DPM Chapter 81-Qinglong
Translated by Snowfall77
The Federal delegation foolishly stared at Mozun for a lengthy while, before finally nodding vigorously: “We understand……Got it.”
Mozun turned his gaze to the distance, looking out in the boundless sky as the moments stretched on.
Everyone else was afraid to speak. Even Ouyang Yi dared not open his mouth.
Eventually Mozun broke the silence: “You go back. There is some disagreeable business to take care of, hopefully it’ll pass as quickly as possible.”
Practically scared out their wits, the Federal delegation left. Ouyang Yi sat in their spaceship, silent as the grave, his reticence almost terrible.
All ten fingers were deep in his hair and he anxiously believed himself in a sorry plight.
When he had shot his gun, he truly had been frightened out his wits, unable to control his actions.
Then everything Mozun had said afterwards had astonished Ouyang Yi even more, finding it unimaginable.
Prior to the delegation coming to Earth, Ouyang Yi had been given access to Luoshi Research’s reports on mutant human strength. The mutants would grow in strength? Alright. But wasn’t it impossible that they’d become that powerful?!
Formidable enough to use spiritual force to control objects? Strong enough to effortlessly crush a bullet between two fingers?
Mozun had demonstrated it all to the delegation, so……what hadn’t been shown? How dreadful was the true strength of a mutant?
Could they withstand the hit of a thermal weapon? Could their mental-spiritual forces transcend time and space?
How many mutants like the Night Shard were there, and just how far had they evolved? What was waiting for the Federation back on Earth?
Overwhelmed by questions, Ouyang Yi didn’t hardly dare think.
Not only did Ouyang Yi not dare think, the other members of delegation were befuddled and scared as well. The point that each one of them kept coming back to in their thoughts was—the Night Shard was not friendly to the Federation. And he was so freakishly powerful. If he wasn’t a friend to the Federation, he was an enemy?
When they got back, the delegation reported to their government. Another conference was called, with even Luo Ying participating as technical support.
“The mutants are requiring too much, the disparity between our strengths is too great, and we……If we go back to Earth, aren’t we just putting ourselves at their mercy?”
“I also don’t agree. I won’t put my fate in the hands of mutations.”
“I propose we stick to our plans to travel the universe, find a new place to live.”
“But……what if that new planet is even more awful than Earth? Besides, it’s too far away. How many years would we be sailing?”
“What was the point of leaving if we’re just going to go back now?!” Someone demanded.
“We don’t need to be too worried. We’ve got nuclear weapons!” At least one person had some confidence.
“Those mutants are flesh and blood after all. They can’t survive the strike of a nuclear weapon. Impossible!” Was someone else’s conclusion. “Therefore, we’ve got nothing to be afraid of!”
After bandying every stray thought and idea about, someone finally asked Luo Ying: “Professor Luo, if……I wonder, if we could study the mutants’ genes, could we use it to advance ourselves?”
Luo Ying appeared a little distracted and spoke without giving it much thought: “Theoretically……certainly.”
As soon as Lou Ying voiced her opinion, everyone in the room could’ve heard a pin drop. All of them looking at the middle-aged woman like she’d just become their savior.
Brows knitting, Luo Ying added: “But first we’d need a specimen. And since those mutants are apparently so formidable, how would we
get one? Secondly, I studied mutants while we were still on Earth, and it’s impossible to reach the levels the delegation described purely on biological mutation. I’m certain there must be another factor that isn’t reliant on genetic variation. Moreover……the safety is debatable. This kind of thing requires ** experimentation, it’d be difficult to procure volunteers now.”
People’s expressions turned disappointed. Though they still felt they’d been given a gleam of hope.
Thinking some more, Luo Ying shook her head: “Besides, it wouldn’t do us much good in our current situation. The time needed for the research isn’t short. It could take ten years, even twenty. I suppose if we were back on Earth, in a relatively stable situation, it could be tried.”
With Luo Ying’s words, the feasibility of this research bordered on nothingness.
The crowd crestfallen, one of the councilors proposed: “I heard one of the mutant leaders, the Night Shard, used to be in our military. Maybe we could send someone he’s familiar with down there to talk to him?”
