57: Chapter 57 The Era of All-People Superheroes? Let's start with a bottle of tonic!
"Nationwide Body Strengthening?"
Lin Mo raised an eyebrow upon hearing Zhao Zhenhua's expectant words.
He knew that Zhao Zhenhua was eyeing the astronomically priced [Dragon Bloodline] in the system store.
"That's too expensive; the cost-effectiveness isn't high."
Lin Mo directly dismissed his idea.
"Besides, if you take too big a step, you're liable to pull a muscle."
"Turning everyone into a superhuman in one go will throw social order into chaos."
Zhao Zhenhua felt a wave of disappointment upon hearing this.
He had assumed that after experiencing this assassination attempt, Mr. Lin would make up his mind to directly usher in an era of nationwide evolution.
"However..."
Lin Mo shifted his tone, a sly, profiteering smile appearing on his face.
"Turning everyone into superhumans immediately isn't feasible, but making everyone a bit healthier, faster, and stronger is definitely doable."
"Just consider it... a contribution to the upcoming Olympic Games."
Zhao Zhenhua's eyes instantly lit up again!
He understood!
Mr. Lin was planning to start by targeting the sports world!
"System," Lin Mo asked unhurriedly in his mind. "Do you have anything that, when consumed, improves physical fitness without being too outrageous, and is also cheap... hmm, like a sports drink?"
[Ding! Filtering products for the host...]
[Filtering complete!]
[Product Name: Nationwide Body Strengthening Fluid (Primary Diluted Version)]
[Product Description: A functional beverage formulated from highly diluted "Dragon Bloodline" energy, mixed with various trace elements and biological catalysts. It can effectively optimize human muscle fibers, improve neural response speed, and slightly enhance physical fitness. No toxic side effects; long-term consumption yields better results.]
[Flavor Profile: Iced Black Tea/Lime/Peach... 120 flavors available to choose from.]
[Redemption Price: 1 Yuan/bottle (500ml standard size).]
Lin Mo nodded with satisfaction after seeing the price and description.
One yuan a bottle, the same price as ordinary drinks on the market.
The effect is also a "slight" enhancement, not enough to make ordinary people rip apart Gundams after drinking it, which is just right.
"This is the one. Let's start with a billion bottles, get a mix of all the flavors."
Lin Mo waved his hand and placed a massive order.
"Oh right, design the packaging to look cool, and name it... [Body Strengthening]."
...One week later.
Dragon Country, National Sports Training Center.
On the track and field, a group of athletes representing the highest level of sprinting in Dragon Country were gathered together, curiously examining the newly issued beverage in their hands with its cool packaging.
The bottle was black with golden dragon patterns.
On the front, there were only two vigorous, powerful characters — [Body Strengthening].
"Coach Liu, what is this? A new sponsor?"
A dark-skinned, well-built famous sprinter unscrewed the cap and took a sniff.
A fresh scent of lime wafted out.
The middle-aged man called Coach Liu also looked bewildered.
This was a "special supply drink" that the higher-ups had explicitly ordered all national team athletes to consume once a day during training.
He didn't know what it was actually for.
"Whatever, if it's issued from above, it can't be anything bad."
Coach Liu waved his hand. "Drink it up, everyone. Once you're done, get ready for the 100-meter test."
Upon hearing this, the athletes didn't think much more about it, tilted their heads back, and downed the drinks in their hands.
"Hey, you know what? This actually tastes pretty good!"
"It's chilled, refreshing!"
Everyone chatted amongst themselves, feeling that the drink tasted excellent, no different from drinking a bottle of iced black tea.
Only that famous sprinter frowned slightly.
He felt that the moment the cold liquid slid down his throat, it was as if a faint yet explosive warm current instantly spread to every part of his body!
Every cell in his body seemed to be cheering and leaping with joy!
"Stop messing around! Get to your marks! Get ready!"
Coach Liu blew his whistle while holding the stopwatch. Eight athletes stepped up to the starting line.
"Ready—"
"Bang!"
The starting gun fired!
Eight figures shot out like arrows released from a bow!
However, the next second!
Coach Liu and all the staff on the sidelines were completely dumbfounded!
They witnessed a scene they would never forget in their lives!
They saw that the moment the eight athletes rushed out of the starting line, their speed soared to an unbelievable level!
Especially that famous sprinter!
It was as if he wasn't even running with his feet!
His legs were moving so fast they were almost leaving afterimages!
He was like a bolt of black lightning, leaving the other seven teammates far behind!
Swift as the wind and thunder! Unstoppable!
The 100-meter distance vanished in an instant!
By the time he crossed the finish line, the others had only just reached the halfway point!
The entire track and field fell into dead silence!
Everyone stared blankly at the famous sprinter who was panting heavily, then looked at the stopwatches in their own hands, their minds going blank.
Coach Liu tremblingly raised his stopwatch.
It displayed a number that would drive the entire world of track and field crazy — [8.58 seconds!!!]
A full second faster than the current world record!
This... what kind of concept was this?! This was no longer a speed that a human could achieve!
"I... I..."
The famous sprinter also stared blankly at the glaring number on the scoreboard, feeling as if he were dreaming.
He felt the surging, seemingly inexhaustible power within his body, and muttered to himself.
"I feel like... I didn't even... use my full strength..."
"Boom!"
The entire training center completely exploded!
"Miracle medicine! This is a miracle medicine!"
"Quick! Give me another bottle! I feel like I could jump to the moon!"
All the athletes who had consumed the [Body Strengthening] fluid felt the earth-shaking changes happening in their bodies!
They rushed to the lounge like madmen, wanting to find more of the "miracle medicine."
Coach Liu looked at his disciples who were acting like lunatics, then looked at the empty [Body Strengthening] bottle in his hand, a smile uglier than crying appearing on his face.
He knew that the landscape of world sports would be completely changed from this day on.
He also knew that the upcoming Paris Olympic Games would turn into a... nightmare that would make all foreign athletes despair.
With trembling hands, he dialed the phone number of the Director of the General Administration of Sport.
"Dir... Director..."
"We... we might have... gotten into big trouble..."
"If we keep running like this, by the time the Olympics are over, won't we be treated like aliens and taken away for dissection?!"