NOVEL NEXT chapter 266 - Seducing Superman Potion
"Qin Tian, how did you do it?" Zhao Rui couldn't help but ask. "Well ~"
Qin Tian smiled slightly, "Sorry, it's not convenient to disclose it to everyone. In short, it's related to my ability."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Rui and the others' expressions froze. Although they had countless questions, they didn't press further.
They weren't familiar with Qin Tian, and he wasn't obligated to tell them every detail.
Furthermore, the Seventh Bureau and even various intelligence departments had an unwritten rule: except for special circumstances, superior leaders only focused on the mission results and wouldn't delve into the process involving the intelligence officers' abilities and secrets.
Everyone had their own secrets and trump cards, and no one could guarantee that these secrets wouldn't be leaked from the higher-ups.
Once leaked, it could very likely lead to the intelligence officer's demise.
"Qin Tian, I truly didn't misjudge you."
Yan Qing's face showed a smile. The frustration and pressure he had endured during this period finally vanished at this moment.
Qin Tian was still the Qin Tian who repeatedly brought him surprises. As soon as he acted, he solved such a difficult task.
With such a great general, what more could he ask for!
"Next, you'll act on the fly. Be careful, stay safe, and keep in touch at all times," Yan Qing said.
He believed in Qin Tian's ability. As long as the first step was successfully taken, it should be relatively easy to infiltrate the Hundred Hunt Star Pirates' base ship and investigate the whereabouts of the missing scientists.
"Yes, sir!"
Qin Tian saluted and hung up the phone.
"The few of you—"
Qin Tian turned around, looking at the Xingdao (Star Pirates) he had just subdued.
Poison Widow was a Fifth-Tier Two-Star Spiritual Energy User with a poison bloodline. She was quite a prominent figure in the Hundred Hunt Star Pirates, serving as a squadron leader.
It was precisely because of Poison Widow's strength and cunning that she was entrusted with the important task of procuring supplies by the Hundred Hunt Star Pirates.
As for the other crew members, in Poison Widow's words, they were not her confidantes but rather were transferred from other teams by the Hundred Hunt Star Pirates to supervise her and prevent the misuse of funds.
These people could only be considered her temporary subordinates.
Their strength ranged from Second-Tier to Third-Tier.
Feeling Qin Tian's sharp and intimidating gaze, everyone lowered their heads, their hearts trembling.
Our master is an Imperial officer, and we are all Xingdao (Star Pirates). How will he deal with us?
"Everything remains as usual next."
Qin Tian's expression was indifferent, his voice calm without a ripple. His gaze slowly swept over everyone present.
"You do what you're supposed to do. To others, I am still the slave in your eyes."
He paused, his voice suddenly turning cold.
"If anyone dares to show a flaw or say half a wrong word..."
Before he finished speaking, everyone suddenly clutched their heads and screamed. Their sea of consciousness felt as if it was pierced by thousands of ice picks. The intense pain made several weaker cultivators directly fall to their knees, their temples bulging with veins, letting out heart-wrenching wails.
"I will make you experience what it means to wish you were dead."
The sharp pain suddenly disappeared, but every person present was drenched as if they had just been pulled from water, breathing heavily, their eyes filled with terror.
"Master, please rest assured, we will definitely follow your instructions."
Poison Widow knelt on the ground, her voice trembling as she spoke.
The others also quickly agreed, their fear of Qin Tian reaching its peak.
Qin Tian's gaze swept over each face. To be honest, except for Poison Widow, who still had some use, everyone else was no different from cannon fodder in his eyes. Not only had they committed many evil deeds, but their strength was also not impressive. They were only useful for now. After the matter was over, he would eventually deal with them to avoid exposing his Soul Imprint ability.
"Poison Widow stays, the others can leave," Qin Tian ordered.
"Yes!"
These crew members felt as if they had been granted a great pardon. After bowing, they quickly left the room.
Now, Poison Widow faced Qin Tian alone. The previous heat and desire had long vanished, leaving only a trembling heart.
"Your ability is poison. Can you strengthen your own ability by absorbing toxins?" Qin Tian asked directly.
Poison Widow quickly said:
"Yes, I can, but I generally don't test poisons easily. If the toxicity is too great, it's hard for me to protect myself."
It seemed her talent level wasn't high, at most Bronze-Tier.
Let's test it first to see if she has cultivation value.
Qin Tian raised his hand, and a purple venom seeped from his fingertip, hovering in front of Poison Widow.
"Yes, Master."
Poison Widow opened her mouth without hesitation, letting the venom slide down her throat.
