Thousand-Faced Dragon

Chapter 162 Dragon Vein Evolution
After the ball ended, Kuku and Rean returned to their bedroom early.

Inside the enormous alchemical cauldron, potions were already being cooked, with a large amount of precious dragon-type materials being added in.

The chaotic cauldron shimmered with a faint light; the once clear water had become murky, turning into a bottomless, dark whirlpool.

In alchemy, the cauldron of potions also symbolizes the cradle of life.

The potion is not simply a medicine, but a "newborn fetus (life)" that is returned to the body and "decompressed like a compressed file".

That was a new beginning in biomedicine (physics) and religious theology (magic), signifying the start of the path of evolution.

"Uh, is there any anesthetic?" Rean looked at the scalpel above his head, a little panicked. Wasn't it said that for the initial advancement, all you needed to do was take some medicine?

"No. But you can enter the dream space later, so you shouldn't feel any pain."

Kuku drew lines on Rean's body, preparing the position to make the cut, while on the table next to him, large items such as the Black Dragon Crystal, Dragon Eye, and Dragon Breath Glands were soaking in a solution.

Evolution is not something that can be accomplished overnight. Evolutions that take a slightly larger leap require at least half a month or even half a year of "treatment".

Whether or not to use knives, or how many potions to take, depends on the skill level of the "Evolutionist".

Clearly, Kuku is the best in this regard.

"I can indeed give you some magic potions to slightly increase your species level and physical limits. But can you guarantee that you'll find a more trustworthy evolutionist within six months?"

The answer is obvious. Since it's unlikely that we'll find an Evolutionist of this level and trustworthiness later, Kuku decides to take care of the big things for Rean first.

First, plan the route and lay a solid foundation and framework. Then, when problems arise or new needs emerge, you can simply find other evolutionists to make minor repairs.

A normal first evolution is to slightly break the shackles of life, at most involving a small knife, but Rean's evolution this time is clearly the opposite.

"Black Dragon Breath requires a combination of Black Dragon Crystal and Black Dragon Breath Glands. These things cannot be obtained through simple evolution. I'll prepare them for you first, and you can activate them directly when you need to use them."

The changes in potions are more like a gradual evolution in essence, like upgrading the components inside a computer case, but many "peripherals" are difficult to obtain reliably.

Rean, the Red Dragonborn, can evolve to possess the breath of a Red Dragon, but his internal conflict makes it nearly impossible for him to obtain the breath and similar abilities of a Black Dragon through potions. Therefore, it is necessary to transplant "external devices" into him.

It's worth mentioning that, due to the acquisition of the main brain material, this auxiliary material also yielded some main brain essence, which can be used to upgrade Rean's "second core," enabling him to enter normal overclocking mode.

After confirming that Rean had awakened his psychic abilities, he also made an external port for a "psychic crystal" to facilitate Rean's external projection of his psychic abilities.

A skilled evolutionist can adjust the evolution path based on the materials and the recipient's condition.

Surgery and potions are common methods for evolutionists, and therefore a normal evolutionist is often a workshop that must have alchemists, healers, potion makers, and some high-level ones even have enchanters and necromancers.

"You can cry out in pain, but whatever you do, don't move. If my hand shakes even slightly, you might be crying for half a year."

Kuku gripped the dagger and slowly sliced ​​it across Rean's back, preparing to perform the transplant surgery. Now, the "peripheral" would link with the flesh and blood body during the potion's evolution.

"Use my soul power to activate the second dragon crystal, making it a second brain. It will take over the power of the Black Dragon system. After that, you will need to take three to five potions. I have already written down the materials needed for the Black Dragon; any potion maker can handle that."

Only through simultaneous internal and external changes can the path of evolution truly begin, but it will take time for it to stabilize.

An average evolutionist might need several surgeries (adjustments) and a long period of medication for their first evolution, but Kuku is confident that it will be successful in one go.

