Nerve Reaction Potion

Nerve Reaction Potion, a type of Genetic Potion that can strengthen a person's brain and nervous system, enhancing their nerve reaction speed.

The Basic Nerve Reaction Potion from fifteen years into the Apocalypse could only provide a 6% increase, but this potion from fifteen years before the Apocalypse could increase it by a full 30%. Compared to the Comprehensive Perfected Potion from the first generation of Nerve Reaction Potion, the difference in the degree of nerve reaction enhancement was negligible.

After the Apocalypse, due to problems with reproduction, all technology heavily shifted towards biological genetic technology, leading to extremely rapid progress in Genetic Potions.

People collectively refer to the level that various Genetic Potions from before the Apocalypse could reach as Basic Genetic Potions.

Potions from the first technological iteration are called Level 1 Genetic Potions; potions from the second iteration are called Level 2 Genetic Potions.

Following this pattern, it is rumored that the most cutting-edge research labs have already achieved a technological milestone breakthrough with the seventh iteration of potions, the Level 7 Genetic Potion.

Among the currently fully developed and utilized Genetic Potions, the top-tier Sixth Generation Genetic Potion can already push the human body to a terrifying degree, capable of withstanding a nuclear bomb.

On the rooftop, Li Yang, who had been shocked and bewildered for a moment upon hearing the news that humans in this world could no longer reproduce, had now calmly begun to take the second bottle of Genetic Potion.

The news that humanity in this world was destined for extinction if they couldn't break free from the shackles of reproduction did indeed make him feel startled and unbelievable.

However, as things stood, he was completely helpless regarding this matter; it was a topic far too distant for him.

Even if he wanted to contribute and save the humans in this world that had provided him with the initial accumulation for his life, he couldn't do much.

And to be colder... even if everyone in this world died out, what did it have to do with him?

At worst, it just meant it wouldn't be as easy to obtain more resources in the future.

But what he had obtained now was already enough for him to establish himself on Earth, wasn't it?

Moreover, even without humans, this world still existed. By then, it would still be his backyard...

Therefore, Li Yang had absolutely no worries. After a brief moment of bewilderment, he cast the matter aside and took the second tube of Genetic Potion.

'Even most people in this world can't do much about this matter and only care about their own enjoyment, so what can I do?'

With that thought flashing through his mind, Li Yang felt at ease and took the second tube of potion—the purified version of the Nerve Reaction Potion, called Nerve Reaction Potion Number Three before the Apocalypse and now collectively referred to as Basic Potion.

"Whew~"

Unlike the previous potion, after taking this tube, Li Yang didn't feel any burning sensation. Instead, he felt a coolness.

A sense of the void, like the starry sky, spread from his brain, causing Li Yang's pupils to contract.

"Why do I feel a sense of emptiness and loneliness in the darkness?"

Li Yang swallowed, looking at the female slave, Chang Yanyan, who had already redressed in front of him. Suppressing the panic in his heart, he asked her in a deep voice.

"Uh, Master, this is a normal reaction. Basic single-item Nerve Reaction Potions taken after the Apocalypse cause a huge emotional outburst in people's hearts. This pre-Apocalypse version just randomly amplifies a specific emotion; it's not considered a side effect."

Hearing Li Yang's words, Chang Yanyan froze for a moment, blinking her eyes and asking doubtfully, "Is there a problem? ...Master, if you feel uncomfortable, you can hold Yanyan."

As Chang Yanyan spoke, she realized that her master's emotions were currently heightened. She quickly walked up to Li Yang, considered the feeling of loneliness, and then looked at him with the sweetest voice, saying gently.

"Do I need to remain still while this potion is active?"

Li Yang took deep breaths of the air, a sense of loneliness uncontrollably surging within him. He looked at the female slave who had walked up to him, suppressed that feeling, and asked his question in a deep voice.

"No, you don't. It's normal to feel emotionally uncomfortable right now. It will be fine after the potion's effects wear off. You can hold Yanyan to comfort your emotions."

Chang Yanyan was startled for a moment, then shook her head and said gently to Li Yang.

"No need."

Li Yang maintained deep breaths, fighting the loneliness in his heart. He turned and wrapped the tight-fitting clothing, which had no markings but he now couldn't wear, around his hips, and put on the Exoskeleton.

"Have Yu Dong get the purchased Micro Smart Brain ready, pack up the equipment, and wait here together tomorrow morning. I'll be back."

Li Yang instructed Chang Yanyan, then turned and rushed towards the building across from them. With a few runs and jumps, he disappeared from Chang Yanyan's sight.

Chang Yanyan stared in the direction Li Yang disappeared for a moment, then shook her head, guessing that her master must have gone to find his original friends or women. She mumbled to herself as she tidied up the traces at the scene, then put on her own Exoskeleton, picked up the detector on the side, and taking Li Yang's Drone, turned and ran towards their dwelling.

His original purpose in sending Yu Dong back to get the Micro Smart Brain was to dismiss the male who seemed to have higher combat ability, to avoid unexpected situations during their first close-range contact—after all, even with the Slave Wristband Controller, it required human reaction time. If the two of them suddenly exploded in close proximity, he might fall.

But he hadn't expected these two slaves to harbor such malicious intent from the start. Later, seeing how intensely he was evolving, Yu Dong was afraid of disturbing him and Chang Yanyan and hadn't come.

However... the Micro Smart Brain was indeed a good item. With it, he could better move forward, which was why he specifically called him back.

"..."

Real World.

"Buzz..."

The engine emitted a rhythmic low sound. Li Yang, wrapped in a bath towel and clothes to cover his body, drove the car towards the villa.

He looked at the traffic ahead, the loneliness brought by the potion surging into his heart in waves.

It was quite strong, but within controllable limits.

That woman was right, he really wanted to hold a woman.

But he didn't want to hold Chang Yanyan, but rather... Chen Qian.

It was a bit strange, Li Yang couldn't quite explain why. Perhaps it was because this girl was the first woman he had touched in recent years, or perhaps because she was the first woman he had after his life began to rise. In short, she was the first woman in some sense.

It might also be because her tender body left a deep impression on him, and her obedient appearance entered his mind every day.

Perhaps it was her fair, tender body when she woke up early that moved him, or perhaps it was taking her back to his hometown once.

In short, the person Li Yang wanted to hold in his arms right now was Chen Qian.

"Too slow..."

Li Yang frowned as he watched the cars passing by, suddenly feeling that everything around him, including himself, was moving at a crawl. He couldn't help but speed up, only letting off the gas pedal slightly when he reached the speed limit. He then maintained the speed limit as he drove towards his villa.

Soon, he arrived at the villa, parked the car, and quickly went inside.

"Brother Yang."

Chen Qian was in the study, dressed in simple clothes and studying. Li Yang found her by the scent. She was startled when he suddenly returned, but then Li Yang scooped her up from the chair by her legs and carried her to the bed.

"Ah~"