in2ebook Chapter 271 Unknown Creatures
Chapter 271 Unknown Creatures
This is an interstellar space in the vast universe! It's completely different from the Earth we're familiar with—the Blue Planet—let alone my homeland, China. Here, all sorts of bizarre and bizarre things appear endlessly, and even the ingredients we encounter everyday are no longer simply categorized as "edible" or "inedible."
Recalling the various incidents I've encountered when I've tried seemingly novel foods out of curiosity, I can't help but remind myself: From now on, I must never act so rashly again! No matter what unfamiliar ingredient I encounter, I must first have it thoroughly and carefully tested and analyzed by professional equipment to ensure its safety before consuming it. After all, in an environment full of unknown challenges, the slightest mistake could lead to unexpected trouble or even danger.
Slowly exiting the medical room, thick with the smell of disinfectant, I walked, slightly exhausted, into the quiet rest area. I found an empty seat and sat down, anxiously awaiting the final diagnosis. The seconds ticked by, seemingly stretched out infinitely, leaving me feeling incredibly anxious.
Finally, I heard the sound of gentle footsteps approaching from afar. A small, delicate medical robot was walking briskly toward me. It stopped in front of me and said in a clear, pleasant voice, "Please follow me. Let's go to the doctor's office." So, I stood up and followed it down a long corridor until I arrived at the doctor's office.
Gently pushing open the door, I saw a doctor in a white coat and glasses sitting at his desk, concentrating on a document. Hearing the noise, he looked up, smiled, motioned for me to sit down, and took the blood test report handed to him by the medical robot.
The doctor carefully examined the report, his brow furrowing and then relaxing. After a moment, he put the report down, turned his gaze to me, and said in a serious tone, "According to this blood test report, the fish you consumed contains a huge amount of energy, and your body is currently unable to fully withstand such a powerful energy impact, which is why you are experiencing this condition. However, there is no need to worry too much. With a period of careful conditioning, once your body recovers, this situation should not recur. However, it is important to avoid consuming foods whose properties you are not familiar with, so as not to cause similar problems in the future." After hearing the doctor's words, I nodded with relief and promised to keep his advice in mind.
My heart leaped into my throat as the doctor, his face solemn, read out the blood test results. He explained in detail the meaning of each indicator and the potential problems. He then informed me that I would need to return to the hospital tomorrow for further treatment, once again confined to that mysterious and intimidating medical pod. Despite my unease, I politely thanked the doctor and slowly left the office.
The next morning, sunlight streamed through the slits in the curtains, waking me from a sleepless night. Thinking of the unknown ahead, my heartbeat involuntarily quickened, almost audible in my chest. With trepidation, I arrived at the hospital on time. The moment I entered the ward, the familiar smell of disinfectant hit my nose, further straining my already tense nerves.
I took a deep breath, mustered my courage, and walked over to the cold medical bed, slowly lying down. As soon as I lay down, a dazzling array of multicolored lights flashed around me, interweaving to form a dreamlike scene. However, I had no time to appreciate this bizarre scene, for I could clearly feel my body being tightly engulfed by an invisible, powerful force, preventing me from moving.
As the medical cabin activated, a gentle humming sound echoed. Then, a warm current began to slowly rise from the soles of my feet, gradually spreading throughout my body. At first, the warmth simply caressed my skin, but soon it grew stronger, sweeping over me like a surging tide. At the same time, I noticed that the strange energy that had been running rampant within me yesterday had gradually calmed down under the soothing warmth, no longer as violent and aggressive as before.
The treatment finally ended, and I dragged my exhausted body slowly toward the hospital gate. However, as I neared the entrance, I suddenly noticed a large group of people gathered there. They were gathered in a circle, seemingly observing something new and interesting. My curiosity was instantly piqued, and I couldn't help but quicken my pace toward the group.
After finally squeezing my way to the front, I took a closer look and was stunned by the sight before me—a gigantic, mysterious creature, shaped like a jellyfish, suddenly appeared among the stars! Its body was as large as a small hill, and it emitted a strange and brilliant light. It was like a dream, and it was so fascinating.
The people around were all talking about it. Some looked terrified, worried that it might be some extremely dangerous creature; while others were completely immersed in its astonishing beauty, marveling at it. At this moment, a strong curiosity welled up in my heart, and I really wanted to rush forward and take a closer look at this strange creature I had never seen before.
However, a sudden flashback to a painful experience I'd had trying new things and eating indiscriminately, which had gotten me into big trouble, made me stop dead in my tracks. Just as I was hesitating, I heard hurried footsteps approaching from afar. It turned out to be several interstellar researchers who had arrived at the scene in time.
The researchers appeared well-trained and experienced. They quickly set to work, methodically arranging various advanced testing equipment and instruments, clearly intending to conduct a comprehensive and in-depth examination and analysis of this mysterious creature. I stood quietly by, observing their busy work, silently admonishing myself: In the future, when faced with anything new, I must remain calm and cautious, and never act rashly based on mere curiosity, as doing so could bring me unexpected trouble and danger.
Just as I made up my mind to turn and leave, the jellyfish-like creature, previously as still as a statue, suddenly trembled without warning! This slight movement instantly shattered the tranquility of the scene. The crowd onlookers were stunned for a moment, then erupted in exclamations of terror. The researchers, who had been concentrating around the jellyfish, felt as if they were facing a formidable enemy. With solemn expressions, they frantically stepped back, quickly re-adjusting their complex and sophisticated equipment, trying to quickly determine the meaning behind this mysterious creature's unusual movements.
I was completely captivated by the scene before me, my eyes fixed on the jellyfish-like creature without blinking. It slowly unfolded its body, and from its torso emerged several slender, crystal-clear, almost transparent tentacles. Like nimble snakes, these tentacles swung freely in the air, as if sensing every subtle change in their surroundings in a unique way.