Chapter 23 Finding a Method and Real People Taking It
Many people share the same idea as the pharmacy owner in Soto City.
Of course, many people broke down upon seeing this scene and then, in a fit of rage, sold all their whale glue at rock-bottom prices.
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Ye Hengchuan's words did not deter Yu Xiaogang from his exploration of whale glue.
The reason Yu Xiaogang conducted multiple rounds of testing was to prevent this situation from occurring.
"Uncle Ye, don't worry. Think about it. Those nobles who frequently use whale glue use whale glue that's been aged for hundreds or even thousands of years."
"And as it turned out, nothing unexpected happened to them, which means that whale glue isn't actually as dangerous as you thought."
Yu Xiaogang offered words of comfort.
Ye Hengchuan was taken aback upon hearing this, but after thinking about it, he realized it was indeed true.
"This whale glue is really strange. It can strengthen the body, but as the age increases, it can threaten the life of the user. The solution is simple: just wear down the effects of the drug."
"I've been with Leilongtang for so many years, and I even traveled the continent with your father back then, but this is the first time I've ever seen such a bizarre thing."
Ye Hengchuan clicked his tongue in amazement.
Yu Xiaogang remained silent, deep in thought.
[If whale glue aged several decades can be used to strengthen the body, then there's no reason why it can't be used for those aged hundreds or thousands of years.]
[Based on the circumstances of the pigs' deaths, Yu Xiaogang was basically able to conclude that they died because the effects of the whale glue overwhelmed their bodies.]
Therefore, strengthening the body with whale glue is still a viable path, but one must find the correct way to use it.
Having clarified this point, Yu Xiaogang looked at Ye Hengchuan.
"Uncle Ye, let's try processing the whale glue first, then feed the processed whale glue to the pigs and see if there are any changes."
"Treat it first? You mean we haven't found the right way to use whale glue?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Hengchuan's eyes lit up.
As soon as Yu Xiaogang spoke, he thought of many medicinal herbs that required special processing before use.
Could it be that whale glue is also one of those substances that requires special processing?
"That's right, if whale glue aged for decades can strengthen the body, there's no reason why glue aged for hundreds or thousands of years wouldn't."
"So next, we can try different methods, such as reducing the dosage, taking it in batches, or combining it with other medicinal herbs."
["They even boil whale glue directly in water to dilute it before consuming it."]
"We have enough time; we'll find a suitable solution!"
[Yu Xiaogang said.]
So, the pigsty staff started using various methods to process the whale glue before feeding it to the pigs.
[During this process, Yu Xiaogang also continuously recorded each treatment method.]
All data was recorded, organized, and then studied.
Not long after, Yu Xiaogang extracted a piece of information.
"Boiling, frying, dry-roasting... whale glue obtained through these processing methods allows pigs to survive for increasingly longer periods!"
"In other words, the correct way to use whale glue is to heat it!"
Looking at the information he had compiled, Yu Xiaogang smiled.
Who would have thought that the correct way to use whale glue is so simple?
Holding the final results, Yu Xiaogang approached Ye Hengchuan and explained everything to him.
Looking at the experimental data Yu Xiaogang had given him, and the results derived from analyzing that data, Ye Hengchuan was speechless.
The information has already explained everything; what else can he say?
[One can only sigh inwardly, Xiaogang truly lives up to his reputation as Brother Yu's son; even if heaven didn't grant him talent, he still managed to rise to prominence.]
Having determined the true use of whale glue, Ye Hengchuan summoned a fire-attribute Soul Emperor to assist Yu Xiaogang in completing the final experiment.
This time, nothing unexpected happened.
[Watching the fire-attribute Soul Emperor continuously heat a piece of thousand-year-old whale glue until it softened and was fed to the pig.]
On the third day, the pig was completely unharmed, and its body had become incredibly powerful, its strength now comparable to that of a hundred-year-old soul beast.
Upon receiving this result, a huge weight was finally lifted from the hearts of Yu Xiaogang and Ye Hengchuan, especially from Yu Xiaogang's perspective.
With the help of whale glue to improve his physical abilities, he was finally able to acquire spirit rings of higher age, thus embarking on a path to defy fate.
However, despite this, Ye Hengchuan was still somewhat uneasy.
["Currently, all the trials are on pigs; they haven't been tested on humans yet. We need some real-life examples before I can feel comfortable letting you use whale glue."]
"I believe your father would have thought the same thing."
Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang did not refute it.
The next day, a Soul Master whose soul power had reached level 10 and who was preparing to acquire his first soul ring was brought before Yu Xiaogang and Ye Hengchuan.
"Young man, listen carefully, we're going to ask you to help us complete an experiment."
"If the experiment fails, you probably won't lose much. At worst, I swear on my name, Ye Hengchuan, if anything goes wrong, I'll guarantee you a comfortable life for the rest of your days."
"And if the experiment succeeds, kid, the benefits you'll reap are unimaginable. At that time, I can even personally help you obtain your first spirit ring."
"So, are you going to agree to our request?"
Ye Hengchuan looked at the Soul Master in front of him and asked.
Yu Xiaogang, standing to the side, was also observing this Soul Master.
[At sixteen or seventeen years old, acquiring one's first spirit ring at this age indicates relatively poor talent.]
[His clothes were faded and patched, clearly indicating a poor background.]
For this Soul Master, the benefits they could gain if their experiment succeeded were truly unimaginable.
Even if the experiment fails, the recipient's future will be secured.
I agree.
The Soul Master agreed almost without hesitation after hearing Ye Hengchuan's words.
"Great, by the way, what's your name?"
["Wang Dachui"]
Nodding in satisfaction, Ye Hengchuan looked at Yu Xiaogang, and the two exchanged a glance, both smiling.
[He led Wang Dachui to the back hall, where the fire-attribute Soul Emperor processed a piece of whale glue that was about three thousand years old, and then handed it to Wang Dachui.]
Without hesitation, and disregarding the intense heat of the whale glue, Wang Dachui swallowed it whole, then looked at Ye Hengchuan.
"What are you waiting for? Start cultivating! Just do it as usual, and remember to suppress the restlessness in your heart."
With Ye Hengchuan's words in hand, Wang Dachui closed his eyes, sat cross-legged, and began cultivating as usual.
Not long after, Wang Dachui felt a surge of heat throughout his body, but remembering Ye Hengchuan's words, he forcibly suppressed the impulse within him.
After an unknown amount of time, the burning sensation throughout his body subsided, and Wang Dachui finally opened his eyes.
"How do you feel about your body right now?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Dachui subconsciously shifted his body, then revealed an incredulous expression.
"My body is so strong!"
"It's good that you're strong; I was just worried you weren't strong enough!"
Ye Hengchuan laughed heartily, walked over to Wang Dachui's side, and personally tested his physical strength.
[He's completely different from before!]
Having reached this conclusion, Ye Hengchuan looked at Yu Xiaogang with a delighted expression.
Although Yu Xiaogang's expression was much calmer, his clenched fists clearly showed that his excitement was no less than Ye Hengchuan's.
[end of the chapter]