72: Genetically modified fluid

"Wan Ning, could you please go get the energy crystal liquid I gave you to handle last time?"

Luo Chen looked at Luo Wan Ning sitting on his left and instructed.

Upon hearing this, Luo Wan Ning immediately got up, went to the bedroom, and brought out a large transparent glass jar filled with a colorful liquid.

Luo Wan Ning stood beside Luo Chen, holding the jar, and took the ice silkworm from her pocket, placing it in front of Luo Chen.

Upon seeing Luo Chen, the ice silkworm immediately jumped onto his head and then burrowed into his hair.

The other women, who had never seen it before, looked at Luo Chen in great surprise. They had never seen an ice silkworm, only glimpsing an insect that flashed by before disappearing into his hair.

What is this little thing? It's actually so clever.

Ignoring their confusion, Luo Chen pointed to the fifteen women from Emerald Garden and said softly, "Sister Yujun, you and Wan Ning pour 30 milliliters for each of them."

Apart from those who had been selected to become Train Conductors and underwent physical enhancement, such as Yin Jianjia, Mu Sichun, and others—these survivors who hadn't received divine favor—their bodies remained in their original state.

The physical strength of these ordinary women was too weak to handle much manual labor, which undoubtedly severely dragged down the Train's work efficiency.

Therefore, it was necessary to enhance their bodies once. This would not only improve efficiency but also help win over some of their loyalty.

"What is this?"

Mu Sichun and the others watched as Luo Wan Ning and Chen Yujun poured each of them a cup of the colorful liquid, their hearts filled with anxiety.

Are we supposed to drink this? It's not poisonous, is it?

Some couldn't hold back and wanted to ask Chen Yujun and Luo Wan Ning, but the two women just smiled and said nothing.

Soon, Luo Wan Ning and Chen Yujun finished distributing the liquid and returned to Luo Chen's side. About four to five hundred milliliters remained in the jar.

"Should we store the rest?" Luo Wan Ning asked uncertainly.

Luo Chen nodded. "Yes, give it to Sister Yujun to be logged into the treasury. In the future, when new survivor passengers join the Train, it can be rewarded based on circumstances. As for you all, don't use it for now. Wait until you have energy crystals before awakening."

Now that the Train had a management system, he had to follow procedures. Otherwise, things would become a chaotic mess, only increasing his management difficulties. After all, he was the actual controller of the Train.

Luo Wan Ning smiled slightly and handed the glass jar in her hand to Chen Yujun.

Chen Yujun hurriedly stored it carefully, afraid she might accidentally drop and break it.

Luo Chen looked at the fifteen survivors holding their cups and said, "The liquid in your hands is a gene modification fluid. Over the past few days, some of you may have sensed the differences between us."

Yin Jianjia, Qin Yulian, and several other women nodded. They had interacted more with Luo Wan Ning and Chen Yujun and had easily noticed certain things—objects they couldn't move were effortlessly handled by Chen Yujun and the others.

They had initially thought it was because Luo Wan Ning and the others had exercised and built up their strength. Even if some among them had guessed other reasons, they hadn't dared to ask. Now, it seemed it was due to physical modification.

"We were all once selected to become Train Conductors. Our genes were enhanced by the Train, making our physical fitness far surpass that of ordinary people. Since you were never selected, you naturally never had such an opportunity."

"But there's always a way out. It's not impossible to solve this. The liquid in your hands is a gene modification fluid that can achieve the same effect.

"We obtained this through great hardship. It's extremely precious. We're offering it to you now in the hope that after your bodies are similarly enhanced, you'll have better physical strength to contribute back to the Train."

"Of course, everything comes at a price. Those who drink this fluid will henceforth have only one identity—members of our Voyage Train. Once you join our Voyage, withdrawal is not permitted except through death. Consider this carefully."

As he finished speaking, Luo Chen's tone was somewhat low, but his face wore a gentle smile, though his mind was full of calculations.

This liquid, purified from energy stone fluid, wasn't as precious as he made it out to be, but he didn't mind exaggerating. After all, they didn't know. It was another way to gain their favor—why not?

The women were startled by Luo Chen's tone. Previously, in their eyes, Luo Chen had always been amiable, though also a bit... lecherous.

Now, this demeanor gave them a whole new understanding of him. While Luo Chen was usually a bit lecherous and seemed easygoing, that didn't mean he was easy to bully.

He was fundamentally different from those simps. If they ever dared to truly betray him, they believed Luo Chen would show no mercy and kill them without regard for any affection between them.

"I, Mu Sichun, am not the fickle type. Since I've become your woman, I'll always be your woman." Mu Sichun picked up her cup and drank the liquid in one gulp.

Damn, this woman stole the spotlight again.

Yin Jianjia, beside Mu Sichun, glanced at her, inwardly grumbling, but her actions were just as swift. "I, Yin Jianjia, am not capricious either. I'll drink it too."

After saying this, she also finished the liquid in her cup.

Seeing this, the others quickly followed suit.

Finally, those who were shy or a bit slower could only say, "Same here."

All fifteen women drank the liquid in their cups.

Seeing this, Luo Chen showed a satisfied smile. He had achieved a preliminary subduing of the fifteen women. Now, he could feel more at ease recruiting other beauties.

After drinking, the women felt a warm current flowing through their bodies. At the same time, there was a slight pain all over, as if countless cells were dying and being reborn.

"I feel much stronger."

"My skin has improved too! It's gotten much fairer!"

"Really! You used to be a bit plain-looking, but now you're much prettier."

"Mu Sichun, what do you mean by that?"

"Why doesn't *that* part get bigger?"

"Not getting bigger is fine; turning pink is enough! Hehe!"

The fifteen women began chatting excitedly. But as they continued talking, their topics gradually drifted.

When a group of women gets together, their conversations can be wilder than men's. After all, when men talk, they still discuss women, and who understands women better than women themselves?

After listening for a while, Luo Chen shook his head helplessly and walked out of the cockpit, leaving the space to the women. His objectives had been achieved, so there was no need to stay any longer.

Where there are people, there is conflict. He couldn't expect everyone to live in perfect harmony. Appropriate competition was beneficial for the Train's development and, of course, for his own enjoyment.

What he needed to do was divide them into groups so they couldn't unite and pose a threat to him. By dividing and ruling, he only needed to maintain balance.

...

Meanwhile, Luo Wan Ning, Noya, Chen Yujun, and Xue Shang—several of the palace mistresses—gathered together, with Luo Wan Ning subtly taking the lead.

"Sister Yujun, did you know about this division of responsibilities in advance?" Luo Wan Ning asked, looking at Chen Yujun beside her.

The other women also looked at her.

"Yes, I mentioned it, but I had no idea about the specific department setups or position adjustments," Chen Yujun nodded and explained.

"It seems Luo Chen decided this himself, but it was a good move!"

"Like all of you, I am Luo Chen's woman. I think you all understand Luo Chen's intentions. As the number of women on the Train increases—and there will be more in the future—issues of vying for favor are bound to arise.

"Our task is to manage them well, preventing them from forming factions as much as possible. Even if small groups form, they shouldn't cause much trouble. Only if the Train remains united can it develop better, and we can live better and longer."

Chen Yujun nodded.

As for Xue Shang and Noya, they didn't care at all.

Xue Shang, having come from a royal background where her father had thousands of consorts, actually thought Luo Chen had too few women. After all, finding one woman earned one purple core—it was simply wonderful. She had even helped Luo Chen find two, though they couldn't come over for now.

As for Noya, due to the Nute people's wife-borrowing customs, she was completely indifferent to such matters.

It was only the people from Blue Star, with their cultural and moral concepts, who had such customs.