The laboratory was filled with faint energy fluctuations, and on the cold metal countertops, two rows of potion racks were neatly arranged.Karthus floated in front of Qin Tian, emanating waves of coldness, his voice under the hood hoarse like sandpaper: "Master, the first batch of 200 Youth Potions and 200 Superman Potions have been completed. After inspection, their quality is without issue."Qin Tian's gaze fell on the potion racks, his fingertips gently brushing the first row of potion bottles.The Youth Potion was a jade-like emerald green throughout, the liquid inside the bottle like flowing morning dew, with faint, tiny specks of light visible floating within, exuding a gentle life aura.Qin Tian picked up a Youth Potion and carefully observed it against the light. The energy fluctuations within the potion were stable and prolonged, without the slightest impurity—this meant that the life energy contained within was gentle enough that even elderly people or children with ordinary physiques could safely absorb it.Of course, the greatest efficacy of the Youth Potion was to delay aging and maintain a beautiful appearance, making it unsuitable for the elderly and children. Its target customers were men and women who valued beauty.He put down the Youth Potion and turned his attention to the Superman Potion next to it.It was a completely different sight: a molten-red liquid churned in the bottle, carrying almost violent energy fluctuations. Fine red light even condensed on the bottle wall, as if it would break free at any second. Each bottle was like a small, pulsating flame sealed within.The Youth Potion contained infinite business opportunities and wealth, while the Superman Potion was key to the Barbarian Legion's transformation.Wealth and military power, grasping both at once.Beside him, Yang Fan asked with immense excitement:"Boss, how do you plan to handle this batch of Youth Potions? Do you need me to start marketing strategies now to build recognition?"After repeated experiments and verifications, the Youth Potion indeed possessed the effect of delaying aging and maintaining appearance. As long as the product itself was fine, Yang Fan believed that the Youth Potion would surely cause a huge stir in the Qingmu Star Region and even the entire Empire. By then, wealth would surge in like a bursting flood, unstoppable.He rubbed his hands, his eyes fixed on the emerald-green glowing potion bottles, as if seeing countless gold coins flying before his eyes. Even the usually composed him couldn't contain his excitement at this moment:"Which of those noblewomen in the Qingmu Star Region doesn't treat her face like her lifeblood? A bottle that can keep them youthful, even if priced outrageously, they'll snatch it up like mad! Not to mention the entire Empire; those royal family members and the families of business magnates won't bat an eye at spending any amount for youth!"Qin Tian looked at his overjoyed expression, a faint smile playing on his lips. Yang Fan was right; youth had always been the most expensive luxury, especially for those at the pinnacle of power and wealth. A potion that could delay aging, its value already surpassed money itself.However, Yang Fan was still thinking a bit too simply about some things.Such immense wealth was not something the current Lingfeng Trading Company could protect. They had to find a reliable partner to join in and deter potential opportunists.And he had already contacted this partner in advance."Yang Fan, in a few days, a friend of mine will come to Silver Gray Star to discuss cooperation matters regarding the Youth Potion with us. You'll handle the details of the cooperation," Qin Tian said.Yang Fan was stunned for a moment and asked, "Boss, the friend you mentioned is...?"Qin Tian: "His name is Oriental Bright Universe, a disciple of the Oriental Family."What!The Oriental Family!Yang Fan was greatly alarmed in his heart. The boss actually sought cooperation with the Oriental Family.When he learned this news, his heart was both happy and worried.The joy was that if the cooperation could truly be achieved, then Lingfeng Trading Company would naturally be able to ride the wind, relying on the influence of the Oriental Family to quickly expand the sales channels for the Youth Potion. Furthermore, several of the raw materials for the Youth Potion were rare medicinal herbs. Whether grown by themselves or purchased externally, their quantity would be limited, and they might even be constrained.But if they cooperated with the Oriental Family, then this problem would not need to be worried about.On the other hand, in front of the Oriental Family, a Sacred Blood Family, their own company was not even a small ant. If the Oriental Family became greedy, they would surely be completely devoured.Qin Tian could see Yang Fan's concerns, but he was relatively optimistic about this matter.Firstly, the Oriental Family's reputation had always been good. They had invested in many promising companies, but there had never been any rumors of them