Eunuch, do you really know these martial arts?

The air seemed to freeze in Bai Yongxu's office.

On the enormous electronic screen, the deep blue area of ​​the Mariana Trench resembled a silent behemoth, devouring all light and hope.

“A more direct approach…”

Bai Yongxu repeated Jiang Nian's words, his fingers unconsciously tapping the table.

He looked at Jiang Nian with a sharp gaze, "You want to go yourself?"

Jiang Nian slowly shook his head, his gaze still fixed on that sea area.

“We need a bait, or rather, a means to make them expose themselves.”

He turned around and looked at everyone in the office.

"The organization's Wind Chaser program targets zero; they need to send zero to the Void before the so-called Resonance Cycle window. This means they must act, and on a large scale."

"As long as they move, they will definitely leave traces."

"You mean, we're using zero as bait?"

General Zhao frowned, his tone disapproving. "This is too risky! The importance of zero is self-evident; we cannot afford any mistakes!"

"Not a true zero."

Jiang Nian explained, "It is a fake target that is realistic enough to fool the organization's detection methods."

His gaze fell upon the two technical experts.

"Could we create a biomimetic carrier that mimics zero physiological signals, especially the kind of activity fluctuations they can detect?"

The two experts exchanged a glance, their eyes revealing a mixture of contemplation and excitement.

"Theoretically possible!"

Engineer Zhou, who is in charge of biosignal simulation, spoke first, "We obtained a lot of physiological data and gene expression profiles of zero from the Greenland base."

"While it is impossible to completely replicate its genetic secrets, it is not impossible to create a biomimetic carrier that can simulate its specific bioelectrical signals, infrared characteristics, and even some superficial gene markers!"

"The key lies in simulating the fluctuations in activity."

Another signal analysis expert added, "We need to figure out how the organization determines the state of zero by detecting which specific indicators."

Is it a specific frequency band of bioelectricity? Or some kind of microparticle radiation related to gene expression that we have not yet detected?

"Han Dong and Lin Wanxing."

Jiang Nian reminded him, "They might know some inside information. Especially Han Dong, who is in charge of the Ice Marrow Project and has the most in-depth research on the progenitor gene and Zero."

Bai Yongxu immediately pressed the communicator button.

"Interrogation department, intensify the interrogation of Han Dong and Lin Wanxing, focusing on questioning them about the technical principles and key indicators of the organization's detection of the zero state! Simultaneously transmit all relevant information to the technical department!"

Orders were issued quickly.

Bai Yongxu looked at Jiang Nian, his eyes filled with approval and a hint of complexity: "Luring the snake out of its hole, turning the tables. Jiang Nian, your thinking is very clear. But this will take time, whether it's the creation of the bionic carrier or the acquisition of intelligence."

"We still have time."

Jiang Nian said calmly, "The organization's resonance cycle doesn't happen all the time; they also need to prepare. This is our opportunity to seize the initiative."

He walked to the screen and pointed to the vast sea.

"Before they launch the Wind Chaser Project, we can use this bionic vehicle, combined with the clues we already have, to proactively set a trap."

"For example, we could create the illusion that zero has been secretly transferred, with the destination set as an island or port in the Pacific Ocean that we cooperate with and that is easy to monitor and operate from."

"As long as the organization believes that Zero has left the impregnable Xuanwu base, they will inevitably mobilize forces to intercept or hijack him. In this process, their operatives, communication links, and logistical supplies will all become clues for us to track Guixu's location!"

"even,"

A cold glint flashed in Jiang Nian's eyes. "We can control the movement of the decoys to gradually lure their forces into our pre-set ambush zone, severely cripple their manpower, capture senior members, and obtain more direct intelligence."

A bold and meticulous plan gradually took shape in Jiang Nian's narration.

The office was quiet for a moment, then a low murmur of discussion arose.

General Zhao stroked his chin, his eyes gleaming.

"Setting up a trap to lure the enemy in... Great! This is much better than passively taking a beating! I agree with this direction!"

Bai Yongxu pondered for a long time before finally slamming his hand on the table: "It's settled then!"

"Technical department, immediately establish a special task force to tackle the biomimetic carrier project with all our might, and be sure to come up with a feasible solution in the shortest possible time!"

