Chapter 1416 Who Should Do This Dirty Work?
Ancil and his party landed on the deck of the Blue Star.
Mushroom's mood was a little low. If possible, he would like to spend a few more days with his fellow predators.
Tell the story of the investigation team and the hunters to the only little guy in the clan.
Unfortunately, they don't have this time.
Early the next morning after completing the collection of strain samples, they hurriedly set off on their return journey.
Anhir rubbed its head, picked up a backpack filled with strain samples, and entered the cabin with the leader of the third phase of the regiment.
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 next step be taken.
Gale played with the mushroom's pointed ears and said, "Look away. Everyone in the Predator Tribe is living a good life, right?"
"As a warrior, it's natural to leave your hometown, meow. In order to pursue martial arts, why not be able to see your family for the rest of your life, meow?" Sha Yan said in a rough voice, holding his bulging muscles in his arms.
Gale raised his foot and knocked the sandstone aside. "Don't listen to that muscle monster. When this matter is over, there will be a chance to go back and visit relatives."
Mushroom nodded obediently, "Okay, meow."
On the other side, Ancier and the leader of the third group have found the professor.
After listening to their findings and speculations, the professor recorded all the clues in his notebook, looked through them again and again, pondered for a long time, and then said:
“Your analysis makes sense, but the truth cannot be guessed, you still have to experiment it yourself.
If it continues to be implemented, who, or which team do you think is the most appropriate task to hand over the task of inoculating the cadaver dragon? "
Ancier had obviously thought about this question on the way, so he answered quickly, "There is only one miasma-resistant stone, so it is more suitable to act alone than to act in a team.
Except for those dangerous miasmas, the corpse dragon's abilities in all aspects are not only at the bottom among the ancient dragons, but also definitely in the lower reaches.
As long as we're careful, we hunters can do the job.
But to say the most appropriate words, well, first of all, exclude Gordon Tedgal and the others. After all, the purpose is to inoculate the strain, not simply beat up the corpse dragon.
Considering that it is safest and safest to inoculate the strain on the back of the cadaver dragon, it is best to be someone who is agile and has strong mobility.
Feng Ying and Maka are the two most suitable people.
The former has flying insects, and the latter is an insect stick user. It is easy to climb up the back of the corpse dragon.
Or, Julius can do it, but the way he uses his upper back with his double swords is a little more subtle. "
"I understand. There is still some time. I will check these bacterial strain samples first. When they all come back, I will ask the parties involved for their opinions."
With a normal expression, the professor picked up the strain samples that would make ordinary people sick to his stomach and walked into his room.
As the director of the Mad Dragon Disease Research Institute, he has never seen anything more disgusting than this.
Half a day went by 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 Ancier back, Gordon smiled and put his arm around his shoulder, "How's it going? Have you had a fight with that 'Lord of Miasma Valley'?"
"No." Anhil said calmly: "It didn't show up, but the collection of strains went smoothly."
After a few brief exchanges and understanding of the current situation, Gordon shouted and called Feng Ying, Maka and Julius over.
The professor also walked out of the cabin slowly.
"So, can the danger of those fungi be controlled?" Ancil asked quickly.
The professor's opinion is directly related to whether the plan can be implemented.
The old draconian scholar nodded, "Basically no problem, the strain samples you brought back are actually the same fungus.
Similar types of fungi are not uncommon in nature, especially in moist and hot dense forest areas.
Sometimes the raw meat stored in the storage box is not processed in time, and it deteriorates and grows hairy. This is actually caused by similar things.
There are also their natural enemies in nature, including scavengers with strong digestive capabilities, insects, certain microorganisms, high temperatures, and even sunlight, which can all cause their death.
Instead of worrying about their unlimited proliferation and expansion, we may be more worried about whether they can survive in coexistence with the cadaver dragons.
If the corpse dragon does not actively 'cooperate', they should not be able to break through the immune system of the ancient dragon species. "
"In other words, these fungi themselves are not a threat. At most, they are a tool that the corpse dragon can use.
If necessary, get rid of the cadaver dragons, and they will die out in nature, right? Julius asked confirmingly.
"Yes, I think so."
"So the conclusion is that the plan can continue to be implemented?" Gordon asked, crossing his arms.
"Yes." The professor nodded solemnly, "I have officially approved this plan, and I will report it to the guild in person. Please go ahead and do it."
Gordon clapped his hands. This was what he was waiting for. His eyes swept over Julius, Feng Ying, and Maka, "So, you guys, who wants to go?"
Julius thought for a while and said: "Logically speaking, as an eight-star hunter, this task should be done by me.
But considering the actual situation, in terms of three-dimensional maneuverability, I am indeed inferior to Feng Ying and Miss Maka. "
Julius flatly admitted his shortcomings.
His time in the New World was limited, and he had only roughly learned how to use the slingers and flying claws that were standard equipment for hunters in the survey team, and was far from being proficient.
"I have no problem." Maka shrugged, "That corpse dragon is not that tall, right? It's easy for me to climb up.
Just tell me a bit about its behavior! "
Feng Ying gave a thumbs up, "We have no problem! By the way, Sister Maka has never fought against the Corpse Dragon in person, right?
As expected, it’s up to us to do it. We have fought against the Miasma Corpse Dragon before, eh! "
The professor looked between the two, and finally looked at Feng Ying, "Since you have actual combat experience, it's you."
"Okay!" Feng Ying nodded with her hands on her hips, "So are there any precautions? How should those strains be planted? Just put them on the back of the corpse dragon?"
The professor responded, "Well, that's pretty much it. In fact, the real key lies in the corpse dragon itself.
If it is willing to be infected, all you need to do is let it come into contact with the fungal spores. If it is not willing, it doesn't matter if you stuff the strain into its mouth.
To be on the safe side, you'd better make a few slits on the back of the corpse dragon and stuff the strains in, so as to avoid falling off to the greatest extent.
Remember to stuff several locations separately, including the head, back, wings, and chest, so that the fungus and the cadaver can complete the symbiosis faster. "
Feng Ying's smile froze, "Isn't there carrion on the body of the zombie dragon? Do you want to stuff something into it?"
"Of course." The professor replied as a matter of course.
Feng Ying took a deep breath, "Okay, what does the strain sample look like? Is it like yeast? Or is it like mold on a petri dish?"
"These are strain samples. Just pour them out when using them and stuff them into the carrion of the Dracula.
Remember not to touch the wound, as there is a risk of infection, and remember to clean and disinfect it in time after use. "
The professor expressionlessly put the sample bottles filled with yellow, green, and furry mycelium into Feng Ying's hands.
Feng Ying held those bottles and her whole body trembled as if she had been electrocuted.