The Weather Team's Core-Cocolia

These two kids, if given enough resources, could easily run their own labs and even achieve results.

And the most frustrating thing is that although Klein is a professional, his expertise in that area may not be as strong as those two who are "multi-skilled"...

This is a combination of two geniuses and a powerful ox...

When Klein encounters a problem she can't solve, but it's not so serious or sophisticated that it requires Mobius's intervention, that's when these two little ones can truly shine—although the best place for them to do so would be to be thrown out and set up a laboratory.

Although it was Liu Bai who conducted the interview, he still had to admit that Mobius's judgment was spot on.

By the way, speaking of this... Liu Bai remembered that Mobius had previously said he would take him to find Mei, which was also a way of scouting talent.

It's been a month already, and I don't know if Mobius forgot because he was too busy or what—at least Liu Bai only remembered it now.

Chapter 148 The Core of the Weather Team - Cocoilia

"Little White: Mouse?" When Liu Bai entered the core area of the laboratory, Mei Qibi Wu @ Si only glanced at Liu Bai.

Moreover, the entire laboratory had a strong smell of disinfectant and strange medicine.

Several more beds have been added to the laboratory, and you can see some purple "bloodstains" on each bed.

"What's up?"

"I came to see you."

Liu Bai glanced around and saw that not only was Klein there, but Jackal was also busy doing something at the experimental table.

"Is there anything I can help you with? Like cooking or something."

"No need, it's just some people... never mind, they're just experimental subjects anyway."

Mobius sighed.

"Is the problem serious?" Bai glanced at the marks on the bed. "Is the deterioration out of control?"

"Some people are discovered or sent to the hospital too late, which can be very troublesome in the middle and late stages. As for the early stages, they are not a problem. Our technological accumulation over the years is not a joke."

The Jackal casually replied from the side.

"Nice to meet you. My name is Clio Hypatia, codename Jackal."

As Jackal spoke, he poured the test tube in his hand into the instrument, then turned his back to Liu Bai again.

It seems the Jackal doesn't have any special feelings about itself.

However, the atmosphere here is inexplicably somewhat oppressive.

"Although I think it's a bit of a waste of resources... well, as long as the teacher is happy."

"What do you mean, 'As long as I'm happy'?" Mobius rolled his eyes at the Jackal. "What, don't you and Liu Bai have anything to say to each other?"

"...nothing."

Liu Bai: "?"

What does that mean?

The Jackal seems to be unaffected by the Elixir of Love, right? What are you trying to achieve by asking this?

When this was mentioned, Mobius seemed to become more interested, and the atmosphere gradually became more lively.

"Little lab rat, do you think I just randomly fed Clio?"

"Isn't that so?"

"Of course... at the very beginning."

Mobius smiled slightly.

"It's not my fault, she drank too much."

Mobius shrugged indifferently.

Jackal sighed beside him, "A complete miscalculation... no, it's more accurate to say that you were too radical, teacher."

If Mobius hadn't started this experiment and then put Liu Bai's photo in front of her, she probably would have calmed down... well, not really. The energy-boosting effect was indeed very easy for someone as busy as her to become dependent on.

"Then it's not?" Bai grasped the key point.

"Of course, it was just an experiment that went too far." Mobius nodded. "Liu Bai, have you ever experienced this? Some embarrassing things from your childhood remain vividly in your mind, and you can still awkwardly recall them even after more than ten years?"

"Hmm... yes."

The most common example is the "chuunibyou" phase in childhood. Although most of the stupid things we do are forgotten, the impression is particularly deep when others notice our stupidity.

"Wait a minute, the Doctor, you mean...?"

Liu Bai glanced at the Jackal.

Mobius certainly didn't ask this question for no reason. Since he asked it about Jackal, it means that the question is related to Jackal.

In addition, the direction of this question is actually quite clear.

In other words, Jackal turned what happened during the Elixir of Love period into an "embarrassing and stupid thing that he could Remembrance for a long time"?

"Hmm~ Little mouse, you have a real talent for scientific research. Really, why don't you consider doing research with me?" Mobius looked approving. "That's right. Although the effects of the Elixir of Love are not addictive or permanent, humans are creatures that can easily deceive themselves."

"... What kind of talent do I have?" Bai rolled his eyes, then looked at the Jackal with its back to him.

"Hmm... La Signora. Clio?"

"... Is there something wrong?" Jackal turned his head slightly, revealing a somewhat flustered half of his face.

"Eh..."

Mobius's explanation was very clear, so when Guinaifen saw this scene, she also drew out a long note.

What kind of nonsense is this?!

