Chapter 13

Today, I took my son to the hospital for a check-up, and it went relatively smoothly.

What didn't go smoothly was that the menstrual cycle, which was supposed to come on the 6th, still hasn't arrived by the 9th, which is quite frustrating.

Today, I will update twice as a minimum. If everyone's support is strong, there will be an additional chapter.

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The gene optimization fluid is a byproduct that emerged during the research of "Divine Blood."

In terms of brain development, it is far inferior to the NZT series of drugs.

In terms of gene evolution, it is also far inferior to the effects of CPH4, and it cannot even be compared to the second generation of "Divine Blood."

However, although the effects of this substance are much worse, its safety coefficient is the highest among the several research results in Liu Rui'an's hands.

Especially after collaborating with James Thomas Wesley, a bioengineer who invented the Medpod medical platform technology in "Elysium," the research quickly made further progress.

The new generation of gene optimization fluid has a luster like that of a pure sapphire, and its effects are also quite good.

In addition to being able to slow down cell aging to a certain extent, it also has relatively good effects on strength, speed, coordination, and even the brain.

With the advanced biotechnology from "Elysium" and the generous support of various forces represented by the temporary management committee of Elysium Station,

After a large number of human clinical trials, a stable version was quickly developed.

As for why such a good thing was sent to S.H.I.E.L.D., Liu Rui'an naturally had his own plans.

After seeing Phil Coulson off, Liu Rui'an did not rush back to the lab to do research but stayed in the office to reflect on his actions over this period.

To say that after multiple transmigrations, Liu Rui'an indeed possessed quite a few good things.

But for Liu Rui'an, the truly valuable ones were only the "Divine Blood" developed based on NZT and CPH4.

As for artificial intelligence, intelligent robots, the Arc Reactor, Adamantium, and the various high-tech equipment brought back from "Elysium,"

Even the gene optimization fluid, in Liu Rui'an's view, was just external possessions.

Although the power of technology is indeed very strong, one's own strength is the true strength, just like the female protagonist Lucy in "Lucy."

Unfortunately, although she transformed from an ordinary person into a near-godlike existence in just a few days, the entire process was filled with irreversible and fatal issues.

Not to mention that under the promotion of CPH4, or more accurately, the forced transformation, she ultimately "entrusted herself to the void" and became an omnipresent god.

Just the fact that all human emotions were quickly lost at the beginning of her evolution is something Liu Rui'an could not accept.

Jokingly, as a shut-in, even though he is now a highly knowledgeable tech shut-in, Liu Rui'an never wanted to become a "wooden person."

Even though human emotions are indeed the root cause of various problems, Liu Rui'an would rather be a human with certain strength than an omnipotent "god."

At the very least, Liu Rui'an would never touch an existence like Lucy.

This is also why, even though he had obtained CPH4 and found that the blood, bone marrow, and brain samples extracted from Lucy were not particularly special, Liu Rui'an did not use it.

As for movies that could give him certain strength in a short time, they are not absent from Liu Rui'an's memory.

However, even if some of these movies could easily grant powerful abilities, they also required facing uncontrollable and unpredictable dangers.

Moreover, Liu Rui'an was unwilling to become an existence like Lucy, but he was quite fond of the various abilities she displayed during her evolution.

Not to mention the various superpowers later on, just the ability to fully control and utilize her body at 20% evolution was, in Liu Rui'an's view, more powerful than Captain America.

Unfortunately, so far, research on how to remove the uncontrollable mutation rate and maximize the drug's effectiveness has not made much progress.

Fortunately, the accidental appearance and improvement of the gene optimization fluid temporarily solved the problem of Liu Rui'an's lack of individual strength.

Of course, the ten milliliters of gene optimization fluid taken by Phil Coulson was certainly not the best version in Liu Rui'an's hands.

Even the version brought back from "Elysium" did not meet Liu Rui'an's requirements.

Fortunately, during the research on gene optimization fluid, he obtained a lot of equipment and knowledge. With the current research foundation, it should not take long to develop a version that Liu Rui'an is more satisfied with.

As for why, despite focusing on personal strength, he still went to the "Elysium" world to obtain various super technologies, the reason is quite simple.

