Chapter 230: Freezing Chamber

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A red light flashed in One Hundred and Eight's eyes, lightly tracing across the door.

It seemed like a secret signal, as the door immediately began to open slowly. The moment the door opened, He Yiming's brow couldn't help but slightly furrow, for he felt a chilling coldness assailing him.

Although this coldness was far from reaching the point of freezing a person, the appearance of such an absolutely anomalous coldness in this environment still left one utterly perplexed.

His ears twitched slightly, and He Yiming became even more surprised. There was no sound of breathing or heartbeat inside. This indicated that the coldness was not emanating from a cold-element Innate expert like Mu Jintian.

But precisely because of this, He Yiming found it strange.

As One Hundred and Eight entered the room, He Yiming's gaze swept around and was immediately drawn to the peculiar scene inside.

Here, it was a room filled with coldness. He Yiming's gaze shifted, and he immediately caught the direction from which the cold air was coming.

In the four corners of the room, wisps of cold gas continuously poured in. It was because of these gases that the entire room had become a large freezer.

One Hundred and Eight walked openly to the center of the room, where there was an elaborately designed box. He Yiming's gaze fell on the box. He could tell it was a leather box, but beneath its surface, it seemed to give a particularly hard feeling.

He immediately knew that this leather box was also extraordinary.

Sure enough, when One Hundred and Eight opened the leather box, an even colder blast of freezing air emerged from within.

He Yiming's eyes instantly widened. He clearly saw that the internal structure of the box was also extremely unconventional.

Inside the box, there were eight deep holes, two of which were empty, but the other six holes each contained a circular transparent glass tube. Inside the tubes, there was a light blue liquid.

When He Yiming's gaze fixed on the liquid, he suddenly felt a powerful "living" energy.

His body suddenly trembled and he said, "Innate Golden Pill?"

One Hundred and Eight reached out and took out a glass tube, then methodically closed the box. He looked up and said, "Innate Golden Pill is what you call it, and there's a huge difference between your pills and our Gene Fluid."

He Yiming managed to suppress his shock and excitement. He had just felt the unique vitality of an Innate Golden Pill in this blue liquid, and in his perception, the vitality within seemed to be even higher than that of an Innate Golden Pill.

He had originally been half-skeptical of One Hundred and Eight's words. To transform a hundred billion people into Innate experts would require immense power and enormous territory to accommodate such a large population.

But now, upon seeing this peculiar object, He Yiming finally began to believe.

Other things could be faked. For One Hundred and Eight, even lying couldn't be detected. However, the "vitality" in this liquid was absolutely impossible to fake.

"Brother, after my companion takes this, can she advance to Innate?"

"Yes, but before using it on your companion, I must perform a physical examination for her, including blood tests, and micro-adjustments to the Gene Fluid." One Hundred and Eight said calmly, "Only then can a true Perfect Gene be obtained."

He Yiming pondered for a moment, "What level can my companion reach after taking it?"

One Hundred and Eight said very readily, "Similar to the previous owner of this cave." He raised the beautiful azure glass tube in his hand, "The function of the Gene Fluid is merely to elevate your human genes to perfection. But on the basis of perfection, humanity's path of evolution still has immense room for development. The final stage will depend on individual effort."

He Yiming's eyes widened slightly and he said, "Brother, can I use this Gene Fluid?"

One Hundred and Eight shook his head without hesitation and said, "Your genes have already reached or even exceeded the perfect state. Even if you use the Gene Fluid, it will have no effect."

He Yiming nodded slowly, he understood. This medicine only affected cultivators below the Innate expert level. If one's cultivation reached the Innate Realm, then using it would be a complete waste.

He sighed softly, looking at the box with some regret.

"Brother One Hundred and Eight, how much Gene Fluid do you have left?"

"This is all the Gene Fluid I have left," One Hundred and Eight seemed to explain. "When I came here, I only had eight Gene Fluids. I gave two to the first owner of this cave, and with the one used today, only five are left."

He Yiming asked urgently, "What did the first owner of the cave want this for?"

"I don't know," One Hundred and Eight said indifferently. "Perhaps he wanted to use it for research, or for his relatives."

He Yiming stopped speaking and followed him out, but as they walked, He Yiming had thoroughly memorized the path. If he didn't have One Hundred and Eight with him next time, he would definitely not get lost.

Of course, he was also extremely wary of the strange doors here, and the place exuded a peculiar atmosphere everywhere. He felt as if a pair of eyes were constantly watching him.

However, no matter how He Yiming searched, he couldn't find the owner of those eyes.

This made He Yiming vaguely suspect that there might be another strange person, similar to One Hundred and Eight, in this peculiar place.

The two of them walked out of this strange large cave. When they returned to the empty cave hall, He Yiming finally felt relieved.

One Hundred and Eight stopped and said, "You can call your companion out now."

