The universe is vast, and new species are born every moment. Finding valuable parts of various plants and animals and extracting medicines is a complex and profound science, especially in the interstellar world with countless species, which requires patience and time.
There are also many differences in the methods of refining potions: chemical potions from the technological side, witchcraft decoctions from the magical side, and various other potion-making techniques.
In interstellar space, there exists an authoritative Pharmacist Association, much like the Space-Time Research Society. This serves as a platform for apothecaries to exchange ideas and is also the simplest way for interstellar citizens to hire apothecaries. By simply logging onto the Pharmacist Association's website, one can find online apothecary apprentices to inquire about clients' needs, giving Han Xiao a strong sense of déjà vu, reminiscent of the online doctor consultation websites he had encountered in his previous life.
With the space station matter settled, Han Xiao immediately contacted the Pharmacist Association and found a reliable pharmaceutical group in the Shattered Star Ring that could produce Star Roaming Beast Potion. This group was located on a colony planet of the Amethyst Civilization in the Colton Star Cluster.
Amethyst is one of the most powerful civilizations in the entire Shattered Star Ring.
Goddora is a galaxy-level civilization. There are several galaxy-level civilizations in the Colton Star Cluster, including Goddora in the Garton Star System, New Feilan in the Ryan Star System, and the Holy Stone and Black Raven in the Feven Star System... The Amethyst Civilization is an even higher-level cluster-level civilization, with colonies scattered across various star clusters and galaxies in the Shattered Star Ring.
The stable stargate near the Juberly Hub, connecting different star systems in Colton, was built with joint funding from various Colton star system civilizations and at the invitation of the Amethyst Civilization.
The level of Amethyst is too high, both in terms of benefits and dangers. Han Xiao does not intend to get too involved with them at the moment, as the risks would far outweigh the benefits. Therefore, his only goal on this trip is to manufacture the potion.
The process was relatively smooth. While the Shattered Star Ring might be dangerous, few space pirates or scavengers would dare to cause trouble near the outposts of a cluster-level civilization. It's important to understand that the defensive weapons of a cluster-level civilization have a very long range. If they discover rampant banditry near a colony, they don't need to send out spaceships to pursue them; they can simply fire cannons on the planet and turn the wanted criminals into fireworks in space.
Han Xiao chose a reputable and high-end pharmaceutical company, a technology-driven pharmaceutical group. After paying a certain fee and waiting a few days, he successfully obtained the potion made from Star Roaming Beast materials without encountering any problems.
In the spaceship's mechanical modification room, a portable cryogenic chamber sat on the table. The lid was open, and in the hazy white mist, two rows of eight test tubes of medicine lay quietly. Six were light purple, and two were deep indigo. The former were gene-based medicines made from the vital organs of the Star Roaming Beast, while the latter were special medicines made from its penis... no, from life crystals.
Han Xiao's fingers brushed over the two potions, and two semi-transparent light blue information panels popped up next to the objects, displaying item descriptions.
[[Star Roaming Beast Potion (High Concentration 62.0%)]: A precious potion made from the genes of Star Roaming Beast. It permanently increases attributes upon consumption. Effective uses: 0/3 -- Before you drink it, I want to warn you, the genes of cosmic creatures are not so easily tolerated... Of course, if the mutated life form suits your aesthetic, then please feel free to drink it.]
[[Metabolism Regulation Potion]: A rare potion made from the life core of Star Roaming Beast. It increases lifespan with virtually no side effects—life is fleeting like a summer flower, and all wealth and fame pale in comparison. How many creatures do you think would go mad for this small vial?]
The potion that increases lifespan has no limit on the number of uses, and it has no effect on players. Han Xiao played with the potion, pondering.
"One Star Roaming Beast is condensed into eight bottles of potions, the ratio is terrifying. I wonder if my lifespan will increase if I drink the lifespan potion? The panel doesn't record this attribute."
While pondering, Han Xiao acted swiftly, gulping down a bottle of life-extending potion. The taste was spicy, like a burning knife piercing his throat and down into his stomach. The pain lasted only a few seconds before transforming into a comfortable, soothing warmth that spread throughout his body, as if he were sitting by a fireplace, warming himself.
