"The second method is to acquire ability users through the Transformation Fruit, which is essentially fruit parasitism. It's similar to the method of the Mud Tree People, where the fruit develops a special plant organ in the body, allowing long-term use of the fruit's abilities. However, it utilizes the body's muscle and fat tissues to form a special reinforced fiber structure."

"Compared to traditional symbiotic plants, the Transformation Fruit method is much milder and easier."

"It's also because neither mechanism follows the Guangna Organ route, so this round of A2 infection is unaffected."

Zhou Yi frowned: "Plant organs... no wonder some employees are still unwilling to use the Transformation Fruit, continuing to wait in line for the genetic mutation route from Qing Liu."

"Chairman, the acceptance of new things always requires a process."

Da Vinci said, "In the past, it was the foundational enhancement plan itself that was initially unacceptable. The genetic mutation from Qing Liu, demonstrated by the initial tester Bei Ta's remote capture, made many people feel dangerous and fearful. The Transformation Fruit is now facing similar issues."

"In fact, both have their advantages."

"The genetic mutation route is indeed the most compatible with humans themselves because it only expands a part of the existing genes. The downside is the need for continuous intake of Dead Sea Fruit, or else it's impossible to replenish the large amount of energy consumed within the body."

"Energy replenishment always relies on the relatively inefficient method of feeding."

"The energy efficiency of the human food chain is about 10~20%, meaning that when energy flows through the food chain, the next trophic level gains about 10% of the energy of the previous one, with about 90% of the energy lost during the transfer, known as the one-tenth law. Therefore, the longer the food chain, the more energy consumed at each trophic level."

"Solar energy -> plants, the energy transfer efficiency is 1-2%, while the next trophic level, plants -> herbivores, is 5-20%, just these two links combined make the transfer efficiency only 0.05%-0.4%... So the energy loss increases with each level of transfer."

"The Transformation Fruit allows the human body to have a certain energy absorption ability, similar to the leaves of the Pan Tree, absorbing Death Light, but it is not a traditional Guangna Organ."

"It occupies the first trophic level, with an innate energy transfer efficiency at least 20 times superior to genetic mutation; this is its innate advantage, and it doesn't require continuous supplementation with Dead Sea Fruit."

Da Vinci remarked, "Eventually, testers will understand why genetic mutation becomes recessive; it's because it's unsuitable for survival in the current environment. In fact, the Transformation Fruit model is the more advanced enhancement mode."

Zhou Yi was enlightened.

This is essentially a math problem; the data shows the Transformation Fruit model has significant advantages, but many people can't get over the psychological hurdle.

People ultimately find older things more reliable.

However, change is a matter of time.

Humans are ultimately a results-oriented group.

Under the winter flu storm, various sea lords were affected to varying degrees.

On the East Continent, efforts to curb infections are in full swing, while in the combat-dominated West Continent, the many sick ironically made this winter the most peaceful in recent years.

Everywhere, there was a rush around purchasing pharmaceuticals and sending severely ill Guangna Species to high-level hospitals with ICUs.

Not only was the Sand Port Mary Hospital crowded, but the Holy Mountain, as the medical center of the Wasteland era, was also severely congested, even implementing entry-exit control, allowing one in only when one leaves.

The Heavenly Kingdom also suffered severe impacts, but fortunately, there were hospitals everywhere. Under Black Emperor II's emergency medical plan management, while drugs were still lacking, order was relatively stable.

This left Zhou Yi with a deep impression.

The way to unite people is indeed to create a powerful common enemy.

In the fourth month of winter, the Holy Mountain developed a special medicine, the A2 Aggregation Inhibitor. This medicine can inhibit the replication of viral RNA, with a treatment duration usually of 5-10 days, and started being produced and distributed in large quantities.

However, just this drug is not enough; auxiliary treatments and observations like supplementary oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, and anti-infection methods are also required.

In this winter where everyone was suffering, the pharmaceutical industry became extremely vibrant, and hospitals revealed their strategic value in every region.

Areas with advanced hospitals had relatively stable A2 infections and treatment, while places lacking medical resources suffered severe losses.

The Guangna species were the hardest hit.

Because most human enhancers live and work in cities, they were no strangers to hospitals and could quickly find reliable hospitals for treatment.

But the Guangna species, either living in Guangna cities or surviving in the Dead Sea as tribes, were initially used to resisting this specific infection to Guangna Organs, but became panicked when the situation worsened.

This group pursued self-strengthening and rarely fell ill in the past, with severe shortcomings in regional infrastructure and welfare coverage.

Poor medical services became an open wound, with numerous Guangna species collapsing one after another. Many severely ill patients could not receive medical rescue and had the highest mortality rate.

It's mainly them coming to Sand Port for treatment and surgery.

The three leaders of the Sea People Gang, Hua Li of the Flower Clothes Group, old Hai Qi of the Cross Sea Association, and Jiao Zi of the Three-blade Gang, came to the company first to seek help for medicine.

Zhou Yi met them personally.

"Don't worry, gentlemen. We have a dedicated channel in collaboration with the Holy Mountain; the A2 Inhibitor you need will be supplied first, with no shortage issues."

"Maria Hospital has built a new emergency building; critically ill patients can go directly there for surgery and repair with life-extending stem cells. So far, none of the patients treated at the hospital have died."

"Moreover, the children in your three gangs have been uniformly vaccinated and wear masks; the few school infections have all been brought under control. It's all good, don't worry."

Zhou Yi's words greatly relieved the sea leaders.

"Thank you, Mr. Zhou, thank you, company. Looking back, it's a great fortune that our Flower Clothes Group was recognized by the company early on."

"Whatever command the company has, the Cross Sea Association will go through fire and water to complete it."

"Being able to work for the company is the Three-blade Gang's honor."

Everyone was complimentary, and indeed, they had reaped benefits from working with the company.

Especially facing such an uncontrollable force, the company stood firm as a mountain, with resources constantly flowing, making the situation starkly different from other beleaguered areas.

Zhou Yi courteously raised a teacup: "Let's support each other and earn together."

The leaders of the gangs all lifted their cups: "We'll follow Mr. Zhou's arrangements!"

After discussing business.

Hua Li of the Flower Clothes Group suddenly said: "Mr. Zhou, we have received some sensitive information recently that we intended to report to you..."

"The A2 virus might have been deliberately spread rather than naturally formed."

Zhou Yi became interested: "Tell me more."

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