Chapter 2

However, Lin Feng was not overly excited; he remained calm throughout and began to carefully understand the various functions of the gene fusion device.

After several hours of research, Lin Feng came to a few conclusions.

First, gene fusion cannot combine genes from the same species. For example, since Lin Feng is human, he cannot fuse with other human genes, as they are essentially the same human genes.

Second, genes cannot fuse with plant genes.

Third, the fused genes cannot be too powerful, exceeding the host genes, or it would lead to the genes taking over, turning Lin Feng into a monster or causing gene collapse. This means that Lin Feng can only fuse with weaker genes from other species. Of course, the "strength of genes" is determined by the gene fusion device.

If these conditions are met, Lin Feng can fuse with other organisms' genes at any time to improve his genetic predispositions. However, there are risks involved, and Lin Feng is not entirely sure if the gene fusion device is as miraculous as it seems.

Lin Feng thought for a long time. He only had three years left to live, and currently, no treatment could cure his strange illness. Therefore, perhaps the gene fusion device was a chance, and even if it was dangerous, he had to try.

So, which organism's genes should he fuse with first?

Lin Feng thought for a moment, then immediately opened the refrigerator and took out a piece of frozen wild ox meat. This wild ox was originally a fierce beast from the outer domain, incredibly strong but with low intelligence. It was eventually tamed by humans and could even be raised artificially. Its meat was delicious, tender, and highly nutritious, and Lin Feng enjoyed eating it, so he always kept some in the refrigerator.

Even though the wild ox was a fierce beast, albeit the most common one, if its genes could be fused, it would significantly increase Lin Feng's strength.

Thus, Lin Feng whispered, "Extract wild ox genes."

"Wild ox genes successfully extracted. They can be fused with human genes. Do you want to fuse immediately?"

Lin Feng hesitated for a moment but quickly gritted his teeth and said, "Fusion."

"Starting wild ox gene fusion. Duration: one minute."

"Boom."

As the gene fusion device began to fuse the wild ox genes, Lin Feng felt his entire body shaking violently, as if he had been hit by a heavy truck and then crushed on the ground.

He could almost hear the blood flowing in his veins, and in his mind, he saw a black, incredibly strong wild ox galloping rapidly across the wilderness.

Although the gene fusion process lasted only one minute, it felt like an eternity to Lin Feng. When he regained consciousness, he didn't notice any changes in his body.

No, there were changes, just not on the surface. Deep within his body, in his blood, Lin Feng felt as if he had transformed into a wild ox, running freely in the wilderness.

"Will gene fusion really turn me into a wild ox?"

Lin Feng chuckled to himself. The wild ox genes were just fused with his genes, and his main genes were still his own. Therefore, unless something went wrong, he would not really turn into a wild ox.

Since the gene fusion was complete, Lin Feng opened the holographic screen to check his physical attributes.

Constitution: 1.66

Strength: 1.54

Agility: 1.34

Skills: Basic Boxing (Proficient, continuous practice can improve to Expert)

Gene Fusion: Wild Ox Genes (Fusion Degree: 10%, genes are still growing rapidly, please maintain nutritional intake)

Gene Capacity: 6%

Seeing his attributes, the usually calm Lin Feng couldn't help but feel excited. No wonder he felt a continuous surge of strength from deep within his body. It was all real, not an illusion. After fusing with the wild ox genes, his constitution, strength, and agility had all improved significantly.

Moreover, the wild ox genes had not yet fully integrated into Lin Feng's genes, so as the fusion continued, his physical attributes would continue to improve.

Of course, there were side effects. Lin Feng soon felt very hungry, an intense hunger that was quite uncomfortable. If a cow were placed in front of him, he might eat it all.

This was because the gene fusion required the genes to grow, and the improvement in his attributes was not just a fantasy; it required a large intake of nutrients.

So, Lin Feng took everything out of the refrigerator and ate it. This wasn't enough, so he also took out several bottles of high-grade white nutritional fluid.

This was a high-end product; a small bottle of nutrition could replace many high-nutrient foods, which most people couldn't afford. Lin Feng had these high-grade nutritional fluids prepared for him since he had been sick since childhood and might lose his appetite due to organ failure.

These nutritional fluids could be taken orally or injected. Lin Feng directly injected three bottles into his body, which would have a faster effect than taking them orally.

Indeed, after injecting the three bottles of high-grade nutritional fluid, Lin Feng's hunger seemed to diminish significantly. He felt warm all over, as if he were soaking in a hot spring, and every cell in his body was rejoicing, making him very comfortable.

