SWDnovel Chapter 89 Sustained-Release Components
Chapter 89 Sustained-Release Components
He nodded and continued Harris's words:
"But the side effects are also obvious. Although His Highness's constitution can withstand it, it is obviously a huge burden on the body. Judging from the effects of the medicine just now, the effects of Moonlight Moss and Tranquilizing Flower are indeed useful, but the duration is too short to cover the entire effective period of the medicine."
Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind: the keyword "slow release" could allow the therapeutic components in the drug to be released more steadily and for a longer period of time.
However, this idea is still in its early stages, and he plans to refine his thoughts before sharing them.
Just then, Captain Eric appeared at the entrance of the training ground. He looked at the black stone target that had been shattered into a pile on the ground again, his face once more filled with bewilderment.
His gaze swept over Li Ang and the two unfamiliar girls beside him with a questioning look.
Li Ang quickly stepped forward to explain:
"Captain, these two are members of my research group, Sandra Meya and Harris. We are testing the effects of a newly designed potion."
Eric suddenly realized that the Potions School did indeed have such promotion requirements, so he nodded without saying anything more.
Sandra Meyer readily agreed, saying, "We will compensate for the damaged targets."
Eric did not refuse this time and quoted a price directly:
"Well, each of these obsidian targets is worth fifty silver coins." After saying this, he looked at Li Ang apologetically.
"Li Ang, don't misunderstand, it's mainly because the team's monthly allowance for losses is limited..."
Li Ang looked at the captain who was hurriedly explaining and said gratefully:
"I understand, Captain. Compensating for the losses is what we should do. We are very grateful that you let us use this place."
The captain's expression relaxed a little upon hearing this, and he said with a smile.
"What are you saying? Li Ang, you're a member of the Eighth Squad, you have free access to this place, and you even saved my life."
Upon hearing this, Sandra Meyer waved her hand generously:
"No problem with compensation." With that, she pulled a handful of gold coins from her purse and handed them to Eric without even counting them.
"This is the advance payment. The extra amount is our group's small compensation for occupying the space and causing trouble."
Eric looked at the six gold coins in his hand, enough to cover the cost of twelve damaged targets. He hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded and accepted them.
"Okay, I'll take it first. We'll adjust the amount based on the results after your experiment is finished."
Li Ang and the other two exchanged a few more words before leaving the practice area.
Eric looked at the pile of rubble, then at the gold coins in his hand, and finally connected the damage caused by Leon's last practice session with this one. He understood and muttered to himself:
"So it was an experimental potion... The stuff the Potions School concocts is indeed amazing in its effects, but the side effects are also terrifying."
He couldn't help but look in the direction Li Ang had left with some concern, but then he thought that the one who tested the medicine was the half-dwarf girl, and Li Ang seemed to be unharmed, so he was relieved.
In his view, since they have chosen to participate in such high-risk research, they should bear all the consequences themselves.
As long as his teammate Li Ang is alright, he doesn't care much about other people's choices and fates.
After leaving the Eighth Squad's training ground, the three parted ways in the tower's corridor.
Sandramea was still immersed in the afterglow of the Dragon Power Potion, excitedly swinging her battle axe and shouting that she wanted to go back and study the new moves of the battle axe.
Harris, clutching a thick stack of experimental records, adjusted his glasses and said he needed to go back immediately to organize the data and optimize the details of the drug formulation.
Li Ang returned to his dormitory alone, closed the door, and immediately calmed down.
The image of Maya's nosebleed profusely on the practice field remains vivid in my memory; the effects and side effects of the drug are like two ends of a seesaw, waxing and waning.
The therapeutic components of moonshine moss and calming flower are indeed effective, but their effects are fleeting and cannot last for the entire duration of the medication's effectiveness.
"Slow release..." Li Ang murmured to himself, his fingertips unconsciously tapping on the table.
This pharmaceutical concept, originating from a previous life, seems to have no precedent in the potion system of this life.
Existing potions all aim for an instant release of their effects, so this approach, which requires the effects to be released slowly and continuously over a specific period of time, is quite unconventional.
He quickly searched through all the potion books he had read before, a series of material properties flashing through his mind, but unfortunately, he could not find a carrier that perfectly matched the slow-release concept.
As night deepened, Li Ang rubbed his throbbing temples, realizing that with his current knowledge, he would find it difficult to find a ready-made answer.
He let out a long sigh, suppressing the anxiety in his heart, and decided to put it aside for the time being and let his brain rest.
He still needed to patrol tomorrow, so it was even more important to keep a clear head. After a quick wash, he lay down on the bed and let exhaustion drag his consciousness into sleep.
The following morning, after completing his routine patrol of the East District and saying goodbye to Captain Eric and the others, Li Ang did not return to his dormitory, but went straight to the School Library on the sixth floor.
Li Ang didn't check the catalog at the entrance, since he himself didn't know what kind of book he was looking for. He walked into the library by instinct, his eyes scanning rows of familiar book titles.
"The Atlas of Potion Materials," "Analysis of Property Conflicts," "Application of a Thousand Auxiliary Materials"... These classic texts, which he had long known by heart, could not provide him with the inspiration he needed at this moment.
What he needed was a way of thinking that went beyond the traditional scope of potions. After a moment's hesitation, he turned to the area he had rarely explored: natural history and miscellaneous subjects.
The books here mostly record the forms and habits of various plants, animals, and minerals within the Wizard Tower's territory. Most of them are considered to have no magical or medicinal value and are only used as supplementary knowledge.
Based on his intuition, Li Ang pulled out a thick, heavy book: "Encyclopedia of Plants in the Eastern Kingdom (Daily Use)".
The pages of this book are yellowed, but it looks very neat and tidy, indicating that it is rarely read.
The book contained information about common plants. Li Ang found a seat by the window and began to read it page by page.
Most of the book contains very common plant knowledge, mainly describing the shapes of various trees, the flowering periods of flowers and plants, and so on.
Until a seemingly insignificant piece of information appeared, it instantly captured all his attention.
The guar gum tree is commonly found on the outskirts of Whispering Forest and in the eastern hills. When the bark is cut, a yellow, viscous liquid oozes out. Local residents often collect it and bake it into shapes, calling it tree bread. Tree bread has a chewy texture and a special aroma, but it is extremely difficult to digest. Eating too much can easily cause bloating and indigestion, so it should not be consumed in excess.
Li Ang's heart skipped a beat. Difficult to digest? Doesn't this characteristic subtly point to slow decomposition?
However, the next problem arises: even if a slow-release agent is made from this liquid, how can it be preserved in the Dragon Power potion for a long time?