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Chapter 171 Elf Judgment! An Enhanced Male-Slaying Drug from Another World!? (Burst Update, Requesting Monthly Tickets and Subscriptions)
Another world, a convalescent area for wounded soldiers!
Before dawn, Wan Facai, carrying two steaming hot boxes of fried fish, hummed a little tune as he pushed open the door to the ward.

"Ankang, it's time to go for your checkup!"

The rich aroma of fried food instantly filled the entire room, and An Kang's nose twitched involuntarily, his Adam's apple bobbing.

He looked at Wan Facai's bulging mouth and curled his lips in disgust: "Eating this so early in the morning, don't you find it greasy?"

"Hey, it smells delicious!" Wan Facai slyly waved another box in front of him, then quickly put it away, let out a burp, and said, "Want some? Ha, no way!"

"Get lost! I have food too! But I'll have to wait!" An Kang said defiantly, but his eyes were fixed on the box. In the end, he couldn't hold back any longer. "...Let me try your food."

Wan Facai laughed: "Ha~ The doctors and nurses are watching closely, making sure you don't eat anything greasy."

“That was before!” An Kang straightened his neck, feeling full of energy. “Now it’s different. I feel like I could take down a cow!”

Seeing An Kang's greedy look, Wan Facai laughed and shoved the box into his hand: "Eat up, eat up. Look at you, so pathetic. If the data doesn't look good later, don't blame me if Researcher Wang comes after you."

Ankang snatched it away and took a big bite.

The crispy outer layer and tender fish meat exploded in my mouth, this long-lost, homey taste was a million times better than the nutritional meals arranged by the hospital.

After eating and drinking their fill, Wan Facai accompanied An Kang to the inspection center.

Upon arriving at their destination, both of them were stunned.

The waiting area was filled with people, many of whom were wearing hospital gowns. Some of the faces were not from their unit, but Ankang recognized many of them.

"Wow, what a setup." Wan Facai nudged An Kang's arm. "I thought Professor Deng had only chosen you. Turns out it's a training course."

An Kang glared at A Fa, then moved closer to a soldier with a bandage wrapped around his arm and said, "Brother, you're doing this too..."

The soldier grinned and flexed his fingers: "Hey, one of the first testers. The medicine I used yesterday doesn't hurt as much today. What kind of injury do you have?"

"I was unlucky before, I broke my ribs!"

"Oh, your injury is quite serious! My injury is just a graze from a sharp blade, it's much minor!"

A man with a splint on one of his toes immediately chimed in, "That's nothing! The doctor said my injury was more serious, so I had to take a much larger dose. After taking the medicine, I vomited so much that I felt like I was going to throw up my internal organs. But believe it or not, I can use my toes again today."

This soldier's toe was broken when something fell on it during construction; it's a rather unusual injury.

"Hey, have you heard? This medicine was extracted from a giant octopus from another world!"

"Nonsense! It was clearly caused by a deep-sea fish."

"No, I heard from Old Li in the cookhouse that it's extracted from a kind of mushroom, and eating one bite will keep you energized all day!"

"That's strange, why is my second son so angry after I took the medicine?"

"The second son is angry?"

"right……"

Everyone chattered excitedly, sharing their inside stories, medication experiences, and side effects. The atmosphere was lively, with no trace of the wounded's dejection.

As Ankang listened, he suddenly began to appreciate something different.

He discovered that his comrades around him either had minor cuts and bruises or slight fractures in their feet, but none of them had broken several bones into several pieces like him.

He estimated that he was the one who was most seriously injured.

Previously, the hospital admitted more seriously injured patients, but none of them came here for testing.

This means that the researchers did not treat them as expendable resources, but only gradually expanded the treatment to wounded soldiers like him after ensuring that the risks were under control.

A warm feeling welled up in my heart, completely different from the heat brought on by the medicine.

He looked at Wan Facai, who was also looking at him. Wan winked and mouthed silently, "The treatment is pretty good, isn't it?"

After waiting in line, you will undergo a detailed personal check-up.

When it was Ankang's turn, after a thorough examination, the results came out quickly. The doctor looked at the data panel with an undisguised smile on his face: "Comrade Ankang, your recovery is even better than we expected! All the indicators are close to perfect!"

"Doctor, I feel like I'm recovering very quickly. Could you give me a form to return to the team now?"

"Dream on! Let's observe for a while longer."

