Quite a few people shared the same thoughts as the medicine shop owner in Suotuo City.
Of course, many others, after witnessing this scene, were immediately broken and then vented by selling all the whale glue in their hands at a low price.
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[Yu Xiaogang did not give up on exploring whale glue because of Ye Hengchuan's words.]
[The reason Yu Xiaogang wanted to conduct a few more rounds of testing was precisely to prevent this kind of situation.]
["Uncle Ye, don't worry just yet. Think about it, the nobles who often use whale glue, they all use century-old or even millennium-old whale glue."]
["And what's the result? They haven't had any accidents either. That means whale glue isn't as dangerous as you think."]
[Yu Xiaogang spoke to reassure him.]
[Upon hearing this, Ye Hengchuan was stunned for a moment, but thinking along Yu Xiaogang's line of reasoning, it did make sense.]
["This whale glue is really strange. It can strengthen the body, but when its age increases, it threatens the life of the consumer. And the solution is simple: just expend its medicinal efficacy."]
["I've been in the Thunder Dragon Hall for so many years and traveled the continent with your father back in the day, but this is the first time I've seen such a bizarre thing."]
[Ye Hengchuan clicked his tongue in amazement.]
[Yu Xiaogang, standing to the side, remained silent, lost in thought.]
[Since whale glue a few decades old could be used to strengthen the body, there was no reason century-old or millennium-old glue couldn't be used.]
[Combining this with the circumstances of the pigs' deaths, Yu Xiaogang could basically conclude that they died because their bodies were overwhelmed by the whale glue's medicinal efficacy.]
[Therefore, the path of using whale glue to strengthen the body was still viable, but he needed to find the correct method of using it.]
[Having clarified this point, Yu Xiaogang looked at Ye Hengchuan.]
["Uncle Ye, next, let's first try processing the whale glue, then feed the processed glue to the pigs and see if there are any changes."]
["Process it first? You mean we haven't found the correct method of using whale glue?"]
[Upon hearing this, Ye Hengchuan's eyes lit up.]
[As soon as Yu Xiaogang spoke, he thought of many medicinal materials that required special processing before use.]
[Could it be that whale glue was also something that needed special treatment?]
["Exactly. If whale glue a few decades old can strengthen the body, there's no reason century or millennium-old glue can't."]
["So next, we can try different methods, like reducing the dosage, taking it in batches, or combining it with other medicinal herbs."]
["Or even directly boiling the whale glue in water, diluting it before consumption."]
["We have enough time; we'll surely find a suitable method!"]
[Yu Xiaogang said.]
[And so, from then on, the pigpen began using various methods to process whale glue before feeding it to the pigs.]
[During this process, Yu Xiaogang continuously recorded each treatment method.]
[He recorded all the data in a book, organized it, and then conducted further research.]
[Before long, Yu Xiaogang extracted a piece of information.]
["Boiling in water, frying in oil, dry roasting... After these processing methods, the whale glue, when fed to the pigs, resulted in them being able to withstand increasingly higher age levels!"]
["In other words, the correct method of using whale glue is to heat it!"]
[Looking at the information he had organized, a smile appeared at the corner of Yu Xiaogang's mouth.]
[Who would have thought the correct way to use whale glue would be so simple.]
[Holding the finalized results, Yu Xiaogang went to Ye Hengchuan and told him everything.]
[Looking at the experimental data Yu Xiaogang handed him and the results analyzed from this data, Ye Hengchuan was speechless.]
[The data explained everything clearly; what more could he say?]
[He could only sigh inwardly, thinking that Xiaogang truly was Brother Yu's son. Even if the heavens were unwilling to grant him talent, he could still rise.]
[Having confirmed the true usage of whale glue, Ye Hengchuan called for a Fire-Attribute Soul Emperor to assist Yu Xiaogang in completing the final experiment.]
[This time, there were no accidents.]
[They watched as the Fire-Attribute Soul Emperor continuously heated a piece of millennium-old whale glue until it softened, then fed it to a pig.]
[On the third day, the pig was unharmed, and its body had become unprecedentedly strong, its toughness now comparable to a century-old Spirit Beast.]
[With this result, a huge weight was finally lifted from the hearts of both Yu Xiaogang and Ye Hengchuan, especially Yu Xiaogang.]
[With whale glue to help improve his physical constitution, he could finally obtain higher-age spirit rings and embark on the path of defying the heavens and changing his fate.]
[However, despite saying this, Ye Hengchuan was still somewhat uneasy.]
["So far, the experiments have only been on pigs, not on humans. We need some real human examples before I can feel comfortable letting you use whale glue."]
["I believe your father would think the same."]
[Hearing this, Yu Xiaogang did not argue.]
[So the next day, a Spirit Master whose spirit power had reached level ten and was preparing to obtain his first spirit ring was brought before Yu Xiaogang and Ye Hengchuan.]
["Young man, listen carefully. We need you to help us complete an experiment next."]
["If the experiment fails, you probably won't lose much. At worst, I swear on my name, Ye Hengchuan, that if anything goes wrong, I'll ensure you live comfortably for the rest of your life."]
["But if the experiment succeeds, kid, the benefits you'll gain are beyond your imagination. I can even personally help you obtain your first spirit ring."]
["So, will you agree?"]
[Ye Hengchuan looked at the Spirit Master before him and asked.]
[Yu Xiaogang, standing to the side, was also observing this Spirit Master.]
[He was sixteen or seventeen years old. Reaching this age before obtaining his first spirit ring indicated his talent wasn't very good.]
[His clothes were washed until they were faded white and had some patches, clearly showing his poor background.]
[For this Spirit Master, if their experiment succeeded, the benefits he could gain were indeed unimaginable.]
[Even if the experiment failed, his later life would be secured.]
["I agree."]
[After hearing Ye Hengchuan's words, the Spirit Master agreed almost without hesitation.]
["Very good. By the way, what's your name?"]
["Wang Dachui."]
[Nodding with satisfaction, Ye Hengchuan looked at Yu Xiaogang. They exchanged a glance, both smiling.]
[They took Wang Dachui to the inner hall, where the Fire-Attribute Soul Emperor processed a piece of whale glue around three thousand years old and handed it to Wang Dachui.]
[Wang Dachui didn't hesitate. Ignoring the intense heat of the whale glue, he swallowed it in one gulp, then looked at Ye Hengchuan.]
["What are you waiting for? Cultivate! Just do it as you normally would, but remember to suppress the restlessness in your heart."]
[Following Ye Hengchuan's instruction, Wang Dachui closed his eyes, sat cross-legged, and began cultivating using his usual method.]
[Before long, Wang Dachui felt his whole body grow hot, but he remembered Ye Hengchuan's words and forcibly suppressed the urge within.]
[After an unknown amount of time, the feeling of intense heat throughout his body disappeared, and Wang Dachui finally opened his eyes.]
["Feel how your body is now."]
[Hearing this, Wang Dachui instinctively moved his body, then revealed an incredulous expression.]
["My body... it's so strong!"]
["Strong is good! I was afraid it wouldn't be!"]
[Ye Hengchuan laughed heartily, came to Wang Dachui's side, and personally felt his body's strength with his hands.]
[He was like a completely different person!]
[Having reached this conclusion, Ye Hengchuan looked at Yu Xiaogang with a delighted expression.]
[Although Yu Xiaogang's expression was much calmer, his tightly clenched fists revealed that his excitement was no less than Ye Hengchuan's.]