Ancient Gene [End Times]

"That can't be taken lightly." Qin An definitely has a shadow of marine life now, "Didn't you say that the task is to bring some animal specimens back? It's just some meat for slices. We can't transport it if it's too big."

"As long as the marine life comes ashore, its action will be greatly reduced. Even if the attack power or defense power is strong, as long as it is fast enough, it is not difficult to deal with it." He Siming said.

"That should be your home game." Qin An said with a smile.

He Siming shook his head: "Not necessarily. I'm not confident that I'm faster than you. And if it's the seaside, Tiangui and Xiao Hai have more room to move. They are good at both water and shore."

Tiangui raised his hand and smiled, "I don't dare to go into the water now."

"Say we all go?" Qin An asked.

"Except for Xiaosun, we all have to go." Tian Gui said, "My old aunt said that this time the task will not be very difficult. All over the country, problems must be solved one by one. We must adapt as much as possible." Coastal warfare, the future battlefield, is likely to be on the seashore. Later, we will solve the more complicated domestic situations one by one. We must be mentally prepared."

"How complicated can it be?" Qin An said, "Can it surpass the bug nest in Hanzhong?"

Tian Gui said: "There is no way to make a comparison. The situation in Hanzhong is quite special. It is mainly jade cards. Actually, it is not a problem to solve it. Two missiles can kill most of the mutated animals there. This time we The past is just for the jade card. In the beginning, Qi Xiu made the ants and mantises confront each other, just to give humans breathing time. Let us adapt to the end of the world. Now we can deal with most of the mutant animals without any problem, so we only need to use the jade Just take it back."

"Then what else can we go to instead of direct missiles?" Qin An asked helplessly.

Tiangui shook his head, knowing that Qin An's thinking had been turned into a dead end: "We don't have that many missiles. Even the arsenal has only resumed production of ordinary sub-bows, and weapons of mass destruction can only be stockpiled in the past. That can’t be fought a few times. Moreover, when the productivity can’t catch up with the consumption. We can’t completely rely on the power of weapons to fight against the enemy.”

Qin An understood: "We must use our own mutations to defeat those mutant animals."

"That's it." Tiangui nodded and said, "No one knows what the end of the mutation is. Since humans and most mutant animals are on the opposite side. If there is no way to coexist, then find a way to overwhelm. Although the speed of human mutation Generally slower, but the brain is still a unique advantage. Not necessarily completely passive."

"Why didn't you just mutate the brain directly?" Qin An smiled wryly, "Everyone has become smarter, and if they directly rewrite the gene spectrum, they won't be afraid of them mutating."

He Siming shook his head and said, "Actually, the brain has mutated."

Qin An raised his eyebrows: "Already?"

Tiangui asked suspiciously, "What about my old aunt?"

He Siming shook his head: "Actually, I have thought about it many times. Whether our current mutation is evolution or degeneration. Mutation always has a direction. Every huge mutation of a creature has a certain goal. Maybe it is because of the sudden change in the environment. It has changed to adapt to the environment, or there may be irresistible natural enemies or even changes in food. But most of them are developing in a more favorable direction."

"Mutating the characteristics of animals is degeneration?" Xiao Hai was a little hard to understand.

"It's not mutating into animals, but mutating into ancient creatures. Let's put it this way, it's just from the simple theory of evolution, natural selection. Those animals that have become extinct in the long river of history are eliminated. Maybe the degree of our evolution now, Not as powerful as they are, but the overall situation of all our contemporary animals is better than that of ancient times."

"So, our evolution into ancient organisms means that we have degenerated?" Qin An said.

He Siming nodded: "The higher the degree of mutation, the stronger this feeling. There are many kinds of animals that humans can mutate into, but according to the evolution table, the more ancient the mutated image, the more degenerate it is. ? If it is simply degenerating, why does it become larger and give absolute destructive power?"

After thinking about it, Tian Gui felt that his head was too big: "This is what you and my old aunt can think of. It's too complicated."

He Siming said: "This is also the problem we have to face. What is the significance of this apocalyptic environment now? Biological shuffling? Let the creatures on the earth kill each other, degenerate, and then go back to ancient times to re-evolve again?"

"This conjecture makes sense." Qin An nodded.

"But what is the significance of the jade card? It can give humans superpowers, and the broken powder can make us mutate and accelerate, and even turn into any kind of creature. Qi Xi said that they can suppress this apocalypse. So reverse reasoning, does it mean Is the jade tablet the key to the end of the world?"

The more I think about it, the more I talk about it, the more frightening I feel.

