Yuan Xiao walked out from the external surgery.

She looked as if nothing was wrong, with a somewhat puzzled expression on her face.

"Chairman, I don't feel anything. Are you sure there's a severe mutation inside my body?"

Zhou Yi pointed to the imaging vehicle beside them. "See for yourself."

The screen on the imaging vehicle showed a physiological perspective of Yuan Xiao, densely dotted with red marks, all of them malignant tumors, with a total of 141 shown in the upper right corner.

However, the Guangna Species is inherently strong, and without corresponding special abilities, one can hardly notice it in the early stages.

Yuan Xiao's eyes widened. "So many..."

Da Vinci's voice came from the imaging vehicle. "Miss Yuan Xiao, the 'Death Line' formed by your 'Death Transformation' within your body is the connection made by malignant tumors located throughout the body."

"The Angel of Death has very strong fungal characteristics. The black lines on the surface of the body are pathogenic fungi on the chitin, which are triggered by malignant tumors but are not the cause."

"We speculate that the Angel of Death's high-intensity Death Transformation accelerates the development of malignant tumors and creates a unique chemical reaction with the original fungal physiological structure."

"This causes the pathogenic fungi to continually expand, causing large-scale destruction to the vacuoles used for nutrient storage and waste disposal, ultimately leading to irreversible physiological failure and death."

Yuan Xiao was stunned. "So that's what it is... Does that mean all Death Lines of the Angel of Death hunters can be treated?"

"Theoretically, yes."

The Mechanical Doctor said, "But it depends on the specific situation. Early detection like yours will be smoother, but late-stage surgery will be risky. However, according to the mechanism, life-extending stem cells can achieve this repair."

"Can Zhou Hao's Dream Demon also be treated?" she asked again.

"Sorry, that belongs to the Consciousness Domain, and currently, we have no relevant technology available."

Yuan Xiao was somewhat disappointed again.

She suddenly thought of something and looked up at Zhou Yi. "Chairman, I actually have a friend... Can you save her too?"

Zhou Yi was a bit surprised. Yuan Xiao had never mentioned her social connections before.

He always thought she was a lone wolf.

"Actually, that's not the case."

Yuan Xiao said, "The Angel of Death is divided into two branches, Hunters and Healers, corresponding to physical abilities and consciousness abilities. Hunters naturally repel each other, even if they are related by blood. However, for better survival, they also interact in hunting, trading, and information exchange."

"Because the Angel of Death is a very small group, small in number, and rarely interacts with the outside world. We have a secret gathering place called 'Angel Island,' in the Outer Sea."

"My friend's name is Liang Zi, a beauty. Unlike me, she specializes in hunting information strategies and brokerage on Angel Island. She knows where the prey are and sells this information to other Angels of Death. She also acts as a broker, buying and selling various goods."

"Patients are prioritized equally."

Zhou Yi looked at the imaging vehicle beside him. "Do we have enough treatment slots this year?"

Da Vinci responded, "Because this is Skywalker-level treatment, it consumes a large number of life-extending stem cells. Treating one Skywalker uses the same amount as ten sea lords."

"The hospital's internal reserve has 34 slots left after the unallocated ones. With 24 slots available, it is doable."

Zhou Yi nodded. "Then bring her over."

"Thank you, Chairman, and thank you, Minister Da Vinci."

Yuan Xiao was delighted.

Zhou Yi asked Da Vinci again, "What's the current pricing for our external organ repair surgeries?"

"Chairman, after evaluation, the medical department categorized the surgery into three tiers: the first tier for E-C level strength patients, with a standard price of 100 Light Seeds and up; the second tier, B level, priced at 1000 Light Seeds and up; the third tier, A level, priced at 10,000 Light Seeds and up."

"Different patients face different mutation conditions, and the price will fluctuate based on tumor size and the number of cells that need to be replaced."

"Currently, there are 19 patients in the first tier, 42 in the second tier, and 2 in the third tier."

Da Vinci stated, "It is expected that the hospital will start generating significant profit this year."

Zhou Yi felt a wave of satisfaction.

Although profit wasn't the goal, breakthroughs in the medical field had brought unexpected gains.

Yuan Xiao returned a day later with her friend, who was severely affected by the Death Line.

"Chairman, this is Liang Zi."

Zhou Yi scrutinized the person before him.

Liang Zi was about twenty-three or twenty-four years old and was strikingly beautiful. Her eyes were bright, her lips were red, and her gaze made a direct impact, her beauty was very apparent.

She was taller than Yuan Xiao and wore a black-and-white nun's habit, with two waves of gray-white hair hanging down her cheeks.

However, she was heavily perfumed, with a faint sadness on her brows.

Liang Zi carried a single-shoulder leather bag and curiously looked at Zhou Yi. "Mr. Zhou, you are indeed very young, and not at all like the rumored maniacal tyrant. You're quite good-looking."

Zhou Yi thought, I'm actually not that young anymore.

He nodded politely. "You look like you're in your early twenties as well, very beautiful."

"Thank you."

Liang Zi responded with a smile. "I brought money to pay for my treatment."

"Wishing you a speedy recovery."

Zhou Yi nodded.

Treating Liang Zi was not easy. She was in the late stages of severe malignant tumors, requiring four organ repair surgeries and consuming a significant amount of life-extending stem cells to bring her deteriorating body to a controllable stage.

Follow-up examinations would be needed once a month.

Liang Zi paid 30,000 Light Seeds for this.

