The two sat in the laboratory, silent for a long time.
Hao Liang spoke again. "You risked your life to bring the Multi-Headed Weasel back for me. You deserve to know what I wanted it for. Of course, perhaps the Multi-Headed Weasel is of no use to you..."
"It is."
Qin Siyang cut off Hao Liang's monologue.
"Hmm?"
"The substances inside the Multi-Headed Weasel can wash away the scent of disc carapace. That property is very useful to me."
Hao Liang glanced at Qin Siyang. "Xiao Qin, once people find out you've used a solution that removes the scent of disc carapace, it will bring you serious trouble. Think it through. Don't put a noose around your own neck for a little profit."
Qin Siyang nodded. "I've seen enough of the world now to know what kind of reward is worth the risk."
Hao Liang nodded. "Good. Since you know where to draw the line, I won't try to dissuade you. Give me some time to develop a God-Hunting Artifact that removes the scent of disc carapace. That should make things easier for you."
"Thank you, Professor Hao."
"It's only right. If you need pharmaceuticals with any other effects, tell me. I can help develop them. Of course, if you're interested in what I'm doing, I'd be happy to bring you aboard. After all, everything you tackle succeeds, and your luck is absurd. I'm quite eager to have you."
"Sorry to disappoint you, Professor Hao, but I will absolutely never take part in this."
Hao Liang smiled. "There aren't that many absolutes in life. Anything is possible."
Qin Siyang knew there was no point saying anything now, so he stopped arguing.
Besides, Hao Liang had meant well by offering him another path, even if that path looked like a dead