Zhou Yi hurriedly brought 703 to Maria Hospital.

The hospital was bustling with patients and their accompanying relatives. There were now glowing guide lines on the floor, and following the arrows, one could easily find the corresponding department, making the place much more orderly.

Zhou Yi saw Chen Yin, dressed in a white nurse's uniform, explaining something to a Bone Man with his arm in a sling.

She said something to those around her and quickly trotted over.

"Chairman, you're here."

Although her other identity was a Book-eating Demon, she still worked here routinely as a medical staff member.

Zhou Yi asked, "Where is Da Vinci?"

"The Dean is in OR 3, performing spinal surgery on a child."

"Hmm, go ahead with your work."

"Okay."

There were already people waiting outside the operating room.

Zhou Yi noticed that there were actually two Guangna Species patients here.

One of them was a listless little Mountain Dog. It was dressed in clothes with colorful feathers and wore a headband that looked like a headscarf. Two similarly dressed Mountain Dogs who appeared to be its elders were by its side.

However, Zhou Yi couldn't understand their native language as the Mountain Dogs spoke.

They seemed to be comforting the little Mountain Dog.

The other patient was a Water Octopus soaking in a large water basin with wheels. It appeared very weak, hanging an IV drip, with many patchy black spots on its skin.

Its companion was the head of the Bone Laboratory, former Silver Seal Alchemist, Octopus Brother Bi Qi.

He hurried over and waved a claw in greeting, "Chairman."

Zhou Yi looked at the patient beside him, "Who is this?"

"This is Yuke, an old friend of mine and a Silver Seal Alchemist. He has developed Guangna malignant tumors and is already in the late stage, with no cure elsewhere. The doctors in Mechanical City believe the success rate is low and refused to operate. So, I brought him here to give it a try."

Octopus Brother said, "Dean Da Vinci has already performed the first surgery on him, but he needs a second one to completely remove the tumor. Subsequent treatment and stabilization with medication, as well as a second round of organ repair and supplementation, will be necessary."

Zhou Yi asked, "Is this a Guangna organ cancer?"

"Yes."

Bi Qi's voice was low, "Guangna Species possess Guangna organs that can convert death light for their use. However, these organs are used under high load for long periods, continually mutating over time, with the degree of cellular mutation increasingly high. If they can continuously advance from E to D, from D to C, this mutation is manageable."

"But if they remain stuck at a certain level for long, the degree of mutation exceeds their physiological limits. The ultimate result is the Guangna malignant tumor, a death sentence."

"The conventional treatment method is excision and chemotherapy, but malignant tumors attached to the Guangna organs only grow stronger under stimulation, ultimately leading the patient to die in agony."

"To fundamentally resolve the issue, they must continually grow stronger, advancing to combat aging and cellular deterioration. The higher the rank of the lifeform, the greater their tolerance. The deterioration of Guangna tumors will come slower... but this path is extremely difficult."

Through the exchange with Octopus Brother, Zhou Yi knew for the first time that Guangna Species also had cancer issues.

Due to the high-intensity use of their Guangna organs, the cancer rate in Guangna Species of certain age is much higher than in average humans, and their strong tolerance results in longer suffering.

Without upgrading, they would be consumed by cancer.

Octopus Brother's old friend was facing this ultimate predicament.

"Thanks to Dean Da Vinci's new organ repair surgery, currently unique in the world! We have successfully completed treatment for four Guangna malignant tumor cases!"

Speaking of this, Bi Qi's pace sped up, and he became somewhat excited, "The organ repair surgery involves excising the mutated cells and supplementing the organ with new cells to maintain its normal function... I can't explain the specific principles, but it can repair those aging organs, be it the heart, lungs, blood, skin, or bones!"

"Dean Da Vinci is incredible!"

Zhou Yi knew in his heart that it had something to do with the Life Extension Flower.

After waiting for a while.

The door to the operating room opened.

An imaging vehicle came out, speaking: "Next patient, Yuke, please enter the operating room."

"Chairman, I will push him in first."

Bi Qi said and then pushed his friend in the water basin into the operating room.

The imaging vehicle communicated synchronously through consciousness, "Chairman, do you need something from me?"

"Let's talk after you finish the surgery."

"We Mechanical Lives can multitask; simply communicating will not affect the surgery."

So, Zhou Yi spoke: "I learned from 703 that you have made a breakthrough in the research of the Life Extension Flower."

"Is the organ repair surgery the applied result?"

"Yes."

The Mechanical Doctor explained: "Please follow me."

The imaging vehicle led the way to a room.

Dim light appeared over the door, and after scanning, it opened.

After Zhou Yi went in, he found the room was very bright, the refrigeration boxes kept cool, and the room maintained an appropriate temperature.

There were various culture dishes everywhere, and the white Life Extension Flower with purple tendrils was fixed in an ecological box in the center.

It was now very lush, bearing several small light red fruits resembling small cherries or wild apples.

"Chairman, the Life Extension Flower was modified by the Mud Tree Civilization into a parasitic medical plant tool, but its reproduction and survival needs remain unchanged."

Da Vinci communicated through the imaging vehicle: "After leaving a parasitic environment, it gradually returns to its original growth pattern. Due to years of modification, its fruit yield is very low. Planting and growing them again is also very slow."

"Fortunately, we don't need too many fruits. Even one fruit contains a lot of usable special cells."

The imaging vehicle stopped in front of a shelf composed of numerous culture dishes: "I extracted the cells from the fruits of the Life Extension Flower and discovered the secret of its life-sustaining properties."

