Geng Qianxing in his previous life, he felt something was off.
"Looking for me?" Geng Qianxing finally put down the test tube he was holding and looked even more bewildered.
He had almost no social interactions and spent all his time in the laboratory; why would this young man he didn't recognize be seeking him out?
Ding Huan walked over to Geng Qianxing, sat down in front of him, and said, "I'm here to save your life."
Geng Qianxing frowned even more; he said somewhat brusquely, "I'm enjoying my life just fine; I don't need you to save me."
Ding Huan chuckled, "You're enjoying life fine now, but once your research on the Endurance Gene Potion is complete, you'll be facing death."
After saying this, Ding Huan was even more certain that his conjecture was close to the truth.
With his experience, Geng Qianxing's experiment on the Endurance Gene was nearing its end, and results would be produced in no more than a few months.
Since the Endurance Gene Reagent was developed by Geng Qianxing, and he had never heard of this person in his previous life,
it was clear that this person was either controlled or had been eliminated.
But this guy was impressive, a sweeper monk-like existence, having developed the Endurance Gene Liquid single-handedly.
Surprise showed in Geng Qianxing's eyes, and after a while, he asked again, "How do you know I'm researching the Endurance Gene Potion?"
He had never told anyone about this research on the gene potion, and yet this stranger knew about it; he couldn't understand how.
Ding Huan said, "Because I also study gene fusion, and I know a little more than you do.
I can even say this, on Earth, there probably isn't anyone who understands the fusion of other genes with the human body better than I do, at least not for now."
These weren't empty words—Ding Huan had fused six genes completely on his own in his previous life.
A two-hundred-year odyssey through space, coupled with eavesdropping on many famous Genetic Masters' lectures, led him to gradually form his own understanding of gene fusion with the human body.
After all, any one of those Genetic Masters would be an invincible existence in the field of genes if they came to Earth.
If that still wasn't impressive enough, the leather scroll's understanding of genes transcended current knowledge, showing Ding Huan a whole new world.
These pieces of knowledge fused together, forming Ding Huan's own system of genetic beliefs.
"Although it's not particularly clear right now," he believed that as he continued to verify, he would eventually perfect his own gene system.
Normally, if one had not undergone Genetic Foundation Establishment, a person could at most fuse with no more than nine types of Alien Genes, otherwise, the body would not be able to bear it.
Ding Huan had not undergone Genetic Foundation Establishment, but he thought of a way to fuse with more genes. However, before he could implement his idea, he was hunted down.
During the pursuit, he gradually understood that even if he fused with more genes and gained various abilities, it wouldn't change anything for him.
Because fundamentally, his strength had not changed in quality.
The only way to have qualitative change in one's body through gene change was Genetic Foundation Establishment.
Geng Qianxing glanced at Ding Huan, disliking social interactions, always silent and tight-lipped, but that didn't mean he was stupid.
He had seen many people like Ding Huan who talked big, and he didn't take them seriously at all.
Ding Huan knew that Geng Qianxing did not believe his words. He calmly said, "It's extremely difficult to fuse other genes into the human body.
As far as Earth is concerned, there aren't many better methods available. Some of the more famous ones include destructive fusion, intervention fusion, similar fusion, and engulfing fusion, etc.
If I'm not mistaken, your research direction should be Growth Fusion, which is not only safe but also has a very high success rate."
When Earth first started gene fusion, who knows how many people died, until Ocean Gene successfully developed Half-Gamma Gene.
Half-Gamma Gene Liquid could increase human lifespan.
This Genetic Medicine Liquid achieved a success rate of gene fusion above 60% through intervention fusion, and the failure death rate was extremely low or even almost non-existent.
And that's not all; if the first fusion failed, one could still undergo a second, a third attempt. This truly opened the era of gene fusion.
"You really know..." Geng Qianxing looked at Ding Huan in disbelief.
There were many methods to Growth Fusion, the one he used was developed by himself, and there was absolutely no second person who knew what it was about.
Seeing that he had shocked Geng Qianxing, Ding Huan continued, "Others might not know or believe you could develop the Endurance Gene Potion, but I do."
After a pause, Ding Huan added with a shocking statement, "I am certain that when others learn of the Endurance Gene Potion, that will be the time of your demise."
"Why?" Geng Qianxing asked subconsciously.
To him, speaking frivolously about death was quite alarming.
This is a societies governed by law, not the African jungle. Although it's true that life is cheap nowadays because of the prevalence of Fierce Beasts, that's only the case in areas outside of society's reach.
Ding Huan chuckled, "You know how much influence and effect the Endurance Gene Potion has.
Do you think others would allow you to hold such a huge money-making tool in your hands?
Moreover, it's not just a money-making tool; you have not even considered the deeper implications."
"If someone wants it, I'll just give it to them. I don't vie or fight for things; surely they wouldn't kill me, right?" Geng Qianxing frowned.
Ding Huan could only sigh at Geng Qianxing's naivety. He once was this naive too. If a comparison had to be made, he was even more so than Geng Qianxing.
He sighed, "You were able to develop the Endurance Gene Potion, all by yourself, which proves your understanding of genes surpasses 99.9% of your peers.
Even if those people don't kill you, they will surely imprison you, and then you'll be researching new Genetic Potions for them in a place without light, which is probably worse than death."
In his past life, just being a Genetic Affinity Body got him imprisoned, let alone a Genetic Scholar like Geng Qianxing.
Geng Qianxing shuddered instinctively and took a while before he said, "Then I'll just stop my research."
His research on Genetic Medicine Liquid and its fusion with the human body was indeed his favorite work, and he didn't want to lose his life or be imprisoned over a job.
Ding Huan shook his head, "No, you have to continue your research, and I am going to help you. Then, the two of us will speed up the appearance of the Endurance Gene Potion."
"You just said..." Geng Qianxing looked at Ding Huan, puzzled.
Ding Huan slowly said, "You should know what the world has become now. Unscrupulous nations are spreading poisons, nuclear pollution is rampant.
The world is polluted, human lifespans are decreasing, and to survive, humans must become stronger. Martial arts are now flourishing around the world, and genetics is gaining even more prominence. Otherwise, why would you study genetics?
So only by becoming strong can one ensure not to be bullied, ensure one's survival. Not by running away; you can run away temporarily, but can you escape for a lifetime?"
"You mean to say that once I've developed the Endurance Gene Liquid, we should use it ourselves to enhance our own abilities?" Geng Qianxing understood Ding Huan's meaning.
Ding Huan nodded, continuing, "Just that may not be enough. If I'm not mistaken, the Endurance Gene Potion you've developed is just Low-Grade, a first-level Genetic Potion.
This kind of Genetic Potion fusion only enhances one's endurance. Without the means of Genetic Cultivation, these enhancements might make us Genetic Superpower Users, but aren't enough to ensure self-protection."
"Genetic Potions also have grades?"
Geng Qianxing looked at Ding Huan in surprise, all this was news to him. Could it be that the genetic knowledge he learned was a century old?
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