He Yiming's gaze flickered at the azure bottle in his hand. Although he constantly spoke of Yuan Lixun breaking through to the Innate Realm, and according to One Hundred and Eight, using this strange liquid could allow Yuan Lixun to succeed in advancement at least ten years earlier.

While this was a good thing, it had never been heard of before, nor documented in any records. Thus, when it came down to it, even He Yiming himself was a little hesitant.

One Hundred and Eight didn't rush, just waited quietly. He had already waited a thousand years, so he naturally wouldn't care about this little bit of time.

After a long deliberation, He Yiming looked at himself and finally made a decision.

Since he himself had a miraculous encounter at the bottom of the lake in this world, then even if something he didn't understand happened again, he could try to accept it.

He looked up and said aloud, "Lixun, you can come out now."

Yuan Lixun had been waiting anxiously inside. At first, she could hear two not-so-intense explosive collision sounds. But after only a moment, there was no more significant movement outside. Although faint sounds of conversation could be heard, she would absolutely not go out and cause trouble before He Yiming summoned her.

However, after a while, even the sounds of conversation disappeared, and the entire passage became silent, without a single sound.

She felt as if she had fallen into a huge, empty place, and her worry was truly too great to be shared with outsiders.

Just as she was waiting anxiously, He Yiming's voice finally came, a sound like heavenly music that filled her with true joy.

She quickly came out of the cave, and couldn't help but be stunned.

He Yiming and the person who had originally intercepted him were standing side by side, and by their appearance, it seemed as if no discord had occurred between them at all.

If it weren't for the fact that the person gave her an overly cold and arrogant feeling, she would have thought the two were quite amiable friends.

He Yiming cleared his throat and came to Yuan Lixun's side. He explained in detail, without holding anything back, how he had entered that passage and encountered, fought, and conversed with One Hundred and Eight.

Yuan Lixun's beautiful eyes grew wider and wider, finally becoming completely round.

He Yiming was not surprised; anyone who suddenly heard such things would likely have a more exaggerated expression than Yuan Lixun.

After a long while, Yuan Lixun seemed to have digested the shocking news.

Her eyes sparkled and she said, "Young Master, are you saying I can also advance to the Innate Realm?"

He Yiming was slightly startled, suppressing the urge to roll his eyes. So, after all he had said, Yuan Lixun's biggest concern was whether she could advance to the Innate Realm.

He sighed deeply, He Yiming lowered his voice and said, "Lixun, all of this is what this person said, and no one can prove it. And I have never seen a similar description in any ancient text, so..." His voice became even lower: "I have no certainty, not at all."

Yuan Lixun understood the meaning of his words. Her eyes flickered with a light that He Yiming couldn't see through or comprehend.

At this moment, He Yiming suddenly realized that Yuan Lixun no longer seemed like the small woman who only knew how to nestle in his embrace and await his protection.

It seemed that she had grown up in an instant, becoming an independent and self-reliant woman.

He Yiming opened his mouth slightly, but facing this familiar yet somewhat strange girl, all the words he had intended to say were immediately swallowed back. He suddenly realized that whether or not to accept One Hundred and Eight's Gene Fluid should perhaps be decided by Yuan Lixun herself.

If he were to express his opposition first, Yuan Lixun, regardless of her willingness, would probably choose to comply in the end.

Yuan Lixun lowered her head and remained silent for a long time. When she looked up, the light in her eyes was incredibly firm.

Although He Yiming didn't ask, he already understood Yuan Lixun's final decision.

"Young Master, I am willing to try."

Her voice was gentle yet unwavering, containing a power that even He Yiming didn't understand.

Scratching his scalp, He Yiming was very perplexed. Yuan Lixun's personality seemed to have undergone a huge change in the last moment. He vaguely felt that this change seemed to be inextricably linked to him.

Looking at those hopeful eyes, He Yiming finally nodded slowly.

He turned his head and said aloud, "Brother One Hundred and Eight, this is my wife, Yuan Lixun. Before she accepts your Gene Fluid, I want to know if there are any risks involved in using this?"

One Hundred and Eight said expressionlessly, "Is there any danger when you take an Innate Golden Pill?"

He Yiming hesitated for a long time and said, "If Lixun is at this age, then after taking the Innate Golden Pill, at most she won't be able to advance to Innate, but it won't be life-threatening."

One Hundred and Eight raised his head, his eyes suddenly lighting up like the sun.

Those two rays of light shone on Yuan Lixun, sweeping back and forth several times before slowly receding.

Although Yuan Lixun had heard about this person's origins from He Yiming, when he displayed such incredible abilities, she still widened her eyes, revealing a nearly blank expression. However, in her eyes, there was not the slightest trace of hesitation; instead, they became even more resolute.

