Legend of the Cyber Heroes
Chapter 248 - 248 28 Eyes

248: Chapter 28 Eyes 248: Chapter 28 Eyes This is indeed a very strange thing.

The technology materials of the Demon Sect enabled Xiang Shan to learn a lot about physiology.

However, those materials did not touch upon Xiang Shan’s memories about “neurosurgery.”

And the thought of “wanting to save that little girl” did not evoke these skills either.

Instead, it was after seeing Tao Enhai that Xiang Shan remembered these things.

Logically speaking, the realm of “the Demon Sect’s biotechnology” should be very close to the realm of “neurosurgical skills.” “The means to save a human brain” should also be near the realm of “neurosurgical skills.”

But the one who unlocked this segment of memory was, surprisingly, Tao Enhai.

——No, not quite…

Xiang Shan suddenly realized.

He had only just realized this.

The technology of the Demon Sect and what he learned from Tao Enhai were not in the same category at all.

The Demon Sect’s technology was entirely based on the perspective of Benchmark Man, with an “intent” that was inherently different from the medical arts passed down from the Old Era by Tao Enhai.

Not to mention, the Demon Sect’s biotechnology did not consider the feelings of the Spirit Receivers.

Some of the techniques that Xiang Shan learned from Tao Enhai were already considered “misconceptions” within the Demon Sect’s system.

These things had existed in Xiang Shan’s brain all along, but it wasn’t until just now, the moment Xiang Shan confirmed the fact “I remembered,” that he realized this.

Tao Enhai gave Xiang Shan a glance: “You?

Stop joking.

You shouldn’t have systematically studied…]

[During the development stages of active substances with internal code names XHD396, XHD407, XHD408, and so on, Xiang Shan had joined the project team and personally tested these drugs for their efficacy on humans.] Xiang Shan held his forehead, “It must have been during that time that Xiang Shan probably learned…

about two languages to the level of a mother tongue.

Then he obtained what was equivalent to a graduate level in biology.

Besides, there was the clinical…

I seem to have done quite a bit of practice.

With monkeys…]

As Xiang Shan said this, he involuntarily thought of the saying “Money is not everything, but without money, you can do nothing.” His self from that era seemed rather extravagant with money, able to continuously use primate brains to improve his surgical skills without interruption.

Indeed, thanks to the cloning technology for primates provided by the Institute of Neuroscience of the Academy of Sciences, thanks to a series of gene therapy related technologies born from the research and development process of Benchmark Human Remodeling Surgery, thanks to the cheap land provided by South Asia, thanks to the cheap grain of the Federation…

During that period, the company didn’t have much else, but the monkeys for experiments were indeed monopolizingly abundant.

Tao Enhai’s fingers trembled slightly.

He too recalled that period filled with the pungent smell of money.

[Xiang Shan’s medical practice license was indeed helped by me.

[Then…

I remember it must have been around the time when the first generation had just rebelled, that Xiang Shan also learned a lot from you intermittently.

With the foundation from that previous period, Xiang Shan learned very fast.]

[If we’re talking about just Xiang Shan’s skills, there would be no need to worry.” Tao Enhai pondered for a moment but still shook his head: “After all, it’s been two hundred years, and technology has long since been updated.

Now there are more successful methods…]

[But what’s most important right now is to save your life, isn’t it?” Xiang Shan said: “The brain region separation surgery, Xiang Shan could do it while he was still alive, with quite a high success rate.]

[But…]

[And mindset is really important.

You told Xiang Shan that.] Xiang Shan spoke, “Even if the trembling of the hands can be eliminated by algorithms, the turmoil in heart can’t be stopped.’ Excessive pressure can affect the lead surgeon’s judgment.

For the ever-changing human body, this is not a good thing.]

People do have different levels of closeness after all.

Physicians certainly have a parent’s heart and should treat every patient equally.

But when the patient in front is someone close, there are always such or such concerns.

And the human body is a complex and macroscopic system.

During surgery, various conditions can occur in the body.

This phenomenon persists even after cyberization.

Even a renowned doctor would not easily operate on someone close to them—unless the surgery was so difficult that only that doctor could accomplish it.

[I can hardly remember who you are.] Xiang Shan said, [To me, you’re almost a stranger.

If I were the lead surgeon, I wouldn’t hesitate at all.

Trust in Xiang Shan’s skills.]

Tao Enhai pointed to the data interface on the side of his head: “That statement is false.

Kid, you don’t seem as composed as you claim to be.]

Xiang Shan shrugged: [Maybe?

But I can be sure, this person here…] He pointed to his temple, [is definitely steadier than your assistants.]

Tao Enhai nodded: “That’s an acceptable statement.]

The old Hero thought for a moment and said, “Okay.

I will sort out my memories a bit.

These memories should help you adapt to modern technology faster.]

Xiang Shan nodded: “Thank you.]

“This is about saving my own life.” Tao Enhai shook his head.

“Then let’s decide on that.]

Tao Enhai was about to unplug the data cables from his body.