"The Life Extension Flower produces a special type of embryonic stem cell that is pluripotent and can differentiate into almost all cell types. It can naturally combine with other cells, producing adult stem cells and continuously differentiating."

"In my experiments, I combined these cells with the cells of the Guangna Species, successfully generating natural adult tissues, such as bone marrow, skin, blood, etc."

"The explanation of many medical processes can be complex... please allow me to state the conclusion directly."

"Over the past two years, extensive clinical trials have proven that the embryonic stem cells of Life Extension Flowers can merge and assimilate with the majority of flesh cells, addressing the issues of cell loss and insufficient activity in existing organs."

"Relying on these cells, the Life Extension Flower can replicate external organs from its roots to sustain the host's life."

"I call these cells 'life-extending stem cells'."

He said: "The organ repair surgery supplements the existing, undifferentiated cells of the patient and the excised cells with life-extending stem cells, helping the patient maintain normal organ function and thereby extending their life."

Zhou Yi held his breath: "Are you saying... we have now directly conquered cancer?"

"That's not quite accurate, Chairman."

Da Vinci maintained his characteristic caution: "For Guangna Species' Guangna organ cancer, life-extending stem cells have proven to repair the invasive cancerous mutations. By excising the cancer cells and using life-extending stem cells for repair and assimilation, this method is simple and effective."

"This is equivalent to artificially replacing the organ cells, suppressing the mutation to a tolerable level and reducing the likelihood of malignant tumors from a mechanistic perspective."

"Based on current clinical treatment results and the number of cells the Life Extension Flower can differentiate, this approach is expected to extend life expectancy by 5 to 10 years for severely deteriorated patients. However, whether further implantation and repair are possible and what other side effects may occur still require more surgical cases to confirm."

Zhou Yi was somewhat puzzled.

Isn't this essentially overcoming cancer?

"I'm not a medical professional, just tell me directly what issues exist."

"Alright."

Da Vinci said: "The surgery works well, and the four patients have recovered nicely so far. However, it has three objective challenges."

"Firstly, it's only applicable to the Guangna Species."

"Life-extending stem cells require a lot of energy to maintain activity. Ordinary humans can't endure it and would suffer severe malnutrition, serious internal bleeding, and circulatory system collapse. Only Guangna Species or enhancers can support it."

"Secondly, the surgery demands high precision."

"The stem cells from the fruit seeds grow quickly in a sterile environment, but due to their strong assimilative capacity, the procedure must be done with extreme caution; any slight contamination could render the cells unusable for treating patients."

"Therefore, this surgery requires a high level of skill from the doctor. Currently, only I can perform it. I recommend bringing in new mechanical doctors to perfect this surgery."

"Thirdly, there is a limited number of usable cells."

"The Life Extension Flower has a slow fruiting cycle, taking half a year to bear fruit. I attempted to plant the seeds into new flowers, but so far, unsuccessful. In the short term, the life-extending stem cell reserves can only support 100 organ repair surgeries. For higher-ranked patients, like B or A rank, the consumption would be even greater."

Zhou Yi listened carefully.

It's a pity it can't be applied to ordinary humans.

However, the high difficulty of the surgery and the slow fruiting of the Life Extension Flower are the current issues.

Zhou Yi said: "This is already very impressive. Regardless, organ repair surgery is your innovation, a unique medical technology at present."

"This key breakthrough needs to be well-publicized."

Da Vinci said: "Chairman, if we are to publicize it, please use the information I've provided. This surgery still lacks sufficient experience, and its limitations and potential side effects are uncertain."

Zhou Yi nodded: "Let's follow your professional judgment."

In fact, for Guangna malignant tumor patients like Octopus Brother's friend Yuke, who are already critically ill, this medical technology is a beacon of hope.

Side effects can be dealt with later, survival comes first.

Zhou Yi reflected: "Your invention is already slated for the special prize of the Wasteland Invention Award. Our hospital is not a profit organization, so patent distribution is tricky. How about you set a price for the materials, medication, and surgical techniques for easier distribution?"

"Chairman, this new technology wasn't developed solely by me."

The imaging vehicle emitted a steady voice: "Without the 'Breathing' program supported by the Program Department, without my electric cat partner 'Xue Ding'e,' I would never have had the inspiration to find this viable approach."

"Without the substantial help from Dr. Feng Ying and Nurse Lily, I wouldn't have had the time to complete the analysis of life-extending stem cells. Without the long-term efforts by Nurse Xie Lian and frequent surgical support from Dr. Wei Wu, I wouldn't have been able to conduct enough clinical trials."

"And Maria Hospital itself. It has been involved in our diagnosis and treatment, directing each patient to the appropriate areas for medical care and self-service, significantly reducing everyone's workload."

"Most importantly, the Life Extension Flower was provided by you."

"This is the victory of the entire Maria Hospital, the fortunate result of all doctors working together."

"Without any one step or any one person, the organ repair surgery wouldn't be available so quickly."

"Here, I request that the invention reward for this new surgery be distributed to every medical worker in the hospital."

"Everyone works hard and remains dedicated to the mission of saving lives and treating diseases because we are the strongest support for the company. Every colleague who comes to the hospital believes we can restore their health."

Zhou Yi said slowly: "I know, you all work hard; perhaps you are the most tiring in the company."

He pondered for a moment.

"I will think about the reward method and let you know later."

"The cost and pricing of the surgery must be determined, as it will be disclosed publicly. We don't have many Guangna Species employees, mostly young and not yet needing this."

"Yes, Chairman."

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