“Lin Lang, Sister Xina, we are back!”

Outside the door!

Zhixi’s clear and pleasant voice rang like a silver bell, with a bit of joy and excitement.

Then, there was a slight sound of footsteps, and it was obvious that two people had walked to the door.

Lin Lang was originally sitting on the sofa in a trance. When he heard the familiar voice, he casually waved his hand and released a stream of spiritual energy.

That spiritual energy was as nimble as his hands—

I turned the door handle and pushed it gently, and the door slowly opened.

I saw Zhixi and Ji Qianlan standing side by side outside the door.

Zhixi had a smile on her face and looked relaxed.

Although Ji Qianlan also had a smile on her face, after a day of fighting and breaking through, there was still some fatigue on her face.

Lin Lang’s eyes immediately fell on Ji Qianlan:
【Ji Qianlan】

[Appearance: 7.5 points]

【Charging: 0 times】

[Loyalty: 10%]

[Return rate: 100]

[Combat Power: B++]

[Ability: Shadow Slash (Level 8)]

“She really succeeded in breaking through.”

Lin Lang nodded secretly.

His gaze slowly moved down Ji Qianlan’s arm, finally landing on the long sword tightly held in her hand.

I saw an extremely powerful and mysterious aura lingering above the blade!
Wisps of black gas were wrapped around it like nimble snakes, flashing with an eerie luster under the dim light, as if silently telling of its transformation and strength after the battle.

This is the blessing that the law of darkness brings to this weapon!
In the future, as Ji Qianlan kills more enemies, it will become stronger!
……

Ji Qianlan looked at Lin Lang expectantly, and asked with a hint of urgency in her voice:
“Coach Lin, when do we set out tomorrow?”

Her eyes were filled with desire for the next challenge——

After today’s battle, she has a new understanding of her own strength!
Naturally, I am looking forward to continued improvement under Lin Lang’s leadership!
Break through A level as soon as possible!
Upon hearing this, Lin Lang calmly said:
“No hurry. Go back and review what you learned today and let it settle down.”

His voice was neither hurried nor slow, yet it carried an irresistible power.

Although he only taught Ji Qianlan for an hour today!
But as long as Ji Qianlan can thoroughly understand what he has learned in this hour!
Then it is not difficult to break through to level A!

In fact!
With his unique gift of a holy martial arts body, Lin Lang’s understanding and judgment of martial arts have reached an extraordinary level.

Every skill and every key point he taught Ji Qianlan in that hour was well thought out!

Just like precise keys, they can unlock the numerous shackles on the road to martial arts advancement and allow the ability of “Shadow Slash” to undergo a complete transformation.

As for Ji Qianlan, Lin Lang already had a clear plan in mind——

He knew that Ji Qianlan had great potential.

When Ji Qianlan’s “Shadow Slash” ability reaches level 10, he will take out the limit fruit for her to take.

The Extreme Fruit contains powerful energy that can forcibly promote the evolution of abilities.

Once Ji Qianlan takes the extreme fruit, with her current foundation and rate of improvement, reaching A+ level strength will be a natural thing.

And after that!
As long as she can continue to fight, accumulate rich experience in actual combat one after another, and constantly hone herself!
Reaching the top level of strength like S-level is not an unattainable dream.

……

“Yes! Instructor Lin!”

After hearing what Lin Lang said, Ji Qianlan looked determined and nodded heavily!

Her trust in Lin Lang has reached its peak——

Instructor Lin must be right!

Whatever he tells me to do, I just have to do it!

Obey the arrangements!

Go all out!

At that moment, she swore secretly in her heart –

After you go back, you must devote yourself to reviewing!
Master every detail that Lin Lang taught!
I will never let Instructor Lin down!
……

Ji Qianlan bowed to Lin Lang, then turned and left.

Her figure gradually disappeared in the distance.

Lin Lang then gently closed the door.

He turned back to the living room and was about to sit down and continue resting.

But I heard Zhixi muttering beside me:

“Oh my god! Oh my god! I feel uncomfortable all over. I have to get into the water!”

The words just fell!

Zhixi was like a little bird eager to return to its nest, and she hurried towards the bathroom.

Her steps were brisk and hurried, as if if she delayed for even a second longer, her body would wither from the dryness.

As soon as you enter the bathroom!

With a soft “splash” sound, Zhixi sank into the water.

