Chapter 215: 221.Chapter 221: Done, Can't Get Away!

221. Chapter 221: Done, Can't Get Away!

"Okay."

Christina agreed directly.

The medicine Lin Ke mentioned was a drug called "Reversal" that he had not been able to fully develop.

Its preset effect was to reverse the bodily deformities caused by biochemical modification.

The research direction was correct, but because Christina was pregnant, many destructive tests and stimulating experiments could not be completed, lacking data support.

Therefore, the "Reversal" medicine could only be considered a semi-finished product.

Half a year has passed, and Christina has no more vacation time, so she must rush back to Shadow City.

There is no time for Lin Ke to continue developing the "Reversal" medicine.

However, even as a semi-finished product, Christina was also very satisfied.

This trip to seek Lin Ke's help was indeed the right choice.

Besides food, clothing, housing, transportation, and replenishing life force in Riverside City, she spent many magic stones.

In the matter of preserving the pregnancy and raising her daughter, she achieved her goal without any effort.

Hmm...

As an experimental subject, Christina did not take this matter seriously.

She was used to it.

After sincerely thanking Lin Ke and Selinn Wushi again, Christina held her baby daughter in swaddling clothes, returned to the rented residence, tidied up, and prepared to head back home.

Actually, she didn't need to pack much; mainly the semi-finished "Reversal" medicine, and some regular magic potions for her daughter's use, such as the Lixuancao Series.

Such magic potions that assist meditation can somewhat stabilize the baby's soul and consciousness.

After Christina left, Selinn Wushi took out a box from her clothing pocket instead of the space storage wizard artifact, handed it to Lin Ke, and said: "It just arrived yesterday."

Lin Ke took the box, opened it, and saw a necklace inside.

Except that it was quite special: the pendant was actually a lady's ring, and moreover, it was in the style of a wedding ring.

"This..."

Closing the lid, Lin Ke gripped the box, not knowing what to say.

He had obtained the space storage wizard artifact—pocket watch—from Christina, which he had no use for, and certainly needed to give away.

The primary target was naturally Mo Li.

However, items used by others, especially personal items used by a man, no matter how valuable, are not easy to give away.

He needed to exchange the pocket watch for other space storage wizard artifacts of equal value, or simply remake a new one.

In the field of alchemy masters, Lin Ke had no connections, so he could only seek help from Selinn Wushi.

Who would have thought, Selinn Wushi indeed helped, and the alchemist master she contacted, despite being busy, found time to reforge the pocket watch into such a style of necklace.

"How about it, don't you like it?"

Selinn Wushi smiled at the corner of her mouth, her tone full of teasing.

"Not exactly, it's just..."

"Just what? Too shy to give it away?"

"No, I just don't think it's very good."

"How could it not be good? I guarantee you'll give it away in the morning, and by night they'll actively crawl into your bed."

"Don't tease me, Selinn Wushi, we're still young."

"Really? Where are we young?"

Selinn Wushi laughed coquettishly, glanced up and down at Lin Ke once, then looked at the just-entered Mo Li, and teased: "In my view, you're not small at all, you're quite big."

Lin Ke silently retreated in defeat.

Old Silk started the car, and the wheels rolled directly onto the face.

Big?

Which big are you talking about?

where?

"What are you talking about? What big or small."

Mo Li asked doubtfully.

"Nothing."

Lin Ke quietly slipped the box he was gripping in his palm into his outer clothing pocket.

"You go ask Lin Ke yourself."

Selinn Wushi twisted her waist and hips as she walked out, preparing to leave.

With the Paro Sage Legion's actions on the front battlefield becoming increasingly frequent, logistical pressure also grew larger.

Not only did they need to rely on managing industries to earn magic stones, but they also had to sell the war booty transported back to the homeland at a suitable price, making Selinn Wushi's work increasingly more.

Initially, the three people working in the shop—Shaliya, Aila, and Tina—only Tina remained in the shop, becoming a formal pharmacist.

Shaliya and Aila each went to their respective suitable new units.

Aila participated in handling interpersonal relations, stabilizing old members and recruiting new ones.

Shaliya participated in industry management and war booty sales.

Besides these three, Selinn Wushi actually had few capable subordinates available for deployment.

To put it bluntly, it's still because the Paro Sage's founding time is too short, and the front line requires too many talents.

The direct lineage members cultivated in the early years, one by one, were all pulled to the front battlefield.

In the recent years before being promoted to Sage, they neglected the supervision and guidance of the "Newblood Mutual Aid Society," causing the success rate to drop rapidly, producing only three talents: Shaliya, Aila, and Tina.

Lin Ke took note of these things as a warning.

"Christina has already left?"

Mo Li watched Celine Wushi depart, then asked.

"She has left."

Lin Ke nodded.

"What are your plans next? Are you really at ease opening a shop?"

Mo Li's eyebrows and eyes were full of doubt.

Her internship has ended, and advanced studies are about to enter the second stage; after one more autumn semester, she will be able to graduate.

The Benevolent Brother Group and the Social Anxiety Group will also enter the first stage of advanced studies.

Lin Ke's direct lineage under his command is about to debut en masse.

