Biological Pod

London Port is located on the north and south banks of the lower Thames in the southeast of England. Lu Zhiyu arrived at the port driving a brand-new Range Rover. From afar, one could see the Tower Bridge and the beautiful night view. This was a vital transportation hub for London, with ships coming and going frequently, creating a scene of bustling activity during loading and unloading.

The docks were incredibly lively. Lu Zhiyu could see many pleasure boats sailing on the sea, and a vast number of ships of all sizes were moored at the port, loading and unloading cargo, giving one a sense of intense, fiery energy.

Lu Zhiyu walked along the docks, observing his surroundings, until he found the mooring area for small and medium-sized vessels on the side. The port here was built with a somewhat winding, circuitous layout. As Lu Zhiyu walked along the straight path, he could see ship after ship moored here, among which were quite a few yachts.

"This one seems alright!"

From a distance, Lu Zhiyu spotted a three-story yacht. It looked extraordinarily luxurious, with a pure white, streamlined hull that resembled a shuttle—very beautiful and imposing.

Lu Zhiyu did not approach it. After taking a look, he realized that if he walked any further, the dock's surveillance cameras would capture him. After observing from a distance, he turned around and left. Before departing, he took a one-pound coin from his pocket and flicked it gently. His mental power propelled it onto the yacht hundreds of meters away, where it spun on the deck before settling into a corner.

The coin bore a mental imprint left by Lu Zhiyu, acting as a guide for the Dimensional Gate. At dawn, it would activate and bring this yacht, which had caught Lu Zhiyu's eye, back to him.

Lu Zhiyu turned and got into his car to leave. Although he had once entertained thoughts about an aircraft carrier—he had even looked up the mooring port of the Nimitz on the internet and had even considered buying a plane ticket—he reconsidered.

He felt that such a move was too crazy and unnecessary at the moment. Even if he managed to steal it, he had no way to operate it, and it would likely bring him a great deal of trouble.

Not long after Lu Zhiyu left, as the night deepened, the air in a secluded part of London Port suddenly became hazy and folded. In an instant, the yacht vanished without a trace.

The next morning, on the London Port docks, a group of people was arguing. Everyone at the port was whispering, offering various guesses about the strange event that had occurred the previous night.

A furious, overweight white man stood on the dock, berating the port staff. "Where is my White Shark? I pay you so much in mooring fees every year, what exactly are you all doing?"

The staff member lowered his head and said, "Mr. Barbo, I am truly sorry. We have checked the surveillance footage, but it is very strange; your yacht seems to have suddenly disappeared in the middle of the night."

Barbo the fat man was incensed. "Suddenly disappeared? Are you saying my yacht grew wings and flew away?"

"Do you take me for some idiot you can fool at will? I am going to sue you all. It must be you people who committed inside theft. I won't let you off; my lawyer will send all you scum to prison!"

At this moment, Lu Zhiyu was wearing beach shorts and driving the yacht with great ease. He had found the ship's detailed manual and operating instructions on board. After carefully reading through them, he followed the steps and successfully started the yacht.

It had to be said, it was quite a thrill. The yacht was large and divided into three levels. The lower level contained the interior living space, including a master bedroom, a guest room, and a bathroom. The middle level featured a living room, a cockpit, a kitchen, a rear deck platform, a karaoke system, and a video game room.

At the very top, there was a conference room and a small bar. It appeared the original owner was a businessman who liked to host guests or discuss business on this yacht. Lu Zhiyu took out a bottle of vintage Hennessy.

"The color of this wine is beautiful; it looks crystal clear. It seems to be an 1865 vintage. How did this guy get his hands on it? He hid it so well he couldn't even bear to drink it himself. Let me have a taste!" Lu Zhiyu examined it, noting the signature on the label.

Lu Zhiyu had tried many expensive wines recently, but he particularly liked the color of this one, and it wasn't something one could get just by having money. He wondered how it would taste. Lu Zhiyu took it to the deck, set up a fishing rod, and began to fish, sipping the wine and enjoying the food, feeling completely carefree.

Having shed his original identity, Lu Zhiyu felt as if a shackle had been removed from his body. He no longer hesitated or overthought things; he did whatever he wanted, and his courage had grown significantly.

Lu Zhiyu quietly observed the marine life swimming beneath the sea. However, compared to Earth, the marine life in Maria World was indeed much more monotonous. Moreover, because there were no natural predators, certain fish species multiplied without restraint, giving the impression that they were on the verge of taking over the entire world.

Lu Zhiyu's bucket was gradually filled with fish he had caught. He observed each one, searching for samples to see which creature would be most suitable for him to fuse with his soul and create a deified creature.

The medical equipment and parts for the nutrient tank that Lu Zhiyu had ordered had arrived. He prepared to assemble the nutrient tank while continuing his search for the life sample. Over the next period, Lu Zhiyu planned to complete his plan for creating deified creatures right here.

Over the next few days, Lu Zhiyu sailed the yacht across the sea, searching everywhere for the samples he needed. With the blue sea and sky, it felt as if the horizon would never end. The weather was excellent, and he didn't encounter any strong winds or waves.

During these few days, Lu Zhiyu also renovated the ship's lower cabin, completely transforming it into a laboratory. At the same time, he built the biological tank he had envisioned.

The biological tank combined the functions of the nutrient tank and a cryo-chamber that Lu Zhiyu wanted. It could provide the nutrient solution necessary for a creature's growth while also being able to freeze all of a creature's life activities. Fortunately, the generator on the yacht provided ample electricity.

Lu Zhiyu built two, one large and one small, and installed them in the lower cabin. He had dismantled many of the items in the original lounge and replaced them with experimental benches and medical equipment, giving the entire space a cold, clinical feel.

Lu Zhiyu stood in the cabin, observing the biological tank. The modified tank resembled a glass pillar, allowing one to see clearly inside. Both the top and bottom ends were made of metal, connected by numerous wires and a control panel.

He scooped a seahorse out of the tank, administered an anesthetic, opened the hatch, and placed it into the biological tank. Using his mental power to control the leads, he attached them to the seahorse. Lu Zhiyu pressed a button, and he watched as the nutrient solution was immediately injected from above, enveloping the seahorse. The seahorse closed its eyes and floated within the tank.

"Beep!"

Lu Zhiyu immediately saw the panel light up, displaying the creature's surface temperature, heart rate, and various health data. Lu Zhiyu knew then that the biological tank he had modified was a success!