In an instant!
A strange change occurred——

Her legs gradually merged together and transformed into a fish tail covered with colorful scales, swaying gently in the water.

The fish tail sparkles with colorful luster, contrasting with the clear water in the bathtub, like a dream.

Zhixi closed her eyes comfortably, leaned her head on the edge of the bathtub, and enjoyed the water wrapping her.

In the water, she felt like she had returned to her warmest hometown. All her fatigue and discomfort disappeared at this moment.

Lin Lang walked to the bathroom door, looked at Zhixi’s comfortable appearance in the water, and the corners of his mouth rose unconsciously.

Then he walked in.

“Ok?”

When Zhixi saw him suddenly come in, she subconsciously covered her chest and asked him vigilantly:

“What are you doing?”

Lin Lang said: “This is the bathroom. What else can we do here? Of course, we should take a shower!”

“Hate!”

Not long!
Water splashes in the bathtub!
……

The other side of the Secret Service!
In the spacious and bright working area of ​​the medicine department!
A group of alchemists in white coats were busy working with full concentration.

Their way of refining elixirs is very similar to that of scientists doing chemical experiments in chemical laboratories.

The laboratory table is filled with various complex instruments and equipment. Glass containers are filled with medicines of different colors. Pipes and lines are intertwined, looking precise and complicated.

At this moment, the whole space was filled with a tense atmosphere. Everyone held their breath, staring at the alchemy tools in front of them.

They were operating various tools in their hands, carefully controlling the amount of reagents added, the temperature of the reaction, and the passage of time…

Every movement is rigorous and focused, as if fighting a life-and-death battle.

at last!

After a long wait and agony, a boiler emitting wisps of white steam began to emit a slight “hissing” sound.

An alchemist wearing goggles took a deep breath, slowly reached out his hand, and grasped the switch of the boiler.

With a crisp “click” sound!
The boiler cover slowly opened, and a strong medicinal fragrance instantly spread, filling the entire room!

“Look!”

Someone pointed excitedly at the inside of the boiler, his voice trembling slightly with excitement.

I saw a black pill lying quietly in the center of the boiler. A faint halo emanated from the surface of the pill, and medicinal vapor was everywhere. It was obviously a pill of excellent quality!

“We succeeded! We successfully refined the Qi Gathering Pill!”

I don’t know who shouted first, but this shout was like a fire that instantly ignited everyone’s passion.

The entire medicine department was instantly boiling with cheers and applause.

People put down their work and gathered around, wanting to see with their own eyes the results of their countless efforts.

Wu Dan stood in the crowd with a smile of confidence and pride on his face.

She raised her chin slightly and said with a hint of pride in her tone:
“I’ve said it before, we will definitely succeed! Without those ghostly people messing around, we will only move faster!”

As she spoke, she glanced at her colleagues around her, as if waiting for their approval.

Everyone nodded in agreement, expressing their approval of Wu Dan’s words.

In this joyful atmosphere of success, everyone seemed to have forgotten Lin Lang’s arrival and the suggestions he had put forward.

After saying this, Wu Dan seemed to suddenly remember something and turned to look at the assistant beside him.

There was a hint of provocation in her eyes, and the corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a slightly sarcastic smile, and she said:
“What else do you have to say? Don’t believe in science, but believe in a liar?”

When the assistant was asked this by Wu Dan, his face instantly turned red.

She lowered her head, nervously tugging at the corners of her clothes with her hands, her eyes full of embarrassment and awkwardness.

She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but in the end nothing came out.

Amid the cheers of celebration of success, her voice seemed so insignificant.

The little bit of trust she had in Lin Lang was now suffocated by the doubts and ridicule of the crowd.

……

Wu Dan had a confident smile on his face. After glancing at everyone, he decisively gave the order:
“Let’s find someone to test the medicine!”

Her voice was firm and powerful, revealing an unquestionable momentum, as if in her cognition, success was already in her pocket.

“Okay, Sister Wu, I’ll arrange it right away.”

An assistant responded immediately and hurried out.

Not long after, he led a super-powered person into the laboratory.

This super-powered person looked a little thin. Standing among a group of scientific researchers in white coats, he seemed even more out of place.

but!

His ability is “recovery”!
This makes his physique closest to that of an ordinary person, yet he has stronger vitality than an ordinary person, making him perfect for testing drugs!
Wu Dan and others acted quickly, their eyes focused and serious.

