Published: February 7, 2025
“What is this?” Afo picked up the transparent test tube in front of him, his face filled with curiosity.
Ye Zhongming organized his thoughts in his mind and then spoke to the old man, “This is an elixir from my hometown. In our place, only by taking this elixir can one elevate their strength to a whole new realm.”
Afo listened attentively, especially when he heard Ye Zhongming say the words "my hometown." The old man's body leaned forward slightly, afraid to miss even the slightest detail.
“I have been wondering if this substance could be useful for posthumous children. However, I cannot gamble with the lives of the warriors from the Afo Tribe, so I’ve only thought about it until recently…”
Ye Zhongming didn’t elaborate further, but Afo understood what it meant. Upon hearing this, the old man's heart was filled with mixed emotions—he was both happy and complicated. It was the most desirable thing for Afo to see this powerful young man valuing his tribesmen, but the Dabu Tribe was, after all, part of the posthumous children.
Things are really not as simple as black or white, Afo sighed inwardly.
“Although the experiment hasn't yielded final results yet, it has been nearly three days now, and so far, it looks quite promising. The person who took this elixir has seen an increase in strength, approximately a quarter of their power has grown within two days from this one-star potion.”
Afo's eyes suddenly lit up. A quarter increase?!
Afo naturally knew the person Ye Zhongming experimented on, someone between level two and level three. To have such a person’s strength increase by a quarter within two days—wasn’t that a bit exaggerated?
“This bottle contains a one-star potion, and this one contains a two-star elixir. The amount of elixir I have isn’t much; the highest grade is only two-star, so I don’t want to waste any more on others.”
Afo understood that the elixir in Ye Zhongming's hands was limited. If they continued experimenting to fully understand its effects on posthumous children, they might end up with very little left. Even if it proved to have no side effects, the benefit to the tribe wouldn't be significant if there was hardly any left.
However, this substance had not undergone complete testing. What if there were side effects later on…
Afo frowned, feeling hesitant. This was a matter of life and death; even as the tribe leader, he could not act impulsively.
Seeing Afo's expression, Ye Zhongming made a suggestion.
“Could we perhaps adopt a voluntary approach? We could inform the tribesmen about the effects of this elixir and the possible side effects, and look for volunteers to take it. We can strictly control the number of participants, which would help mitigate some risks. If it truly has no side effects, we won’t waste this good thing.”
“But…” Afo still struggled to make a decision. Death was a matter too significant for the entire tribe.
“High rewards always come with high risks. The time required for a steady development is too long for both of us. Since there is a potential shortcut, we should have the courage to take a gamble. Besides, I am about eighty percent sure this elixir is harmless; the chance of failure is only twenty percent. That probability is worth a try.”
The old man stood up and paced back and forth in the tent. Finally, he gritted his teeth and said, “Alright, but the first batch of volunteers can only be those below level two. Only after confirming there are no issues can we allow widespread use!”
Ye Zhongming smiled and said, “That’s exactly what I meant.”
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The news spread rapidly throughout the entire tribe. The Afo Tribe was instantly abuzz, with a mix of excitement and apprehension unlike anything they felt even when conquering the Dabu Tribe.
There was no other choice—a potion that could enhance strength without needing to cultivate painstakingly. This substance’s allure was immense, not just for the ordinary posthumous children of the Afo Tribe, but even King Zun would be tempted if it reached Royal City.