Unable to repay my student loans, I had no choice but to work part-time as a demon hunter.

Further examination revealed that Ningning's lower abdomen was covered with fine, soft scales, which were normally protected by muscles similar to adductor muscles.

It is covered with several hard scales on top, which seem to be able to be flipped open if you look closely.

With a spirit of bold scientific exploration, Gordon reached out to flip it over.

Sensing something entering, Ningning's muscles tensed abruptly, covering her scales.

"!" Gordon's finger got pinched.

"?" Ningning loosened her grip slightly, allowing the expert's fingers to withdraw.

Gordon glanced at the red mark on his fingertip, and his initial observation of Ningning naturally came to an end.

He has confirmed that mermaids do indeed have a structure normally protected by hard scales, but the specific internal structure needs further exploration.

"What are you doing?" Ningning asked, eating fried fish as she watched Gao Deng bustling around.

"It's all for good, it's scientific research." Gordon recorded Ningning's physical data.

"Scientific research? Is that all it takes to deal with that villain 'Fishing King'?" Ningning patted the pool with her tail.

"Maybe we can, maybe we can't... By the way, why are you so determined to fight against the Fishing King?"

"Once we kill the Fishing King, we can go home," Ningning said happily.

"Home?"

"Yes, this is our true home. We came here from our home to destroy the Fish King, and we can't go back until then."

"How long have you been here?"

"We arrived 7,500 times before moonrise."

More than twenty years.

For Ningning, this was also a long journey in her life.

"Sigh." Gordon felt a pang of sympathy.

"Is your home... the divine realm of 'Baal,' the Sea of ​​No Forms?" Eve asked tentatively.

"Lord Baal!" Ningning exclaimed happily, "The Fisher King stole Lord Baal's things, we must kill him!"

"As far as I know, your kind of clan possesses extraordinary divine skills. Nene, what ability do you possess?" Eve continued to ask.

"Let's make something." Ningning raised her hands.

"What have you done?" Gordon asked. "Have you seen others do it, or have you done it yourself?"

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"I made Fufu's knife."

Gordon thought of the whalebone dagger in Fufu's hand and found it hard to believe that it was made by Ningning's hands, which had just been used to fry fish.

A long-lived spiritual weapon craftsman from the realm of Aion is now eating fried fish in front of him.

"Can you make things with source matter?" Gordon asked, taking out a brown sealed bottle containing "Lightning Execution".

Ningning leaned closer to the box.

"Yes, it's possible. This is a storm, it's lightning!" She waved her hand, and more than a dozen blue symbols appeared in the air, connecting to form a complex and rigorous spiritual circuit.

Eve nodded.

She and Gordon exchanged a glance. Neither of them were experts in spiritual creation, but Ningning's casual display of skill was clearly of an extremely high level, far beyond what ordinary human craftsmen could achieve.

They could benefit from just a little bit of the production process they learned from Ningning for the rest of their lives.

Gordon immediately outlined the research steps.

Next, we need to settle Ningning in, discuss with her the method of making source weapons, purchase suitable materials, find a suitable weapon prototype, let Ningning try to make it, and record the process so that she can learn the etching method of spiritual circuits.

His initial idea was to create a long-range weapon, preferably capable of discharging electricity over a long period of time...

Thunder Spear!

He noticed a clear weakness when he fought Olivia before.

Melee combat is indeed very strong, but it also has great limitations and is easily restricted by negative scenarios.

Remote output is much more convenient.

If the Thunder Spear can be completed before the Wild Hunt feast, Gordon will have an extra card in his hand.

"Eat up, tear into it big times." Gordon kept tossing the fried fish set meal to Ningning, who ate one fish after another.

In her excitement, she pounced on Gordon, her body and fish tail weighing over 100 kilograms, nearly crushing Gordon flat.

"A good person."

"Yes, yes, there are a lot of bad people, stupid people, and people who are planning to turn you into an elixir of immortality in the human world. Only a wise person would treat you this well." - Gordon Education.

"Hello, expert."

Ningning is clearly the smartest fish Gordon has ever seen.

After settling Ningning in, Gordon told Vera to go back to 9 Knight Road to rest, while he and Eve needed to continue their experiments. After all, they had brought back too many things from this mission and needed to figure out what they were for.

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Upon arriving at the spiritual reaction vessel laboratory on the second floor, Eve cleaned the worktable.

