New concept of the mysterious way to ascend to immortality

Chapter 234 New Employees
After the modification surgery was completed, Yuan Zhu began to direct Nie Yin to clean up the crime scene and put away the experimental equipment.

Without the frogs and orcs to torment, the autistic girl lowered her head and remained silent, her demeanor gradually turning gloomy, no longer as lively as when she tormented the orcs.

She bent down and carefully wiped the blood-stained equipment clean, arranged it neatly, and seemed to be enjoying the memory.

Yuan Zhu stood aside, silently giving a thumbs up to this spirited young woman.

He then continuously used Holy Light to illuminate the suspended orcs, the scattered bloodstains on the ground, and the residual contamination from the modification process. He destroyed everything with Holy Light, ensuring the warehouse was safe and clean enough not to contaminate the resources he had painstakingly collected.

Unfortunately, this hybrid orc was too weak. Its near-death health bar could not withstand the torment of the 'Holy Light Healing Spell', and it could only cling to its last breath and quietly recuperate.

After finishing all this, it was still before 11:30 a.m.

Yuan Zhu originally planned to take Nie Yin to the 'Frog Farm Site' in the suburbs again for investigation and surveying. He would then have the girl take the survey data back to [Rain Academy] and ask a professional tutor to design a [Frog Farm Construction Blueprint].

As a result, this half-dead 'orc' interrupted his plans.

Nie Yin's talent is not lacking; he was able to complete the modification of the 'orcs' even with zero practical experience. However, his personality flaws are too serious, and he does not have the ability to take care of the 'experimental subjects'.

According to Snake's calculations, if he didn't intervene and left the 'orc' in Nie Yin's care, there was an 80% chance that Nie Yin would take care of the tenacious orc until it died.

So after much deliberation, he decided to take the [Anti-Herrscher. Beastman] back to the haunted house for recuperation. After all, it was a prospective fighter he had purchased at great expense and signed an [Anti-Herrscher] contract with. Letting it die like this would have a high sunk cost.

He then ended the afternoon's inspection plan and said to the frog-killing girl, who had already packed her luggage, "That concludes today's inspection. Go back to the academy and look for any records of modifications to [Holy Light System. Ultimate Warrior]. With [Holy Light] being such a widespread (polluted) energy, your [Frog School] should have some modification cases in this area. Tomorrow, I will summon you again and take you to inspect our future corporate headquarters."

Upon hearing this, Nie Yin replied, "The academy has research records in this area, but I do not have the right to borrow relevant materials."

"Then go find your senior and ask her for help. I'll cover the expenses."

The half-elf was overjoyed, and his gloomy aura dissipated considerably: "Understood!"

Soon, Nie Yin, still unsatisfied after personally modifying an orc, slung his backpack over his shoulder, changed into his cloak, and happily left the warehouse. He secretly hoped that tomorrow he would have another opportunity to sneak into the deserted warehouse and illegally modify 'minority species' without anyone noticing.

These clandestine underground experiments, in a rudimentary yet unrestrained environment, are so exciting! So thrilling! The same modifications are much more exciting to be done in a laboratory.

Without a mentor to supervise her, without having to follow standard procedures, she could follow her inspiration and do whatever she wanted, without caring about the life or death of the test subjects, and freely squander (waste) the drugs. There was no criticism or suppression, only praise and recognition from her boss... She felt the joy of a caged bird escaping its cage and letting herself go.

Seeing the tiny figure, it skipped away excitedly.

Yuan Zhu then fed the orc a 'Insect City Pill' that could repair injuries and nourish vital energy. He then switched to his Tiger Demon form and swallowed the unconscious orc into his [Inner Universe] for temporary imprisonment and storage.

Then he switched back to human form, put on the masked man, and waved goodbye to the henchmen guarding the door.

"Keep an eye on the warehouse. Any news from [Cat House]?"

Zheng Hao quickly replied, "I have news. The delivery will be made tomorrow afternoon."

Yuan Zhu: "Okay, send more people over the next two days. I'll come again tomorrow."

With this batch of weapons, we can consider establishing our first trade with [Insect City] and replenishing our supply of 'Demon Insects' to refine [Insect Pillars], thus accelerating the formation of the Demon Realm.

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On the way home, Yuan Zhu talked with She She: "With Nie Yin, we can basically overcome technical problems in areas such as frog breeding, medicine making (body tempering fluid), and muscle modification. If we continue to invest resources in her training, with her abilities, she should be able to develop a 'modified version of chemically synthesized animal medicine' from my previous life and try to turn it into a 'power potion'."

Through previous exchanges and inquiries, Yuan Zhu gradually figured out the connections between Runing City's numerous medical laboratories, the underground dark fighting world, and the [Frog School].

