With the investment of 100 points of Spiritual Origin Ability, the information of the Rotating Magnetic Field became (First Level 101/359).
Ji Xinghuo compared the before and after.
The perception range of the magnetic field had expanded by several dozen meters, and at the same time, the Rotating Magnetic Field’s enhancement of his body had also increased slightly.
If the Rotating Magnetic Field were activated, both strength and explosive power would be enhanced.
Ji Xinghuo couldn’t help but exclaim, the speed of this strength increase was like riding a rocket; the feeling was too great, making him a bit intoxicated.
"If there were enough Spiritual Origin Ability..."
He dared not imagine.
He looked around the cultivation room. Aside from some traces left on the floor from merging with the Alien Species, there was no other damage.
However, there was a problem.
Ji Xinghuo looked down at himself, naked, and immediately felt a bit embarrassed.
All he could do was press the call service button, and when the clerk came, he said through the door, "Please buy me a set of clothes and bring them in, I’ll pay. Thank you." Although online shopping could deliver directly, having someone buy them from the neighboring clothing store was faster, as he did not want to waste time.
It wasn’t long before the clerk delivered a set of casual clothes, as Ji Xinghuo had requested.
He put them on and walked out of the cultivation room, leaving the store called "Hero of the Stars" amid some curious glances from the manager and the clerks.
All the way home, Ji Xinghuo immediately entered the training room.
He wanted to test his strength.
Ji Xinghuo was shocked, he could now easily lift a 330 kg barbell!
Previously, when he had just become a Mutant, his bench press was 220 kg, which had increased by 10 kg after three weeks of cultivation. After merging with the Rotating Magnetic Field and enhancing his physique, it had explosively increased by more than 100 kg. His squats and deadlifts also skyrocketed by a similar magnitude, reaching 415 kg and 471 kg respectively.
The total of the three weights surpassed 1200 kg!
This was already stronger than many a "Giant General".
Giant General is one of the strongest Professional Templates, with the core Ability "Gigantification", merging with it temporarily turns the shape large and strong, like a small Giant.
The total of the three weights of a Primary Level Giant General is generally around 1000 kg, that is, one ton.
Only the most talented Giant Generals could achieve more than 1200 kg.
And the Rotating Magnetic Field had given him a strength comparable to top Giant Generals, and this was just in a normal state, if he fully activated the Rotating Magnetic Field...
Ji Xinghuo immediately tested it again.
The Rotating Magnetic Field burst out with a strength that even he found hard to believe, and the total of the three weights directly exceeded 2000 kg; his home’s barbell plates were almost not enough.
Compared to strength, the speed of the burst was even more exaggerated.
The 400-meter sprint time directly went from 38 seconds to 17 seconds!
However, the Rotating Magnetic Field consumed Star Power very fast, and within about three minutes, the Star Power had dropped to the bottom.
"This is the perfect opportunity for a stamina test."
Ji Xinghuo noted the time, then quickly started running on the treadmill.
Even without Star Power, his body, after being strengthened, had become extremely enduring. Running at the speed of a top athlete’s 100-meter sprint, his breathing remained calm and steady, showing no signs of fatigue, with quick and stable steps.
It was only after more than an hour that Ji Xinghuo stopped.
His body was already drenched in sweat, but on the Wanxiang Star Pupil interface, his Star Power had recovered to 97/97, its state restored to peak.
Ji Xinghuo exhaled deeply.
"From consuming all to full recovery, it took 70 minutes," he calculated quickly in his mind, "My Star Power was 56 before, and full recovery took 100 minutes, now my Star Power is stronger, and recovery is even faster, 2.4 times more efficient than before!"
This is one of the advantages of the Rotating Magnetic Field, a recovery speed far exceeding the regular.
The faster the recovery, the shorter the time used.
This way, the period for daily cultivation could increase; everyone has the same 24 hours, and his Star Power growth would be faster than other Mutants!
Ji Xinghuo’s eyes brightened, as if he could see himself advancing to Intermediate Mutant soon.
"It’s just a pity..."
He couldn’t help thinking, if he could acquire the Rotating Magnetic Field silently, he wouldn’t have to worry about the Sword Bureau detecting his secret, nor would he need to flee to Star Realm.
Just staying and cultivating safely at home for a year or half a year would surely lead to another life evolution.
Ji Xinghuo looked towards the ground in a certain direction.
Magnetic field perception immediately spread out; the building’s main entrance and the nearby streets had more than a dozen cameras installed, some in plain view, others very concealed, but all were revealed under the magnetic field perception.
"From now on, whatever I do, I must destroy the cameras before taking action."
Ji Xinghuo noted this lesson.
Putting aside all other thoughts, he immediately immersed himself in training, combining physical exercises to consume Star Power, then waited for recovery, and practiced the Second Level Thousand Spirit Skillful Hand to adapt to the current state of his hands.
