Chapter 54: Chapter 54: Zhang Lingxue: Thief!!!
"This is perfect timing, as I can use this excuse to explain to the teacher how I discovered the Essence of Blood."
"This way, the origin can be clearly explained."
"Hopefully, through the teacher’s connections, the Essence of Blood can be sent to Principal Zhang."
"I’m just not sure if Teacher Zhang and Principal Zhang have any special connection."
Otherwise, why would a top-notch professor in their twenties choose to come to Shen Mountain Middle School as a mere homeroom teacher?
Given that the teacher researched the Hundred-Change Silkworm, laying the foundation for its research, they’d be welcomed at any university, so why choose Shen Mountain Middle School?
Principal Zhang has ended hundreds of beast tides, even losing several of his main Pet Beasts in battle. Such a hero for the country and the people, Ye Bai doesn’t want him to fade away because of this!
If Principal Zhang’s stubborn illness can be cured, the Flame Country Alliance won’t lose a great sage of national righteousness.
The Intelligence System mentioned Principal Zhang’s health issues, likely urging me to do something meaningful.
This is a very warm Intelligence System.
As for the current principal Liu Hang’s baldness issue, Ye Bai thinks it should be utilized well.
Principal Liu, you wouldn’t want your balding issue known to all the teachers and students at the school, would you?
Zhang Lingxue arrived at her lab, exhausted. Recent events had put her in a terrible mood.
Especially the old principal’s situation; she really worried about his injuries.
Yet, she quickly sensed something was amiss; it seemed someone had been to the research site.
The lab lights were on."
"A thief!"
Someone breached the tight security and entered the lab."
"Are they trying to steal my research findings?"
This was Zhang Lingxue’s first reaction.
To prevent hackers from stealing research data, Zhang Lingxue usually handwrites her experimental data and has a computer dedicated to recording experiment data, yet it’s never connected to the internet."
She forgot, however, that the only person who could have easily entered the lab was her direct disciple, Ye Bai.
"Alright, daring enough to steal from my turf!"
"Do they even know whose territory this is?"
The disgruntled Zhang Lingxue shouted loudly, rushing inside with her Gray Poison Moth, Xiao Zi.
Upon entering the lab, she saw Ye Bai, looking surprised, holding a test tube."
Ye Bai slowly put down the test tube, raising his hands high, ┗(´・∧・｀)┛.
(⊙o⊙)... Mistake, try again.
Zhang Lingxue coughed lightly, then strolled leisurely into the lab.
"Teacher, this is to test your responsiveness."
"If someone intentionally breaks into the lab, you must protect your experimental data first, not raise your hands."
Zhang Lingxue shifted the topic.
She suddenly saw the mountain of Blood Cores and, in the lab’s center, a football-sized, continuously beating heart.
The heart beat rapidly, sounding like a thumping noise, almost as if it were alive.
When did her lab fill with such strange things?
"Ye Bai, what is this?"
Ye Bai pointed to the mountain of Blood Cores, saying, "These were all brought back by the Sunflower King, gathered from the beast tide."
"As for this heart, I have no clue where it came from. I was curious, so I extracted a drop of blood for analysis."
"The heart’s blood has a strong cell-activating effect and can release a unique substance that slows cell division."
"I guess it might be from a Tier Four or above Mouse Emperor."
"This is akin to a Secret Treasure."
"Teacher, take a look at the blood test report."
Ye Bai handed the blood test analysis report to Zhang Lingxue.
Excitedly, Zhang Lingxue read through the entire test report.
The blood has strong flesh-activating power, slowing cell division and reducing aging speed.
This was exactly what Zhang Lingxue desperately searched for, unexpectedly found by Ye Bai.
Was it intentional or accidental?
Zhang Lingxue examined Ye Bai up and down, then smiled broadly.
It doesn’t matter, after all, he’s her direct disciple, having some little secrets is normal.
The key is Ye Bai discovered this Essence of Blood, which can help Principal Zhang, and that’s enough.
"Furthermore, I found a white crystal core among these cores."
"The instrument detected purely refined Spiritual Power within the crystal core."
"I speculate it could aid those with corrupted spirits to cleanse the corrupted parts."
Though unsure how to utilize these Spiritual Crystal Cores, Ye Bai knew the information from the Intelligence System was accurate.
The Essence of Blood and Spiritual Crystal Core can help alleviate Principal Zhang’s current symptoms, preventing further worsening."
"Isn’t there still a Burrowing Rat Secret Realm?"
If more Bloodstorm Rat Emperor’s Essence of Blood is needed, that Secret Realm can be used for cultivation."
Anyway, the Burrowing Rat just requires sufficient flesh to upgrade to Bloodstorm Rat."
"But now with no beast tide, who knows if Bloodstorm Rats can still quickly advance."
Ye Bai noticed a hint of joy in Zhang Lingxue’s eyes, confirming her connection with Principal Zhang.
Upon hearing the report on the white crystal cores, Zhang Lingxue immediately focused on them, likely referencing the mutated Blood Storm Rat King’s core mentioned by Y in an email."
The small-bodied, large-headed mice could unleash horrifying Spiritual Power, solving one of Zhang Lingxue’s concerns."
The old principal can be saved."
"That drop of blood, after filtering, centrifugal separation, and purification, yielded two bottles of impurity-free nutrient solution."
"The effect is quite good."
"Data indicates cell activation and anti-aging effects."
"With some Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, the result could be even better."
"On this, teacher, you are the expert."
Ye Bai flattered Zhang Lingxue slightly, handing her two bottles of blood-red potion."
Zhang Lingxue carefully tested them, indeed as Ye Bai said, in instrument simulation, they activated cells and boosted immunity."
To ensure the effect, Zhang Lingxue injected one potion into herself, wiping away days of fatigue, her face turning rosy, with skin as smooth as jade.
If further developed, this might even become a beauty elixir."
In seeking solutions for his chronic illness, Principal Zhang consulted countless renowned doctors and specialists.
Such an intractable problem, finally solved by Ye Bai."