Chapter Nineteen: Vajra Enhancement Serum

Song Mingyue possessed an exquisite beauty, her aloof and distant aura lending her an air of otherworldly detachment. To put it plainly, she looked ethereal—almost like a celestial being. Even more simply, she embodied the so-called "goddess vibe" idolized by young men.

Though Gao Wu carried memories from his previous life, he was still, at heart, an eighteen-year-old boy. Naturally, he admired beautiful women, without regard for age or race—so long as they were attractive, he was interested.

Earning Song Mingyue’s trust filled him with joy. But then he wondered if perhaps she was merely using clever words to deceive him. After all, Mr. Jin had once warned him that beautiful women were the best liars.

He glanced at Song Mingyue, who sat with her head lowered and eyes downcast, appearing both cold and fragile. He couldn’t help but feel a surge of pity. Mingyue wouldn’t lie! And even if she did, she wouldn’t lie to him.

It wasn’t self-flattery—she had staked her own life on his help. Others might feign trust, but this was genuine.

Of course, Song Mingyue might have some life-saving tricks up her sleeve; she was, after all, exceptionally intelligent.

On another note, her coolness was never contrived—she was easy to be around. Gao Wu thought perhaps their genetic codes were a perfect match.

Or perhaps it was the strange resonance between them brought on by the Azure Dragon Divine Energy Incantation. Whatever the cause, there was a subtle, mysterious bond connecting the two of them.

Perhaps his feelings could be mistaken, but the Infinite Merit Book never was.

Still, one question remained.

Gao Wu asked, “Why not seek help from someone else?”

Song Mingyue understood his meaning. In a gentle voice, she replied, “My mother died when I was ten. My father soon remarried a woman from the Han family. Since then, I moved out and have lived alone. I can’t, and won’t, rely on my father’s resources.”

She straightened her posture and continued, “To others, the anomaly isn’t important, but to the Void Realm, it’s invaluable—its worth is beyond measure. You must keep this secret.”

Gao Wu looked puzzled. What value did the Void Realm hold? Wasn’t it just an entrance to another world?

In reality, there were seven major secret realms in the world, each serving as a portal to other realms. To defend these, humanity stationed over a million soldiers at each one, with martial kings overseeing them.

Secret realms were the same as Void Realms; they required mighty warriors and armies to guard them, which spoke to their danger.

Song Mingyue patiently explained, “The other world is vast and boundless. Most Void Realms pose no danger. However, the concentration of source energy in a Void Realm is ten or even a hundred times greater than in the real world.

“A hidden Void Realm can be used to train warriors, raise exotic beasts, and much more…”

“I see,” Gao Wu realized. The iron-horned black sheep he’d eaten must have been raised in a Void Realm.

Understanding its immense value, he could see why Song Mingyue, who despised her stepmother and likely felt little warmth for her father, refused to seek her family’s help.

“What’s your plan?” Gao Wu asked.

“If I can handle the anomaly myself, it will allow my spiritual power to break through to a new level,” Song Mingyue replied earnestly. “A warrior’s ability to wield source energy relies on the body as the foundation, but the core is spiritual strength.

“Some advanced warriors possess formidable bodies but can never control source energy because their spirit isn’t strong enough.”

“This is critical for my cultivation.”

She gazed at Gao Wu with pleading eyes. “Please help me kill the anomaly. Once it’s gone, the Void Realm will open—and it will be yours.”

This, in truth, was why she hadn’t sought help elsewhere. It was easy to find a strong person to slay the anomaly; it was nearly impossible to find one who would subdue it and let her finish the task herself.

After careful consideration, she believed Gao Wu was the most suitable choice. Though her request might seem reckless, she had prepared contingency plans for unexpected events. Since Gao Wu could endure the anomaly’s cold energy, she needn’t pay a heavy price to enact those plans.

“To rescue the troubled and uphold justice is my duty. Not to mention, we’re friends—I’d walk through fire for you,” Gao Wu replied.

He appreciated Song Mingyue’s straightforwardness: help was help, and reward was reward. Just because he was willing didn’t mean he should work for nothing.

Whether the Void Realm was useful to him or not, he liked her attitude.

He pondered for a moment and said, “The anomaly’s chill is powerful—I can’t endure it for long.”

Boasting was easy, but this involved both their lives, so he had to be cautious.

“You’re still not quite strong enough, but you’re improving rapidly,” Song Mingyue observed. Her spiritual perception was sharp; in just a few days, Gao Wu’s personal strength had grown noticeably.

