"How did this happen?" Old Man Geng lay behind the counter, still in a state of shock.
Although he was not the target of the motorcycle gang's attack just now, he was so scared that his legs turned to jelly. The flashing blades and spikes were not too far away from him, and warm liquid splashed on his face during the battle. Old Man Geng could not imagine how Zhang Heng, the target, survived wave after wave of attacks.
Moreover, Zhang Heng actually gained the upper hand in this storm-like siege. Not only was he unscathed, but he also killed a lot of enemies.
However, this did not make the situation better.
The attack only stopped temporarily. As the roar of the motorcycle engine got louder, it also meant that more enemies were coming.
Zhang Heng frowned, "What kind of deal did you help me with?"
The pistol he picked up from the ground earlier had been emptied of bullets, so Zhang Heng threw it aside. Now, he only had the gun that he put together with Lego bricks. There were still a lot of bullets in the magazine, but it was obviously not enough to deal with so many people outside.
And the hamster that F gave him was now running around in the cage, looking very anxious.
Old Man Geng was still hesitating when he heard Zhang Heng's words. It seemed that he did not want to tell Zhang Heng about what happened tonight.
Zhang Heng did not rush him. He just said, "I don't want to get involved in this mess at all, and I'm not interested in your deal. But if you want to return to the third level alive, you'd better be honest. At least, you have to let me know if they will kill you if they confirm that they can't catch you. Of course, you can also choose not to say anything and gamble on your luck."
Old Man Geng's expression changed several times when he heard Zhang Heng's words. In the end, he chose the latter between his life and keeping the secret. He said in a hurry, "I don't know where the people outside came from. I'm here as a middleman tonight. It's a deal about a memory encoder."
"Memory encoder? Is it similar to the device that can write a memory in a person's mind? "
"Not only that, the memory encoder can also delete and rewrite memories. If the human brain is a computer, then the memory encoder is equivalent to a set of programming software. Usually used in conjunction with human cloning technology, it can provide a steady stream of cheap labor for the company.
"To put it simply, they first produce the clones they need through genetic cloning. This is like a product. First, they make the hardware, then use the memory encoder to write the software, setting the personality, skills, background, and so on. In short, the clones produced are almost no different from ordinary people, and the resources consumed are much lower than cultivating an ordinary person. This is because you can directly let them grow in a petri dish until they are 18 or 20 years old. After that, you can write the memories before they are 20 years old, and they can use it without any training."
Old Man Geng's eyes showed a hint of suspicion when he said this. "The first batch of human clones began to be experimentally put into the market as early as twenty years ago. About six years ago, many companies began to use human clones. Of course, it wasn't smooth at first, and it was boycotted by unions. But now, it has become a mature industry. Basically, everyone knows about it."
"I … just got here," Zhang Heng said.
"…"
"In short, the technology related to human cloning has always been the Federation's top secret technology. The same goes for the memory encoder. There is only one memory encoder in the entire New Shanghai 2097," Old Man Geng said.
"And the person behind you is planning to sell it?" Zhang Heng raised his eyebrows. "Of course not.
"Of course not. No one can touch that encoder. It is placed on the 27th floor of Shengtang Morgan Group's headquarters. The security measures there are very tight, and the encoder is set with a self-destruct program. In the event of an emergency, it can self-destruct. So, no one will think of touching it. The one I helped to pull the strings for came from Earth. It is an experimental prototype. The model is very old, and there are some defects. However, it can still be used. It was originally decommissioned and destroyed, but the seller somehow got it," Old Man Geng said.
"And you are the middleman of this transaction? I know that the business of the House of Old Things is not very good, but don't you think the business you just accepted is a little too dangerous? "
"Of course, I know. I am not blind! Of course, I saw the group of thugs outside. "Old Man Geng was a little annoyed." Otherwise, why would I hire a bodyguard? "
"Seriously, you shouldn't hire a bodyguard. You should hire an armored division to protect you," Zhang Heng said. "But I have a general understanding of the situation. The good news is that they want to know who the seller behind you is. So, they won't kill you unless it's a last resort. The bad news is that you are doing something bad, and we can't ask the police for help."
"What should we do then?"
"We wait."
"Wait? Don't you think there are enough enemies outside? " Old Man Geng was so anxious that he almost stomped his feet. They had only been hiding in this grocery store for a while, and there were many more motorcycles outside. It was hard to imagine how many more enemies would come if they stayed here for a while.
"I said that it's useless to break out of the encirclement. There are only two of us, and now that your invincibility buff is gone, they have realized that there is no need to be so careful. They just need to keep you alive. This means that if we rush out now, you will be shot. So, our best way is to wait here until our allies appear."
"Who is our ally?"
"Whoever wants to buy the memory encoder from you is our ally. After all, this is Mr. G's territory. I guess he should have received the news that we were ambushed by now. As long as we hold on for a while, his people should be here. However, the people outside should know about this too. If I'm not mistaken, they will launch another round of attack soon." Zhang Heng said while handing the hamster cage to Old Man Geng. "Help me take care of my new roommate."
"Huh?" Old Man Geng held the hamster cage with a dull look on his face.
The next moment, the motorcycle gang launched another round of attacks as Zhang Heng said. They were still a little worried that they would accidentally kill Old Man Geng. So, they put away the firearms in their hands and switched to melee weapons. And this was exactly what Zhang Heng wanted.
Seeing that the first enemy had already stepped on the counter of the grocery store and jumped down in a hurry, Zhang Heng pulled the trigger, sending the first enemy on the train of reincarnation. After that, he took the opportunity to catch the knife that fell from the enemy's hand.
"Oh, you really shouldn't have given me the equipment I need the most as soon as I came here."
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