"In such a hurry, how much resentment does she have for me not visiting for a while? No, I think her real motive is wanting me to buy her menstrual pads."
But he really needed to go to the laboratory once, because just as Lin Cheng, the senior student, said, he was also a shareholder, owning the second-largest stake, even though the lab only had the two of them.
He hadn't managed it for a long time; that experiment fanatic might not have gone out for ages, possibly even running out of supplies, given that the lab was quite costly.
Stepping out the door step by step, Wang Xuan maintained a low profile, coming and going in a hurry without drawing any attention.
As his feet touched the ground, a pulse seemed to emanate from the earth; the land, heavy and carrying all things, gave Wang Xuan a sense of familiarity as he made contact.
This change only happened after reaching Perfection in the Mixed Element Stance.
Wang Xuan touched his saber; he could feel his body undergoing transformation. The Mixed Element Stance was a good thing for Foundation Establishment; reaching the Perfect Realm naturally enhanced and conditioned the flesh.
With the Mixed Element Stance realm elevation, every part of his body was invigorated, growing stronger, as if a furnace was lit with a draft, burning fiercely.
His strength, if not reaching four thousand pounds, was close; with Body Refining Seventh Realm involving muscle, skin, bones, organs, marrow, and blood, he knew the road ahead now had fewer obstacles thanks to Mixed Element Stance perfection.
Others improved slowly with cultivation level advancement, gradually enhancing Mixed Element Stance; it might take Organ Refining to Great Success or Bone Marrow Refining just to initially enter Perfect Realm of Mixed Element Stance.
But he jumped directly, accomplishing it now, a wonderful thing indeed—yet his body's future power growth would start to decline, current strength feeling like an advance loan, with no increase later.
That was burning over a hundred Source Power points, equivalent to saving two years of effort, also akin to two years of Mixed Element Stance cultivation.
If his body hadn't changed, there'd be something wrong.
Taking a ride on the city's levitating track car, Wang Xuan arrived at a provincial location within an hour, where numerous factories were scattered, with Ling Pharmaceutical being the most renowned.
The unremarkable small building below, however, was an isolated underground laboratory cut off from external networks, exceptionally bright white, clean to immaculate.
Robots bustled back and forth, handling experimental materials; artificial intelligence was highly developed, enabling Lin Cheng to perform various experiments with these machines' assistance.
Upon seeing Wang Xuan arrive, holding a black bag, Lin Cheng stepped forward to take the bag and hurriedly walked away.
"Wait for me."
Without even time for makeup, Lin Cheng's hair was a mess, wearing a lab coat, quickly dashing into the lab without much exchange with Wang Xuan.
Knowing her temperament, Wang Xuan held his ground, and ten minutes later, Lin Cheng emerged, looking completely renewed.
Wearing a knee-length coat in rice wine red, paired with a black round-neck shirt, her waterfall-like long black hair casually falling on her chest, she looked like a fashion icon.
Lin Cheng snorted and said, "That ugly woman earlier wasn't me; you're not allowed to remember her, got it?"
The senior student before him was fair-skinned and beautiful, with a tall and alluring figure, her red lips captivating, bearing no resemblance to the experiment fanatic she was moments ago.
Indeed, women need dressing up. Of course, the makeup on her face cost no less than a thousand bucks—all quality cosmetics.
If a woman dresses up elaborately, with intentional makeup for going out with you, as a man you shouldn't be stingy with expenses and should praise her for looking stunning today; otherwise, she'll feel bad about the hundreds spent on makeup for her face.
Wang Xuan slightly twitched his nose, Lin Cheng stared at him, her body slightly awkward, aware of the faint bloody scent in the air, neither could escape it even if it was just wisps.
In a flash, Wang Xuan jumped back as Lin Cheng's toe kicked towards his calf, evidently dissatisfied.
"Why are you hitting me?" Wang Xuan was relieved at his quick reflex, avoiding unnecessary trouble.
"Humph!"
Lin Cheng teased.
"I ordered a table of dishes; you're clearly too busy to eat—are you busy a whole day again? It's bad for your health."
During Lin Cheng's shower, Wang Xuan had already ordered a table of dishes, and the two walked out of the lab, sitting together to eat.
The table had over a dozen dishes, many made from fierce beast meat, substantial quantity and cost.
"This table costs at least twenty to thirty thousand Star Yuan; have you made money, Wang Xuan? Then honestly hand over the cash!" Lin Cheng extended her hand.
Wang Xuan touched it: "Given to you."
But all he did was touch Lin Cheng's soft and smooth hand, leaving nothing behind, as if only handing over a breath of air.
"Damn, daring to tease the senior student." Lin Cheng glared at him, Wang Xuan owning forty percent shares in the lab, naturally needing to split the investments, as she'd spent all her money.
"Let's talk money later, let's eat first."
The two of them ate swiftly; their digestion was excellent, able to chew even bones into fragments and swallow.
