After resolving the language system issue, Lü Yongchang and Mao Zhengzhi turned their attention back to the giant fish's outer skin.
As they studied the various test results in the holographic projection, both fell silent.
"There's absolutely no way a living organism could grow something like this," Mao Zhengzhi declared confidently. "If this thing grew naturally, I'll go straight to the Ice Giant and eat a giant fish!"
Lü Yongchang said, "...Are you sure?"
Perhaps remembering the rash vow Academician Cao Liangcai had once made, Mao Zhengzhi raised a hand and rubbed the tip of his nose guiltily under Lü Yongchang's teasing gaze.
"I... think so?"
"Anyway, I refuse to believe that an organism made of cells could grow an alloy like this from inside its body!"
"Don't forget, that giant fish has a fusion reactor inside it too!" Mao Zhengzhi reminded Lü Yongchang in a lowered voice. "Do you think these giant fish might be artificial creations?"
"There might even be an advanced civilization living deep in this Liquid Ammonia Ocean!"
Lü Yongchang looked at the wildly speculating Mao Zhengzhi as though he were an idiot. "Then why would these giant fish still use such an ancient method of communication?"
"What's wrong with electromagnetic communication?"
"Wouldn't quantum superluminal communication work better?"
Mao Zhengzhi froze. "..."
"Ahem!"
"I, I was just joking, trying to lighten the mood..."
Lü Yongchang waved a hand helplessly. "We have too few samples. I suppose we'll have to wait until the next survey to..."
"Professor."
"An anomalous situation has developed aboard the [Poseidon] Exploration Ship."
As the voice rang out, Zero's virtual avatar appeared beside Lü Yongchang. "After a comprehensive assessment, I believe this anomaly will interest you."
"[Poseidon]?"
Lü Yongchang frowned instinctively.
Several days had passed. If not for Zero's reminder, he would almost