Dragonkin.
It sounded like a decent option, but since no one knew what a Dragonkin actually looked like, no one dared to try it.
The Tower: "I'm not sure. I was worried about something going wrong on that front, which is why I chose to use the materials to make a potion instead."
The Emperor: "Well, you guys could try this then. [Blueberry Ranch Cocktail (A)]"
Gu Xiaobei brought out a cocktail while everyone was still hesitating.
Lan Qingyou clicked on the item description. Good grief, it hadn't been that long, and Gu Xiaobei had already finished a concoction?
【Blueberry Ranch Cocktail (A)】
【Effect: Evolves any race into the Blood Dragon race. (Note: Every individual has only one chance to evolve their race. Please choose carefully.)】
【Description: An epoch-making drink that allows evolution upon consumption. Unfortunately, while the wine is good, do not overindulge.】
A downgrade?
Lan Qingyou frowned slightly as she read the description.
After all, the main materials were world-class. How did it end up being only A-grade after Gu Xiaobei got her hands on it?
And what exactly was the Blood Dragon race? It felt like it was moving away from being human altogether.
Was it something like a sub-dragon?
Wouldn't that be a reverse evolution?
No, if the attributes were enhanced, it wouldn't exactly be 'reverse,' but she might not even be able to maintain a humanoid form.
At the thought of such a situation, Lan Qingyou couldn't help but shudder.
The Tower: "This feels like a regression. You used world-class items to make an A-grade product."
The Emperor: "Really? I mixed this carefully using the Bloody Mary method."
High Priestess: "Isn't it natural for the grade to drop? Not everyone has world-class materials just lying around like you do."
Oh, right.
She was wondering how Gu Xiaobei could make something so 'low-end.' It turned out she was missing materials.
The Tower: "You didn't use the Life Sap?"
The Emperor: "No. Why would I use that?"
The Tower: "That stuff is used for neutralization. The Dragon King's blood is so overbearing that without Life Sap to mellow it out, how could the other materials possibly integrate?"
The Emperor: "Oh, that makes sense."
The Sun: "What's going on?"
The Tower: "She's probably afraid of being disfigured, so she's planning to make something that fits her own constitution."
The Tower: "@The Emperor, by the way, when you're making it, try thinking about what you want. It might have a miraculous effect. Also, if you want to awaken a skill like a Magic Eye, remember to add a drop of Knowledge Sap."
The Emperor: "Is this about that Heart's Image thing?"
The Tower: "Exactly."
The Emperor: "Understood."
With that, Gu Xiaobei went off to prepare, clearly in high spirits.
The others didn't interrupt the conversation between Lan Qingyou and Gu Xiaobei. Or rather, they didn't want to butt in. They simply watched and waited in silence.
They all had Star Dragon King Essence Blood in their hands, so naturally, they wanted to see if Gu Xiaobei, the 'test subject,' could create a brand-new race.
If she could, they might be able to use Lan Qingyou's logic to create the races they wanted as well.
【Congratulations to individual 'Gu Xiaobei' for creating a new life-ascending drink: 'Breath of the Tree Elf (World-class)'. Reward: Cooking level +1.】
【Congratulations to individual 'Gu Xiaobei' for evolving from Blue Star human to Tree Elf.】
【Individual 'Gu Xiaobei' has become the first person in the history of the Kalim continent to evolve into a 'Tree Elf'. Having received recognition from the world consciousness, the race has ascended again to 'Origin Tree Elf'. Reward: A treasure of the alchemy world, the world tool 'Ice-Fire Kitchen Knife'.】
About five minutes later, the voice of the world consciousness rang out.
The waiting crowd let out a sigh of relief.
After all, mixing a drink wasn't like brewing a potion; the time required was naturally incomparable.
High Priestess: "@The Emperor, how is it! How is it!"
The Emperor: "@The Tower, you didn't mention that evolution would be this painful."
The Tower: "Heh, why else would it be called evolution?"
Lan Qingyou replied with a forced, thin smile.
Was she joking? Having stood in the rain herself, why would she hand someone else an umbrella?
Besides, it wasn't something that could be avoided just because she mentioned it.
The Star: "It hurts that much?"
The Emperor: "It's agony—the kind where you'd rather be dead. If I can help it, I never want to go through that again for the rest of my life."
The Star: "I'm getting a little scared."
The Sun: "Are there any changes?"
The Emperor: "My ears got pointed, my eyes turned green..."
The Star: "Well, you're an elf. That's normal. You were probably thinking of the elves we know from Blue Star when you were concentrating."
Everyone there was intelligent. After Lan Qingyou's earlier hint, it didn't take much thought to connect the dots.
The Sun: "No, I'm asking about the strength! The corrections! The skills!"
The Emperor: "My hair has become silky, my skin is smooth, the lingering smell of oil and smoke is gone, and the calluses on my hands have vanished. I feel completely rejuvenated, as relaxed as if I just had a full-body spa treatment."
The Sun: "Huh?"
Empress: "What?"
High Priestess: "Do you even hear yourself right now?"
The Emperor: "Seriously, I've become beautiful too. It's exactly the look I like. It feels a bit like customizing a character in a game."
Wheel of Fortune: "With that Life Sap involved, it's only natural that you'd become better looking."
High Priestess: "Excuse me."
The Star: "I have something to take care of."
The Sun: "I also need to step away for a moment."
Strength? Corrections? Skills? To hell with all that. Research is what matters most. I love research!
Ingrid instantly performed a great vanishing act.
Are you really busy? You're just lusting after the elven form! I'm almost too embarrassed to call you out!
Seeing the women in the villa go silent one by one, Lan Qingyou grumbled inwardly.
However...
Lan Qingyou took out a mirror and pinched the skin on her face. It had indeed become smoother, tighter, and more elastic.
Her appearance had also changed slightly. For instance, her lips were a bit thinner, and her eyes were a bit larger.
It felt... like she looked more like her mother from her memories.
"Perfect!"
Lan Qingyou couldn't help but arch an eyebrow, stroking her face.
So supple!
Justice: "@The Tower, what's the deal with those corrections?"
Just as the women left and Lan Qingyou was preparing to slip away, Chu Yuan spoke up.
Scratching her head, Lan Qingyou replied.
There was no avoiding this, and there was no need to hide it anyway.
The Tower: "For the Witch, attributes increased by 320 points."
Justice: "Total? Or per attribute?"
The Tower: "320 points in total. However, probably because it's a Witch, Spirit gained more while Strength gained less. This increase is likely the true capital needed to survive in this world from now on."
320 points!!?
With an excited heart and trembling hands.
When he saw that number, the corner of Chu Yuan's eye twitched violently, and he couldn't make it stop.
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