Gordon's first task is to test the "Water-Splitting Holy Sword".

It seems that Severin used this sword to cut through the building; it's horrible.

This is a long, narrow, double-edged greatsword with a cold silver surface and ancient Logarithian inscriptions etched on its blade.

[The holy sword that divides water. It has severed things far larger, and therefore disdains cutting through the human body.]

"O tides, I will return," Eve read the inscription.

"Why does that sound so familiar?" Gordon gripped the sword with both hands, once again experiencing its astonishing weight.

It seemed to be powered by water. Gordon turned on the tap, and as the sword was submerged in the water, the inscriptions gradually shone.

He found an unwanted iron plate to test it out and swung it around vigorously.

--boom!

The sword blade cut into the iron plate, and after a loud impact, the iron plate split in the middle, leaving a smooth and moist notch.

An invisible sword aura appeared in the air, cutting outwards for more than ten meters, leaving a conspicuous mark on the far wall.

"...!" Gordon looked at the sword energy and couldn't help but feel a deep impression, mainly because he lost money.

He then tried to channel his power into the sword.

As the energy concentrates, the inscription shines ever brighter, and its spiritual radiance radiates outwards.

At this moment, the direction of the sword's edge is the west wing of the Sherwood Laboratory Building, the Philosophy Building, the Alumni Memorial Hall, and President Hamilton's office.

Gordon weighed the benefits of collecting experimental data against the risks of taking on a 50-year repair loan and ultimately decided to stop.

Although the wind-up is long, this is probably a super powerful weapon.

The Void Flow Demon Sword is suitable for skirmishes and rapid attacks. The Fisher King's Water-Splitting Holy Sword is similar to a cannon shot after charging up, directly destroying buildings and positions.

"This thing is good. It can help those who can't understand human language to understand my meaning again." Gordon put the holy sword away.

"Let the enemies and dissenting opinions disappear together? How interesting..." Eve smiled.

Next, Gordon plans to test the "Inexhaustible Grail" in Olivia's possession to see exactly how well it restores energy and vitality.

He collected a lot of experimental materials, including meat and plants.

After making all the preparations, Gordon first observed from a physics perspective.

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The Holy Grail weighs 312 grams and has a pale gold surface with numerous signs of wear. It is unclear whether the carving depicts ears of wheat, an infant, or a hand reaching upwards. The outer rim is decorated with various reliefs and ancient Logarithmic inscriptions.

"Whatever is depleted, I will make full; whatever has few children, I will make fertile," Eve softly read the inscription.

"Was there such a severe aging crisis during the era of the Fisher King?" Gordon examined the Holy Grail carefully.

The inexhaustible Holy Grail. Vows uttered on an empty stomach are especially resounding, for there is nothing within to contend with them.

The liquid in the glass remained clear.

Gordon first tested the transformation effect of the liquid inside.

Ten milliliters of clean water were added to the Holy Grail, and there was no noticeable change.

Ten milliliters of red wine are poured into the glass, and within seconds the wine loses its color, the alcohol and aroma disappear, and it becomes a clear liquid.

No matter what kind of polluted black river water, salt water, or grease is added, as long as it is a liquid, it will be transformed into a clear and transparent water within seconds.

When solids such as salt or metal blocks are added, the solids melt to some extent and seem to tend to become liquid, but they gradually return to their original state within a few seconds.

"Transform anything into the Holy Grail water with the same effect..." Gordon observed carefully, noting that the spiritual luster of the Holy Grail water produced each time was exactly the same.

After about 150 ml has been converted, the added liquid retains its previous properties and will not be easily converted by the Holy Grail. The Holy Grail also temporarily loses its luster.

It appears that there is a production limit to the liquid it can provide over a certain period of time.

Gordon examines the retrieved Holy Grail water.

He first treated the cut fried fish with a drop of Holy Grail water.

As the water droplets fell, the broken fish fibers began to glue together within minutes, the color returned to its freshness from pale, as if it had regressed to a raw state, and the fried fish shell on the surface began to crack, revealing almost brand new raw fish skin underneath.

[Blessed fried fish. This fish could practically swim back into the water.]

Next, Gordon used it to water the withered seedlings, which was a dry grass he had casually picked from the flower bed downstairs.

