Chapter 13: Potions are now available for purchase. We assume no responsibility for any consequences. Suitable for gamblers…
Murphy returned to the laboratory.
The clear liquid in the large medicine pot gradually darkened and deepened, turning purplish-black, and emitting a strange smell along with the steam from the cold brew.
Soon, the color and smell faded rapidly, and the liquid became clearer and more transparent, as if it were shimmering with some kind of light.
It was a success.
It seems he timed it perfectly and didn't regress.
Murphy placed the liquid in the pot with Rodney's pheromones, took out a testing device he had borrowed from the medical lab from a nearby shelf, tested it, and then took out a white mouse to test the effect.
It was confirmed that the ingredients and abilities were exactly the same. Because the beast core was of a low grade, the concentration of the pheromone potion produced was also not high, basically equivalent to the pheromone of a C-grade male insect.
Changing the concentration is not difficult for him. He can use his mental power to forcibly compress the potion, making it more refined. At most, it should be able to barely reach the bottom level of A grade. Any more than that would not work, and a higher-grade beast core would be needed.
but……
Murphy looked thoughtfully at the clear, transparent liquid in the pot.
He always felt that the finished product was strange.
Murphy has created many potions, and the final result is always stable and harmonious. This product is stable enough, but not harmonious enough.
If asked to give a reason, he could only say it was experience and a sixth sense.
However, he had already removed the impurities from the Starry Sky Beast Core and increased the energy concentration. Everything was done with his mental power, so it was definitely not a problem with the material itself.
Murphy turned his attention to the formula for insect pheromones. Since the raw materials were extracted entirely from male insect pheromones, he had never doubted the formula, but the problem probably lay there.
He used his mental energy to probe into the inactive pheromones and carefully discerned them. The soothing aura of the pheromones seemed to have an inherent inertia, which made his mental energy somewhat sluggish.
One of the ingredients had a particularly noticeable slowing effect, which seemed very discordant. Even though its function was to maintain and stabilize, it was still very discordant. Based on his many years of experience brewing potions, he knew that this ingredient must have another function, but it was definitely not to soothe.
After careful consideration, Murphy ultimately decided to trust his experience and formulate a new version of the pheromone potion, removing this ingredient.
After another round of repeated operations, the liquid in the large medicine pot became even more intense and vibrant purple. The bubbling liquid quickly lost its color and odor, becoming clear and calm.
Murphy nodded in satisfaction. This version could be called harmonious and perfect, and there were no problems after the instrument test.
But since it's a risky new recipe, it can't be used casually. What if something happens to Meichong's wife? Who will compensate him?
Murphy racked his brains. Should he conduct experiments on real female insects? But as an F-level male insect, if he were to suddenly be exposed for creating pheromones, something that could undermine the status of male insects, it would likely cause him considerable trouble.
Let's find a few lucky ones on the dark web instead.
Since he came into contact with the female insects from the outer region after helping Rodney with that small favor, he has now established an insect lineage in the outer region, although it only consists of the "Star" family.
They must have already given their older brother the pheromone, and his condition has improved, so they specifically asked Rodney for his contact information, reported the situation to him, and expressed their gratitude.
Murphy took the opportunity to learn some information from them. Compared to the restricted inner area, he needed the underground forces of the outer area more. For example, the Dark Web was something "Star" told him about.
The Dark Web has a vast network, connecting not only the entire Federation and Empire, but also various pirate groups of all sizes in the Chaos Star Sea, making it very convenient for Morpheus to buy materials.
Moreover, dark web delivery is not only discreet, but can also be disguised as a normal delivery service to reach any place, making it an essential tool for doing bad things.
Without hesitation, Murphy quickly registered a trading account using a fake identity he had bought in advance on the underground market, and then listed his only item for sale.
Product Name: Pheromone Bottle (Experimental Version)
Effects: Completely replaces male pheromones, soothes the mental domain, lasting for one month.
Note: By purchasing this product, you are essentially acting as a guinea pig. We are not responsible for any consequences. If you survive, you must submit a trial report. This product is suitable for gamblers.
As for the price, he casually typed 0 star coins, saying that it was a bargain and a sure thing, and that anyone with the guts could try.
Then, after thinking for a moment, Murphy added, relying on his last shred of conscience, that the insects could only be purchased from females whose mental domains were on the verge of going out of control.
At this stage, female insects can only wait to die unless they find a high-level male insect to soothe them; using his pheromone potion is the most cost-effective option.
As expected, once it was published, no insects paid any attention.
Murphy didn't pay any attention to it and just hung it up to see tomorrow. There are always desperate people willing to try something that can save their lives, especially since it was free.
After finally finishing everything, I turned on my personal computer and saw that it was already late at night. I had spent a lot of time changing the formula along the way.
Murphy rubbed his throbbing head and went upstairs. As soon as he opened the door to the living room, he felt the warmth wafting towards him. It was already late, and the living room was only dimly lit.
Murphy was a little disappointed that he hadn't heard his wife say "goodnight" tonight. He was about to go back to his room to rest when he noticed a hint of silver-white that didn't belong to the small sofa in the living room.
When Murphy got closer, he discovered a large, beautiful insect with long, silvery-white hair nestled inside. It was curled up, its brows furrowed, and its eyes half-closed, as if it were tired or in pain.
Atia felt his symptoms were getting worse, and he sensed the male insect approaching and asking him questions with concern.
But he was covered in cold sweat, his body was trembling involuntarily, and the hallucinations and delirium in his mind were combined with mental throbbing pain, making him unable to speak for a moment.
Atiyah reached out with difficulty and placed his hand next to Möphyr's.
"cold……"
It's so cold...
