Chapter 379 - 288: Modern Alchemy Method (3)
The others chimed in one after another, speaking one after another:
"Exactly, this Lin Lang may not really be an alchemy master! Teacher Liu, you haven’t seen him perform alchemy with your own eyes, right? Maybe he’s just a man of empty reputation."
As they spoke, they exchanged glances as if seeking more support for their doubts.
Old Liu was at a loss for words when he heard these remarks, not knowing how to refute them.
He opened his mouth but found himself unable to produce concrete evidence of Lin Lang’s alchemy, as he indeed hadn’t seen Lin Lang perform it firsthand.
Yet in his heart, there was an inexplicable certainty; he had never doubted Lin Lang’s skills, a sort of intuition, a judgment accumulated over many years of experience.
Seeing Old Liu remain silent, Wu Dan believed her words had gained the upper hand and continued:
"Don’t worry, Teacher Liu, we were close to success anyway. Whether we have him or not, it makes no difference! With so many people and so many resources, are we afraid we can’t handle such a small elixir?"
Her tone was full of confidence, even bordering on arrogance.
Old Liu, upon hearing this, was so angry that he trembled with rage. He glared at Wu Dan fiercely and said loudly:
"You better be right! If you really succeed, then I’ll admit I’ve meddled unnecessarily!"
Having said that, he flung his sleeve and stormed off.
As Old Liu walked away, he was calculating in his head.
He knew this time their anger drove Lin Lang away, and it was their fault. He needed to think hard about how to apologize to Lin Lang and how to salvage this situation.
After all, in his heart, Lin Lang was definitely no ordinary person. He might really bring unprecedented breakthroughs to the Alchemy Department.
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Just as Elder Liu’s figure disappeared at the door, Wu Dan curled her lip, her face full of disdain, muttering:
"Even I, a top student in medical science, am still exploring. Any Tom, Dick, or Harry dares to impersonate an alchemy master now? Spouting all kinds of mystical mumbo-jumbo, he should be impersonating a fortune-teller instead! Anyone who believes him must be crazy!"
As she spoke, she waved her hand impatiently, as if trying to erase Lin Lang from her world completely.
After venting her dissatisfaction, Wu Dan quickly gathered herself, straightened her back, and assumed the air of a leader, loudly saying:
"Everyone, stop standing around. Let’s continue trying alchemy with our own methods!"
With that, she strode towards the experiment table, her eyes revealing determination and confidence.
At this moment, one of Wu Dan’s assistants, a small girl, cautiously stepped forward.
She spoke timidly:
"Sister Wu, why don’t we try the method Mr. Lin taught us? Anyway, there’s no loss in trying, maybe it’ll really work."
As she spoke, she nervously tugged at her clothes, her eyes full of hope, wishing Wu Dan would consider the proposal.
Upon hearing these words, Wu Dan immediately frowned, a flash of displeasure in her eyes, and said resolutely:
"No way! We must have confidence and trust in modern medicine! We are professional researchers and must use scientific methods to overcome the end times. How can we believe in those baseless, shady practices?"
Her voice rose a few notches, as if cheering for herself and those around her.
The assistant, scared by Wu Dan’s shout, shrank her neck and dared not speak further, silently retreating into the crowd.
Wu Dan paid no heed to the assistant’s reaction and turned to the other staff, loudly ordering:
"Alright, everyone to your positions, start the alchemy!"
Everyone sprang into action, busying themselves in front of various complex reaction vessels.
They carefully picked up the reagent bottles, adding the reagents drop by drop into the vessels according to Wu Dan’s plan, their eyes closely monitoring the scales on the instruments and the changes in reactions, every movement precise and focused.
In the entire laboratory, there were only the slight sounds of the machines running and the people’s tense breathing as everyone anticipated a successful alchemy attempt.
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Lin Lang finished his itinerary at the Alchemy Department of the Special Agent Bureau and returned to Xina’s residence.
As soon as he entered, he heard the sound of running water from the bathroom, presumably Xina had returned and was showering.
Lin Lang changed his shoes and walked into the living room, casually sitting on the sofa.
At this moment, Xina’s voice, laced with the steam of water, came through the bathroom door:
"Lin Lang, where did Zhi Xi go? I didn’t see her when I got back."
