The Chinese Medicine Formula Had Been Leaked

While Liu Yun was hard at work, the analysis targeting him had finally yielded results!

The HR Alliance, the Limit Dojo, the Thor Dojo, and even the Military had all noticed Liu Yun's unusual changes. They had carefully investigated his background and even found the records of the Chinese herbs he had bought.

Liu Yun had, after all, needed to follow a formula when buying the herbs. He bought more of the ingredients he needed in larger quantities and less of those he needed less, giving the various factions the basic outline of the formula.

On top of that, they had begun taking traditional Chinese medicine seriously and brought in several doctors who had survived the Great Cataclysm. At last, they managed to reconstruct eighty percent of the "Liu Yun Chinese Medicine Formula"!

"It's simply amazing. These herbs can actually improve my strength! Traditional Chinese medicine may be an empirical science, but even after countless years, it can still astonish people!"

At the Limit Dojo's research and development base, Zhuge Tao had been taking the Chinese medicine they had developed. He could feel his strength improving! Over the course of about a month, it had steadily increased by roughly ten percent.

As he celebrated, a burly man in purple beside him looked somewhat impatient.

"Old Zhuge, is that all you brought me here to tell me? Let me tell you, the Thor Dojo reproduced this formula ages ago. I've benefited from it myself. What are you so excited about?"

The man in purple was Wang Heng. Zhuge Tao had dragged him over in his excitement, and he was quite displeased.

The Limit Dojo and the Thor Dojo might have put on a lively rivalry in public, but in truth, they were in league with each other. Hearing this, Zhuge Tao grumbled, too.

"Hmph! You were the one who insisted on competing with me for Liu Yun and meddling in the affair! If you hadn't muddied the waters, Liu Yun would already have belonged to the Limit Dojo!"

Wang Heng raised an eyebrow, a cold smile tugging at his lips. "Zhuge Tao, that's a biased way of putting it. Liu Yun is a rare talent. How could his value belong exclusively to a single dojo? Besides, it was fair competition, and each side relied on its own abilities. If your Limit Dojo really had what it takes, why would you fear competition from my Thor Dojo? In the end, you're the ones who let the opportunity slip away."

Zhuge Tao's expression shifted, but he quickly regained his composure. He knew there was no point arguing with Wang Heng about this, so he changed tack and steered the conversation toward the bigger issue. "Enough. There's no need to bring up the past. The real problem is that the power hidden behind Liu Yun's formula goes far beyond simply improving strength. How did he learn these ancient, mysterious formulas? Or does he possess other secrets and technologies we know nothing about?"

Wang Heng's expression grew serious, too. After a moment's thought, he said slowly, "You're right. Liu Yun appeared out of nowhere, and his rate of growth is beyond anything ordinary people can understand. And as far as I know, he isn't just skilled in medicine—he also has astonishing talent in martial arts and Psychic Power. It makes you wonder whether he inherited something or came into contact with some mysterious organization we don't know about."

They looked at each other, seeing the same gravity and curiosity in one another's eyes. They realized that the information they had so far was nowhere near enough to truly understand Liu Yun.

"We have to investigate Liu Yun further," Zhuge Tao said gravely. "At the same time, we need to step up our research into the formula and see whether we can uncover any more clues. The HR Alliance and the Military are already moving quickly. We can't fall behind."

Wang Heng nodded in agreement. "Exactly. Liu Yun's value has gone far beyond that of an individual. He may be the key to defending against unknown threats in the future. But we have to act carefully and not alert him. After all, it seems he's still doing what he believes is right."

The two then discussed their next steps. They decided to keep an eye on Liu Yun while intensifying their analysis of the formula and trying to work with more surviving traditional Chinese medicine experts, in hopes of fully reproducing and understanding it.

They would also send people to discreetly observe Liu Yun's every move, hoping to lift the veil around him without making him suspicious.

After thoroughly analyzing Liu Yun's Chinese medicine formula and its effects, the HR Alliance's investigative team reached much the same conclusion as Zhuge Tao and Wang Heng. The herbs could significantly improve a person's constitution, but they showed no direct restorative effects on specific injuries, such as spinal damage. This discovery only strengthened the investigators' conviction that Liu Yun's knowledge went far beyond what was apparent and that his formula concealed deeper secrets.

