The Dragon Girl said to me, "Dragon Envoy, I'll just call him Brother Bao; he saved the military and civilians of our Dragon Mountain City. This title of 'brother' is well-deserved." Cai Bao’er’s face split into a wide grin, "Dragon Girl, you are the most beautiful girl I have ever seen.
Commander Zhao has many beauties at home, but you combine all their finest qualities. Be careful, or people will become jealous of you in the future." The Dragon Girl and Ailinna nestled close to me, one on each side, "That won't happen.
I absolutely won't fight with the elder sisters for anything. As long as I can see the Dragon Envoy every day, I'd be willing to serve as his ox or horse." Zhu Da and Cai Bao’er saw the Dragon Girl's dependence on me, and their mouths began to water, "Commander Zhao, do you think someone this beautiful could be a mortal?
Have you really been so reluctant that you haven't even touched a finger to her? We speak softly for fear our breath might offend her.
Have you already... you know, been intimate with her?" I stated solemnly, "Our relationship is absolutely not what you two are imagining.
Right now, we are purely comrades-in-arms. If you don't believe me, you can ask the Dragon Girl." Zhu Da and Cai Bao’er pouted, "Do we dare ask such a thing?" The Dragon Girl, however, was not at all shy about the topic.
She even took the initiative to say, "Brother Da, Brother Bao, the Dragon Envoy isn't lying to you. We truly haven't slept together.
The reasons are complicated, but we..." I quickly cut off the Dragon Girl, afraid she would say something that would make these two boys blush and utterly overwhelm them, "Dragon Girl, we need your help with something important." "What is it?" I glanced around, "Let's talk when we get back. It would be best if you could bring your brother too, and gather a few of the best scientists you have here." The Dragon Girl swiftly took care of the arrangements.
The group assembled in the grand hall where the Dragon Girl and I had previously messed around. I looked at the collection of scientists—some old, some weak, some sickly—and asked the Dragon Girl, "Why are there only a few?
They don't look very spirited." The Dragon Girl explained in a low voice, "Dragon Envoy, think about it. Dragon Mountain City just endured such massive warfare.
How could their spirits be high? Many more scientists died in the battle.
These few were spared from the defense of Dragon Mountain because they are either too old or too ill." I nodded in understanding. Didn't many scientists and athletes die on the battlefields during the Soviet Great Patriotic War?
When a nation faces annihilation, everyone is equal, and that is when the national cohesion is tested. The greatest credit for holding Dragon Mountain City belongs to the fallen soldiers.
A critical thought suddenly struck me: Bai and Xue were captured by Kang Hui, and Kang Hui was the one leading the attack on Dragon Mountain City. Now that the rebel forces have been eliminated, where are Bai and Xue?
Kang Hui shouldn't have had time to take them away; he should have remained with the main rebel camp. Could they have been crushed to death by a single swing of the giant ape's club?
That would be a disaster! I hurriedly pulled Zhu Da and the other two aside and asked, "Did you see a man and a woman among the rebels?" Zhu Da replied, "What man and woman?
All the rebels were males. Every single one was beaten to death with a club; not half a one remains." My scalp tingled.
"That pair was a couple. The biggest distinguishing feature is that they weren't wearing clothes.
The woman's skin was very fair, and she had very large breasts—though, of course, not as large as Ailinna’s. Think hard.
If you didn't see them, that's best, but you absolutely must not have killed them! They are geneticists, crucial to the humans of six thousand years from now!" Zhu Da stammered, "Didn't see them.
If there was a woman with breasts that large, I’d have been the first to snatch her." Xia Huren also shook his head. I looked at Cai Bao’er.
Cai Bao’er made a few gestures to Zhu Da, and Zhu Da repeatedly shook his head. Cai Bao’er declared angrily, "I have a denunciation!" Zhu Da quickly stopped him, "Wait!
At most, I'll let you have her for two nights." Cai Bao’er snapped, "It's too late now. Commander Zhao, I denounce the crimes of Commander Zhu!
This morning when he returned, I saw him with a woman. You know that even though we are great leaders of hundreds of thousands, we don't have a single woman we can look at among our subordinates.
Commander Zhu captured a beautiful woman from somewhere yesterday and wouldn't stop showing her off in front of me, not even letting me touch her! That woman even seemed interested in me, smiling right at me!
I estimate she is probably the person you are looking for—fair and plump-bodied. You’ll find your answer with Commander Zhu." Zhu Da laughed awkwardly, "You have two of them now, so let this one go to your brother." The Dragon Girl was extremely anxious, "If you two like Xue, you can find her anytime for that, but you must hand the person over to us!
She and Bai are connected to the future fate of all humanity!" Zhu Da and Cai Bao’er were startled, "Really? Are you joking with us?
Doesn't she have a husband?" The Dragon Girl explained, "Bai isn't exactly her husband. I'm just translating using your concepts from six thousand years later.
As long as Xue is willing, any man here can sleep with her, and Bai won't get angry." Zhu Da bolted out the door, "Wait for me, I'll go bring them!" Cai Bao’er sought confirmation from Ailinna, still doubtful, "Miss Ailinna, is what the Dragon Girl said true? Commander Zhu can sleep with her, and I can too?