If the jade tablet is to suppress the end of the world.Then look at it from another angle.Could the jade card be the Pandora's box that will bring disaster to the world?

Qi Xiu's family said that they were protecting human beings, and at the same time they were repeatedly looking for jade tokens, activating them and saving them.So are they guarding human beings, or something that caused the end of the world?

Maybe the two can coexist, but the deeper meaning is different.

This kind of thing itself is not suitable for deep thinking.When you think about it more, you will find that everything is wrong.

In fact, the world is dialectical, and when viewed from different angles, the results are completely different.

Qin An took a sip of water, pursed his lips, and said, "Isn't this a question about Zhuang Zhou's dream of a butterfly? Did I become a butterfly in my dream, or did I become me in a butterfly's dream?"

"If we are really connected, maybe we won't be running around in this world." Heavenly Ghost sighed.

He Siming had a headache. He ate the rice in the bowl in a few mouthfuls, then wiped his mouth and said, "Maybe I think too much. It's not suitable for me to be idle. When I'm idle, I have more things to think about." .”

"It's different." Qin An said with a smile, "at least you are a professional in this field. Therefore, we can't help or talk about many things. I can't think of many things. I can think of almost everything, that is, Live a good life in this world. If there are too many, there will be no energy."

He Siming reached out and wiped the corner of Qin An's lips: "It's all the same. It's just that I like to think too much since I was a child. I won't talk about it today. We have a day off tomorrow, so let's think about where to go."

Tiangui said: "I went back to our special warfare brigade with Yinhu and the others. Since I received a mission to Tibet after the end of the world, I haven't met my old comrades and old leaders yet. This time I will take the opportunity to go back. Bawanghua should also Will be a piece."

Xiao Haidao: "I don't have any place to go, but I don't have any tasks recently, it's just that I don't feel tired from daily training. So it doesn't make any difference whether I take a vacation or not."

Qin An said to He Siming, "Then shall we still go shopping?"

"Let's go to all the places we should go today." He Siming said, "It's not interesting to visit again. Or just walk around. Not only commercial streets, but also residential areas and places on the edge of Beijing. It’s just getting acquainted with the environment.”

Qin An nodded: "That's it. Do you need to call Xinyu and the others. They should be fine."

"The newlyweds, why should we get involved in the past." He Siming smiled, "I think they can't wait to go out for a few days now."

No matter how you interpret this, it will be a bit dirty, but it seems to be true.

"Newlywed?" Tian Gui grasped the point.

Qin An smiled and said, "Xinyu didn't get up this morning. Ke Chenguang acquiesced."

"It's a good thing to tell me sooner." Tian Gui sat closer, "They are also werewolves, so we can determine how long the relationship will last."

It seems that the relationship was established when I was in that family, and I will go to Hanzhong after I come back. In fact, it will take a week at most.

This speed...

"It's a good thing, it's more promising than the rest of us." He Siming laughed.

"Then shall we prepare some gifts for him?" Tian Gui smiled, "From Tibet to now, we can be regarded as watching Xinyu grow up."

"Si Ming and I think so too." Qin An smiled, "I just don't know what to give."

"We don't need to give those fancy things. Even if it's clothes and pants, it's a thought. Xinyu is still young, so he should like game consoles."

"Then let's think about it slowly."

After eating, the two went back to the house.At around eight o'clock in the morning of the second day, the two of them got up and ate dinner, then went out for a day.

Walk around and see what's going on in Beijing right now.

It is absolutely safe to go beyond the second ring road. There are sonar destroyers above, and there are certain countermeasures underground.It's perfectly fine to live here.And this area has also started self-sufficient production, such as mutant animals that have not gone crazy, and the cultivation of various vegetables and fruits.Attempts have been made to restore some daily necessities such as clothing. Although it is still difficult to restore to the pre-apocalyptic level, the prospect is still good.

It is a relatively safe place within the Fifth Ring Road.Most of the people living here are ordinary people and low-level mutants.There is a certain degree of danger here.Although there is no need to worry too much in the sky and on the ground, sometimes mutated animals will break in.There are certain risks.

Many greenhouses have been built here, and leafy vegetables are now earning a good income, and it is not difficult to restore them to the point where the whole people can afford them.

Further outside is the danger zone.In fact, there are still people living there.People who live within the Fifth Ring Road have to pay taxes, and the tax rate is 20.00% to 30.00%, which is classified according to occupation.

But if you live outside the fifth ring road, you don't have to pay taxes at all, and you will also receive a customary two points subsidy every day.All income after work belongs to oneself.