“Be careful, put this electrode on his wrist.”

While giving the instructions, Wu Dan personally picked up a wire and carefully connected it to the super-powered man’s chest.

“This position is critical, and can accurately monitor changes in his vital signs.”

……

The assistants around him cooperated in an orderly manner.

quickly!

This super-powered person’s body is filled with various wires, which are connected to complex instruments nearby. The densely packed wires are like an invisible net, enveloping the super-powered person.

After everything was ready, Wu Dan personally picked up the Qi Gathering Pill that condensed everyone’s hard work, handed it to the superpower, and said in a gentle tone:
“Come on, eat this, and then feel the changes in your body carefully.” The super-powered man looked at the pill, then looked at the expectant eyes around him, took a deep breath, took the pill and swallowed it.

Then he closed his eyes, stood there quietly, and felt the changes in his body with all his heart and soul.

Everyone around him fell silent, staring at him intently. The only sound in the room could be heard was the slight “beeping” sound of the instrument, each of which seemed to strike at everyone’s heart.

Time passed by minute by minute, and every second seemed so long.

After a while, the superpower slowly opened his eyes and nodded gently. Although the voice was not loud, it was particularly clear in this quiet room:
“My energy is returning!”

Upon hearing the news, everyone was stunned at first, and then burst into cheers.

“Success! We really succeeded!”

A young assistant jumped up excitedly with an excited smile on his face.

Everyone hugged and high-fived each other, their joy evident in words.

This means that their efforts during this period have not been in vain. Countless days and nights of research and experimentation have finally brought them to this moment of achievement.

Wu Dan’s face flushed with pride. She waved her arms excitedly and said loudly:
“I told you we can succeed! Go call Old Liu and convince him! See if we can make a good pill with scientific methods!”

There was a smug gleam in her eyes, as if she was announcing their victory to the world.

however!
Just as everyone was immersed in the joy of success, Wu Dan’s assistant, the girl who had been standing in the corner, hesitated for a moment, and finally mustered up the courage to say:

“Sister Wu, although it does have the effect of restoring energy, the recovery effect is too low. It only restores 1%, which is only slightly better than natural recovery. It does not even meet the standards of a high-quality Qi Gathering Pill!”

Her voice was trembling, and it was obvious that she mustered up the courage to say these words.

Hearing this, everyone’s smiles froze on their faces instantly.

They all looked at the testing equipment, and the expressions on their faces gradually became solemn.

The originally excited atmosphere suddenly became tense. Everyone looked at each other, their eyes filled with worry.

After all, the goal they had set before was to achieve at least a 10 percent energy recovery effect.

Wu Dan’s face turned extremely ugly. She turned her head sharply, stared at the assistant, and said angrily:

“It’s already pretty good now. Do you think refining pills is easy? We went through so many attempts and overcame so many difficulties before we were able to refine this pill! This is a small step for our laboratory, but a big step for the world’s alchemy industry! What do you interns know! You are so arrogant! You shouldn’t have been involved!”

Her voice trembled slightly with anger, her fingers unconsciously clenched into fists, and veins even popped out on her forehead.

The assistant turned pale at Wu Dan’s sudden anger. She lowered her head, her lips trembling slightly as she stammered:

“Sister Wu… Sister Wu, I just…”

But before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Wu Dan.

“That’s enough, stop talking!”

Wu Dan waved his hand impatiently and turned away from her.

The young assistant bit her lip aggrievedly, tears welling up in her eyes, but in the end she didn’t dare to say anything.

She knew that at this moment, saying more would be useless and would only make Wu Dan even angrier.

The whole room fell into an awkward silence. The joy just now had disappeared without a trace, replaced by heavy pressure and worry.

……

Just as everyone was immersed in this sudden awkward and tense atmosphere.

A young researcher asked cautiously:
“Do we still need to ask Mr. Liu for help? The current recovery results are definitely not up to the acceptance standard. Who knows how angry Mr. Liu will be when he comes!”

His eyes were full of worry, and as he spoke, he looked at Wu Dan for help.

Wu Dan frowned, a hint of displeasure flashed across his face, but he quickly regained his confident look and said in a firm tone:

“Next! Increase the amount of super energy fruit used and raise the extraction temperature! Just try a few more times! What’s so difficult about refining Qi Gathering Pills? It’s just a matter of adjusting some parameters. As long as we work hard, we will definitely succeed!”

