Matrix Survival: I Get A Random Chest Every Day-Chapter 741 - 518: Am I a Clone?_2

"Alright, enough with the pleasantries." The doctor sized up Li Zheng and asked Yakumo, "Did you bring him here for a check-up?"

"That's right. He had some issues with body control when he arrived, so I brought him in for a look," Yakumo nodded. "And he wants to exchange some White Crystal Coins."

"Figured as much."

The doctor told Li Zheng, "Leave your pets outside, and then follow me."

Not waiting for Li Zheng, he turned and entered the door he'd come out from.

Li Zheng settled Mirel, asking her to wait outside with Little Sakura and the Red Polis, then followed him in.

Yakumo wasn't invited, so naturally, he had to stay outside.

The space behind the small door wasn't large, but it felt smaller because it was divided into various areas, each with a different piece of machinery.

"For the check-up, go to the third room, and don't move in front of the machine."

The doctor pointed randomly and then entered a control room-like space next to it and sat down.

The check-up process was simple, much gentler than the ancient relic tribe.

The doctor only took a few X-rays of Li Zheng's bones and organs, then drew two tubes of blood for testing.

About twenty minutes later, the results were ready.

"Overall, there's nothing wrong with your body."

The doctor held the electronic report sheet: "But we found a mix of a small amount of Five Senses Enhancer and Petrification No. 3 in your blood. It's not a large dose, and it should be fully metabolized in about thirty minutes.

Also, remember the last time I asked you for a bit of blood?"

Li Zheng nodded; back then, the doctor said his genes were 'interesting' and requested some for research. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

"From your genetic map, I found that while your cells seem vigorous, they are actually aging rapidly."

The doctor flipped through the report, showing the results of the blood and genetic tests Li Zheng had provided last time: "Look here, on your genetic chain, there's a gap where there shouldn't be one. It's still unclear what effect this gap might have on you. But the strange thing is, through the recent re-tests of your blood, those gaps have surprisingly been repaired.

Moreover, after the genetic chain was repaired, your cellular activity revived, very similar to the effect of a Genetic Potion produced by a genetic factory years ago."

"Also, I suspect that your genes were already partially repaired when you last gave me the blood.

Do you know what this means?"

"Uh...what?" Li Zheng was totally puzzled.

"It means that if your genes hadn't been repaired initially, you wouldn't have survived for a few days."

The doctor's words hit Li Zheng like a bolt of lightning.

"You mean...when I first entered the Matrix, I was already close to death?" Li Zheng was incredulous; he had previously asked Old Pu about his genes and was told he had a recessive gene for diabetes, but had never heard of such severe genetic deficiencies?

"In theory, yes," the doctor nodded, then continued, "But you don't have to worry now because your genes have been repaired, making you healthier than most current players."

The 995 channel now has many players. The doctor had obtained some of their genes as well, and this conclusion was reached after comparisons.

"But...why did this happen?"

Li Zheng was at a loss: "Genes should be inherited, right? So doesn't that mean if I hadn't been taken into the Matrix, I would have died suddenly shortly?"

"I've done some research in my spare time and reached two conclusions regarding this."

The doctor adjusted his glasses: "Firstly, as you said, it's a congenital hereditary issue, and your life was doomed to be shorter than others from the moment you were born.

Secondly..."

Under Li Zheng's gaze, the doctor mentioned a conclusion that sounded utterly absurd to him.

"You might be a clone!"

A clone?

How could that be possible?

Who would clone themselves?

Besides, cloning technology is strictly prohibited on Earth, who would dare conduct a clandestine cloning experiment?

What's more, his memories were whole—he remembered his parents dying in a car accident, being raised by his grandmother, and being taken in by a kind landlord...

If he were a clone, how could he have such vivid memories?

And if he were a clone, why hasn't he met someone who looks like him while making a name in the Matrix...

Oh, and he also seemed to be a transmigrator...

Things suddenly got complicated, leaving Li Zheng unable to accept it for a while.

"Of course, the second conclusion is just a hypothesis; there's no actual data to back it up, so you don't need to dwell on it," the doctor added, "Just think of it as a congenital deficiency. The results are favorable now, after all."

"Is...is that so?"

Even though it was a hypothesis, hearing that conclusion from the doctor was quite frightening for Li Zheng.

"Hmm...everything else is pretty normal—twenty White Crystal Coins, cash or card?"

The doctor skipped through the report to confirm there were no other issues and took out his unique inscription.

"...Isn't that too much money? Just a check-up costs twenty White Crystal Coins?!" Li Zheng was shocked at the price—it was absurdly high!

The doctor adjusted his glasses, "Actually, it's for two check-ups because I did a genetic comparison before and after, so the last test is included.

Besides, I need to pay Yakumo's referral fee, so it's naturally a bit more expensive."

"Huh?" Li Zheng was even more startled, "Why should the referral fee to Yakumo come out of my pocket?"

The doctor shrugged, "Because I need to make a living; I've got to earn something."

This reasoning sounded familiar.

Li Zheng gave him a sidelong glance, "If I wasn't introduced by Yakumo, how much would you charge me?"

"Also twenty," the doctor pushed up his glasses.

Li Zheng: "..."

Indeed!

The guy's pricing policy was just like those retail stores that raised prices when pork prices went up and never lowered their prices when pork prices dropped.

In short, he said: I need to make some money.

To think he should really thank that wandering merchant, who was the only one to advise him to stock up on resources before entering the Outer City.

It certainly came in handy now.

"Exchange some White Crystal Coins for me..." Li Zheng said in defeat.

Think of skipping the bill?

That's impossible.

Make no mistake; though the doctor is just a bionic human, his strength is absurdly high!

[Name: Unknown (Doctor)

Race: Bionic Human (Based on target's statement)

Tier: ???

Description: ???

Old Pu: Don't count on me; he's stronger than the one outside! I suggest you follow his instructions; otherwise, I'm afraid he'll dismember you and sell your organs.]

"Alright, let me first tell you the exchange rate with me."

The doctor expected Li Zheng to say this all along and immediately replied: "First, I only accept bio-material of various sorts, and nothing below Platinum Level.

Platinum Level bio-material exchanges at seventy to one,

Diamond thirty to one,

Extraordinary five to one,

Star Shining one to three,

King one to nine,

Super God one to twenty.

How much do you want to exchange?"

This rate is indeed much cheaper than the official exchange center, but not accepting anything below Platinum makes it difficult, as most of what Li Zheng has are Black Iron to Gold tier blood materials.

"I'll exchange fifty," Li Zheng forced out through clenched teeth, feeling the sting.

He didn't have much Platinum Level material in the first place, and exchanging fifty White Crystal Coins shrank it significantly.

After Li Zheng took out his materials, the doctor used his unique inscription to transfer thirty White Crystal Coins to Li Zheng's card.

Looking at the pitiful double-digit on his card, Li Zheng felt like weeping but had no tears.

Had he known, he would have followed Xiao's advice and looted extensively in the Matrix!

Sigh...

The main issue is that this frightening whale terminal suddenly forced him into the Outer City and disrupted his plans.

Otherwise, in a few more days, he'd surely have gathered even more materials!

Doubling the amount wouldn't have been a problem.

"Hmm?"

Li Zheng remembered the Sword Mantis in his capsule was still being produced slowly and promptly halted the process.

By the way, he glanced at the Genetic Potion side; without any orders, the androids stood dumbly without blindly producing anything.

He must find a way to make money...

Li Zheng's expression grew complicated; who would have thought that the Matrix's top combatant would be worrying about money after entering the Outer City.

It's truly incredible!