"Hmm... The Elixir of Love? Sara, what is that?"

Kitsune Saiguu also showed a curious expression.

Although Kujou Sara demonized Mobius's laboratory, she didn't tell her anything about the "Elixir of Love".

The other unsuspecting people also showed expressions of great curiosity.

Kujou Sara and Guinaifen were both taken aback.

Oh no, this is bad.

"Sara, is this the Pandora's Box you spoke of?" Guinaifen asked, looking at Kujou Sara.

It's already been opened! I guess I should have struck first!

"Cough, it's just a secret medicine."

Kujou Sara quickly gave a perfunctory reply—her mind was working very fast right now.

Although Kitsune Saiguu has discovered the Elixir of Love of Elixir of Love, she hasn't yet connected it with "Honkai Pheromones"!

In that case, the problem isn't too big!

... Although Kitsune Saiguu has a very strong ability to think divergently.

Mobius narrowed his eyes, realizing something was wrong.

It seems... now is not the time to talk about scientific research?

"That's right, it's just a secret drug. It sounds intimidating, but it's actually just an aphrodisiac."

"..."

Mobius's overly direct remarks silenced what Kitsune Saiguu wanted to say.

Hmm... it seems there's really nothing more to ask now that things have come to this?

Could it be that, having come this far, I could still ask for a tube?

Although Kitsune Saiguu thinks he can be quite shameless at times, there are so many people around... and there are people like Shadow who really take things seriously.

Have some self-respect for now.

It must be said that, as a doctor, Mobius was really good at intimidating people.

"Here you are, the Doctor, Klein, as a token of my appreciation."

Liu Bai took out the dessert.

"I don't like sweets."

Mobius glanced at it and reluctantly took the box.

Klein was much more candid. "Thank you, senior guinea pig."

[Mobius's favorability rating: 6062]

[World Serpent Faction Favorability: 6062]

[Klein's Affection Level: 26]

"The Doctor. Clio, you have a share too."

"Um... that... thank you." Jackal turned to look at Liu Bai, still looking conflicted.

[Clio's Affection Level: 7273]

...Grass!

This level of favorability startled Liu Bai.

However, considering that Jackal, also known as Clio, was fed by Mobius for almost a month and was looking at Liu Bai's photos during that time, this level of favorability doesn't seem so abrupt.

The only problem is that Liu Bai has a preconceived notion that Clio is dangerous.

"Alright, is there anything else?"

Mobius greeted Liu Bai, who had fallen silent, and Clio responded.

"If there's nothing else, go back. There's no point in you staying here with a bunch of people."

"I'll go check on Kiana and my sister... uh, Natasha."

"You two siblings are really getting into the game," said Mehmet Bius, pursing his lips. "Go ahead and flirt."

Mobius seemed to be telling him to leave, and seeing this, Liu Bai didn't linger any longer.

"She seems like a pretty good doctor," Cocoilia remarked after leaving the house. "I could sense... determination or something? Although she seems a bit frivolous... well, even aphrodisiacs can promote fertility, right?"

You know what, this thing really does promote fertility.

Those who knew the situation all looked up at the ceiling.

"Anyway, it's not an interesting topic, let's skip it." Bai said, knowing that saying more about this topic would only make things worse.

Cocoilia naturally had no objection to this; after all, it was just a casual remark from the perspective of the Supreme Guardian.

When they arrived at the training ground, or rather, the Honkai Beasts enclosure, both Gray Serpent and Natasha were there.

Below, in the open field, Kiana fought alone.

"Welcome, Liu Bai." Gray Serpent's tone was devoid of emotion.

Natasha wanted to smile at Liu Bai —but after seeing so many people behind Liu Bai, she didn't want to smile anymore.

"Gray Serpent, you're here too." Bai nodded to Gray Serpent, then noticed that Natasha seemed unwilling to acknowledge him.

"How's your investigation with the Herrscher going?"

"Thanks to your and La Signora. Yelan's efforts, after successfully identifying those suspected Herrscher, we have successfully discovered further traces of the Herrscher. In addition, I propose that their name in the archive be named 'Dominion'."

"A very good name."

That's her original name, Liu Bai has nothing to refute.

"So, what were the results of the further investigation...?"

"...Spatial teleportation." Gray Serpent uttered a statement that surprised everyone present, even Natasha.

"Possibly spatial movement originating from the Herrscher of the Void."

Gray Serpent continued in a steady tone.

"However, the ability is very weak, and it can only be used to teleport items... To put it metaphorically, it's somewhat like it was 'stolen' from Kiana."

"How was it discovered?"