Lin Lang leaned back against the sofa and calmly replied:
"She went to help me train Ji Qianlan."
"Hmm?"
Xina’s voice carried a hint of surprise, seemingly taken aback by the answer. However, after a brief silence, she didn’t inquire further, simply responding with an "Oh."
After that, the bathroom was left with only the sound of water flowing.
Meanwhile, Lin Lang closed his eyes to rest in the living room.
Reclining comfortably on the sofa, in a moment of leisure, he decided to employ his Divine Soul Ability to discern the women’s current situations—
In an instant, a mysterious and powerful power of the Divine Soul emanated from him, like invisible tentacles, transcending the limits of space, reaching into every corner!
Everything progressed quite smoothly for Zhi Xi.
She was in the wilderness with Ji Qianlan, surrounded by dense jungle and pervasive mist.
Ji Qianlan, wielding a long sword, was engaged in an intense battle with a massive fierce beast.
Zhi Xi was on the side, fully focused on observing, offering Ji Qianlan crucial pointers when needed.
Every time Ji Qianlan seized the right opportunity to launch an attack on the beast with precision, Zhi Xi would nod slightly, her eyes filled with admiration.
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In Feiniao City!
Ouyang Yunzhi had successfully emerged from seclusion.
A faint blue aura surrounded her, indicating she had successfully refined the Water Spiritual Root.
At this moment, she was weaving through the streets and alleys of Feiniao City, her sharp gaze searching for other Spiritual Roots.
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In Xingfu District!
Gu Fei, Lü Su Ran, Yu Anni, Ding Xinrou, and Ding Xinyi were gathered together, enjoying a leisurely time.
In the living room, the crisp sound of mahjong tiles clashing was pleasant, and the TV was playing a light-hearted and entertaining variety show, intermittently filled with their joyful laughter.
Someone played a tile, shouting "pong," followed by a lively discussion, creating an atmosphere of joyous harmony.
Tang Lingyu patiently sat beside Lu Xiaoxing, teaching her reading and writing hand-in-hand.
Lu Xiaoxing earnestly held the pen, following Tang Lingyu as she wrote stroke by stroke.
Tang Lingyu softly explained the meaning and writing of each character.
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Around Bright Moon City!
Leng Wei, Ning Shuangyu, and Xu Bing, three women full of heroism, led the members of the Martial Arts Squad, actively clearing the rampaging fierce beasts around Bright Moon City.
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On Star Wave Island.
Xu Xingyao sat quietly by the window, her eyes somewhat vacant, staring blankly outside.
Liu Lan was busy cultivating the Superpower Fruit, carefully tending to those exotic fruit trees, watering and fertilizing them from time to time, her eyes full of expectations for these fruit trees.
Xu Xingyao watched Liu Lan’s busy figure, her thoughts seemingly drifting far away.
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At Patek Square!
Yan Lan was immersed in cultivation.
Her eyes were tightly closed as the surrounding Spiritual Qi surged toward her like a tide, forming a small vortex around her body.
Her expression was focused and determined, unaffected by external interruptions, solely intent on breaking through on the path of cultivation.
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In Qingfeng City!
Wen Feiyan was intently training a group of fierce beasts—
Under her command, those beasts performed various actions in unison; though they looked fierce, they were very obedient to Wen Feiyan.
Yan Xiaofan was at home, meticulously tidying up the house, cleaning until it was spotless, and arranging every item neatly, her face radiating a satisfied smile.
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In Martial God Village!
Zhong Qinglan, dressed in splendid attire, was sitting in council with the elders of the Martial God Palace.
Her expression was solemn as she listened carefully to the elders’ speeches, occasionally offering her own unique insights, exuding a leader’s demeanor in every gesture.
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On the lake surface in Black Lake City!
Jin Xiaoyu sat alone on a small boat, holding a fishing net.
However, her mind seemed not to be on fishing, her gaze somewhat distant and her movements rather slow. From time to time, she looked into the distance, seemingly pondering some inner thoughts.
Lin Lang, after perceiving all this, slowly retracted the Power of the Divine Soul, his thoughts also returning to reality.
He slightly opened his eyes, an unconscious faint smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.
His women were living their own stable and interesting lives.
He felt very gratified.