So Commander Zhao can also sleep with her? Then what's the difference between her and a prostitute, except she doesn't take money?" Ailinna retorted, "Don't talk nonsense.
Six thousand years ago, sexual relations were free. As long as both parties agreed, anyone could be with anyone.
In this era, concepts like cheating, adultery, prostitution, or fornication don't exist. Sex was merely a means of human reproduction.
However, don't get the wrong idea—the Dragon Girl and I belong only to Zhao Qian. Don't even dream about us." Cai Bao’er said, "We wouldn't dare, even if we had ten times the courage.
As the saying goes, do not covet your friend's wife. Even if we were despicable, we wouldn't harbor ill intentions toward our sisters-in-arms, right?
But since you two are so beautiful, letting us look a few times is fine, isn't it?" Ailinna said proudly, "Of course, looking a few times is fine. Just ensure that you two help the Dragon Girl and me speak well of us to Zhao Qian later, and I can introduce you both to participate in the Celestial Gathering in Country M, where the women don't wear clothes.
I guarantee you’ll have your fill!" Cai Bao’er beamed with delight, "A promise is a promise! I've noted it down.
If you don't keep your word in the future, Commander Zhu and I will certainly give those dozen women of yours a hard time. You should know we are incredibly close with those dozen-plus ladies." Ailinna replied, "If I can't handle such a small matter, how could I be the daughter of a shipping magnate?
Rest assured, if we can establish ourselves in the Zhao family, I will introduce you to ten women from Country M." Cai Bao’er reminded her, "We don't want the kind that are available to everyone. While group sex is exciting, the prevailing ideology in our Great Dragon Country is that we always want our women to be utterly pure." Ailinna laughed, "My own husband is the most quintessential man of Great Dragon Country; how could I not understand what you think?
If you want purity, I’ll introduce you to pure ones. If you want wantonness, I’ll introduce you to wanton ones.
I guarantee satisfaction. The key is that after returning, you few must quickly help us familiarize ourselves with the environment of the Zhao family, lest those elder sisters ostracize us two." Cai Bao’er repeatedly assured her, "It's a small case!
As soon as my sister cries, Commander Zhao has no temper at all; he’ll do whatever she says. You two can rest easy." As we were talking, Zhu Da returned with two people—it was indeed Bai and Xue, though this time they were dressed.
Upon seeing Long Xi, they became emotional and immediately bowed down in homage. Long Xi also stepped forward, taking Bai’s hand and speaking to him continuously.
Soon, a group of scientists gathered around to greet them, and the entire group became engrossed in a lively discussion, completely forgetting about me, the organizer. The Dragon Girl listened and translated for us, "They are discussing the research achievements of the recent period, as this is what my brother cares about most.
Bai and Xue have discovered a pathway among the rebel ranks to combine multiple genes simultaneously. In previous experiments, we could only perform hybridization between two genes, such as human and horse, or human and ape.
If we wanted to combine human genes with horse, ape, or more species simultaneously, it was impossible. Therefore, the hybridized humans usually only possess the advantage of a single species—either fast running, immense strength, or agility..." Zhu Da and Cai Bao’er were hearing about human-animal hybridization for the first time and were extremely curious, insisting on getting to the bottom of it.
The Dragon Girl had to start explaining the entire affair from the beginning again, leaving the two fat men gaping in astonishment, "Damn it! No wonder this world is so chaotic; it turns out you caused it!
Isn't this completely messed up?" The Dragon Girl ignored the two fat men's surprise and continued translating the discussion happening over there, "Currently, the double-helix DNA chromosome in the eukaryotic genome contains one billion base pairs. Through the efforts of Bai and Xue, this number has been increased to four billion.
These extra three billion base pairs contain the vital genetic coding from various other species. Based on projections, this chromosome is sufficient to encode over three million proteins, encompassing all discovered mammalian life forms on Earth and 'Water' Planet.
More importantly, this gene chain possesses a higher degree of autonomous intelligence. It automatically codes for suitable species to adapt to the survival environment based on demand.
For instance, if the external environment only supports flying species, this chromosome will extract avian genes from the base pairs and combine them with human genes; theoretically, the resulting mammal will be able to fly. If the external environment only supports aquatic life, this chromosome will extract fish genes from the base pairs and combine them with human genes; theoretically, the resulting mammal will swim freely underwater like a fish." Zhu Da and Cai Bao’er listened with blank expressions, but I had previously researched DNA sequences and knew that eukaryotic genomes in six thousand years possessed four billion or three billion base pairs.
I was surprised that the current count was only one billion. It was no wonder prehistoric humans couldn't adapt to Earth’s environment and died off; besides the unsuitable external conditions, human genetics themselves had definite flaws.
Furthermore, in six thousand years, only about 2%–3% of the base pairs in the human DNA double-helix chromosome are used for encoding proteins. The part that can encode is named the coding gene region; the non-encoding part is the non-coding gene region, and a portion yet to be coded is called the silent gene region.