As she spoke, she waved her arms in the air, as if painting a beautiful blueprint of impending success to everyone.

This time!

An old Chinese doctor with gray hair slowly stood up.

His name is Hou Ming. He has profound attainments in the field of traditional Chinese medicine and has always been highly respected in the alchemy department.

Hou Ming cleared his throat and said calmly:
“Since we have to try a few more times, why not add Mr. Lin’s method to the plan? I heard some of the key points he said the other day, and they seem to make sense. Maybe they can provide us with new ideas.”

The assistant standing by heard this and his eyes lit up instantly –

This was actually what she had been thinking all along, but she never dared to say it out loud because she was afraid of Wu Dan’s anger.

She opened her mouth slightly and was about to agree, but was rudely interrupted by Wu Dan.

“No! You can never use his method!”

Wu Dan’s voice suddenly rose, his eyes filled with anger and determination.

“I want to use my own method to refine the Qi Gathering Pill. I will never bow down to him! He is just a person of unknown origin. Why does he have the right to dictate our research? We are a professional scientific research team with our own research system and methods. We don’t need outsiders to interfere!”

Her face turned red with excitement, and her chest heaved violently, as if she was trying hard to suppress the anger in her heart.

Wu Dan’s anger made the rest of the people afraid to speak. Everyone lowered their heads and stood there silently, no one dared to express their opinions easily.

The entire laboratory was filled with a depressing atmosphere, like the calm before the storm.

After a while!

Wu Dan took a deep breath, tried to calm himself down, and then said loudly:
“Okay, let’s stop wasting time and start a new round of alchemy! Follow the method I told you, increase the amount of super energy fruit, and raise the extraction temperature by another five degrees!”

Everyone nodded. Although they still had doubts in their hearts, under Wu Dan’s strong leadership, they could only do as she asked.

Looking at everyone busy at work, Hou Ming sighed helplessly.

He knew in his heart that Wu Dan’s stubbornness might cause them to miss some important opportunities.

But he also knew that Wu Dan would not listen to any opinions at this moment.

The assistant saw Hou Ming sighing, and something moved her. She quietly walked over and whispered to Hou Ming:
“Teacher Hou, why don’t we try Mr. Lin’s method secretly? I always feel that some of what he said makes sense, maybe it will really work.”

Her eyes were full of anticipation, hoping that Hou Ming would support her idea.

Hou Ming pondered for a moment, a look of embarrassment on his face.

He looked at Wu Dan who was directing everyone to make the elixir, then looked at the expectant assistant, and said slowly:

“You can give it a try, but you must seek Wu Dan’s consent. We are a department and we must make progress together and not have differences. Trying it privately without her consent will only intensify the conflict.”

After hearing this, the young assistant nodded slightly. Although she was a little disappointed, she also understood that what Hou Ming said made sense.

……

The young assistant clutched the corner of his clothes tightly, his knuckles turned white from the force, his heart felt like a deer beating wildly, he was extremely nervous, but he still gritted his teeth and walked towards Wu Dan again.

At this moment, Wu Dan was concentrating on the experimental data. When he noticed the assistant approaching, he just raised his eyelids slightly.

The assistant took a deep breath and tried to make his voice sound calmer:
“Teacher Wu, I still think we should try Mr. Lin’s method. After all, practice makes perfect. We have been following our own ideas, but the results are not ideal. Maybe we can succeed if we change the method.”

When Wu Dan heard this, his originally serious face suddenly darkened, and his eyes were like a sharp knife, shooting coldly at the assistant:
“Have you also been deceived by him? Or, in your heart, my professional knowledge is not as good as this person who came out of nowhere?”

The young assistant’s heart tightened due to this sudden questioning, and his throat seemed to be choked by something, and he was unable to speak for a while.

She bit her lower lip, her nails digging deep into her palms, trying hard to hold back the tears that were about to burst out.

Wu Dan did not intend to let her go, and continued to say sarcastically:
“You are just an intern. If it weren’t for the end of the world, you wouldn’t even be qualified to meet me based on your level. You should just listen to me and stop thinking about those unrealistic ideas all day long.”

These words were like sharp daggers, piercing straight into the little assistant’s heart.

She has always known that her university is not as good as Wu Dan’s. Since she came here to become Wu Dan’s assistant, she has always been open-minded to learn and has great respect for Wu Dan.

