American Comics: Tales of Cultivator

Chapter 99: Dinosaurs and Earthly Fiend

Bering Sea is located at the junction of the Eurasian and North American plates, adjacent to Alaska. It is said to contain gold worth approximately 250 billion US Dollars.

Unlike the common impression people have, gold mining in the area doesn't involve digging from the ground. Instead, methods are used to extract the gold from the cold and treacherous seabed of the Bering Sea.

Within the Bering Strait, over a dozen Gold Dredgers are spread across this mining area, viewed from high altitude.

The deep blue seawater is tainted by black water rising from the bottom, caused by stirred-up sediment polluting the Sea Surface.

Among the numerous Gold Dredgers, a white yacht, one hundred and twenty feet long, stands out like a crane among chickens.

On the yacht's deck, Magneto, dressed in a suit, watched the gold sand on a metal plate with interest.

The fine gold sand shimmered with golden light under the setting sun's afterglow.

Though not much, gold always brings joy. Magneto reached out and grabbed a handful of gold sand, watching the glittering little bits slip through his fingers.

......…

"According to our agreement, this is this month's gold sand!"

In the sea near New York, several speedboats were docked near a cruise ship.

Lane raised his eyebrow, looking at the two speedboats opposite with deep draft lines.

The tall Sabretooth easily moved heavy boxes onto the yacht where Lane was located.

Lane raised his hand to signal, and two soldiers stepped forward, opened the boxes, revealing the gold sand piled high inside.

After checking the purity and weight of the gold sand, Lane nodded in satisfaction.

"For this transaction, we'd like to change the method!"

A tall blonde woman handed a list to Lane.

"This is a batch of equipment we need, with a total value of around two hundred million. We want to purchase this equipment through your channel!"

Lane took the list and scanned it: polymer heater, energy generator,...

His brain quickly processed the information, and Lane soon estimated the approximate price of this equipment. The purchase price was indeed around two hundred million.

However, some of the equipment on the list are also controlled items in the Federation. Ordinary companies require very strict aptitude conditions to purchase them.

But if purchased on the black market, the price would not exceed twenty-five million US Dollars.

"I need to make a phone call!"

Lane gestured to the woman, walked to the other end of the yacht, and picked up the satellite phone.

"Boss, Magneto's people have delivered the gold sand..."

"High-tech equipment, is there any problem going through Oscorp's procurement path?"

On the Gulfstream G550 business jet, Tang Song took the satellite phone from Fox beside him.

After hearing Magneto's requirement, Tang Song looked at the white clouds outside the porthole and asked Lane.

"No problem, Boss. Oscorp's aptitude can indeed avoid a lot of trouble!"

"Then proceed with it. A hundred million USD profit, but be careful and don't let anyone trace it back to us!"

Magneto's way of doing things will make him a thorn in the side of human governments sooner or later. Boss Tang, an honest and upright person, cannot be associated with such a terrorist.

"I understand, Boss!"

Hearing Tang Song hang up the phone, Lane put away the satellite phone, walked over to the blonde woman, and extended his hand.

"Then, happy cooperation!"

...…

Three speedboats sped across the Sea Surface. The blonde woman stood at the bow of one speedboat. As the sea breeze blew, her clothing rapidly transformed into blue spiked skin, quickly turning into a blue-skinned, spiky, grotesque image.

Mystique, Magneto's right-hand woman, and the second-in-command of the Brotherhood of Mutants.

"Ms. Raven, what do you think BOSS needs these human equipment for?"

A man wearing a jacket and night vision goggles drove the yacht.

His appearance was ugly, covered in bumps like those on a toad's back. As he spoke, he stuck out a tongue over ten meters long, wrapped it around a flying fish that had leaped out of the water, and swallowed it whole.

"Erik naturally has his reasons for doing this. We don't need to worry so much, just do as he instructs!"

Mystique stood at the bow, enjoying the brief tranquility brought by the sea breeze. As she said, she didn't care what Magneto's goal was; she only cared about staying by Magneto's side and helping him achieve his goal.

