C7 Successfully Evolved!

Deep into the night, Lin Feng snuffed out the cigarette in his grasp and retrieved the Awakening Pharmaceutical from the system's inventory.

Clutching the chilly vial, Lin Feng's body began to quiver. He was mostly nervous, with a touch of fear and a dash of excitement. His emotions were a tangled web.

Inhaling deeply, he wasted no time and uncorked the test tube.

"Pop!"

A soft noise was followed by a burst of golden mist from the tube. Lin Feng's nose twitched, and a look of bliss crossed his face.

Such a delightful scent!

It was reminiscent of the refreshing fragrance of jasmine in bloom, utterly captivating!

Once he calmed his nerves, Lin Feng's eyes hardened with resolve. Without uttering a word, he brought the test tube to his lips and gulped down the contents.

"Gulp, gulp, gulp..."

He downed the liquid in one go, let out a satisfied belch, and then, licking his lips, remarked, "Huh? Not bad, I'm a fan of the sweet and sour."

But within three seconds, Lin Feng's expression soured.

Heat!

Unbearable heat!

A firestorm raged within him!

No, it was more than a blaze—it was on the brink of detonation!

Lin Feng's bones popped and cracked as every muscle in his body convulsed wildly.

Agony! The pain was nearly lethal!

Mouth agape, Lin Feng clutched his head and writhed on the bed.

The physical torment was excruciating, and soon, a more severe pain assaulted his brain!

It was as if his head were being sawed in half, each stroke slicing into the depths of his soul!

Bloodshot eyes, contorted features—Lin Feng was in the grips of intense suffering.

As seconds ticked by, the relentless agony of body and soul made him forget to breathe. His mouth was open, but his throat produced no sound.

Time lost meaning. His eyelids grew heavy, his heartbeat faint, and his vision blurred into a white haze.

Is this the end?

Exhaustion overwhelmed him. How he longed for a peaceful slumber!

But I had just acquired the golden touch, and I hadn't even begun my life of extraordinary advantages. I can't stand the thought of dying now!

I refuse to die!

I must survive!

I just... can't hold on any longer.

Lin Feng, lying in bed, rolled his eyes back, his neck twisted, and then he passed out...

As time slipped by, night turned to day, and a new morning dawned.

The early sunlight streamed through the window, bathing Lin Feng's face in its warm glow. He furrowed his brow slightly, then slowly his eyes fluttered open.

After a few seconds of gazing blankly at the ceiling, Lin Feng jolted upright in bed.

Am I alive?

Did I actually make it?

Was the evolution a success?

Lin Feng leapt out of bed and dashed into the bathroom, completing the entire sequence in just three seconds. Unbeknownst to him, his speed had increased exponentially!

Soon after, an astonished cry echoed from the bathroom.

"Holy crap! Is that really me?"

The reflection in the mirror showed a completely transformed Lin Feng. His face was the same, but his aura had undergone a radical transformation!

How to describe it? It was like when Cinderella slipped on her glass slipper and instantly became a stunning fairy. Lin Feng was experiencing something akin to that.

It wasn't just his aura; Lin Feng's once slender frame was now muscular. His body was now a sculpture of symmetrical muscles, each line tantalizingly attractive!

Lin Feng even felt taller. His original height of 177 cm must have reached at least 180 cm, right?

And his vision! It had improved too; how else could he notice his increased height so quickly?

But there was more. Lin Feng felt a surge in strength and a seemingly inexhaustible energy within him!

Were these the changes brought on by the Awakening Pharmaceutical?

Had he truly evolved into a superhuman?

To test his theory, Lin Feng stepped out of the bathroom and started moving around the room.

With a slight jump, he nearly grazed the ceiling!

A few hasty steps almost sent him crashing into the wall due to his newfound speed!

Lifting weights? He could hoist a wardrobe single-handedly!

Push-ups? He knocked out two hundred without breaking a sweat or needing a single break!

After wrestling with his new physique for the better part of the day, Lin Feng finally got the hang of it. The best way to sum it up? One word: powerful!

Now, Lin Feng felt a surge of confidence to take on Chu Yingying in a one-on-one battle. Even though he had no clue about the extent of Chu Yingying's abilities, he was brimming with self-assurance!

The Awakening Pharmaceutical was simply phenomenal, practically indistinguishable from the fantastical Bone Ablutionary Dan Beads in the novels. Cleansing marrow, stripping veins, a complete transformation! That's exactly what Lin Feng was experiencing!

Once the initial thrill subsided, Lin Feng eagerly accessed the Treasure Seeking System and noticed some updates to his profile on the electronic display:

Host: Lin Feng

Level: Level 1 Evolver

Body Evolution Level: 10%

Money: 1,010,000 Yuan

Inventory: 0/10

Daily Treasure Chests Available: 3/3

His data now included a new level and a body evolution percentage. Aside from that, the rest of the information remained unchanged. Of course, the daily allowance of treasure chests had been reset.

What exactly was a Level 1 Evolver?

And what's this body evolution level all about?

No sooner had these questions crossed his mind than the Treasure Seeking System provided the answers. Memories foreign to Lin Feng were abruptly crammed into his consciousness, the pressure of which nearly brought him to the brink of vomiting.

Evolvers were a new breed of humans who unlocked their latent potential and shattered the boundaries of the human body. Divided into nine levels of strength, each evolutionary leap meant an exponential increase in power for an Evolver, along with an extended lifespan...

After digesting this influx of knowledge, Lin Feng was utterly astounded!

The system claimed that reaching the pinnacle as a tier 9 Evolver not only granted one the power to upheave oceans but also the longevity to coexist with the cosmos, an almost infinite existence!

Holy smokes! Eternal youth! The power to upheave oceans!

Why did Lin Feng get the impression that this Treasure Seeking System was a bit of a charlatan?

Yet, considering the remarkable transformation he was feeling, it seemed the Treasure Seeking System wasn't spinning tales after all!

I've struck it rich...

After the initial rush of excitement subsided, Lin Feng found his composure returning. The journey to becoming a Ninth Grade Evolver was daunting, to say the least!

The Treasure Seeking System made it clear: there were no shortcuts for an Evolver looking to level up. One could either engage in rigorous training to gradually fortify the body or tap into one's latent potential in life-or-death situations to bolster strength.

Crucially, each level gained by an Evolver necessitated a perilous metamorphosis, a brush with death. And the higher the level, the more arduous the transformation.

In essence, a First Grade Evolver must endure eight additional transformations to reach the Ninth Grade, each one increasingly challenging and perilous than the last!

Lin Feng had endured his first transformation after consuming the Awakening Pharmaceutical, a harrowing experience that tested both his physical and mental limits. A single misstep could have been fatal.

Thankfully, he was lucky, and the initial transformation wasn't overly taxing, allowing him to survive and witness another day's sunrise.

This realization sent a shiver down Lin Feng's spine. Had he known the grave risks of becoming an Evolver, he would never have impulsively downed that Awakening Pharmaceutical!

The joy of being alive was incomparable!

As for the lofty goal of becoming a Ninth Grade Evolver, that could wait.

Life is precious and singular; we must savor it to the fullest!