Mo Li did not believe Lin Ke had no other thoughts, that he would stay peacefully in the homeland to run a pharmacy.

Lin Ke also did not hide it from Mo Li, speaking solemnly: "This is not a question of what I plan to do, but of what needs to be done by me."

Words need not be exhausted; a hint suffices.

Mo Li closed her mouth, raised her finger and pointed upward, her eyes showing doubt and concern.

Lin Ke nodded silently, affirming Mo Li's guess.

In an instant, a thread of worry rose to her brow; Mo Li spoke solemnly: "Is there definite news, or...?"

Lin Ke replied: "My intuition, or rather, a premonition."

"I see."

Upon hearing this, Mo Li fell into thought.

She had some understanding of Lin Ke's perceptual abilities and had studied related knowledge.

She knew that among the four already extinguished Saints, one had founded a Mysterious System Saint focused on prophecy and curses.

With the fall of the Mysterious System Saint, who immersed himself in the World Will to reconstruct the world,

prophetic witchcraft completely disappeared from the Wizard World.

Scattered curse witchcraft remained, but it differed greatly from the original curse witchcraft; it no longer curses based on mysterious connections, but based on biological information and mental power imprints.

In effect and concealment, it is vastly inferior.

Lin Ke's perception, intuition, and premonition, in the past, were all attributed to the Mysterious System of a Saint who had appeared.

Therefore, not only does Lin Ke trust his perception, intuition, and premonition, but Mo Li also trusts Lin Ke's perception, intuition, and premonition.

Burdened with heavy thoughts, Mo Li followed Lin Ke out of the underground laboratory to the first floor.

Seeing this, Lin Ke had the smart butler Hamid prepare all 24 tea drinks one by one for Mo Li to taste and give suggestions or opinions.

Mo Li also cooperated fully, suppressing her emotions and tasting each of the 24 tea drinks in turn.

Except for a few infusion-type tea drinks developed from green tea, which Mo Li did not particularly like, the others were all good, including matcha.

As derivatives of green tea, the evaluations differed greatly.

Lin Ke had anticipated this.

The target customer base itself differs, so such a difference is quite normal.

Waving his hand to let Hamid clear the table, Lin Ke took out a box, casually pushed it toward Mo Li, and said casually: "This is for you."

"What is it? Why did you suddenly think of giving me a gift?"

Mo Li, while expressing doubt, quickly grabbed the box with sharp eyes and quick hands, fearing it might fly away.

"Look for yourself."

After saying that, Lin Ke stood up and walked toward the upstairs study.

"Ah!"

Just after taking a few steps, a surprised exclamation came from behind.

Immediately, a soft body collided with his back; two arms as tender as white lotus root, carrying a fresh fragrance, tightly embraced his neck.

Warm, moist lips pressed firmly against his cheek, first making a "mua" sound, then a "bo'er" sound.

Mo Li leapt from behind Lin Ke, tightly embraced him, and offered a fragrant kiss, still insufficient to express her current excited emotions.

Her two calves kicked wildly, her whole body pressed tightly against Lin Ke's back, her arms gripping tightly to prevent herself from falling.

Fortunately, Lin Ke's stance was solid, and he was not shaken or knocked over.

"I am willing!"

Lifting her lips from Lin Ke's cheek, Mo Li immediately shouted loudly: "I am willing! I am willing!"

Lin Ke slightly winced as he closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and calmed his emotions.

Seeing the marriage-ring-style pendant at that moment, he had anticipated this scene.

The problem is, it's still not big enough.

"Come down. What willingness or unwillingness? Nonsense."

Lin Ke gently shook Mo Li off, then said with a stern face: "This is a space storage wizard artifact, a reward for you."

After saying that, without even looking at Mo Li's half-smiling face, he hurried up the stairs, intending to go to the study.

Mo Li paid no attention to what Lin Ke said, and shouted again toward his back: "I am willing!"

Lin Ke almost stumbled on his feet.

Has it not ended yet?

In the coming days before the autumn semester begins, everyone sees Mo Li with joy on her brows, smiling gently.

The Benevolent Brother Group and the Social Anxiety Group often see the eldest sister, stroking her beloved necklace.

Seeing that marriage-ring-style pendant, how could they not know what happened?

Everyone, in private conversation, highly praised the boss's decisiveness and the big sister's deep affection.

The only girl, Betty, expressed envy toward the big sister Mo Li, sighing about when she would meet a man like the boss.

Dije Finley couldn't help but glance at Betty several times, wanting to say something, but ultimately dared not speak.

After the casual chat ended and everyone dispersed, Betty turned her back on Dije and silently muttered: "Loser!"

Immediately, she grew annoyed, wondering why this guy still hadn't seen the light.

She didn't know to learn more from Boss Lin Ke!

After receiving Mo Li's boastful video, Iris, in a fit of anger, cut off contact with Lin Ke and Mo Li.

She finished her advanced studies, and then her sister Renee took her to the Clark Family's Legion for further training.

She only kept in touch with Mo Li all along.

Given this situation, it's estimated to take a long time before things return to normal.

The autumn semester started on schedule.