Some agreed with this idea, others opposed. Considering the Night Shard’s strength, no matter how unshakeable his sentiment might be towards a former comrade, it’d be impossible to stop his wild ambitions if he were truly so inclined.
Everyone looked at the screen, taking in the figure with the long black hair, thinking of how the delegation had described his horrible strength, a sense of bewilderment rising within them.
But Luo Ying, seeing that person, first stared blankly, then a surge of happiness came over her.
The huge stone that had lived in her heart finally fell to the ground.
Ye Fan hadn’t died. Not only had he not died, he was living his life well on the Earth. Originally, Luo Ying had not been in favor of returning to the Earth, but now that she knew the Night Shard was Ye Fan, her mind changed. She wanted to return.
That same day, Mozun received a request for communication from Luo Ying. The two people, meeting again across the remote distance, felt a myriad of emotions.
Luo Ying looked like she’d barely aged, perhaps thanks to the moon’s lighter gravity. Even though there was an artificial gravity system on the moon, Luo Ying also spent a lot of time in a state of weightlessness. The flesh on her body didn’t sag the way it would have on Earth.
Cheerful, Luo Ying said: “It’s very good, it seems we can see each other again soon. If it wasn’t for my last minute research project, I’d come back right now.”
Mozun still showed Luo Ying the same smile from ten years ago: “Luo Ying, no need to worry. Your work is important. We’ll definitely find the right time to see each other.”
Nodding, Luo Ying noted Wu Xingyun sitting beside Mozun and felt gratified: “I mistakenly thought he’d die. You guys……how did you avoid the thick Saer fog?”
“According to the method you taught me,” Mozun said, “That’s how Wu Xingyun and I survived. But a lot has happened in the meantime. When you come back, we’ll talk face to face. Might take us a few days and nights though.”
Luo Ying was enthusiastic at the idea: “Good!”
After Mozun ended his call with Luo Ying, Dai Rong chuckled, asking: “What? You’re going to accept their return now?”
Mozun’s expression was a little blank. A moment passed and then he nodded. “Yes……There’s some sense in what they’ve said. I’ll admit the Earth being in this state pains me. If we can cooperate, why not? As for my conditions, maybe I was being too harsh.”
“I remember a scientist who was working on the quantum theory of relativity. I wonder how he’s doing,” said Wu Xingyun.
Mozun smiled at Wu Xingyun: “Soon enough you should be able to find out. To be honest, I had some friends from this desert base I still occasionally think about. I’d like to know how they’re doing as well.”
Wu Xingyun and Mozun took their leave of Dai Rong, returning to Xi’an.
Dai Rong stayed at his base, holding follow-up discussions with the Federation. From Xi’an, Mozun and Wu Xingyun together took some people to the coastal region to clear out the mutated marine life.
There they spent about half a month disposing of the mutations and establishing a protective border, a huge circular area readied for the Federation’s landing.
In the early part of the last days, humanity had pretty much been reduced to hiding within cramped abodes in city-states. But the Federation would bring back an injection of science and technology. Both Wu Xingyun and Mozun were convinced humans would soon be rapidly developing again.
One day, Wu Xingyun was towing the body of a dead praying mantis so that they could break down its sharp carapace and use it for the protective border, when he suddenly spotted Liu Meng running towards them from a distance.
Wu Xingyun was rather surprised. Liu Meng had been stationed at Xi’an with the responsibility of maintaining contact with Dai Rong. Why would Liu Meng be abruptly rushing out here?
Mozun had also caught sight of Liu Meng, his brow knitting. Walking over to Wu Xingyun and putting himself between the two men, Mozun asked Liu Meng: “What’s going on? If there’s something to tell, send a telegram. Why are you here in person?”
Liu Meng ignored Mozun’s pettiness due to their mismatched rivalry, his expression deeply anxious: “All electronics on the Earth have been tapped, probably about ten days ago. Two days ago, signals were severely disrupted, no communication possible at all. At first I thought more thick Saer fog was coming in, but……”
“But what?” Mozun demanded.
“But yesterday I got news. Someone came from Qinglong’s territory to tell me. They say Qinglong’s been taken!”
“Who took him?”