As An Kang and many of his comrades received treatment, the treatment and recovery data of other warriors injured on the otherworldly battlefield were also collected.

The effect was very good. Apart from a lot of side effects in the initial stage of taking the repair solution, there were not many problems in the later stage.

It is estimated that the scope of treatment can be expanded in a few days, and applications for Phase II and Phase III clinical trials can be submitted.
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Another world, in the southern forest zone, more than 350 kilometers away from the portal.

The thick, humid air clung to my face, making it hard to breathe.

Accompanied by a series of low, humming sounds that sent chills down your spine, the cloyingly sweet scent that permeated the forest was blown everywhere.

Lani and the elven warriors behind her held their breath, barefoot, carefully making their way around a colorful sweet-spotted bee colony.

These sweet, venomous bees, each the size of a plum, are extremely difficult to deal with and dangerous.

They are extremely difficult to be affected by mental magic. If disturbed, they will not only sting people, but will also self-destruct after stinging.

While the explosive force of the sweet poison bee may not be able to tear through flesh, the venom it sprays out can cause unbearable pain if it comes into contact with the skin.

"hiss……"

A young elf slipped and nearly fell into a vine where a sweet poisonous bee was resting.

Luckily, Lani reacted quickly and pulled her back.

Several patrolling wasps were startled and flew over, emitting a warning buzz.

Everyone froze instantly, even their breathing stopped.

Fortunately, the poisonous bees circled around twice, seemingly finding no direct threat, and then slowly flew away.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, but their backs were already covered in a cold sweat.

“Kyle, do you want us to end this painful journey early?” another female elf asked in a low voice, giving the impetuous young elf a disapproving glare.

“I…I didn’t mean to, Leah.” Kyle’s face turned bright red.

"Alright, cheer up." Lani's voice wasn't loud, but it silenced everyone. "We've run out of magical equipment, all we have left is our lives, so be careful and cherish them."

Without their magical equipment and elven war bows, they were like tigers with their teeth pulled, unable to use even 70% of their abilities, and could only rely on their superhuman physical strength and forest experience to travel.

Finally, just before darkness fell, they crossed this deadly area without incident.

A clump of low bushes laden with red berries appeared ahead, which brightened the eyes of the elves who hadn't eaten much for two days.

"It can replenish your energy!"

Lani picked a fruit, wiped it with her sleeve, and popped it into her mouth. The sweet and sour juice burst in her mouth, easing her tense nerves slightly.

The elves devoured their food, while Lia moved closer to Lani, her face etched with worry.

"Lani, once we cross the fruit mountain ahead, we'll reach New Erigian City on the kingdom's border. What do you think... the governors will say to us?"

Lani picked another fruit and handed it to her, saying calmly, "They definitely will, and they'll separate us for individual questioning. They might even use memory-checking magic!"

"Memory censorship?" Some elves shuddered.

That was clearly not a magic that would make people feel comfortable.

“Well…should we agree on our story first? I don’t want to be subjected to memory censorship, it’s too painful!” Kyle, whose mouth was red from eating, nervously leaned over. “Let’s say we fought to the death, and in the end…”

“No need.” Lani shook her head, interrupting him. “Just tell the truth, and be natural. The failure of this mission is entirely my responsibility, and has little to do with you. The enemy… sigh!”

Looking at her compatriots who had followed her but were now prisoners, a pang of guilt swept through her heart.

Every warrior in the Forest Kingdom is incredibly valuable, and they are generally not executed unless they commit a heinous crime like treason.

But they may be imprisoned for decades or even centuries.

This is an unbearable torment for a freedom-loving spirit.

“But what if…” Kyle wanted to say something more.

“There’s no ‘what if’,” Lani said firmly. “Lies won’t last more than three sentences in front of the elders; they’ll only increase your suspicion. Remember, the mistake was my command, not your courage. The memory check will be used on me at most.”

Upon hearing this, the surrounding elves fell silent, and their gazes toward Lani became complicated.

Kyle chewed on a piece of fruit and muttered under his breath, "Actually... humans aren't that bad. At least they didn't lay a hand on us, and some of the food they gave us tasted alright..."

"Shut up!" Leah snapped immediately. "Don't mention evil humans!"

Although she said that, for some reason, her voice sounded weak.

During this brief moment of rest, a discordant soft sound suddenly rang out from the depths of a silent forest.

It was the sound of pebbles falling and hitting the branches.

"Who?"

"alert!"

