CHAPTER 102: CHAPTER 102: EFFECT

Chen Shouyi’s heart started pounding.

This is Divine Marrow, although it’s just spinal fluid and it’s been degraded more than a little bit, but it’s still divine spinal fluid.

From now on, his intelligence would basically depend on it.

...

He put the glass bottle aside, picked up a small dosage guide, and read it carefully.

He found that taking it was simple, just dilute it with warm water and drink it.

The human body has an extremely astounding absorption effect on this substance; as soon as it is swallowed, the body absorbs it frantically.

Chen Shouyi put down the instructions, and felt somewhat impatient.

He picked up the thermos, and poured out a small half cup of hot water.

The water was boiled yesterday, now it was only at fifty or sixty degrees Celsius, slightly warm to the touch. To be safe, he patiently waited for a few minutes until the cup felt neither warm nor hot before picking up the small glass bottle containing the Divine Marrow.

The bottle had thick walls, resembling a perfume bottle. He peeled off the sealing wax on the surface, then pinched the cork with his index and thumb and pulled gently.

With a muffled "pop" sound, a difficult-to-describe scent spread from the mouth of the bottle.

It felt slightly oppressive.

It was like the low pressure before a summer thunderstorm, making his chest feel blocked, uncomfortable.

But slowly, he felt a strange hunger emerging within.

He had only just been to a buffet for lunch, no way he wasn’t full.

However, the more he smelled this scent, the hungrier he felt, his stomach started to churn, it was simply unbelievable.

Naturally, it was the most powerful, mysterious and terrifying supernatural creature from another world.

He didn’t dare to hesitate, immediately poured the Divine Marrow into the cup.

The liquid was slightly viscous, emitting a faint glow; as the scent spread, the hunger within him suddenly became more intense, his eyes even turned somewhat green.

Thankfully, he was still rational enough to control this hunger.

He vigorously shook the bottle to empty the remaining liquid, then carefully took the cup and rinsed the bottle several times until not a drop was wasted, before putting down the glass bottle.

He picked up the cup, hesitated slightly, then drank it all down in one go.

The warm fluid swiftly slid down his throat to his stomach.

Chen Shouyi smacked his lips.

The taste was odd, not exactly pleasant.

Chen Shouyi quickly moved to the bed, lying down on his back.

He thought the effects would take a long time, but unexpectedly, only a few seconds later, his body was overwhelmed by a strong sense of fulfillment and joy.

His scalp tingled like electricity, his body felt like it was floating on clouds, light and airy.

But this sensation only lasted a few seconds, before disappearing as abruptly as it arrived.

When he regained his composure, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of emptiness.

Was it over?

He had just laid down!

He continued lying for a while, finding no further unusual sensations in his body, then opened his attribute panel.

His intelligence had directly increased by 0.4 points to 13, but agility, strength, and constitution had not grown at all.

While delighted, he also felt slightly disappointed.

This substance was of extremely high grade, he could feel his body’s endless craving for it; not just one vial, but even five or six, the body might not be satisfied.

Crucially, the dosage was simply too little for him.

Fortunate that his intelligence increased this much; he was already satisfied.

He stood up, preparing to test his intelligence.

He glanced around.

Then, picked up the Explorer’s Survival Manual that had been gifted in the morning, opened to the first page, Chapter One:

"How to Navigate in Other Worlds"

He read through the first page at reading speed.

Then quickly closed his eyes, recalling the content he had just read.

After half a minute, he opened his eyes, picked up the book again to compare with his memory, finding that his recall was not quite photographic, but he remembered the gist of the content.

He put the book aside:

"What a pity it’s so expensive; after spending a million on Divine Marrow, his savings were down to just fifty thousand. Looks like it’s time to make money."

He took out the short-term crash course ticket for ’Basic Intelligence Gathering in Other Worlds,’ glanced at it, and saw there was no date, clearly indicating the class could be attended at any time.

"I’ll go visit Jiangnan Martial Arts Academy tomorrow."

...

"Giant, what are you eating?" As soon as Chen Shouyi released the Shell Lady, she began sniffing like crazy, eyes suspiciously darting side to side.

"I didn’t eat anything!"

"You’re lying, you must be eating something good, I can smell it." Her nose was keener than a dog’s, sniffing until she found the cup.

The next moment, she picked up a cup four or five times her size and tilted it towards her mouth.

What immense strength!

The glass cup had a few drops of water remaining, and she poured them all into her mouth, shaking the cup in dissatisfaction.

Soon, she was staggering, like a drunk, unable to stand steady.

Alarmed, Chen Shouyi snatched the cup back from her hands.

"Give it to me, it’s mine." The Shell Lady said loudly, tugging at Chen Shouyi’s coat with a silly smile, seeming a bit dazed, walking unsteadily.

"It kind of tastes like ’Yaqiao’ flowers," she mumbled.

’Yaqiao’ flowers!

Chen Shouyi’s mind stirred, suddenly remembering it was the flower the Shell Lady had spoken of that nurtured her.

Uh, later she ate it.

Could it be this flower had similar effects?

This was Divine Marrow, although its nature was degraded, yet still extraordinary.

If this flower had similar effects, then it certainly was no simple matter.

And the island behind the spatial passage of Dongning, where the Yaqiao flower grows, probably isn’t just an ordinary island. Regardless of the exploration task’s completion, he must visit again.

Seconds later, when the Shell Lady regained clarity, Chen Shouyi promptly asked, "Did you just say that Yaqiao flowers also taste like this?"

Shell Lady nodded, contemplated, then shook her head vigorously.

Looking at her puzzled expression, Chen Shouyi grumbled, "Do you mean yes or no?"

"A little bit." Shell Lady tilted her head, thought for a moment then said, "Yaqiao flowers are sweet, this isn’t tasty, Yaqiao flowers are the best thing I’ve ever eaten."

Yet, you just drank it so avidly.

"You’re the smartest, think again, apart from the taste, what else is the same?" Chen Shouyi coaxed gently,

"It’s a feeling, hard to express," Shell Lady said.

"Think again!"

Shell Lady thought a while longer, then grew impatient, "I don’t want to, I don’t want to, I want to watch Prepared!"

Such a hot temper, damn it.

Thinking back to how obedient Shell Lady used to be, anything he said was done without protest, now she acted like the boss.

No longer afraid of him at all.

Seeing it was useless to question her, Chen Shouyi helplessly gave up.

He opened the computer, put on cartoons for her, then scooped up the Shell Lady, putting her on the bed.

Surely, she’ll be nearsighted!