Chapter 8: Physical Education
Since the Empire-issued cub gene fluid also has a similar effect, she plans to use the cub gene fluid issued by the Empire, refined to remove impurities, until she finds the medicinal ingredients to concoct the Body Tempering Medicinal Bath.
However, what she didn't know was that among all gene fluids, the one used by cubs was the most expensive.
Gene fluid directly enhances the genes within the body. It's like a pirated, super-low-grade version of the Cultivation World's Body Tempering Medicinal Liquid and Marrow Cleansing and Meridian Cleansing elixirs, simply and crudely extracting energy. Even adult beast-kin experience extreme pain when using it. Adult beast-kin of each rank can only take one dose, and it must be taken from lower to higher grades.
In other words, if an adult beast-kin's first dose was a C-grade gene fluid, then the next time he can only use a B-grade or higher-grade gene fluid.
Compared to the robust bodies of adult beast-kin, cubs' bodies are fragile and can only use cub-specific gene fluid. Cub-specific gene fluid not only has no limit on the number of uses or grade, but most importantly, cub gene fluid is gentle and painless to use, and will not harm the cub's fragile body.
This means that a cub, as long as family conditions allow, can grow up constantly immersed in various grades of gene fluid.
She had the students take all the gene fluid, then led by the class monitor, they ran laps around the track.
In her opinion, after using the Body Tempering Medicinal Liquid, it must be combined with Body Tempering techniques to temper the body.
When starting Body Tempering, one should progress gradually, beginning with simple physical exercises to maximize the effectiveness of the gene fluid.
But what she didn't know was that what she considered common sense was completely contrary to the theories of interstellar era beast-kin experts.
Even though the cub gene fluid was already made as gentle and harmless as possible, impurities of varying degrees still existed.
Even the best S-grade cub gene fluid on the market contained some impurities, and these impurities, once entering a cub's body, needed to be purified and expelled by the cub's own bodily functions. During this period, the cub would experience varying degrees of discomfort, either mild or severe. It's similar to children on Blue Star getting vaccinations.
Jiang Yuxi refined the impurities in these gene fluids, naturally turning them into truly harmless, gentle medicinal liquids, so the students would not experience any side effects when taking them.
Timely physical exercise could maximally promote the better absorption of the active ingredients in the gene fluid by the cubs.
One lap, two laps, three laps… The cubs' faces and bodies were covered in sweat, and Doris, who had the worst stamina, was already panting heavily.
“Duo Duo, baby, keep going! You have to persevere, you’re the best!” At this time, it was naturally impossible to stop. Pushing through would be a small breakthrough. In her opinion, stopping at this moment would mean all efforts were in vain.
His physique wouldn't improve, and a bottle of gene fluid would be wasted.
If the Interstellar beast-kin knew her thoughts, they would all cry. Whose E-grade gene fluid allows a cub to have a small breakthrough after just one use?! That must be the legendary, yet-to-be-refined SS-grade cub gene fluid, theoretically completely harmless and remarkably effective.
“Everyone, you must persevere! Little friends who persevere will all get a reward later!” She prepared small red flowers to motivate the students. Accumulated small red flowers could also be exchanged for prizes.
“Phil, baby, you’re doing great! Keep up with the student in front of you.”
“Babies, you can run a little slower, but definitely don’t stop. Hei Mo, baby, when you’re leading the team, pay attention to the condition of the students behind you.”
On the track, the cubs were running with all their might, moving their short little legs.
Outside the track, Jiang Yuxi's constant encouragement and cheers could be heard.
Half an hour later, Doris, with the worst stamina, was the first to give out.
She accurately predicted the direction Doris would fall and easily caught the little one who was about to tumble.
“Duo Duo, baby, you’re amazing! Teacher will give you a small red flower later.” She gently stroked the cub’s adorable little head. Spiritual energy flowed with her hand movements, entering Doris’s body and circulating through his meridians, helping him completely absorb the residual gene fluid energy within him.
In Doris’s eyes, Director Jiang’s hand had magic. Just a gentle touch on his head, and he suddenly wasn’t tired anymore and felt full of energy. Moreover, what Director Jiang said made him feel warm inside, but…
He sadly wanted to bury his head in Director Jiang’s embrace.
“Director Jiang, I… I didn’t persevere, did I?” His childish voice carried regret.
All the other cubs hadn’t stopped, only he couldn't hold on. Director Jiang had clearly said to try hard and not stop.
Looking at the cub’s reddened eyes, Jiang Yuxi reached out again and rubbed his small head, “How could that be? Our Duo Duo, baby, already tried his very best, didn’t he? If you exercise more in the future, our Duo Duo, baby, will be just like the other students.”
Doris nodded his small head firmly, “I will exercise well in the future, and I will run for a very, very long time!”
The cubs still running on the track looked at Doris in Director Jiang’s arms, filled with envy: “I wish Director Jiang was holding me!”
Noticing that the students on the track were starting to get distracted, Jiang Yuxi spoke at the opportune moment: “Everyone who can, please persevere a little longer! Babies who persevere will not only get small red flowers, but we’ll also have a big feast for lunch today!” interstellar era cubs didn't yet have a concept of small red flowers in their minds.
Therefore, the effect of the small red flowers hadn't yet manifested, but delicious food's appeal to children was undeniable.
Hearing Director Jiang’s encouragement and the temptation of delicious food, the children who were still running gritted their teeth and persevered.
Twenty minutes later, Jiang Yuxi picked up Hei Mo, who had persevered to the very end, and used the spiritual energy in her body to alleviate his soreness. Hei Mo truly lived up to his superior physique; through his own efforts, he had completely absorbed the gene fluid he had taken.
“Hei Mo, baby, you worked hard. Teacher will reward you with two small red flowers later.”
The aptitude of Interstellar beast-kin cubs was truly heaven-defying. They could grasp the basics of cultivation techniques on their first try. With such rapid running, even the weakest little cub could persevere for half an hour.
Hei Mo tried his best to maintain a poker face on his cool little face, but his bright, shining big eyes were full of joy and pride at being recognized.
While Director Jiang was clearing his meridians, Hei Mo pretended to be calm and quietly buried his head in her embrace, his chubby little arms trying hard to hug her neck.
When he saw Doris do it earlier, he had wanted to do the same. Being held by Director Jiang was indeed super comfortable.
Noticing the subtle movements of the little cutie in her arms, Jiang Yuxi pursed her lips, trying hard to suppress the smile on her face, her eyes impossibly soft.
Interstellar beast-kin cubs were just too sensible and lovable.
Today's lessons were not simple.
The first Interstellar Common Language Class was fine, but this Physical Education class, it was clear, was indeed very tough for the little cubs.
In an environment where reproduction was difficult and cubs were precious, it was clear that these little cubs were all treasures in their families. Yet, during today's Physical Education class of this intensity, not a single cub said no.
No tantrums, no uncooperativeness, no crying or fussing; every cub tried their best to do their utmost.
How could she not feel pity and love for such sensible cubs?
This afternoon's snacks must be doubled!