After dinner, Ron originally wanted to chat more with Lilia and Ailan.
But his curiosity about the Abyssal Materials he had just obtained filled his heart, and he could not suppress his eagerness.
This desire to explore the unknown was like a wildfire that, once ignited, was difficult to extinguish.
"Lilia, Ailan, you should rest first. I’m going to the laboratory to process the materials brought back from the Bloodline Altar."
Ron’s tone was calm, but the gleam in his eyes betrayed his barely concealed excitement.
Lilia instinctively wanted to follow and help upon hearing this, but hesitated when she remembered something and stopped in her tracks.
"Teacher, do you need my assistance?" Her voice carried a hint of caution.
"No need, these materials are highly dangerous."
Ron shook his head in refusal, his tone leaving no room for negotiation: "You’ve worked hard these past days, take a good rest."
Ailan keenly sensed something, a flash of understanding crossing her emerald eyes.
As Ron’s first assistant, she understood the master’s personality better than anyone else.
"Master, if any additional protection is needed for the laboratory, please inform me at any time. I will ensure that the Vine Barrier is foolproof."
Ron nodded, his expression slightly softened:
"Then, I’ll rely on you. If there are any unusual Energy Fluctuations, immediately activate the highest level of isolation measures."
Pushing open the heavy oak door of the laboratory, Ron snapped his fingers, and the Magic Crystal Lamps on the walls lit up one by one, dispelling the darkness inside.
Each lamp had been specially treated to simulate natural light spectrums, ensuring the accuracy of experimental observations.
Everything inside remained as orderly and tidy as when he had left.
This laboratory was still a restricted area for Lilia, as only Ailan, who had formed a strong bonded relationship with him, could enter.
The Magic Potion Equipment on the workbench was spotless, and the materials on the shelves were organized according to attributes and uses.
Various experimental Records were neatly stacked in one corner of the desk.
Every detail reflected Ailan’s meticulous effort and attention to detail.
"Looks like Ailan put in a lot of work." Ron nodded to himself, feeling somewhat gratified.
Although he rarely expressed praise easily, he was quite satisfied with a competent assistant’s serious attitude.
Walking to the specially designed platform in the center of the laboratory, Ron took off his Storage Bag from his waist and carefully extracted several special containers from it.
These containers were not ordinary glass bottles but made of a special material capable of isolating Abyssal Energy.
The surfaces were engraved with complex Suppression Runes to ensure that the Abyssal Energy within would not leak.
Placing the three containers on the table one by one, Ron took a deep breath.
"All are special materials with the scent of the Abyss..." he murmured, his eyes gleaming with the unique excitement of a researcher.
The first container held several seeds glowing with a purple hue, Abyssal Plant Seeds collected by Trish from the Swamp;
The second contained a small sample of the Swamp Assembler’s tissue, which, though specially treated, still squirmed slightly, appearing like some semi-solid gel with tiny bubbles occasionally surfacing;
In the third were Crystalized Bone Fragments and molt provided by Holt, the bone fragments glowing with a ghostly blue light, while the molt exhibited a strange semi-transparent state, as if coated with a thin metallic film.
Ron first picked up the container holding the Abyssal Plant Seeds, carefully activating his "Extraordinary Recognition" Skills.
As Spiritual Power penetrated, the Traits of those seeds became clearer in his perception.
Like an open book, each page recorded the secrets of these Abyssal Materials:
[Abyssal Vine Seeds (Mutated)
Traits: Absorbs environmental Energy for self-enhancement, possesses strong Regeneration Ability, sensitive to Spiritual Power Fluctuations
Risk Assessment: Middle (Unstable growth may lead to mutation spread)]
"Interesting materials." Ron evaluated in his heart, lightly tapping the surface of the container with his fingers:
"These seeds have not only retained the original plant’s Traits but also gained a certain adaptive capability due to Abyssal Energy influence. If this Trait can be integrated into the Stand-In Puppet..."
He then turned to the second container, scrutinizing the still slightly writhing tissue sample.
This sample was particularly eerie, maintaining a primitive Life Energy even after being severed from its original organism, as if a faint consciousness guided its movements:
[Swamp Assembler Tissue (Active)
Traits: Extremely strong regeneration and assimilation abilities, can absorb surrounding biological tissues for self-repair
Risk Assessment: High (Even a minimal sample has the potential for independent growth)]
"This one’s hazard level is relatively high." Ron frowned slightly, his fingertip gently touching the container’s surface, feeling the chaotic and Frenzy Energy Fluctuation inside:
"A tissue that’s completely severed from the original creature yet retains some primitive consciousness. It’s like a lizard’s tail cut off but with higher-dimensional autonomy."
The tissue inside the container seemed to sense Ron’s gaze, its writhing frequency noticeably increased as if a trapped beast trying to break free.
Ron was unmoved, continuing his scrutiny.
Finally, he inspected the Crystalized Bone Fragment and the molt.
These two materials were relatively stable, but the Energy Fluctuations they emitted were equally significant.
"These materials all seem to have considerable research and utilization value."
Ron pondered for a moment, his mind racing, weighing various handling plans.