Wasteland Border Inspector

Chapter 254 The Great Wave Research Institute, Ghost Spider!
Click.

The heavy alloy box slowly opened on the ground, and what was inside surprised Cheng Ye.

Tongxingmianfu?

Beneath the padded coat lay a set of uniquely designed alloy equipment, with a hard and heavy texture.

"This outfit really surprised me. No other inspector has ever created protective gear using materials from the source of the infection itself."

Yu Erlan bent down, her fingertips gently twirling the sleeve of the cotton-padded coat. "I'm very curious, how did you make it?"

"Oh? Even the research institute can't analyze it?"

Cheng Ye raised an eyebrow and continued, "Its original purpose was to deceive the Magic Eye Sponge's perception, but according to my subsequent analysis, this cotton suit should also be able to isolate some of the contamination from the source of infection."

"Yes, our research shows that it can even offset some of the pollution naturally emitted by the reverse supernatural mother source, making it a highly valuable protective equipment."

Yu Erlan nodded, straightened up, and added, "We have analyzed its basic elemental composition, but since this equipment was produced by you during your mission, the research institute has paid the analysis fee to the checkpoint as required."

"Oh? How many points?" Cheng Ye was taken aback for a moment, and subconsciously asked.

"Given its potential for mass production, the current price is 30,000 points."

What the hell!

This common cotton-padded coat is actually worth... a three-lane highway that runs directly from the Wenlu County Logistics Park to Dabo Town?
However, he reacted quickly, instantly concealing his surprise and getting straight to the point: "You want its manufacturing technology?"

Yu Erlan's face showed a rare interest. "Oh? So Prosecutor Cheng really knows how to do research?"

"Of course, I am not very talented, but I do have some unique insights into the research on the source of infection. To be honest, the checkpoint is already preparing to set up an internal research institute, but I also want to build a high-standard research institute on the source of infection in Dabo Town."

Putting aside those obscure and extraordinary theories, Cheng Ye immediately becomes adept when it comes to serious technical trading.

During the week that Tan Ming confronted the immortal artifact, he was not idle; he had already thoroughly understood the manufacturing principles of the common cotton clothing.

If there are any inexplicable key aspects, he will not easily hand over this equipment.

In fact, the production logic of cotton-padded clothing is not complicated. The core is to attach and fix the texture of the magic eye sponge to the clothing.

This mainly involves two key technologies:
One challenge is how to stably fix the cotton weave onto the fabric and achieve the special effect of "wearing it with a touch".

Secondly, how to efficiently collect cotton texture as a basic material for mass production.

The latter is actually quite simple. As long as the artificial feeding of the Magic Eye Sponge can be achieved, the cotton texture can be harvested continuously, which is much simpler than humans forcibly analyzing the underlying principles of the cotton texture and then artificially configuring it.

The former, the touch-to-wear technology, has already been proven on the Obsidian Armor, including the armor he is currently wearing, which is also a self-covering type, so the only remaining focus is on fixing the cotton pattern.

Currently, 'Travel Pattern' still has 200% of its characteristic values ​​available for analysis, so analysis shouldn't be difficult.

Before leaving, he had prepared a contingency plan: if the research institute inquired about the technology, he would take the opportunity to establish a cooperative relationship; if not, he would try to continue researching the finished product to attract the institute's attention.

Unexpectedly, things went so smoothly, developing exactly as he had anticipated.

Cheng Ye skillfully avoided asking about the technical details. While putting on the alloy armor under the guidance of the researchers, he smiled and suggested, "If Director Yu is willing to provide some manpower and resources to help me build a research institute in Dabo Town, I can donate the manufacturing technology of the common cotton clothing to the research institute free of charge. Furthermore, the research results of both parties can be shared and exchanged in the future."

"Oh?" Yu Erlan raised an eyebrow. "Do you know how much it costs to build a research institute?"

"I'm not entirely sure about that," Cheng Ye replied honestly.

"Then let me tell you, the cost of your checkpoint's first phase research institute was as high as 550,000 contribution points."

Yu Erlan's lips twitched slightly, "Moreover, the first phase can only be equipped with basic research instruments. The overall construction period is divided into five phases, with a total cost of 5.7 million contribution points."

Seize, seize less?

Five million seven hundred thousand?
Are you robbing me here?
Lei Hu had previously stated that as a fifth-term prosecutor, he could earn at most a few thousand to ten thousand contribution points from a field trip.

At this rate, it would take sixty senior inspectors at the checkpoint seven or eight years of continuous duty without eating or drinking to cover this astronomical shortfall.

