Following the agreed plan, Mingyue only produced a small bottle of Life Water. While Gao Chu was preparing the potion, Shi Henian and Wen Qingtian remained by his side, observing the entire process. This was part of Wen Qingtian's prior arrangement with Gao Chu to prevent him from swapping the Life Water or embezzling any of the potion.
The entire production process lasted for a day and a night. Shi Henian meticulously recorded every step. This was part of their secondary plan: to acquire the potion-making technology. Only Shi Henian was capable of completing this task. The instruments, which appeared strange to Mingyue and her companions, the professional procedures, and the added auxiliary materials were all things that only Shi Henian, accustomed to spending time in laboratories, could remember. Gao Chu was fully aware of Shi Henian's intentions but did not intervene. In his eyes, all members of the Mingyue team were as good as dead the moment they entered the Thunder Base. What good would it do to remember the potion-making technique? Dead people would have no opportunity to utilize it.
From a small bottle of Life Water, a total of five hundred pea-sized, emerald-green pills were produced. Seeing that the potion was finally complete, Wen Qingtian glanced at Shi Henian, who nodded. Wen Qingtian knew that Shi Henian had memorized the preparation steps and stepped forward. He took the bottle containing all the pills from the workbench. "As agreed, twenty percent of the finished product belongs to you. I will give it to you now." He picked up an empty bottle from the workbench, smiled at Gao Chu, and prepared to settle the payment on the spot.
"Brother Wen, there's no rush. Using Life Water to make potions is merely my teacher's theory. We haven't had enough Life Water before, so this is the first time we've produced a finished product. According to convention, we need to test its efficacy. We need to confirm there are no side effects before administering it to people, otherwise, problems could arise. Please don't worry, the pills for testing will be deducted from my share. This is also the rigor of our scientific research and our responsibility to you. Please don't mind."
Seeing Wen Qingtian take the bottle, Gao Chu did not stop him. However, when he saw Wen Qingtian open the bottle and prepare to pour out the pills, Gao Chu quickly intervened. He explained that the experiment was not yet complete and required the final stage: testing the potion's properties.
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's test it quickly. We won't take advantage of you. It's just one pill, right? We'll pay for it." Hearing Gao Chu's words, Wen Qingtian looked at Shi Henian, confirming that Gao Chu was speaking the truth. Wen Qingtian generously took out a pill and tossed it to Gao Chu, urging him to proceed with the test.
"Brother Wen, this is not the place. During the experiment, we need to monitor the subject's various vital signs. Also, in case of emergencies, we need to be able to provide immediate rescue, so a specialized facility is required. Furthermore, this is a historic moment. I would be presumptuous to invite the other members of the Mingyue team to witness it together." Gao Chu displayed the excitement of a researcher who had successfully turned theory into reality, using it as an opportunity to invite the Mingyue team to observe the entire drug testing process.
"That's right. Henian, go and call Mingyue and the others." Wen Qingtian did not refuse Gao Chu's suggestion and asked Shi Henian to fetch them. He himself held onto the bottle of pills, waiting in place.
"Two people are still missing. Shall we wait for them?" Soon, Shi Henian returned with Mingyue and the others to the work area. Seeing that Ji Shiyou and Ba Jiu were not present, Gao Chu inquired.
"They're not interested, so they're not coming. What's this? You need to call all of us to test a drug? Do you have other intentions? Are you going to test it or not? If not, we're leaving. This is taking too long!" Jin Xi raised an eyebrow and replied impolitely, appearing very impatient.
"We'll test it, we'll test it. Everyone, follow me." Seeing that Mingyue and the others were all acting impatient, as if they might leave at any moment, Gao Chu agreed repeatedly. He quickly led the way, but before turning, he exchanged a look with Wo Yucheng beside him. The latter nodded slightly and quietly departed without following them.
Gao Chu led the way, opening the last door at the back of the work area and ushering Mingyue and the others into a room. The room they entered was double-layered, with a large glass panel in between. Mingyue and the others were in the outer section, which contained nothing but walls. The inner room, however, was filled with various flashing instruments and a hospital bed. A man was standing by the bed.
"This room is very special, isn't it? Aren't you going to introduce it?" Mingyue, who had been silent, suddenly spoke. She had only been in this world for a month since arriving from the Primordial Era, and the original owner's memories contained no information about such things. She looked around curiously and asked, "This room is very special, isn't it? Aren't you going to introduce it?"
"Haha, Captain Mingyue, this is just a regular observation room. The part we're standing in is the observation area. The inside is the experimental area. Those instruments constantly monitor the subject's physiological data changes. Based on the data, we can determine if the experiment is successful. If any abnormalities occur, we can provide timely rescue. If there are no problems, shall we begin?" Hearing Mingyue's question, Gao Chu's expression flickered, but he quickly regained his composure. After explaining, he took the pill Wen Qingtian had given him and walked directly into the inner room. He had the man lie down on the hospital bed, secured him, and connected him to various instruments. Finally, he fed him the pill and returned to the observation area.
"This is an ability user from our base, a Level 1 Strength ability user. The instruments connected to him will detect changes in his muscles and bones. Through the data, we can determine the level of ability change. We will soon know how effective the pills made with Life Water are. Most importantly, by observing his physical changes, we can analyze whether the pill has any side effects on the human body. This is also a key part of the test." As Gao Chu explained to Mingyue and the others, his eyes were fixed on the data displayed on the instruments. He was nervous; this was the first experiment he had independently completed. He yearned for success. As a researcher, a successful experiment was the greatest proof of his abilities. Mingyue and the others also stared intently at the inner room, eager to know the efficacy of the pill.
"It's a success! Level two, level three, level four, level five, and it's still rising, with no damage to the body. It even repaired his old hidden injuries and strengthened his physical functions. It's a success!" Watching the data on the instruments fluctuate and finally settle at Level Six Strength, Gao Chu couldn't help but cheer. This pill was too miraculous! It could elevate an ability by six levels without any side effects. He was truly amazing to be able to create such a potion. Gao Chu deliberately ignored the fact that this potion was not his invention; the truly brilliant one was Dr. You Hen.
"I need to go in for a close-up examination of his body. Please wait for me." The experiment having been successful, Gao Chu hurried into the inner room and closed the door in the middle. He quickly pressed a button on the wall and then, from inside, through the transparent glass in the middle, he laughed heartily at Mingyue and the others. Meanwhile, Mingyue and the others were clutching their necks, gasping for air like fish out of water. However, it seemed to have little effect; their faces were ashen, clearly showing signs of oxygen deprivation, on the verge of suffocation.