Ch. 1741The Land Was Strewn with Corpses
Key Plot Points and Events
- Song He is given a task to evolve No. 1 Bacteria in 185 seconds using trace amounts of specific chemicals.
- He considers three evolutionary directions: 'Hairy Monster', 'Thick-skinned', and 'Diarrhea'.
- He chooses 'Thick-skinned', adding Potassium Dihydrogen Phosphate, Mannose, and Lactose to the culture medium.
- Most No. 1 Bacteria die, but Song He searches for survivors under the microscope.
Character Developments
- Song He demonstrates determination and patience in his search for surviving bacteria.
- Xu Tingfeng shows concern for Song He's well-being and offers help.
- Wu Xiao expresses frustration with Song He's lack of progress.
Significant Themes
- Evolution and survival of the fittest, as only one in fifty thousand bacteria successfully evolves.
- Perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds, as Song He continues his search despite the high probability of failure.
Character Interactions
- Song He and Xu Tingfeng have a brief exchange about his task and her concern for his well-being.
- Wu Xiao expresses her frustration with Song He's performance to Xu Tingfeng.
- Students discuss and laugh about Song He's seemingly futile efforts among themselves.