bookrandom Chapter 653 Gifts and Condolences
Chapter 653 Gifts and Condolences
"Everyone, come in," Daigo said, ushering everyone into the botanical garden.
The group chatted and laughed as they entered the botanical garden, where they were greeted by beautiful flowers of various colors.
"They're so beautiful! It must have taken a lot of effort to grow so many beautiful flowers on Mars." After returning the halo to Lina, Megumi couldn't help but reach out and stroke the flowers.
“Yes, they are like my children.” Daigo gently stroked the leaves of the plants and smiled.
After passing through the lush botanical garden, the group arrived at Daigo and Rena's house in the botanical garden.
The couple's house wasn't big, just over 100 square meters. From the outside, it looked like a container house, only with a more high-tech feel.
The group entered the house, which, though small, was fully equipped with three bedrooms, two living rooms, two bathrooms, and a kitchen.
"Please don't be shy, everyone. Make yourselves at home," Daigo said with a smile.
The living room of the house was large enough to accommodate their entire group.
No one stood on ceremony and everyone found a place to sit down. Daigo and Rena poured everyone a cup of hot water and brought out some snacks to serve them.
"Conditions on Mars are limited, there's not much to offer," Daigo said with an embarrassed smile, scratching his head.
"We're all friends here, this is enough." Xincheng waved his hand, not caring at all, and flaunted the snacks like a starving ghost.
"Hey, leave some for me," Horii said quickly.
"By the way, Daigo, didn't I say before that I would give your child a special gift after she was born? Now, I've brought the gift." Shen Yun said, taking out a gift box and opening the lid.
Inside the gift box, a golden potion lay quietly.
"What is this?" Daigo asked, looking puzzled.
"This is a human gene enhancement drug, designed to strengthen human genes, repair genetic defects, and boost immunity to diseases. After taking it, both physical and intellectual abilities will exceed those of ordinary people by several times, and even lifespan can be extended. There is even a chance to activate the ancient genetic factors within Yuan Guang's body, but whether you use it or not is entirely up to you." Shen Yun handed the gene drug, which was a modified version of Shocker's gene technology and Marvel's super soldier serum technology, to Daigo.
"What would happen if the ancient genetic factors were activated?" Daigo didn't reach out to take it, but instead asked.
"Like Kirino, he'll probably develop superpowers," Shen Yun thought for a moment and said.
According to the setting in Ultraman Tiga Gaiden, Enkou should have inherited Mahorova's ancient genetic factors.
In the Ultraman Tiga spin-off, Mahorova is a Valkyrie, a powerful being capable of killing monsters in human form.
"Superpowers, this..." Daigo felt a sense of resistance upon hearing the word "superpowers."
"You don't need to worry too much. Humanity has now left Earth and entered the space age. Such gene serums will eventually become available to everyone. At that time, there will always be lucky individuals whose ancient genetic factors will be activated." Shen Yun patted Daigo on the shoulder and laughed.
The average lifespan of modern humans is only seventy or eighty years, which is negligible in the vastness of the universe.
If lifespan is a limitation, how can humans undertake long-distance interstellar travel?
Unless humans can develop space jump technology, even if they develop an absurd black technology like the Panlong in "Mega Monster Battle" that can cross three million light-years in a few decades, human lifespan, even if they were in hibernation the whole time, would not be able to withstand a journey of several decades.
Therefore, extending human lifespan is a necessary prerequisite for exploring deep space.
"I understand, I will respect Xiaoguang's wishes." Daigu said, taking the gene enhancement potion from Daiyu.
"I've delivered the gift. I need to go inspect the Mars atmospheric terraforming project, so I won't disturb your reunion any longer," Shen Yun said, and then prepared to leave.
"Director, let me see you off." Daigo handed the gene enhancement serum to Lina, then left with Shen Yun.
The two walked side by side in the botanical garden. Shen Yun looked at Daigo beside him and said, "Daigo, I know you don't like fighting, but I still hope that you can lend a helping hand when Earth faces an insurmountable crisis in the future."
"I will." Daigo nodded seriously.
Although he dislikes fighting, he will definitely take action if Earth truly faces an insurmountable crisis.
"Alright, that's enough for now. Go back and spend more time with your teammates. Who knows when we'll see each other again?" Shen Yun patted Daigo on the shoulder and smiled.
"Yes!" Daigo nodded with a smile.
Shen Yun left the botanical garden alone without Karen, and took a special car to inspect the Mars atmospheric terraforming project.
Although the Martian atmosphere is constantly being diluted by the ancient wood that Shen Yun modified, which absorbs carbon dioxide and releases large amounts of oxygen, the Martian atmosphere still has a high carbon dioxide concentration.
However, solving only the atmospheric problem is not enough. Many other issues, such as temperature, gravity, soil, water resources, magnetic field, and radiation, also need to be addressed before Mars can be transformed into a habitable planet for humans.
Fortunately, many problems are not insurmountable with TPC's technology; they just take a little longer to solve.
Furthermore, the application of the Neomegs propulsion system has shortened the distance between Mars and Earth, making the transportation of supplies no longer a problem.
Shen Yun merely inspected the progress of the Martian atmosphere terraforming project and offered some encouragement to the many TPC staff on duty before returning to the Martian Biological Garden to extend his regards to the residents.
The Martian environment is harsh, desolate, and resource-scarce. The supplies for the Martian inhabitants living in the biological park are basically all brought in from Earth. The lives of these immigrants are also very monotonous, with little entertainment outside of work.
Since the cosmic network is not yet completed, the immigrants in the Martian Biological Park cannot connect to Earth's network and therefore cannot log into the "spiritual realm" to relax their tense minds. They can only entertain themselves by reading books and playing handheld games.
As for pets, which provide emotional support, you can't keep them in the Mars Biological Park.
After all, the Mars Biological Park is still in the development stage, and all supplies must be used to meet the needs of the immigrants in the park. Where would there be any extra food to feed the cats and dogs?
It can be said that the first people to immigrate to Mars were brave pioneers, heroes who paved the way for humanity and overcame all obstacles.
As the director, Shen Yun naturally had to express his condolences to these heroes, listen to their voices, and understand their needs.
This is not to say that heroes cannot endure hardship, but rather that there is absolutely no need for them to suffer when there is none.
We can't let these heroes who paved the way for humanity's future shed blood, sweat, and tears, can we? (End of Chapter)