"Her aptitude is weak. Even with Gene Fluid, it will be difficult for her to reach perfection," One Hundred and Eight retracted his sun-like gaze, but spoke words that greatly disheartened He Yiming and Yuan Lixun.

He Yiming snorted softly and said, "Brother One Hundred and Eight, I don't care about her physique. I only know that if she can't advance to the Innate Realm, then you won't get the Energy Stone."

Facing He Yiming's threat, One Hundred and Eight seemed unmoved. He said very calmly, "Extend your hand."

Yuan Lixun extended her right hand without hesitation, spreading it flat in front of her.

Her fair hands were not large, and her fingers were slender and long, like the tips of bamboo shoots after rain.

Although she was merely a daughter of a concubine, she was, after all, from a prominent family and had never done any heavy or rough work. At most, she would clean her room or cook something for her younger brother, and that was the limit.

It was only natural for her to possess a pair of exquisite hands that ordinary women would envy.

One Hundred and Eight stepped forward, extending a hand as well.

Under the terrified gaze of He Yiming and Yuan Lixun, he bent four of his fingers, and the single extended index finger slowly elongated, its tip glowing with a pure metallic luster, becoming thin and long.

Although He Yiming and Yuan Lixun's scalps tingled, neither of them made a move.

One Hundred and Eight's needle-like finger gently pricked one of Yuan Lixun's fingers, and a drop of blood immediately welled up.

And One Hundred and Eight's finger changed again, the needle-like tip splitting open into a small slit, sucking in the drop of blood.

His movements were extremely steady, and the wound he caused was negligible. After a drop of blood emerged, no trace of the wound could be seen.

Then, his hand returned to its original state, as if nothing had changed.

However, He Yiming and Yuan Lixun's current gaze at him, especially at his hand that was now indistinguishable from an ordinary person's, already showed a clear difference.

A moment later, One Hundred and Eight said, "I have fully analyzed her genes. To make her reach the Perfect Gene state, besides using Gene Fluid, one more thing is needed."

"What is it?" He Yiming asked in a deep voice.

"The Innate Golden Pill you mentioned."

He Yiming was stunned. He gave a bitter smile and said, "Brother, you must be joking. Where am I going to find a Water Element or Metal Element Innate Golden Pill for you now?"

"You have one on you," One Hundred and Eight said calmly.

He Yiming was greatly surprised. With a flick of his wrist, a Jade Bottle appeared, containing the Innate Golden Pill that looked like Water Element but was actually ice-element.

"You mean this one?"

"Precisely. With the Gene Fluid complementing this item, there should be an eighty percent or higher chance of her reaching the Perfect Gene state."

He Yiming asked doubtfully, "Brother, it's not that I'm unwilling to part with this Innate Golden Pill, but you should know that this Golden Pill is not Water Element, but an ice-element Golden Pill."

"Her physique naturally leans towards ice and cold. To elevate her excellent genes to perfection, using this pill will be more effective." One Hundred and Eight's face remained utterly expressionless, and this was what truly gave He Yiming a headache, as he couldn't discern the slightest clue from the other party's face.

He Yiming was silent for a moment, then turned his head. Yuan Lixun met his gaze and nodded firmly.

With a helpless sigh, He Yiming stepped back and said, "Alright then, I'll leave everything to you, Brother One Hundred and Eight." He suddenly bowed deeply and said, "If Brother One Hundred and Eight can help my wife advance to Innate, He Yiming will be eternally grateful and will present the Energy Stone with both hands, without fail."

One Hundred and Eight said coldly, "This is a transaction between us. You don't need to be grateful to me."

He Yiming's expression instantly faltered, but he immediately remembered that this person was not human, so whatever insensitive things he did seemed not at all strange.

One Hundred and Eight picked up the azure glass bottle in his hand and slapped one end of it onto Yuan Lixun's arm.

Even though it was through her clothes, Yuan Lixun still let out a gasp, but she immediately stopped, her delicate brows slightly furrowed, seemingly in considerable pain.

He Yiming's heart instantly leaped, but he immediately saw that the blue liquid in the glass bottle was decreasing at an extremely fast rate.

Only then did he understand that the liquid inside was not for consumption, but injected directly into the human body.

However, this peculiar method of use was unheard of and unseen.

There wasn't much blue liquid, and it was quickly injected entirely into Yuan Lixun's body. A moment later, a blush immediately bloomed on her face. And almost simultaneously, He Yiming clearly sensed that her body temperature was rapidly rising, as if she was about to become a furnace, completely incinerating a person.

As the blush on Yuan Lixun's face deepened and her body temperature rose, He Yiming's heart also rose higher and higher.

His fists were clenched tightly, his gaze fixed on One Hundred and Eight without blinking. Even when he himself advanced to Innate, he had never felt such trepidation as he did now.

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Chapter 231: Ice Liquid