In fact, it would be fine for people who go out to fight mutant animals. If there is a mutant person in the family who goes out to complete the task, the points earned are barely enough to feed a family of three. If other members of the family can go to work, then they can maintain food and clothing.

It's just that if you pay taxes, you can only hover on the line of food and clothing, and it is difficult to save points in daily life.

Therefore, if there are many family members and few people are willing to earn points, they will choose outside the fifth ring road.Although the risk of encountering mutant animals has greatly increased, the stress of daily life has been greatly reduced.

The two of Qin and An drove a rented electric car around Beijing for a day. They even changed the battery once during the day, and they almost saw all kinds of life in Beijing.

There's one where the whole family is trying to get better, and even the seven-year-old goes to the conservatory to find something to do and earn a few points.There are also those who have a family of seven or eight and just count on a person with a slightly higher degree of variation to work hard.Although other people also have mutants, but the degree of mutation is low, and they should stay at home as they are not suitable for fighting.As for why not do some odd jobs in a greenhouse or factory?I'm sorry, they look down on those jobs that work hard and earn few points.

When the two go to a place, they will chat with the person in charge nearby for a while.There are not many new things after the end of the world, that is, the household chores of those residents.Hearing this so much, Qin An felt that he could write a "Record of the Last Times".

But it is precisely because of this that he cherishes the days in front of him even more.

At noon, I found a restaurant for dinner. In the afternoon, I wanted to go back to the commercial street to buy something, but I stumbled into a street by mistake.

The streets are all lit up with pink lights, but there are still many people wandering on the street.From time to time, a scantily dressed person came out of the shops on both sides to solicit business.

Qin An, who was driving, turned his head to look at He Siming, and He Siming raised his eyebrows: "Why? Want to try?"

Qin An laughed dryly, turned the car around and wanted to leave.Coincidentally, a half-naked boy ran out of a room at this time.The boy looked about fifteen or sixteen, crying so much that his face was full of snot and tears, he was extremely embarrassed.

When I saw the car, I ran over without even thinking about it.

"Help me! They are human traffickers, I don't know them!"

There has never been a shortage of such things in the last days.In fact, if you want to manage it, you can't manage it.

The boy was already running close, followed by several people, pulling the boy.

Qin An looked back at the boy's embarrassed appearance, and said to He Siming next to him, "Do you care?"

"It's delivered to your door, can you ignore it?"

Qin An stepped on the brake, and He Siming got out of the car and walked over a few steps: "What's the matter with you."

The boy was in despair, but when he saw He Siming coming, his eyes lit up immediately, and he was a little more hopeful.

"Brother! Please save me! They are not serious people, I don't know them!"

A person in charge came over and looked He Siming up and down.He Siming's clothes were clean and his face was ruddy.At first glance, they are people who can still enjoy happiness after the end of the world.Most of these people can't afford it.

The manager smiled and said: "I'm really sorry, the new guy is ignorant and has caused you trouble. Don't listen to his nonsense. He was sold by his parents. We are a reasonable business. He himself agreed If you want to sell, you will regret it after you come here. We are in this business, but there is no reason to buy and sell by force."

"You're talking nonsense! You clearly said that you were recruiting part-timers, but you didn't say that you were selling your ass..." The boy's mouth was already gagged.

Forget about forcing her into prostitution, this is still a minor child.

Qin An frowned, and said: "I remember, there is no such thing as legal trading of human beings in Beijing. Prostitution is also illegal now. Turning a blind eye does not mean that it is completely ignored. If you are underage, someone will always pay attention to it if you poke it."

So many people have died in this world, and children have become the future of mankind.So as long as conditions permit, minors in Beijing are treated well, and they can eat well.

Hearing Qin An's words, the steward thought he was nosy, his eyebrows were slightly frowned, but he said politely: "Isn't this the way of the world now? We are short of people, and some people are short of food. Just like his family, they are short of food. Those who don’t wear enough clothes can’t afford to live. We can offer high prices, people can live comfortably with me, and even live a better life, so what’s wrong with that? Besides, it’s just sleeping with people, isn’t it the world? What a shame."

In this world, every place has its own way of life.

In fact, no matter what Qin An did today, they couldn't change their way of life.

If he was an adult, maybe Qin An wouldn't think too much.Because of the troubles in this world, even self-protection can't be done, and if you can help for a while, you won't be able to help for a lifetime.

But children are different.

"How much did you sell him for?" Qin An asked.

