Chapter 180: Original Blood Elf

Dragonkin.

It sounded like a fantastic idea, but without knowing exactly what they looked like, no one dared to take the plunge.

Tower: "I have no idea. I was worried something might go wrong in that regard, which is why I chose to use it as an ingredient to brew a magic potion instead."

Emperor: "Then you guys can try this: [Blood Grape Cocktail (A)]."

While everyone was still hesitating, Gu Xiaobei served up a glass of cocktail.

Lan Qingyou clicked on the item description. Good heavens, how had Gu Xiaobei finished mixing a drink so quickly?

[Blood Grape Cocktail (A)]

[Effect: Evolves any race into the Blood Dragon race. (Note! Everyone has one and only one chance to evolve their race, so please choose carefully.)]

[Description: An epoch-making drink that induces evolution upon consumption. However, as good as the wine is, do not drink too much.]

Lan Qingyou frowned slightly upon reading the description.

After all, the main ingredient was World-Class. How did Gu Xiaobei messing with it downgrade the result to A-rank?

'And what exactly is a Blood Dragon? It feels like it has nothing to do with being human anymore.'

'Could it be something like a sub-dragon?'

'Wouldn't that be reverse evolution?'

'No, if the stats are strengthened, it wouldn't really be a regression. It is just that maintaining a humanoid form might be impossible.'

A shudder ran down Lan Qingyou's spine at the mere thought of that scenario.

Tower: "This feels like a regression. You used a World-Class item to make an A-rank product."

Emperor: "Really? I carefully mixed this using the recipe for a Bloody Mary."

High Priestess: "Isn't a downgrade to be expected? Not everyone can casually toss around World-Class materials like you do."

'Oh, right.'

'I was wondering how Gu Xiaobei could produce something of such a low tier. It turns out she lacked the proper ingredients.'

Tower: "Did you use the Sap of Life?"

Emperor: "No, what would I use that for?"

Tower: "That stuff is used for neutralization. The Dragon King's blood is incredibly overbearing. Without the Sap of Life to temper it, how could any other ingredients possibly blend in?"

Emperor: "Oh, you are right. That makes sense."

Sun: "What is going on?"

Tower: "She is probably afraid of disfigurement and plans to make something suited to her own constitution."

Tower: "@Emperor, by the way, try to picture what you want while making it. It might yield miraculous results. Also, if you want a skill awakening similar to the Magic Eye, remember to add a drop of Sap of Knowledge."

Emperor: "Is it related to the mind's imagery?"

Tower: "Yes."

Emperor: "Understood."

With that said, Gu Xiaobei gleefully went off to prepare.

The others watched the conversation between Lan Qingyou and Gu Xiaobei without interrupting. Or rather, none of them wanted to interject, so they simply watched and waited in silence.

They all had Dragon King blood on hand, so naturally, they wanted to see if Gu Xiaobei, their test subject, could create an entirely new race.

If she could, then following Lan Qingyou's line of thought, they might also be able to create the races they desired.

[Congratulations to the individual named Gu Xiaobei for crafting the new life-elevating fine wine, Breath of the Blood Elf (World-Class). Rewarded with Cooking Skill +1.]

[Congratulations to the individual named Gu Xiaobei. Race has evolved from Blue Star Earthling to Blood Elf.]

[The individual named Gu Xiaobei is the first in the history of the Kalim Continent to evolve into a Blood Elf. Gaining the recognition of the World Will, the race is elevated once more to Original Blood Elf. Rewarded with the treasure of the alchemy world, the World-Class Item, Ice and Fire Kitchen Knife.]

About five minutes later, the voice of the World Will echoed out.

The waiting crowd breathed a collective sigh of relief.

After all, mixing a drink was not like brewing a potion; the time required was certainly incomparable.

High Priestess: "@Emperor, how is it! How is it!"

Emperor: "@Tower, you never mentioned that the evolution process would be so painful."

Tower: "Heh, why else would they call it evolution?"

Lan Qingyou replied with a fake smile.

'What a joke. Since I was caught in the rain, why would I offer an umbrella to anyone else?'

'Besides, it wasn't something that could be avoided just by talking about it.'

The Star: "Does it hurt a lot?"

Emperor: "It hurts. The kind of agonizing pain that makes you wish for death. If I had a choice, I would never want to experience that again in this lifetime."

The Star: "I am a bit scared now."

Sun: "Are there any physical changes?"

Emperor: "My ears became pointed, and my eyes turned green..."

The Star: "That is perfectly normal for an elf. After all, when you were visualizing it, you were probably thinking of the kind of elf we are familiar with from Blue Star."

Everyone was smart. With Lan Qingyou's prior hints, it only took a moment of thought to fully understand the connection.

Sun: "No, I am asking about your strength! The stat corrections! Your skills!"

Emperor: "My hair has become incredibly soft, and my skin is completely smooth. The grime from years of kitchen smoke is gone, and even the calluses on my hands have vanished. I feel like my entire body has been rejuvenated, as relaxed as if I had just received a full-body spa treatment."

Sun: "Huh?"

The Empress: "Ah?"

High Priestess: "Do you hear yourself right now?"

Emperor: "I am serious! I even became prettier, exactly my type. It feels a bit like using a character customization screen in a video game."

Wheel of Fortune: "With the Sap of Life included, becoming more beautiful is only natural."

High Priestess: "Excuse me."

Ingrid instantly performed a grand disappearing act.

'Are you all actually busy? You are just coveting the elf's body! I am too embarrassed to even expose you!'

Seeing the women in the villa suddenly going offline one by one to lurk, Lan Qingyou grumbled inwardly.

'However...'

Lan Qingyou took out a mirror and pinched her own cheek. The skin had indeed become smoother, firmer, and more elastic.

Her appearance had also changed slightly compared to before. For example, her lips were a bit thinner, and her eyes were a little larger.

'It feels... I look even more like the mother in my memories.'

"Perfect!"

Lan Qingyou could not help but raise an eyebrow, casually wiping a hand across her face.

'So tender and hydrated!'

Judgement: "@Tower, tell us about those stat corrections. What exactly is the situation?"

Just as the women were leaving the chat and Lan Qingyou was about to slip away herself, Chu Yuan spoke up.

Scratching her head, Lan Qingyou typed out a reply.

After all, there was no hiding from this, nor was there any need to conceal the truth.

Tower: "The Witch race granted a total stat increase of 320 points."

Judgement: "In total? Or for each attribute?"

Tower: "That is 320 points in total. But probably because it is the Witch race, my Spirit received a much larger boost, while my Strength gained less. These added attributes might just be the true capital needed to survive in this world going forward."

'Three hundred and twenty points!!?'

A racing heart and trembling hands.

When he saw that number, Chu Yuan's eyelid twitched violently, unable to stop no matter how hard he tried.