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Chapter 23: Refusing a Good Opportunity
Chapter 23: Refusing a Good Opportunity
With the investment of 100 units of spiritual source energy, the information for the rotating magnetic field changed to (Level 1, 101/359).
Ji Xinghuo compared the before and after effects.
The range of magnetic induction had increased by several tens of meters, and at the same time, the physical enhancement provided by the rotating magnetic field had also improved slightly.
If he activated the rotating magnetic field, his strength, speed, and explosiveness would all increase.
"Amazing!"
Ji Xinghuo couldn't help but exclaim; the rate of his strength increase was like riding a rocket, and it felt so good that he couldn't help but be a little intoxicated.
"If I had an unlimited supply of spiritual source energy..."
He dared not imagine.
He looked around the cultivation room; aside from the traces left on the ground during the fusion of the exotic species, there was no other damage.
However, there was one problem.
Ji Xinghuo looked down at himself, naked, and felt a little embarrassed.
He had no choice but to press the call service button. When the staff member arrived, he said through the door, "Please buy me a set of clothes and send them in. I'll pay for them. Thank you." Although he could have bought them online and had them delivered, it would be faster to have someone buy them from the clothing store next door. He didn't want to waste time.
"Okay."
Soon, the staff member delivered a set of casual clothes as per Ji Xinghuo's request.
He put them on and walked out of the cultivation room. He left the "Star Brave" store amidst the strange gazes of the manager and the staff.
Ji Xinghuo hurried home and immediately entered the training room.
He wanted to test his strength.
A moment later.
Ji Xinghuo's face was filled with shock as he easily pushed up a 330-kilogram barbell!
Before, when he had just become an exotic, his bench press weight was 220 kilograms. After three weeks of cultivation, it had increased by 10 kilograms. Now, with the physical enhancement from the fusion of the rotating magnetic field, his strength had directly increased by more than 100 kilograms. His squat and deadlift had also increased by a similar margin, reaching 415 kilograms and 471 kilograms, respectively.
The total of the three lifts had broken through 1,200 kilograms!
This was already stronger than many "Giant Generals".
Giant General was one of the most powerful profession templates, with the core exotic ability of "Gigantification". After fusion, their bodies would temporarily become tall and robust, like little giants.
The total of the three lifts for a junior Giant General was generally around 1,000 kilograms, or one ton.
Only the most talented Giant Generals could achieve a total of 1,200 kilograms or more.
And the rotating magnetic field had given him strength comparable to that of a top-notch Giant General. This was still in his normal state; if he fully activated the rotating magnetic field...
Ji Xinghuo immediately tested it.
The rotating magnetic field burst forth with a power that even he found hard to believe, and the total of the three lifts directly broke through 2,000 kilograms, almost using up all the weight plates he had at home.
Compared to strength, the burst in speed was even more exaggerated.
His 400-meter sprint time had dropped from 38 seconds to 17 seconds!
However, the rotating magnetic field consumed his stellar power very quickly, and in about three minutes, his stellar power had dropped to zero.
"This is a good opportunity to test my endurance."
Ji Xinghuo noted the time and then started running on the treadmill at a fast pace.
Even without stellar power, his body had become extremely resilient after the enhancement. Running at the speed of a top human athlete, his breathing remained steady and long, showing no signs of fatigue, and his footsteps were both fast and stable.
Pound, pound, pound...
It wasn't until over an hour later that Ji Xinghuo stopped.
He was now drenched in sweat, but in the interface of the Myriads Star Pupil, his stellar power had recovered to 97/97, returning to its peak state.
"Whoosh!"
Ji Xinghuo exhaled deeply.
"It took 70 minutes for my stellar power to recover from empty to full." He calculated quickly in his mind, "When my stellar power was at 56, it took 100 minutes to fully recover. Now that my stellar power is stronger, the recovery is even faster, 2.4 times faster than before!"
This was one of the advantages of the rotating magnetic field: a recovery speed far beyond the norm.
The faster the recovery, the shorter the time required.
As a result, the number of cultivation cycles he could complete in a day increased. Assuming a 24-hour day, his stellar power would grow faster than that of other Exotics!
Ji Xinghuo's eyes lit up as he envisioned himself quickly advancing to become an intermediate Exotic.
"What a pity..."
He couldn't help but think that if he could have obtained the rotating magnetic field without anyone knowing, he wouldn't have had to worry about the Sword Bureau discovering his secret, and he wouldn't have had to flee to the Star Realm.
If he could have just cultivated quietly at home for a year or two, he would definitely have been able to evolve again.
"I hate surveillance cameras!"
Ji Xinghuo glared at the floor in one direction.
His magnetic induction instantly spread out, and he detected over a dozen surveillance cameras installed at the entrance of the building and on the nearby streets. Some were in plain sight, while others were well-hidden, but they were all revealed by his magnetic induction.
"From now on, no matter what I do, I must destroy the surveillance cameras before taking action."
Ji Xinghuo took this lesson to heart.
Putting aside his distractions, he immediately immersed himself in training. He combined physical exercises with stellar energy consumption, then waited for it to recover, and also practiced the Thousand Dexterity Hands technique, now that he had advanced to the second level, to adapt to his current state.
At 3 p.m.
Ji Xinghuo arrived at the Qishan Wutong Archery Hall as usual and began his archery practice.
Having just won the "Leaf Cup" yesterday, many people in the archery hall already knew him, but seeing that he was concentrating on his archery, they didn't come to disturb him, only occasionally glancing at him with astonished eyes.
