After the news was announced, the outside world was strangely quiet. Even in Nan Yun, not many people objected. After all, Shangguan Guoqiang was old, and he hadn't been involved in worldly affairs for the past few years. The people had gradually forgotten about him. Moreover, the grandson-in-law was a big suspect.
For a moment, Shangguan Guoqiang was pushed to the heart of the struggle. They did not doubt Shangguan Guoqiang's loyalty to China, it was just that he was old and easily bewitched by others. If something were to happen to him, the people of Nanyun would be in danger. Therefore, on this matter, the majority of the people were in favor.
After Shangguan Guoqiang received the order, he obeyed it unconditionally. It was obvious that the higher-ups didn't trust him. However, he also wanted to avoid arousing suspicion. He didn't want his good reputation to be ruined.
After the incident, Meng County was in chaos. The foreigners who were under control started to fight back. Not only that, but there were also mutant warriors who had snuck into Meng County to help the foreigners. They were as fierce as tigers, and the local police couldn't deal with them. Meng County looked like it was going to fall, and the higher-ups didn't know what to do.
As the person involved, I really didn't think that my decision would actually bring about a series of social effects.
When I opened my eyes again, I found myself in a small, dark room. My back was sore, and I felt as though my bones were about to fall apart. Moreover, I was tied up by a special vine. No matter how hard I struggled, it didn't work. Instead, it became tighter and tighter. The heart-wrenching pain made me suck in a breath of cold air.
These vines were like an extremely powerful hand, and I was like a can that could be squeezed into a ball at any time.
"Creak."
Suddenly, I heard the sound of the door opening. Then, a shadow walked in. It was the Grand Magus.
He was smiling, and I had a bad premonition.
"How are you? Have you woken up?" He asked with concern.
Although I didn't want to be associated with him, I had no choice but to lower my head in the current situation.
"Yeah," I replied.
"Senior, didn't you say that you wanted me to become the strongest mutant warrior in the world?
What's going on? "
"Haha, don't misunderstand. These vines aren't actually to restrain you. It's impossible for you to escape under my watch. In fact, I'm using the vines to further test your body. If you can't survive for more than 48 hours, it means that you haven't met my requirements. Reality has proven that I wasn't wrong about you. I really didn't expect that after searching through all these Southeast Asian countries, I wouldn't be able to find an heir, yet I met a little fellow like you." He looked at me in satisfaction.
"Ugh …" I didn't say anything in response to his compliment.
Then, the Great Warlock walked to the side and waved his hand. A curtain was raised, revealing a two meter tall huge barrel. He then took out a glass rod filled with a dark red liquid. The liquid emitted a light that illuminated the room. I could feel that it contained an astonishing amount of power.
Then, he threw the glass rod into the huge barrel. Soon, he heard a squeaking sound, accompanied by steam.
"Go and feel the power that the Vitality Serum brings." The Great Warlock's face was filled with anticipation.
Under the control of the vines, I was thrown into the huge barrel. The red water seemed to be boiling as it constantly bubbled. However, it wasn't very hot. With my physique, I could totally withstand it.
However, the moment I came into contact with the red liquid, all of my pores seemed to open up. The red liquid continuously seeped into my body and washed my internal organs.
At first, it was quite comfortable because I could clearly feel the impurities in my body being washed out. However, the comfortable feeling soon disappeared and was replaced by wave after wave of pain.
The tearing feeling was like countless blades stabbing me.
"Little fellow, you better hold on. Otherwise, your relatives and friends will all die!" At that moment, the Great Warlock couldn't help but remind me.
It wasn't an exaggeration to say that this small bottle of Vitality Serum was definitely the rarest treasure on Earth. The refining materials and the degree of complexity were unimaginable to ordinary people. Even a legendary figure like the Great Warlock had spent more than twenty years to refine this bottle of Vitality Serum. It could be said that he had used up half of his life's efforts.
Of course, because of the rarity and preciousness of the Vitality Serum, its effects were extremely terrifying. As long as one could withstand the transformation of the Vitality Serum, one would definitely be reborn and obtain a unique indestructible golden body.
This was also the reason why the Great Warlock had solemnly promised that he would train me to become the strongest genetic warrior on this planet.
When he had made this decision, the people of the three small countries were dissatisfied. After all, he had given up what was close at hand to capture a young warrior named Hua Xia. It had indirectly denied the young talents of the three small countries. However, the Great Warlock had a high status, so they didn't dare to openly discuss it.
I couldn't blame him for being so picky. It was just like an astronaut flying to space. Every detail had to be ensured. If the chosen one couldn't withstand the baptism of the Vitality Serum, not only would he die on the spot, but the energy contained in the Vitality Serum would also dissipate. His twenty years of hard work would be in vain.
Now, in order to stimulate my potential and willpower, he didn't hesitate to threaten me. Actually, besides the transformation effect, the provider of the Vitality Serum could also control the person who absorbed it. If the person who absorbed it had any ulterior motives, they would suffer the pain of being pierced by thousands of arrows. If it was light, their power would decrease, and if it was heavy, they would die!
At such a critical moment, the Great Warlock naturally wouldn't tell me. After threatening me, he started to encourage me.
Although I wanted to hold on, the Vitality Serum was too overbearing. My skin showed an unhealthy dark red color, as though my blood vessels could burst at any time.
In this situation, it was like an ordinary person using sulfuric acid to take a bath. It was a method of self-destruction, but he insisted that I persist.