Lani gave a low shout, and all the elves tensed up instantly, instinctively forming a circle around her to protect her.

The shadows of the trees swayed, and lithe figures flashed among the trees, their movements swift and silent, carrying the unique elegance of the elves.

"They're our people!" Kyle exclaimed in surprise after recognizing the outline of the other person's clothes.

"It's a tribal patrol of rangers!"

The tense atmosphere immediately eased, and the anxiety that had been hanging over me for the past two days finally subsided.

After confirming that they were allies, Lani raised her head, her lips slightly pursed, and a clear, melodious whistle echoed through the forest.

This is a secret code used by the Yun clan's wandering knights to confirm their identities.

The figure in the woods responded, and a similarly clear whistle rang out.

But they're not from their clan!
At the same time, everyone's hearts were in their throats.

Instead of putting away their weapons and closing in, the wandering knights spread out even faster, surrounding the dozen or so of them from all sides.

Behind the shadows of the trees, dozens of dark arrows silently aimed at them.

It wasn't a welcome, it was an encirclement.

"What's going on?" Leah's voice tightened. "Why are they putting up this kind of show of force against us?"

"Don't move." Lani's voice remained calm. "Take out everything you got from the humans and throw it on the ground."

Although the crowd was puzzled, they immediately did as instructed.

Kyle frantically rummaged through his pockets, and some fruit fell out and rolled to his feet.

Their compliance seemed to have worked, and the encirclement did not tighten further.

A figure slowly emerged from behind a huge ironwood tree.

She wore an exquisite set of fiery red soft armor, held a longbow carved with flame patterns, and wore a magical mask made from the trunk of a sacred tree, revealing only her sharp eyes.

"Lani, I thought you had already returned to the embrace of Mother Goddess."

The other person's voice was clear, carrying an undisguised schadenfreude.

Upon hearing this voice, Lani's brows furrowed instantly.

“Cerine?” she said coldly. “Why are you patrolling here?”

The elf Celine is the ranger squad leader of the Fire Clan.

Lani is the captain of the Yun clan's ranger squad.

The Fire Clan and the Cloud Clan of the Forest Kingdom were relatively peaceful in ancient times, but now, putting the names of the two elven clans together represents endless competition and friction.

At the Kingdom Martial Arts Tournament held once every five years, both sides were so eager to shove each other's heads into a cesspool.

Unfortunately, in ancient times, after the Cloud Clan's elves were captured by humans, some important elves betrayed the Forest Kingdom, becoming shameful guides and causing devastating casualties to the Fire Clan.

This has led to a significant rift between the two sides.

The Fire Clan also had members who were captured and transformed into corrupted elves by humans, and then took the opportunity to retaliate against the Cloud Clan.

Anyway, the two clans have been hurting and hating each other, and now they've both become politically correct.

Celine removed her hood and mask, revealing a beautiful, thin, but slightly mean-looking face.

Her gaze swept over Lani and her group's disheveled appearance, finally settling on the piece of fruit at Kyle's feet, staring at it intently for two seconds.

"What, Lani, aren't you welcoming me?" She chuckled. "Or has the Yun Clan's elite rangers forgotten all the proper welcoming etiquette after their defeat? Oh, ha, is the Yun Clan's old habit acting up again?"

“Cerine, I’ll say it again,” Lani said, not bothering to waste words with her, and threw a standard human dagger on the ground with a crisp sound. “I have urgent military intelligence and need to see the Kingdom’s War Elder through the Sacred Tree!”

When the War Elders were mentioned, Celine's expression finally changed.

But she quickly reverted to her haughty demeanor, strolling over slowly and tapping the dagger on the ground with the tip of her bow.

"Human weapons? It seems you've gained quite a bit on this journey." Celine's tone was full of sarcasm. "I wonder if the elders will believe your military intelligence when they see these things, or will they first try you for treason?"

The elves around him changed their expressions drastically, and Kyle was so angry that his face turned red.

"You bullshit!"

“Shut up, Kyle,” Lani snapped, looking directly into Celine’s eyes as she said, each word distinct, “Celine, this is not the time for bickering. Our intelligence concerns the safety of the kingdom and the clan. If anything goes wrong because of your delay, can you bear the responsibility?”

Celine's smile froze for a moment.

She could mock Lani's failures to her heart's content, but she would never dare to joke about the safety of the kingdom.

"Hmph, all talk and no action." Celine snorted coldly, finally abandoning her playful attitude, and waved to the rangers behind her.

