The sound of heavy metal echoed as the massive doors to the secret laboratory creaked open. The sight that greeted Gu Long and Guang Yue left them momentarily frozen in shock. The entire room was drenched in a deep crimson hue. The metallic scent of blood filled the air, making it hard to breathe. Tools and equipment lay scattered, some still stained with fresh blood, while unidentifiable fragments littered the floor.
Gu Long furrowed his brow and spoke sharply, "Son, do you not plan to clean this place at all? It looks more like a beast's lair than a laboratory!"
Guang Yue, following closely behind, sighed and rubbed her temples. "Father… what exactly did you do to my son?"
Gu Mo retorted immediately, "Me!? What are you talking about!?"
Standing at the center of the bloodied laboratory was Gu Tian, clad in a bloodstained lab coat, his face glistening with sweat from hours of experimentation. Nearby, a small white dragon—Xiao Bai, Gu Tian's newly hatched companion—began to stir. Its behavior became strange, as though it had received a command from Gu Tian.
Xiao Bai, the name Gu Tian had given the white dragon, opened its mouth wide and began to absorb all the blood on the floor with incredible force. Streams of crimson liquid, along with the scattered fragments, were drawn into its tiny body at an alarming speed. Everyone in the room watched the spectacle in stunned silence.
"What in the world is that little puffball doing?" Gu Long muttered, clearly baffled.
Guang Yue stared at the scene with a mixture of curiosity and disbelief. "So… just consuming that blood allows it to evolve?"
As soon as every drop of blood had been absorbed, Xiao Bai's small body became enveloped in a shimmering crimson liquid that looked like blood but radiated a sacred, mysterious glow.
Gu Tian turned to the three of them, his face showing a childlike innocence as he tilted his head slightly in curiosity. Without hesitation, he activated his Eyes of the Divine Allseer to inspect the information of both Guang Yue and Gu Long.
[Name: Gu Long]
[Talent: S Dragon Sovereign (Upgradeable)]
[Beast Tamer Rank: Emerald, Mid-tier]
[Controlled Beasts:
[1. Sky-Crushing Flame Dragon: Emerald, Mid-tier (Beast Potential: Emerald, Peak-tier) (Evolution Paths: 9999+)]
[2. Three-Headed Aqua Dragon: Emerald, Mid-tier (Beast Potential: Diamond, Peak-tier) (Evolution Paths: 9999+)]
[3. Pure Lightning Dragon: Emerald, Mid-tier (Beast Potential: Diamond, Peak-tier) (Evolution Paths: 9999+)]
[4. Crystal Light Dragon: Emerald, Mid-tier (Beast Potential: King, Mid-tier) (Evolution Paths: 9999+)]
[5. Lunar Dragon: Emerald, Mid-tier (Beast Potential: Epic, High-tier) (Evolution Paths: 9999+)]
[6. Celestial Gold Dragon: Emerald, Mid-tier (Beast Potential: Epic, High-tier) (Evolution Paths: 9999+)]
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[Name: Guang Yue]
[Talent: S Envoy of Light (Upgradeable)]
[Beast Tamer Rank: Emerald, Mid-tier]
[Controlled Beasts:
[1. Peacock of Dawn: Platinum, Low-tier (Beast Potential: Platinum, Low-tier) (Evolution Paths: 9999+)]
[2. Light Whale: Emerald, Mid-tier (Beast Potential: Diamond, Peak-tier) (Evolution Paths: 9999+)]
[3. White Lunar Mantis: Emerald, Mid-tier (Beast Potential: Diamond, High-tier) (Evolution Paths: 9999+)]
[4. Eternal Deer: Emerald, Mid-tier (Beast Potential: King, Mid-tier) (Evolution Paths: 9999+)]
[5. Spirit of Radiance: Emerald, Mid-tier (Beast Potential: Epic, Mid-tier) (Evolution Paths: 9999+)]
[6. Bird of Light: Emerald, Mid-tier (Beast Potential: Epic, Peak-tier) (Evolution Paths: 9999+)]
After seeing the information on both of them, Gu Tian shifted his gaze to Xiao Bai, who was still in the process of evolving. Then, he turned to his parents and grandfather, his face brimming with excitement and joy. His voice carried a palpable thrill as he spoke.
"I've found it… the way to enhance human talent!"
Those words struck Gu Long, Guang Yue, and Gu Mo like a thunderclap. They exchanged shocked glances, their disbelief evident.
"Ten years… all those endless zeroes…" Gu Long murmured, taking a deep breath. A proud smile spread across his face as he continued. "Haha! As expected of my son. A genius like no other!"
Guang Yue immediately stepped forward and embraced Gu Tian tightly. Her voice trembled slightly as she spoke. "You did it! My son, I'm so proud of you!"
Standing behind them, Gu Mo let out a soft laugh, shaking his head slightly as he spoke. "Haha, truly my grandson!"
While the atmosphere was filled with admiration, the body of Xiao Bai, still shrouded in the glowing red liquid, began to emit a more intense radiant light. A faint cry echoed through the lab, signaling a monumental transformation underway.
"It's starting…" Gu Tian muttered, his eyes fixed on his white dragon with intense focus.
As everyone watched Xiao Bai's transformation, Gu Tian turned back to his family with a slight smile.
"So… does anyone want to be the first to try the FU serum I developed?"
Gu Long burst out laughing. "Haha! If no one minds, I'll volunteer to be the first!"
Guang Yue sighed softly before asking, "Can you explain how it works first? Do we need to prepare for anything specific?"
Gu Mo nodded slightly, his expression thoughtful. Gu Tian, clearly pleased with their reactions, began preparing the FU serum while explaining.
"The FU serum I've developed enhances talent by reconstructing the body's structure and breaking through talent limitations. Initially, there were side effects, but after countless trials, I've eliminated them. Now, the serum poses no harm to the body whatsoever. I achieved this by using 241 types of SSS-grade materials and precisely calculating the ratios based on prior experiments. This ensures it's as safe as possible. However…" Gu Tian paused slightly, then continued, "There's an unavoidable side effect—a brief but intense pain during the enhancement process. Once it passes, everything returns to normal. Importantly, the serum upgrades talent one level at a time. For instance, I'll raise Grandfather's talent from S to SS first, then to SSS. This step-by-step process is to ensure safety and allow precise dosage adjustments."
Gu Tian returned to his workstation, speaking as he worked. His movements were swift and precise, every action exuding confidence. Once he finished preparing the serum for each of them, he looked up and asked, "Father, Mother, Grandfather… would anyone like to use restraints for your arms and legs? Just in case there's any spasming or thrashing during the enhancement—it could prevent injuries."
Silence filled the lab. None of the three responded. Gu Tian raised an eyebrow, puzzled, and turned to face them. What he saw made him narrow his eyes slightly in confusion.
Gu Long stood frozen, as though in a trance. His lips moved faintly, murmuring the same words repeatedly, "SSS-grade materials… 241 types… SSS-grade materials… 241 types…"
Beside him, Guang Yue stood with her arms crossed, her face pale. Her lips trembled slightly as she spoke. "241 types of SSS-grade materials… One SSS-grade material costs at least 10 billion credits… and that's the minimum price. And considering the quantity, it's not just one piece per type. Liquid materials… their prices are exponentially higher…"
Her gaze filled with dread as she murmured further. "If you calculate the total cost… this is…"
Gu Tian frowned slightly before turning to Gu Long, only to find his father collapsing onto the ground, sprawling flat. Gu Long's face was ghostly pale, his eyes vacant, as though he had lost all will to comprehend reality.