Chapter 561: Tracking the Truth (Part 4)
Some people once extracted the unique genetic material from these Sea Monsters and attempted to infuse it into the human body. The result was that the prisoners used for the experiment exploded and died on the spot, unable to withstand such infusion.
However, this also thrilled the Beautiful Country. What doesn't work now doesn't mean it won't work in the future. If they can understand this genetic material, they might extract and purify it in the future, researching a version suitable for the human body, applying it to humans, and even the high officials and plutocrats of the Beautiful Country have already fantasized about using this method to strengthen their constitution and extend their lifespan.
Some have suggested that this genetic material, if it can strengthen the human body, somehow sounds a lot like the Genetic Warriors from Jieke Group.
Sea Monsters possess many unique abilities, and Genetic Warriors also have various similar physical special abilities.
Later, someone speculated whether the Jieke Group was the mastermind behind the Sea Monster incident.
However, this proposal was quickly dismissed because the Beautiful Country had also mastered the remains of Genetic Warriors' flesh. The Beautiful Country conducted extensive research on the existence of Genetic Warriors. Although they could not cultivate Genetic Warriors themselves, they knew that within Genetic Warriors, there was a gene similar to that of insects. Combined with the widespread insect farms of Jieke Group, the Beautiful Country believed that the Jieke Group was cultivating Genetic Warriors through insects, not related to the ocean.
Moreover, upon comparison, there was not a shred of commonality between the substances within the Genetic Warriors and the Sea Monsters.
Although the Jieke Group was ruled out as a suspect, this further piqued the interest of the Beautiful Country, as there was a possibility of researching beings comparable to, or even surpassing, Genetic Warriors, creating the existence of mutants.
However, because the Sea Monsters in Geshan County died, even when their bodies were kept under low temperatures, those unique substances and genomes rapidly dissipated and collapsed. Hence, aside from researching, the Beautiful Country highly valued the existing Sea Monsters in Geshan County. These creatures are the only source for studying that peculiar genetic material, and the Beautiful Country is reluctant to kill the Sea Monsters in Geshan County, protecting them just like giant pandas.
Simultaneously, scientists were tasked to find the reasons causing the mutations of these marine organisms.
To achieve this, scientists implanted tracking devices in some mutated Sea Monsters, released them back into the ocean, and then tracked their paths. Many marine organisms have migratory characteristics and will return to their birthplace to mate and reproduce. By tracking these mutated Sea Monsters, it might be possible that these marine creatures will return to the sea area responsible for their mutations.
The research vessel before them is one of the many sent out by the Beautiful Country.
"Mr. Viola, is what we are doing really effective? We've been drifting on the sea for three whole days."
Beside him, a Beautiful Country officer wearing a Colonel's rank spoke up. His name was Eller Wilson, representing the Beautiful Country government.
"At least it's our most likely plan to achieve success. In scientific research, no one can guarantee you success. Sometimes a stroke of luck is the key to success or failure. Now, it's up to us to win this gamble with luck."
Viola shrugged, pointed to the signal data sent back by the tracker, and said, "We've worked so hard to get this far, and without an answer, I won't be satisfied."
Eller spread his hands, saying, "Alright, you're the expert, I'll listen to you."
Viola chuckled, looking at the fierce sea breeze outside and the endless azure ocean, suddenly said, "Trust me, I have a premonition that we may be getting closer to the truth now."
"Premonition? Can those things really be reliable?"
Eller felt a bit helpless. In his view, research is a serious matter, and how can one rely on such ethereal sixth senses?
"I've always had pretty good luck."
Viola didn't say much more and kept his eyes on the sea condition data on the electronic screen.
An hour passed, and it was lunchtime. Just when Viola planned to have lunch, an excited voice suddenly cried out.
"Report! The bait fish's tracker stopped moving, it's diving deeper, 500 meters... 1000 meters... 1500 meters..."
Boom!
The ship suddenly buzzed with excitement as all the scientists gathered around.
"It might have found its way home."
Viola's eyes were filled with excitement as he patted Eller's shoulder next to him and laughed heartily, "What did I say? I told you my luck is pretty good, right?"
"You were right."
Eller gave a thumbs-up.
"Where exactly is the bait fish? More details."
Olvera pursued, squeezing to the front of the crowd.
The employee managing the tracker raised his head and said, "Here...Here is the Mariana Trench!"