Zhou Yi gazed at the wasteland armor on the shore and couldn't help but laugh as he liked it more and more.

Silver metal prosthetics were fixed onto the white ceramic skeleton. The cauldron-shaped helmet had three electronic eyes, two in the front resembling a pair of eyes, and one at the back to reduce blind spots.

The operator could open the chest compartment door of the armor and enter it to complete the wearing of this entire set of equipment.

Upon first seeing it, a thought popped into Zhou Yi's mind.

Isn't this just like the power armor in Warhammer?

Do we also have interstellar soldiers Astartes now?

After carefully listening to Li Mo's detailed explanation, Zhou Yi realized that it wasn't just an empty shell; it was a genuinely high-tech tool that could assist people in entering the Dead Sea.

Li Mo explained, "We still don't know how the Dead Sea breaks down flesh. The process is too fast and the environment is difficult to replicate completely..."

"However, based on our application tests, the wasteland armor can effectively isolate the powers of the Dead Sea. It works for small beings like insects, chickens, and fish, and even for humans, without any issues."

Though the theory was not fully understood, the application-first approach through trial and error was not uncommon.

Zhou Yi immediately arranged for walking tests on the Moon and Mars.

Li Mo's team added an artificial pressurization system and constant temperature heating.

Two days later, Hei Fu brought the wasteland armor to both locations for experiments.

For safety, Bone Man was chosen as the operator for the initial tests.

On the same day, reports gradually came in from Hei Fu's side.

"Chairman, the lunar walk with the wasteland armor is complete, and the Bone Man operator is fine."

"In-vivo tests inside the armor are complete, and physiological indicators are healthy."

"Human operator Ah Zhe completed his first walk, with a duration of 22 seconds!"

"However, frequent local light bursts on the Moon cause more impact. A strong physique is needed to maintain stable walking in the armor. Otherwise, it's easy to lose balance and end up squatting or lying on the ground."

...

"Chairman, the Mars Base walk is successful!"

"The environment at the Mars Base is stable without natural disaster impacts, making it more suitable for walking compared to the Moon. However, dust storms there interfere with the electric cat walkie-talkies, causing strong interference as soon as they get close, making it difficult to continue communication."

...

The new human beings of the wasteland completed their extraterrestrial walks.

Zhou Yi had assumed that it would take a long time to complete the integration of basic technologies before proceeding to industrial application and production.

This era had its own unique advantages with natural tools, with light soot and light amber being high-quality materials never seen before.

By leveraging old human space suit technology, a lot of research and development time was saved.

Yet not all news was good.

While the duration of extraterrestrial walks in the wasteland armor was not long, it exposed one problem.

The operator's physiological qualities needed significant improvement; otherwise, it would be difficult to frequently maneuver in this heavy armor. In more hazardous and high-energy environments like the Moon or Mars, movements would be even more challenging.

Li Mo said, "Enhancers or Guangna Species would be ideal. Ordinary people still struggle to walk on other planets; their flesh is too weak and greatly affected."

However, there was a solution.

Zhou Yi first went to the cave vault at Yalong Bay and met the seven members of Li Mo's Heavenly Dog team, discussing the details of the wasteland armor.

It was worth mentioning the Qian brothers and Water Octopus Yuke.

The Qian brothers were both young, with the older brother Qian Ping being 17 and the younger brother Qian An 16. They were both thin and wore the company's latest black hoodies, with two new can designs printed on the chest.

The two teenagers' eyes revealed a sense of anxiety and unease, like those of people living under someone else's roof.

"From today, you two are employees of the company."

Zhou Yi formally announced to them, "However, to prevent your radiation from affecting others, you need to wait until the Stress Source surgery is completed before you can go out."

The brothers were stunned for a moment, then knelt down and kowtowed.

"Thank you! You are truly a great person!"

"Get up."

Zhou Yi frowned, "We don't kowtow here, remember that."

They quickly stood up.

Qian Ping's left hand had the "Skillful Hands" attribute, the same ability as Duke Baili, allowing him to quickly become proficient in using all sorts of tools. He could rapidly increase his proficiency with any tool, able to perform various high-difficulty craftsmanship operations.

Qian An's ability was "Polishing," enabling him to further refine existing items or tools, making them more stable.

In the past in the Freedom Army, the brothers were responsible for cutting and processing Stone Shedding.

Whether making Stone Molt Flame Cups or crafting and polishing wasteland armor, they played a crucial role.

Zhou Yi then looked at Yuke.

The Silver Seal Alchemist, contemporary with Octopus Brother Bi Qi, was now inside a glass container filled with liquid, with mechanical octopus legs below.

"How do you like it here?"

"Quite well. This place gives me the pure feeling of my youth."

The slightly echoing voice came from Yuke's device, "To purely create better things and break the limits of the existing environment for each life, that's the meaning of technology. Chairman, I really like it here."

Zhou Yi nodded, "That's good."

