Exploring Technology in a Wizard World-Chapter 248 - 247 A Test Subject Falls from the Sky
Chapter 248: Chapter 247: A Test Subject Falls from the Sky
Chapter 248 -247: A Test Subject Falls from the Sky
Recently, through his research, Richard had discovered another function of the Magic Rune in the Drifting Bottle, which was to allow cells to fuse with foreign substances. These substances could be inactive elements like pigments or dyes, or they could be another type of active cell.
The cells living within quickly absorbed these foreign materials, causing themselves to undergo certain changes and stabilize these changes.
Richard was still unclear about the mechanism involved, but he could guess that it likely involved some kind of genetic material modification at the DNA level.
This function was undeniably powerful, as the gigantic squid they had encountered at sea had possibly mutated by fusing with various foreign substances to become so strong. However, though powerful, it was not easy to utilize. After the fusion with foreign substances, the original cells’ expressive traits were unstable and hard to control in any specific direction, much like mutations.
Using such a function on oneself was difficult as Richard certainly didn’t want to make his skin tougher, only to turn green, or to strengthen his bones but cause his hair to fall out.
This Magic Rune function, with certain side effects, was risky to use on himself, but it might be used to cultivate some experimental materials when the opportunity arose.
Thinking this, Richard quickly wrote down his thoughts on a Papyrus Scroll, preparing to research more whenever the chance presented itself.
After tidying up briefly, Richard began to ponder the next stage of his research.
The research on the Magic Rune from the Drifting Bottle had already completed one phase, having successfully deciphered some basic runes; the remaining runes were either unclear in their function or too complex, like those involving cell fusion.
Hence, unless he was prepared to invest significant energy and time, it would be difficult to achieve results easily. Moreover, he did not plan to do so, as the Drifting Bottle was only an incidental discovery and he didn’t want it to occupy too much of his long-term plans.
Besides, compared to studying the numerous functions of Magic Runes, he was more intent on understanding the mechanisms by which Magic Runes functioned and deciphering the core of the Magic System, which might lead him to the true essence of the world, like his theory about the Superheavy Nuclear Stable Island Elements.
Next was the Spartan Heroic Potion research, which had already yielded some results, producing a potion even more potent than the original. However, progressing further, such as exploring the activation of Bloodline Seeds, was challenging due to the lack of test subjects.
So, should he simply stick to his original plan, studying the mechanisms of the Magic Runes and the core of the Magic System? Unless someone with a Bloodline Seed literally fell from the sky for him to study, the secrets between the Spartan Heroic Potion and the Bloodline Seeds would remain unearthed.
As Richard pondered, he suddenly heard a light sound from the front yard, as if someone had jumped over the wall.
Hmm?
…
After Gutas climbed over the courtyard wall, he cautiously looked around the dark surroundings, listening for any noises. After a long while, realizing there was no one around, he relaxed a bit and slowly stood up.
“Phew—”
Gutas exhaled a breath of air and stepped to the side, observing the rooms in the courtyard and talking to himself.
“This one seems unoccupied.”
“This one looks unoccupied too, doesn’t seem like a storage room.”
“What about this one? Hmm, no, empty as well, it could not contain that thing.”
Gutas slightly furrowed his brows: “That shouldn’t be right, according to that fat man, it should be here. Maybe it’s in the backyard?”
Having said that, Gutas stepped toward the backyard, then noticed the light and raised his eyebrows: “Indeed, it’s all in the backyard, so…”
Gutas pursed his lips, preparing to take action, but suddenly his body froze.
“Snap!”
A light sound, a hand landed on his shoulder, and a voice came from behind him, “What are you looking for? Maybe… I can help you?”
“Whoosh!”
In an instant, Gutas shot out like a rabbit, his eyes sharply turning to the person who had appeared behind him. At the same time, the veins under his skin bulged rapidly, and hot white steam exhaled from his mouth and nose, reflecting a faint red glow deep within his eyes.
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Richard watched, slightly surprised.
Bloodline Seed?!
What was he thinking just now—unless someone with a Bloodline Seed fell from the sky for him to analyze, the subsequent research on the “Spartan Heroic Potion” would have to come to a temporary halt.
So, was this God’s gift? When had he ever been this lucky?
Gutas watched Richard’s expression change from surprised to astonished and then to a smile, causing his brow to furrow deeply as he said in a deep voice, “Kid, are you not afraid of me?”
“Why should I be afraid of you?” Richard asked.
“I am not an ordinary person!” Gutas declared gravely. “Can’t you see? I possess the inherited power of my ancestors, capable of tearing apart your scrawny body like a little chick!”
“Are you sure?” Richard countered, making no superfluous movement, just snapping his fingers, and with a “pop,” a ball of flames appeared at his fingertip.
Previously on the streets, facing the many members of the Red Sike Gang, it wasn’t appropriate to resolve the situation with magic and he had to rely on physical strength. But now, in his secluded laboratory, there were few concerns.
The flame danced on Richard’s fingertip, and suddenly the atmosphere became quiet.
“You…” The words Gutas wanted to say were instantly choked in his throat, his eyes staring blankly at Richard. After about three seconds, he abruptly turned and ran toward the courtyard wall without hesitation, preparing to climb over and escape while cursing resentfully, “Damn! Wizard!”
“Huh!”
Richard made his move, casting multiple layers of the “Wind Repel” spell. The air surged, forming a solid air wall, and smacked right into Gutas’s body.
“Bang!”
With a loud sound, Gutas was smacked to the ground.
After being knocked down, Gutas did not lose the power to resist; he quickly rolled over, leaped up, and continued toward the courtyard wall, about to jump.
At that moment, Richard arrived behind Gutas, suddenly grasped Gutas’s neck, then yanked hard, ruthlessly slamming Gutas to the ground.
Gutas stubbornly got up again, preparing to escape for the third time, but Richard reached out and locked Gutas’s neck.
With a force applied to Gutas’s neck, his eyes widened, and his entire body went limp and collapsed—fainting.
This was so smoothly executed mainly for two reasons.
On one hand, the spot where Richard applied force was Gutas’s carotid sinus. This area contains special sensory nerve endings in the human body—pressure receptors, which are extremely sensitive to pressure. When subjected to a sudden strike or heavy pressure, they transmit false high-pressure signals to the nervous system.
Upon receiving the signal, the body would perform a forced effective blood pressure reduction, causing the heart rate to drop sharply, the resistance vessels to dilate fully, lowering the blood pressure below the safety line, and inducing fainting.
On the other hand, Gutas’s strength was not strong. In Richard’s view, he was even inferior to Tuo Tie, the swordsman he had encountered in the swordsmanship competition in Kairo City who also had a Bloodline Seed. It seemed that Gutas’s Bloodline Seed was weaker. Moreover, Gutas had no fighting spirit and was only thinking of escaping, which naturally made him easy to handle.
Looking at Gutas fainted on the ground, Richard’s eyes flickered, and he muttered to himself, “What excellent experimental material, and quite resilient too. His life force must also be strong, suitable for many experiments, tsk…”
The next moment, Richard dragged Gutas into the main laboratory.
