Chapter 108: One fierce and one coquettish

Blowing one's own horn was just a hobby; the work in the workshop wasn't finished yet. He had only come out today to gather materials and take care of some serious business.

"Is this?" Recalling what the captain had mentioned about the evolution potion last time, both Kela and Wu Di couldn't help but feel a glimmer of anticipation as they looked at the two peculiar potions.

"This is for you two, the latest achievement from the League of Blades, top-secret, capable of activating orc bloodlines." Old Wang said with an air of mystery.

Wu Di’s eyes widened in awe, while Kela’s expression turned serious, tinged with a hint of nervousness, but mostly excitement.

The rumors were true; humans were indeed researching this.

"Did you make this?" Winnie asked with a teasing smile. This must be a bluff; if such a thing existed, cheap orcs would flood the world, and slave owners could rule it.

"How could I? It was given by Karida. Even someone at her level had to go through great lengths to obtain it. The key is that she received support from the higher-ups in the alliance... Damn, this is a secret. You must keep it to yourselves. I consider you like siblings. This potion needs to be taken long-term, and Kela, Wu Di, you need to push your limits during training to fully harness its power. Don’t waste it," Wang Feng said. "Karida and I put in a lot of effort for this. We almost sold ourselves."

"Karida?" Nuoyu asked curiously.

"Of course, our beloved Principal Karida!"

Nuoyu looked bewildered, while Winnie stared wide-eyed. Was he making this up?

But looking at Wang Feng’s demeanor, it didn’t seem like he was joking. More importantly, he had no reason to lie.

Old Wang handed over the potion, "Here, drink it. The future of the orc race lies in your hands. As your captain and forever big brother, I’ll stand by you!"

There had always been rumors among orcs that humans were researching potions to stimulate orc bloodlines, especially within the Nine Gods Empire. Many orcs had reportedly died horribly in these experiments, but whether there were any results remained unknown.

This was genuine black technology.

"Kela, Wu Di, I’m warning you, this guy isn’t as reliable as you think." Winnie felt a bit worried, after all, she had been guiding Kela and Wu Di daily, and over time, even pets grow on you, "Even the Li family’s intelligence network hasn’t heard of such a thing."

Kela and Wu Di turned to look at Wang Feng again.

Wang Feng smiled, "Winnie, you’re not the head of the family. Why should everything be reported to you? Besides, this is the latest secret from the alliance. Your family isn’t omnipotent. Karida personally guaranteed it. And as a potion master, I’ve already tasted it for you. It’s truly good stuff. If you don’t believe me, forget it!"

"I trust the captain," Kela said.

She took a deep breath, grabbed the potion bottle, uncorked it, and drank it down in one gulp. Wu Di quickly followed suit.

Winnie, Fantasia, and Nuoyu all looked at them anxiously. Honestly, they didn’t trust Wang Feng that much.

Old Wang’s mouth, full of lies.

Winnie frowned. There were many potions designed to stimulate orcs, but they were temporary, often leading to disability or death. What was Wang Feng up to?

Old Wang was confident, even a bit smug, "Feel it deeply. Trust me, if you persist, you will create history for the orc race and lead them to glory!"

Three pairs of eyes watched anxiously.

Kela and Wu Di furrowed their brows after drinking the potion.

"Does your stomach hurt?" Fantasia asked nervously. "If so, we should send you to the medical room!"

Kela frowned and tasted the potion, "No, my stomach doesn’t hurt. It just tastes... strange, a bit sweet."

"I think it tastes good," Wu Di said, turning the bottle upside down.

Suddenly, Kela and Wu Di fell silent. They felt something extraordinary. Everything around them became clearer, as if their hearts were pounding loudly. It was an indescribable feeling, like suddenly gaining insight.

"Do you feel something extraordinary?"

Kela and Wu Di nodded vigorously.

"That’s right. Do you think being a captain is easy? I worry about you all day, and you guys... humph!"

Nonsense, Eagle Eye mixed with juice tasted great. Damn Jin Beibei, charging three hundred per bottle for the creator. Every businessman is a scoundrel.