After a moment's thought, Cheng Ye realized, "These instruments, could they be imported goods purchased from other sheltered cities again?"

"That's right. Instruments are the foundation of research. Without qualified basic equipment, everything is just empty talk."

money!
Or rather, resources!
This is an unavoidable practical problem, and even a powerful controller like Yu Erlan is limited by it.

Given Happiness City's financial resources, coming up with this money might not be a problem.

After all, his hospital stay cost 130,000 contribution points, but for a checkpoint with limited resources, this amount was undoubtedly astronomical and simply unaffordable.

"The research institute at the checkpoint is not considered a necessary expenditure, so it will not receive special funding from above. However, in return, any research results you produce can be sold to Happiness City at market price, and you will also receive additional special rewards."

“If Prosecutor Cheng wants to build a research institute in Dabo Town, that’s fine. I can personally fund a batch of ‘used’ instruments for your initial setup, and even arrange for a few researchers to be stationed there. But the prerequisite is, what can you offer?”

"Is the workmanship of this cotton-padded coat inadequate?" Cheng Ye asked in a muffled voice after putting on his helmet.

“Not even close.” Yu Erlan shook her head. “We have already analyzed the core information. Even if we obtain the complete finished product technology, its value can only be converted into 20,000 contribution points at most.”

Twenty thousand versus five million seven hundred thousand does indeed seem insignificant.

Cheng Ye pondered for a moment, then suddenly turned his head and laughed, "What if I manage to extract valuable information from him? How much would that be worth?"

"Acquire at the intelligence market price, and receive an additional contribution bonus of 0.3, the highest coefficient in Happiness City."

"it is good!"

Cheng Ye immediately put on his travel clothes. "Open the door. I need to have a good talk with Researcher Yu about the construction plan for the Dabo Town Research Institute."

Seemingly infected by Cheng Ye's confidence, Yu Erlan felt a strange sense of surprise.

She paused for a moment, then a genuine smile bloomed on her face for the first time. Her cold indifference was replaced by a vibrant life. Cheng Ye glanced at her and couldn't help but look at her a few more times.

As the switch button is pressed.

Wow.

The next second, the heavy door made of happiness alloy slowly opened.

Yu Yong, who was inside the room, did not try to escape because the inside of the door was still shrouded in a dazzling light.

This light had a strong restraining effect on the ghostly spiders on his body; even the slightest contact would bring excruciating pain.

"I'm going in. Remember to close the door when you're inside!"

Cheng Ye looked down and checked his equipment, confirming that after putting on the protective armor, he was completely free of any shadows. Combined with the protective effect of the standard cotton suit, Yu Yong in the containment room had no way to parasitize and infect him.

Stepping into the containment room, a sour, foul odor hits you, far worse than the room of the Undetermined Fox.

The alloy door behind him slowly closed. Cheng Ye glanced back and then strode towards Yu Yong.

Yu Yong stood there with his arms crossed, his expression indifferent, seemingly watching coldly to see what tricks he could pull.

Unexpectedly.
boom!
Cheng Ye took two steps, then suddenly accelerated, throwing a left jab that shot out from under Yu Yong's ribs and landed squarely on his face!

An immense force, unlike that of ordinary humans, erupted instantly, slapping Yu Yong's face to the side. His head was twisted 720 degrees around his neck, turning back towards him in an extremely bizarre position.

His expression twitched, but his words were full of disdain: "All you know is violence? What a simple-minded prosecutor!"

Comfortable!

Cheng Ye felt a little pleased. He had finally found a human-shaped target, which was perfect for testing the numerical improvements he had made from being "tortured" by the Shrinking Giant Flea these past few days.

He slammed his left foot into the ground again, his body shooting out like a cannonball, his right knee slamming into Yu Yong's abdomen with a whistling force.

Even though Yu Yong didn't intend to fight back, his body's instinctive defense was still there. He raised his hand to block, but was forced to retreat by the force.

Cheng Ye pressed down with the force of his elbow, slamming it into Yu Yong's shoulder blade. A crisp "crack" was heard, and the sound of bones breaking was clearly audible!
Yu Yong let out a muffled groan, and strangely, his previously twisted neck began to slowly return to its original position, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes.

Suppressed by the light in the room, he was unable to activate any supernatural abilities and could only rely on the basic physical qualities brought by the Mother Source possession to resist.

However, this physical ability was clearly no match for Cheng Ye.

"Come on, unleash your fury! I love seeing you insects raging in vain!"