"Confiscate all their weapons."

She walked up to Lani, lowered her voice, and said in a volume only the two of them could hear, "My old friend, I hope to see you on the battlefield again someday."

"I don't want to see you in court!"

Lani's face turned pale, then she suppressed her anger and put on the shackles sent by her elven kin once again.

……

One day later, in the border city of New Erigian in the Forest Kingdom, beneath the giant sacred tree in the city center.

This new city, rebuilt in the name of an ancient elven city, is less a city and more a meticulously crafted forest of treehouses.

Looking around, the buildings and nature are intertwined and coexist harmoniously. There are no towering spires like those of the ancient city of Erigian, and in many places, one can still vaguely see the integration of stone and trees.

Here, everywhere is a fortress for defense and habitation.

The Ranger Commander, the Town Governor, and representatives of various clans of New Erigian surrounded the open space in front of the Sacred Tree.

Their eyes were all fixed on the disheveled figures under the canopy of the sacred tree.

Lani and her team members, under the watchful eyes of the world, awaited a trial concerning honor and life and death, as prisoners.

The shackles on their wrists remained cold; they were Celine's handiwork, and also a welcome gift from the Fire Clan.

In the crowd, Celine, holding her longbow with flame patterns, had a faint smile on her lips as she watched her old rival's predicament with great interest.

"Lani Linda Egg Cloud".

The governor of New Erigian, a bearded male elf, spoke in a booming voice, “I need you to confirm your previous statement again.”

Lani raised her head, her jawline taut, and her gaze swept past the governor to Celine not far away.

“I, Lani Linda Aigle Yun, swear by my soul and the honor of my clan, that everything I have seen and heard is true. This experience concerns the life and death of my clan, and I demand an immediate audience with the War Elders!”

Her voice wasn't loud, but it reached the ears of every elf clearly.

The governor remained expressionless and continued to ask questions according to procedure: "Then will you once again receive the blessings of the Mother Goddess and the Prophet, and undergo the memory probe of the magical mind network?"

"This is an insult to us."

Kyle couldn't help but growl, the shackles rattling as she struggled.

"Shut up, Kyle." Lani didn't turn around; she knew that any slight lack of cooperation at this moment would be interpreted as guilt.

She looked directly at the consul and uttered three words with unwavering resolve.

"I am willing!"

As she finished speaking, several Yun clan wanderers behind her responded in unison.

The governor nodded in satisfaction and turned to the priest of the sacred tree, who was dressed in a moon-white robe.

"We can begin. The high priest of the capital will also participate in this memory exploration. Once it is confirmed that Lani is not in danger, you may be granted the qualification to meet the war elders."

The priestess stepped forward slowly, her eyes filled with compassion, as if she felt sorry for these lost lambs.

"Lani, and the warriors of the Cloud Clan, I hope you can rediscover the guidance of the Sacred Tree and reconnect with the Divine Network. I also hope you can withstand this memory probe. The High Priest is watching you all along."

After saying that, she took a dagger from her bosom.

The dagger is entirely dark green, formed by fusing rare metal elements with the trunk of a sacred tree and condensing them through magic. It is covered with mysterious runes.

Lani silently rolled up her sleeves, revealing her forearms.

On that smooth skin, an old scar was faintly visible. Every elf, upon reaching adulthood, undergoes a sacred ritual, inscribing a wound on their arm to connect their spiritual power with the spiritual network of the sacred tree.

From then on, they were able to use the power of the sacred tree to awaken and communicate with their compatriots thousands of miles away, and even share memories and power.

However, to prevent captured members of their tribe from leaking information or being used by enemies to contaminate the network, the mind network will automatically blacklist any elf who goes to war if they crush their personal synchronization device.

To reconnect, one must undergo this rigorous ritual.

Although Lani and the others were standing right in front of the sacred tree, they were like lonely souls isolated from the entire world.

Unable to establish telepathic connections with anyone, they could only rely on the most primitive method: waiting for this magical review in order to transmit the extremely urgent intelligence back to the kingdom's capital and attract the attention of the war elders.

The priest, holding a dagger, began chanting ancient prayers.

Celine stood a short distance away, arms crossed, watching coldly; her soft laughter just reached Lani's ears.

"Lani, enjoy it. If the Mother Goddess sees even the slightest glimpse of your ambiguous relationship with humans in your memories, your Yun clan's already less-than-glorious history will be further tarnished."