seizing things by force.In fact, among the Nine Great Sacred Blood Families, the Oriental Family's reputation had always ranked among the top three. Their conduct and bloodline abilities were similar: gentle and introverted, yet secretly containing surging vitality.Unlike some bloodline families that readily used their power to oppress others, the Oriental Family was more skilled at overcoming strength with gentleness—their industries spanned multiple fields such as medicine, energy, and interstellar transport, yet they had never actively provoked commercial wars. Instead, they often stepped in at critical moments to support small and medium-sized enterprises on the verge of bankruptcy, thereby accumulating an excellent reputation in the business world.On the other hand, he had helped the Oriental Family solve two major troubles: one was the Blood Demon Sect chaos during the Talent War, and the other was recently helping the Oriental Family successfully capture the Blood Demon.With this relationship, the Oriental Family would be mindful of their reputation and would not repay kindness with enmity.Moreover, given the Oriental Family's size, a small Youth Potion would not be enough to make them tarnish their reputation."Draft a contract in advance. The details will be discussed and finalized after the Oriental Family arrives."Qin Tian patted Yang Fan's shoulder, then with a wave of his hand, he stored all the Superman Potions in the Yin Space.Making money could wait. For now, he wanted to test whether the Superman Potion was as miraculous as Karthus claimed.In the Barbarian camp, over a hundred Barbarians gathered, a quiet atmosphere mixed with a hint of restlessness.Everyone's gaze was fixed on the crimson potion in Qin Tian's hand. The liquid churned in the sunlight, like a forbidden flame, emitting an aura of power that made their bloodlines stir."That's the situation. Whether or not to try it is up to you to decide."Qin Tian told them the effects of the Superman Potion—it could break through physical limits in a short time, increasing physical attributes severalfold. The cost, however, was enduring excruciating, heart-wrenching pain during consumption, a pain that would permeate deep into the bones and soul, requiring an iron will to withstand.If one couldn't endure it, both body and mind would collapse, and even if they survived, they would become a madman who had lost their sanity.As his words fell, he stepped aside and calmly waited for the Barbarians' decision.These words were like a giant stone thrown into a calm lake, instantly causing a huge stir among the Barbarians.The expressions on the faces of the warriors, who had originally been eager to try, instantly became solemn.They were not afraid of intense pain, but the consequence of both body and mind collapsing and becoming a madman was too terrifying, forcing many to consider it carefully.The field fell into a deathly silence, with only the sound of wind rustling clothes. Everyone's breathing became heavy.Just then, a low, hoarse voice broke the silence: "I'll try."Everyone looked in the direction of the voice. It was a medium-built Barbarian named Kalun. He rarely spoke on normal days, always silently following behind the group, with little expression on his face, appearing unremarkable.But upon hearing his voice, all the Barbarians froze, then their eyes showed a look of understanding.Kalun was one of the few unattached individuals in the tribe; his family had all died in the Barbarian civil war long ago. He had lived alone until now. Although he spoke little, when it came to willpower, no one in the tribe didn't acknowledge this lonely yet strong warrior.At this moment, Kalun was slowly walking forward, his steps not fast but exceptionally firm. His weather-beaten face still showed no expression, but his eyes were sharper than usual, like a sharp sword hidden in its sheath.Just then, Terrida suddenly raised his hand to stop him: "No."His frosty white hair fluttered in the wind. Terrida walked to the front of the group, his dark brown pupils sweeping over everyone: "If anyone is to try, it should be me first!" "No!""No!"As soon as Terrida finished speaking, more than a dozen voices immediately rang out simultaneously, their tones urgent and resolute.A warrior with a chain tattoo on his arm even stepped forward, blocking Terrida: "Terrida, you are our backbone now. You absolutely cannot take this risk!"Kalun's hand pressed on Terrida's shoulder, and he said in an incredibly serious tone: "I can bear it."Terrida stared into Kalun's calm, deep eyes, then looked at the resolute expressions of the people around him. He was silent for a moment, then said:"Kalun, live.""Mm!"Kalun walked to Qin Tian's side, extended his rough palm, and said:"Boss, give it to me."Qin Tian placed the Superman Potion in Kalun's palm and instructed:"If you really can't hold on, tell me. I will do my best to save your life.""Okay!"Kalun glanced at the churning liquid in the bottle, didn't hesitate at all, pulled out the stopper, and