Hearing this, Lu Chen understood perfectly. Using the energy of the Cursed God and issuing commands with his mind had clearly exhausted a great deal of mental energy.
However, this matter was too mysterious to tell them, so he just laughed foolishly and pretended to be confused, saying, "So magical? Ah ha, I don't know why either? It's so strange!"
Shangguan Bei was also a very intelligent girl. She noticed that Lu Chen's expression was strange, as if he was keeping a secret. She didn't ask any further, and said quietly, "Brother Lu Chen, no matter what, just rest well here. Don't worry, this is a hospital under our family's ownership, one of the top private hospitals in Yunzhou City. You'll receive excellent care here."
Actually, just looking at the facilities in this luxurious single hospital room, Lu Chen knew it wasn't an ordinary place. It was just a hospital room, but it was made almost like a presidential suite in a five-star hotel, with everything one could need.
He had just nodded when a knock came at the door.
Shangguan Bei said happily, "Great, the medicine must have arrived."
Medicine? Lu Chen was taken aback.
She called out, "Come in!" The door opened, and a man around forty years old, with a fair complexion and a plump build, walked in. He carried an exquisite silver-white combination lock suitcase and bowed slightly to Shangguan Bei, saying, "Hello, Miss!"
His manner was exceptionally respectful.
Shangguan Bei smiled and said, "Uncle Pang, I told you not to be so polite. Your formality makes me a little uneasy." Then, she turned to introduce him to Lu Chen.
This man was Pang Bei, the head of the security department at the Flying Eagle Group headquarters, and also the security director of Flying Eagle Biotechnology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the Flying Eagle Group.
Pang Bei walked towards Lu Chen, his face beaming with smiles, his words brimming with warmth: "Mr. Lu, hello! I truly want to express my gratitude to you on behalf of the entire Flying Eagle Group. Miss is the core and hope of our group's future! If anything were to happen to her, Flying Eagle would be in dire straits. So, you are our benefactor!"
Lu Chen was taken aback. Shangguan Bei was the apple of the eye of the Shangguan family and the Flying Eagle Group's leader, her status naturally very high. But to say she was the core and hope of the group's future seemed a bit of an exaggeration.
Could it be that Shangguan Bei also harbored some secret?
And this Pang Bei, seemingly amiable on the surface, had a glint of shrewdness hidden in his smiling eyes, his gaze unfathomable, clearly indicating a formidable character.
That's understandable; the head of the group's security department, and also the security director of a biotechnology company—these two titles already indicated that Pang Bei was no ordinary person.
Lu Chen smiled faintly, "Actually, it's nothing, Minister Pang. I just thought of Xiao Bei as a friend who could eat grilled fish with me. I would have saved anyone else too; if I could, I would."
These words made a glint of admiration flash in Pang Bei's eyes. He laughed heartily, "Mr. Lu is indeed extraordinary! No wonder our old man said you're no ordinary person! Haha! From now on, I won't call you Mr. Lu anymore; I'll just call you Chen. Let's be friends. From now on, we'll eat grilled fish and drink beer together! If we don't like someone, we'll fight them!"
This boldness made Lu Chen appreciate it. This Pang Bei, although he looked chubby and had a belly, his personality was indeed worthy of his position—generous enough. Perhaps he could really be a friend.
"Alright! That's the most satisfying." Lu Chen laughed along.
Shangguan Bei was a little stunned, "Uncle Pang, my grandfather said Brother Lu Chen is no ordinary person?"
"Someone who can save Miss, of course he's no ordinary person!" Pang Bei winked at her. However, it was clear that Shangguan Ying's words were not ordinary, and not as simple as they seemed. Lu Chen took this to heart.
Then, Pang Bei placed the combination lock box on the bedside table, entered a few passwords, and opened it. A chilling white aura emanated from it, indicating that a small refrigeration device, equivalent to a portable mini-fridge, was inside.
Inside was a blue brocade panel, on which twelve bottles of liquid were neatly arranged side by side.
Each bottle was about the size of an adult's little finger, a transparent bottle containing a coffee-colored liquid. It looked somewhat like Meiyuan Chun oral liquid or something similar.
Looking at them, Pang Bei's expression became serious.
Liu Li was stunned. It was just a few bottles of oral liquid, why was it stored in such an advanced way?
Although Lu Chen had never seen such a thing before, he was subtly moved and also showed a solemn expression.
Shangguan Bei then began to explain. This liquid, called "Living Dragon Liquid," is the latest product developed by Flying Eagle Biotechnology Company. Based on an ancient secret formula, it's a pure traditional Chinese medicine preparation, but it utilizes the most advanced Western extraction technology.
This "Living Dragon Liquid" intensely replenishes the body's energy, effectively boosting both physical and mental strength, much like the miraculous medicines in martial arts novels such as the Vermilion Fruit, Lingzhi, and He Shou Wu. However, while those in martial arts novels are fictional, this "Living Dragon Liquid" is real.
Of course, "Living Dragon Liquid" isn't as miraculous as legendary elixirs, capable of reviving the dead and healing broken bones. Its greatest advantage is that, through high-tech refining, it eliminates the drawbacks of ordinary supplements that can cause discomfort if consumed in excess. It's effective immediately upon ingestion, easily absorbed by the body, and won't cause excessive heat.