“The people on the moon. If……if I’m right, they’d only have one purpose for kidnapping him and returning to the moon.”
Wu Xingyun and Mozun exchanged a quick look, both wondering how, with Dai Rong’s abilities, he could be so easily carried away.
“What do you think they want with Dai Rong?”
Liu Meng raised his eyes, examining Wu Xingyun. Wu Xingyun’s expression was baffling. He appeared strangely ashamed.
Withdrawing his gaze, Liu Meng answered, his voice heavy with moroseness: “I think they took Qinglong back for biochemical research. And then they’ll try to use their technology to genetically modify themselves.”
(TN-there are better beauty regimes than living on the moon)
Space exploration can have negative effects on living organisms. Significant adverse effects of long-term weightlessness include muscle atrophy and deterioration of the skeleton. Other notable effects include a slowing of cardiovascular system functions, decreased production of red blood cells, balance disorders, eyesight disorders, and changes in the immune system.
https://www.techexplorist.com/living-low-gravity-affects-cells-genetic-level/36397/
There is no doubt that space does mysterious things to a body. Many studies reveal cellular changes in their spinal cords, eyes, and brains that, in many cases, resemble deterioration due to diseases on Earth, particularly those related to aging.
In microgravity, bone loss occurs at a rate of 1 to 1.5 percent a month, leading to an acceleration of age-related changes similar to osteoporosis. Decreases in bone density and strength are more pronounced in some skeletal regions, such as the pelvis, although much of the loss is reversible upon return to Earth. Prolonged exposure to weightlessness also increases the risks of kidney stones and bone fractures, which are both associated with bone demineralization. In addition, studies suggest that microgravity alters the ability of bones to heal after fractures.
Long stays in space also impact muscles. There is loss of muscle mass, strength and endurance, especially in the lower extremities. Changes in muscle performance, coupled with the effects of microgravity on connective tissues and the demands of activities of varying intensities, place astronauts at risk of fatigue and injury.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-does-spending-prolong/
https://spectrum.ieee.org/aerospace/space-flight/moondust-radiation-and-low-gravity-the-health-risks-of-living-on-the-moon
DPM Chapter 81-Qinglong
Translated by Snowfall77
The Federal delegation foolishly stared at Mozun for a lengthy while, before finally nodding vigorously: “We understand……Got it.”
Mozun turned his gaze to the distance, looking out in the boundless sky as the moments stretched on.
Everyone else was afraid to speak. Even Ouyang Yi dared not open his mouth.
Eventually Mozun broke the silence: “You go back. There is some disagreeable business to take care of, hopefully it’ll pass as quickly as possible.”
Practically scared out their wits, the Federal delegation left. Ouyang Yi sat in their spaceship, silent as the grave, his reticence almost terrible.
All ten fingers were deep in his hair and he anxiously believed himself in a sorry plight.
When he had shot his gun, he truly had been frightened out his wits, unable to control his actions.
Then everything Mozun had said afterwards had astonished Ouyang Yi even more, finding it unimaginable.
Prior to the delegation coming to Earth, Ouyang Yi had been given access to Luoshi Research’s reports on mutant human strength. The mutants would grow in strength? Alright. But wasn’t it impossible that they’d become that powerful?!
Formidable enough to use spiritual force to control objects? Strong enough to effortlessly crush a bullet between two fingers?
Mozun had demonstrated it all to the delegation, so……what hadn’t been shown? How dreadful was the true strength of a mutant?
Could they withstand the hit of a thermal weapon? Could their mental-spiritual forces transcend time and space?
How many mutants like the Night Shard were there, and just how far had they evolved? What was waiting for the Federation back on Earth?
Overwhelmed by questions, Ouyang Yi didn’t hardly dare think.
Not only did Ouyang Yi not dare think, the other members of delegation were befuddled and scared as well. The point that each one of them kept coming back to in their thoughts was—the Night Shard was not friendly to the Federation. And he was so freakishly powerful. If he wasn’t a friend to the Federation, he was an enemy?
When they got back, the delegation reported to their government. Another conference was called, with even Luo Ying participating as technical support.
“The mutants are requiring too much, the disparity between our strengths is too great, and we……If we go back to Earth, aren’t we just putting ourselves at their mercy?”