Han Xiao had prepared himself for pain, but he didn't expect it to be so comfortable. He let out a long "hmm" through his nose, closed his eyes in enjoyment, and focused his mind on his body, experiencing the changes in every cell through his subtle senses that transcended the five senses.
Countless beings in the universe possess bodies, yet few can fully control them. The soul is both the master and slave of the body, forced to consciously perform actions such as eating, sleeping, and excretion to maintain its survival, and cannot actively shut down these functions. Han Xiao, however, experienced a different feeling, as if he could control every part of his body, not just the nerve connections. As his thoughts shifted, he discovered that his cells were responding to his ideas.
It was as if his body had become a sophisticated machine, one that he had previously struggled to control, but now he could slow it down...
"Increasing lifespan by controlling metabolism, truly lives up to its name." Han Xiao stared at his palm, now able to manipulate his own metabolic rate, and muttered to himself, "I can not only slow down my aging process, but I can even accelerate it. However, acceleration is an irreversible process; slowing it down is more important. I wonder how much my lifespan has increased..."
Superhumans already have a lifespan far exceeding that of ordinary people, and with the added ability to control their metabolism, Han Xiao doesn't even know how long he will live.
"He seems like he'll live a long time."
Han Xiao subconsciously pushed up the bridge of his nose.
Looking at the panel, he was notified that he had acquired a new skill.
[You have learned the skill [Self-Healing]]
[Self-Healing (No Level): When you are injured, you can consume stamina to increase your health regeneration rate, up to a maximum of 120 health points/second]
Han Xiao's heart skipped a beat. He thought to himself, "The panel's prompt is a Self-Healing skill, but the lifespan potion gives me far more abilities than what the panel shows. It seems that lifespan is a hidden bonus, or the panel only calculates basic attributes."
The Self-Healing ability is quite good, providing another layer of protection for his life. However, Han Xiao hasn't used up all of Aurora's character cards yet, so he estimates he won't need this skill in the short term.
With one life-extending potion remaining, Han Xiao saved it, not knowing if it might come in handy later. He picked up another gene-enhancing potion and injected three vials directly. He was already quite familiar with gene-enhancing potions. After the pain subsided, he checked the information on his panel: Intelligence +2, Stamina +6, Charisma +3.
"The bonus effect isn't as high as that of Void Dragon Marrow. After all, the Void Dragon is hundreds or thousands of times stronger than the Star Roaming Beast; one is a dragon, and the other is a mayfly."
Han Xiao looked at the [Intermediate Life Tenacity] feat. This feat had been upgraded after using Void Dragon Marrow last time, and now that he had taken a gene potion from a rare creature, it was theorized that this feat should be strengthened again.
But after a while, there was no further activity on the panel, so Han Xiao was certain that the template specialty had not been upgraded, and he pondered to himself.
"It seems one gene serum isn't enough. Perhaps the Star Roaming Beast's racial level hasn't reached the standard. To advance from intermediate to advanced, more gene serums will be needed. Hmm, but we can't overuse drugs."
Standing in front of the mirror, his appearance remained unchanged. The Star Roaming Beast Potion had failed to cause any genetic mutations. After using the Dragon Marrow last time, he had become even more handsome on top of his already good looks.
He stored away the remaining potions, and after putting away the box, Han Xiao sat down at the table, took out a task list, and stared at it, lost in thought.
"There are still dozens of tasks on the list, and these are only the ones I've initially selected as suitable. I won't lack opportunities for random rewards. The faster I complete the advancement, the sooner I can prepare for the main storyline of version 2.0..."
Han Xiao stroked his chin, recalling the past when he used to travel around trying to get what he wanted, a feeling he fondly remembered.
I went over the task completion plan again and confirmed it was correct.
"Hopefully, after successfully advancing to the next level, there will still be enough time left for version updates."
Outside the door came the sounds of Melos and others playing cards and shouting. From another room, Fording's singing could be faintly heard. He was learning Morning Star's techniques and training his telekinesis through singing. However, Fording was not Morning Star after all, and his high notes sounded like a pig being slaughtered.
Han Xiao shook his head, put on his earplugs, and casually pulled out a stack of papers from the pile of books on the table—the ones Sylvia had made her copy as punishment—and quickly began to correct them.
Tsk, training apprentices is like growing crops; it takes patience.