Swallowed Star: Mechanical Race Overlord
Chapter 34

The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Was Leaked

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While Liu Yun was busy working away, the analysis targeting him finally yielded results!

The HR Alliance, Limit Dojo, Thor Dojo, and even the military had all simultaneously noticed Liu Yun's abnormal changes. They meticulously investigated his background and even tracked down the records from when he originally purchased traditional Chinese medicinal herbs.

Since Liu Yun had to follow a specific prescription when buying herbs—purchasing more of the ingredients he used frequently and less of those he used sparingly—this provided the major factions with a basic prototype of his formula.

Coupled with the fact that they had begun to place importance on traditional Chinese medicine, they invited several practitioners who had survived the Great Catastrophe, finally managing to reconstruct eighty percent of the "Liu Yun Medicinal Prescription"!

"It's simply miraculous. These herbs can actually improve my strength! Although traditional Chinese medicine is a phenomenological science, after countless years, it is still astonishing!"

Inside the Limit Dojo's research base, Zhuge Tao felt his strength improving after continuously taking the medicine they had developed! In about a month, he had steadily increased his strength by about ten percent.

Amidst his excitement, a man in purple robes beside him looked somewhat impatient.

"Old Thief Zhuge, is this all you came to tell me? Let me tell you! Our Thor Dojo also replicated this prescription long ago, and I am a beneficiary myself. Why are you so excited?"

This man in purple was the former Wang Heng. He had been dragged here by the excited Zhuge Tao, but he felt quite dissatisfied in his heart.

The Limit Dojo and Thor Dojo fought fiercely on the surface, but in reality, they were as thick as thieves. Zhuge Tao complained upon hearing this.

"Hmph, it was you who insisted on competing with me for Liu Yun and insisted on stirring up trouble! If you hadn't muddied the waters, Liu Yun would have belonged to our Limit Dojo long ago!"

Wang Heng raised an eyebrow, a cold sneer curling his lips as he retorted, "Zhuge Tao, that is biased. Liu Yun is a rare talent; how could his value be monopolized by a single dojo? Furthermore, it's fair competition based on ability. If your Limit Dojo truly had the capability, why fear the competition from my Thor Dojo? In the end, it was you who missed the opportunity."

Zhuge Tao's expression shifted slightly, but he quickly regained his composure. Knowing that arguing with Wang Heng about this was meaningless, he changed the subject to a deeper level: "Enough, there is no need to dwell on the past. The problem now is that the power hidden behind Liu Yun's prescription is far more than just increasing strength. How did he come to know these ancient and mysterious formulas? Or perhaps, does he himself possess even more secrets and technologies unknown to us?"

Wang Heng's expression also turned grave. After a moment of contemplation, he said slowly, "Indeed, Liu Yun's appearance was too abrupt, and his growth rate far exceeds common understanding. Moreover, as far as I know, he is not only proficient in medicine but also possesses astonishing talent in martial arts and Psychic Power. This makes one wonder if he has received some kind of inheritance or has come into contact with a mysterious organization unknown to us."

The two looked at each other, both seeing the gravity and curiosity in the other's eyes. They realized that to truly understand Liu Yun, the information they currently held was far from enough.

"We must further investigate Liu Yun," Zhuge Tao said in a deep voice. "At the same time, we must accelerate our in-depth research into the prescription to see if we can find more clues. Besides, the HR Alliance and the military are also acting in full swing; we cannot fall behind."

Wang Heng nodded in agreement. "That's right. Liu Yun's value has far exceeded the individual level; he may be the key to our future defense against unknown threats. However, we must also act carefully and not alert the enemy. After all, Liu Yun still seems to be doing what he believes is right."

The two then discussed their next plan of action, deciding to increase their efforts to analyze the prescription while maintaining their focus on Liu Yun, and to attempt to cooperate with more surviving traditional Chinese medicine experts in hopes of fully restoring and understanding this prescription.

At the same time, they would also dispatch personnel to secretly observe Liu Yun's every move, hoping to uncover the layers of mist surrounding him without alerting him.

The HR Alliance's investigation team, after deeply analyzing Liu Yun's herbal prescription and its effects, indeed reached a conclusion similar to that of Zhuge Tao and Wang Heng—these herbs could significantly enhance the user's physique, but they showed no direct restorative effect on specific injuries, such as spinal damage. This discovery made the HR Alliance investigators even more convinced that what Liu Yun possessed was far from simple, and there must be a deeper secret behind his prescription.

