Biological Augmentation (Part 2)

Gao Gong stared at the Blade Limb and metal claws in the nutrient tank, finding nothing special about them.

Professor Han didn't explain, but instead pressed the switch for the nutrient tank's drain valve.

Soon, with the sound of pumping, the water level in the nutrient tank rapidly dropped until it was almost empty.

However, before it was completely empty, Professor Han released the switch.

It had to be said, the body parts of this Reaper Queen possessed astonishing vitality. Even after being cut up for research, neither showed any signs of 'death.'

The biological blade, comparable to a Qinglong Yanyuedao, the Blade Limb, hummed as if it had come alive.

The metal claws, on the other hand, opened and closed, even moving around the glass tank like a crab.

"See?"

Gao Gong leaned closer to the glass, letting out a soft exclamation.

With the movement of these two 'biological components,' the nutrient solution, which hadn't been completely drained yet, rapidly emptied.

Gao Gong understood why.

On the blade of the biological Blade Limb, pinprick-sized holes opened, madly absorbing the nutrient solution.

Similarly, at the tips of the Reaper's claws, holes about the size of soybeans appeared, competing with the biological Blade Limb to snatch the nutrient solution.

"This is the externalization of digestive organs, also known as organ extrusion in bionics. It's a very special biological phenomenon."

"When the Reaper's 'capture limbs' insert into an enemy's body, they secrete a strong digestive fluid that melts the enemy's internal organs, and these 'biological absorption pores' then absorb the melted nutrients."

"Its suction power is very strong, reaching 4800AW, which is three times that of a typical central vacuum cleaner."

Gao Gong wasn't quite sure what 'three times' meant, but in his memory, when the Reaper Queen assassinated the Reaper Leader, she had turned a C-Class boss into a dried husk in just three to four seconds.

This was the biological version of the 'Star Absorbing Technique'!

Gao Gong's eyes lit up. "You mean, if I undergo biological augmentation, I'll also have this ability?"

"Theoretically, yes, but it's only theoretical. I can't be sure if human hands and feet can replace the 'capture limbs' and evolve into new feeding organs."

"It's fine, you handle the plan, I'll handle the surgery."

Gao Gong, however, was full of confidence.

He had made many preparations to deal with biological rejection.

At least for the first biological augmentation, he was confident there wouldn't be any problems.

As for whether this 'biological unboxing' could yield this ability, he could only do his best and leave the rest to fate.

Professor Han returned to his busy work.

Just adjusting the 'biological system' would require an expert. If Gao Gong wanted to perform the augmentation on himself, his Prosthetic Doctor sub-profession would need to be at least level 10.

Gao Gong, on the other hand, found himself with some free time.

He didn't plan to be idle. With a snap of his fingers, two Head-Dogs jumped onto the operating table, one after the other.

Professor Han was a master of biological augmentation, especially skilled in bionic technology. Installing a prosthetic interface for two Mechanical Bodies was no problem for him.

Gao Gong brought out a box, opened it, and revealed a large revolver wrapped in red flesh buds.

Wearing three layers of radiation-resistant gloves, he took it out with an expression that suggested he was an "old man on the subway looking at his phone" and placed it on the operating table.

Name: Radiation Energy Gun Category: Biological Weapon Quality: Fine+ (Custom Template) Weight: 2.3kg Base Stats: DPS: 3.9, Attack Power: 1400, Attack Speed: 0.003 attacks/sec, Attack Range: 250 meters Additional Stats: Penetration (+31% armor-piercing damage), High Temperature (+23.2% critical hit rate) Slot: Radiation Capacitor Radiation Capacitor: A biological battery that automatically absorbs nuclear radiation. Remarks: This weapon is not mature. Using this weapon has a high probability of injecting a biological virus.

The peculiar thing about this gun was that it was both an energy weapon and a biological weapon—the former was for dealing with enemies, and the latter was for dealing with oneself.

After all, on this planet, only B-Class bosses or higher could fire energy beams.

And its attack power was only comparable to Gao Gong's 'Twelve-Percent Draw Sword Slash.'

But its attack speed was at the other extreme.

One shot every five minutes, and it required pre-charging.

Gao Gong thought for a moment.

The gun's greatest use was for suicide.

But from another perspective, couldn't he just not let anyone use it?

So, Gao Gong thought of the dog he kept.

He planned to perform surgery to install this gun onto the dog.

As it turned out, this kind of surgery wasn't difficult.

Soon, a 'ding' sound came from the system.

[You have completed Prosthetic Augmentation Surgery *1, EXP +50]

The Head-Dog probably had no idea what tragic fate awaited it, as it started frolicking as soon as it got off the operating table.

Gao Gong then took a heavy machine gun out of another box.

This gun was heavy, over 30kg, had no stock, and the four biological drills on its underside wriggled everywhere like loaches.

Gao Gong swung the gun around a few times before he could shake it off his wrist.

"Behave yourself."

The next moment, the four surgical arms on the operating table turned, and surgical forceps clamped onto the 'loach's' head, finally immobilizing them.

