Chapter 413: Adjusting the Layout
The materials required for the Riken’s Longevity Serum, specifically the Longevity Plants, indeed lacked universal applicability because they were custom-designed by Luo Wen to suit the genetic makeup of the Riken.
Fortunately, Luo Wen had prepared for this eventuality. Initially, his goal had been to ensure the smooth implementation of the universal vaccination plan for the Longevity Serum. Thus, in the early stages of the Swarm’s infiltration of the Riken, most of the intelligent entities embedded in their society, apart from those focused on military and political matters, were directed toward the production and research of the Longevity Serum.
After anticipating the Watchers’ scrutiny, Luo Wen accelerated his plans, taking full control of all related industries. Under his covert instructions, all original samples and data related to the Longevity Plants were systematically destroyed.
Destroying the original plant samples was a straightforward task for Luo Wen. The plants themselves were node units of the Swarm, capable of self-destructing and revealing their locations when necessary.
There was no chance of them being hidden. Luo Wen could even remotely trigger their genetic self-destruction. However, to avoid leaving behind any suspicious traces, he refrained from using such methods.
The destruction of the original research data, on the other hand, required significantly more effort. At the time, the Swarm’s presence on the Riken homeworld was still relatively weak.
Later, after converting a few key individuals—such as Dr. Balt, the original leader of the Longevity Plant research team during the expedition fleet’s return, and the three directors of the first official Riken laboratory, Dr. Simone, Dr. Hartman, and Dr. Natal—Luo Wen gained access to their memories.
With the recollections of these pivotal figures, much of the original data could no longer remain hidden. Their expertise in the early research on Longevity Plants added credibility to their statements, which further legitimized the Swarm’s efforts to rewrite the narrative.
Eventually, after gaining control over all critical stages of the research and production process, Luo Wen systematically altered the original archives over time. The Longevity Plants were reclassified from having no universal applicability to possessing limited applicability.