Eating always gives a sense of satisfaction; it's the source power of life. Lin Cheng watched a small mouth, but when it comes to eating, she's even better than Wang Xuan, despite her slim figure.
Refining Organ cultivators have strong internal organs, their body functions far surpass ordinary people. Although they can't eat a whole cow a day, they can indeed eat meals for ten or eight people.
And Lin Cheng, she has surpassed the Organ Refining Realm. Of course, her realm is achieved by relying on life science enhancement, with significant monetary investment, enhancing the essence of life, yet she can't fight.
When it comes to a real fight, Lin Cheng can only engage with cultivators two realms lower than herself, and even then it's more about suppressing others with her realm.
Being so busy every day, how could she have time to practice martial arts like Wang Xuan, who dedicates at least ten hours a day, persistent over ten years, while her time is fully invested in the laboratory.
The realms brought by financial investment keep her energetic; if it weren't for this cultivation base providing a foundation, her body might have long been exhausted, as intensive intellectual activity is quite demanding.
After a quarter hour, Lin Cheng wiped her mouth with a silk scarf, exuding a noble aura. Her background is inherently good, she just enjoys research.
"I just noticed that it seems your martial arts have made significant progress, your blood energy and physique have greatly improved and become more intimidating." Lin Cheng stared at Wang Xuan.
Wang Xuan's physical condition used to be, she knows well enough.
"What do you mean by 'more intimidating'?" Wang Xuan smiled wryly, being too tall and strong isn't really good, people tend to automatically keep a two-meter safe distance from him.
He seems to be only 160 or 170 pounds, but his frame is large and muscles are tight, his actual weight is close to 200 pounds, far exceeding ordinary people.
"Senior, has the laboratory developed something new again? Otherwise, why did you urgently call me here?" Wang Xuan asked.
This lab is Lin Cheng's personal lab. When Wang Xuan met the astounding senior during his university days, she was still in her doctoral studies, slightly older than Wang Xuan.
Wang Xuan had helped Lin Cheng quite a bit. When Lin Cheng wanted to prepare a personal lab, the funds were insufficient. Just then, Wang Xuan made a fortune, and before the money could warm his hands, he became a shareholder of the lab.
Thinking with such a smart senior, it shouldn't be a loss, right? But once invested, it lasted several years, Wang Xuan poured over ten million into it. Of course, Lin Cheng invested more, probably amounting to billions.
These are considered minor costs. A real huge laboratory burns through trillions of Star Yuan annually, something Lin Cheng's lab can't match.
"I have developed a new type of Body Tempering Liquid, capable of fixing the body's memory of its state. If someone soaks during their physical peak, even after a long period without exercise, they can maintain a good physique.
Wang Xuan, this Body Tempering Liquid is sure to sell big! Then we'll have money, providing funds for my research and your cultivation." Lin Cheng looked at Wang Xuan with expectant eyes.
"This thing is only suitable for ordinary people in the Muscle Training Realm, isn't it?" Wang Xuan asked.
"Right."
"How much does it cost to be effective?" Wang Xuan asked again.
"To maintain 95% of the peak physique for five years, it would roughly cost 5 million." Lin Cheng replied.
Wang Xuan sighed: "5 million, that would require an ordinary person to not eat or drink for over twenty years, they can't afford it."
Clearly, the market for this Body Tempering Liquid isn't good. Wealthy individuals would find ways to break through to the Muscle Strengthening Realm, rather than staying in the Muscle Training Realm.
Over the years, Lin Cheng's research has yielded various chaotic byproducts, and she explores them in other domains if there's any highlight.
For example, the Grain Avoidance Pill he uses daily and the potion he soaks in isn't completely ineffective.
"Oh well, it's another wasted research effort." Lin Cheng shook her head, "After all, it's a byproduct; it's useless, so be it."
Wang Xuan thought for a moment and said: "Why not mimic life science's way of sending signals to cells, commanding the body to strengthen, and modify this Body Tempering Liquid? It might be useful."
The two discussed for a while; Lin Cheng accumulated many ideas; it seems she will be busy in the coming period.
In fact, Lin Cheng's core research over the years is developing a potion that enhances human foundation, changing cultivation talent.
Once developed, a commercial giant would be instantly born, and wealth would flow endlessly.
The core of the research is the key to Wang Xuan's investment. Of course, he already realized he got a great deal; his investment nowhere matches the shares he received.
"Take off your clothes, let me see how your body is now." Lin Cheng was eager; she discovered Wang Xuan broke through the confines, which is nearly impossible.
Very incredible.
"Is this really necessary?" Wang Xuan smiled wryly. Over the years, Lin Cheng has developed some targeted drugs aimed to help him; the research must collect data through some instruments to scan and acquire it.
"What do you think?" Lin Cheng snorted.
"Can you leave me a cloth?" Wang Xuan asked helplessly.
Lin Cheng raised her head and said loudly: "I'm a scientist; I only view things scientifically. Besides, haven't I seen it many times before?"
Despite her righteous words, she slightly blushed.