Hearing the Dragon Girl’s translation, I began to calculate. That 2%–3% coding region is the result of natural selection over six millennia; the species encoded by these base pairs are Earth’s fittest survivors, capable of ruling the Earth and controlling everything!
The non-encoding part is the result of natural elimination. As for the silent gene region, those are composite genes not yet utilized.
If an individual experiences a genetic anomaly, and the DNA pulls genes from the silent region to pair with human genes, it produces abnormal fetuses, like wolf-children, ape-like humans, or atavistic individuals covered in hair. Even without these external features, their internal characteristics differ from ordinary people, such as the strange individuals in Peach Blossom Village, including Zhao Fen, Zhao Fang, and the village chief Er Sha.
My own changes were acquired later and have nothing to do with innate genetic selection. The genetic abnormalities in Peach Blossom Village are ultimately caused by the energy stones.
The giant snake I consumed that mutated was also influenced by the energy stones, and my own acquired mutation was due to drinking its mutated blood and eating its flesh. Unexpectedly, all the secrets were uncovered six thousand years ago.
Should I go look at those four energy stones from six thousand years ago? After all, they will belong to me in six thousand years.
As I was lost in thought, the discussion was drawing to a close. The Dragon Girl continued translating, "Although Bai and Xue have found the method to achieve this pathway, this work requires the support of supercomputers and a premier gene simulation lab.
Currently, Dragon Mountain's research facilities are far from adequate. Even the rebel research environment wouldn't meet their requirements.
My brother is currently discussing solutions to this difficulty with everyone." I stated, "Go to the interstellar spaceship." The Dragon Girl asked, "The interstellar spaceship?" I affirmed, "Yes. Your ancestors' technology was much more advanced.
It should be able to meet Bai and Xue's research needs there. Trust me, Bai and Xue's method is entirely feasible.
If you don't believe it, you can study the genes of those with us, because our base pair count is between 3 to 4 billion, meaning their plan was fully realized six thousand years later." "Really?" The Dragon Girl couldn't hide her joy, "That's wonderful! I'll go tell my brother and the others." I quickly stopped the Dragon Girl, "Wait!
If you say that, won't our identity be exposed? History as we know it never mentioned anyone returning from six thousand years in the past.
So, besides you, don't tell anyone else about this." The Dragon Girl pondered for a moment, "I know how to tell them. Rest assured, Dragon Envoy." The Dragon Girl spoke to Long Xi and the others for a long time, and everyone kept nodding.
Finally, the matter seemed settled. Then came the conferment ceremony; those who contributed to the defense of Dragon Mountain City were praised and awarded.
As the Grand Marshal of Tai Hao's forces, I sat beside Long Xi. Zhu Da was crowned King of the Americas, receiving all the lands of the Americas.
Cai Bao’er was crowned King of Africa, possessing all the lands of Africa. Xia Huren was crowned King of the Pacific, receiving all Pacific islands, including Oceania.
After hearing the Dragon Girl's translation, the four of us nearly collapsed onto the ground. This Long Xi was too bold, too generous!
With a few words, he divided up the Earth? I wonder if anyone else would agree to this arrangement.
The Dragon Girl explained to us, "Most people participated in the rebellion; their original territories have been reclaimed. Regardless of how things stand six thousand years from now, the entire Earth now belongs to our Long family.
You must each pacify the rebel forces in your respective fiefdoms. Shouldn't the newly crowned Kings now thank my dear brother?" The Dragon Girl never mentioned where my fiefdom would be, nor did I ask.
The four of us cupped our hands toward Long Xi to express our thanks. We certainly weren't going to kowtow in gratitude; we’d rather have no fiefdom than do that.
Fortunately, Long Xi didn't mind this at all. He waved his hand at us and began to speak again.
None of the ministers opposed the land grants. They all witnessed me personally killing over 300,000 people.
Furthermore, Zhu Da and Cai Bao’er were even harder to provoke; the seventy or eighty thousand rebel troops perished at their hands. Moreover, they still commanded fifty to sixty thousand giant ape soldiers, plus countless pterodactyls whose shadows could blot out the sun.
Should they become displeased, they could annihilate anyone. I asked the Dragon Girl, "What is my brother-in-law saying?
Why don't you suggest we leave first? The few of us despise these meetings.
Once the business is done, let’s go; no need for this dithering." The Dragon Girl replied, "But our main business hasn't been discussed yet. Aren't we supposed to find other interstellar spaceships and build the moon?" I glanced at the old, weak, sick, and disabled scientists, "Forget it.
We’ll handle that ourselves. But tell Bai and Xue that I can be of great help to their genetic research because I am very familiar with human genetics from six thousand years later.
Also, these two fat brothers beside me are willing to be their living test subjects. Of course, it’s best if they receive some compensation, or these two might not cooperate." The Dragon Girl said, "Okay, I'll tell my brother.
Let's gather Bai and Xue and leave first. I know the general locations of the other nine interstellar spaceships; I will take you to find them."