Unless one becomes an ultimate version of Lucy, personal strength, no matter how strong, has its limits.

In such a situation, various technological means and equipment become the best tools.

Whether it's for research, climbing the technology tree, "farming" for development, or enhancing one's own strength, they are all quite useful.

After spending some time adjusting the next plan, Liu Rui'an finally turned his attention to his "hardworking" secretary.

Looking at the twin sisters with beautiful golden hair, who had only been hired a few days ago, kneeling between his legs and busily working.

This scene, which could only be seen in adult films or imagined in his mind, made Liu Rui'an, even in his "overclocked" state, feel extremely good.

Half a month later, in the underground laboratory of the Umbrella Biopharmaceutical Company...

"This won't do." Looking at the deep blue liquid in his hand, Liu Rui'an's face did not show much joy.

This deep blue liquid, named "Titan," is the latest generation of gene optimization fluid after more than half a month of research.

This version of the gene optimization fluid did not significantly improve brain development; a 12% brain usage rate is not much higher than the original human limit.

This means that people using this gene optimization fluid cannot be compared to the ultimate version of Lucy, nor can they match Eddie Morra, who took NZT-48. At best, it can make the user reach the level of a genius among ordinary people.

However, this version of the gene optimization fluid has a very noticeable effect on physical optimization, especially the increase in strength, which pleasantly surprised Liu Rui'an.

This is also why it was named "Titan."

Unfortunately, the use of this "Titan" fluid still has certain side effects.

Although these side effects are not as unpredictable as the previous two generations of "Divine Blood," the need for a large amount of energy intake and the increasingly muscular physique still left Liu Rui'an unsatisfied.

Especially during this research, Liu Rui'an discovered a weakness: he did not have a systematic grasp of biotechnology.

Even though he had become a genius in biology, chemistry, and physics in a short time through the super learning ability of NZT,

And even obtained very advanced biotechnology in "Elysium," these things were not complete, with many areas having irreplaceable gaps.

After all, the people in "Elysium" are not fools; even for the research of gene optimization fluid, they still kept some things back.

"It seems I need to make another trip to that world."

Saying this, Liu Rui'an casually handed the "Titan" fluid to the research-type intelligent robot to store, and began preparing for the upcoming transmigration.

However, just as the preparations had not even lasted a day, the AI "Flame Queen" suddenly reminded him:

"My master, Tony Stark and Miss Pepper are here to visit."

"Huh? Why are they here?"

Liu Rui'an, who was standing next to the Bugatti Veyron transport vehicle with its shell removed for modification, directing the engineering-type intelligent robot to install the "Kuzari Kuro Air Sweeper" electromagnetic weapon, was taken aback and said:

"Please have them wait in my office, I'll be there shortly."

"As you wish, my master."

The knockoff "Flame Queen," without a physical form, quickly had the staff on the ground escort the visitors to the CEO's office.

About ten minutes later, Liu Rui'an, still in his researcher's uniform, walked into his office.

"Welcome, my friends." Extending his hands warmly, Liu Rui'an greeted the two who were looking around his office.

"To be honest, I'm not used to your warmth," Tony Stark, dressed in a casual suit, instinctively stepped in front of Pepper.

Pepper, who was standing behind Tony, a bit dissatisfied with her boss's behavior, walked around him and gave Liu Rui'an a hug.

Although the one billion dollars Liu Rui'an took away did have a significant impact on Stark Industries, in Pepper's view, as long as the people were safe, the money could always be earned back.

Moreover, both Tony Stark and Stark Industries were money-making monsters, and since the money wasn't hers, she was naturally filled with gratitude.

As for why they were so familiar, it was because all the cooperation between Umbrella Biopharmaceutical Company and Stark Industries was conducted through them.

Of course, this was also because Liu Rui'an always sprayed an enhanced version of "Succubus" on himself, which naturally made him more attractive to the opposite sex.

Combined with his witty conversation and extensive knowledge, despite the difference in skin color, their relationship remained good.

"Thank you, Liu."

"You should be the one to say that, Pepper." Liu Rui'an, hugging her, winked at a certain sullen-faced person, teasingly.