"You've got a pretty stubborn mouth."

Cheng Ye sneered, swiftly grabbed Yu Yong's wrist, and with his right hand forming a palm, he struck hard at Yu Yong's elbow joint with a whooshing sound.

Another crisp cracking sound rang out, and Yu Yong's arm fell limply to his side.

Before he could react, Cheng Ye changed his footwork and instantly circled behind Yu Yong. His arms locked around Yu Yong's waist and abdomen like iron clamps. With a burst of strength, he lifted Yu Yong high above his head and then slammed him heavily to the ground!
With a deafening roar, the alloy floor vibrated, making people's eardrums tremble.

Cheng Ye did not stop. He bent down and pounded Yu Yong's joints with his fists like drums, the crisp sound of bones cracking echoing one after another.

"It's great! It's so great!"

He was overjoyed. "My strength has increased at least threefold. Even without activating the Shrinking Earth Giant Flea's ability, it's a qualitative leap!"

He carefully sensed the changes in his body; such a human-shaped target, which could directly test his strength, was something he couldn't find outside.

Moreover, as he continued to exert his full strength, Cheng Ye was able to keenly sense that the control he had previously lost over his power was gradually being restored.

Until a certain moment, Cheng Ye suddenly stood up, lifted Yu Yong high again, and slammed him against the light-covered wall like a charging bull!

It's sizzling!

It was as if clear water had been poured into a pot of boiling oil, and a distinct sizzling and melting sound rang out.

Yu Yong had managed to maintain his composure during the previous frenzied attacks, but when he was scorched by this light, he suddenly let out a painful roar.

To be precise, it was the ghost spiders parasitizing his body that couldn't bear this kind of restrained pain.

A wisp of black light emanated from Yu Yong's body, and a notification popped up on the panel instantly.

Before Cheng Ye could even check the details, a sharp spider leg suddenly extended from Yu Yong's back and lightly touched his chest with lightning speed!

boom!
An unimaginable force suddenly struck, sending Cheng Ye flying backward and crashing heavily into a metal table more than ten meters away.

Fortunately, protected by the alloy armor, he only grunted and quickly rolled over to his feet, a glint of wild joy flashing in his eyes:
"As expected, we can collect characteristics from these extraordinary mother sources!"

Cheng Ye was overjoyed.

The core function of the encyclopedia is to collect stray biological information and convert it into redeemable traits.

Since Yu Erlan also said that Yu Yong is a spineless coward, it means that we can seek a breakthrough from him and do not need to pursue other complicated interrogation methods.

Of course, this is on the premise that we have to find a way to suppress the Ghost Spider on his body, or at least make the Ghost Spider and Yu Yong temporarily separate from each other.

“Prosecutor Cheng, we will not interfere with whatever methods you use, but he cannot die for the time being.”

Yu Erlan's voice came from the top of the room, "His vital signs will be displayed on the screen in real time. As long as they are not lower than 40%, it's fine."

Following the tone of his voice, Cheng Ye glanced at the current value, which was 94%, leaving a significant gap to reach 40%.

Could it be that the mother's injuries were too severe, potentially leading to Yu Yong's death?

Cheng Ye nodded and opened the panel without making a sound.

What a coincidence! The first infected source he contained was a spider, and unexpectedly, the first anti-infective source he encountered was also spider-related.

Slide the panel to the second page, and the information for the Ghost Spider in red appears in the searchable range:

【Ghost Spider (Parasitic Extraordinary Talent)】

[Description]: A remnant species of strange insect originating from the extraordinary era of the ancient times, its ancestor was originally a common black-legged spider in the forest. After being refined by special power, it shed its physical shell and transformed into a semi-transparent spiritual form. It can move freely in the shadows in its spiritual form and possesses the core ability to manipulate shadows. Once a creature is parasitized and infected by it, it will become a puppet controlled by it; the Ghost Shadow Spider can move freely in the shadows of the puppets, and as long as there are still puppets alive, its own body possesses the characteristic of immortality.

[Current Parasitism Probability]:
Direct contact (probability of parasitism: 100%)

Exposing a shadow (within 100 meters: 100% probability of parasitism; outside 100 meters: life level reduced, no risk of parasitism)
[Currently Included Features]:
Ghost Spider** (0.0052%)

Shadow state* (5.27%)

Shadow Travel* (1.27%)

Puppet Spider Silk* (2.98%)

Virtual-to-real conversion* (0.65%)

Group Resonance* (0.12%)

Shadow Drain* (0.09%)

(End of this chapter)