Lani stiffened for a moment, but didn't turn around to look at her.

She simply stretched her arm out a little straighter, meeting the green-glowing dagger.

The cold tip of the knife touched the old scar on his arm.

Then, she embraced the sacred tree.

Then, the Sacred Tree's surging magical power, like a torrent bursting its banks, rushed into Lani's depleted spiritual sea through the newly opened wound on her arm.

hum!
Her world was instantly filled with the whispers of billions of elves.

Countless thoughts, emotions, and images, like a surging galaxy, exploded in her consciousness.

Like a lone boat, she was suddenly thrown back into the turbulent sea after a long period of isolation.

Countless images began to emerge continuously.

Their team's initial actions were all replicated.

In the dark, dense forest, they used their innate talents to set up one ingenious and deadly trap after another. Every elf's face carried the confidence of a hunter.

Inside the Prophet's Tree Fortress in the Elven capital, a high priest thousands of miles away witnessed all of this through the sacred tree and was filled with admiration.

This is the pride of the elves, their forte: jungle warfare.

New Erigion City

Seeing the pain on Lani's face, Celine hugged her longbow, her smile deepening.

She really wanted to see Lani die after her lies were exposed.

The exploration of magical memories continues silently.

Lani saw a huge shadow streak across the sky.

Those were not wyverns, nor any known flying magical beasts. They were made entirely of metal, covered in steel, and much faster than the airships inhabited by cavemen.

These steel birds spewed blue flames from their bellies, emitting a roar that tore through the air.

"What the hell is that!"

The High Priest and the priests of New Erigian City witnessed this scene through memory detection magic.

Immediately afterwards, a dense rain of fire fell from the sky, turning the elves' prized trap zone into a sea of ​​fire.

The earth trembled, and ancient trees snapped in agony.

The confidence on Lani's team's faces was instantly replaced by astonishment and bewilderment.

Before they could recover from the devastating blow, a figure darted out from the woods.

The enemies took out crossbows that were strangely shaped, similar to cave-dwelling half-humans, but smaller and longer.

They aimed the crossbow bolts and then fired them.

A series of whooshing sounds filled the air. Although the elven warriors drew their bows to fight back, their attacks could not break through the enemy's defensive points.

The elves were hit, and many of them collapsed to the ground, convulsing, completely unable to resist.

The whole process was breathtakingly fast.

From a confident hunter to a helpless prisoner, it only takes a few minutes.

Upon seeing this, the High Priest and the priests of the new city of Erangel, who shared the memories, fell silent.

They were truly dumbfounded.

Celine saw that the priest being interrogated had his eyes closed and a look of pain on his face, but his smile grew even brighter.

She envisioned Lani being captured, then humiliated, betrayed, and rendered powerless...

However, not being within the visual network of the Sacred Tree, she never imagined it would be such an unprecedented war.

The priest's spying continued.

After Lani wakes up, she interacts with humans, then recounts her experiences during her captivity, and finally describes the world that the human named Su Mingjin depicts—a world beyond their imagination…

Although the memories are fragmented and blurry, the core information is incredibly clear.

Thousands of miles away, in the capital of the Forest Kingdom, lies the Prophet's Tree Fortress.

The white-haired high priest suddenly opened his eyes and said in a deep voice to the attendants in front of him, "Lani of the Yun clan has not had her memories corrupted, nor has she shown any signs of betrayal. The enemy... is an unprecedented threat!"

"Report this intelligence to the King immediately! Conventional warfare is ineffective against them!"

New Erigion City.

The light barrier dissipated, and the priest withdrew his magic, his face somewhat pale.

She turned to the consul and shook her head with difficulty: "Your Excellency, no problems have been found."

"No?" The governor's gaze swept over Celine, whose face was deathly pale, before returning to Lani, who was being supported by two elves and whose eyes were vacant. "Then test everyone else! I need 100% confirmation! We can't let the fallen elves roam the city of New Erigian."

"Yes."

Magical Memory Peeping is a spell with many side effects.

If not performed properly, it can even cause the patient to develop dementia.

If the elf resists in their heart, the magic is also prone to errors and other problems, and may even backfire on the caster.

The caster must either have a high level of magical skill or be unafraid of the backlash from these spells.

This time, with the help of a high priest with strong magical abilities, and with Lani's cooperation, no bad memories were detected.

The subsequent exploration was tedious and quick.

Kyle and several other Cloud Clan rangers stepped forward one by one to receive the ceremony.

