The Feeling of Being Watched

Li Shishi is a science fiction movie enthusiast.

So at this moment, many things came to mind—movies like Life, * Alien: Covenant *, *the Thing *, The Thing, and Venom flashed through her mind. Li Shishi looked at Li Yao seriously. "Is this an extraterrestrial microorganism?"

Perhaps describing it as extraterrestrial bacteria is inappropriate.

Should this be called an "Alien Creature"? Li Yao looked at Li Shishi in surprise, marveling at her wild imagination and... that terrifying intuition.

If you let your imagination run wild, you'll discover the truth!

Li Yao forced an explanation. "What are you thinking? This is an ancient bacterium that I found in Primitive Volcanic Rock, not an extraterrestrial organism. This thing is quite dangerous, and I don't want to reveal it. Senior, you have to keep it a secret for me."

Ha, you'd be a fool to believe that.

Li Shishi said meaningfully, "Okay, I'll keep it a secret for you."

She is a businesswoman, not a scholar.

All her knowledge and skills were simply for the purpose of better serving her role as a businesswoman, so she wouldn't delve into the details. Li Yao was her partner, and a partner for important products, so she would naturally abide by his confidentiality requirements.

As for Li Yao's secrets, she wouldn't investigate them.

She is very smart.

Knowing when to do what.

So she put aside her curiosity and began to experiment with the effects of penicillin on this bacterium.

One hour later,

Li Shishi looked up from the microscope and summarized. "It's strange. Penicillin can indeed destroy the cell wall of this bacterium and kill it during its reproduction. However, this bacterium is very adaptable. When penicillin breaks down its cell wall, the bacterium releases a large amount of Pheromones that are transmitted to other bacteriums, thereby acquiring resistance."

It is a well-established consensus in the medical community that long-term use of penicillin can lead to antibiotic resistance and tolerance in bacteria.

However, it is still rare to see bacteria that can evolve resistance so efficiently.

After listening to Li Shishi's report, Li Yao seemed to be deep in thought.

Subsequently,

He then asked Li Shishi how to use a microscope and observe changes in bacteria in Petri Dish. Li Shishi taught him without reservation. She discovered that Li Yao had an excellent memory and learning ability. Thinking about his grades at school, she felt relieved... It seems he is also a top student.

She was a little puzzled, though, since Li Yao was able to produce the Original Liquid, it meant that he must have some basic medical knowledge.

But the reality is not like that.

This junior has something special about him.

As she was thinking this, Li Yao, having finished digesting the knowledge Li Shishi had imparted, said to Li Shishi, "Senior, you must have other things to do, right? Let me take you downstairs."

Li Shishi: "..."

"You think you can just let me go after you've used me? Are all men this heartless?" Li Shishi her chin and stubbornly said, "No, I'm free tonight. Let's have dinner together."

Li Yao waved his hand. "No thanks, I have something to do."

Li Shishi: "..."

Is this what they call being single by choice? Or am I just not attractive enough?

Li Shishi was somewhat dazed, not even knowing how she was taken downstairs. But when she saw that all the men around her were focused on her, she realized that her charm had not diminished and her beauty remained.

That means Li Yao is the problem!

Li Shishi fell into deep thought...

Could it be that...

"He's not good enough?" She glanced upstairs, her heart filled with doubt.

Having already been brought down, Li Shishi certainly couldn't go back with a guilty conscience. She tossed her head, strode out of the car with an air of indifference, and walked with a brisk, confident stride.

That's the kind of woman she is.

She can be decisive and efficient, or delicate and charming.

She has many faces, and every face is her.

Li Yao returned upstairs, pondered for a while, and then took the penicillin solution into the laboratory... There is a technique in alchemy that can use alchemy to process ordinary medicines with spiritual energy, thereby enhancing their efficacy.

Penicillin is a class of secondary metabolites produced by microorganisms or higher plants and animals during their life processes. It is a chemical substance that has anti-pathogen or other activities and can interfere with the developmental functions of other living cells. "Psychicification" treatment does not change its chemical molecular structure, but it increases its efficacy.

Li Yao is now very proficient in using this type of technology.

After processing it, he took out another Petri Dish and observed it again...

Penicillin quickly took effect, destroying the outer cell wall of the Pythium. The distorted fungus quickly rotted into a pile of matter. Because of the support of psionic energy, the drug resistance system inside the Pythium had difficulty interpreting penicillin.

The rate of mutation also slowed down.