But Xiang Shan gestured for him to stop: “Wait, there’s one more thing.]

Tao Enhai stopped his motion.

[I have a small question.

My Prosthetic Eye’s specifications are incredibly high.

The spectrum of electromagnetic waves it can capture is unbelievably broad, and the pixel count is astonishingly high.] Xiang Shan said.

Using these eyes as cameras, one picture could consist of several gigabytes of data.

[Moreover, I’ve recently discovered that it can even detect the various high-energy radiations emitted by isotope decay.] Xiang Shan said: [The capabilities of this eye are beyond incredible.

And it was on my head when I awoke.

It’s the only thing that came with me.]

[You are the most special old Hero I’ve come across.

I think you might be able to find some clues about these eyes.]

Tao Enhai was taken aback for a moment.

“Wait…

what did you say?”

Xiang Shan said, “I don’t know what’s going on, but these eyes of mine seem to be very powerful…”

Tao Enhai suddenly asked, “Can your eyes be removed?”

Xiang Shan nodded, “They can be, but I never do that.”

For some reason, Xiang Shan felt that Tao Enhai was acting strangely.

His emotions were fluctuating greatly at the moment.

Xiang Shan could feel the chords of biological electricity between his brain nerves.

He said, “Do you need to calm down?

According to your assistant, this isn’t good for your injuries…”

“Some prosthetic eyes have a complex QR code mark on the back.

This QR code is a special secret key…” Tao Enhai said, “If there is one…

I know where this secret key needs to be entered.”

Xiang Shan nodded, “I understand.”

His metal eyelids—or rather the metal protection structure of the prosthetic eyes—opened.

At the same time, several fixing structures began to loosen.

Xiang Shan placed one hand on his left eye.

Moments later, Xiang Shan gently set down his prosthetic eye.

There was indeed a QR code mark on the back of the prosthetic eye.

“This can’t be possible…”

Tao Enhai groaned.

He even said it out loud.

Xiang Shan could no longer sense his emotions.

It wasn’t that kind of “calm,” but rather that the emotional fluctuations were too intense, surpassing a threshold—much like how under a bright light, one cannot see, and under a loud noise, one cannot hear.

Bright colors blind the eye; loud sounds deafen the ear; rich flavors dull the taste; racing and hunting madden the mind.

In that instant, Xiang Shan felt as if he had fallen into an illusory realm.

Xiang Shan seemed to return to…

to…

It was a night.

It was a restless night.

An innumerable number of lights…

dazzling lights…

These lights fell from beyond the sky.

They originated from a source in the heavens—a group of light points like dense jade dust.

It was a space fleet.

All the streaks of light came from there.

To those observers on the ground, the fleet’s streaks of light, flowing along the arch of the sky, seemed like “droplets” falling from the dome above.

Some of these lights “flowed” beyond the horizon, while others “dropped” down.

It was high-energy particle beam streams.

There were also some real projectiles.

The land was burning, flames reaching up to the sky, dulling the stars above.

And the owner of this memory stared intently at that cluster of stardust in the sky.

On the ground ravaged by space-based weapons, countless eyes fixed upon the faint flashes in the night sky.

Soon, the bombing ceased.

What followed might have been fast, or perhaps slow…

The stardust began to show clear movement.

Especially a small cluster of it…

Finally, a shooting star disappeared over the horizon…

Xiang Shan closed his eyes, cleared his mind of distractions, and suppressed the external demons.

A stationary wave symbolizing “tranquility” soothed Tao Enhai’s unbalanced spirit.

“How is this possible?” Tao Enhai suddenly reached out, grabbed Xiang Shan’s shoulder, but Xiang Shan pushed him away.

Xiang Shan felt that, for a moment, Tao Enhai truly wanted to kill him.

Not “attack,” but “kill.” He really wanted to destroy his biological brain.

“What’s wrong with you?” Xiang Shan was somewhat displeased.

Tao Enhai stared at Xiang Shan, his synthesizer producing a mechanical voice: “Have you ever performed Inner Strength within an Iron Dust environment?

In the memories you shared, you liked using Iron Dust, right?”

Xiang Shan said, “Surrounded by Iron Dust, how can I perform Inner Strength?”

“An interior wrapped in Iron Dust!

Direct connection!

Within a vehicle!

Anything goes!”

Xiang Shan immediately remembered the time he attempted an assassination on that…

Balbo guy.

Then, he was surrounded by Iron Dust, and through direct connection, he used Inner Strength to battle Balbo for the control of a war chariot.

This matched the situation Tao Enhai described.

Only then did Tao Enhai release Xiang Shan and slowly sat down.

But for some reason, Xiang Shan felt that Tao Enhai’s attitude towards him had clearly changed.

Now Tao Enhai was full of hostility and caution towards him.

He could no longer read more information from Tao Enhai’s brain.

Xiang Shan nodded, “I think I understand.

These eyes…

they must be the very pair of prosthetic eyes that disappeared with the Martial Ancestor Xiang Shan himself.”