As soon as Poison Widow swallowed that drop of purple venom, a burning pain shot through her throat, as if she had swallowed a hot ball of lava. She grunted, her legs buckled, and she fell to her knees, clutching her throat tightly, her knuckles white from the force.
"Ugh—ah!"
Her skin quickly developed eerie purplish-black patterns, like a spiderweb spreading from her neck to her entire body. Blood vessels bulged under her skin, as if countless poisonous insects were crawling and tearing at her flesh.
She curled up, rolling on the ground in agony, her fingernails digging deep into the floor, leaving several hideous claw marks.
Qin Tian watched coldly, his fingertip moving slightly. A wisp of spiritual energy quietly enveloped Poison Widow, ensuring she wouldn't die from an overdose of toxins.
Suddenly, Poison Widow arched her back violently, letting out a sharp shriek—a faint green light suddenly flared from her abdomen, the location of her inner poison core.
The previously somewhat dim poison core was now spinning frantically, greedily devouring the potent poison given by Qin Tian. The surface of the poison core faintly glowed with a dark purple luster.
"Boom!"
A violent burst of poisonous gas erupted from Poison Widow's body. The surrounding air was instantly corroded, and the ground sizzled, being eaten away by the poisonous mist, forming countless tiny holes.
Poison Widow's eyes turned completely purplish-black, her pupils constricted to pinpricks.
Qin Tian narrowed his eyes slightly, sensing her aura slowly rising. He took out a pill that increased spiritual energy and put it into her mouth.
The pill melted upon entering her mouth, transforming into a warm spiritual liquid that slid down Poison Widow's throat. In an instant, the turbulent poisonous power within her seemed to be smoothed by an invisible hand. The violent energy, like a hundred rivers returning to the sea, was guided to flow through her limbs and bones.
Poison Widow trembled all over, feeling a cool sensation rising from her dantian, quickly neutralizing the burning sensation caused by the poison. Her meridians slightly swelled under the effect of the pill, and spiritual energy surged like a tide, washing over every acupoint.
After a while, Poison Widow's body shook, and a look of pleasant surprise appeared in her eyes.
"Thank you, Master!!!"
Poison Widow knelt down with a thud, speaking respectfully and gratefully.
Just a single dose of venom not only greatly increased the toxicity of her poison core but also allowed her spiritual energy to break through to Fifth-Tier Three-Star.
If she could stay by her master's side for a long time, wouldn't she have a chance to become a Sixth-Tier or even higher-level expert?
At this moment, Poison Widow's loyalty soared.
She was originally a person who was accustomed to depending on others. Previously, she depended on her several husbands, and later on the Hundred Hunt Star Pirates. This time, she merely changed the object of her dependence.
Moreover, her master was not only handsome and had a profound background, but he could also help her improve her poison-type abilities.
Such a master was simply perfect. She secretly looked up. Sunlight streamed through the window, bathing her master in a golden glow. His sharply defined profile, his unfathomable strength,
And the effortless way he controlled the poison just now—every detail made her heart race.
"Master, you've worked hard all day. Let me give you a massage."
Poison Widow stood up, her cheeks flushed, her eyes seductive as they flitted about.
Poison Widow's little thoughts had long been known by Qin Tian through the Soul Imprint.
Good heavens, I worked so hard to cultivate you, and you want to sleep with me? You really don't want to take any detours!
"No need."
Qin Tian raised his hand to refuse.
Poison Widow's face stiffened. It was the first time she had been rejected by a man.
What's going on?
Could her master like men?
"I... like women."
A black line appeared on Qin Tian's forehead, and he said testily.
This woman was too narcissistic, wasn't she?
Poison Widow's heart suddenly trembled.
Oh no! Can Master read minds?!
She suddenly realized that her previous seductive thoughts had probably been seen through completely.
After a brief moment of panic, she instead curved her lips into a charming smile, her slender fingers resting on Qin Tian's shoulder. Since her thoughts couldn't be hidden, she might as well display them openly.
"Master, am I not pretty?"
"So-so," Qin Tian said casually.
"So-so? How so-so? How am I so-so!"
Poison Widow instantly bristled, her eyes wide, her voice a few shades sharper. She could accept being called venomous, and she could accept being cursed for her ruthless methods, but if anyone dared to say she wasn't beautiful enough—
She would definitely fight that person to the death.
Is it really worth such a big reaction?
Qin Tian rolled his eyes helplessly. "I say, can you first take a look at yourself right now?"
Poison Widow was stunned, then subconsciously looked down at herself. Her originally alluring gauze dress was soaked with sweat, clinging wetly to her body. Her carefully styled bun was disheveled and drooping, with a few strands of hair sticking to her oily cheeks, not to mention the sour smell of sweat mixed with poison that emanated from her body...