But during this period of time, she was always suppressed by Wu Dan for no reason, and the grievance and unwillingness in her heart surged like a flood that broke through the dam.

Finally, the assistant couldn’t bear it any longer. She raised her head, looked directly into Wu Dan’s eyes, and said with all her courage:
“Teacher Wu, you are my teacher, and I have always respected you! But refining the Qi Gathering Pill is the task of our entire team, not just yours. We cannot delay the progress of the entire team because of your personal preference. I suggest that we vote and see if we should try Mr. Lin’s method.”

The words just fell!

The young assistant raised her hand high without hesitation. Her hand was trembling slightly in the air, but it was as firm as a flag that would never fall.

At this moment, she is no longer the intern who was bullied and submissive, but a warrior who bravely fights for opportunities for the team’s goals!
The laboratory fell silent in an instant, and everyone was shocked by the assistant’s sudden action.

They all stopped what they were doing and turned their eyes over here.

……

Wu Dan’s face turned livid in an instant, like the gloomy sky before a storm. Her eyes were fixed on the young assistant, as if she could see through her.

The chill in that gaze made the air around them seem to solidify a little.

At this tense moment, the old Chinese doctor surnamed Hou slowly raised his hand, his voice calm and steady:
“It won’t hurt to give it a try! If we try one more time, we might find a successful direction. Isn’t the purpose of our research to constantly explore new possibilities?”

Mr. Hou’s words were like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.

Wu Dan looked at Hou Lao in disbelief, then suddenly looked around, his voice becoming sharp with anger:
“Anyone else? Have you guys thought it through?”

There was a hint of threat in her eyes, as if warning others not to make a decision easily.

However, her intimidation did not work.

A young researcher hesitated for a moment, then slowly raised his hand and whispered:
“It’s not that Lin Lang’s method will definitely work, but it doesn’t hurt to give it a try. Anyway, we have reached a bottleneck with our own method, and one more try may bring a turning point.”

With the first person taking the lead, more and more people raised their hands.

Some of their actions were firm, some were hesitant, but they all expressed a common desire:

Try Lin Lang’s method.

Wu Dan looked at the raised hands, anger burning in his heart.

She originally thought that everyone would stand on her side, but she didn’t expect that she would become the minority!

but!

When more than half of the people raise their hands!
Her heart suddenly tightened!
Because she realized that these people might have some opinions about her!
She was not stupid and knew that if she was isolated in a team, it would be difficult to carry out future work.

then!

Wu Dan’s expression suddenly changed 180 degrees. She suddenly put on a smile and said in a relaxed tone:
“Well, just give it a try. It’s not a big deal. Why do you have to make such a scene, little assistant?”

“Actually, I’m also concerned about the progress of the mission and don’t want everyone to waste time! But since everyone wants to try, let’s give it a try!”

As she spoke, she changed the subject, with a hint of sarcasm in the smile on her face.

“But I advise everyone not to hold out too much hope. After all, what Lin Lang said has no scientific basis at all, and the possibility of success is slim!”

“If time, energy, money and medicinal materials are wasted because of this, I hope the assistant can take responsibility!”

With these few words, she cleverly put all the responsibility on the assistant.

When the young assistant heard this, she felt aggrieved. She bit her lips tightly, her eyes reddened slightly, and she almost couldn’t help but retort.

But she still held back her tears and swallowed her words. She knew that arguing at this moment would only make things worse.

At this moment, Dr. Hou, an old Chinese doctor, stood up and looked at Wu Dan, saying firmly:

“It is inevitable that experiments will fail. If they don’t work, it is also my responsibility! We are all working towards the team’s goal and we cannot shrink back because of the fear of failure.”

Mr. Hou’s words were like a warm current flowing through the young assistant’s heart.

She raised her head, her eyes filled with emotion, and looked at Mr. Hou with gratitude.

With the mediation of Mr. Hou, the originally tense and depressing atmosphere in the laboratory eased a lot.

Everyone shifted their attention away from Wu Dan and the assistant and began to prepare for a new experiment.

Wu Dan snorted coldly. Although he was still full of dissatisfaction in his heart, he could only accept the result helplessly.

She turned and walked towards the experimental table, muttering softly:

“Then let’s get started! Let’s see if we can succeed.”

“After we fail, I’ll see what else you can say!” (End of this chapter)