After absorbing the holy water, its roots grow rapidly, the broken stems grow milky white healing tissue, the leaves stand up again, and new buds sprout from the center.

Finally, Gordon brought a pair of white mice from the staff who stayed on campus.

After drinking the diluted Holy Grail water, the previously lethargic male mouse perked up and began chasing another female mouse, who cooperated fully.

Gordon put the cage in the corner and let them do whatever they wanted.

Eve recorded each item.

"This blessing greatly promotes... the continuation of life."

"Repair and propagate—these are the main functions of the Holy Grail," Gordon agreed.

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"To replenish what is depleted and to increase the productivity of life, that is indeed the power of the Fishing King, that is probably its true...ability," Eve confirmed.

Then...

Human trials were conducted.

If the Holy Grail water can greatly restore stamina, vitality, and life force, then it is very suitable as a combat supply.

"I'll go first," Gordon said, ready to dedicate himself to science. "My abilities are related to water. If I sense anything is wrong, I can immediately expel it from my body."

"You've just finished the battle at the chapel by the flood, and you're exhausted, which will affect the outcome."

"That's precisely why it's easier to measure its restorative effects on vitality and energy."

Eve reluctantly accepted this reason.

After careful consideration, she diluted a drop of water into 100 milliliters of distilled water, recorded the temperature and concentration, and then had Gordon drink it.

"Subject Gordon Vic, 20 years old, male, a superhuman." Eve began recording.

He took a sip, then drank it all in one gulp.

The liquid enters the stomach, then the intestines, penetrates the mucosal cells, and enters the systemic circulation.

Gordon immediately felt a wave of warmth.

Because the efficiency of his body fluid circulation had already increased significantly, this power spread throughout his body almost instantly, eliminating all his fatigue.

Comfortable!

Breathing becomes steady, and the heart pumps blood more powerfully.

"Twenty-seven seconds after administration, the subject's breathing rate decreased, and their expression showed a sense of euphoria," Eve recorded.

then……

Gordon sensed something was wrong.

Body temperature continues to rise, and heart rate increases.

The power of the Holy Grail was already very strong, and with the passive effect of enhanced efficiency of Gordon's bodily fluid circulation, the two strangely overlapped and evolved.

"What's wrong? Are you hallucinating?" Eve observed.

"No." Gordon was very calm, but his blood was starting to rush to an irresponsible place.

"One minute and 47 seconds after administration, the subject began to experience...unnatural reactions, with a significant increase in local circulation," Eve recorded.

Eve sat in the chair, watching Gordon's reaction closely, and casually crossed one long leg over the other, her tight leather pants taut.

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Gordon attempted to use fluid manipulation to reduce the blood flow and velocity entering specific areas.

Immediately afterwards, the body instinctively resists doing so, with the same resolute will as resisting suicide.

How dare you deny the brain!

"I can't control myself." Gordon tried to turn around.

"Forcibly suppressing it may cause unnecessary damage. Sometimes I feel that letting nature take its course is the best approach," Eve calmly assessed.

The laboratory fell silent, though the iron cage in the corner was still swaying slightly.

"Let nature take its course?"

"What I mean is... it's better to guide than to block." Eve smiled.

"I'll do it myself."

"Wouldn't that be weird? It would seem like I wasn't helpful at all."

Gordon leaned against the counter.

Eve walked gracefully toward Gordon, her warm, fragrant scent growing ever closer.

She felt pleased to be getting closer to the next piece of knowledge that had never been collected before.

Life is about experiencing all sorts of things.

She opened the target.

The participants actively engaged in the research.

boom!

Sweep!

Eve was hit in the cheek and instinctively turned to the side. She realized that it was right next to her ear and was stunned for a few seconds.

"Excuse me!" Gordon was startled.

"No, no, no." Eve took a deep breath, regained her composure, and touched her face.

She crouched down, tucked the black hair that was hanging beside her cheek behind her ear again, and then took off the lace glove on one hand.

Thus, one hand is pure white and delicate, while the other hand is still adorned with beautiful black lace.

This asymmetry makes it even more captivating.

Eve's movements were meticulous; she first checked the temperature and size, as if she were waiting for some precious mystical phenomenon.

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"36, 20, 5. Don't turn your head, listen to me, look at my face, yes, just like that, good boy..."

Then she began to operate, first with her left hand, then her right hand, and finally with both hands.

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