Chapter 477: Chapter 477
The factory’s framework had been set up. The system still needed further refinement to prevent crafty Huaxia people from exploiting any loopholes. What remained were various devices, technology, and Virtual Coins.
Speaking of Virtual Coins, Jing Shu was seriously lacking those. Initially, she had thought setting up the factory was too simple, always feeling that once the territory was hers, everything else would be easy to manage in the apocalypse.
With a point system, self-sufficient red earthworms, and lucrative incentives, she believed she could continuously deceive these free laborers. But at the beginning, due to mutual distrust, these people would definitely want to exchange their points for Virtual Coins first, and this would require a large amount of Virtual Coins.
Then, after a period that might be a few days or perhaps a month, they would realize that Virtual Coins were not as useful as points, especially since all their needs for food, clothing, and benefits required points. This was the result Jing Shu wanted. Having her own currency within the system was akin to making money from thin air, much like how Bill Gates could sit back and rake in cash.
Her own currency would make them work even harder to earn points, which was exactly what Jing Shu aimed to achieve. However, the initial loss of points would necessitate a large amount of Virtual Coins to cover cash flow and working capital.
Jing Shu tapped on the table. If worst comes to worst, I’ll have to borrow from Jin Tianci, she thought. In the middle to late stages, various things will still be needed. Right, when in trouble, turn to the Government! How did that saying go again? Ah, yes... the more debt you have, the safer you are.
Jing Shu recalled a certain Boss Wang who had borrowed hundreds of billions from the higher-ups. Even a sneeze from him would bring them running to check on his well-being, fearing that if he contracted an incurable disease and died, there would be no one to repay the debts.
Right, if I’m worried about the Government targeting me, then I might as well make this operation a part of the Government. As long as I hold the formula tightly in my hands... Monopolized technology is truly great!
Jing Shu’s eyes brightened. A genuine confidence surged within her. It wasn’t to the extent of doing whatever she wanted, but at least she possessed the conviction: If I don’t want to do something, no one can force me.
She picked up her phone and browsed her social feed for a while. After the apocalypse, the style of social feeds had changed drastically. Those who used to check in at popular online spots had basically disappeared. They were replaced by people showing off half-burnt steamed buns, rice mixed with sand, or shriveled Mushrooms and Black Fungus. Wealthy individuals flaunted chickens and pigs. Some even shamelessly showed off an abundance of milk and eggs they could eat at will.
Those who used to sell various goods as online marketers were still active, only now they were reselling all sorts of recycled junk.
There were also those showing off earning over a hundred Virtual Coins a month, attracting a large crowd of people seeking to be supported.
"The social feed is still as bustling as ever," Jing Shu mused, then posted a message: "Hiring 2 corporate lawyers and several accountants. Start working today. Compensation: Board and lodging provided. Excellent performers will be rewarded with a chicken leg. Interested parties, please send your big data resume."
After posting, Jing Shu turned off her phone and busied herself with the final batch of experiments in her space.
After a few days of research and development, Jing Shu had almost figured out the effects of the Blood-colored Spiritual Spring and found a way to rapidly and cheaply breed red earthworms.
Speaking of this, the effects of the Blood-colored Spiritual Spring had to be discussed first.
By that time, results had emerged from the four subjects. First, the clump of seaweed showed no significant change. However, the red earthworms had reproduced substantially, though this didn’t clearly demonstrate the effect of the Blood-colored Spiritual Spring.
What was interesting was the orange tree planted in the space. It unexpectedly produced two species on the same tree: one was an enormous, heavy grapefruit, and the other was tangerines.
When Jing Shu saw these two types of fruit, she was dumbfounded. How could this be? she wondered. I distinctly remember planting an orange tree, so how did it produce two different fruits? Did I take the wrong Seeds? No, that’s impossible. Two types of fruit on the same tree? Could it be a Mutation?
If not a Mutation, then it must be the effect of the Blood-colored Spiritual Spring, she concluded.
By this point, Jing Shu still didn’t fully understand the effects of the Blood-colored Spiritual Spring. However, the fourth test subject truly shocked her, because the rooster fed with the Blood-colored Spiritual Spring began to mutate!
Its upper body still resembled that of an ordinary chicken. However, it was different: it had sharp, dinosaur-like teeth and a long tail, on which feathers had not yet fully molted. Its wings had also evolved differently, and its legs had become thicker, featuring claws with three to five toes.
Overall, it looked like a combination of a bipedal tyrannosaurus with a chicken’s head, tail, and wings.
After doing an online search, Jing Shu discovered it looked exactly like images of one!
The Dinosaur Chicken was described as being created using a technique called "reverse genetic engineering," reviving the dormant "dinosaur genes" inside modern domestic chickens, thus making the chicken "devolve" into a half-dinosaur, half-chicken creature.
That’s how the online sources described it. Jing Shu stared at the rooster, which was several times larger than a normal chicken, almost as big as the fat chicken, and fell into a daze. Was this monster created by the Blood-colored Spiritual Spring? It seems this spring shouldn’t be used on humans, she thought worriedly.
The Dinosaur Chicken had a very domineering and irritable nature, pacing back and forth in the space. Having created such a creature, Jing Shu didn’t know what to do for a moment. If I take it out, it might be snatched up for research by some eccentric scientist! As for its combat abilities, surely it isn’t as strong as the fat chicken, right? she wondered.
"Alright, fat chicken, come in and have a match with this youngster!" Jing Shu called the fat chicken back into the long-unseen space. A battle between a Dinosaur Chicken and an old hen began.
Jing Shu then pondered the value of the Dinosaur Chicken. How big would the eggs from this Dinosaur Chicken be? Oh, wait, roosters can’t lay eggs. Then, if this creature mates, could the eggs produced be eaten? Would they be tasty? Jing Shu squinted.
The fat chicken and the Dinosaur Chicken first shared a solemn eye contact and let out a few challenging cries. Then, the great battle began!
The Dinosaur Chicken was seen aggressively scrambling onto the fat chicken, which clucked timidly from beneath.
"Fight back, fat chicken!" Jing Shu cheered, observing from her Second Form space.
Fight back, fat chicken! Jing Shu frowned. Why aren’t these two moving? The Dinosaur Chicken is just standing on the fat chicken, and the fat chicken isn’t even resisting? Suddenly, she sensed feelings of joy and pleasure emanating from the fat chicken.
Hmm... Jing Shu mused. She opened the incredibly slow 2E network and searched for "why a rooster stands on a hen." The result she found was: "Rooster Treading (the term for mating)."
Well... she thought, so much for a great battle! Instead, they staged an erotic spectacle right then and there! What the cluck!
Jing Shu thought, My poor eyes! I’ve seen too much!
Anyway, after the... event, the fat chicken laid several eggs, each bigger than a fist. Jing Shu pondered how to deal with them. Should I eat them? Bake them? Steam them? Deep-fry them? She didn’t know if there were any side effects from the Blood-colored Spiritual Spring and didn’t dare to try. What should I do? This is so troubling. The first person who ate crab was truly brave, she sighed. Newest update provıded by 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩·𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢·𝔫𝔢𝔱
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