The HR Alliance's leader, a sharp and capable Huaxia woman named Lin Wanqing, called the team's Core Members together to discuss the discovery.

"We have to admit that Liu Yun's Chinese medicine formula is extraordinary. But its inability to treat specific injuries like spinal damage shows that it's only the tip of the iceberg of his vast body of knowledge," Lin Wanqing said firmly.

Atkin and Glinda were both deeply shaken by her words. The wonders of this medicine had already overturned everything these foreigners thought they knew, but it was clear that this was only a small part of Liu Yun's secrets.

"I suggest we not only continue researching this formula and look for clues in ancient Chinese medical texts, modern science, and even the supernatural, but also get in touch with Liu Yun directly," a young researcher proposed. "Perhaps by working with him, we can gain a more direct understanding of his secrets."

Glinda nodded in agreement, but she also cautioned them. "We have to be careful if we approach Liu Yun directly. We can't let him realize our intentions, much less put his safety at risk. Someone like him is bound to attract every faction's efforts to recruit him. We don't want things to spiral out of control."

At this, Yang Xiaolong and the other three exchanged looks. Who could have guessed Liu Yun was so powerful that he had stirred up trouble on all sides?

Turtles competed in longevity, while eagles competed in height. Liu Yun seemed to have both qualities—he was both high and hard.

Now they were utterly convinced that Liu Yun had escaped the Iron Armored Dragon unharmed through sheer strength, not by acting like a scoundrel.

"Don't rush. We're still on the same team. Come on, let's go to his place!"

Xueni was the daughter of one of the HR Alliance's core families, and she quickly made up her mind. She was certain Liu Yun wouldn't do much to her if she went to his home—he wouldn't dare kill her. So the group went together to camp out at Liu Yun's villa.

All this happened while Liu Yun was building his base. Though these people racked their brains, they had more or less figured out his secrets. Still, they couldn't imagine that a Crystal Ball might possess magical powers.

In the end, it was Liu Yun's teammate Ruby who guessed the closest. The progress of science had, in the end, become much like magic! Both involved understanding and using rules—using a computer instead of a wand to input a spell, and achieving an unimaginable result.

Unfortunately, no one was likely to pay Ruby's words much attention. No matter how reasonable such a far-fetched idea might be, people ultimately couldn't accept it; it would only earn her ridicule.

Meanwhile, at a university in Huaxia, the principal had personally invited Liu Ling to his spacious, bright office on the top floor of the administration building. Her arrival brought a touch of youthful color and vitality to the otherwise solemn room.

Liu Ling stepped into the office, looking all the more fresh and lovely in the interplay of light and shadow. She wore a simple, elegant white dress, and her long black hair was casually tied back in a ponytail. A few loose strands fell lightly across her forehead, lending her a gentle, lively air.

The principal wore a warm smile. He gestured for Liu Ling to sit, then turned to the Military's interest in her and the importance they placed on her.

"Liu Ling, your older brother Liu Yun's outstanding achievements in research have attracted widespread attention. The Military greatly admires him. They've asked me to convey a special invitation to you."

Surprise flickered in Liu Ling's eyes, followed by curiosity and anticipation. She had never imagined her life would become so directly entangled with her older brother's accomplishments.

"The Military hopes that, through you, they can gain a deeper understanding of Liu Yun's research and learn from it. In return, they're willing to provide a range of support and assistance, including letting you graduate early and appointing you directly as the chief researcher in the Jiangnan region, where you can put your talents to use on a broader platform." The principal spoke with evident sincerity and expectation.

"But... I haven't even finished my thesis..."

Liu Ling felt a little uneasy. What had a university graduate who hadn't even finished her thesis done to deserve being sent straight to a research institute in Jiangnan and made its chief researcher? It was an international joke!

Just then, a middle-aged officer in a crisp military uniform, his eyes sharp, appeared before her. He was much more direct than the principal.

"Don't overthink it. We've already arranged for you to graduate early and taken care of your departure paperwork. Come on! You're coming straight to Jiangnan with us!"

The officer's move was ruthless. He had struck directly at Liu Yun's weak spot. Liu Yun might not care about other people, but no matter what, he would have to show some consideration for the younger sister he depended on.

Liu Ling nodded in bewilderment and followed the officer off the university campus. She had no idea what awaited her.