Chapter 174 Void Gene

Two days later.

*Chi—*

The cooling storage container opened, and a misty stream of liquid nitrogen cold air flowed out.

Hela’s arthropod operating crank metal pliers clamped out ten test tubes filled with silver potion. This was a potion made by extracting the genes of the Void Dragon race. The Void Dragon possessed vigorous vitality and remained active even after death, not completely disappearing for hundreds of years. By extracting the active factors in the dragon's body, it could be made into a great tonic to enhance physical fitness, which most creatures could take, including humans.

"Ten portions of refined Void Dragon Marrow, these little things are yours." Hela's sharp teeth clicked, the translator converting the insect language.

Long Tan gave Han Xiao fifty kilograms of Void Dragon bones and ten portions of Dragon Marrow as a substantial reward. Originally, it was one hundred kilograms of dragon bones, but he specifically requested that half of the dragon bones be exchanged for Dragon Marrow. The effect of the Void Dragon Marrow was to permanently increase attributes, with no side effects or additives, which was extremely precious to players.

Picking up a tube of Dragon Marrow, he carefully observed it. The density was not as heavy and stagnant as mercury, it was translucent pale silver, the potion was very pure and clear, with a little starlight. As soon as he got it, the item prompt was triggered.

After confirming that there were no problems, Han Xiao directly used a tube of potion.

A tremor from the depths of his body flowed through his body like an electric shock. Han Xiao shivered, and a flash of silver flashed in his eyes.

[You have used [Refined Void Dragon Marrow (High Concentration 42.2%)], attributes permanently increased, Strength +3, Endurance +4, Charm +1]

Han Xiao continued his movements and used two more potions. The random range of values ​​increased by high-concentration potions was relatively high. After three consecutive injections, he gained a total of Strength +8, Endurance +11, and Charm +2.

Potions that permanently increase attributes usually have usage limits. Void Dragon Marrow can only increase attributes three times, after which it will no longer work.

However, although it no longer increased attributes after three times, it had a hidden effect. If he insisted on using it and the dose reached a certain level, quantitative change would accumulate into qualitative change, and he would obtain a special skill called [Void Gene]. The surface effect was just an ordinary ability to increase speed and evasion rate, but the real benefit was that it would affect the choice during race sublimation.

In his previous life, this was the result of a lucky coincidence. It should be known that Void Dragon Marrow was very rare. After using it three times with no effect, most people would not waste it. Han Xiao couldn't help but thank that rich and willful tyrant, otherwise no one would know this secret.

"According to the accumulation of medicinal properties, low concentration probably requires twenty tubes, and high concentration... ten tubes should be enough."

Han Xiao calculated in his mind and injected the Dragon Marrow one after another. More silver potion mixed into his blood, and he felt bursts of palpitations. Some subtle places in his body began to change, and the silver light in his eyes became deeper and deeper.

Hela said in surprise: "Hiss hiss hiss... Oh, sorry, the translator just fell. You're using it too frequently, aren't you afraid of gene mutation? Know when to stop."

Han Xiao shook his head, indicating that he was fine. What he wanted was gene mutation.

When injected to the seventh tube, Han Xiao's body stiffened, and a mixture of icy cold and scorching heat exploded. He staggered unsteadily, his back hit the shelf, he gasped for breath, and his brows were furrowed so tightly that he could almost kill a fly.

He gritted his teeth tightly, and the nerve endings all over his body transmitted the tumbling and tearing pain to his brain. Every blood vessel was pulsating!

If a psychic with perception abilities was here, they would be able to discover that Han Xiao's life rhythm had changed. Not only was it more surging and powerful, but also a trace of void aura, mysterious and profound.

[You have obtained the special skill [Void Gene]!]

[Void Gene: Your senses can keenly detect changes in space, giving you stronger reaction and more agile skills, movement speed +28%, evasion rate +15%]

After a while, the pain subsided slightly, as if a century had passed. Han Xiao breathed a sigh of relief and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. He suddenly touched an abnormality, the touch was a bit hard, like scales.

He took out a mirror and looked at it. His pupils had become silvery, and there was nothing unusual between his eyebrows, but he clearly felt a diamond-shaped piece of skin had hardened.

He mobilized his energy. When the cell energy in his body became active, this diamond-shaped skin changed from normal skin color to bright silver, which was very obvious.

"Whoa! A third eye?!"

Han Xiao smacked his lips in wonder. This silver mark not only did not destroy his handsomeness, but increased his fashion value. If the light was a little brighter, he would be able to counterfeit the Solar Flare.

This was a new organ produced by gene mutation, and also the change brought about by the [Void Gene], used to increase the perception of space.

He opened the panel and looked at it, and another special skill had also changed. After seeing the prompt clearly, Grand Technician Han's eyes widened, and he was overjoyed.

[Your special skill [Low-Level Tenacious Life] has been upgraded... Upgrade complete, the original special skill has become [Mid-Level Tenacious Life].]