Running is also known as the "Rain City" or the "Frog City." This is because the local climate is humid, with no distinct seasons, a constant temperature year-round, and two-thirds of the time spent in overcast or rainy weather, leading to an overpopulation of frogs.

Therefore, this land is exceptionally favored by the Frog God, giving birth to the renowned Frog School. On this land, the success rate of frog-type modification (Power Path) is 400% higher than in other regions!

This is an extremely high figure, especially once you leave the 'Running City area'. Other areas at the same latitude in the [Misty Mountains] only reach 120%-200%.

Once they leave this unique damp and rainy environment, the success rate of frog-based pollution control instantly drops back to normal levels.

Therefore, the pharmaceutical companies and private laboratories that have settled in Runing have all habitually devoted some of their energy to the research of [Enchanted Frog Potion], adapting to local conditions.

They take the traditional "Extreme Warrior" and make fancy modifications and upgrades, not only trying to develop more "types", but also constantly adjusting the higher-level "synthetic potions" to help muscle synthesis break through 2, 2, 2... and then verify the effects of each product through bloody and cruel underground battles, while making money from the audience.

Of course, the pharmaceutical companies that have joined Runing Pharmaceuticals are not limited to developing only frog-based drugs. Each company possesses core technologies, but how can they prove themselves to be superior to the others?

Naturally, they'll open up a single arena and compete using [Frog-type Potions]. Meanwhile, the exceptional stability of [Ultimate Warrior] makes it a top-tier experimental material. [Frog-type Potions] also have high practical value; finished 'Ultimate Warrior' potions can fetch a high price on the black market.

Therefore, investing in this field is not a loss; on the contrary, it can be considered a form of healthy competition.

Therefore, Yuan Zhu's path of "frog breeding, medicine making, and underground fighting" turned out to be a tacitly accepted "right path"; hiring Nie Yin was also a good fit for his profession.

"Unfortunately... we still lack capable people in areas such as underground fighter training, enterprise (frog farm) management, and supervising the construction progress of the [frog farm]... This Nie Yin is really too incompetent; his interpersonal skills are zero, and he's far too incomplete!"

Yuan Zhu longed to have a genius female college student who possessed top-notch scientific research capabilities, extraordinary management skills, was proficient in combat and could mass-produce fighters, was optimistic, cheerful, and generous, had a beautiful face, a great figure, and a sweet voice, and most importantly, was loyal and devoted to him, good in bed but not clingy, willing to sign the "Anti-Law Contract" to sell her soul, and was not competitive, jealous, or envious, and even though she had a low salary, she was enthusiastic about working 007 overtime without pay!
Compared to his ideal working girl, this Nie Yinxun was utterly inferior, falling short in every way. She couldn't even meet one of his standards. Was this the cruel reality? Snake: "So, boss, what do you plan to do? Interview another management talent and force-hire them using the [Anti-Law]? Or select an outstanding mortal from the [White Feather Society] and forcibly control them using the [Anti-Law]?"

After a moment's thought, Yuan Zhu shook his head: "Neither is good! The natives of Duling Star are too cunning. I'm still young, and I've only been here for less than three months. I don't have a deep understanding of the local 'tricks' yet. It wouldn't be good if I were tricked. Even someone as socially awkward and withdrawn as Nie Yin can bargain and draft a 'anti-law contract' that fully protects his own interests. I'm afraid I might get ripped off by the local old foxes if I'm not careful."

After taking office as the [Anti-Law Master], he received a large number of messages from 'predecessors', many of which were tragic cases of people trying to use the [Anti-Law] to harm and control others, only to be outmaneuvered and suffer heavy losses.

This forced him to only target honest and dull-witted orcs, or to sign a relatively fair contract with Nie Yin and proceed slowly.

Snake thought for a moment and agreed, "That's right. People who are truly good at 'management' must be quick-witted and shrewd. Relying solely on [Anti-Law] to control the other party makes it easy for them to exploit loopholes."

Yuan Zhu continued, "That's not all. Besides lacking a managerial talent skilled in communication and interpersonal skills, I also lack a martial arts instructor who can train my orcs. Such talent is even rarer. Don't you think... this sounds familiar?"

Yuan Zhu's combat strength is not high. His fighting style relies entirely on the powerful stats and talent of the [Tiger Demon], as well as his understanding of [Holy Light] and his skillful maneuvers.

In true close combat, he was only at the amateur level and couldn't shoulder the responsibility of training orc fighters. Even if he could raise orcs well and deeply modify them, he still lacked top-tier warriors to infuse them with soul.

Fortunately, just as he was struggling with this problem, he suddenly found a solution.

Upon hearing his question, Snake immediately searched the database and quickly found the answer: "Huh? Prisoner, are you talking about the brother and sister pair taken in by [Cicada City]?"

