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Chapter 21: Life Spirit Seed
Chapter 21: Life Spirit Seed
Ji Xinghuo had once thought that if he could choose any career template, Magnetic Maniac would be in his top three, far surpassing 'Titanium-Cobalt Dragon-Man'.
He never expected that one day it would come true!
However, while the Magnetic Maniac was powerful, it was also much more difficult to master than other professions.
Its template consisted of seven abilities.
Aside from "Thunderclap Hands" and "High-Frequency Thought", the remaining four abilities were extremely rare and couldn't be bought even with money.
It would probably take a lot of effort to find them in the future.
"Anyway, I'll fuse with the Rotating Magnetic Field first tomorrow." Ji Xinghuo carefully kept the exotic seed, feeling tired after experiencing so much today. He soon fell asleep.
The next day.
Ji Xinghuo got up and went out soon after dawn.
After a good night's sleep, the Myriad Astro Eyes did not detect any approaching dangers or abnormalities. He left the hotel and walked around the city center for two rounds, but did not find anyone following him.
Ji Xinghuo had told Zhou Yi yesterday that he wanted to relax for a few days and would not report to the Sword Bureau for the time being.
So, before he ran away, there was still some time to prepare.
At 9 am, Ji Xinghuo arrived at a large mall located in the center of Changan. The mall, located on a 100-story skyscraper, was huge, with various shops and products, bustling aerial streets, and even an aerial garden offering breathtaking urban scenery.
Ji Xinghuo walked into a store called "Star Brave".
The store was decorated in a grand style, with a simple and bright hall filled with modern styling. Upon entering, one could see a row of glass cabinets displaying various forms of exotic seeds!
Star Brave was a well-known chain store in the Asian Commonwealth, mainly selling exotic seeds and other precious curiosities from the Star Realm.
Ji Xinghuo casually scanned the store.
Even the displayed exotic seeds included quite a few that reached the Outstanding level, and with so many exotic seeds, the total value was around 40-50 million.
There were many customers in the store, both Exotics and ordinary people who had come to broaden their horizons.
Regardless of the type of customer, the staff warmly welcomed everyone, treating them equally. If a customer requested, they could even hold and examine the exotic seeds up close.
No one dared to have any ill intentions.
In a corner of the hall sat a woman with an expressionless face. Her skin looked abnormally pale, and her pitch-black pupils contrasted starkly with her pale whites, her gaze sweeping back and forth across the store, clearly marking her as someone not to be trifled with.
Ji Xinghuo glanced at her and then withdrew his gaze.
"Evil Spirit."
"Most likely a Super Exotic."
Most of the staff in the store were also Exotics, ranging from Novice to Advanced levels. Together, they formed a capable hunting team for the Star Realm.
In fact, "Star Brave" was backed by a large company specializing in Star Realm hunting.
"Sir, is there an exotic seed that has caught your eye?" A female store clerk greeted him warmly.
Ji Xinghuo had originally intended to get straight to the point, but he hesitated and said, "I'm just browsing. Maybe I'll find something I like."
The clerk remained enthusiastic, "May I ask what type of exotic seed you are interested in?"
"Any type will do."
Ji Xinghuo pointed to an exotic seed in the counter and asked, "Can I try sensing this exotic seed?"
"Of course." The store immediately unlocked the counter, took out a piece that looked like a burning coal, and handed it to Ji Xinghuo, reminding him, "Be careful, sir, it's a bit hot."
Ji Xinghuo took the exotic seed and felt the heat in his hand.
At the same time, the Myriad Astro Eyes interface popped up in his vision, displaying the information about the exotic seed.
【Exotic Seed: Internal Combustion】
【Grade: Outstanding】
【Fusion Success Rate: 85%】
【Upgradable: Yes】
"As expected, it's Internal Combustion." Ji Xinghuo thought to himself, "The core ability of a Flame Maniac. My second brother, Zhong Ming, is a Flame Maniac."
The clerk introduced, "Sir, you should know the effects of Internal Combustion, right?"
Ji Xinghuo nodded.
Internal Combustion, as the name suggested, caused the body to burn from within.
However, unlike regular combustion, its fuel was starlight and physical energy, which granted a comprehensive improvement in strength, speed, and nervous reaction, turning the entire body into an internal combustion engine, madly exerting force outwards, with killing and bursting power that ranked at the top of all professions.
Internal Combustion consumed a massive amount of starlight, and a novice Exotic might not even last half a minute before exhausting themselves.
Therefore, Flame Maniacs must defeat their enemies before the combustion ends.
It was a fight to the death.
This ability shaped the combat style of the Flame Maniacs, who would set themselves ablaze at the slightest disagreement and chase after people like rabid dogs, not to be provoked easily.
"Sir, the 'Internal Combustion' in our store is of top-notch quality and well-preserved. If you purchase it, we will also provide fusion assistance and a specially formulated ointment for quick healing of burns..."
The store enthusiastically promoted the exotic seed.
Ji Xinghuo was actually not that interested, but he listened patiently.
His attention was on the 【Fusion Success Rate】, which was as high as 85%, meaning that he could also become a Flame Maniac if he wanted to.
"I wonder what the fusion success rate of other exotic seeds is?"
Ji Xinghuo's heart stirred.
"Thank you." He returned the exotic seed to the clerk and pointed to another one, indicating that he wanted to take a look at it.
The clerk took out the exotic seed.
When Ji Xinghuo touched the exotic seed, the information appeared once again.
【Exotic Seed: Star Force】
【Grade: Outstanding】
【Fusion Success Rate: 92%】
【Upgradable: Yes】
Star Force was the core ability of the "Martial Artist".