Clearly, he’d used potions to stimulate his body. Yet, his physique showed no signs of negative mutation. He could even resist the anomaly’s chill—a sign that his body was truly unique.

With the fusion of the other world and reality, the influx of source energy was quietly altering human constitutions. After a century and several generations, some people developed mutated genes and special abilities.

Someone like Gao Wu was rare, but not unheard of. What truly set him apart was his ability to dispel the anomaly’s chill—something even energy-wielding warriors might not accomplish.

He must possess some unique innate talent!

Everyone had their secrets, and Song Mingyue would never pry into Gao Wu’s.

She said, “I haven’t yet used my family’s resource quota for the year. I can exchange it for ten vials of Primary Diamond Enhancer, which should raise your body’s strength by a full level.”

To her, the most direct way to combat the anomaly was to enhance Gao Wu’s physical strength.

The Diamond Enhancer was a first-rate potion, specialized in strengthening bones, tendons, and skin. Its downside was severe side effects—even with a neutralizer, it could easily cause bone marrow necrosis or leukemia.

Given Gao Wu’s condition, he was well-suited to use it.

Given the gravity of the matter, Song Mingyue explained the pros and cons of the Diamond Enhancer in detail.

Gao Wu was tempted, but then realized its effects might overlap with the Blood Dragon Serum he’d already used. Given how seriously Song Mingyue spoke of it, the Diamond Enhancer must be highly valuable.

Since he had the Azure Dragon Divine Energy Incantation, he needn’t worry about his physical strength. His real problem was his slow speed. If he could improve that, he could resolve his greatest weakness.

“My weakness is speed. Is there a potion for that?” Gao Wu asked.

“There’s the Flying Squirrel Potion—technically known as the Neural Synapse Overdrive Serum. It’s made by reconstituting neural cells from flying squirrels of the other world. It can boost mental speed and reflexes, at least doubling them, and in some cases up to fivefold.

“But this potion damages the central nervous system. Even with a neutralizer, it can cause cognitive disorders and is highly addictive,” Song Mingyue warned, her gaze questioning whether he was sure.

Gao Wu nodded. “I want to try it.”

“Alright.” She didn’t try to dissuade him or mention that the potion wouldn’t directly help her cause.

Gao Wu had saved her life once; that alone was enough. Besides, she was certain their genome codes matched—he was her destined companion.

Song Mingyue, still damp and braving the cold wind, left. Gao Wu escorted her to the school gates, where a luxury car awaited. Despite her difficulties, she maintained a lifestyle of impressive quality—far beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Back in his dorm, Gao Wu mulled over the evening’s events again and again. He was convinced Song Mingyue hadn’t lied.

The Infinite Merit Book proved it—though she was cool and proud, she knew how to be grateful. Her character was beyond reproach.

Besides, he was just an ordinary high schooler—not worth the effort of such elaborate deception.

As for her trust in him, part of it might stem from the Azure Dragon Divine Energy Incantation, though Song Mingyue was completely unaware.

Having her as a friend could help him solve many problems.

Once he advanced the Azure Dragon Divine Energy Incantation further, he should be able to help Song Mingyue deal with the anomaly at White Scale Lake.

A win-win!

After pondering a bit, Gao Wu calmed himself and began practicing the Nine Forms of the Dragon.

This cultivation method was profound—despite the Azure Dragon Divine Energy Incantation’s support, he was only at the proficiency stage.

The Nine Forms of the Dragon tempered both body and spirit, serving as his path to comprehending source energy.

After running through the forms several times, Gao Wu felt tranquil, light, and comfortable. The wild effects of the Blood Dragon Serum had clearly been fully absorbed.

He could sense his strength had increased.

Normally, a single dose of Blood Dragon Serum would take at least three days to digest. He’d only injected it last night; not even twenty-four hours had passed, yet he’d already absorbed it all?

He opened the Infinite Merit Book—indeed, his strength had risen by 0.1, and his spirit had also increased by 0.1, totaling 7 points.

The strength increase was from the serum, but why had his spirit grown?

Gao Wu immediately thought of the anomaly at White Scale Lake—perhaps his clash with it had stimulated his spiritual growth. Or maybe it was related to Song Mingyue.

Spiritual improvement was usually slow—if the anomaly could boost his spirit, that would be wonderful.

The idea made Gao Wu itch with anticipation; he almost wanted to rush to White Scale Lake right now.

But then, a sudden realization stopped him. “Wait, something’s not right…”