Thus, Lin Feng immersed himself in this warm feeling and fell into a deep sleep on the bed.

In his dream, Lin Feng seemed to have turned into a wild ox, galloping across the wilderness, following a vast herd of wild oxen. Wherever they went, any fierce beasts had to retreat.

A single wild ox was nothing, but ten thousand or a hundred thousand gathered together formed an unstoppable force.

However, one day, several human experts came flying through the air. One of them, a man, swung his sword lightly, and it seemed as if a giant sword appeared in the sky, splitting mountains and causing the earth to rumble. The sword's energy devastated the wild ox herd.

"Whoosh."

Lin Feng woke up from his dream, cold sweat on his forehead.

"Was it a dream, or a residual memory from the wild ox genes?"

Lin Feng muttered to himself. The "dream" was so real that even after waking up, he still remembered it. Perhaps it wasn't a dream at all but a real memory.

Fusing with the wild ox genes carried some of the wild ox's memories. Perhaps this wild ox was killed by the powerful human who appeared in the memory.

"Could the one who flew through the air and wielded a massive sword be a non-human expert who has broken the gene lock?"

Lin Feng felt a surge of excitement. He had heard stories about non-human experts who had broken the gene lock since he was a child. They were said to possess superhuman strength, reaching a non-human level. They could fly through the air, split mountains, and tread on the earth, capable of anything from entering the sky to diving into the sea. They could slay massive beasts in the outer domain, protecting the peaceful lives of humans.

But ordinary people rarely saw non-human experts in action. In the city, non-human experts were not allowed to use their powers, and from the memory, Lin Feng could understand why. The destructive power of non-human experts was too great; if they used their powers in the city, the entire city could be easily destroyed.

Lin Feng looked at his wrist, where the gene fusion device had turned into a wristwatch. After a night's sleep, he felt full of energy, a stark contrast to his previous sickly state.

"I wonder if the gene fusion was successful?"

Lin Feng immediately brought up the attribute panel to check his physical condition.

Constitution: 4.36

Strength: 4.12

Agility: 3.34

Skills: Basic Boxing (Proficient, continuous practice can improve to Expert)

Gene Fusion: Wild Ox Genes (Fusion Degree: 35%, genes are still growing rapidly, please maintain nutritional intake)

Gene Capacity: 6%

Lin Feng's eyes widened. His physical attributes had undergone a qualitative leap. His constitution and strength were four times that of an average person, and his agility, though slightly lower, was still three times that of an average person.

It was only one night, and the gene fusion degree was only 35%, meaning his genes were still growing, and his attributes could continue to improve.

Lin Feng clenched his hand, feeling an endless surge of strength. His body was still adjusting to the rapid improvement in his physical attributes, and he would need some time to get used to the changes.

"I wonder if fusing with the wild ox genes can cure my strange illness?"

Lin Feng was most concerned about his illness, but without professional equipment, he couldn't check his condition.

Lin Feng studied the gene fusion device for a while. It was clearly beyond modern technology. Regardless of who placed it on the bookshelf, since Lin Feng had obtained it, it was his. Therefore, he must not expose it casually. With a thought, the gene fusion device on his wrist disappeared, merging into his body, ready to reappear whenever needed.

"Rumble."

Lin Feng's stomach growled in protest. He felt hungry again, but he had no more nutritional fluid in his rental apartment. He could only go to the cafeteria to eat. After all, the wild ox genes he had fused were still growing rapidly and required a lot of nutrients. Fortunately, it was already noon, and the school cafeteria was open. So, Lin Feng got up and left his apartment, heading to the school cafeteria.

The cafeteria at Zhonghai University was large, and many students were already gathered there for lunch. Normally, Lin Feng didn't eat at the school cafeteria because his long-term illness made him lose his appetite for ordinary food, let alone the cafeteria's large-scale meals.

But today, his stomach was very hungry, and the smell of the cafeteria made him feel much better.

Lin Feng looked at the variety of dishes in the cafeteria. Knowing he needed to intake a lot of nutrients, he specifically ordered some highly nutritious fierce beast meat, enough for three or four people, and placed it all on the table. Without hesitation, he began to eat voraciously.

"Lin Feng, why are you at the cafeteria?"

As Lin Feng was eating voraciously, a familiar voice reached his ears. He looked up and saw Qu Chen, the goddess of the martial arts club.