14: Chapter 14 Shocking!

Zhou Hao's words just now shook Division Commander Zhou Guoqiang like never before.

Given his status, the primary mana nutrient solution he provided to Zhou Hao when he first started cultivating was naturally the best available on the market.

If it really was as Zhou Hao said, then these primary mana nutrient solutions were fifty percent more effective than the ones he provided monthly to the 20,000 City Defense Army troops in Linjiang City!

As long as they could purchase them in bulk, the cultivation speed of every Beastmaster in the Linjiang City Defense Army would increase by half. This would undoubtedly boost the overall strength of the Linjiang City Defense Army rapidly, so he had to take it seriously.

"That's right. I tested them myself. These primary mana nutrient solutions really are as effective as I said."

Seeing the usually stern Division Commander Zhou Guoqiang show such an expression, Zhou Hao nodded proudly, secretly delighted.

"I won't just take your word for it. Hurry and invite Master Gong Jiangtao over!"

Seeing Zhou Hao's expression, Division Commander Zhou Guoqiang glared at him and spoke quickly.

Even so, in his heart, he had complete faith in Zhou Hao's words. Although Zhou Hao seemed playful, he was very steady when it came to important matters and would never lie to him about this.

Inviting Master Gong over was also to better confirm the effects of these primary mana nutrient solutions.

"Mm, I'll go right away!"

Zhou Hao nodded and immediately turned to leave Division Commander Zhou Guoqiang's office.

In less than fifteen minutes, he returned to the office with a respectful expression, accompanied by an energetic elderly man over sixty years old.

"Master Gong!"

Upon seeing Gong Jiangtao, even Division Commander Zhou Guoqiang showed a look of respect and stepped forward to greet him.

Although Gong Jiangtao was only at the Bronze rank, he was a master potioneer, perhaps even the number one potioneer in Linjiang City.

Gong Jiangtao managed the City Defense Army's research institute and was responsible for all research and production of daily potions for the entire City Defense Army.

The daily cultivation of the 20,000 City Defense Army troops depended on him, this potioneer.

It could be said that aside from strength, Gong Jiangtao's status in the City Defense Army was no lower than Division Commander Zhou Guoqiang's.

"Commander."

Seeing Division Commander Zhou Guoqiang step forward to greet him, Gong Jiangtao didn't put on airs and responded very humbly.

After exchanging greetings, his gaze was drawn to the 21 vials of primary mana nutrient solution on the desk.

"I heard Little Zhou say he bought a batch of primary mana nutrient solutions with extraordinary effects. These must be the ones."

As he spoke, Gong Jiangtao involuntarily walked over to the desk and picked up a vial of primary mana nutrient solution.

Looking at the primary mana nutrient solution in his hand, a look of doubt appeared on his face.

On the way over, Zhou Hao had already explained the basic situation to him. Hearing Zhou Hao say that these primary mana nutrient solutions were thirty percent stronger than the best primary mana nutrient solution he had ever taken left him somewhat incredulous.

Because the best primary mana nutrient solution Zhou Hao had taken before was created by his own hands.

Although Gong Jiangtao's potion-crafting technique wasn't the absolute top in the country, he was confident that when brewing a potion of the primary mana nutrient solution's level, he had definitely reached the pinnacle level for primary mana nutrient solutions.

Even the nation's top potioneer wouldn't brew a primary mana nutrient solution any stronger than his.

One could say that regarding the effects of primary mana nutrient solutions, potioneers nationwide could progress no further.

Hearing Zhou Hao say now that these primary mana nutrient solutions were thirty percent stronger than what he brewed, it was only natural for him to have doubts.

"Indeed. I found it unbelievable as well, which is why I had Little Zhou invite Master Gong over to appraise them."

Seeing the suspicious look on Gong Jiangtao's face, Division Commander Zhou Guoqiang chuckled in agreement.

Hearing this, Gong Jiangtao nodded gently and then opened the vial of primary mana nutrient solution in his hand under their gazes.

"What a rich source of mana!"

The moment he unstoppered the bottle, Gong Jiangtao was inwardly shaken, and much of the doubt on his face instantly vanished.