"Intelligence departments, coordinate interrogations to thoroughly investigate Han Dong and Lin Wanxing. At the same time, mobilize all resources to strengthen surveillance of the target area in the Pacific Ocean and analyze any subtle anomalies!"

"The operations department has begun drafting multiple pre-set battlefield plans, including maritime interception, island ambush, and port control!"

Commands were issued one after another like flowing water, and the entire base was once again running at high speed.

In the days that followed, Jiang Nian did not leave the base.

He knew that as a key target of the organization and a natural carrier of the gene, any unnecessary exposure could alert the enemy.

He remained in the core area of ​​the base, on the one hand to continue consolidating his own cultivation and digesting the gains from the Greenland trip; on the other hand, he also participated deeply in the planning of the operation.

His practical experience, especially his experience fighting against elite and reformed soldiers, provided valuable reference for the selection of pre-planned battlefields and the formulation of tactics.

In the center of the enormous sterile laboratory, a biomimetic carrier, almost identical in shape to the original, lies quietly on the maintenance platform.

Dozens of engineers and biologists were busy around it, with various sophisticated probes attached to the surface of the carrier, and massive amounts of data scrolling across the screen.

"Advisor Jiang."

Engineer Zhou saw Jiang Nian and immediately went to greet him, his face showing a tired but excited expression.

"Progress is faster than expected. We have successfully replicated the bioelectrical properties of the skin without an epidermis, and the similarity between its resting potential and response pattern after microstimulation has reached 92%."

He pointed to the constantly fluctuating waveform on the screen: "Look, this is the standard bioelectric spectrum of zero in a calm state, and this is the simulated signal of our carrier. It's almost indistinguishable."

"Breakthroughs have also been achieved in infrared feature simulation."

Another engineer added, "We used the latest variable phase change materials, which can dynamically adjust the body surface temperature distribution according to ambient temperature and emotional simulation commands, simulating the thermal radiation characteristics of zero under different states."

Jiang Nian carefully observed the bionic carrier. Its skin texture, facial features, and even the unique purity in its eyes were all reproduced with an extremely high degree of accuracy.

If he hadn't known the inside story, he would have almost thought Zero was lying there.

"And the most crucial part?" Jiang Nian asked, "The kind of activity fluctuations that can be detected by the tissue?"

Engineer Zhou's excitement subsided slightly, replaced by a hint of seriousness.

“This part is the most difficult. The interrogations of Han Dong and Lin Wanxing provided some directions, but they were all too vague. Han Dong mentioned a kind of life field resonance amplitude, while Lin Wanxing said it seemed to be some kind of fundamental frequency resonance.”

He pulled up another set of complex data models: "We are trying to use a built-in multi-band bioelectric exciter and specific nano-resonant materials to enable the carrier to periodically release a complex, extremely weak biological signal."

"The frequency combination of this signal is very special, and theoretically it should be able to attract the attention of tissue detection equipment."

"But whether it can perfectly simulate the fluctuation of zero still needs to be verified."

Engineer Zhou sighed, "We lack a crucial frame of reference; we cannot actively bring zero into that state to measure specific parameters."

Jiang Nian paused for a moment, then said, "Do your best. Even if we can't completely simulate it, as long as we can make the organization misjudge and think that the state of zero has changed or its position has moved, our plan will be half successful."

"understand!"

Engineer Zhou nodded emphatically.

After leaving the technical department, Jiang Nian went to the intelligence analysis center.

On the huge electronic wall, satellite images, hydrological data, and historical acoustic records of the Mariana Trench region are displayed in a categorized manner.

Analysts are using supercomputers and complex algorithms to try to sift through massive amounts of noise to find anomalous signals that may be man-made.

"Did you find anything?"

Jiang Nian walked over to the analysis supervisor in charge of this area.

“There are some interesting noises.”

The supervisor pointed to several marked points and said, “Near these coordinates, we detected intermittent, unnatural seismic wave signals. The intensity was very weak, but the source depth was very large, ruling out normal geological activity.”

"In addition, the background noise of the deep-sea environment in this area exhibits inexplicable regular disturbances in certain specific frequency bands."

“We are trying to build a model to analyze whether it is related to the operation of large underwater facilities.”