His blood seemed to freeze inch by inch, and the bone-chilling cold made his body begin to stiffen.
Soon, he found himself in a warm embrace, enveloped in a faint herbal scent, and a gentle yet powerful force flowed into his body through the point where the two insects had come into contact.
Murphy grabbed Attia's outstretched hand, and the moment he touched it, he felt a chilling cold; the fingertips felt as if they were made of ice, clearly indicating that the living room heating was on full blast.
Something's not right.
He quickly leaned over and wrapped his arms around Attia's waist, pulling him into a tight embrace, only to find that Attia's body was trembling slightly.
Murphy quickly asked 001 to bring the medicine. Although the medicine prescribed by the hospital couldn't cure the root cause, it did have some effect on relieving the symptoms. But why did the condition suddenly worsen today? Was it because he had been staying up all night waiting for him?
Murphy even considered trying the pheromone potion immediately, but he restrained himself from the idea.
The original potion formula was incompatible, and the new formula had not yet been tested, so its effects and side effects were uncertain. Using it rashly could make the situation worse, and Atia's situation no longer allowed him to try it.
After a while of fussing, Atia, having taken the medicine, finally drifted off to sleep.
Looking at his pale face in the dim light, Murphy reached out and touched the slightly dim beauty mark under his eye, then took a towel and carefully wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
If it's this difficult even with him here, how did he manage in the original story?
Ugh, this is the umpteenth time I've cursed this damned world of newspapers.
...
Lan Kuo Xing, a planet where 98% of the area is ocean, on the largest landmass, lies a private villa district.
A female insect with dark golden hair collapsed to the ground, covered in sweat and looking utterly exhausted. Her rapid breathing seemed to carry an indescribable rage. The walls around her were made of a special material, without a single crack.
His worm core has become riddled with cracks from repeated loss of control, and no one knows if it will shatter completely next time.
He needs pheromones, but the thought of having to come into contact with those disgusting males and grovel before them makes him feel nauseous.
However, the pheromone potion was becoming less and less effective for him, and he had just used up the last one.
Ha, he's probably going to die, it's probably for the best...
"Ding-dong—"
The smart terminal's voice automatically sounded.
"Master, we have detected new listings for the keyword 'pheromone,' which may be what you need. Here is the detailed information—"
"Product Name: Pheromones Bottle (Experimental Version), Effects: Completely replaces male pheromones, calms the mind, lasts for one month. Note: By purchasing, you are essentially acting as a guinea pig. We are not responsible for any consequences. If you survive, you must submit a trial report. Suitable for gamblers. Price: 0 Star Coins."
Would you like to place an order?
"..."
The female insect remained silent for a long time as the machine insect read out the absurd notes in perfect pronunciation.
When the female insect first heard this, she thought it was just another reckless liar, but the more she listened, the more outrageous it became. It sounded more like a graduate student who had gone crazy with experiments.
But what if? What if it's true?
He knew how slim the chances were, but it was just one gamble, and he could afford to take it. The worst that could happen was that he would die from drinking fake medicine, which was still much better than being played with and killed by a male insect.
"...Place an order."
After the female insect finished speaking, she closed her eyes wearily. The burst of her mental domain wouldn't give her a stable rest period. As for how many more times she could endure it, who knew?
The same thing happened on a ship in the chaotic star sea; the huge dagger-shaped symbol on the hull caused the surrounding small ships to scatter and flee at the mere sight of it.
Dressed in her battle uniform, the green-eyed female insect, with her nonchalant demeanor, said casually, "Of course you should take what's free! Why not? Take a few more for easy source verification."
He hates swindlers who sell fake medicine the most, and he'll show them which fool is going to start selling fake medicine again.
The tall, burly crew member scratched his head. "Captain, there's a purchase limit. Each account can only claim one item at most."
The green-eyed female insect closed her eyes speechlessly, exasperated by the stupidity of her crew every day. "Then find a few more insect leaders. Do I have to teach you this kind of thing? Huh?"
The burly crew member grinned foolishly, "Hehe...good!"
"Captain, you're in much better shape today than yesterday, that's great."
The green-eyed female insect sighed, waved her hand, and said helplessly, "Alright, alright, go down."
...
the next day.
When Morpheus woke up, he found that all 10 bottles of pheromone potions he had listed yesterday had been sold.
It seems there are far more female insects on the verge of going out of control due to a lack of pheromones than he had imagined.
There's no time like the present, so Murphy packed the 10 packages and chose to send them via anonymous courier from the website. Since the website itself wasn't exactly a legitimate site, he thoughtfully provided anonymous shipping, which was very convenient for all sorts of shady transactions.
Of course, Murphy couldn't completely trust the website. He also disguised the information, obscured the address, and even shipped only small robotic insects that he had sent to ensure everything went smoothly.
As for the delivery method, of course it's cash on delivery. Do you expect a bug that delivers medicine for free to pay for the delivery? He's so poor that he walks with his head down. That's why so few people use paper money in this era.
Long after Murphy left, Atia, whose condition had improved somewhat, finally came downstairs. His face was still pale. Last night, his mental domain suddenly went berserk and he almost lost control. His survival instinct made him seek help, and Murphy saved him once again.
...
Why?
He seems to be thinking about this a lot lately.
For no reason at all, Atia recalled Mephiel's previous answer, reached out and touched his face, a very obvious expression of hesitation appearing on his face for the first time.
But he was neither petite nor graceful; he was just an ordinary one among millions of female insects, the kind of insect that male insects disliked the most…
Atiyah sat quietly, waiting for Murphy to come home as usual, when suddenly the doorbell rang.
"Ding-dong—"
"A pesky guest has arrived!"
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