Han Xiao obtained this template special skill a long time ago, and it has accompanied him through various crises. Last time, he injected another gene potion, and this time the Void Dragon Marrow actually allowed this Boss template to evolve again. The conversion ratio of Endurance and Health has increased from 1:15 to 1:30, doubling it, and adding an additional +25% resistance effect.

It was a complete surprise. Players could not possess template special skills. Han Xiao knew for the first time that template special skills could be upgraded. He was pleasantly surprised, and his health limit directly increased by more than 4,000 points, equivalent to one-third of the original.

"I'm going further and further down the path of tanking." Han Xiao's eyes were shining, and he secretly speculated: "More precious gene potions can increase the level of Tenacious Life. If I want to upgrade, I have to use more gene drugs... However, gene potions cannot be used indiscriminately, otherwise it will cause rejection and cause gene malformation or even gene collapse. The best choice must be a potion like this with no side effects."

This discovery gave Han Xiao a new idea, and the demand for template special skills became more urgent. Unfortunately, this thing was not something he could get if he wanted it. The remaining three tubes of Dragon Marrow were kept by him. This kind of precious thing was just used as a "favorability bait", setting a very high price and making the players work hard from the bottom of their hearts.

After putting away the materials, the communicator rang, and Jenny applied for a call.

"Black Star, Her Excellency Ames has something to look for you."

A new virtual holographic screen popped up from the communicator, and Ames' exquisite face appeared, her body floating directly in the vacuum of outer space, surrounded by a force field for protection.

Behind her, countless rays of light surged, as if filling every inch of space, no less than the scene of an interstellar fleet firing lasers in unison, and seemed to be fighting a powerful enemy. However, all the rays of light were bounced off by the invisible force field barrier and bombarded a barren planet at her feet.

The battle had obviously lasted for some time. One-tenth of the volume of the barren planet had collapsed, like an apple that had been bitten, and broken meteorites and dust rotated around the planet, mixed with escaping gas, forming a "cloud ring". It was estimated that if the fight continued for a while, this planet would die tens of billions of years early.

With just one glance, Han Xiao could be sure that Ames was fighting with another Super-A grade in the Shattered Star Ring. In less than three days, the interstellar news would definitely report the following:

[Shattered Star Ring Express: Two strong men fight each other wantonly, innocent planets suffer!] [Super-A grade strong men maliciously destroy the environment, the Planet Protection Association expresses strong condemnation!] [Today's list of planet code cancellations]...

'Speaking of which, it seems that Ames is in a bad mood and looking for someone to fight because of my news. What a pity for a young planet...'

The corner of his eye twitched, Han Xiao coughed and asked, "Your Excellency Dragon Emperor, what task do you have for me?"

Ames spoke, but there was silence. She realized something, manipulated the force field to grab a mass of gas from the planet, and kneaded an air mass to cover herself, and then she made a sound.

"I heard Jenny's report that your team has excellent combat capabilities. It's a waste to stay on Long Tan. Anyway, you were originally a mercenary. I approve of your activities outside. It just so happens that I have a task for you... You've seen my teacher, find out his news for me." Ames said.

A few days ago, he made a request to Jenny, using the excuse that Long Tan had enough manpower and staying here was a waste to apply for external field activities.

Long Tan only had three management positions: guard, butler, and logistics. It just so happened that it lacked an external field force, and the undying Black Star Mercenary Group was the best choice, at least he didn't have to worry about losses. Jenny felt it made sense and reported it to Ames. Ames had always been trusting in her employment, and wasn't worried that Han Xiao would leave her if he left Long Tan, and was very confident.

Han Xiao's eyes lit up.

Not having to be trapped on Long Tan was great news, and would not delay the growth time of the mercenary group's faction. Although Long Tan was good, the original intention of joining was after all a helpless move. As long as he could move freely, this problem would be greatly reduced for him.

After finalizing the result and hanging up the communication, Han Xiao felt refreshed. The top executives of the three major legions would arrive soon, and he could follow them back to hand in the task at that time.

"Everything is going smoothly today." Han Xiao looked happy, could it be that he had finally been unlucky enough and started to turn around?

Aroshia was waiting at the door. Han Xiao waved his hand and took her away from the warehouse. He didn't feel at ease letting Aroshia run around alone, and always kept her by his side when he had time.

Entering an empty street, after walking for a while, Han Xiao suddenly restrained his relaxed expression, his brows furrowed, and he sensed a strange atmosphere. He flashed to protect Aroshia behind him and looked around warily.

"Good perception."

A person's voice suddenly sounded out of thin air, with a judging and indifferent tone, containing an extremely confident aloofness towards his own strength. The voice made Han Xiao feel familiar.

At the same time, hard walls suddenly protruded from the ground around, blocking the sky, like a cage trapping the two inside.

The warriors of the DarkStar special task force appeared and surrounded the two.

Ashes stood in the very front, staring at Han Xiao with scrutinizing eyes, expressionless, as if everything was under control.

"Leader of the Black Star Mercenary Group, we need your cooperation. Come with us. If you don't resist, you can suffer less."

Hearing this, a mountain of ice and frost accumulated in the depths of Han Xiao's eyes.