"Ah—!"
"M-Master, please wait! I'm going to take a bath and change now!"
Before her words finished, she had already turned into an afterimage, rushing towards the bathroom, knocking over two chairs along the way.
Seeing this, Qin Tian shook his head helplessly.
Poison Widow was the first female subordinate he was willing to cultivate.
A Fifth-Tier Spiritual Energy User with a poison bloodline, cautious and vicious in nature, able to escape the Tribunal's capture, which was enough to show her ability.
Her strength, temperament, and potential were all good. She could be useful in the future. It was just that she wasn't very honest and always wanted to take shortcuts.
You can't be the boss's wife.
Half an hour later, Poison Widow emerged from the bathroom wearing a sheer nightgown, her hair carrying the scent of lavender. The corners of her mouth curved, and her demeanor became even more enchanting.
She firmly believed that there was no man in the world she couldn't handle.
Just as she opened the door, a set of black clothes was directly thrown onto her face.
"Change your clothes and take me to see the supplies you purchased."
Qin Tian dropped the sentence and turned to leave the room.
Poison Widow's face stiffened, then her teeth ground together, making a clacking sound.
"These are all the supplies we've purchased these past few days. Some more will arrive tomorrow."
Poison Widow led Qin Tian to the underground warehouse. Compared to before, her face was now cold, and whenever her gaze fell on Qin Tian, she would grit her teeth in anger.
What had just happened was an utter humiliation for a woman who prided herself on her appearance.
Qin Tian was well aware of Poison Widow's little schemes, but there was no way he was going to let her rise to power. "Just work for me honestly."
His gaze swept over the supplies Poison Widow's team was °• N 𝑜 v 𝑒 l i g h t •° responsible for purchasing, mainly concentrated on energy blocks, food, daily necessities, and cultivation resources.
However, among these supplies, Qin Tian also discovered some unusual items.
"This is for experiments, isn't it?"
Qin Tian picked up a test tube and asked in confusion, "Do the Hundred Hunt Star Pirates also conduct experimental research?"
Upon hearing this, Poison Widow explained:
"There is indeed a laboratory on the base ship with many experimenters. Their research direction is biological genetic engineering. Among the captured groups, some will be sent to the laboratory for human experimentation."
Biological genetic engineering had nothing to do with the scientists' weapon energy field.
However, a Xingdao (Star Pirates) group actually set up a genetic laboratory on their ship. What exactly did they want to research?
"What is its main research direction? Have there been any results so far?" Qin Tian asked again.
Poison Widow thought for a moment, then said with some uncertainty:
"The laboratory is researching a genetic bomb. I'm not sure what it specifically is, but I heard them say that if the research is successful,
this genetic bomb could destroy a city, or even an entire continent, in a short period of time."
What!
Qin Tian frowned. The Hundred Hunt Star Pirates were actually researching such a terrifying thing. If they really succeeded in their research and it fell into the hands of those with ulterior motives, the entire Empire would be in jeopardy.
Poison Widow noticed the change in Qin Tian's expression and quickly reassured him:
"Master, don't worry. Since I boarded the ship, the laboratory has been researching this thing, but there have been no results so far.
Instead, there are a few by-products that I think are quite powerful."
"What by-products?" Qin Tian asked. Poison Widow: "One genetic agent I personally used can greatly delay the aging of one's appearance. We all call it the Youth Potion."
Delay aging?
Qin Tian's heart stirred. If Poison Widow was right and the Youth Potion really had such a function, then he would get his hands on this potion no matter what.
This was much more profitable than selling medicinal herbs or elf fruits.
No woman in the world, no, it should be all men and women included, would be able to refuse this potion.
"Besides the Youth Potion, are there others?"
"There's another one called the Superman Potion."
Poison Widow explained, "This potion is very special. Whether it's a Spiritual Energy User or an Esper, injecting it will immediately cause genetic mutation, or even direct genetic collapse. Only ordinary people can use it. After injection, if one can withstand the onset of the potion's effects, they will instantly gain about ten times their physical fitness, like awakening an Esper ability."
"However, the pain during the onset of this potion is too intense. It can directly drive people insane, or even kill them in agony. So far, only one person has fully endured it."
Only ordinary people can use it? Qin Tian secretly shook his head. Even if an ordinary person's strength was increased tenfold, they would still not be a match for a Spiritual Energy User. Plus, this potion's side effects were too obvious.
It basically had little value.
No, suddenly, Qin Tian thought of a group.
Barbarians