Lin Ke also received the notice, having waited in line for over six months, and the newest "Hummingbird"-class starship could finally be delivered.

With anticipation, Lin Ke brought Mo Li and summoned the rarely available Selinn Wushi to go receive the starship together.

West District, Airport.

Lin Ke was still visiting this place for the first time.

Originally expecting the delivery and reception to be quite grand, the result was that only an intelligent puppet handed over a palm-sized box with both hands.

"Just this?"

Lin Ke voiced his question.

He was somewhat confused, wondering why such a casual delivery required waiting over six months.

"Just this."

The experienced Selinn Wushi spoke up affirmatively.

On the way, she had remained silent, not pointing this out, just to see Lin Ke dazed.

Still quite interesting.

"Alright."

Lin Ke forcibly suppressed his slight disappointment, saying, "Then let's go back and open it again."

Selinn Wushi shook her head and said: "Let's open it here; it'll be inconvenient later."

Listen to advice, eat your fill.

Lin Ke immediately opened the box, using the special method attached in the delivery notice, binding the model-like starship, then activating it.

On the wide docking pier of the airport, a streamlined, shuttle-shaped warship with overall black paint immediately appeared.

Length 103 meters, widest part at the belly 22 meters.

A cockpit at both front and rear, allowing free forward and backward movement, switching direction of travel.

The "Hummingbird"-class starship has a crew limit of only 10 people, emphasizing speed, agility, and high stealth.

"How beautiful."

Mo Li let out an exclamation; upon seeing the starship for the first time, she deeply fell in love with it.

"Indeed quite beautiful."

Selinn Wushi voiced agreement, saying she had also long wanted a "Hummingbird."

Unfortunately, her financial strength didn't allow it, so she could only tearfully buy a starship three levels higher than the "Hummingbird," capable of housing a main force unit—a medium starship.

Sigh, it's all because of the magic stones causing trouble.

"It is very beautiful."

Lin Ke, however, wasn't overly excited, because he suddenly recalled the terrifying consumption and high daily maintenance costs of starships.

Another big consumer of magic stones has been added.

"Back then, officially launch the tea drink series!"

Thinking about the ever-increasing demand for magic stones, Lin Ke lost the mood to continue admiring the starship.

After re-miniaturizing the "Hummingbird" starship, placing it into a special box, and putting it in his pocket, Lin Ke turned and got into the car first.

"Running low on magic stones?"

Selinn Wushi didn't drive herself, but sat in the back seat of the "Phantom Coupe."

After getting in the car, she then asked with a smiling tone.

"Not exactly lacking, just not enough."

Lin Ke answered honestly.

This isn't something shameful.

"I'll support you."

Since receiving the necklace, Mo Li has become increasingly unrestrained, blurting out a sentence.

"You can't support me."

Selinn Wushi poured a basin of cold water over his head, saying, "Men like them, who only stare at high places and distant horizons— which woman could support them? Even more magic stones wouldn't last."

Saying this, Selinn Wushi's expression grew slightly dim, "Moreover, they're unwilling to take the magic stones within reach, insisting on struggling hard themselves."

Mo Li, upon hearing this, fell silent.

Indeed so.

Even though Selinn Wushi was sighing about Sage Paro, but how good could Lin Ke possibly be?

The atmosphere in the car suddenly turned heavy.

As the person being criticized, Lin Ke also couldn't say much, just kept his head down and drove.

Not long after, the Phantom Coupe stopped in front of the Grande Potion Shop.

After Lin Ke got out of the car as if nothing had happened, he immediately gathered all the staff of the potion shop, including the members of the "Do Whatever Is Free" part-time rotation, and announced the official launch of the tea beverage series to the market.

Afterwards, Lin Ke also had Lynn inform the five troublemakers who were doing well in the remote alleys of the West District to spread the news in the West and South Districts,

saying that the tea beverage series of the Grande Potion Shop could be distributed.

As long as a certain deposit was paid, one could receive a certain amount of tea beverage daily to take to the West and South Districts for sale and earn the price difference.

What is the tea beverage?

The wizard apprentices and wizards of Rivors City said they had never drunk it and did not know.

But relying on the reputation of Linke Grande "Genius Pharmacist," they could give it a try.

Anyway, everyone could get a free cup to taste for the first three days.

After that first sip, they couldn't stop.

The price is not high, the cheapest being half a standard level 1 magic stone, the most expensive being five standard level 1 magic stones.

Not only does it taste good, but its effects are also numerous and peculiar.

Some moisturize the viscera, some condense the spirit and calm the qi, some eliminate lustful fire, some refresh and invigorate the mind...

Only what you cannot think of, nothing you cannot buy.

With a full 24 flavor types, there is always one that suits your taste.

It can be drunk as a thirst-quenching beverage, or used as a potion.

In a short time, it triggered a buying frenzy.

Of course, the contribution of the water army hired by Lin Ke is indispensable here.

On the "Forum," pretending to be ordinary users, they strongly recommended it; in reality, long queues formed, sparking curiosity.

The promotional tactic of being effective for a hundred uses is conventional, but practical indeed.

The main principle is:

Come to deceive, come to ambush!