In the previous 1665 Instance, the fifth-generation Imidacloprid formula Xu Yun had obtained came with a very noticeable warning:
[This is a great thing, but truly mastering it won't be easy].
So the formula wasn't a foolproof, one-click instruction manual. It merely provided some directions and structural diagrams, leaving Xu Yun to work out many steps for himself—for example, the pheromones from before, and the targeted binding formula between the fourth and fifth generations.
Put simply,
you couldn't get something for nothing.
Still, compared with the breakthrough in cyclization from the third to the fourth generation, the leap from the fourth to the fifth would undoubtedly be much easier. The gap between them simply wasn't as wide.
The fourth generation established the structure; the fifth added new functions. The former was the crucial step that brought about a qualitative change.
So, after settling on the areas the fifth generation needed to improve, Xu Yun assigned the next stage's tasks:
"Old Qiu, you'll lead Little Tang, Little Li, and the others in developing the same-sex attractant. I'll handle deriving the sodium ion channel receptor binding formula. Let's stay in touch.
"There are plenty of existing examples in the same-sex attractant biosphere. The key is to block conformational changes in the sensory domain, so it shouldn't be too difficult. Let's set a deadline.
"We've got nine days left to use the lab, so let's aim for six. We'll break through this attractant hurdle within six days!"
At his words, Qiu Sheng exchanged glances with Li Yi and the others, then nodded firmly.
"Old Xu, don't worry. I'll handle things here."
After handing the lab's tasks over to Qiu Sheng, Xu Yun tidied up some materials, changed into his regular clothes, and left the lab.
Anyone whose biology teacher hadn't driven them crazy