The leader of the HR Alliance, a shrewd and capable Huaxia woman named Lin Wanqing, gathered the core members of the team to discuss this discovery.

"We must admit that Liu Yun's herbal prescription indeed has extraordinary aspects, but its inability to treat specific injuries like spinal damage shows that this is only the tip of the iceberg in his vast knowledge system," Lin Wanqing said with a firm tone.

These words shocked Atkin and Glinda, who were standing by. The greatness of this medicine had already refreshed the perceptions of these foreigners, but it was clearly only a small part of Liu Yun's secrets.

"I propose that we not only continue to study this prescription in depth, trying to find clues from ancient Chinese medical texts, modern technology, and even the supernatural field, but also make direct contact with Liu Yun himself," a young researcher suggested. "Perhaps, by establishing a cooperative relationship with him, we can understand his secrets more directly."

Glinda nodded in agreement, but she also warned, "Direct contact with Liu Yun must be handled with caution. We cannot let him perceive our intentions, let alone threaten his safety. After all, such a person will surely attract the attention of major factions, and if the situation worsens, it will be difficult to handle."

At this moment, Yang Xiaolong and the other three looked at each other. Who knew that Liu Yun was actually so powerful that he had already stirred up the winds and clouds in all directions!

Turtles compare the length of their lives, while eagles compare the height of their flight, and Liu Yun seemed to possess both; he was truly both high and tough.

Now they were completely convinced that Liu Yun's ability to retreat unscathed from the Iron Armored Dragon relied on powerful strength, and was definitely not some rogue-like behavior.

"Don't be anxious, we are still in the same squad. Come on, let's go to his house!"

As the daughter of a core family in the HR Alliance, Xueni quickly made a judgment. She was certain that going to Liu Yun's house wouldn't be a big deal; Liu Yun wouldn't dare to kill her. The group set off together to camp out at Liu Yun's villa.

These events all took place while Liu Yun was building his base. These people racked their brains, and while they basically analyzed Liu Yun's secrets, they could never have imagined that a Crystal Ball possessed magical power.

In the end, it was Liu Yun's teammate Ruby who guessed the most accurately: this scientific progress was, in the end, about the same as magic! It was all about mastering the rules, utilizing the rules, and using a computer instead of a wand to input spells to achieve incredible effects.

Unfortunately, no one cared about Ruby's words. Such whimsical ideas, even if they had their own rationality, could not be accepted in the end and only invited a round of mockery.

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

Liu Ling stepped into the office, her figure appearing even more elegant and refined amidst the interplay of light and shadow. She wore a simple and elegant white dress, her long black hair tied casually into a ponytail, with a few stray strands falling gently across her forehead, adding a touch of softness and agility to her appearance.

The principal smiled very kindly at this moment. He gestured for Liu Ling to sit down, then changed the subject to mention the military's attention and regard for her.

"Student Liu Ling, your brother Liu Yun's outstanding achievements in the field of scientific research have attracted widespread attention, and the military is deeply impressed. They have specifically entrusted me to convey a special invitation to you."

Upon hearing this, a flash of surprise crossed Liu Ling's eyes, followed by curiosity and anticipation. She had not expected that her life would have such a direct intersection due to her brother's achievements.

"The military hopes that through your role as a bridge, they can more deeply understand and learn from Mr. Liu Yun's research results. To this end, they are willing to provide a series of support and assistance, including allowing you to graduate early and appointing you directly as the chief researcher for the Jiangnan region, so that you can display your talents on a broader platform," the principal said, his words full of sincerity and expectation.

"This... my thesis hasn't been written yet..."

Liu Ling was slightly uneasy. How could a university student who hadn't even finished her thesis be qualified to enter a research institution in the Jiangnan region and serve as a chief researcher? This was simply an international joke!

At this moment, a middle-aged officer in a crisp military uniform with sharp eyes appeared before her. He was much more direct than the principal.

"Don't overthink it. We have already arranged for your early graduation and completed your departure procedures. Let's go! Come with us directly to Jiangnan!"

This officer's move was truly ruthless. This tactic directly pinched Liu Yun's Achilles' heel. Liu Yun might not care about others, but for his sister, with whom he had depended on for survival, Liu Yun would have to give some face regardless of the circumstances!

Liu Ling nodded in a daze and followed the officer out of the university campus. She could not have predicted anything that would follow.

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