In this species research base, Kevin was in his element.
After all, those engaged in research work here were experts in the fields of animals, plants, various insects, and aquatic organisms, all renowned outside.
Their attainments in various biological research were considered top-notch, and each person had their unique research direction.
Not to mention the vast amount of data and archives stored in the base.
To this end, Kevin often wandered around the laboratory, learning new knowledge through various experimental observation opportunities. It must be said that he was exceptionally gifted in learning, with an almost photographic memory.
During the day, Kevin's life was well-organized, with training, potion-making, and collecting interspersed.
After all, this is a nature reserve, and it is a vast wilderness area formed by the connection of several nature reserves and restricted areas. What is least lacking here are all kinds of animals and plants.
In addition to going out with the conservation research team to carry out research work, Kevin sometimes went out alone to search for and collect the materials he needed.
It's not that only materials that can make him feel a slight craving can be used in potions.
Just like that, time quickly came to the end of October.
In the early morning, the sky was just slightly bright, and the thick white fog was still lingering in the square outside the research base.
Near the woodland on the edge of the research base square, there is a specially designated area with tree stumps standing in it.
This was only recently constructed and planned.
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
Kevin was doing simple Training here, hitting the tree stump in front of him with punch after punch.
Upon closer observation, it can be seen that the marks on the tree stump are not ordinary dents, but hexagonal marks, like they were stamped on.
"Phew, there are results at last." Looking at the hexagons printed on the tree stump, Kevin let out a long breath.
At this time, he had not drunk the Iron Wall Potion, and the regular hexagons he punched out were formed spontaneously by his Nen when subjected to force.
He only had three Iron Wall Potions left on him. It wasn't that he hadn't made any, but that the available materials on him were already exhausted.
"Clearly, the level of the Iron Wall Potion is lower than that of the strength potion, but the difficulty of learning the same level of Transformation has increased significantly."
Kevin had already figured out the reason for this; the key lies in the word "Transformation."
The effects or attributes displayed by the Iron Wall Potion belong to the Transformation系; while the attributes displayed by the strength potion are undoubtedly of the Strengthening System.
The effect of the strength potion is to strengthen the body's muscles, causing a greater amount of latent Nen to burst forth, with a maximum of 30%.
Therefore, after drinking the potion and using the Nen Ability Blank Meteor, this ability could be successfully learned.
However, the initial learning efficiency is not high, and continuous consumption of the potion and sustained use are required to gradually improve until the same level of explosive effect is achieved.
The effect of the Iron Wall Potion is to make Nen form a hexagon, enhancing Nen's ability when hit. In simple terms, it changes Nen's structure to make it more solid.
This involves the Transformation系. Kevin's learning efficiency in the Transformation系 is 80%, so the time required for learning is relatively longer.
Moreover, this kind of learning does not result in learning only halfway or having only a slight effect. Either you learn it completely, or you don't learn it at all. It's not like the strength potion, which has a gradual, increasing efficiency process.
Based on this situation, Kevin categorized the learnable potion effects into two types.
The first type is the buff state type, which is easy to understand. It provides a buff to the body's quality, Nen, or other aspects, such as making speed faster, strength stronger, endurance longer, and so on.
It is a gradual type with progressively increasing effects, just like progressing from a beginner's level 1 to a max level 10.
The second type is the Transformation imparting type, which is like giving Nen a certain skill, causing it to change and possess specific characteristics.
For example, making Nen solid and forming a hexagon, or making Nen have a scorching effect, and so on.
This type is like having a learning progress bar. Drinking the potion and simulating learning increases the progress bar until it is full, which counts as successful learning.
Even if the progress bar has reached 99%, as long as the last 1% is missing, there is still no effect.
Either you know it, or you don't. There is no such thing as knowing it somehow.
"Sigh, Nen Ability is really complicated," Kevin muttered to himself.
He picked up the towel draped over his shoulder, wiped the sweat from his face, and walked out of the training ground wearing a thin tank top.
He was in a good mood today; he had completed the simulated learning before the Iron Wall Potion was about to run out.
He can now freely make his Nen into a hexagon, and even just by entering a similar state, his Nen will automatically form this state for attack and defense, even if he doesn't consciously control it.
Because when he drank the potion, it was already running automatically, not something he deliberately controlled, making it an instinct.
Suddenly, Kevin heard the sound of a car engine starting.
"So early?" Kevin was a little confused.
"Yo, Kevin, Training again? You're really diligent." Begel sat in a camouflage jeep and stopped in front of Kevin.
"If I don't train often, my strength will decline," Kevin replied with a smile. This was a principle Bisky had taught him.
Begel nodded slightly in agreement, then patted the passenger seat next to him: "Want to come along? I'm going out to pick someone up."
"Pick someone up?"
"That's right, two professional Hunters."
"What kind of Hunters?" Kevin asked curiously.
He knew only a limited number of Hunter types, and each had its own characteristics, such as Ruin Hunters, Gem Hunters, Conservation Hunters. Yun Gu even called himself a Martial Arts Hunter.
"They're Gourmet Hunters."
This was interesting. Kevin immediately became interested. Since they were Gourmet Hunters, their cooking skills must be quite good, right?
"Wait for me, I'll go wash up."
"No problem, there's plenty of time." Begel was not in a hurry.
Soon, Kevin was ready and got in the car to leave.
After driving for a short while, the car arrived at the entrance to the reserve. At a glance, there were two very eye-catching figures at the entrance.
One was a beautiful young girl with a hot body, dressed coolly in hot pants, boots, and a crop top, showcasing her beautiful figure to the fullest.
She had short, green hair, and her face showed a hint of youthfulness, but her features were clearly beautiful.
Standing behind her was a large, obese man, who appeared to be over two meters tall, with a round, plump body and a belly as round as a ball.
He was also wearing a crop top, the reason for which was that his belly was so large that his t-shirt couldn't cover it.
The jeep stopped in front of the two.
The young girl put her hands on her hips and said with dissatisfaction, "Too slow!"
"Sorry for keeping you waiting," Kevin said with a smile, after all, if they weren't waiting for him, they might not have waited so long.
"It's okay, we just arrived too," the round, plump man said in a gentle tone.
"I waited for a long time!" The girl waved her fist, her face full of unhappiness.
"Where? It's only been ten minutes," the fat man retorted, still in a calm tone.
"Ten minutes is a long time!" The girl was insistent and directly elbowed the other person's belly twice, causing waves of flesh to ripple across his round belly.
The fat man just chuckled, not caring at all, his temperament was very easygoing.
Kevin and Begel in the car exchanged glances silently. These two had completely opposite personalities, and this partner combination seemed quite interesting.