104: Chapter 104 The Effects of the Gene Optimization Chamber!

Early morning on the third day.

Lin Yuan stood at the main gate of Hanyue Shelter, flanked by the three women of the Ye family and Xia Muqing.

Chen Hanyue, dressed in a black skin-tight combat suit, stood at the entrance to see them off.

Her gaze was complex, filled with both reluctance and expectation.

"Mr. Lin... stay safe on the road."

Chen Hanyue spoke softly, her voice carrying a hint of tenderness.

This was completely different from her usual image as a cold and arrogant queen.

The surrounding female Ability Users witnessed this scene.

They were all so shocked they were speechless.

Her Majesty... actually used such a gentle tone to speak to a man?

Is this still that cold and ruthless queen?

Lin Yuan nodded: "Mhm, you take care too."

"I'll come back to see you periodically."

Chen Hanyue's cheeks flushed slightly as she whispered: "I... I'll wait for you."

After saying that.

She turned and walked quickly back into the Shelter, not daring to let Lin Yuan see her blushing face.

Ye Qingyue curled her lip to the side.

Wang Yaqin smiled gently and said nothing.

But her gaze inadvertently fell upon Lin Yuan, a flicker of complex emotion passing through her eyes.

Having spent these past few days with Lin Yuan...

She found that her attitude toward this young man seemed to have undergone a subtle change.

From initial gratitude to the current...

Wang Yaqin shook her head, not daring to let her thoughts continue.

"Let's go."

Lin Yuan said flatly, leading the four women away from the Shelter.

Xia Muqing followed at the very back, her eyes fixed on Lin Yuan's back.

In her mind.

It was all images of her studying Lin Yuan's blood samples over the past few days.

Data that transcended modern science...

Incredible genetic structures...

This man was simply a walking treasure trove!

Xia Muqing licked her lips, a fanatical light flashing in her eyes.

She absolutely had to continue researching Lin Yuan!

She had to unravel the secrets within him!

...

A distance of dozens of kilometers would take several hours for an ordinary person.

But for Lin Yuan, it was nothing at all.

His speed was alarmingly fast.

Leading the four women, it took less than an hour to return to Su Yuyan's villa district.

From a distance.

One could see a large number of female survivors gathered around the villa.

A rough estimate put them at over two hundred people.

"It seems Yuyan has done a good job these past few days."

A smile curled at the corner of Lin Yuan's mouth.

He sped up and soon arrived at the villa entrance.

Su Yuyan had sensed Lin Yuan's presence long ago and rushed out immediately.

She was wearing a black professional suit that outlined her perfect curves.

The moment she saw Lin Yuan, a look of pleasant surprise flashed in her eyes.

"You're back!"

Su Yuyan walked over quickly, but stopped halfway.

She realized she was too excited and had lost her composure.

She cleared her throat and resumed her cold, aloof CEO persona:

"Cough... I mean, you all are back."

Lin Yuan couldn't help but smile at her tsundere act.

"Good work, Yuyan."

"Give me a report on the results from the last few days."

A flicker of joy passed through Su Yuyan's eyes as she immediately began her report.

"As you instructed, I used supplies to attract the surrounding female survivors."

"Currently, two hundred and fifty-two people have gathered, all of whom are female."

"Among them, there are only two Ability Users: one with D-rank Fire-type ability and one with E-rank Healing ability."

"I have established a preliminary power structure: a defense squad, a supply management squad, and an Ability User combat squad."

"I've also set up a supply distribution system, providing fixed amounts of food and water daily."

She spoke in great detail, her eyes carrying a thirst for approval.

Lin Yuan nodded with satisfaction: "Well done."

Hearing these words, a warm current surged through Su Yuyan's heart.

She found herself caring more and more about Lin Yuan's evaluation.

This feeling... was very strange, yet it made her somewhat addicted.

"Where are those two Ability Users? Take me to see them."

Lin Yuan asked.

Su Yuyan nodded: "They are at the training ground. I'll take you there."

A few minutes later.

Lin Yuan arrived at the makeshift training ground.

Two female Ability Users were practicing their powers.

One looked to be in her twenties, of average build and ordinary appearance, currently releasing fireballs.

The other appeared to be eighteen or nineteen, small in stature with a decent appearance—a little beauty.

At this moment, she was healing an injured survivor.

Lin Yuan glanced over, but the system gave no reaction.

Clearly, the looks of these two did not meet the system's collection standards.

The system's criteria for collecting goddesses were very high, requiring a beauty score of at least 85.

These two women were at most around 70.

They completely failed to meet the requirements.

"Forget it, I don't have time to deal with this for now."

Lin Yuan turned to leave the training ground.

Su Yuyan followed beside him and asked cautiously: "Are they... not suitable?"

Lin Yuan said indifferently: "They don't meet my requirements."

"However, as part of our force's combat strength, they can still be cultivated."

Su Yuyan nodded, feeling a sense of relief.

She had thought Lin Yuan might be interested in those two women.

If that were really the case...

She would feel somewhat uncomfortable.

"By the way, how is things on Luo Qinghan's side?"