Halfway through his practice, Lu Yunhai approached him.
"Xinghuo." Lu Yunhai looked as if he had some great news, unable to hide his smile as he said in a low voice, "The director wants to see you."
"When?" Ji Xinghuo asked as he released an arrow.
Lu Yunhai replied, "Anytime today. The director arrived early in the morning, and he told me that he'll be staying at the archery hall today, probably waiting for you.
Lu Yunhai complied but was perplexed, "What's going on?"
"I'm going to the Star Realm," Ji Xinghuo replied.
"What?! Why the rush? Has something happened?" Lu Yunhai exclaimed, astonished.
Any aspiring individual seeking to enhance their power and advance further in the evolution of life would inevitably have to enter the Star Realm.
In the early days when the Star Gate first opened, many pioneers dared to venture into the Star Realm in their ordinary human bodies, driven by the desire to rapidly increase their strength.
But times have changed.
The Star Realm is extremely dangerous, not only for ordinary humans but also for Exotics like them.
For the sake of safety, both the ADC and the National Star Realm Department advise Exotics to reach the Advanced level before venturing into the Star Realm, as it guarantees a higher chance of survival. There's no need to take unnecessary risks since most resources are also accessible on Earth, and there's little difference between being a Low-level and a Mid-level Exotic.
Of course, most Exotics can't wait to reach Advanced status and usually enter the Star Realm once they attain the Mid-level.
And it is extremely rare for a Low-level Exotic to venture into the Star Realm.
Those who do are either impulsive and reckless youths who gamble with their lives, thinking they can achieve extraordinary feats, or they have the backing of powerful families or factions and are protected by strong teams.
Lu Yunhai was well aware of Ji Xinghuo's personality; he wasn't the impulsive type, nor did he have a powerful background.
Something unexpected must have occurred.
"Indeed, something happened, but it's not a big deal," Ji Xinghuo explained, not offering many details. "I won't be wandering around in the Star Realm. I'll stay near Olympia City, so there definitely won't be any danger. Don't worry."
Lu Yunhai was still unsure.
If it really wasn't a big deal, why was it necessary to turn off their phones first?
But since Ji Xinghuo didn't want to elaborate, Lu Yunhai could only sigh and say, "Alright, take care of yourself. What a pity, though. The director wanted to recommend you to some top teams, and there was even interest from a club in League A."
Ji Xinghuo paused for a moment, then shook his head regretfully.
A club in League A!
In the past, he would have jumped at the opportunity. If he had been recruited by such a club and groomed as a core member, his future would have been bright.
His second brother, Zhong Ming, was part of a club in League B.
Perhaps they could even face each other in competition one day.
"Don't tell anyone about my plans to enter the Star Realm yet," Ji Xinghuo instructed. "Just pretend you don't know anything. I'll transfer the money to you later when I leave the archery hall."
He hadn't forgotten about lending Lu Yunhai 700,000 yuan.
"I understand," Lu Yunhai nodded silently.
After turning their phones back on, the two returned to the office, where Ji Xinghuo met with Director Yang Tianqing.
This Super Exotic was dressed in a tracksuit, and upon seeing Ji Xinghuo, he stood up from behind his desk and smiled, "Mr. Ji, we meet again."
Ji Xinghuo politely responded, "Please, just call me Xinghuo."
Yang Tianqing's magnetic field was extremely "bright." In the afternoon at the archery hall, he had sensed numerous Exotics, but none of them had a magnetic field as strong as his. Yang Tianqing was undoubtedly the most powerful Exotic Ji Xinghuo had encountered so far.
"Please, take a seat," Yang Tianqing said warmly, instructing his assistant to bring Ji Xinghuo a drink.
Then he continued, "Your performance in the Leaf Cup was impressive, even to an old man like me. At your age and rank, my archery skills were far inferior."
"You flatter me, Director," Ji Xinghuo humbly replied. "There have been so many champions from the Leaf Cup, and they are all much better than me."
But Yang Tianqing shook his head confidently, "They are not as good as you."
"Uh..."
Ji Xinghuo was taken aback. Clearly, this Super Ranger had sensed something unusual about him.
He chuckled to himself, thinking that he wanted to keep a low profile, but people with insight would always recognize his exceptional talent.
Unless he locked himself up at home and did nothing, his talent would eventually be discovered, just like a pregnancy—it's only a matter of time before it shows.
The two men chatted casually for a while, complimenting each other.
Then they got down to business.
Just as Lu Yunhai had said, Yang Tianqing had some connections.
He had sent the video of Ji Xinghuo's performance in the Leaf Cup to a few friends, and they had all replied with interest.
There were three hunting teams, a Star Realm exploration company, and a club from League A, which had substantial financial resources and a wealth of coaching experience. They were currently aiming to break into the Super League.
They were all very interested in Ji Xinghuo.
If he was willing, they could immediately arrange interviews and trials, and they would offer extremely lucrative contracts.
"Thank you for your kind offer, Director Yang, but I currently have no plans to join a company or a club," Ji Xinghuo politely but firmly refused.
He had already signed a contract with the Sword Bureau, and it would be illegal to sign another contract with a different organization.
Moreover, he couldn't stay on Earth.
Yang Tianqing was taken aback.
He never expected to be rejected, but seeing Ji Xinghuo's determination and unwavering stance, he could only give up, and his attitude naturally cooled a little.
After expressing his thanks once more, Ji Xinghuo left the archery hall.
(End of Chapter)
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