Apocalypse: Resources Consumed by Women Returned Ten Thousandfold

Everyone hugged and high-fived each other, with joy written all over their faces.

This meant that their efforts over this period had not been in vain. Countless days and nights of research and attempts finally led to this moment of success.

Wu Dan’s face was even flushed with pride. She waved her arms excitedly and said loudly:

"I told you we could succeed! Go get Elder Liu and let him be convinced! See, using scientific methods, we can also make good Elixirs!"

Her eyes sparkled with pride, as if announcing their victory to the whole world.

However!

Just as everyone was immersed in their success, Wu Dan’s little assistant, the girl who had been standing in the corner hesitated for a moment, but still mustered up the courage to speak:

"Sister Wu, although there’s indeed a recovery effect, the recovery level is too low, only one percent recuperated, just a bit better than natural recovery, and it doesn’t reach the standard of a premium Qi Gathering Pill!"

Her voice trembled slightly, clearly summoning up the courage to say this.

Upon hearing this, the smiles on everyone’s faces froze.

They all looked towards the testing instruments, their expressions gradually turning grave.

The initially excited atmosphere turned tense immediately. People glanced at each other, their eyes filled with concern.

After all, their previous goal was at least ten percent energy recovery.

Wu Dan’s expression turned very unpleasant. She swung her head around abruptly, staring daggers at the little assistant, and said angrily:

"Even now, it’s pretty good. Do you think Alchemy is easy? How many attempts did we make, how much difficulty did we overcome to create this pill? It’s a small step for our laboratory but a giant leap for the world’s Alchemy field! What do you interns understand? So presumptuous! You shouldn’t have gotten involved at all!"

Her voice trembled slightly with anger, her fingers unconsciously clenched into fists, and veins even popped up on her forehead.

The little assistant was scared pale by Wu Dan’s sudden outburst of anger. She lowered her head, her lips trembling, murmuring:

"Wu... Sister Wu, I just..."

But before she could finish, Wu Dan interrupted her.

"Enough, stop talking!"

Wu Dan waved her hand impatiently, turning away, not looking at her anymore.

The little assistant bit her lip in wronged frustration, her eyes welling up with tears, but she didn’t dare say anything more.

She knew that at this time, saying more would be of no use, only making Wu Dan angrier.

The entire room fell into an awkward silence. The prior joy was long gone, replaced by heavy pressure and worry.

...

Just as everyone was steeped in the sudden awkwardness and tension.

A young researcher cautiously asked:

"Do we still need to invite Elder Liu? With the current recovery effect, it certainly doesn’t meet the acceptance standards, and Elder Liu might become angrier if he comes!"

His eyes were filled with worry, speaking while looking at Wu Dan for help.

Wu Dan frowned, a trace of displeasure flashing across her face, but quickly regained her confident demeanor, speaking firmly:

"Let’s go again! Increase the usage of the Superpower Fruit, raise the extraction temperature! Just try a few more times! What’s so hard about making a Qi Gathering Pill? It’s just some parameter adjustments, and as long as we’re willing to put in the effort, we can definitely succeed!"

As she spoke, she waved her arms in the air, as if depicting a beautiful blueprint of imminent success to everyone.

At this moment!

An elderly traditional Chinese medicine practitioner slowly stepped forward.

His name was Hou Ming, and he had profound expertise in the field of traditional Chinese medicine, always being highly respected in the Alchemy Department.

Hou Ming cleared his throat and said calmly:

"Since we’re going to try a few more times, why don’t we also incorporate Mr. Lin’s method into our plans? I heard him mention some key points the other day, which seem reasonable and might offer us new insights."

The little assistant standing by the side, upon hearing this, her eyes instantly lit up—

This was actually what she’d been thinking all along but never dared to speak up due to fear of Wu Dan’s wrath.

She slightly opened her mouth to agree but was abruptly interrupted by Wu Dan.

"No! Absolutely cannot use his method!"

Wu Dan’s voice suddenly rose, filled with anger and defiance.

"I want to use my own method to make the Qi Gathering Pill, absolutely cannot bow to him! He’s just a dubious person, why should he dictate our research? We are a professional scientific research team, with our own research system and method, no need for outsiders to interfere!"

Her face reddened with excitement, her chest heaving violently, as if strongly suppressing her inner fury.

Wu Dan’s anger made the rest of them dare not speak anymore. Everyone kept their heads down, standing silently in place, no one dared to express their opinions lightly.

The whole laboratory was permeated with a suffocating atmosphere, like the calm before the storm.

Moments later!

Wu Dan took a deep breath, trying hard to calm herself down, then loudly said:

"Alright, stop wasting time, let’s start a new round of Alchemy! Increase the amount of Superpower Fruit as I said, and raise the extraction temperature by five degrees again!"

Everyone nodded, although still having doubts in their hearts, under Wu Dan’s strong leadership, they could only follow her instructions.