Chapter 895 - 525: Do You Still Remember That Heart?

She looked up at the instrument: "Hmm, there’s a slot here, the bottle of gene serum should be inserted here."

Xu Xin glanced over as well, and indeed, there was a small circular groove perfectly matching the size of the serum bottle.

He took out the serum bottle from his hand.

"It should be inserted with the bottle neck facing down." Qi Xuefei reminded.

Xu Xin immediately complied.

"Click!"

When the serum bottle was inserted, there was elastic resistance, and after a sound, it snapped into place.

Then, the top of the crystal instrument lit up with a small button-like area.

"Looks like, as long as you put your arm inside the machine and press here, the serum will be injected." Qi Xuefei mused.

"Is it really that easy to inject? Um... who wants to go first? Or... should I go first?" Wang Lei suddenly spoke from behind.

"There are at least hundreds of such serum bottles in that box." Qin Yunlong added from the back.

At some point, everyone had gathered behind him.

After all, this serum that could grant "immortality" was something everyone would focus on.

"Hey, hey, step aside, I can’t see!" Wen Guixin called out from the back, not daring to get too close for fear of bumping into them.

"Don’t rush." Ji Chaoyang, being calm, advised those around him, "There are enough for each of us. What we need to consider now is whether this serum will have side effects like those mutation pills."

"There shouldn’t be any, right?" Zhao Xiaochuan said, "Isn’t it left by our own people? Besides, what side effects would make someone give up immortality!"

Xu Xin thought the same.

To be honest, if it weren’t for the crowd, Xu Xin would have already put his arm in to try the first shot.

"Why don’t I go first then."

At this moment, Lou Fei’Er suddenly spoke.

"I have a blood pattern mutation and it’s of the highest mutation level. Didn’t they say this serum can eliminate the side effects of the blood pattern mutation and mental control? Let me try the first shot, I should be able to test all the functions of this gene serum."

Everyone thought for a moment and immediately agreed.

Xu Xin looked at her.

If she injected this serum...

Lou Fei’Er would likely break free from his control, right?

And once released from the contract, the closeness she felt towards him due to the contract would disappear. At that time, would she still consider this group of his people as partners?

Remembering what she had done to him before...

Can this woman really be completely trusted now?

Lou Fei’Er was also looking at him, her expression a bit strange, wanting to say something but remaining silent.

Xu Xin’s furrowed brow slowly relaxed.

...Hmm, maybe there’s no need to worry so much.

They’ve been together for so long, there’s bound to be some affinity.

Moreover, even without emotions, anyone would know that explorers like them are the biggest backing. Especially after seeing so many resources, who would give up on them?

No reasonable person would.

At the same time, he wanted to believe in the current Lou Fei’Er.

She was probably the person he spent the most time with, aside from Wenxi.

Let’s give both sides a chance.

"Alright, you take the first shot." Xu Xin nodded, "You are indeed the most suitable."

Lou Fei’Er’s delicate eyebrows relaxed, and a slight curve appeared at the corners of her mouth.

"Hurry up! Quickly take the shot and tell me if it hurts afterwards!" Zeng Tao immediately pulled Lou Fei’Er to the front of the instrument.

"What’s the rush." Lou Fei’Er rolled up her sleeve, revealing a fair arm adorned with blood patterns, and then inserted it into the machine.

Her other hand rested on the lit button.

Everyone around watched her intently.

She didn’t press it immediately but turned to Xu Xin, smiling: "Xu Xin, thank you for trusting me. Since you trust me so much, I’ll share something with you."

Xu Xin was a bit surprised: "What?"

What did she want to say?

"Hmm..." Lou Fei’Er thought for a while and asked, "Do you remember how I advanced to mid-level mutation?"

"Advanced to mid-level?" Xu Xin was slightly taken aback, thinking for a moment, "I gave you the purple-grade mutant snow leopard’s heart?"

That was the only purple-grade special resource obtained during the beast tide.

Since then, he hadn’t obtained any similar purple-grade special resources; even if they were purple-grade, they were mostly fur and bones.

Come to think of it, that must have been a very rare item.

"Do you remember the description of that heart?" Lou Fei’Er laughed lightly.

The description of the heart?

Xu Xin started to think.

The people around them were somewhat puzzled by their conversation, but didn’t interrupt, listening curiously.

The description of the heart, he remembered it was...

[Heart of a Polluted Mutant Snow Leopard (Purple): Once consumed by a mutant creature, it can rapidly enhance strength and fully restore and gain control over one’s consciousness. This heart is of the same nature as polluted meat...]

Is it this?

At that time, after eating the heart, Lou Fei’Er not only advanced to mid-level but also had a significant mental boost, preventing her from losing her sanity due to excessive slaughter. Although she still feared high-level mutant creatures, she was no longer likely to be controlled.

Is there a problem...

...?

Hmm?

Xu Xin frowned.

[Fully regain control over one’s consciousness]?

Hmm??

Xu Xin immediately widened his eyes, staring in shock at Lou Fei’Er’s subtle expression.

"Did you figure it out?"

Seeing Xu Xin’s changing expression, Lou Fei’Er’s face displayed a somewhat proud smile, "How about it? Didn’t you always fail to notice? Is my acting not impressive?"

This...!

Xu Xin was truly astonished this time.

She... had long since broken free of control?!

Had she already freed herself from the mental control of the contract after consuming the snow leopard’s heart?!

Since then, had she not been influenced by his orders at all?!

And yet... for such a long time, he hadn’t noticed a thing?

Xu Xin’s eyelids twitched twice.

...This woman’s acting, isn’t it a bit... too terrifying.

"Huh? What does that mean?" Zeng Tao asked, puzzled.

The others, upon seeing Xu Xin’s dramatically changed expression, were somewhat baffled, except for Ji Chaoyang, who showed a thoughtful look.

"So, you don’t have to worry that I will betray you. Hmm..." Lou Fei’Er said, pressing the injection button directly, then slightly frowning, her arm trembling, and letting out a soft hum.

But soon, her brows gradually relaxed.

She turned her head to Xu Xin again, slightly panting: "Because I... can’t leave this place anymore, you know."

As she spoke, the blood patterns visible on her clavicle and neck gradually faded.

Finally, they disappeared.