Chapter 417: Chapter 355: Provocation? Push Back! I, Li, Never Pretend
"Genetic Potion? Does anyone actually want this garbage? I have something better!"
A sudden barrage of comments flooded the auction livestream screen, momentarily disrupting the buyers who were considering raising their bids, nearly breaking their train of thought.
Li Zheng glanced at the solitary new comment, a subtle gleam flickering in his eyes.
Tanaka Junichiro: "Just a mere Genetic Potion. I’ve bought a set before. It’s just so-so, far inferior to the Concentrated Enhancement Liquid produced by our Great Ni Hong Empire’s High Celestial Plain organization. One bottle equals ten of the Genetic Potions!"
One bottle equals ten bottles.
That statement was exaggerated to the extreme.
But from another perspective...
It merely compresses each of the sub-tiers within a tier, allowing someone to progress from Black Iron 1+ to Black Iron 2+ with a single bottle.
Li Zheng pondered briefly, not only did he not get angry, but he smiled and asked, "Then, Mr. Tanaka, would you be willing to sell a bottle to me to give Li a chance to see and learn?"
Regardless of whether Tanaka Junichiro’s claims were true, Li Zheng doubted that a potion capable of such significant improvement would be without side effects.
Even if there was no explicit warning in the attribute panel, Prelis’ Eye could reveal the truth!
Tanaka Junichiro replied, "Why not? As you say in the Dragon Country, today I’ll let you ’cut with a small knife’—take a look! Don’t even mention selling; I’ll give Mr. Li a bottle on my account."
Li Zheng humbly smiled, "Thank you, Mr. Tanaka, for your generosity then."
Soon after, the system notified him of a new targeted trade.
Upon checking, the so-called Concentrated Enhancement Liquid sent by Tanaka Junichiro was merely at the Black Iron Level, a bottle of purplish viscous liquid, around fifty milliliters.
[Concentrated Enhancement Liquid
Tier: Black Iron
Type: Potion
Description: Made through the addition of various biological blood and refined purplish line grass, it has the effect of enhancing physical attributes, with significant results.]
The attributes seemed very standard, with no apparent abnormalities.
However, Prelis’ Eye added a piece of information for Li Zheng.
[Senior Appraiser Old Prel warns: This product possesses irreversible side effects, extremely dangerous, and excessive use in a short period may lead to genetic collapse.]
Genetic collapse?
Li Zheng’s eyes narrowed slightly.
Even though he’s ignorant in genetics, he could infer from these four words that once this side effect was triggered, the outcome would undoubtedly be tragic.
After a brief consideration, Li Zheng did not expose the fact directly but instead asked, "Mr. Tanaka, may I ask, as of now, how many people in High Celestial Plain have used this potion?"
Tanaka Junichiro quickly responded, "Three thousand eight hundred people have taken the Black Iron Level, one thousand five hundred have taken the Bronze Level, three hundred have taken the Silver Level, and I cannot disclose any higher tiers."
Cannot disclose?
Of course, he couldn’t disclose it.
Because High Celestial Plain currently only possesses the formula for Silver Level Concentrated Enhancement Liquid, and cannot produce the Gold Level.
"Then among these three thousand eight hundred people, how many have exhibited abnormal symptoms after using the potion?" Li Zheng’s lips curled into a smile, seemingly having seen through something.
Watching Li Zheng’s expression on the livestream, Tanaka Junichiro felt his heart skip a beat.
How did he know about the side effects of the Concentrated Enhancement Liquid?
Who told him?
Is there a traitor within High Celestial Plain?
Tanaka couldn’t believe that Li Zheng would discover such deeply hidden side effects just by looking at two bottles of Black Iron Level Liquid, especially since it wasn’t marked in the attribute information!
Actually, any player involved in developing new products knows that for each newly manufactured tool, developers can adjust its attribute information within certain limits.
To boost sales, hiding one or two side effects has already become an unspoken rule in their eyes.
But Tanaka Junichiro didn’t know about this setting.
He only discovered the side effects during the trial use of the Enhancement Liquid.
Had it not been for someone turning into a pile of mush after downing several bottles in front of him, he wouldn’t have known of this issue.
Yet, how did Li Zheng know about this side effect?
Who told him?
Tanaka Junichiro couldn’t understand.
"I don’t know what Mr. Li is talking about. The attributes of the Concentrated Enhancement Liquid are perfectly normal, with no side effects marked!" Tanaka Junichiro sent a barrage of comments, concealing the truth.
"Since Mr. Tanaka does not admit it, I won’t push." Li Zheng said calmly.
Of course, he knew Tanaka Junichiro wouldn’t admit it, and he also knew that without evidence, it would be difficult for others to believe his claims.
Unless he were willing to take the risk himself and personally trigger the so-called side effects.
However, Li Zheng didn’t care whether others believed him. It was enough if his reminder instilled doubt in the hearts of the auction participants.
Anyone who can reach the position of a leader in an organization, which one isn’t an old fox?
Each has their own shrewd calculations.
Li Zheng thought, unless he presented a greater temptation, the Genetic Potion auction would face issues due to Tanaka Junichiro’s earlier disruption.
Therefore, he temporarily issued an order to Gong Yi, inserting another batch of potions.
"Everyone, please wait. This potion auction is delayed for a few minutes. I will add some to this batch and re-price for auction afterward."
Soon, the temporarily arranged potions were produced by Gong Yi, summoned by Li Zheng to his side, and placed together with the previous batch of potions.
Once prepared, Li Zheng finally spoke, "Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for waiting. The earlier potion auction is void, starting anew."
He tapped on the newly added bottles and introduced, "This time’s auction items are Genetic Potions, complete from Black Iron to Gold, covering all four tiers, allowing direct enhancement to Gold 5+ limit."
At this point, the livestream suddenly gave him a close-up shot, his eyes glinting with a mysterious brilliance.
Li Zheng said meaningfully, "You may not know me well, and might have a misconception regarding the capabilities of Dragon Country players."
"Gold Level Potions are merely the beginning. If you have the materials, I, Li, can even provide Star Shining Level Potions for you!"
Star Shining Level Potions!
Just those five words were enough to shock every participant in the livestream, causing a stir among them.
Liu Qi quickly asked, "Li Zheng, are you serious?"
"Of course, I never bluff," Li Zheng smiled confidently. With high-tier genetic blueprints, producing Star Shining Level Potions is indeed possible.
As for the materials...
Eh, those in the know would understand.
By claiming possession of the Star Shining Level Potion formula, Li Zheng was certainly harboring his own plans.
Among those present, which one is not a major figure?
The resources they hold are definitely far more than ordinary players within the small 879 channel.
As long as these people were tempted, Li Zheng wouldn’t worry about not earning from their resources!
Tang Qianzang also asked, "As long as we provide the materials, will you help us make Star Shining Level Potions?"
Li Zheng glanced sideways at the barrage of comments, not getting trapped, "It’s about accepting your commissions, and the handling fee will not be reduced."
"Moreover, I must remind everyone, while Genetic Potions are good, one cannot leap directly to the apex."
"Every tier’s potion must be consumed in a gradual and orderly way to enhance effectively."
"If you randomly consume across different tiers, you do so at your own risk!"
From the very beginning, Prelis’ Eye had warned Li Zheng that Genetic Potions couldn’t be consumed across tiers, otherwise, the body would be overwhelmed.
At best, it would probably result in genetic damage, causing the body to be weaker than even that of an ordinary, unenhanced person.
At this moment, a player named Cao Cao suddenly sent a comment to ask, "I wonder if Mr. Li has already joined any organization? We at Genesis are in dire need of talents like Mr. Li."