Shang Ke found that the growth rate of the little mermaid is very slow, two months is enough for other babies to grow twice, but the body shape of the little mermaid has not changed much from the one just born, but the pink of the tail has faded and turned into a light gray. The blue color is no longer translucent, and it can swim in shallow water for dozens of minutes, but if it enters the deep water area, the little mermaid will sink into the water involuntarily, and it will not be able to float up even if it takes much effort.
In addition to the non-staff breeder Shang Ke, there are also three researchers who take care of the two little mermaids. Because the little mermaid is still too small, he usually only does some routine tests and observations, and does not participate in in vivo experiments.
This is also what Shang Ke is happy to see, at least not before they have the ability to decide their future easily.
Shang Ke stood in the water, supported the little mermaid, and carefully fed him. The little mermaid lay in the palm of his hand, his little tail flicked and his two round eyes looked left and right, as if curious about everything around him.
The other little mermaid, who was full, was lying in the shallow water tank, looking at Shang Ke and his younger brother without blinking.
The two little guys were named "Yu Miao" and "Fish Song" respectively. They were named in the name of Qin Yuan, but others didn't pay much attention to them, and usually only called them by their code names.
Coaxing the little mermaid to sleep, Shang Ke left after handing over.
Walking out of the laboratory, I happened to have a face-to-face with the head of the research institute. Shang Ke smiled and said hello, but the other party just nodded coldly.
Shang Ke didn't like this team leader very much, not only because of his feud with Qin Yuan, but also because of his disregard for animal life. Without Qin Yuan's supervision, his research methods would never be as gentle as they are now.
However, Shang Ke still underestimated his ruthlessness.
The next day, when Shang Ke came to the laboratory on time, he found that a mermaid was missing from the culture tank. Following the enthusiastic discussions of the researchers, Shang Ke found the little mermaid Miaomiao in another water tank.
Seeing him for the first time, Shang Ke couldn't believe his eyes. The shape of the little mermaid has undergone tremendous changes. The face is twisted and deformed, the light blue carapace grows on the back, the two small hands have become pincer-like, and the original fish tail is segmented, which looks like a... lobster!
"What's going on?!" Shang Ke looked at the others angrily.
A researcher replied: "The team leader did a frequency resonance test with a mermaid and a lobster last night, and the mermaid turned out to be like this."
Everyone looked at the little mermaid with both surprise and repulsion and fear of the unknown.
Frequency resonance test! The little mermaids have dolphin genes, that is to say, they have a certain chance of acquiring the assimilation ability of dolphins, which can be transformed into other creatures. But they are so small, they should not actively convert.
However, the experiment of the research team leader induced his transformation in advance.
The little mermaid in the water tank seemed to sense Shang Ke's breath, gradually unfolded its curled body, swam towards him with its back hunched, and made a thin cry from its mouth. Humans can't hear it, but Shang Ke can hear it clearly.
He was distressed and was seeking comfort from people he knew.
It's really heartbreaking that the originally cute little mermaid has turned into such an ugly and deformed appearance.
Shang Ke could only feel his heart tighten for a while, and his anger was hard to stop surging on the ground.
At this time, the excited voice of the research team leader just came from the side: "It's incredible! This kind of creature is simply the pinnacle of reproduction, and it can adapt to almost any living environment."
Get used to your sister!
Shang Ke couldn't bear it, he strode forward and punched the research team leader's old face, knocking him out.
The people around were stunned. They didn't expect Shang Ke to hit someone. When they reacted, the research team leader had already fallen to the ground and wailed.
Shang Ke didn't even look at him, turned around and carried the little mermaid out of the water tank.
"You are so brave!" The research team leader stood up with the help of everyone, and pointed at Shang Ke with a twisted face and scolded, "Put down the mermaid, then get out of my research room."
Shang Ke didn't listen to him at all, and left the small laboratory with the little mermaid.
"What are you still doing, you still haven't kicked him out." The research team leader shouted angrily.
One person whispered: "Team leader, he is from President Qin."
"I don't care who he is!" The research team leader was furious, "In short, my research room will not be able to accommodate him in the future!"
Several people walked towards Shang Ke hesitantly, and whispered: "Hai Yan, you should go first today. When the team leader's anger subsides, let President Qin speak."
"It's okay if you want me to go, but I'm going to take these two little mermaids too." Shang Ke put Miaomiao in the sink and gently caressed his deformed body with his fingers. Miaomiao rubbed his fingers with a soothing look on his face.
"You know it's impossible." A researcher looked helpless.
"Why do you talk so much nonsense with him?" The research team leader's voice came again, "Hurry up and get him out of me. Even a small breeder dares to be arrogant in front of me, and he didn't rely on himself to get into Qin Yuan's bed. ?"
Shang Ke didn't look back, two cold lights flashed in his half-drooping eyes.
"If you don't want to be too embarrassed, you can recognize yourself and take the initiative to disappear from my eyes. Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude." The research team leader thought that Qin Yuan was disliked, and naturally he would not like Qin Yuan's people. What a good face, not to mention that this person just hit him in the face in front of so many people.