Hiss hiss!

Toad pouted, chewing the flying fish in his mouth loudly.

......

Tang Song lightly flicked the glass on the plane's porthole with his finger. The sea of clouds seemed to be right beneath him. He gently waved his hand, and outside the plane, a cloud changed shape with the movement of his finger.

Lotus platform, treasure pagoda, ancient bell, flying apsara. The clouds were kneaded into various shapes by him through the porthole.

Tang Song didn't care what Magneto's purpose was for these high-tech equipment.

A hundred million US Dollars in profit could buy two Gulfstream planes like the one he was currently on.

Of course, the plane Boss Tang was currently riding was not his private jet.

The private jet he ordered through Wells Fargo was still being customized.

In fact, from the list of equipment reported by Lane, Tang Song vaguely guessed Magneto's plan.

That unreliable device from the original plot that converted ordinary humans into mutants.

But that was none of his business. Boss Tang only cared about making his own money.

This trip to Costa Rica, Boss Tang spent a million US Dollars to charter a Gulfstream plane specifically from an airline company.

...

Costa Rica, a presidential republic located in Latin America, bordering Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south.

Six hours after takeoff, the plane landed at Maria International Airport in San José, the capital of Costa Rica.

At the airport, several helicopters had been waiting for a long time.

Tang Song, accompanied by Fox and eight bodyguards, went straight onto the helicopter.

These planes were not leased but belonged to John Hammond's InGen (International Genetic Technologies).

Red Queen had compiled data about this company from the internet. The company had been dedicated to the research of paleontology.

The company's founder, John Hammond, was a fanatical admirer of the prehistoric era, especially obsessed with certain large reptiles, such as - dinosaurs.

According to the information disclosed by InGen, they successfully extracted dinosaur DNA from a mosquito in amber and successfully combined it with the DNA of modern reptiles. They successfully resurrected this ancient overlord!

Soon, the helicopter arrived at an island near Costa Rica.

Tang Song's helicopter slowly landed on the Helipad. A group of people, led by two white elders, had been waiting there early.

"Welcome, welcome, Mr. Tang, welcome to the dinosaur paradise!"

A plump elder wearing a sun hat and a suit jacket laughed heartily and gave Tang Song, who had just stepped off the plane, a hug, appearing very enthusiastic.

Tang Song had seen his data in the information provided by Red Queen: John Hammond, doctor of biology, and also the owner of this island.

"It was my idea to invite you to Isla Nublar this time. Charles and I are old friends, you don't mind, do you?"

Tang Song smiled: "It is my honor to be able to witness creatures from the ancient era!"

After exchanging pleasantries with Doctor Hammond, Tang Song extended his hand to the bald elder beside him.

Uh, although both were named Charles and were also bald, this Mr. Charles Weyland was not a mutant.

This Charles Bishop Weyland was born in Mumbai, India, and was British.

The Weyland Corporation he founded was involved in many projects, from daily necessities to space solar panels, and was a multinational company with a market value exceeding a hundred billion.

Moreover, this Mr. Weyland was secretly an official member of the Sacred Shield Brotherhood, and the resources in his hand were terrifying.

However, this Mr. Weyland was indeed old. His bald head was not due to mutant ability like Professor X. From the few strands of white hair he had left, it could be seen that his hair had gradually fallen out with age.

Not only his hair, but from his loose facial skin and the age spots covering his cheeks, it was evident that this elder, nearing ninety years old, truly did not have much time left.

"I'll have to trouble you with the trip to Antarctica this time, Tang," Charles Bishop Weyland spoke a few simple sentences to Tang Song and then became short of breath. A private doctor beside him quickly put an oxygen face mask on him. Charles Bishop Weyland took a couple of breaths of oxygen, waved his hand, and signaled the doctor to remove the face mask.

"Tang, we will rest on this island for three days. I still need to prepare some equipment and personnel. You can let John accompany you around the island. This island will definitely make your trip worthwhile!"