The supervisor switched the screen to display a dynamic ocean current map.

"And this, based on ocean current models, the temperature and chemical composition of the bottom seawater in this area contain some tiny voids that are out of sync with the surrounding environment, as if they have been continuously and locally disturbed or filtered by something."

The clues remain fragmented, like pearls scattered on a beach, requiring a thread to string them together.

A few days later, Bai Yongxu convened another meeting of core members.

"The bionic carrier, Mermaid-1, is basically complete and is currently undergoing final debugging and testing."

Engineer Zhou reported, "The analog signal strength and stability have met the design requirements. It is expected to be ready for deployment in actual combat within 48 hours."

"On the intelligence front," the analytics director said, "our surveillance network over the target area is in place, including three reconnaissance satellites with their orbits adjusted, as well as an underwater listening array secretly deployed in key waterways."

"As long as the other side makes a large-scale mobilization of underwater units, we can detect it immediately."

"The operational plan is also ready."

General Zhao's voice boomed, "Based on three different hypothetical transfer routes, we have developed corresponding interception and ambush plans. The participating troops have completed acclimatization training and are ready to deploy at any time."

All eyes were on Bai Yongxu and Jiang Nian.

Bai Yongxu looked at Jiang Nian: "Jiang Nian, what do you think is the best time and way for the merfolk to make their appearance?"

Jiang Nian had already given it a lot of thought. He walked to the electronic nautical chart and pointed to a high seas area near the Philippine Basin.

"here."

His finger pointed to a seemingly ordinary spot. "Based on ocean currents and shipping routes, this is the confluence of multiple international waterways, with frequent ship traffic. It facilitates camouflage and intelligence gathering, and it is also far from the sensitive economic zones of major countries, making it less likely to attract too much international attention."

"We can use a specially modified medical transport ship, equipped with strong defense and stealth capabilities, to carry the Mermaid One from a partner port in the southeast under the guise of a top-secret medical transport mission."

"We must be careful about the channels through which information is leaked."

Jiang Nian added, "It can't be too obvious, nor too subtle. Ideally, they should discover this top-secret voyage plan themselves through difficult deciphering."

A glint flashed in Bai Yongxu's eyes: "Use deception to appear real, and real to appear deception. Let them think they've succeeded and willingly jump into the stage we've set up. Excellent!"

He surveyed the crowd, his tone resolute: "Operation Dinghai, Phase One, commence! Execute according to plan!"

Three days later, late at night.

At a certain international port in Southeast China, a medium-sized medical ship with a white hull quietly departed the port in the darkness and drizzle, sailing into the vast sea.

Lighting was restricted on board, with only essential navigation lights flashing faintly in the darkness.

The hospital ship, named Hope Star, has undergone a complete transformation inside.

Beneath its medical cabin lies a sturdy safe house, where "Mermaid No. 1" is being housed.

The ship's key sections are fitted with composite armor and it is equipped with advanced electronic countermeasures systems and self-defense weapons. Additionally, there is an elite special operations team disguised as medical personnel on board.

Shortly after Hope Star left the port, a top-secret communication stream, encrypted with multiple layers of security, was accidentally leaked by the base's intelligence department through a deliberately left hidden node.

Of course, this was something they did intentionally.

This information flow, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, quickly created imperceptible ripples on the dark web.

In the base command center, everyone held their breath, staring intently at the monitoring screen.

"The signal has been sent. The encryption level is high enough to convince the other side that this is genuine intelligence, but it can be cracked after paying a certain price," the intelligence officer reported.

"The underwater listening array and satellites are all in place, and the monitoring range covers 500 nautical miles around the Hope Star route."

"Hope Star reports: all is well and it is on its planned route."

Time passed by, minute by minute. The first twenty-four hours were calm and peaceful.

Jiang Nian sat in a corner of the command center, eyes closed, calm and collected. He wasn't anxious; both hunter and prey need patience.

On the evening of the second day, the unexpected finally happened.

"report!"

"An unidentified underwater signal has been detected approximately 200 nautical miles southeast of Hope Star! Its characteristics do not match those of any known submarines from any country! It is moving at a high speed and is approaching Hope Star!"

The sonar analyst suddenly reported loudly.

The atmosphere in the command center instantly became tense! (End of Chapter)