"I said, it's okay if you want me to go, but I have to take the little mermaid too." Shang Ke said word by word.
"What are you?" The research team leader pointed at him and cursed, "Mermaids are an important resource for the country, and you can't even take a single hair with you."
"What are you doing?" While the two sides were at a stalemate, Qin Yuan strode in, seeing that Shang Ke was surrounded by everyone, his eyes were cold.
Everyone subconsciously took a step back and made a way.
Qin Yuan came to Shang Ke, first checked his situation, and then cast him an inquiring look.
Shang Ke held the deformed little mermaid in front of him and said coldly, "The leader of the team has done a good deed."
Qin Yuan's face flashed with surprise when he saw the appearance of the little mermaid.
The research team leader said: "This experiment is very valuable. Mermaid genes have extremely strong adaptability, and can adapt to different environments..."
Having said that, he suddenly stopped. Because he suddenly remembered that this part of the mermaid's genes came from dolphins. In other words, the species that really possesses this ability is not a mermaid, but a dolphin!
The research team leader's eyes were suspicious, and various experimental data flashed through his mind.
Qin Yuan frowned and stared at the research team leader for a while, then said, "All experiments are canceled today, everyone will be given a day off, and they will return to the laboratory tomorrow."
He thought that the research team leader would object, but he was immersed in his own thoughts and did not respond at all.
The others saw this and dispersed. The research team leader also followed the crowd and left nervously.
Seeing everyone leave, Shang Ke said to Qin Yuan, "I can't let him hurt the little mermaid again."
"He is the research team leader specially designated by the above, and I can't move him temporarily." Qin Yuan comforted, "You don't have to worry, I will apply to the superior and re-select a research team leader."
Shang Ke looked down at the little mermaid in his palm: "Before that, I will take the little mermaid away from here."
Qin Yuan thought for a moment, nodded and said, "Then put the little mermaid and the waves together for the time being. I will circle a diving area for them to prevent them from being hurt by other aquatic creatures."
That afternoon, the two little mermaids were brought to Hailang's living area by Shang Ke.
In the new environment, the two ignorant little mermaids were both curious and a little nervous, sticking to Shang Ke's side and not daring to leave.
"Hailang, this is your junior, you shouldn't bully them." Shang Ke urged Hailang seriously.
Hailang nodded again and again, his eyes couldn't stop looking at the two delicate little guys in front of him. The little mermaid didn't seem to be afraid of it either, and timidly stretched out a small hand and touched its mouth.
Hailang sneezed, and the little mermaid immediately hid behind Shang Ke, and couldn't help sticking its head out after a while.
Shang Ke looked funny and encouraged them to fall in love with each other.
In order to avoid any accident to them, Shang Ke simply changed back to a dolphin, stayed by their side day and night, and tried to guide Miaomiao into her original form.
Shang Ke originally thought that the research team leader would come to make trouble, but he didn't expect it to be calm for a few days. It was not until Miaomiao's form was finally restored that most of the news came from the research room that several new research projects were planned to be established. The project is completely confidential to the outside world, and is directly authorized by the leader to the research team leader, and only a few specific researchers know about it. Unless the research team leader agrees, even Qin Yuan has no right to intervene.
Shang Ke faintly felt that something was wrong, but he didn't know what would happen, so he could only be more vigilant to protect the little mermaid.
However, he did not expect that the real danger this time was not the little mermaid, but him as a dolphin.
After Shang Ke waited for the little mermaid to fall asleep, he avoided the surveillance, transformed into a human form, went ashore to find Qin Yuan for dinner, and temporarily handed over the task of protecting the little mermaid to Hailang.
He didn't expect that the process of his transformation was completely captured by another monitor.
Since the last resonance experiment, the research team leader has realized that the evolution of dolphin genes is far more powerful than he expected. It can not only improve the reproductive capacity of organisms, but also allow genetic recombination to transform into various forms adapted to the environment.
From this, he also thought of another question, whether the flame has mature transformation ability? If so, what form will it transform into
In order to have a deeper understanding, the research team leader installed several invisible monitors underwater. After a day, he clearly captured the scene that made him very excited.
In the sparkling sea water, a mass of white mist and silver threads gradually emerged on the surface of the flame, like a ribbon flying, twisting layer by layer, turning into a white cocoon.
After dozens of seconds, the white cocoon fogged up, and when the white fog dissipated, a naked boy appeared in front of him. He turned his head slightly, and his beautiful and delicate profile face was immediately exposed to the surveillance. It was the breeder who joined the laboratory in the middle of it—Hai Yan!
"It turned out to be him?" The research team leader was surprised at first, and then showed uncontrollable excitement and ecstasy.
Discovering new species is not surprising, but discovering a creature that changed human evolution would be different!
At this moment in his heart, the two little mermaids are irrelevant. As long as he studies the flames thoroughly, he will surely become the greatest scientist in the history of human evolution.