I could understand the urgency in his tone, and I empathized with his current state. After all, no one wants to be a weakling, especially not someone like him.
"Let me know when you're ready, and we can begin the experiment!" I said with utmost seriousness.
"We can start anytime you wish!" Lin Chun replied.
Hearing this, I nodded. "Why don't we start now then!"
Lin Chun's eyes lit up. "Really?"
I nodded. "Extend your hand!"
Lin Chun quickly wiped his hand on his clothes and then extended it.
Based on what had happened before, I had a rough guess. To cultivate the Mu Shen Jue, one must be able to perceive Mu Shen power. The methods to do so, besides being recognized by the Tree of Life from the start like us, was to somehow come into contact with Mu Shen power.
For example, Luo Yaqin could cultivate because, firstly, she had drunk enough Life Water. I speculated that Life Water and the Tree of Life were inextricably linked. This allowed her to, to a certain extent, come into contact with Mu Shen power. Secondly, it was because she and I had close physical contact.
However, for others, these two methods were clearly not ideal. The reasons were simple: the reserves of Life Water were limited, and as for close contact… let's just forget about it.
Therefore, the most viable method currently seemed to be forced infusion. Although I was unsure of its feasibility, it was at least worth trying.
I grasped Lin Chun's hand, and Mu Shen power condensed in my palm. "Before we begin, I must warn you. I don't know what will happen next, whether it will be painful, or if there will be other symptoms. But I can guarantee that I will not let you lose your life!" I said with a serious expression.
Lin Chun's hand trembled slightly at my words, then became resolute. He nodded earnestly, "I understand!"
Upon closer inspection, there was a significant difference between my approach and Xi Wei's. His method was survival of the fittest, using a large number of people to test them one by one. Those who survived would naturally succeed. But for me, this method was impractical, and I didn't wish to harm others in such a way.
Once the Mu Shen power manifested, I directly controlled it and forced it into Lin Chun's body. Throughout this process, I kept a close eye on Lin Chun, observing his every expression and demeanor. If I detected that he couldn't bear it or if he showed any other adverse reactions, I would stop immediately.
The moment I began, Lin Chun's face changed. His body trembled violently, then he forced himself to regain composure. His eyes were tightly shut, his expression contorted, and his face turned flushed.
"If you can't bear it, tell me. Don't force yourself!" I said. "We have many ways to try..."
"No... no need! If I can't take it, I'll say so!" Lin Chun gritted his teeth. Although he tried to maintain his composure, his trembling voice betrayed him.
Seeing his persistence, I didn't say more and continued to channel Mu Shen power. Not long after, Lin Chun's body began to tremble uncontrollably. Yet, even so, he clenched his teeth and did not utter a sound.
I was quite impressed by this. This guy truly lived up to his reputation as a mercenary! To survive in such an environment and to persevere until now, his willpower was extraordinary. He was now using sheer willpower to control his body, even suppressing his natural instincts. I didn't know what level of pain he was enduring, but judging by his expression, it must have been severe. He had been injured before, but he had never shown such an expression.
"Perhaps we should pause for a moment?" I asked, frowning.
"No... continue! I... I can do it!" Lin Chun's voice had become weak, and his entire face was pale.
I took out a capful of Life Water. "Put this in your mouth. When you can't take it anymore, swallow a small sip!"
Lin Chun took it without hesitation and poured it into his mouth. Although I was desperately channeling Mu Shen power, I must admit, I was also feeling the strain. It was consuming a terrifying amount of my own Mu Shen power. From what I could feel, only about a tenth of the Mu Shen power I was expending was actually entering Lin Chun's body.