Chapter 289: Transplant Risks

Upon hearing Jack's words, the Cadian Sergeant smiled, patted Jack on the shoulder, and said to him.

"As long as you follow the Emperor's footsteps, this kind of situation is not rare."

"Hiss... uh... you..."

Jack clutched his severed arm, looking at the Cadian Sergeant with a bewildered expression.

"Hahaha, sorry, sorry, I forgot about your injury the moment the Emperor was mentioned."

Hearing the Cadian Sergeant's reply, Jack felt speechless.

Big brother, is this something you can just forget?

Family Residential Area.

After Lu Zhenda nervously explained his purpose to the Modian Iron Guard blocking his path, the lead Modian Sergeant saw that the Human specifically mentioned by the Emperor had no abnormalities, and thus let Lu Zhenda pass.

"You may enter, but do not disturb the rest of others."

Listening to the Modian Sergeant's warning, Lu Zhenda could only nod and enter the house Yingzhou lived in, which had been converted from a warehouse.

"Phew... the first hurdle is passed, next is the second hurdle..."

Lu Zhenda arrived at Yingzhou's door and knocked on the main gate with his right knuckles.

"Thump, thump, thump..."

Soon, Lu Zhenda heard slightly heavy footsteps, the gate slowly opened, and a lady with white hair, regular features, and wearing a long robe appeared before him, her gaze scanning Lu Zhenda up and down.

"Hello, I have an urgent matter to report to Ying... cough... the Emperor."

Lu Zhenda gave a light cough, feeling a sense of trepidation in his heart.

That was close, I almost said Yingzhou's name; she shouldn't mind, right?

Long before this, Yingzhou had introduced Lu Zhenda to the medical Xiunu, Catachan Jungle Fighters, and Modian Iron Guard who guarded his house, to avoid being unable to find him in an emergency.

Yingzhou had also specifically reminded Lu Zhenda that he must address him as the Emperor in front of the medical Xiunu, as this was for his own safety.

Although the medical Xiunu had a relatively gentle temperament, it was best not to touch upon matters of principle; after all, there was no good outcome to angering them.

Seeing that the man before her was the same person the Emperor had brought to meet them earlier, the medical Xiunu nodded and replied.

"Please wait here, I will go report to the Emperor now."

Watching the medical Xiunu leave, Lu Zhenda finally let out a slow breath and whispered to himself.

"Phew... it really isn't easy to come and find the Chief."

Yingzhou had originally been Gathering Spiritual Power in his room when he heard the medical Xiunu knocking at the door, who then informed Yingzhou of Lu Zhenda's visit.

Lu Zhenda looking for him so late, had something happened? Thinking of this, Yingzhou immediately got off the bed and said in a low voice.

"I understand, you may go down first."

"I obey your will."

The medical Xiunu outside the door also responded in a low voice.

When Yingzhou arrived at the main gate and saw Lu Zhenda waiting anxiously, he lowered his voice and asked.

"Lao Lu, has some urgent matter occurred?"

Seeing Yingzhou come out, Lu Zhenda said to him in a low voice.

"Chief, Councilor Jack was attacked tonight, his left arm was torn off, and I have already sent logistics personnel from the Military District to go help Councilor Jack recover from his injuries."

Hearing Lu Zhenda say this, Yingzhou raised an eyebrow.

Damn, attacked tonight; did Jack coming to find me today really make someone notice something?

"Lao Lu, let's go to the Production Zone Headquarters now and see what Councilor Jack's situation is."

"Very well, Chief."

Ninth Defense Zone Inner City Research Institute.

Kesumo tapped his desk lightly and asked Pake with a puzzled tone.

"Are you saying those two test subjects were killed by the soldiers summoned by that new Military District Chief you mentioned earlier?"

Pake leaned back in his chair, eyes fixed on the ceiling, a smile on his lips.

"To be able to contend with test subjects using only physical strength, the physical fitness of the test subjects truly determines the upper limit of combat power! If you could give me those soldiers you mentioned as research material, perhaps they would become existences that surpass the first-generation test subjects!"

Kesumo stroked his chin, pondered for a moment, and then said to Pake.

"Hahaha, Kesumo, that is what I am thinking too; I am preparing to ask for those soldiers from Yingzhou, and if that happens, your experiments will reach a new height!"

But Kesumo did not listen to Pake's words, instead continuing to ask Pake for combat details.

"What I cannot understand now is why the test subject inside could still kill several soldiers, while the test subject that escaped was held off by someone wearing no armor, possessing no special abilities, and relying purely on solid physical fitness?"

Seeing Kesumo ask so meticulously, Pake also cooperated and said.

"It wasn't holding them off; the power erupting from their bodies was higher than that of an average Psionic. Although that test subject didn't kill those soldiers, it did hack off the arms of two of them, and the others were also seriously injured. In fact, your test subject's performance was already quite good, it's just that those soldiers summoned by Yingzhou are all very strange."

After hearing this, Kesumo recorded all the key points Pake had just mentioned, and then said to Pake.

"Let me tell you something interesting; Test Subject 001 is currently improving its strength through Devour. As long as we feed it more powerful creatures, the strength of Test Subject 001 will become quite terrifying. For example, those soldiers with solid physical fitness you just mentioned—if it were to Devour them, who knows what Test Subject 001 would become?"

Upon hearing this news, Pake snapped his right fingers and chuckled.

"I know the answer to that question. Didn't Jack apply to that Yingzhou for a squad for protection? When the time comes, I will also submit an application to bring those soldiers to the Inner City, and then you can use them for experiments."

"You fellow, your heart is truly dark."

Regarding Kesumo's jab, Pake did not take it to heart, but changed the subject and asked Kesumo.

"The medicine you gave me before is almost finished. If the research on Test Subject 001 is successful this time, prepare the transplant surgery for me; I can't wait to become stronger."

Kesumo looked at Pake's excited expression, remained silent for a moment, and then replied.

"I cannot guarantee that you will be able to maintain your sanity after the transplant surgery; I suggest you wait a while longer."

"Kesumo, you know my physical condition." Pake's smile became somewhat gloomy, his gaze fixed on Kesumo. "I don't want to wait anymore. Anyway, you will continue your experimental research during this time, and I believe you will certainly overcome those risks, right? After all, the Council has given you so many resource allocations."

Seeing Pake in this state, Kesumo let out a long sigh and said.

"Alright, I understand."