In Kuku's view, now is the most suitable time for evolution. Rean is about to enter the Dragon's Sleep to digest the Black Dragon Soul, which is equivalent to "fusion" the complete Black Dragon system into Rean's body.

The dragon crystal is gradually dissolving in the potion. It will gather dragon essence and become Rean's second core. If it were an ordinary dragonborn, it would be a recipe for a mental breakdown.

"All right."

With a scoop, Kuku retrieved a jet-black crystal, its surroundings shimmering with arcane light, like a star fallen to earth.

"Perfect. Eat it, your first potion."

Potions don't necessarily take the form of a liquid. This "Dragon Crystal," having absorbed the essence of a large amount of dragon materials, can be considered a "parasitic black dragon egg," forming a second "dragon head" within Rean's body. Rean sighed, opened his mouth, and it melted instantly in his mouth; surprisingly, it was even a little sweet.

"Anything else?" Rean was at least relatively calm, and could even joke around.

"There's one more. We're also worried about not having enough materials for the surgery here, so we can get more on the spot." Normally, it should be enough, but if Rean is a "big eater," or if the surgery fails or the potion absorption fails, then a second one will be needed.

Another small black dragon has been locked in and can be used as backup material if necessary.

Purple Rose would probably be willing to help Rean, while the Goddess City Lord would happily pretend she saw nothing.

Some unlucky players might encounter a lousy Evolutionist and need three or four times the amount of materials.

The repeated modifications are not for enhancement or evolution, but rather to fix the mistakes made in the previous ones.

"Ha, it's really pitiful."

"Ugh!" But Rean's sarcastic remarks stopped there. His body temperature suddenly soared and his head throbbed with pain.

Various rejection reactions can be quite severe; without medication, the pain could be excruciating.

"Go into the Hall of Heroes, I'll take care of the rest. You should be almost awake by then, just remember to take your medicine on time."

Rean's consciousness gradually faded, and when he opened his eyes again, he was already in the Hall of Heroes. He could no longer feel the pain all over his body; Kuku must have cut off his senses.

He glanced at the entrance to Valhalla and saw that people were already trying to enter. Perhaps everyone had gone to bed early today because they all knew that today was the last day.

"Come in, it won't cause any problems." Beside Rean's convulsing body, Kuku continued to operate steadily and efficiently.

"Hi, are you leaving already? Senior Kuku, I've come to see you off." Purple Rose poked her head out from the doorway and looked inside with a smile.

Seeing Rean's healthy body and the surrounding furnishings, she nodded in satisfaction.

The most cheating aspect of the magical girl system lies in the fact that the physical body can infinitely "beastify," ultimately transforming into beasts. They don't need any effort in bloodline evolution; the bloodline of beasts is destined to stand at the top of the world.

"Just say it, I'm busy." Kuku didn't even turn his head; he had already seen through everything.

I can't control it, and I don't want to.

"Uh, I'm a little embarrassed. How can a lady say such things? I hope he won't hear me."

"No. If you're asking about his physical condition, after he wakes up, with the help of healing spells, he'll be as strong as an ox... no, like a dragon."

"Ugh, I was just asking about our date schedule. Are you serious?"

Five minutes later, Purple Rose left satisfied, having gotten the answer she wanted.

Actually, she's quite busy. Both magical girls are in terrible condition and need her to keep them in check. Tonight looks like they're in danger as well.

Listening to the sound of Purple Rose skipping away, Kuku sighed and shook his head.

"Beasts, always thinking by instinct, are truly enviable."

More than an hour later, Kuku finished its work, "Kusla" collapsed and shut down, its consciousness entering Valhalla.

At this moment, most of the disciples arrived, and Rean also looked over with anticipation.

Kuku patted Rean on the shoulder, gave him a sympathetic look, and then turned his attention to the "disciples".

"Let's begin the lesson. This is the last lesson. If there's anything you don't understand, or any brilliant ideas you have, tell me, and I'll try my best to answer them. Don't worry, don't be confused. My story has already ended, and I hope that one day you will also enter Valhalla."

(End of this chapter)