Just from this wafting mana source alone, he was certain that this vial of primary mana nutrient solution in his hand was anything but ordinary.

Without hesitation, he drank the vial of primary mana nutrient solution in one gulp, closed his eyes, and savored it carefully.

Division Commander Zhou Guoqiang stood to the side, watching with an expectant look.

Suddenly, Gong Jiangtao snapped his eyes open, a bright flash passing through them, and then abruptly turned his gaze toward Zhou Hao.

"Little Zhou, which master crafted these primary mana nutrient solutions? Take me to see him at once!"

Before his words faded, Gong Jiangtao was already beside Zhou Hao, excitedly grabbing him by the shoulders.

"It's actually real!"

Gong Jiangtao's reaction also sent a jolt through Division Commander Zhou Guoqiang beside them.

For him to address the maker sincerely as 'Master', the effects of these primary mana nutrient solutions were definitely just as Zhou Hao described!

"Master Gong, I bought these primary mana nutrient solutions from a young man named Chu Xiu. He shouldn't even be 20 years old..."

Gong Jiangtao's reaction startled Zhou Hao; he had never seen the usually steady and unflappable Master Gong so excited.

"No, no, no! This definitely couldn't have been made by a 20-year-old lad. The person behind him is the true master!"

"You don't understand! Not only is the mana source concentration and the boost to a Beastmaster's cultivation speed thirty percent stronger than what I brew, but even the duration has been extended by half!"

"Normal primary mana nutrient solutions can only maintain accelerated cultivation for two hours, but I can estimate that the one I just drank accelerates it for around three hours!"

"That way, drinking one vial of this primary mana nutrient solution is equivalent to drinking two vials brewed by my own hands!"

"To enhance the effects of a primary mana nutrient solution to such an extent is something even the current top potioneer of Shenxia couldn't achieve!"

Hearing Zhou Hao's words, Gong Jiangtao shook his head, speaking with absolute certainty.

Had he known that Chu Xiu produced 10 vials of primary mana nutrient solution from a single magic source flower, he would likely be even more shocked.

"What!"

His words immediately drew exclamations of shock from both Division Commander Zhou Guoqiang and Zhou Hao.

The look on Zhou Hao's face was especially priceless.

After drinking a vial of the primary mana nutrient solution, barely an hour and a half had passed until now.

Thus, even though the primary mana nutrient solution inside him was still working, he hadn't known its total duration.

Originally, he thought Chu Xiu's primary mana nutrient solution being thirty percent more effective than others was already incredible, but he hadn't expected it to last so long as well.

Let alone him, even Chu Xiu, who brewed the primary mana nutrient solution, didn't know his potion was so powerful.

Before this, Chu Xiu had never tried a primary mana nutrient solution himself, so he naturally assumed the ones he brewed had the same effect as those on the market.

"What are you standing around for? Hurry up and take me to him! I want to personally visit that master."

Seeing Zhou Hao dazed, Gong Jiangtao urged hurriedly.

"Alright, Master Gong. Let me first ask Brother Chu where he is right now."

Hearing this, Zhou Hao snapped back to reality and nodded repeatedly. He pulled out his phone and sent a message to Chu Xiu, but received no reply.

After trying a few times, it was still the same.

"What, you can't reach him? Did he say where he was going before he left?"

Seeing Zhou Hao couldn't contact Chu Xiu, Gong Jiangtao frowned and asked anxiously.

Prompted by him, Zhou Hao slapped his forehead. "Right! Before leaving, Brother Chu mentioned he was going to the Breeder Association!"

"Let's go, hurry to the Breeder Association!"

Having learned of Chu Xiu's whereabouts, Gong Jiangtao blurted out a word and darted out of the office before his voice even finished echoing, leaving Zhou Hao dumbfounded by the sight.

"What are you standing around for? Take my guard squad and follow him immediately! Make sure Master Gong's safety is guaranteed!"

Seeing Zhou Hao dazing on the spot, Division Commander Zhou Guoqiang shouted at him hurriedly.

"Yes, sir!"

Zhou Hao finally snapped out of it and immediately turned to leave.

In less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, two military jeeps sped out of the City Defense Army camp, racing toward the Breeder Association.