Chapter 944: Chapter 940: Leaving the Village
After contemplating, Xiao Tian decided not to worry about these matters for now. When soldiers come, a general will face them; when water comes, soil will hold it back. What is destined to arrive will come inevitably, impossible to prevent, but what should not come will be turned into safety regardless.
Rather than engaging in these unavailing worries, it’s better to actively prepare to respond, gaining more strength for more security.
"I think maybe we can change our approach."
Xiao Tian said this inexplicably, making Adison Claire a bit puzzled: "Change our approach?"
"I mean, can we refer to the previous Biochemical Beast and give users some abilities temporarily, like growing wings to fly?" Xiao Tian looked at Adison Claire with an inquisitive gaze.
Upon hearing Xiao Tian’s wild idea, Adison Claire couldn’t help but chuckle bitterly, thinking he might have watched too many biochemical films?
Despite thinking this, Adison Claire patiently explained, "That’s impossible, unless you turn people into machines that only follow orders, and once used, it results in permanent damage with no possibility of repair."
Xiao Tian waved his hand and rephrased, "Perhaps I exaggerated earlier; I actually only have a vague idea. Specifically, for instance, temporarily unlocking the Genetic Lock."
"Unlocking the Genetic Lock?!"
Adison Claire was shocked and exclaimed, "The side effects would be too great; most people wouldn’t withstand it."
"Temporarily unlocking the Genetic Lock is essentially using medication to unleash energy stronger than the human body itself for a short period. If that explosive force is greatly enhanced and the side effects minimized, could it achieve positive effects?"
After speaking, Xiao Tian continued, "Of course, I’m just offering you a perspective. Whether it’s feasible requires your further research."
In fact, Xiao Tian, who had taken the Genetic Lock Pills multiple times, knew the power of those side effects, akin to being painfully flayed alive.
Now raising this is merely to seek Adison Claire’s ability, attempting to break through from another angle.
Since Ghost Face can develop pills to unlock genetic codes, Adison Claire, once the head of biochemical experiments at the Water Drop Organization, should have no reason not to create something similar.
Moreover, historically, Adison Claire has shown to be much stronger in this field than Ghost Face. Xiao Tian holds great expectations for how far she can achieve.
After Xiao Tian’s detailed explanation, Adison Claire remained silent for five minutes before firmly stating, "No way! Once or twice might be possible, but if used excessively, it will only cause genetic collapse, resulting in a counterproductive effect."
Xiao Tian suddenly brightened up, for Adison Claire’s conclusion matched his own experiences afterwards!
He even made a special trip to the Northern Border, getting another half of a pendant from the Huang Family’s hand, which was not without a lot of effort.
Thinking of the Guardian God’s instructions from the Huang Family, Xiao Tian couldn’t help but wonder when he would be able to fulfill them.
However, now was not the time to dwell on those things; Adison Claire’s words, though closely linked to Xiao Tian’s experiences, still left it uncertain whether her knowledge applied to this direction, leaving him to patiently await her verdict.
Soon, Adison Claire delivered a delightful answer.
She touched her chin with one hand and shook the glass bottle in the other, saying, "However, your words just reminded me; unlocking the Genetic Lock has huge side effects, which I don’t intend to approach. But researching from another level has certain feasibility."
Xiao Tian waited precisely for these words, now everything was ready, just waiting to return to Huaxia and proceed with the plan.
By then, he would be responsible for concocting Ghost Face’s antidote, while Adison Claire would focus on the Water Drop Organization and researching how to activate human potential drugs, each doing their part, and undoubtedly reaping substantial benefits.
What’s more, Xiao Tian is very interested in that mysterious inheritance, and couldn’t help but prepare in advance.
Though the idea is beautiful, he did not know a scene shaking the entire world was awaiting his participation...
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Early the next morning, Xiao Tian and Xiang Yiting, joined by Adison Claire, stood at the village entrance as the sun slowly rose from the horizon, turning the newly sprouted malt golden, creating a vibrant scene.
It wasn’t long before the wooden doors opened, villagers exited their homes, seemingly prearranged, spontaneously gathering at the village entrance, chattering jovially and lively.
Once those coming to bid farewell had mostly gathered, Fujiwara Daisuke arrived belatedly, walking toward Xiao Tian, and said, "Our place is relatively backward, so you’ll have to suffer taking a donkey cart to leave."
Xiao Tian had no preference for walking or riding, but Xiang Yiting and Adison Claire, upon hearing they wouldn’t have to walk anymore, appeared very happy, as uncomfortable as the donkey cart might sound, it’s better than the hardship of walking!
Shortly thereafter, the sound of the clattering cart wheels came from behind the crowd, mixed with whip-like sounds and instructions from the carter’s mouth.
The crowd spontaneously parted, revealing the donkey cart and the carter holding a long whip.
Fujiwara Daisuke didn’t engage in much pleasantries, and after a slight bow, he said, "Since you are determined to leave, I won’t detain you any longer. I wish you a safe journey, take care!"
Xiao Tian clasped his hands in farewell, "Farewell!"
Thus, he took a seat beside the carter, while Xiang Yiting and Adison Claire sat on the rear both sides.
After the carter nodded slightly to Fujiwara Daisuke, he raised the long whip high, then suddenly swung it down with a crisp and loud crack.
The black donkey bearing the cart immediately stepped forward, proceeding along the narrow path ahead.
The bumpy ride continued until around three o’clock in the afternoon, when Xiao Tian and the others finally glimpsed the city’s outline, though still on the outskirts, several three or four-story buildings stood, markedly different from the small village they had stayed in earlier.
After stopping the donkey cart, the carter jumped off and, holding the reins with one hand, said, "You three need only walk about half an hour forward to reach the nearest downtown area, where transportation is convenient, and taxis can take you anywhere."
Xiao Tian promptly jumped down, waiting for Xiang Yiting and Adison Claire to descend as well before thanking the carter and waving him off as he returned the way he came.
After this bump, Xiang Yiting and Adison Claire both felt as if their bodies were falling apart, with aching muscles; however, neither voiced complaints, quietly following Xiao Tian.
Given Xiao Tian’s physique, he naturally didn’t fear such degrees of jostling.
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