Just now, the power outage caused by Luoqi was quite a commotion, even affecting the Special Operations Department.
Rebecca and the other two, who were originally in the Special Operations Department, experienced a brief power outage and before they could react to what had happened, they heard intense gunshots.
With both the power outage and the gunshots, Rebecca and the other two thought someone had invaded the company and reached this point.
So they rushed to where the gunshots were coming from.
As soon as they entered, they saw Lao Wei holding a machine gun and wildly shooting at Luoqi.
This explosive scene made Rebecca exclaim in a panic, thinking Lao Wei had gone mad and was going to kill Luoqi.
When Lao Wei saw Rebecca and the others arrive, he quickly released the finger pulling the trigger.
"Don't worry, we're just doing an experiment," the gunshots stopped abruptly, and Luoqi explained.
"Holy crap, what kind of experiment is this exciting? We thought someone had invaded the lab."
Calming his shocked heart, Jack complained as he walked up to Luoqi, picked up the bullet casings on the ground, and examined them.
The bullet casings were intact, and there wasn't a single wound on Luoqi, filling Jack's eyes with confusion.
"It's the effect of the new serum, Compound Five, which gives me the ability to absorb energy. Lao Wei and I were testing the limit of my energy absorption."
Luoqi briefly explained the cause of the incident and then described the function of Compound Five to Rebecca and Jack.
The two also became interested in Compound Five.
But there was no extra Compound Five at the moment; they would have to wait for Lao Wei to produce it before they could inject it.
Everyone could only wait patiently.
While waiting for Compound Five to be produced, Luoqi pulled up and reviewed Jack and the others' action plan.
"Jack, how is the situation at the factory?"
"The target has been found, it's the Whirlwind Gang, but the mastermind hasn't been found yet," Jack nodded when Luoqi asked.
Recently, many people in the Chengbei Industrial Zone have been making moves on the stimulant factory, seeming to want to steal the stimulant formula.
According to Jack and their investigation, the finger points directly at the Whirlwind Gang.
Of course, Jack wouldn't believe that the Whirlwind Gang would be interested in the stimulant formula; even if they got the formula, they couldn't possibly produce it.
After all, this touches upon Arasaka's interests. If the Whirlwind Gang started production and sales, Arasaka wouldn't just sit back and do nothing.
The Whirlwind Gang members aren't fools and wouldn't dig their own grave; there must be other companies behind the Whirlwind Gang driving them.
It's not the first day that gangs in Night City have been working for big companies; no one would pass up money.
One side gives money, the other side does the work. These gangs are often like a huge mercenary group, driven by the companies that bid for their services. This is not uncommon in Night City.
"That's very reasonable. The Chengbei Industrial Zone is, after all, where the Whirlwind Gang is most active, so it's normal for those companies to find the Whirlwind Gang.
What I'm more curious about is who is behind them? Military Technology is highly suspect, but Biotechnology and Trauma Team also have strong motives."
"Rebecca and I were planning to go to the Whirlwind Gang's base today to talk to them, thinking of digging up some information.
But now that your new serum is out, it doesn't hurt to delay a bit," Jack said with a shrug.
Seeing this, Luoqi smiled slightly.
"Anyway, they can't run away. I'll go with you then. My hands are itching anyway, and I want to try out my new abilities."
The energy Luoqi had just absorbed into his body hadn't been released yet, leaving him with a constant feeling of fullness.
At this moment, he was eager to try his hand, and since the Whirlwind Gang came knocking, there was nothing he could do.
Jack took in Luoqi's eager expression and silently prayed for the Whirlwind Gang members in his heart.
Someone is going to suffer.
...
Under Lao Wei's full-speed refining, the second dose of Compound Five was quickly produced.
Rebecca and Jack looked at the blue serum in Lao Wei's hand.
Imagining this serum, which looked similar to the Super Soldier Serum, could give them supernatural abilities, Rebecca and Jack couldn't help but feel a little excited.
"Ladies first."
Jack extended his hand, signaling for Rebecca to go first.
Anyway, it would be his turn sooner or later, so Jack wasn't in a hurry.
Seeing this, Rebecca didn't hesitate and immediately lay down on the operating chair. Soon, Lao Wei completed the injection for Rebecca.
Amidst Rebecca's painful wails, Compound Five gradually changed Rebecca's genes, giving her brand new abilities.
After a while, Rebecca finally recovered from the intense pain.
"How do you feel?"
Lao Wei and Luoqi asked with concern at the same time.
But Rebecca didn't rush to answer. Instead, she pulled out a handgun and shot herself in the arm.
And this time, the bullet didn't lose momentum like it did with Luoqi; instead, it violently pierced Rebecca's arm, bringing out a large amount of blood.
"Rebecca!" Lao Wei and Luoqi exclaimed simultaneously.
At this moment, Lao Wei was speechless looking at the splattered blood, with a million thoughts running through his mind.
So you two are like this after injecting? No wonder you get along.
But the key is that Luoqi can absorb energy, what are you doing? Luoqi already said that everyone gets different abilities. Did this girl not listen carefully?
Lao Wei was a little flustered, not knowing what Rebecca's action was all about.
But soon, Lao Wei's question turned into shock.
He saw the bloody hole in Rebecca's arm healing at a speed visible to the naked eye.
In just a few seconds, the pierced wound disappeared, as if Rebecca hadn't been injured at all.
If it weren't for the splattered blood remaining on the ground, everyone would even think that Rebecca hadn't shot herself just now.
"Haha, so amazing."
Rebecca held up her healed arm in front of her eyes, examining it carefully. After confirming that it was completely healed, she let out a happy laugh.
Clearly, she was very satisfied with the ability she had gained.
"So, Rebecca, the ability you got is self-healing?"
Luoqi observed everything Rebecca had just done and stated his guess.
Rebecca smiled and nodded, giving a positive answer.
"That's right, it's self-healing."
"Good ability."
Luoqi was still very happy that Rebecca could gain such an ability.
Although it wasn't an ability that directly increased combat power, it was very suitable for Rebecca.
Rebecca's usual fighting style was quite wild; she liked strong firepower suppression and was quite bold, easily getting into dangerous situations.
And Rebecca clearly didn't like fighting while wearing heavy protection.
This self-healing ability perfectly matched Rebecca's fighting style. From now on, she could move more recklessly on the battlefield.
Judging by Rebecca's self-healing speed just now, even the old Rebecca, after being hit by Adam Smasher, would probably be able to get back up again soon.
Not to mention that the current Rebecca has also been injected with the Super Soldier Serum, Adam Smasher's 'righteous' descent can no longer threaten Rebecca.
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