drank the entire potion in one gulp.The moment the crimson liquid slid down his throat, Kalun's body stiffened abruptly. Immediately after, he let out an extremely suppressed groan.His forehead instantly became covered in cold sweat.At first, it was just like swallowing a ball of fire in his throat, but the next second, that ball of fire spread along his blood vessels to his entire body, as if countless red-hot knives were frantically churning inside him. Every inch of his muscle and every bone groaned in pain.His skin turned red and hot at a visible speed, even seeping fine beads of blood. As soon as those blood beads emerged, they were evaporated into a blood mist by the high temperature, swirling around him like a burning man."Uh—"Kalun bit down hard, his lips bleeding, but he didn't make another sound. His body trembled violently, his right hand instinctively clenched, his nails digging deep into his palm, but this pain was nothing compared to the intense pain within his body.His consciousness began to blur, and countless chaotic images flashed through his mind—the sight of his family lying in pools of blood, the scene of his homeland being engulfed by war, and the days of being arbitrarily beaten and sold like livestock as a slave—humiliation, anger, sadness, all kinds of emotions surged like a tide, almost drowning his sanity."Am I—going to become a madman?"A thought flashed, and a hint of wavering appeared in Kalun's eyes. The pain within his body grew more and more intense, as if it would tear his body apart, and his spirit also tottered in this endless torment.Just then, he suddenly remembered Terrida's words—"We must go home, and make those villains who destroyed our homeland pay the price."Yes, go home!I want to go home!Kalun's eyes instantly became clear. Those humiliating memories were no longer a weapon to destroy him, but instead transformed into an iron belief that supported him.He had no family left, but he still had his tribesmen, a common homeland to protect, and a blood feud to avenge!He could not fall here, absolutely not!"I must—go back," Kalun roared in his heart, using all his strength to fight against the pain that was almost devouring him.He remembered the contemptuous look in the slave owner's eyes when he was a slave; he remembered the stifling frustration of being powerless to resist when his companions were beaten;He remembered the endless yearning for his homeland whenever he looked up at the starry sky.These beliefs were like lighthouses in the darkness, guiding him to struggle forward in the abyss of pain.He felt his body being reshaped, his bones making "creaking" sounds, as if being forcibly stretched and thickened. His muscle fibers were constantly tearing and regenerating, each regeneration stronger than the last.Time seemed to freeze, every second as long «N.o.v.e.l.i.g.h.t» as a century.The surrounding Barbarians watched him nervously, Terrida even clenching his fists tightly, his eyes full of worry.After an unknown amount of time, the red light on Kalun's body gradually receded, and the frantically churning power within him slowly became docile, like a surging flood finding its riverbed. The intense pain on his body also lessened, replaced by an unprecedented feeling of fullness."Hoo... hoo..."Kalun gasped for air, sweat mixed with blood flowing from his body, pooling on the ground. He slowly raised his head, his previously cloudy eyes becoming exceptionally bright, shimmering with captivating light.He could clearly feel that his physique had undergone a tremendous change.The muscle lines on his arms became smoother and more explosive, and a tingling itch spread throughout his body, as if new power was being nurtured.The vital energy and blood within his body were like a surging river, rushing through his blood vessels and flowing throughout his entire body, finally soaring into the sky, transforming into a visible crimson light pillar that pierced through the clouds, exuding a breathtaking pressure.The surrounding Barbarians were all stunned by this aura, retreating a few steps, their faces showing an expression of disbelief.Kalun moved his body, his joints making a series of crisp cracking sounds. Every swing of his hand, every step he took, carried a powerful sense of strength.He knew he had succeeded.The Superman Potion had perfectly integrated into his body, and what had sustained him through it all was that yearning for his homeland, that hatred for his enemies, and the belief in returning home with his tribesmen.Kalun turned around and looked at Terrida and his other tribesmen, a faint but hopeful smile on his face.Terrida looked at the soaring vital energy and blood on Kalun's body and his obviously several times stronger physique. His tense nerves finally relaxed. He nodded heavily at Kalun, his eyes showing a look of relief.The other Barbarians also burst into cheers. They knew that Kalun's success meant that they too had the chance to gain powerful strength.

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