The Strongest Talent Tree

He couldn’t help it. The Foundation Establishment Pill’s effects were just too powerful—or rather, too perfect for him.

After taking a Foundation Establishment Pill, Feng Hao’s gene activity shot up from 48 to 58 points, a full 10-point increase.

What did a 10-point increase in gene activity mean? It was equivalent to a one-fifth boost to his cultivation speed—and a permanent one at that!

Feng Hao’s greatest weakness had always been his gene activity. Because of it, his cultivation speed was half, or even a third, of what others could achieve.

If it hadn’t been for the Life Creation Pill and the Life Spirit Pill, he would be at level 30 at most right now.

Now, with the Foundation Establishment Pill, his cultivation speed could reach an average level. If he combined that with the Life Creation Pill and the Life Spirit Pill, his strength would surely soar.

"I hope it can keep going up." Snapping out of his excitement, Feng Hao swallowed another Foundation Establishment Pill.

Soon, the pill’s medicinal effects spread through his body and gradually flooded his sea of consciousness...

A few minutes later, a pleasant sensation originating from the depths of his soul spread through him, and his gene activity rose to 68 points.

This proved that the Foundation Establishment Pill could be used repeatedly. In other words, he could continue to raise his gene activity.

"Haha, it really didn’t disappoint me," Feng Hao said to himself excitedly. "I hope the Foundation Establishment Pill isn’t like the Life Creation Pill, where you can only take five at most. I still have two drops of Earth Spirit Milk, which is enough for six more pills. Counting the one I have left, that’s seven in total."

"If all seven are effective, my gene activity will reach 138, even higher than Zhou Chen’s back then."

At this thought, Feng Hao no longer hesitated and took out the other two drops of Earth Spirit Milk.

With his previous refining experience, the rest of the process was much easier.

By evening, accompanied by a rich, clear fragrance, two batches yielding six Foundation Establishment Pills were successfully refined.

𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

Once the refining was done, Feng Hao eagerly swallowed the third Foundation Establishment Pill.

Then the fourth... and the fifth...

The Foundation Establishment Pill’s effects didn’t diminish in the slightest, raising his gene activity directly to 98 points.

"I’ve taken five in a row and the effects haven’t weakened. It looks like there’s no limit," Feng Hao confirmed excitedly.

After all, the effects of most pills with a usage limit would diminish with each dose. The Life Creation Pill, for example, would rapidly weaken starting from the second pill, becoming completely ineffective after the fifth.

But the Foundation Establishment Pill showed no such signs, which meant it could be taken indefinitely.

’It makes sense when you think about it,’ he mused. ’As one of the top-tier pills in the game *Mage*, it would be pretty lame if it had a usage limit.’

’After all, boosting gene activity isn’t that powerful of an effect. To put it bluntly, it’s just an EXP boost. It’s useless once you hit max level.’

The reason Feng Hao was so excited was simply because gene activity was exactly what he lacked.

’I should check the time. Yao Girl should be back soon. I’ll give the remaining four pills to her,’ Feng Hao thought with a private chuckle as he glanced at the sky outside.

Night gradually fell, and the streetlights began to brighten.

Not long after, Yao Girl came skipping over, holding Xiaohai in her arms and humming a DJ beat. She was cute enough to explode.

The moment Xiaohai entered, it smelled the lingering medicinal fragrance. With a SWOOSH, it scrambled out of Xi Yueyao’s arms and began to search around.

Feng Hao shot Xiaohai an annoyed glance and took Yao Girl’s hand, leading her upstairs. "Come on, your husband has something good for you."

"Are the pills ready?" Xi Yueyao asked, blinking her eyes.

"That’s right." Feng Hao gave a mysterious smile, deliberately building suspense as he pulled her into the bedroom. Then he took out the four Foundation Establishment Pills. "Try one first. I guarantee you’ll be satisfied."

Yao Girl didn’t stand on ceremony. She playfully swallowed a Foundation Establishment Pill and smacked her lips, savoring it. "Hey, it tastes pretty good! It would be even better with a little sugar."

Soon, the pill’s miraculous effects made her eyes go wide.

"Huh? My gene activity is 108 points now?" the girl exclaimed, her eyes shining.

"So? Are your husband’s pills impressive or what?" Feng Hao teased.

Without another word, Xi Yueyao snatched the remaining three Foundation Establishment Pills and hugged them tightly, giggling foolishly. "Bwahaha, this young lady is going to be invincible again!"

"Don’t just stand there gawking, go on and eat them," Feng Hao said with a faint smile.

Xi Yueyao blinked and asked, "Are there any more? I want to get to 200 points in one go! Let’s see how Yu Girl can show off in front of me then!"

"..." Feng Hao didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. "There were only nine in total. This is all that’s left."

Xi Yueyao faltered for a moment, then asked hesitantly, "Are these pills very precious?"

"What do you think?" Feng Hao retorted.

Hearing this, the girl pouted. She reluctantly stuffed the three Foundation Establishment Pills into Feng Hao’s hand and mumbled with a pout, "Well, even if I eat them, I still won’t be able to catch up to Yu Girl. You should have them."

A jolt went through Feng Hao. He felt his heart get hit with ten thousand points of healing, and he was so moved by her gesture he almost cried.

"What are you looking at? This young lady doesn’t need this stuff!" Seeing Feng Hao staring at her blankly, Xi Yueyao’s face flushed red, and she turned her head away haughtily.

Feng Hao snapped out of his emotional state and couldn’t resist pulling the girl into his arms, planting a firm kiss on her cheek.

But Xi Yueyao started flailing, her cheeks slightly red. "Why are you kissing me? Believe it or not, I’ll bite you!"

"Don’t ruin the mood." Feng Hao shot her an exasperated look, gently laid her on the bed, and held a Foundation Establishment Pill to her lips. "Your husband can’t use this many. Be a good girl and eat it."

"I said no, and I mean no." The girl turned her head away haughtily, huffing, "This young lady is exceptionally talented. I don’t need these at all."

Feng Hao’s heart warmed, and he said softly, "Yao Girl, I know you’re thinking of me, but 98 points is enough for your husband. Come on, be good and eat it."

"Well... okay, then." Xi Yueyao hesitantly took the three Foundation Establishment Pills, her eyes shining brightly. "But I want a kiss."

"That’s easy. Come here. You can kiss me for as long as you want," Feng Hao said with a helpless chuckle, lying back on the bed.

The girl flipped over and skillfully pressed herself on top of Feng Hao, slowly leaning in for a kiss.

Seeing this, Feng Hao subconsciously closed his eyes, preparing to receive a deep, passionate kiss.

However, just as he closed his eyes, the girl secretly opened hers, holding the three Foundation Establishment Pills between her teeth as she moved them toward his mouth.

The moment their lips were about to touch, Feng Hao immediately sensed something was wrong. Alarmed and confused, he quickly opened his eyes.

He saw the girl looking at him playfully, her sparkling eyes filled with deep affection.

"Yao—" Feng Hao had just started to say something when the girl covered his mouth.

Then, under Feng Hao’s astonished gaze, the girl shed her usual mischievous demeanor. She rested obediently on his chest and murmured softly, "You pill-peddler, I know you dote on me, but you need these Foundation Establishment Pills more than I do. Only when you’re strong can I keep showing you off to everyone."