Hearing this, the boy's eyes lit up, and the person in charge frowned: "Are you trying to buy him?"

"It's not about buying it, but how much it is. Let the child pay it back." Qin An said.

Everyone didn't understand, so the manager sneered: "Can I trouble you to explain clearly?"

"How much is the original price, you tell this kid. After that, I will find someone to find him a similar job and let him earn points. How much money will be returned to you. Now you are coercing minors to sell Y, I believe it will be harmful to everyone." No. I don't mean to embarrass you, but I just saw how soft-hearted the children are. Stay on top of everything. You may be forced to do this by life, but forcing your children to do this is not justified." He Siming glanced over The eyes of those adults turned colder.

This time, they took care of the nosy business.

"Isn't it a bit difficult for others?" This time there was no smile on the manager's face, and there were a few more people behind him, "I think you are here to have fun, why not have fun? If you come to play , we will pick two good ones for you. If you come here to make trouble..."

Qin and An entered by mistake, but they didn't refute what he said.

Instead, he said: "I kindly ask you, who is the backer behind you?"

"What do you mean." The steward's eyes froze, "What do you mean?"

"It's not interesting. If the backing is not as big as ours, and you don't agree with our suggestion, we will do it." Qin An's smile bloomed on his face, but watching it made people feel chills down the spine.

He Siming took two steps back with his arms around his shoulders, and said with a smile: "We are not easy to cause trouble. As long as we can be reasonable, we will not do anything. I know that in this world, there is no backer, and it is impossible to open such a profitable business in this place. But today we are in a good mood, and it is time to go crazy. You should think about it. If we can, and the backing is strong, you will suffer for nothing today."

This posture looks like it is about to start a fight.

There is nothing simple in this world where people can behave like dogs.

The person in charge is not a fool, and judging from their attitudes, one can tell that the two have some backgrounds.

Busy smiled with some embarrassment: "Misunderstanding! We are all friends, so why make such a fuss. Well, if you really like this kid, I don't want any extra points from you, and I will sell it to you at the original price of [-] points. .Let’s make friends later.”

In fact, the two originally wanted the boy to pay the IOU by himself.But looking back, it's a bit unreasonable not to pay for points today.They are here to help the children, not to make trouble.

At any time, there is some background behind this flesh and blood business.Although the two of them are not evil people, they are not bad people who will take over everything.

Qin An will not break other people's rules.

Qin An took out his point card and handed it over: "Swipe it."

In fact, the point card is also equivalent to an ID card in Beijing.Take it to brush, and the other party basically knows the identity of the two of them.

The manager took the point card, smiled politely, and turned around to ask the people under him to swipe the card.

After 2 minutes, the person came back and handed the card to the manager, and said a few words in the manager's ear.

The manager was taken aback for a moment, and then almost broke out in a cold sweat.Fortunately, there was no fight just now, otherwise it would really be impossible to get any bargain.These two people are not only able to fight, they are also under Lin Nuan's hands.The word Lin Nuan, before coming to Beijing, was considered thunderous to those with connections in Beijing.The higher-ups have to give some face.What's more, in this matter, the few people in charge are unreasonable, and there is no benefit for the matter to make a big fuss.

"That's fine, this kid will follow you from now on. In fact, it's nothing in itself. If you like, we have all kinds of people, and you can pick whatever you want. Fortunately, it's because you don't look like a troublemaker in your clothes. Otherwise, change Those with short-sightedness will fight." The person in charge handed back the score card, and winked at the people under him.

The half-grown child was let go, and quickly ran to Qin An's side, crying in fright.

The two turned around and got on the electric car, which also carried the boy.

The boy calmed down after leaving the dirty land in the car: "Where are you taking me?"

"There are a lot of people in front, so it's quite safe. Do you have a point card?" Qin An asked.

"At my dad's place, they want to swipe my daily subsidy points." The boy said.

Tsk, everyone is sold, and I still don't forget to suck the last bit of blood.

Qin An stopped talking, but drove to a nearby talent market.

After stopping the car, Qin An said to the boy behind: "You can go in and find a job, and then ask someone to reapply for a point card. Now the jobs should be for housing. You can find a way to settle yourself. You can get the money later Find a way to give it back to us.”

In fact, not returning Qin An is not bad for this point.These may be a lot of money to ordinary people, but to Qin An, it is just a matter of eating two less apples.

"You don't care about me anymore?" The boy was a little surprised and a little flustered.He was sold to that kind of place by his family just now, and he finally got out of the wolf's den, and his rescuer let go.