The secret laboratory located in the suburbs of New York was unusually lively today.
Not only did the group's big boss Jonathan Van der Will, personally come to witness the human drug trial, but even Mr. Xu, who held the power of life and death over everyone, also came in person.
Everyone involved in the Spider-Man experiment had been given Life and Death Talisman by Xu Xiao, and they also knew the red line that if no results were produced within one hundred days, they would be cut off.
Therefore, during this period, the entire laboratory staff was divided into three shifts, conducting experiments 24 hours a day without stopping. Dr. Thor, who was in charge of everything, often didn't sleep for a whole day and night.
Finally, today, all our hard work has paid off; the first batch of successful drugs has been produced and has successfully passed human trials.
Dr. Thor handed a vial of emerald green potion to Xu Xiao and began to boast about his achievements over the past few days:
"After our trials over this period, this prototype drug, after eliminating the spider gene, can enhance the human body to the level of 60% to 73% of ' Spider-Man's'."
"Based on the analysis, in addition to improved physical condition, it is inferred that the lifespan of those who receive the injection will also be significantly increased."
"And accepting the existence of this enhancement potion will not result in the side effects of the group's previous enhancement potions, except for a few minor flaws."
"Flaw? What flaw? Go on." Xu Xiao frowned upon hearing this.
This was something he would have to use himself, and he couldn't allow any potential problems to arise.
As for ' Spider-Man ', it's a nickname for the initial serum synthesized using Parker's serum and the Super Spider.
"This potion amplifies people's emotions, making the good even better and the evil even more evil."
With that, Thor stepped forward and turned on the computer, where two different scenes appeared on the screen.
Two different test subjects were imprisoned in a room made entirely of metal. One was sleeping peacefully in bed, while the other was causing constant destruction in the room.
"Let me out! Let me out! I am invincible, I will rule the world, I will kill you all."
The walls were riddled with dents, and the half-meter-thick metal walls were covered with all sorts of fist marks and footprints. If it weren't for the numerous and well-hidden cameras, it would have been impossible to even monitor the other party.
"These are two subjects who received payment for human experimentation. One of them was in very stable emotional condition and good mental state before the experiment."
Dr. Thor pointed to the experimenter on the screen who was taking a nap with his eyes closed.
"The other participant had a criminal record and suffered from mental illnesses such as violence and paranoia before participating in the experiment."
"Because the laboratory adheres to the principle of voluntariness, both of them had received compensation from the group beforehand. After the successful injection, the former cooperated well with us in conducting various tests, and his mental state has stabilized after the experiment."
"And the latter," Thor shook his head, "Was quite cooperative before he got the money, but afterwards... you saw it too."
"The other person's mental state is quite unstable, and based on the words he keeps repeating, we infer that his mental illness has been amplified, making him a dangerous individual."
"Really? Then let me have a go at them." Xu Xiao stroked his chin, having his own ideas to verify Dr. Thor's conclusion.
He only needs to make physical contact with the other person and use his Divine Sense to penetrate their mind to understand what's going on.
Including that guy who's sleeping peacefully.
The data detected by the machine can be misled by those with ulterior motives, but it's not so easy to fool them.
"Okay, then we'll notify them first." Dr. Thor picked up the intercom and gave the instructions.
Xu Xiao then walked to the metal cell where the two were being held.
The cell door opened automatically, and the irritable test subject rushed out immediately, only to see Xu Xiao standing at the door.
"Someone's there? But all of you, die!!"
He paused for a moment, then lunged straight at Xu Xiao.
"Interesting. It seems they've been blinded by desire, but they still retain basic reasoning."
Xu Xiao made his judgment based on the other party's behavior.
"Danger! Get out of the way!" The experimenter who had been taking a break also came out and immediately warned them upon seeing the scene.
But what happened next completely surprised him.
The Van der Will agent who suddenly appeared simply extended a single finger and instantly froze the crazed experimenter's Riot Games.
Then, with a flick of his wrist, the attacker was sent flying, crashing heavily into the metal cell and sliding down.
"Not bad strength and speed, barely meeting my passing standard." Xu Xiao commented on the test subject's physical condition.
His Divine Sense had already scanned the opponent's entire body when the opponent charged at him, and the opponent's bones and muscles had all been greatly strengthened.
He achieved a level of explosive power that only top martial arts masters in the world could accomplish by using Internal Energy, relying entirely on his physical abilities. This is quite remarkable.
"However, I still need to carefully examine the fact that this spirit can be amplified."
Xu Xiao beckoned, using his Telekinesis to bring the other person to his front. Identifying brain signals is a delicate task that cannot be completed hastily.
He could only suppress the other party with his Telekinesis so that he could not resist, in order to peek into the secrets in his mind. If he was not careful, this guy would end up like those black consumables.
Divine Sense penetrates flesh and bones, penetrates deep into the brain, and then replaces the eyes to observe the neural signals in the other person's brain.
Within minutes, Xu Xiao was certain that the other person was indeed mentally unstable, with overactive neural signals and abnormally active tissues such as the amygdala, hypothalamus, and prefrontal cortex that control emotional outbursts.
"Unfortunately, it's impossible to determine whether this is due to the effects of the super-powered drug or differences in individual constitution."
Xu Xiao has recently been brushing up on his knowledge of the brain, and through numerous experiments with black consumables, he has gained a relatively clear understanding of the human brain.
Even so, he couldn't tell whether the other person's irritability was due to their true nature being amplified by the drug, or because of some unexpected accident.
"Sir! You've subdued him! But could you please let him go? He probably didn't mean to attack you."
The other experimenter, just as Dr. Thor had predicted, was even kinder, and even risked being attacked by Xu Xiao to plead for mercy.
This inevitably aroused Xu Xiao's curiosity about him.
"Come over here too."
He beckoned, and the other person was also bound by his Telekinesis and flew over, but there wasn't much of a reaction, except for a slight tension on their face.
"Sir, are you one of Van der Will's lab technicians? I've never seen you before."
Even after realizing they couldn't move, the other person continued to communicate with Xu Xiao without showing any resistance or malice.
"Yes, I'm the one in charge of this plan. Cooperate with my investigation, and I'll let you go home after the experiment is completed."
Xu Xiao gave a kind smile and offered words of comfort.
"Yes, I understand. That's what it says in the contract. Thank you for giving me this opportunity. I need this money to save... Waaah~"
Before the other person could continue speaking, Xu Xiao sealed his mouth shut and then began to probe him with his Divine Sense.
The results were naturally the same; the insula, anterior cingulate cortex, and mirror neurons, which govern emotional resonance, were also more active than usual.
The activation of these organs allows people to unconsciously empathize with the actions of others, and subsequently bring them pleasure when they offer help.
To put it simply, it can turn people into saints.
Those who truly find joy in doing good deeds.
"This... is a bit tricky!"