As for having the same goal, Lu Heng did not think so.
When Gordon Jacob heard the translated meaning of Lu Heng's words through the earpiece, he nodded and said, "Okay, let's introduce ourselves first. You can call me Gordon Jacob."
"What's your number?" Lu Heng was curious about his identification number.
Those with a serial number less than 10, he had finally met the real core of the Creator Organization.
Lu Heng tried hard to recall information related to this Gordon Jacob from his past life, but there were no relevant memories.
Obviously, this person was not famous during the Abyss Era.
Considering his age and the power he held, it was certain he usually remained behind the scenes, typically not stepping forward into the limelight. It was normal for him to be unknown.
In this lifetime, if the interests of Ilemovic Biopharmaceutical Group hadn't been affected, it's likely that this real controlling figure behind the scenes would not have made an appearance.
"What do you want me for?" Lu Heng directly asked the main question.
Gordon Jacob made the habitual gestures of someone in conversation and said, "Regarding the last SPA-3 model we sent, which caused your dissatisfaction, I apologize first.
"But that is the most advanced superpower potion developed by Ilemovic, using the biotechnology of the Sikes Civilization, which you are surely aware of.
"With the SPA-3 model, there are still minor side effects, but the degree of side effects can already be considered negligible.
"Furthermore, the SPA-4 model has reached the final stage of human testing, and in the future, there will be SPA-5 and SPA-6 models.
"One day, Ilemovic will find a way to completely eliminate the side effects of superpower potions. At that time, Ilemovic will be the stairway to divinity for human civilization.
"If you're willing, you could be the first person to ascend Ilemovic's stairway to divinity."
From a scientific research perspective, there's nothing inherently wrong with studying a potion.
If the potion being studied has side effects, there will naturally be research directions aimed at reducing side effects, until the potion can reach a level that can be tolerated by the human body.
In fact, all drugs have side effects, which are noted on their usage instructions.
Therefore, there's no problem with the fact that potions have side effects.
If one day, Ilemovic Biopharmaceutical Company really researches a superpower potion with no side effects, then the outcome would be as Gordon Jacob said: it would be a stairway to divinity.
It only takes a moment to realize that if a superpower potion that could be administered to enhance combat power and energy levels had no side effects, it could be used to manufacture super soldiers on a large scale. How terrifying a force would that be?
The question is, could this research be successful?
Lu Heng had not participated in this research, but in his past life memories, there was no appearance of a superpower potion without side effects.
Moreover, from the principle of how Source Energy is generated, the side effects of superpower potions are unsolvable.
The side effects occur because the human body obtains energy from the outside, leading to an internal energy level that exceeds the body's actual capacity. The body perceives it has enough energy and thus reduces the Source Energy conversion by the mitochondria.
This eventually leads to an irreversible decline in mitochondrial efficiency in converting Source Energy.
Such side effects, the reduced efficiency of mitochondrial conversion, are unsolvable.
Unless all of the body's cells are replaced, which is impractical.
Therefore, Lu Heng was certain that there could not be a superpower potion without side effects, and so the research was wrong from the start.
Gordon Jacob's offer was indeed tempting.
"If you're willing, you could be the first person to ascend Ilemovic's stairway to divinity."
Had it been someone else who did not understand the mechanism behind the side effects of superpower potions, they might have believed him.
Lu Heng flatly refused, "That honor is better left for someone else. I don't need superpower potions to ascend the steps to divinity."
Gordon Jacob was not surprised by this response and continued, "Don't hurry to decline. I've brought a super soldier with me. After you spar, you will understand how great the SPA-3 model is."