Name: Four-Legged Guardian

Category: Intelligent Weapon

Weight: 35kg

Operating System: Blade 3 Type

Energy Source: No. 5 Micro Energy Battery (Can automatically charge from a human body)

Usage: Human Body Implantation

Base Attributes: DPS: 59800, Attack Power: 46, Attack Speed: 1300 attacks/sec, Attack Range: 800 meters

Intelligent Modules: 'Auto-Aim', 'Ballistics Analysis', 'Charge Mode', 'Berserk Beast', 'Shooting Storm'

Notes: A classic piece of gun implantation for the human body, nicknamed 'Psychotic Toy' by many warriors, significantly increases the chance of developing cyberpsychosis.

Gao Gong glanced at it. The five intelligent modules respectively enhanced 'Intelligent Shooting', 'Bleed Chance', 'Critical Hit Rate', 'Area Damage', and 'Rate of Fire'.

The DPS of this gun was the complete opposite of the bio-gun; one was a one-shot-kill type, while the other was a sustained drilling type.

All in all, aside from the hidden attribute 'Master Slayer', both guns were excellent.

So, Gao Gong changed his approach. Instead of giving it to a person, why not give it to a dog?

It was just a dog's life, after all.

As the electric welder on the operating table crackled, a strange aura of ferocity appeared on the Head-Dog's somewhat foolish face.

The Radiation Energy Gun was one thing; even for a dog, it wasn't that heavy.

The 'Four-Legged Guardian' was much heavier. Gao Gong had to heavily modify the dog's body, removing its joints, lowering its center of gravity, replacing its limbs with mechanical treads, widening its back, and moving its head back to serve as a gun mount.

After such extensive modifications, it was less like a dog and more like a 'miniature Head-Dog tank'.

Perhaps 'unmanned tank' would be a more fitting name.

[You have completed Prosthetic Augmentation Surgery *1, EXP +100]

"Tsk, tsk, what's the point of making Mechanical Hunters stronger? They're just experimental material for Military Contractors."

"The output of just these two guns is comparable to my own ultimate moves. The overwhelming might of the Steel Legion, just thinking about it is terrifying."

Gao Gong clicked his tongue, his words not matching his thoughts. He was quite satisfied with this modification.

He had gained two more trump cards.

The two surgeries lasted until night. Seeing Professor Han still focused on 'Biological Improvement', Gao Gong stretched and walked outside.

A bonfire had been lit in the recycling station at some point, and many tribal people were dancing and singing around it.

Fat Xiang was among them, his silly laughter never ceasing.

Tin Can was best at creating atmosphere. He poured a large cup of liquor into a tin can, and the flames suddenly flared up.

"I'll DJ for you guys. Back when I was in the gang, this was what I was best at!"

Huang Yuanli also laughed heartily and joined the dancing crowd, her face flushed red by the firelight.

The natives of the desert were always good at entertaining themselves in this environment where they struggled to get enough food and warmth.

Seeing Gao Gong standing on the second floor, Huang Yuanli specifically waved, signaling for him to come and join the fun.

Gao Gong smiled and shook his head.

Regardless, the outcome was good, wasn't it?

The next day, Gao Gong, still hungover, was woken up by Professor Han.

He had only been watching initially, but everyone was too enthusiastic and dragged him into it.

He had no choice but to use monofilament wire to replace the steel pole and perform a pole dance.

However, amidst the heckling, the dance turned into a striptease as he went along.

Amidst the clamor, the young women's cheers were the loudest.

Are my underwear still there?

Gao Gong looked down and breathed a sigh of relief; his underwear was still there.

But why were they on inside out?

"Ahem, Professor, how did it go?"

He returned to the tent as if it were his own. Huang Yuanli was still fast asleep, and he didn't disturb her. He scooped water from a bucket and splashed it on his face.

Professor Han, who was waiting outside the tent, looked at him with a complex expression. He hadn't participated in the excitement of the previous night, and he knew he wasn't qualified to.

"One piece of good news and one piece of bad news."

Perhaps it was due to the "Reaper Aura," or perhaps some unique pheromones had integrated into Gao Gong's body when he killed the Reaper Queen. Blood tests showed that these biological components had low, even very low, rejection rates for him. This was the good news.

The bad news was that these biological components, which were "of the same origin," had developed a mutual rejection.

"What the hell is this?" Gao Gong exclaimed in shock.

"Simply put, Reaper cells have a certain erosive quality, and this erosive quality is the source of their 'cannibalism'."

"If biological implants are of the same human system, this devouring nature is not obvious. But if two systems are implanted, the mutual repulsion will greatly increase the biological rejection."

"Why wasn't there a problem with the Reaper Queen?"

"This is the randomness of biological mutation, a one-in-a-million radiation creation," Professor Han shook his head. "Unless you want to become a complete Reaper, you can only make a choice."

"So, I can only choose one of the two augmentable systems."

"More precisely, you have to choose between the circulatory system + subdermal blood pump and the digestive system + sensory knee."

"Oh, right. The subdermal blood pump belongs to the circulatory system, but isn't the knee part of the motor system?"

Professor Han said casually, "I made some bionic micro-adjustments. If it were just the knee, it would still be within the compatible range. After all, your knee has already undergone mechanical augmentation and is no longer within the biological scope."

Awesome, truly awesome!

Gao Gong grabbed Professor Han's hand and said earnestly, "Not only has my knee undergone mechanical augmentation, but I can also kneel down for you."