The awakening potion did exist, and he knew how to make it, but it was incredibly difficult. Even with Karida’s funding, the materials alone cost more than what she gave. Even if he had the materials, his current skill level wouldn’t guarantee success.

So, no real potion, but a fake one with some effect. That required a simple approach.

Psychological victory!

Eagle Eye was quite deceptive, especially with his packaging. Essentially, it was a psychological suggestion. An orc’s awakening was fundamentally tied to mental willpower. With strong willpower, even diluted bloodlines could still have a chance of breaking through.

Though the chances were minuscule, it wasn’t his problem.

Regardless, he did what he could and gave Karida a plausible explanation. He didn’t dare take too much money, but at least the two thousand she advanced him was in his pocket.

Old Wang continued to tout his evolution potion, amplifying Kela and Wu Di’s sensations with his persuasive tongue.

Winnie and the others were still confused and skeptical. After all, orcs were easy to fool, but humans weren’t stupid. Even Nuoyu found it odd.

"Come every week for another dose," Old Wang said confidently. "Although it takes time, it has no side effects. The effects accumulate, and with proper training, it will work. Remember this is the highest secret of the alliance. Remember who gave it to you, your captain!"

"Yes, Captain," Kela and Wu Di said, starting to believe him. If it worked instantly, they’d question their intelligence.

"Captain, can we have more next time?" Wu Di scratched his head hesitantly. "I think my talent isn’t as good as Kela’s, so maybe I need more..."

"This is a rare potion, priceless, and top-secret. Do you think it’s rice porridge? Can’t give you unlimited servings!" Old Wang knocked him on the head. "My job is done. Now it’s up to you, Winnie! This potion needs to be combined with training. If you don’t train well, Winnie, you’ll be wasting our efforts!"

"Old Wang, you’re not bad..." Winnie’s mind was elsewhere, crossing her legs and eyeing him with interest. "You’re not bad-looking, but you’re skilled in runes, casting, and flattery. I heard even the most difficult person in the Foundry, Iron-faced Furious Luo, was charmed by you. Now you’ve brought evolution potions for Kela and Wu Di. Not bad at all."

"What nonsense! Do you misunderstand charm?" Old Wang said calmly. "Those rumors are just jealousy."

"With these evolution potions, our team looks promising. I’m starting to appreciate you more." Winnie grinned. "Old Wang, stop struggling. Just be my deputy. Let’s build this team together."

"Winnie, with your abilities, managing a small team is a waste." Old Wang said seriously. "Why not run for principal? I think you’d be better suited for Karida’s position. If you run, I’ll vote for you!"

"You think I’m joking by making you my deputy?"

"It was you who started the joke."

*Swish~*

A golden soul card suddenly appeared in Winnie's hand. Little Winnie, with a dark expression, had never won an argument: "Do I look like I'm joking?"

"Not really," Old Wang said with a grin. "I think you're just short on cash and want to charge admission again."

Winnie froze, instantly remembering how last time, under Old Wang's tutelage, Jiaobaba had sat on the ground like a dog, grinning and sticking out her tongue, letting others touch her at will.

This dog-like thing actually dared to bring it up again!

Winnie's anger surged, and the soul card vanished, replaced by a ball of intense heat in her palm.

"You seem to have forgotten that I'm a witch!"

Seeing his dorm about to catch fire, Old Wang let loose and started stripping.

"If you can burn my underwear too, I'll go tell everyone in the Holy Sanctuary that the Li family's eldest daughter is after my body!"

Winnie's face turned ashen, while Old Wang grinned. She knew she couldn't win a fight, but when it came to arguments, Old Wang had never backed down.

One was fierce, the other shameless; one was domineering, the other utterly unscrupulous.

In the past, seeing Winnie conjure a fireball would have made Fantasia and Kela break out in cold sweat, but now they were completely unfazed. Not only that, the three of them stopped Nuoyu from trying to mediate.

Go ahead and do something real for once.

Every day, she conjures fireballs, yet they've never seen her actually throw one at that shameless person...