"This 'Dragon Elixir' is half the result of Miss's hard work! If it weren't for her diligent study of ancient texts, reading countless books we couldn't understand, developing a systematic logical theory, and repeatedly tasting it, even with our advanced technology, it would be useless. Miss, you are truly a treasure to our group!"
Pang Bei seemed to get more and more excited as he spoke.
Liu Li, listening intently, grew increasingly curious. She widened her eyes and asked, "I haven't heard that Flying Eagle Group also has a biotechnology company. Isn't it supposed to be all about catering, tourism, and real estate?"
Pang Bei smiled slightly: "Those are declining industries. The catering industry is overcrowded, tourism is almost fully developed, and real estate is full of bubbles! Now, only high-tech stuff is profitable! And biotechnology has a very bright future. Therefore, Flying Eagle will focus on biotechnology from now on. And Miss, you are our leader in this area, leading Flying Eagle to even greater heights!"
As he spoke, his passion surged.
Lu Chen said calmly, "Perhaps that's why someone tried to assassinate Xiao Bei?"
Pang Bei's eyes flashed with a fierce light. He nodded, "Yes, a bunch of bastards wanted a piece of this big pie! They couldn't find someone as capable as Miss to use, so they wanted to kill her and block our development. But, is Flying Eagle so easily bullied? Whoever it was last night, they will pay a heavy price!"
Shangguan Bei smiled faintly, seemingly unconcerned about those who wanted to kill her. She continued to introduce the Vitality Dragon Elixir. The Vitality Dragon Elixir is currently divided into three grades: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. The Bronze grade Vitality Dragon Elixir has already obtained a drug approval number and is sold as a health product. A small bottle costs 8,800 yuan, but it's still in short supply.
The Silver grade Vitality Dragon Elixir has not yet been released to the market, but it has passed clinical trials and obtained market approval. Currently, it's only sold as samples to some high-ranking officials and dignitaries, priced at 38,800 yuan per bottle.
After Shangguan Bei finished explaining, she pushed her wheelchair to the safe, took out a bottle of Dragon Elixir, and presented it to Lu Chen. She playfully asked, "Brother Lu Chen, do you think this is bronze or silver level?"
Lu Chen took it and looked at it. He couldn't really tell, but he had a feeling, so he said, "This isn't bronze or silver level, it's gold level."
Shangguan Bei was taken aback: "How did you know?"
Lu Chen laughed: "Didn't you say there are three levels of Dragon Elixir? You're so good to me, you wouldn't give me something below silver level, would you?"
He could tell, of course, that all twelve bottles of Dragon Elixir were for him.
"Brother Lu Chen, you're so smart!" Shangguan Bei couldn't help but pinch Lu Chen's cheek. A hint of joy and vague affection flickered in her beautiful, pure eyes.
Liu Li, watching this, couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy.
Shangguan Bei continued, "This is the Gold-grade Dragon Elixir, my latest development. However, no one has tried it, and it hasn't undergone clinical trials. Would you dare to take it?"
Pfft! Isn't this using me as a guinea pig? Lu Chen thought strangely.
"However, I can guarantee it's effective and has no side effects," Shangguan Bei said earnestly.
Liu Li couldn't help but speak up, "Xiao Chen, I think you shouldn't drink it. After all... after all, it hasn't passed national verification yet. What if there's any danger..."
"It's alright!" Lu Chen chuckled, "Although it hasn't passed national verification, Xiao Bei tested it herself! She's fine, what am I afraid of?" With that, he flicked his finger, sending the small bottle flying, then tilted his head back and swallowed the small bottle of Gold-grade Dragon Elixir.
As soon as the liquid entered his lower abdomen, it transformed into a large amount of warm medicinal power, spreading throughout his limbs and bones. The abundance of this energy was something Lu Chen had never experienced before.
Ignoring the presence of many people, Lu Chen immediately sat cross-legged and began channeling his family's internal energy cultivation technique, the Heaven-Condensing Technique, to guide the medicinal power of the Living Dragon Elixir.
Through this guidance, the medicinal power was gathered and condensed into purer true qi, which was then absorbed into his meridians—essentially, the medicinal power was completely absorbed. Furthermore, this stored true qi, or energy, not only continuously improved the cultivator's cultivation level but could also be used externally to heal the sick and save lives, as well as to fight enemies and defend against thieves.
This is the legendary process of refining essence into qi. The energy absorbed by the body through food and medicine can be considered the essence of these substances, automatically absorbed by the body. Through the cultivator's subjective condensation and transformation, it becomes true qi.
Pang Bei stared at Lu Chen, a slight disappointment flashing in his eyes. He thought to himself: "It seems to be just an ordinary internal energy guiding method! Moreover, it seems he hasn't practiced much; his cultivation level is still quite shallow."
Pang Bei was actually able to discern Lu Chen's cultivation level from his breathing. Of course, this isn't the highest level. Higher-level experts can roughly gauge someone's level simply by listening to their voice and breathing rhythm.
Lu Chen, however, had already quickly entered a state of complete absorption.
The potency of the Gold-grade Vitality Dragon Elixir was indeed extraordinary. For Lu Chen, it felt like constantly catching large, lively fish and putting them into a bucket.
And the bucket was Lu Chen's dantian and meridians.