The result was exactly the same as Lani's.

Their memories pieced together a chilling truth—the enemy was powerful!

The consul remained silent for a long time before finally waving his hand.

"Crack!"

With a crisp sound, the magic-suppressing shackles binding Lani and the others were unlocked one by one.

Almost simultaneously, their originally dull green hair began to emit a faint, soft light again, as if breathing, greedily absorbing the magical energy in the air and repairing their mental wounds.

They regained their freedom, but there was no cheering as expected.

The entire Yun clan squad stood quietly, awaiting the final verdict.

The governor looked at them, his stern face revealing no emotion, his voice still booming: "Lani, and your squad members. Although you have been cleared of suspicion of treason, the fact remains that the operation failed and you were all captured."

"As punishment for this failure, I hereby announce that you will remain in custody for another three months as a warning to others."

This result brought a sigh of relief to many of the surrounding elves.

Not being executed as a traitor is already the best outcome.

Lani's eyes regained a glimmer of clarity. She did not argue, but simply bowed slightly: "We accept the punishment. But we implore Your Excellency to do something to rescue the other compatriots who are still imprisoned."

"I understand." The governor waved his hand. "Take them away."

The guards stepped forward and escorted Lani and the others back to their cells.

The crowd parted automatically to make way, and Celine stood by the roadside. She didn't look at Lani, but kept her head down, staring at her longbow with flame patterns. No one could see her expression.

A very low voice drifted over as Lani walked past her.

"Hey, were those enemies you encountered very strong?"

Lani didn't stop walking. She turned her head and gave her a deep look: "If you are captured, put your hands behind your head, and maybe you will be punished less severely!"

After watching Lani and the others leave, the elves in the open space gradually dispersed.

The consul stood alone, looking up to the north, the direction from which the enemy was coming.

A cold wind blew by, making his beard a little messy.

After a long while, he murmured to himself in a voice only he could hear.

"The High Priest informed us through magic that conventional warfare might be ineffective against them... Mr. Tiaret, what do you think we should do?"

"I don't know, everything awaits the decision of the king and the prophet."

The governor sighed, gripping his elven sword tightly: "This damned war!"
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Another world, a life science research institute.

"Team Leader Ding, the Phase I clinical trial report for the repair drug has been completed."

Ding Jingming yawned, took the report, and quickly flipped through the data, his brows relaxing slightly.

"The recovery is progressing 7% faster than expected. Side effects are mainly neuropathic pain and mood instability caused by tachycardia; vomiting has been isolated incidents. The progress is going very smoothly!"

"With General Manager Ding on the case, one person is worth three."

"Stop flattering and focus on research. You can apply to enter Phase II clinical trials now."

"Okay, immediately organize the materials and apply for the second phase of testing! Also, write a report for President Su, hoping to bring back some finished products to send to the front line."

"understand!"

After all that was settled, his deputy researcher laughed and said, "Professor Ding, I think if our results are promoted and doctors see the effects of this, they'll probably worship us."

"Haha, they're probably laughing in their sleep!"

Ding Jingming instructed people to organize the data in preparation for expanding the scale of clinical trials.

The research institute entered its second phase due to this achievement, and the cheers were so loud they almost lifted the roof off.

Before I knew it, more than two months had passed since I arrived in the other world.

And the period of small-scale breakthroughs in scientific research results has also arrived.

The reports were compiled and neatly arranged on Su Mingjin's desk.

She picked up the top one, which was the Life Group's repair fluid, as expected.

But the next one surprised her.

"Project Title: Research on Side Effect Neutralizer of Life Repair Fluid"

"Research findings: A novel combination of compounds has been discovered that has a strong activating and stimulating effect on dormant human hair follicles, promoting secondary hair growth, and clinically manifested as... curing male pattern baldness."

Su Mingjin's gaze unconsciously drifted towards the name at the report's signature.

She remembered clearly that the project leader, Ding Jingming, also seemed to be a hair loss patient, right?

No wonder the emotions in this report almost overflow from the page.

She put down the report and picked up the next one to read.

After reading the report, she looked somewhat strange.

"...Detection revealed that this substance can selectively inhibit phosphodiesterase 5, increase cyclic guanosine monophosphate concentration, promote relaxation of corpus cavernosum smooth muscle, and increase blood flow to induce XX. After ingestion, this substance can significantly enhance the sensitivity of nerve endings in the human epidermis...remarkable effects have been observed in some cases of functional disorders. It also reduces the burden on the cardiovascular system..."