"Excellent! The little girl is clever and witty, eloquent, has a good sense of the big picture, and is good at socializing; the little boy is honest and taciturn, a martial arts prodigy, and exceptionally strong, learning things very quickly. Most importantly, they are young, orphaned, living in the impoverished Upper City, lacking educational resources, yet they are hardworking and ambitious, their minds untouched by the ways of the city. They have also benefited from my kindness, so they are highly loyal and have great potential."

"If I return to the Underworld, sign them up, and bring them back to Running, I can save them from their misery. These two orphans from another world are helpless and can only cling to me as their lifeline. At that time, the younger brother can train the beastmen through beatings and teach the Insect City martial arts; the older sister can act as my agent and manage the Frog Factory for me, both to monitor Nie Yin and to act as her mouth double. Mutual checks and balances, the art of an emperor."

Snake thought for a moment and agreed, "Grandpa is right, children are the easiest targets for PUA!"

...

Upon returning to the haunted house, Yuan Zhu quickly retrieved the unconscious beastman and placed it in the attic, then fell into a daze.

"How should we take care of it, help it adapt to the 'contamination transformation,' recover quickly, and return it to its peak?"

[Holy Light] is temporarily ruled out. This guy is already tainted by shadow pollution, and now that he's undergone [Frog-type Pollution] modification, applying Holy Light again won't heal him; instead, it will cleanse and destroy the pollution, exacerbating his injuries.

Injecting [Shadow] is also not right; the opponent's muscles are being eroded by [Frog-type Contamination]. If the [Shadow] is increased further, it will hinder the spread of the Frog-type erosion, causing the [Shadow System] to grow larger again and lose its [Power Pathway].

Snake: "We need to find a way to enhance its 'vitality,' to provide sufficient power and fuel for the 'frog-type erosion,' and to prevent its physical body from collapsing. Our current methods are all too 'shady.' I think we should try [disease pollution] to fight poison with poison, and to unearth its pathological and abnormal vitality?"

"This is even more hellish! Let me think... By the way, do you still have any [Blood Tomatoes]?"

Yuan Zhu suddenly realized that the blood tomatoes of [Xiaoxi Hongjie] were a 'natural treasure' that could replenish life force and repair flesh and blood injuries; the side effect was mental pollution, causing people to become close to and worship [Buddha Tomato].

"It's all used up; the members of the White Feather Society have exchanged it all."

Yuan Zhu then asked, "Does the [Insect Elixir] work?"

"It was quite effective, successfully keeping its life hanging by a thread and preventing it from worsening. However, the 'insect pill' is very potent, and its body is weak with limited digestive and decomposition abilities, so eating more would be useless."

"Then we can only go to the [House of Happiness] to find a way to replenish 'life' without side effects."

Yuan Zhu took out a coin from his [Soul Space], flicked it with his thumb, and as he fell, a spatial fluctuation swept over his body. After a brief period of weightlessness, his feet touched the ground, and when he opened his eyes again, he was already in [Happy Home].

The captain pulled up a chair from somewhere and sat down, reading a newspaper. Hearing the noise, he turned to Yuan Zhu: "Oh, you're here? Waiting for Lü to bring them back?"

???

Yuan Zhu looked puzzled: "Waiting for what?"

The captain turned his gaze back to the newspaper: "You didn't know? Lü Rang and Mai Lili have been sent to the [Underground World] for a trial mission. I thought you were here waiting for news."

"They're on a mission? The spatial passage to the [Underworld] has already been established?"

The captain nodded: "That's right, it's finished. The spacetime coordinates of the [Underground World] have now been captured and anchored by the [Happy House]. The flow of time has also been locked in sync, so there's no longer the possibility of leaving once and then re-entering a hundred years later, or the time after that going back 20 years."

Yuan Zhu: "Then how is the current flow of time calculated?"

Captain: "This [Foam World] is quite large, so the flow rate is relatively slow, and can be adjusted between 3 and 20 times. However, each adjustment of the [Speed ​​Difference] requires the divine power of the [King Momo], which is very costly. I am currently anchoring the [Speed ​​Difference] at [10 times], which means spending one day in the [Happy Home] and ten days in the [Underground World]. Every three days, the [Underground World] will undergo a [Moon Worship Ceremony], allowing the residents of the Insect City to go to the surface and contaminate and incubate the 'Silkworm Seeds'."

Yuan Zhu: "What are the tasks Lü assigned them? How long will it last? Is it dangerous?"

"It will be somewhat difficult, but you won't die. I've selected a few bodyguards from your [territory] to secretly follow you, which will ensure your safety. If any unexpected events occur, they can also return to [Happy Home] in time. As for the mission itself, it's simply to go to the surface and perform a [Moon Worship]. We'll know the outcome in no more than three days."

Yuan Zhu: "Can I enter the [Underground World] now?"

"No, the passage is blocked. We can only begin the second descent after they return."

(End of this chapter)