“I also don’t agree. I won’t put my fate in the hands of mutations.”
“I propose we stick to our plans to travel the universe, find a new place to live.”
“But……what if that new planet is even more awful than Earth? Besides, it’s too far away. How many years would we be sailing?”
“What was the point of leaving if we’re just going to go back now?!” Someone demanded.
“We don’t need to be too worried. We’ve got nuclear weapons!” At least one person had some confidence.
“Those mutants are flesh and blood after all. They can’t survive the strike of a nuclear weapon. Impossible!” Was someone else’s conclusion. “Therefore, we’ve got nothing to be afraid of!”
After bandying every stray thought and idea about, someone finally asked Luo Ying: “Professor Luo, if……I wonder, if we could study the mutants’ genes, could we use it to advance ourselves?”
Luo Ying appeared a little distracted and spoke without giving it much thought: “Theoretically……certainly.”
As soon as Lou Ying voiced her opinion, everyone in the room could’ve heard a pin drop. All of them looking at the middle-aged woman like she’d just become their savior.
Brows knitting, Luo Ying added: “But first we’d need a specimen. And since those mutants are apparently so formidable, how would we
get one? Secondly, I studied mutants while we were still on Earth, and it’s impossible to reach the levels the delegation described purely on biological mutation. I’m certain there must be another factor that isn’t reliant on genetic variation. Moreover……the safety is debatable. This kind of thing requires ** experimentation, it’d be difficult to procure volunteers now.”
People’s expressions turned disappointed. Though they still felt they’d been given a gleam of hope.
Thinking some more, Luo Ying shook her head: “Besides, it wouldn’t do us much good in our current situation. The time needed for the research isn’t short. It could take ten years, even twenty. I suppose if we were back on Earth, in a relatively stable situation, it could be tried.”
With Luo Ying’s words, the feasibility of this research bordered on nothingness.
The crowd crestfallen, one of the councilors proposed: “I heard one of the mutant leaders, the Night Shard, used to be in our military. Maybe we could send someone he’s familiar with down there to talk to him?”
Some agreed with this idea, others opposed. Considering the Night Shard’s strength, no matter how unshakeable his sentiment might be towards a former comrade, it’d be impossible to stop his wild ambitions if he were truly so inclined.
Everyone looked at the screen, taking in the figure with the long black hair, thinking of how the delegation had described his horrible strength, a sense of bewilderment rising within them.
But Luo Ying, seeing that person, first stared blankly, then a surge of happiness came over her.
The huge stone that had lived in her heart finally fell to the ground.
Ye Fan hadn’t died. Not only had he not died, he was living his life well on the Earth. Originally, Luo Ying had not been in favor of returning to the Earth, but now that she knew the Night Shard was Ye Fan, her mind changed. She wanted to return.
That same day, Mozun received a request for communication from Luo Ying. The two people, meeting again across the remote distance, felt a myriad of emotions.
Luo Ying looked like she’d barely aged, perhaps thanks to the moon’s lighter gravity. Even though there was an artificial gravity system on the moon, Luo Ying also spent a lot of time in a state of weightlessness. The flesh on her body didn’t sag the way it would have on Earth.
Cheerful, Luo Ying said: “It’s very good, it seems we can see each other again soon. If it wasn’t for my last minute research project, I’d come back right now.”
Mozun still showed Luo Ying the same smile from ten years ago: “Luo Ying, no need to worry. Your work is important. We’ll definitely find the right time to see each other.”
Nodding, Luo Ying noted Wu Xingyun sitting beside Mozun and felt gratified: “I mistakenly thought he’d die. You guys……how did you avoid the thick Saer fog?”
“According to the method you taught me,” Mozun said, “That’s how Wu Xingyun and I survived. But a lot has happened in the meantime. When you come back, we’ll talk face to face. Might take us a few days and nights though.”
Luo Ying was enthusiastic at the idea: “Good!”
After Mozun ended his call with Luo Ying, Dai Rong chuckled, asking: “What? You’re going to accept their return now?”
Mozun’s expression was a little blank. A moment passed and then he nodded. “Yes……There’s some sense in what they’ve said. I’ll admit the Earth being in this state pains me. If we can cooperate, why not? As for my conditions, maybe I was being too harsh.”