Efficient!

Li Yao quickly sent these conclusions to Lin Xiaowei and said, "I'll make a few Petri Dish later and put Penicillium samples on them. You can then directly culture and produce Penicillium at your place to extract penicillin. By the way, I'll also send you the ' Freeze-Drying Extraction Method '."

Freeze-Drying Extraction Method that involves freezing a liquid containing penicillin below its freezing point, turning the water into ice, and then removing the ice by turning it into vapor under a high vacuum.

Whether it's freezing or vacuum depressurization, neither is a complicated process for Lin Xiaowei's world.

After sending these materials, Li Yao waited for Lin Xiaowei's reply.

Half an hour later, Lin Xiaowei sent a message: "No problem!"

After processing Li Yao's information, she said, "Let's proceed with the summoning and replacement. I'll take the lead this time."

Li Yao placed the prepared Penicillium mold on the Summoning Altar and injected magic power to activate the Beacon Orb! Inscriptions lit up on the obsidian altar. This time, he was not the one initiating the summoning, but rather responding to the call, so he did not need to provide magic stones for power. Last time, when he initiated the summoning, he only summoned a severed limb, which consumed six magic stones.

The magic stone was teleported over by Lin Xiaowei along with her Space Ring.

According to Lin Xiaowei,

One of these magic stones is equivalent to a month's income for a small noble territory, several hundred Gold Coin! And Li Yao burned six of them at once!

My heart aches so much!

The pain is so bad that even paying interest is difficult...

After a while,

A burst of spiritual light flashed on the altar, and the packaged Petri Dish disappeared, leaving the top of the obsidian altar completely empty.

After a while,

Lin Xiaowei texted. "Damn, this packaging method is exactly the same as the express delivery! It feels like home! Ah~ the intoxicating taste~"

Li Yao: "..."

He could even picture Lin Xiaowei hugging the packaged Petri Dish, gulping down the contents, and looking completely absorbed in the experience...

Li Yao suggested, "Do you have any experience in the express delivery and logistics industry? I think you could give it a try."

Lin Xiaowei fell into deep thought, "... The association does use Teleportation Array to transport supplies, but the cost is too high. Ordinary people... Yeah, I can open a mall! I can set up online shopping points in the major cities of various countries, and then the association can handle the shipping and even sell war supplies! I'll go talk to my teacher about it right now!"

Then,

Lin Xiaowei's profile picture turned gray.

Li Yao: "..."

He suddenly felt envious; perhaps Earth was not as advanced as the other side in the application of psychic energy.

However, their business model and philosophical system must be superior to that world... That world's social hierarchy is a truly solidified pyramid, with beings possessing extraordinary power residing at the top, looking down upon all living beings. They must also have a good material life, but the division between superiors and subordinates must be very severe.

There are plenty of theories on Earth that bridge class divides.

There are also many ways to enjoy oneself.

That way, he could do a lot of things in the other world! Li Yao even thought about opening a hot pot restaurant there...

Thinking of this, Li Yao quickly sent a message to Lin Xiaowei: "Don't forget my creative idea! By the way, have you considered opening a hot pot restaurant? A food court would also be fine."

The cuisine of my great China can absolutely conquer Myriad Realms! Lin Xiaowei didn't reply to the message. She had just received the penicillin bacteria and had just thought of another idea. She would definitely be very busy.

Li Yao suddenly found himself with some free time.

He tidied up the temporary laboratory upstairs, returned to his normal routine, deciphered magical knowledge, honed his alchemy skills, and meditated to cultivate his spirit... Only occasionally, he seemed to sense something lingering nearby, but when he actually tried to perceive it, he felt nothing at all.

I felt like I was being watched.

He went to the next room, but there was no response from the next room.

Is it just my imagination?

never mind,

That's not important.

As the days passed and autumn deepened, Li Yao felt quite at ease.

He liked autumn, the warm afternoon sun, and watching Chen Xi wipe the glasses at the bar.

Chen Xi has been here for a month now. She rarely speaks or makes any demands. She is very obedient to Li Yao and takes good care of herself. All of this makes Li Yao feel very comfortable, as if she were a puppet maid.

But he knew,

Chen Xi didn't have any particular feelings for herself; she just felt that she was doing alright, so she chose to stay here and rest for a while.

Perhaps a long time from now,

Maybe it will be tomorrow.

She might have done what she always did: put on her coat, smiled, walked out of the pub, gently closed the door, and then never came back...

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