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Chapter 2052, Section 2.50: The Part That Science Can Explain

As the only Purple Gold VIP of the Golden Age of the Sanctuary, which was shattered nine times, Wu Chen's solidified intuition allowed him to handle similar plot foreshadowing with ease. This is exemplified by his choice to plant the Seven Treasure Lotus on eight "mutant snake eggs" marked as the eight handmaids of Lady Sylvia Marsh. This was a key reason why he deliberately avoided planting foreshadowing on the "mutant snake eggs" of Lady Sylvia Marsh, the immortal priestess of the snake god Dioning, the mutant proto-serpent of the "Python Queen."

Because according to the order of plot development, the plot development of the "Python Queen" must take precedence over that of the eight maids. This is also a conventional "priority" for different characters.

Leading role level > Supporting role level > Extra level.

Therefore, it's foreseeable that the eight maids are not the most crucial candidates for forming the Viper Gang, a significant plot development. In other words, the plot variables involving them will largely not affect the establishment of the Viper Gang. This aligns with Wu Chen's important adventure principle of avoiding prematurely initiating dramatic plot conflicts that highlight player-versus-player disagreements. Moreover, he has already "spoiled" the fact that Dr. Lizard and the players behind him are definitely hostile to this important plotline, along with Santanico Pandemoni, the ancient vampire queen and mistress of the Mayan pyramids, known as "Death's Mistress." A plot development that weakens or even hinders the formation of the Viper Gang would clearly be detrimental to him.

Therefore, Wu Chen's choice was both unexpected and reasonable.

As expected. After successfully creating "Hydra Lady" Irina, Dr. Lizard struck while the iron was hot and started another mutation experiment on "Python Queen".

As for the "mutant snake egg" that Dr. Lizard created using Roxon Corporation's semi-cyborg, semi-mechanical, and superhuman technological blueprints, supplemented by his life's work, it can be simply viewed as a mutant incubator. It's filled with mutant gene fluid, capable of transforming specific "mutant embryos" into an artificial egg for a new member of the Viper Gang. This is the part that science can explain.

Even the premise for the existence of vampires can be perfectly covered by a mutant gene. That's right, from a science fiction perspective, vampires are just some kind of mutant.

In Dr. Lizard's plan, creating the two "brains" of the Viper Gang was the top priority. As for the remaining Viper Gang members, technically speaking, it wasn't as difficult. It's like the difference between mass-produced Transformers and genuine Cybertronians. Those that can be mass-produced are definitely the standard models.

As the immortal priestess, Lady Sylvia Marsh, was gently lifted by the mechanical hand controlled by Dr. Lizard and placed into an artificial eggshell, the "mutant snake egg," having obtained the "mutant embryo (Lady Sylvia Marsh)," immediately underwent a mutation.

It was just like the development of an "embryo." A biomimetic structure, clearly of a snake-like nature, enveloped the immortal priestess, Lady Sylvia Marsh, and continued to develop around her as an "embryo." The feeling was as if a serpent demon was rapidly hatching!
As is well known, "bionic tissue" refers to novel artificial tissues constructed using biomaterials and engineering techniques that mimic the structure, function, or properties of natural biological tissues. Its core objective is to achieve biocompatibility, mechanical properties, and regenerative capacity similar to natural tissues, with wide applications in fields such as medical repair and biomaterial development. Using the microstructure of biological tissues as a design template, and combining techniques such as 3D printing and self-assembly, it achieves simultaneous control of macroscopic structure and microscopic function.

Based on the different materials and structures of biomimetic tissues, they can be further divided into: biochemical biomimetic and mechanical biomimetic.

Biomimetic technology is based on living biological materials, combined with chemical and biological technologies for modification. Mechanical biomimetic technology imitates the morphology, structure, and movement mechanisms of organisms, using mechanical and electronic technologies to achieve functions.

Wu Chen's fleeting True Sight has confirmed that Dr. Lizard is using bio-engineered technology.

Dr. Lizard, who is monitoring the development of the "mutant embryo" inside the "mutant snake egg" throughout the entire process, is constantly inputting encrypted commands and controlling the robotic arm to inject various genetic reagents to ensure the perfect execution of the entire gestation process.

The feeling was like an old witch constantly adding various magical ingredients to a pot of stew, just to make it more delicious.

"Will she turn into a snake demon?" Seeing the bionic snake tail growing longer and longer, like a so-called "atavism," "Madame Hydra" Irina couldn't help but ask.

“No,” Dr. Lizard replied without looking up. “Mrs. Hydra,” Irina shook her head. “What do you mean? I don’t understand.”

"It's like the 'tail shedding phenomenon' in lizards." Dr. Lizard finally revealed the key to the "mutant snake eggs": "Activating the mutant gene allows them to transform into a snake-like form. Once the mutant gene enters a dormant state, these snake-like tissues can detach from the human body in a 'tail shedding' manner."

"Tail shedding" refers to the self-protective behavior of some animals by severing their tails. The severed area usually has regenerative capabilities. When threatened, lizards sever their tails at special cartilaginous septa, using the detached tail to attract the predator's attention and buy time to escape. The regeneration process is based on the embryonic characteristics of cartilage cells, resulting in a continuous bony ridge within the new tail rather than segmented vertebrae.

Generally speaking, the biological mechanism of this phenomenon involves two processes: self-mutilation and regeneration. Self-mutilation is achieved through muscle contraction to separate limbs, while regeneration is achieved through the differentiation and reconstruction of tissues by undifferentiated cells.

"So, she can transform between human and snake forms." After a moment's thought, "Madame Hydra" Irina realized.

"That's it." Dr. Lizard, having finally finished the last encryption command, pressed the confirm button heavily.

Following closely behind, a legendary beautiful snake hatched from the "mutant snake egg".

The half-beauty, half-snake design is strikingly similar to the legendary Medusa without snake hair, or the legendary Naga without four arms. Or, more scientifically speaking, a bio-engineered female warrior with a snake-shaped prosthetic limb below her navel.

Through the thick, transparent protective shield, Irina, the "Hydra Queen," who witnessed the birth of the "Python Queen," frowned slightly: "I don't understand, what is the significance of this change?"

"The snake-shaped bionic prosthetic limb, or simply called a 'bionic snake tail,' is like an 'alien exoskeleton armor' or a 'biochemical energy pack.'" Dr. Lizard was clearly very satisfied with his second creation: "After the tail is severed, the 'bionic snake tail' will automatically melt into 'genetic fluid' and return to the body for reuse."

The python queen's design bears a striking resemblance to Quincy McIver, the second-generation giant viper of the Viper Gang. After being amputated in a police raid, she became a subject of Roxon Biotech's bionic limb experiment, receiving a 14-foot (4.27-meter) snake tail and bionic arms with 8-inch (0.2-meter) venomous claws. The neurally connected bionic limbs allow her to continuously sense pain should her arms or tail suffer any injury.

In addition, a gene fragment from the snake god Dioning gives the newborn "Python Queen" the ability to control all snake variants.

I wonder if I can control that elusive Blood Orchid Queen.

The successful completion of the mutation experiments on "Madame Hydra" and "Queen Python" greatly boosted Dr. Lizard's confidence. To prevent any unforeseen complications, he planned to strike while the iron was hot and complete the mutation experiments on the remaining members of the Viper Gang all at once.

The third mutant test subject to be awakened was surprisingly Chan Ka-lai, a socialite from Hong Kong in "Red Night".

"Madame Hydra" Irina inquired with great interest, "And whose template is she?"

“I call her ‘Mrs. Horned Viper’,” Dr. Lizard said without any hesitation.