Lin Yuan asked.

Su Yuyan immediately said: "As you instructed, I haven't disturbed her."

"Her villa has been very quiet, with no movement at all."

Lin Yuan's eyes flickered as he looked toward that independent villa in the distance.

He knew that Luo Qinghan must have already sensed his return.

And at this moment...

Inside Luo Qinghan's villa.

She was standing by the window, observing Lin Yuan from afar through a gap in the curtains.

Luo Qinghan's gaze was profound.

Her C-rank Perception Ability clearly felt that terrifying aura on Lin Yuan.

He was even stronger than a few days ago!

This man's growth speed was simply inconceivable!

A look of solemnity flashed in Luo Qinghan's eyes.

She had to act as soon as possible.

...

Inside the villa.

Lin Yuan led the women into the living room.

Xia Muqing looked around, a flash of disappointment in her eyes.

"Mr. Lin... where is my laboratory?"

she asked expectantly.

Su Yuyan said somewhat awkwardly:

"Sorry, we don't currently have any Spiritual-type Psychokinesis Ability Users in our force."

"We couldn't build one in such a short time."

Xia Muqing immediately lowered her head in dejection.

Without a laboratory, how could she study Lin Yuan's secrets?

Lin Yuan smiled at her disappointed look:

"Don't worry, I have a way."

Thinking about it, Lin Yuan recalled the gene optimization pod; he hadn't had the chance to experience this newly unlocked resource yet.

"Everyone, follow me."

Lin Yuan led the women to the open space in the villa's backyard.

Then, with a thought.

"Hum——!"

A massive metal pod appeared out of thin air!

It was about two meters long and one meter wide, entirely silver-white, with its surface covered in complex patterns and glowing energy circuits.

It was full of high-tech flair!

"This... what is this?!"

Su Yuyan's eyes widened in shock.

The other women were also stunned.

This kind of thing... completely transcended modern technology!

Lin Yuan said flatly: "A gene optimization pod."

"It can optimize your bodies at the genetic level and increase your strength."

"However, each person can only use it once."

Hearing this, the women's eyes lit up!

Increase strength?

Doesn't that mean they could become stronger?

"I'll try it first."

Lin Yuan finished speaking and stepped into the gene optimization pod.

The pod door slowly closed.

"Hum——!"

A soft blue light lit up inside the pod.

Lin Yuan felt a warm energy permeating his body from inside the pod.

That energy went straight to the depths of his genes!

Under the influence of this energy, every one of his cells began to optimize, reorganize, and evolve!

His physique was improving!

His Spiritual Power was strengthening!

His Superpower potential was expanding!

This feeling... was amazing!

Ten minutes later.

The pod door opened.

Lin Yuan walked out, a flash of pleasant surprise in his eyes.

[Physique: 1254 → 1320]

[Spiritual Power: 530 → 580]

The effect was outstanding!

"Qingxue, you go."

Lin Yuan said to Ye Qingxue.

With a wave of his hand, a new gene optimization pod appeared on the spot!

Ye Qingxue nodded and stepped into the pod.

Ten minutes later.

When she walked out, her aura was clearly much stronger!

Next, Ye Qingyue and Wang Yaqin took their turns.

Everyone came out looking shocked and delighted.

Wang Yaqin's gaze toward Lin Yuan became increasingly complex.

Her heart seemed to be tilting, unknowingly.

"Yuyan, Wanrou, Ruoxue, Yanran, Muqing, you all come as well."

Lin Yuan continued to release gene optimization pods.

Letting the other women use them in turn.

After each use, the pod turned into a pile of scrap metal.

But Lin Yuan noticed an interesting phenomenon.

The materials of these discarded pods were extremely tough!

He tried to damage them, but they didn't budge at all!

"This material... interesting."

Lin Yuan's eyes lit up.

Seeing these discarded pods, Xia Muqing's eyes instantly sparkled!

"Lin Yuan! These materials... can I have them?!"

she asked excitedly.

Lin Yuan smiled: "Of course you can."

"But how are you going to transport and modify them?"

Xia Muqing immediately deflated.

Right... these pods were too heavy; she couldn't move them at all.

Lin Yuan turned to look at Ye Qingyue:

"Qingyue, do Muqing a favor. Use your Psychokinesis to help her modify the laboratory."

Lin Yuan said.

Ye Qingyue immediately pouted: "But... I want to stay with Brother Lin Yuan..."

Lin Yuan patted her head: "Be good, this is a mission."

"Once it's finished, I'll reward you."

Ye Qingyue's eyes lit up: "Really?!"

"Mhm."

"Okay! I will definitely complete the mission!"

Ye Qingyue agreed immediately, though a hint of reluctance flashed in the depths of her eyes.

She wanted to be glued to Brother Lin Yuan all the time...

But she couldn't disobey Brother Lin Yuan's orders.

Xia Muqing's eyes shone with excitement:

"Great! With these materials, I can definitely build the most advanced laboratory!"

Her gaze toward Lin Yuan became increasingly fanatical.

But within that fanaticism, there seemed to be a hint of a different emotion.

...