Below are the effects and duration—

Onset time: approximately 30–60 minutes (individual differences may occur due to diet and metabolic rate).

High-fat diets slow down absorption: may delay the onset of effects by more than 1 hour.

Duration of effect: approximately 4–5 hours (up to 12 hours for some patients).

……

At the end of the report, a suggestion was added in very small print: "This product has huge potential market value. We recommend conducting phase II and III clinical trials and exploring commercial development."

Su Mingjin tapped her fingertips lightly on the table.

That's how scientific research works; you might intend to dig a well, but end up digging up a large number of rocks.

You want to build a bicycle, but as you assemble the parts, you accumulate them and exchange them for better parts, and before you know it, you've put together a Mazda racing car.

These seemingly accidental achievements are the result of countless researchers' tireless and tedious experiments and data accumulation day and night.

"An otherworldly version of Viagra?"

She picked up a pen, signed her name on each report, and approved the subsequent clinical trials.

Su Mingjin leaned back in her chair, her gaze sweeping over the reports on the table with their bizarre and varied titles.

Repair solution, hair growth agent, and some other things that are hard to talk about.

Scientists were trying to develop a medicine to repair wounds, combining some mature synthetic settings from another world. However, instead of creating a medicine to repair scars, they created something that could enhance the body's sensitivity.

"Tsk tsk..."

Su Mingjin organized and archived the reports, encrypted and packaged them, and sent them directly back to the modern world through an internal channel to Li Weiguo.
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Modern World, Zhu Rihe Logistics and Overall Management Department.

When the documents arrived, Li Weiguo was in his office reviewing reports on the construction at Zhurihe and the difficulties encountered along the way, his brows furrowed deeply.

"Tunnel development encountered problems, suggesting going to the surface? Nonsense! If that were really possible, what's the point?"

Li Weiguo would not allow this kind of operation.

Underground tunnels are not only passageways, but also routes for transporting oil, water, and other supplies; they are not just for transporting water alone.

After we deal with these matters...

Someone knocked on the door and then handed the newly compiled documents to Li Weiguo.

Upon seeing that the sender was Su Mingjin, Li Weiguo perked up, immediately plugged in the encrypted external hard drive, and then opened it to view the message.

The first thing that caught his eye was the "Phase I Clinical Report on Trauma Repair Drug". When he saw the words "the repair speed was 17 percent faster than expected", the tense lines on his face finally softened a little, and he let out a long breath.

Once this thing can be deployed, it means that everyone's healing speed will increase significantly, and frontline soldiers will suffer much less.

Furthermore, if this achievement passes phase II and III clinical trials and is widely adopted in the medical market, it could significantly reduce medical costs.

It's important to understand that Dongda University faces immense medical expenses. Although the Sanming Medical Reform was implemented, many objective problems persist.

For example, for trauma patients, if surgical patients take these repair medications during surgery, the cost of a 30-day hospital stay can be reduced to 10 days, or even 7 days, which is very convenient for patients.

There are always too many patients in public hospitals, and there are never enough beds.

Even Zhengzhou University Affiliated Hospital, the largest hospital in the world, often faces a shortage of beds.

Private hospitals cater to the wealthy; aside from being expensive, they're excellent in every other way.

If people recover faster after surgery or from accidents, it can significantly reduce patient complications and allow more people to be hospitalized.

In short, a small restorative medicine can even change the entire medical market operating system.

He continued to look down.

"Project Title: Research on Side Effect Neutralizer of Life Repair Fluid"

Hmm? A solution for the side effects has also been found? That's really efficient.

However, when his gaze fell on the research results section, he froze.

"Clinical manifestations include...complete cure of androgenetic alopecia."

Li Weiguo subconsciously raised his hand and touched the top of his head. The smoothness he felt on his fingertips far exceeded the sensation of his hair. He was silent for two seconds, his gaze unconsciously drifting to the floor-to-ceiling window in the office that reflected his image.

The reflection in the window vaguely reveals the ever-expanding "Mediterranean Sea".

Or... once the finished product is out, could I try it myself first?
The thought had barely crossed his mind when he nipped it in the bud.

No, he's the person in charge; how can he lead the way in getting special treatment?

"We'll talk about it after the Phase II clinical trials are over and it's confirmed to be safe." He touched his thinning hair and laughed.

(End of this chapter)