“I remember a scientist who was working on the quantum theory of relativity. I wonder how he’s doing,” said Wu Xingyun.
Mozun smiled at Wu Xingyun: “Soon enough you should be able to find out. To be honest, I had some friends from this desert base I still occasionally think about. I’d like to know how they’re doing as well.”
Wu Xingyun and Mozun took their leave of Dai Rong, returning to Xi’an.
Dai Rong stayed at his base, holding follow-up discussions with the Federation. From Xi’an, Mozun and Wu Xingyun together took some people to the coastal region to clear out the mutated marine life.
There they spent about half a month disposing of the mutations and establishing a protective border, a huge circular area readied for the Federation’s landing.
In the early part of the last days, humanity had pretty much been reduced to hiding within cramped abodes in city-states. But the Federation would bring back an injection of science and technology. Both Wu Xingyun and Mozun were convinced humans would soon be rapidly developing again.
One day, Wu Xingyun was towing the body of a dead praying mantis so that they could break down its sharp carapace and use it for the protective border, when he suddenly spotted Liu Meng running towards them from a distance.
Wu Xingyun was rather surprised. Liu Meng had been stationed at Xi’an with the responsibility of maintaining contact with Dai Rong. Why would Liu Meng be abruptly rushing out here?
Mozun had also caught sight of Liu Meng, his brow knitting. Walking over to Wu Xingyun and putting himself between the two men, Mozun asked Liu Meng: “What’s going on? If there’s something to tell, send a telegram. Why are you here in person?”
Liu Meng ignored Mozun’s pettiness due to their mismatched rivalry, his expression deeply anxious: “All electronics on the Earth have been tapped, probably about ten days ago. Two days ago, signals were severely disrupted, no communication possible at all. At first I thought more thick Saer fog was coming in, but……”
“But what?” Mozun demanded.
“But yesterday I got news. Someone came from Qinglong’s territory to tell me. They say Qinglong’s been taken!”
“Who took him?”
“The people on the moon. If……if I’m right, they’d only have one purpose for kidnapping him and returning to the moon.”
Wu Xingyun and Mozun exchanged a quick look, both wondering how, with Dai Rong’s abilities, he could be so easily carried away.
“What do you think they want with Dai Rong?”
Liu Meng raised his eyes, examining Wu Xingyun. Wu Xingyun’s expression was baffling. He appeared strangely ashamed.
Withdrawing his gaze, Liu Meng answered, his voice heavy with moroseness: “I think they took Qinglong back for biochemical research. And then they’ll try to use their technology to genetically modify themselves.”
(TN-there are better beauty regimes than living on the moon)
Space exploration can have negative effects on living organisms. Significant adverse effects of long-term weightlessness include muscle atrophy and deterioration of the skeleton. Other notable effects include a slowing of cardiovascular system functions, decreased production of red blood cells, balance disorders, eyesight disorders, and changes in the immune system.
https://www.techexplorist.com/living-low-gravity-affects-cells-genetic-level/36397/
There is no doubt that space does mysterious things to a body. Many studies reveal cellular changes in their spinal cords, eyes, and brains that, in many cases, resemble deterioration due to diseases on Earth, particularly those related to aging.
In microgravity, bone loss occurs at a rate of 1 to 1.5 percent a month, leading to an acceleration of age-related changes similar to osteoporosis. Decreases in bone density and strength are more pronounced in some skeletal regions, such as the pelvis, although much of the loss is reversible upon return to Earth. Prolonged exposure to weightlessness also increases the risks of kidney stones and bone fractures, which are both associated with bone demineralization. In addition, studies suggest that microgravity alters the ability of bones to heal after fractures.
Long stays in space also impact muscles. There is loss of muscle mass, strength and endurance, especially in the lower extremities. Changes in muscle performance, coupled with the effects of microgravity on connective tissues and the demands of activities of varying intensities, place astronauts at risk of fatigue and injury.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-does-spending-prolong/
https://spectrum.ieee.org/aerospace/space-flight/moondust-radiation-and-low-gravity-the-health-risks-of-living-on-the-moon
