novellk Chapter 1416 Who should do this dirty work?
Chapter 1416 Who should do this dirty work?
Chapter 1416 Who should do this dirty work?
Ansel and his party landed on the deck of the Blue Star.
The mushroom was feeling a little depressed, and if possible, it wanted to spend a few more days with its fellow plunderers.
Tell the only little guy in the tribe the story of the investigation team and the hunters.
Unfortunately, they don't have the time.
The next morning after completing the collection of strain samples, they hurriedly embarked on their return journey.
Ansel rubbed its head, picked up the backpack full of bacterial strain samples, and entered the cabin with the leader of the third group.
These samples need to be handed over to the professor as soon as possible. Only after he confirms the harmfulness of this fungus can the action proceed to the next step.
Gale flicked the mushroom's pointed ears and said, "Look at it more positively. Everyone in the Plunder Tribe is doing well, right?"
"As a warrior, leaving home is natural. But what's the problem if I never see my family again in pursuit of martial arts?" Sandstone said in a rough voice, hugging his muscular arms.
Gale lifted his foot and pushed the sandstone aside. "Don't listen to that muscle weirdo. When this is over, there will be plenty of opportunities to go back and visit your family."
Mushroom nodded obediently, "Okay meow."
On the other side, Ansel and the leader of the third group have found the professor.
After listening to their findings and speculations, the professor wrote down all the clues in his notebook, flipped through it again and again, pondered for a long time, and then said:
"Your analysis makes sense, but we can't just guess the truth, we still have to experiment ourselves.
If the plan is to continue, who or which team do you think would be the most suitable to be assigned the task of inoculating the Hazak dragon with the bacteria?"
Ansir had obviously thought about this question on the way, so he answered quickly, "There is only one miasma-resistant stone, so it is more appropriate to act alone rather than as a team.
Apart from the dangerous miasma, the Hachus' abilities in all aspects are definitely at the bottom among the ancient dragon species, if not the lowest.
As long as we are careful, we hunters can do it.
But to say the most appropriate thing, well, first rule out Gordon Tedgall and the others. After all, the purpose is to inoculate the strain, not simply to beat up the Hazak.
Considering that it is safest to inoculate the strain on the back of the Corpse Hazak, it would be best if someone is agile and has strong maneuverability.
Feng Ying and Maka are the most suitable.
The former has a Kinsect and the latter is a bug stick user, so it is easy for them to climb onto the back of the Hazak.
Or Julius, but the way he uses the double blades to move up the back is a little more subtle.”
"I see. We still have some time. I will check these strain samples first. When they come back, I will ask the parties concerned for their opinions."
The professor picked up the bacterial strain samples that would make ordinary people feel sick and walked into his room with a calm expression.
As the director of the Rabid Dragon Disease Research Institute, he has seen more disgusting things than this.
Half a day passed in the blink of an eye.
Before the sun set, the hunters who were causing trouble everywhere returned to the Blue Star one after another.
Seeing Anshil coming back, Gordon smiled and hooked his shoulder, "How was it, did you fight with the 'Lord of Miasma Valley'?"
"No." Ansel said calmly: "It didn't show up, but the collection of the strain went smoothly."
After a brief exchange of words and understanding of the current situation, Gordon shouted and called Fengying, Maca and Julius over.
The professor also walked out of the cabin slowly.
"So, are the dangers of those fungi controllable?" Ansel asked quickly.
The professor's opinion is directly related to whether this plan can be implemented.
The old dragon scholar nodded and said, "It's basically OK. The strain samples you brought back are actually all from the same fungus.
Similar types of fungi are not uncommon in nature, especially in humid and hot dense forest areas.
Sometimes raw meat stored in storage boxes is not handled in time and becomes spoiled and hairy. In fact, it is caused by similar things.
They also have natural enemies in nature, such as scavengers with strong digestive abilities, insects, certain microorganisms, high temperatures, and even sunlight, which can cause their death.
Rather than worrying about their unlimited proliferation and expansion, we should perhaps be more concerned about whether they can survive and coexist with the Hazak.
If the Hazak dragons don't actively 'cooperate', they won't be able to break through the immune system of the ancient dragons."
"That is to say, these fungi themselves are not threatening at all. At most, they are a tool that the Hazak can use.
If necessary, we can get rid of the Hazak dragons, and they will disappear in nature, right?" Julius asked in confirmation.
"Yes, that's what I think."
"So the conclusion is that the plan can continue to be implemented?" Gordon asked, crossing his arms.
"Yes." The professor nodded solemnly, "I formally approve this plan. I will report it to the guild in person. You can go ahead and do it."
Gordon clapped his hands. This was what he was waiting for. He glanced at Julius, Feng Ying, and Maka, "So, who among you is willing to go?"
Julius thought for a moment and said, “Logically, as an eight-star hunter, this mission should be mine.
But considering the actual situation, I am indeed not as good as Feng Ying and Miss Maka in terms of three-dimensional maneuvers."
Julius simply admitted his shortcomings.
He had limited time in the New World, and he had only roughly learned how to use the slingshot and flying claws, which were standard equipment for the survey team's hunters, and was far from proficient in them.
"I'm fine." Maka shrugged. "That Hazak isn't that tall, right? It's easy for me to climb over it.
Just tell me roughly how it behaves! "
Feng Ying gave a thumbs up, "That's no problem for us! By the way, Sister Maka has never fought against a Hazak herself, right?
"Then let us do it. We have fought a battle with the Mist Corpse Dragon before, huh!"
The professor looked between the two of them, and finally looked at Feng Ying, "Since you have practical experience, then you should go."
"Okay!" Feng Ying nodded, putting her hands on her hips. "So are there any precautions? How should we grow those strains? Is it enough to just put them on the back of the Hazak?"
The professor responded, "Well, almost. In fact, the real key lies in the Hazak itself.
If it wants to be infected, you just need to let it come into contact with the fungal spores. If it doesn't want to be infected, it won't work even if you stuff the strain into its mouth.
To be on the safe side, it's best to make a few cuts on the back of the Corpse Hazard and stuff the strains in to avoid falling off to the greatest extent possible.
Remember to stuff it in several places separately, such as the head, back, wings, and chest, so that the fungus and the Hazak can complete the symbiosis faster. "
Feng Ying's smile froze. "Isn't the body of the Corpse Dragon full of rotten meat? Do you want to stuff something into it?"
"Of course." The professor responded as a matter of course.
Feng Ying took a deep breath. "Okay, what does the strain sample look like? Does it look like yeast? Or does it look like mold on a petri dish?"
“These are strain samples. When you need to use them, just pour them out and stuff them into the rotten flesh of the Hazak.
Remember not to touch the wound, as there is a risk of infection. Also, remember to clean and disinfect it immediately after use."
The professor placed the sample bottles filled with yellow, green, and hairy mycelium into Feng Ying's hands with an expressionless face.
Feng Ying held the bottles in her hands, and her whole body began to tremble as if she had been electrocuted.
(End of this chapter)