It allowed Exotics to finely control their starlight, combining martial arts and force techniques to form numerous "forces" with different effects, amplifying strength, improving speed and burst, and also useful for defense, making it very comprehensive and full of potential.
As a result, the Martial Artist was the most populous profession.
According to ADC statistics, 12% of Exotics were Martial Artists, ranking first among all professions!
Ji Xinghuo finished perusing the information on the "Star Force" exotic seed and promptly returned it to the clerk, then asked to examine other exotic seeds.
He reviewed a series of exotic seeds: 【Steel Bones】 with a 76% fusion success rate, 【Hound's Nose】 at 68%, 【Molten Hands】 at 66%, 【Firm Will】 at 80%, 【Muscle Memory】 at 77%, and 【Flash Step】, a basic ability with an impressive 95% fusion success rate.
Ji Xinghuo examined over a dozen exotic seeds, familiarizing himself with each one.
However, he noticed something abnormal.
Not a single exotic seed had a fusion success rate below 65%, most were above 75%, and a success rate of over 80% was the norm.
This was definitely suspicious!
Both ADC and Star Realm Bureau research had concluded that the average success rate for fusing any two random exotic seeds was only around 20%.
How could he, even with the Thousand Dexterous Hands ability, achieve such high success rates?
Could it be another effect of the Myriad Astro Eyes?
Moreover, the success rates provided by the Myriad Astro Eyes seemed to hint at a hidden pattern - the higher the success rate, the more potent the abilities that could be unlocked through fusion!
Conversely, exotic seeds with lower success rates were unlikely to yield any additional benefits even if fusion was successful.
"Is success rate equivalent to compatibility?"
Ji Xinghuo's heart raced at this realization.
If this pattern held true, it meant that the Myriad Astro Eyes could guide him on an optimal evolution path, freeing him from the constraints of a fixed career template!
Fusion success rate had nothing to do with the quality of the exotic seed.
He could simply choose the seeds with the highest success rates for fusion.
Both "Star Force" and "Flash Step" had success rates exceeding 90%, with Flash Step, a basic ability, boasting an astonishing 95% chance of success.
"Given this situation..."
Ji Xinghuo's thoughts raced, "Could it be that the path most suited to me is not a specific career template, but that of a jobless Exotic?"
As he pondered, he continued to ask the clerk to bring out more exotic seeds for inspection.
Although the clerk fulfilled his requests, there was a hint of strangeness in her eyes, and the Evil Spirit overseeing the store also fixed him with a stare, her eyebrows furrowing slightly.
"That's all, thank you," Ji Xinghuo said, deciding to avoid causing too much of a stir.
The female clerk breathed a sigh of relief. "Have you found an exotic seed that interests you, sir?"
"No," Ji Xinghuo shook his head, causing the clerk to feel a pang of disappointment. However, his next words immediately filled her with elation, "Please give me a Life Spirit Seed. I'd like to purchase one."
"A Life Spirit Seed!" The clerk paused for a moment, then recovered and exclaimed, "Of course, please follow me, sir."
The surrounding customers, upon hearing their conversation, shot envious glances at Ji Xinghuo.
The Life Spirit Seed was a rare expansion artifact!
Exotics could only fuse with one exotic seed during their evolutionary process, but this artifact could break that limitation.
The Star Realm produced many expansion artifacts, but the Life Spirit Seed was the most abundant and common.
Most Exotics would only ever have the opportunity to use one expansion artifact in their lifetime, and this was it.
It allowed them to fuse with an additional exotic seed, usable only once per person and ineffective for Super Exotics and higher-tiered Exotics.
At the same time, it was also the most affordable expansion artifact.
However, the term "affordable" was relative to the other expansion artifacts. The price of a Life Spirit Seed remained stable at 8 million Asian credits.
Many Exotics, if their financial situation allowed, would purchase a Life Spirit Seed to rapidly increase their strength.
Ji Xinghuo had not dared to entertain such hopes before.
The 10 million credits gifted by Xia Qingyu, though without a specific note, were most likely intended to enable him to purchase a Life Spirit Seed, as he had suspected.
Of course, this was on the premise that he became an Exotic.
Ji Xinghuo followed the clerk into the VIP reception room of "Star Brave". Soon, the store manager appeared, and after Ji Xinghuo paid 8 million Asian credits, the manager immediately handed over the Life Spirit Seed.
The Life Spirit Seed resembled a small, golden seed, no larger than his thumb. Despite its diminutive size, Ji Xinghuo could sense the surging lifeforce within, similar to the exotic seeds he had encountered before.
"If you intend to take the Life Spirit Seed with you, we can provide a portable cold storage box," the store manager offered enthusiastically.
"That won't be necessary," Ji Xinghuo replied, popping the Life Spirit Seed into his mouth and swallowing it. "Please prepare a cultivation room for me."
"Of course, of course," the manager agreed, personally escorting Ji Xinghuo to the door of a luxurious cultivation room.
Once inside, Ji Xinghuo inspected the room to ensure there were no hidden cameras before sitting down in the center. After a brief wait, he had fully digested and absorbed the Life Spirit Seed, and a hunger akin to an empty stomach gnawed at him.
This signaled that he could now fuse with another exotic seed.
Without hesitation, he took out the Rotating Magnetic Field exotic seed and swallowed it. It slid down his throat like a gelatinous pill, devoid of any distinct taste.
Rotating Magnetic Field was one of the simplest exotic seeds to fuse with, and a few minutes later, changes began to occur!
(End of Chapter)
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