NOVGO.NET Chapter 86: Studying the Beast Anatomy II
Chapter 86: Studying the Beast Anatomy II
Chapter 86: Studying the Beast Anatomy II
With a single thought, a foldable metal dissection table—one Seana had collected from the advanced medical research center during their escape from the university—floated out from her storage space.
CLICK! CLICK! CLICK!
The metal table unfolded four sturdy mechanical stands, locking securely in place. Within seconds, a quiet corner of her Soul Manor had transformed into an organized, sterile laboratory.
Seana waved her hand.
FWOOSH.
The corpse of a Level 4 mutated Hyena lifted off the ground and settled flat onto the metal surface.
"Let’s see what makes you tick," Seana whispered softly.
She extended her right hand, pressing two slender fingers against the beast’s chest. Instead of using a scalpel, Seana channeled thin, hair-like threads of Crimson Blood Qi into the creature’s corpse.
Through her [Crimson Blood Cycle] and innate blood sensitivity, the threads spread through the dead beast’s vascular system like a living nervous network.
Seana’s pupils contracted.
In her mind’s eye, the entire internal structure of the beast appeared as a complete, three-dimensional holographic map: bones, muscles, blood vessels, organs, nerves, and even the individual streams of blood cells frozen in its microscopic capillaries.
It was as clear as looking at an anatomical projection.
Her deep medical and alchemical knowledge immediately took over. "Interesting..."
She first examined the blood. The blood cells were significantly denser than those of any pre-apocalypse animal, their oxygen-carrying capacity multiplied several times over, while the muscle fibers had developed abnormal concentrations of energy-rich tissue.
"This isn’t natural evolution," she murmured, guiding her Blood Qi deeper.
The answer appeared almost immediately. The beast’s cells contained traces of a foreign energy—thinner and more primitive than standard Spiritual Qi, yet far more aggressive.
Primordial Qi.
The same energy responsible for the world’s transformation had permeated the beast’s body. But it wasn’t simply strengthening the creature; it was completely rewriting its biological structure. Muscle fibers had compacted, the skeletal frame had thickened, and the nervous system had become significantly more responsive.
"The mutation didn’t just increase its strength," Seana analyzed. "It changed the way its entire body functions."
PING!
[BIOLOGICAL STRUCTURE ANALYSIS COMPLETED]
• Mutation Cause: Prolonged exposure to concentrated Primordial Qi.
• Mutation Type: Energy-Induced Biological Evolution.
• Primary Changes: Enhanced muscular density, reinforced skeletal structure, accelerated neural response, increased sensory perception, and altered blood composition.
• [Alchemy Grimoire Updated.]
Seana’s dark eyes gleamed. "So that’s how it happened..."
She wasn’t finished. Her Blood Qi moved toward the creature’s vital organs.
First—the heart.
Its muscular walls were nearly twice as thick as those of an ordinary predator, designed to circulate blood under extreme pressure without rupturing, distributing energy with incredible efficiency.
PING!
[ORGAN ANALYSIS COMPLETE: MUTATED HEART]
• Properties: High-pressure blood circulation, enhanced Qi distribution, increased physical endurance.
• Alchemy Potential: Suitable as a body-strengthening ingredient after proper purification.
• [Alchemy Grimoire Updated.]
Next, she moved to the liver and surrounding fluid glands.
The moment her Blood Qi entered, she paused.
"...Toxins."
The liver contained several unfamiliar compounds. Seana didn’t touch them directly; instead, she used Blood Manipulation to isolate them in protective bubbles of Qi to observe their behavior.
She discovered four distinct toxic compounds:
A Neurotoxin that disrupted neural signaling.
A Myotoxin that interfered with muscular contractions.
A Qi-Disrupting Toxin that actively paralyzed Qi circulation.
A Hematic Activator that remained dormant until exposed to blood.
"So the venom isn’t produced by a single gland," Seana observed, fascinated. "It’s synthesized through several organs and combined directly in the bloodstream."
PING!
[TOXIN ANALYSIS COMPLETED]
• Compound One (Neurotoxin): Disrupts neural signaling.
• Compound Two (Myotoxin): Interferes with muscular contraction.
• Compound Three (Qi-Disrupting Toxin): Blocks Qi circulation.
• Compound Four (Hematic Activator): Highly reactive to blood exposure.
• [Alchemy Grimoire Updated.]
Instead of discarding the toxins, Seana recalled the fundamental principle of alchemy: a substance’s value depends on how it is refined.
She diluted a microscopic sample with her Crimson Qi, purifying out the lethal impurities. To her astonishment, the purified residue stimulated cellular activity! At controlled, microscopic dosages, it dramatically accelerated tissue regeneration!
PING!
[MEDICINAL PROPERTY DISCOVERED]
• Purified Mutated Toxin: Stimulates cellular regeneration when properly refined at extremely low dosages. Raw consumption remains fatal.
• [Alchemy Grimoire Updated.]
Her attention then shifted to the dense muscle tissue.
The meat was saturated with raw, corrupted Primordial Qi. Eating it raw would cause violent internal bleeding or trigger mutations.
However, once the corrupted energy was extracted with her Crimson Qi, the meat turned a rich, marbled red, brimming with pure protein and stamina-restoring vitality!
PING!
[EDIBILITY ANALYSIS COMPLETED]
• Target: Mutated Hyena Meat
• Edibility: Safe after proper purification and cooking.
• Benefits: Permanent physical strength increase (+2~5), improved tissue recovery, increased cellular vitality.
• Danger: Accumulation of residual toxins if consumed raw or unrefined.
• [Alchemy Grimoire Updated.]
Seana smiled brightly. "So even the monsters can become resources."
She turned her attention toward the other mutated wolf corpses stored nearby. Testing their bones, claws, and blood, she noticed distinct differences: some possessed denser bones, others had specialized sensory organs, and one had abnormal Qi conduits running along its limbs.
"The Primordial Qi isn’t producing a single, uniform mutation," Seana realized. "It adapts according to the creature’s baseline biology. It amplifies existing evolutionary traits."
PING!
[MUTATION MECHANISM IDENTIFIED]
• Primary Principle: Primordial Qi amplifies compatible biological traits within the host organism.
• Result: Individual organisms develop specialized evolutionary characteristics based on their baseline biology.
• [Alchemy Grimoire Updated.]
Seana stood silently in her sterile laboratory corner for several seconds, her mind racing.
If this principle applied to animals, what would happen when humans began adapting to the Primordial Qi?
Looking down at her own pale hands, watching the faint crimson mist dance across her fingertips, she realized humanity was undergoing its own evolutionary selection.
Dismissing the thought for now, she looked around her Soul Manor.
She had no spirit herbs in her Mistbloom Spirit Field yet. But in front of her lay dozens of mutated beast corpses filled with concentrated marrow, purified organs, and cellular-boosting compounds!
She glanced toward the floating Ember Flame Cauldron. The ancient bronze vessel radiated a dormant, inviting warmth.
A daring, mischievous smile crossed Seana’s lips. Her alchemist’s curiosity burned brighter than ever.
"Perhaps my first pill shouldn’t be made from herbs at all..."
She stepped toward the cauldron, her dark eyes shining with determination.
"Let’s see what a monster-based pill can do."
PING!
[ALCHEMY GRIMOIRE: NEW RESEARCH BRANCH UNLOCKED]
• Branch Name: [Monster Material Alchemy]
Seana smiled, rolling up her sleeves as she prepared to begin her first experimental refinement.
Now this is interesting.