After the surgeries, she walked lightly back and forth in the hospital corridor, just like a child learning to walk for the first time. "Now my body doesn't feel heavy anymore, nor does it have that rotting decay smell like death. I no longer need perfume to cover it up. It's as if I've returned to my youth, it's truly miraculous! It's like rejuvenation!"

Yuan Xiao proudly said, "This is our company's organ repair surgery. I told you, we could definitely cure you."

Seeing no further issues, Zhou Yi felt relieved.

He had been closely monitoring this surgery recently.

As Da Vinci mentioned, "This is the most challenging surgery the hospital has ever encountered. The patient's cells are over 40% severely mutated, with a high degree of difficulty due to the evenly distributed malignant tumors."

"Life-extending stem cells need to further proliferate in the Petri dishes and then be used to repair and regenerate tissues in batches."

"Normally, such patients would be inoperable. Yet, the Angel of Death's unique structure has an extremely strong ability for cellular division and proliferation. Once stem cells assimilate, they gain this characteristic too."

The successful surgery provided an abundance of critical clinical data to the medical department.

This was the first major success in organ repair surgery with a high-difficulty patient.

Zhou Yi was about to leave when Liang Zi stopped him.

"Mr. Zhou, thank you very much for your help."

Liang Zi slightly bowed.

The once melancholic Angel of Death now looked radiant, with no signs of her previous sorrow.

Zhou Yi nodded. "No problem. Take good care of yourself and try to reduce the use of your 'Death Transformation.'"

"You're right. Actually, I have stopped front-line combat for a long time now."

Liang Zi suddenly asked, "What do you think of me?"

Zhou Yi replied, "Very beautiful."

"Can I work for you?"

Zhou Yi's expression immediately became serious, and he instinctively switched to recruitment mode.

"Apart from your appearance, do you have any special skills?"

Being good-looking doesn't pay the bills at Wasteland Company.

Even Xiao Tao, who debuted as an idol in a big city, had to have design skills and years of service experience to earn a place.

"I have extensive experience in the Outer Sea."

Liang Zi said formally, "Due to the high density of Death Light, the Outer Sea forms strong radiation fields that satellites cannot monitor. Real-time intelligence from there is incredibly valuable."

"After retiring from front-line hunting, I began dealing in trade and intelligence matters. I've mapped out most islands and dangerous zones in the Outer Sea. I also know the distribution of atmosphere creatures there."

An Outer Sea live map?

Zhou Yi thought.

This was a talent the company currently lacked.

"I have connections with each island in the Outer Sea for trading purposes. The Outer Sea has some unique specialties like Heavenly Pearls and Light Ice that the Inner Sea lacks."

Zhou Yi became interested. "I know about Heavenly Pearls. They involve extracting consciousness from Outer Sea Firewood Mounds, confined to glass beads, and offered to Skywalkers as high-value currency."

"What is Light Ice?"

"Mr. Zhou, Light Ice is a natural substance formed in the Outer Sea."

Liang Zi used hand gestures to explain, "In the Outer Sea, the high density of Death Light creates extreme cold. At high-pressure zones, due to years of evolution and the continual effect of Death Light, dry ice crystals transform into Light Ice."

"Light Ice has two uses: first, as a high-precision Light Imprint Device core. It's highly sensitive to Death Light, serving as both a natural sensor and Light Imprint chip."

"To manufacture A-level or higher Light Imprint equipment, Light Ice and the technology to polish it are essential. Currently, only Mechanical City and Star Axis possess these capabilities. Human Cities have been trying to imitate but haven't succeeded yet."

"The second use is that it attracts atmosphere creatures, who value it greatly. This often leads to conflicts and large-scale battles between atmosphere creatures and Skywalkers."

"Heavenly Pearls and Light Ice are unique to the Outer Sea and very valuable. I can secure stable channels to acquire them for the company."

Zhou Yi thought this was impressive.

The company needed someone in the Outer Sea to seek opportunities and expand the market.

"Why do you want to work for our company? Is it because of the free medical care? Or because the hospital cured your illness? I would like you to be honest."

Liang Zi hesitated briefly.

She looked directly at Zhou Yi without evasion. "The main reason I want to join the company is that I believe you are very strong, and following you offers a promising future. You can even suppress the Legal Front and cultivate Light Core Body-level mutations."

"Because my Death Line was in severe stages, I lived day by day without any worldly desires."

"Now that my body is restored, I have motivation and desire for a better future. Besides, the company's treatment even cured the Angel of Death's terminal illness. Working here is the best insurance for myself."

Such honesty.

Zhou Yi extended his hand and shook hers.

"Welcome aboard."

Liang Zi immediately smiled. "Thank you, Chairman. I will do everything you ask me to."

Zhou Yi responded, "Your first task is to study with Yuan Xiao. Complete the courses she previously took, as part of the company's induction training. Once this is done, you will be an official Outer Sea advisor for the company."

"No problem. I learn quickly!"

...

Two days later.

The study room at 3101 Jade City.

Liang Zi stared blankly at the screen, hair disheveled, hugging her head in pain.

She looked at her friend beside her. "How did you learn all this? Rational numbers, algebraic expressions, Pythagorean theorem... I understand them individually but not together..."

Yuan Xiao calmly sipped her juice. "It's always like this at first. Take it slow."

"Did you really learn all this?"

"Of course."

Yuan Xiao said seriously, "If you can't learn these, how can you work for the Chairman? He personally selected these courses for me. Math is a required subject, and you have to pass the exams."

"..."

Liang Zi slumped in her chair, feeling sick again.

And she was very sick.

Getting a secure job with the company is tough.

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