He then looked at Li Mo and Heavenly Dog. "Your team has successively completed the Flame Cup, Stone Shedding cutting application, and wasteland armor. It's time to have a name of your own. From today, an experimental laboratory will be established here, with Li Mo as the director and person in charge."

"You can discuss and come up with a name for it."

Li Mo quickly said, "Chairman, none of us here are good at naming things. It would be best if you could give us a name."

Zhou Yi was momentarily speechless.

The problem is, I'm not good at this either.

However, as the chairman, he couldn't say no.

Pretending to think for a moment, he said, "Let's call it the Sub-Dragon Bay Laboratory. The conditions here are innately suitable for conducting various hidden and safe experiments."

"You'll be under the Manufacturing Department. For any resources or personnel you need, go to Yuan Tong. If he can't provide, come to me."

"Understood, Chairman!"

Li Mo stood upright with determination in his eyes, looking somewhat comical in his child-like appearance.

"The optimization and improvement of the wasteland armor shall not stop. First, produce 100 sets for the company employees to gradually start walking in the Dead Sea. There are still many resources to be utilized under the sea."

Zhou Yi instructed, "Further tests on the Moon and Mars are also necessary. Focus on Mars for now. Your primary goal is to enable humans to walk and operate with the wasteland armor."

He also provided a startup fund of 500,000 light seeds.

This news delighted Li Mo and his team.

"We will complete the mission, Chairman! Expect good news from us!"

...

Leaving that place.

Zhou Yi rushed to Chamber No.1.

This was where the hydrogen-based lifeforms were housed.

Inside the spacious transparent container, the snow pile-shaped Qing Liu had learned some new tricks. It formed two hands to wave at Zhou Yi, making it look more like a snowman.

"Cultivator, you're here!"

Zhou Yi replied, "How have you been lately?"

"Not bad. Have you eaten?"

"A little…"

"The weather is nice today."

"How do you know the weather outside…"

After chatting for a bit, Zhou Yi learned that these lines were taught by Observer Bei Ta, who said talking about weather and meals is the simplest way to converse with people.

So Qing Liu learned these phrases.

"Cultivator, I've learned a new impressive trick. Would you like to see it?"

Oh.

So this hydrogen-based lifeform could develop abilities?

Zhou Yi responded happily, "Of course, let's see it."

Qing Liu's body contracted, forming a smooth snowball at the top of the snow pile. The snowball slowly floated and then flew back and forth inside the transparent container.

Finally, it returned to the solid hydrogen snowpile.

"How about it? Impressive, right?"

"..."

Zhou Yi clapped, "Impressive."

Turns out the new trick meant it could reshape solid hydrogen into other forms.

It was like a kid who just learned to do a backflip or handstand and couldn't wait to show an adult.

Just then, Bei Ta also arrived, carrying his backpack.

"Hello, Chairman."

He bowed.

"How's your studying going?"

"Pretty good."

To not drag the conversation, Zhou Yi asked directly, "After modification by Qing Liu, how is your remote capture ability now?"

"Chairman, I've become more proficient. Watch this."

The book bag on Bei Ta's back opened automatically, and books and notebooks floated out one by one, spreading out like a swarm of bees following their queen.

Zhou Yi asked a question he had for a long time, "With this ability, can you lift yourself up?"

"That's not possible."

Bei Ta scratched his head, "Once I activate this ability, I can't move. If I move, I can't use it."

Still impressive.

According to Bei Ta, after the mutation, he became a bit drowsy and easily tired. This problem resolved in about a week, and he quickly returned to normal.

His appetite had significantly increased, needing to eat three times as much as before. Using the ability required immediate rest and substantial energy replenishment afterward.

"The Dead Sea fruit is really powerful."

Bei Ta said excitedly, "You made me eat one every day, and now my body is very strong. I can use this ability continuously for an hour without feeling exhausted at all."

Zhou Yi nodded.

"I plan to extend your success throughout the company, allowing employees and students to gradually undergo modifications by Qing Liu, becoming new enhanced humans. Do you think there are any points to be aware of?"

Bei Ta was elated, "That would be amazing! If everyone awakens different abilities, both studying and working will become more convenient and efficient!"

"Now my remote capture ability is great for tidying up a room. I can clean the Program Department's office in just ten minutes! During experiments, I can adjust instruments behind glass without getting hurt. It's extremely useful!"

"But…"

Bei Ta hesitated, "If everyone has remote capture abilities, won't our hands easily get tangled up, turning into a mess… Things might fly around uncontrollably…"

Zhou Yi said, "Good point."

Although it was likely that different people would awaken different genetic mutations and abilities.

He still gave it some thought, "How about we impose a rule that forbids using abilities in public areas to prevent disorder, allowing usage only at home, in work settings, or during emergencies."

The teenager's brow relaxed, "That's great. This way, there won't be any chaos."

Zhou Yi said, "Then let's call this plan the 'Company Foundation Enhancement Plan,' to strengthen the physiological foundation of our employees."

With the Foundation Enhancement Plan, the new humans would be able to wear the wasteland armor long-term and perform resource development and operations on other planets.

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