Charles Bishop Weyland's physical condition made it impossible for him to be away from medical equipment for too long.

John Hammond, as the owner of this island, accompanied Tang Song and his group, settled them in, and had the kitchen prepare dinner.

It was already close to dusk. On the long dining table, large pieces of fried steak and steamed eggs were covered by silver plates.

"Mr. Tang, this is a feature of our island. You can't eat it anywhere else. Try it and see if it suits your taste!"

At the host's seat, John Hammond smiled mysteriously at Tang Song, raised his knife and fork, cut a piece of steak for Tang Song, and motioned for him to start eating.

Dinosaur meat? Tang Song was also curious about the taste of dinosaur meat. He picked up his knife and fork, cut a piece, and put it in his mouth to taste it.

Hmm, it was somewhat like a combination of grouse and crocodile meat. It wasn't dry, but compared to Wagyu and Australian beef, the taste wasn't as rich.

However, in terms of energy replenishment, this meat was far superior to beef.

Tang Song felt his stomach churning, digesting the high energy produced after consuming these steaks, feeling a bit surprised.

The energy replenishment brought by this dinosaur meat could be said to be no less than some decades-old ginseng.

It could be used as individual combat ration for his soldiers.

After being injected with the improved lizard serum, the group of soldiers under Tang Song now had greatly increased appetites, eating at least two or three times more per meal than before.

After transforming into lizard form, these soldiers consumed even more energy, especially during wound recovery. If energy consumption couldn't be replenished, it would greatly affect the speed of wound healing.

Therefore, Tang Song specifically asked Professor Connors to set up an experiment project to research supporting nutrient potions.

Now, eating this dinosaur meat, which was several times more nourishing than beef, Boss Tang felt that he could purchase a batch to use as meals for his subordinates.

Dinosaur meat steak, stewed meat, steamed dinosaur egg, fried egg...

Although the dishes were simple, they were novel in taste.

After dinner, as it was already very late, Professor Hammond did not accompany Tang Song to tour the island but sent him back to the villa to rest.

There were seven or eight villas distributed in the center of the island. It was clear that Doctor Hammond had purchased this island for vacation use before.

The villas were fully equipped with everything from swimming pools to various leisure and entertainment facilities.

However, now the areas around these villas were all covered and surrounded by high-voltage electric fences.

"Mr. Tang, it's getting late today. Get a good rest. After breakfast tomorrow, I'll accompany you to look around!"

After Professor Hammond finished speaking, he turned to leave. Suddenly, he remembered something, turned back, and said mysteriously, "It might not be very quiet on the island at night, but don't worry, the surrounding high-voltage electric fences are enough to handle everything!"

After seeing off Hammond, several bodyguards checked each room in the villa, especially the master bedroom where Boss Tang was staying.

Deep into the night, Boss Tang held the tired Fox and fell asleep.

"Roar!"

"Chirp chirp..."

"Cackle—"

Outside the villa, in the dark jungle, animal roars were incessant.

"What's that sound?"

Fox wrapped one arm around Boss Tang's chest and cautiously reached for the handgun by the pillow with the other hand.

"It's nothing, go back to sleep. Just some naughty small animals!" Tang Song patted Fox's chest. His gaze swept towards the jungle outside through the window.

......

The next day, after breakfast, Doctor Hammond specially arranged two jeeps to take the group out of the villa area.

Only then did Fox realize what Boss Tang meant by small animals.

Dinosaurs, the island was full of dinosaurs.

"This is a Triceratops, a very common herbivorous dinosaur. Their temperament is very gentle, somewhat similar to rhinoceroses!"

"This is a Parasaurolophus, a type of hadrosaur... The crest on its head has a resonant cavity and functions to regulate body temperature."

"These little guys are Protoceratops..."

Along the way, Doctor Hammond excitedly introduced his life's work to Tang Song, as if a king was showing off his kingdom.

Fox sat beside Tang Song, staring dumbfounded at the dinosaurs she had only seen in movies, appearing alive in front of her.

