Carrying a Jurassic on me
Chapter 1368 - 665 Beneficial Reading_2

Chapter 1368: Chapter 665 Beneficial Reading_2

Previously, he found it too slow to travel, so he racked his brains to find fast-flying pterosaurs and birds, and because he felt he was not invincible enough, he only sought out large-headed dinosaurs to hunt and transform. However, he had hardly paid attention to the magical abilities of other animals.

Although the dinosaurs he could transform into might have some unique abilities—for example, the Parasaurolophus’s loud call and the Dromaeosaurus’s fast speed—these were abilities he already partially possessed and had even used, but he had never really recorded which specific dinosaurs had what special skills.

In fact, not only did the dinosaurs have special abilities, but some of the abilities of smaller creatures were also significant. His transformation into a poisonous insect to deal with people was a good example.

Indeed, the saying "Reading is beneficial" was true!

Once he thought of it, he immediately put away the book, went to the dinosaur world with pen and paper, and began to recall and record. He had not recorded much when he called over an elderly dinosaur enthusiast and asked, "I see the lab is still continuing to breed mice. Have you conducted experiments?"

The dinosaur enthusiast was slightly flustered and replied with little confidence, "Sorry, boss, I have done some biological research in my spare time without reporting to you first. Sorry!"

Yan Fei asked, "What research?"

"It’s about dinosaur longevity," the dinosaur enthusiast answered honestly. "According to human society’s assumptions, large dinosaurs generally have a long lifespan. Especially for large dinosaurs like the Brachiosaurus, the scientific community has speculated that their lifespan is at least over a hundred years. So, taking advantage of the materials you provided us a few days ago, I collected some specimens to conduct research in this area."

"Oh," Yan Fei nodded, showing understanding. "As long as you can ensure the completion of the tasks I assigned, whatever research you want to conduct in other times, just make a record of it. If I have time, I will review it. If the research interests me, and if it’s not too troublesome, I will also provide some support."

The dinosaur enthusiast restrained his overwhelming joy and nodded repeatedly: "Boss, rest assured, the research I’m doing will definitely not delay the tasks you’ve assigned."

"Alright, let’s not talk about this now; prepare some mice, I want to conduct some experiments," Yan Fei thought for a moment and then shouted outside. "Someone else come in."

No.1 Coolie immediately ran in; he had heard Yan Fei calling the elderly dinosaur enthusiast earlier, but since Yan Fei had not summoned him, he was just waiting outside.

"Have someone catch a few rabbits from outside; I need them," Yan Fei instructed No.1 Coolie. "After you catch the rabbits, wait a moment. I’ll go out and bring some things here. Also, dinosaur enthusiast, besides preparing mice, prepare a few glass jars for small creatures, and a few small cages as well."

The laboratory had no shortage of these items, as biological research inevitably requires some live subjects; although it was a bit cruel, it was necessary for research, after all, if they were to directly experiment on people, they would have to be ready to cut themselves off from all of humanity.

Subsequently, No.1 Coolie, who caught the rabbits, and the dinosaur enthusiast, began to watch curiously as various bizarre insects and small animals appeared in those glass jars and small cages.

Once the jars and cages were filled, Yan Fei appeared beside them and said, "Alright, let’s start with these for now! Close the door; we are going to conduct some toxicity tests."

The dinosaur enthusiast, fearing he couldn’t handle it alone, quickly asked, "Should we call a few more people to help?"

Yan Fei thought for a moment and said, "No need; let’s start with the simplest ones. First, divide the mice into groups, the rabbits too. Form them into pairs, and then follow my commands."

Once everything was ready, Yan Fei took out a snake and let it bite a wild rabbit.

The dinosaur enthusiast, who had prepared pen, paper, and some experimental tools, quickly began recording. The snake turned out to be quite poisonous, and not a moment later, the rabbit, which had been hopping around, was motionless.

Seeing the dinosaur enthusiast was preparing to dissect the rabbit for study, Yan Fei stopped him: "Don’t rush, make another record first."

To their bewildered looks, he took off his clothes and then transformed into the same snake used in the experiment, biting another rabbit.

Then, transforming back, he chided the somewhat dazed dinosaur enthusiast, "What are you dazing for? Hurry up and record."

After the rabbit also died, Yan Fei asked, "Did these two rabbits die at the same time?"

The dinosaur enthusiast checked his records and said uncertainly, "This rabbit died a bit earlier, probably because the boss’s transformed snake seems to have a more intense venom. Since these two rabbits are different individually, if you want a more specific answer, I still need to dissect both rabbits and conduct some in-depth research."

Yan Fei nodded, "You can start your research now!"

Once the dinosaur enthusiast got busy, Yan Fei turned to No.1 Coolie and said, "There’s nothing more for you here, go take a rest! Just remember not to blabber when you go out."

No.1 Coolie assured him earnestly before leaving.

The research took quite a long time, Yan Fei had thought it would be quick! But once the old man started his research, there was no telling the time. He decided to leave the Dinosaur World and patrolled the sky for a while.

Upon returning, the dinosaur enthusiast was still looking into the microscope. Yan Fei read for a long time until the dawn was approaching when the dinosaur enthusiast finally came to report, "Sorry boss, for keeping you waiting. Since you were waiting, I didn’t conduct a thorough study on the snake venom, just made some simple observations and drew a conclusion. The venom from your transformed snake is indeed slightly stronger than that of this snake."

"Is the toxin the same?" Yan Fei asked.

"There’s not much difference, based on the current observations, it can be determined to be the same toxin." Although the dinosaur enthusiast wasn’t sure why the boss asked this, he answered honestly.

"Now that the toxins are extracted, can we move to the next group of experiments?" Yan Fei asked again. "I need to leave soon, there are things to attend to during the day."

The dinosaur enthusiast hesitated briefly before nodding, "Okay, boss! I can make a brief record first, and after you leave, I will conduct a detailed study."

"Then let’s get started!" Yan Fei said, taking out a scorpion. "All these creatures are venomous, so be extra careful during the experiments. Don’t let them all die accidentally; I’d have to find more researchers."

After repeating the steps from last time, Yan Fei instructed, "During the day, test the remaining materials and keep accurate records. When I’m free, we can proceed to the next experiment, understood?"

Once the dinosaur enthusiast agreed, Yan Fei left the Dinosaur World and lay down on his bed for a while.

Having a bunch of coolies indeed had its benefits. If he had to do all the work himself, just one type of toxin would occupy him for many days. Now, he simply delegated the work, and naturally, someone would do it for him, and he wasn’t worried about the coolies slacking off—it was very saving.

As everyone was about to wake up, Yan Fei also got up and took a walk around the yard.

During the meal, Yan Fei introduced Yang Hongqi to everyone, and then Yang Hongqi himself stood up and made a rather detailed self-introduction.

Once the introductions were done and they started eating, Yang Hongqi, with a sigh of emotion, said, "The conditions here are really good, the land and climate are great, and there’s no fear of drought. Living in this place must be very happy!"

Everyone was stunned. Was this happiness?

Seeing everyone’s stunned expressions, Yang Hongqi realized he misspoke and explained, "You all know my hometown, where there are mountains but no water, and the soil quality isn’t good. There’s also soil erosion. Compared to your place, you are truly fortunate."

Yes, that made sense. Happiness, of course, is comparative.

Others may ride horses, while I alone straddle a donkey, recalling the woodcutter... As long as you compare, happiness is indeed everywhere!