Chapter 411 - 78: Serum’s Effect

「Half a month later.」

In the special alchemy room on the third floor of the Superpower Bureau’s training grounds.

In the center of the room, a flame apparatus continuously spewed high-temperature Crimson Fire. Resting on top of it was a metal alchemy furnace, half a meter in diameter, from which came a constant gurgling sound and puffs of multi-colored smoke.

Looking to the side.

Beside the furnace was a long metal table, covered with jars and bottles of medicinal ingredients and mineral crystals.

There were also bottles filled with a crimson liquid.

This was a refined serum essence, extracted from a vast amount of Mutant Beast flesh.

’It’s almost ready.’

With a flash in his eyes, Lu Chao stood before the table, dressed in a loose white Martial Arts uniform.

The incomplete formula for the biological serum flashed through his mind. He moved quickly, tossing the various pre-refined essences and mineral elements into the alchemy furnace.

BUBBLE BUBBLE BUBBLE!

Amidst the boiling.

Scalding droplets of the medicinal liquid splashed up, sizzling as they evaporated on the furnace’s rim.

Time ticked by, second by second.

Lu Chao was completely focused, continuously following the steps he had planned.

The medicinal liquid in the furnace gradually evaporated, its volume decreasing. The multiple refinements caused the various medicinal ingredients and the Mutant Beast serum to fuse, concentrating their energy.

Finally.

He shut off the high-temperature flame apparatus and poured out the liquid from the alchemy furnace.

GURGLE GURGLE GURGLE!

The boiling sound continued as a crimson serum came into view.

An entire cauldron’s worth of medicinal liquid had been reduced to these last few hundred milliliters.

But Lu Chao wasn’t the least bit disappointed. On the contrary, his eyes were sharp and exceptionally bright.

[Biological Serum (Incomplete)]

[Quality: Basic]

[Effect: Contains a large amount of essence from Advanced Mutant Beasts and a few Beast King Level materials, fused with numerous medicinal ingredients. When consumed by someone at the Superpower Level, it has a chance to increase Life Energy...]

An intuitive sense washed over him. Lu Chao smiled in satisfaction and nodded.

Hard work truly pays off.

After the Beast Tide incident at the port, he had exchanged his points at the Superpower Bureau for the [Biological Nutrient Factor Theory]. This was an advanced piece of Superpower Knowledge corresponding to the path of a Biological Alchemist.

After half a month of study, he used the Flow State to comprehend it, filling in some of the gaps in the biological serum’s formula.

And as it happened, You Qiulin had already gathered all the refining materials for him, which gave him the idea to start crafting it himself.

Instantly.

Without a moment’s hesitation, he picked up the scalding biological serum and drank it down.

Compared to the serum he had obtained on Nanyun Mountain, the texture was a bit different, and the smell was more pungent.

However.

HUMMM!

The violent medicinal effects spread through his abdomen. Lu Chao put down the empty vial and assumed the training stance for the [Ten Thousand Spirits Martial Arts Skill].

He slightly adjusted his breathing, causing his muscles and skin to vibrate and guiding the medicinal power throughout his body.

His Martial Arts technique worked in perfect tandem with his [Predatory Growth] ability. A Qi Flame, growing deeper in color, became visible flowing across the surface of his body.

This scene lasted for more than ten minutes.

When it was over, Lu Chao’s eyes snapped open.

[Life Energy: 160 → 161]

[Potential Progress: 60%]

’Just as I thought!’

His eyes shining, Lu Chao nodded to himself.

By supplementing the formula with the [Biological Nutrient Factor Theory], he had managed to replicate nearly fifty percent of the biological serum’s effects.

For the time being, a single dose of the serum was enough to raise his Life Energy by one point, provided his Martial Arts progress kept pace.

’Aunt You collected enough materials for two more batches. I might as well refine them all.’

’Even though it’s an incomplete version and consumes more materials, the key thing is that I’m not restricted by contribution points. All things considered... exchanging for the [Biological Nutrient Factor Theory] was definitely worth it.’

Lu Chao’s thoughts were clear, further convincing him that he had made the right decision.

Exchanging for energy mineral essence and the Essence of Qi was too dependent on contribution points. Even purchasing them on the Dark Web required mission points as a key to access the channel.

But now, by creating the biological serum himself, he had undoubtedly broken that monopoly.

Moreover.

He glanced around the alchemy room, its walls covered in steel plates, and at the various pieces of alchemical equipment.

Lu Chao’s thoughts turned to the Memory Ball he had obtained from the black-robed man—the formula for a Basic Potion from the Biotechnology Company.

’Life Essence...’

This was a complete potion formula, comparable to energy mineral essence and the Essence of Qi.

With his current abilities, he would most likely only be able to replicate a portion of the complete version’s effects, just like with the biological serum.

If he wanted to create it perfectly, he would have to master the remaining three advanced Superpower Potion knowledge sets and become a true Biological Alchemist.

Thinking of this, an idea began to form in Lu Chao’s mind.

Without any further delay, he once again focused on his alchemy.

Many of the materials for the biological serum required multiple refinements. They had to be blended with mineral elements to enhance their medicinal effects. Only then could the final fusion be potent enough to have a boosting effect on someone at the Superpower Level.

This was a lengthy process. Coupled with the fact that he had to be on duty for some missions and practice his Martial Arts, he had to set aside some time each day to work on it.

Over the next ten days or so.

Lu Chao focused part of his energy on alchemy while also keeping an eye on news from the Dark Web.

Making the biological serum required some Beast King Level materials. The Purple Jade Ore and Ming and Qing Spirit Spring needed to purify Magic Blood Crystals were also extremely rare.

Relying solely on Aunt You and the Superpower Bureau’s internal network, the progress of gathering materials was a bit slow.

In contrast, the Dark Web also had its own resource channels. Even without points, one could still make purchases; the difference just had to be covered with Alliance Coins.

Amidst these preparations, Lu Chao devoted himself to increasing his strength.

Until this day.

[Life Energy: 163]

[Potential Progress: 65%]

He had just consumed the third batch of biological serum he had made.

Because he had already cultivated the Ten Thousand Spirits Martial Arts Skill to the peak of its first level, he was able to fully absorb and utilize all these nutritional resources as sustenance to increase his Life Energy.