A group of dinosaurs over twenty meters tall walked unhurriedly in front of the jeep. The ground seemed to shake violently as these big guys walked by.

"It's so tall!" Fox touched the handgun at her waist, feeling a bit unsure how many shots it would take to kill a big guy of this tonnage.

"This is a Brachiosaurus. They can grow up to 27 meters when fully grown," Hammond smiled and explained to Fox, completely unaware that the female assassin was looking at his beloved dinosaurs with a slightly off gaze.

Hammond accompanied Tang Song and his group on a tour around the island in the jeep, seeing over a dozen types of dinosaurs. Then Hammond invited Tang Song into a laboratory on the island.

"This is the island's dinosaur experiment center, and also their hatching base! All the dinosaurs on this island were hatched from here!"

Hammond introduced it to Tang Song with some pride. Seeing a small dinosaur about to break out of its shell in an incubator, he immediately went over, witnessing the birth of the small dinosaur while not forgetting to say, "We strictly control the breeding of these dinosaurs. All the little guys on this island were born under my personal witness, without exception!"

Hammond smiled as he watched a small Gallimimus break out of its shell and reached out to help remove the remaining eggshell from its body.

...…

"Investment!"

Several scientists stood in front of the projector, explaining the experience of these dinosaurs' birth.

Hammond sat beside Tang Song and finally spoke the real reason for inviting Tang Song here.

He wanted to attract investment from Tang Song for the construction of the dinosaur park and the research of dinosaurs.

Tang Song rubbed the black jade thumb ring on his thumb, pointed at the ancient mosquito in the amber on the projector, and smiled:

"Investment is not a problem, Doctor. I also majored in biology. If I'm not mistaken, the mosquito in this amber is Toxorhynchites rutilus.

And judging by its size and body shape, this is a male mosquito. I'd like to know how a male mosquito that doesn't suck blood could have dinosaur blood in its body!"

Doctor Hammond's expression froze. He nervously adjusted his hat, his face under the hat showing some hesitation.

......

"Roar!"

Inside a huge iron cage, a Tyrannosaurus Rex was loudly gnawing on its prey, a yellow ox that had just been put in.

"This is the first dinosaur to be bred, and also the ancestor DNA of all dinosaurs on the island!"

Doctor Hammond accompanied Tang Song, standing by the cage, watching the feeding Tyrannosaurus Rex.

"You're right," Doctor Hammond said. "Relying solely on the mosquito in amber, there's indeed no way to extract enough DNA, but if there's living dinosaur tissue, it's completely different!"

Doctor Hammond led Boss Tang to the innermost room of the laboratory, a laboratory room with extremely strict defenses. In several glass test tubes, some skin tissue, blood, and tooth samples were faintly immersed.

"This comes from a friend of mine despite the age gap," Doctor Hammond said. "He is a young geologist. He experienced a wonderful adventure, an adventure you can hardly imagine, and brought back some things. Among them is the Tyrannosaurus Rex DNA tissue..."

Doctor Hammond didn't notice that Tang Song, who was standing beside him at this moment, had a hand resting on his cane that was slightly trembling.

Tang Song's eyes flashed with light. His gaze fell upon the skin tissue, blood, and teeth in the test tubes.

A faint killing intent was entwined around these things. It was indeed Earthly Fiend Qi. Although it was very different from the Earthly Fiend Qi in the Jambudvīpa World, there was no essential difference.

They were all Earthly Fiend Turbid Qi, and the quality of this Earthly Fiend was quite good, all of high-grade.

"Doctor, what was the name of that friend of yours despite the age gap?"

Hammond was interrupted by Tang Song and was slightly stunned, his look hesitant.

Tang Song suppressed the urge to immediately grab the old Hammond in front of him and perform Soul Searching, and spoke directly:

"How much is the investment gap for your dinosaur park? I'll cover it!"

"Trevor! Trevor Anderson!" Doctor Hammond did not hesitate for a moment and immediately said the name of his friend despite the age gap.

(end of chapter)