At three o’clock in the afternoon.
As usual, Ji Xinghuo came to the Wutong Archery Hall in Qishan, continuing with his archery practice.
Having just won the "Shoot the Leaf Cup" yesterday, many people in the archery hall already knew him, but seeing him focused on archery, no one came up to disturb him, though they occasionally cast surprised glances.
Halfway through the practice, Lu Yunhai walked over.
"Xinghuo," Lu Yunhai said with an unrestrainable smile on his face, as if he had some great news, speaking softly, "the director wants to see you."
"When?" Ji Xinghuo asked after shooting an arrow.
Lu Yunhai replied, "Today, any time. The director came in the morning and told me that he would be at the archery hall all day, probably waiting for you."
Ji Xinghuo nodded, "Take me to him now."
Yang Tianqing’s office was on the top floor of the archery hall. The two left the shooting range and after exiting the elevator, Ji Xinghuo deliberately slowed his pace. His perception of the rotating magnetic field indicated that the nearby rooms were empty and there were no cameras. Only then did he switch off his phone and gestured for Lu Yunhai to do the same.
Lu Yunhai did as he was told but was very confused, asking, "What’s happening?"
"I’m going to the Star Realm."
"Ah?" Lu Yunhai was greatly shocked. "What happened, why the rush?"
Any Mutant who was ambitious about power and wanted to tread further on the path of evolution inevitably had to enter the Star Realm.
In the early days when the Star Gate had just opened, many pioneers, keen to quickly increase their strength, had dared to venture into the Star Realm with plain human bodies.
But now, it was different.
The Star Realm was extremely dangerous for ordinary people and likewise for Mutants.
For safety, whether it was the ADC or the national Star Realm Department, it was advised to reach Advanced Mutant status before entering the Star Realm, as it assured a higher survival rate. After all, there wasn’t much difference for those on Earth below Advanced Mutant, and most resources could be obtained through other channels without the need for risking one’s life.
Of course, most Mutants could not wait to promote to Advanced level and usually entered the Star Realm upon achieving Intermediate Mutant status.
Very few entered the Star Realm at Primary Level.
Typically, these were either impetuous youths with reckless bravado, thinking they could have extraordinary encounters in the Star Realm and gambling their lives away;
Or they were backed by powerful families or forces and had substantial team protection.
Lu Yunhai was well aware of Ji Xinghuo’s character; he was neither reckless nor impulsive and didn’t have a powerful background either.
Something unexpected must have occurred.
"Indeed, something did happen, but it’s not a big deal," Ji Xinghuo didn’t elaborate much. "I won’t wander around in the Star Realm. I’ll stick close to Olympia City; there definitely won’t be any danger. Don’t worry about me."
Lu Yunhai was filled with doubt and uncertainty.
If it really wasn’t a big deal, why mention switching off the phones?
But since Ji Xinghuo didn’t want to talk about it, there was nothing he could do, only sighing, "Alright, just take extra care. It’s a pity, the director wanted to see you, seems like he was planning to recommend you to those top teams. I heard there are also Class A league clubs involved."
Ji Xinghuo paused for a moment, then could only regretfully shake his head.
Class A league clubs!
In the past, he would have been desperately eager. If he could join a club and be trained as a core member, his future would be limitless.
His second brother, Zhong Ming, was in a Class B league club.
Perhaps, they could even clash on the competitive grounds.
"Don’t tell anyone else that I am entering the Star Realm," Ji Xinghuo instructed, "Act as if you know nothing. I’ll transfer the money to you right after I leave the archery hall."
He hadn’t forgotten about the 700,000 he was supposed to lend to Lu Yunhai.
"I understand," Lu Yunhai nodded silently.
After finishing their conversation, the two restarted their phones. Ji Xinghuo entered the director’s office and met with Yang Tianqing.
This Super Mutant, dressed in training attire, rose from the back of his office upon seeing Ji Xinghuo enter, smiling, "Mr. Ji, we meet again."
Ji Xinghuo politely responded, "Director Yang, just call me Xinghuo."
Yang Tianqing’s magnetic field was extremely "bright." During the afternoon at the archery hall, although he sensed many Mutants, not one had a magnetic field strength that matched Yang Tianqing’s. He was, by far, the strongest Mutant Ji Xinghuo had encountered.
"Please, have a seat."
Yang Tianqing, with a warm expression, instructed his assistant to serve Ji Xinghuo a drink before he said, "Xinghuo, even an old fellow like me was impressed by your performance at the Sheye Cup. At your age and rank, I was far behind in archery skills."
"You flatter me, Director," Ji Xinghuo said modestly, "there have been many champions from the Sheye Cup who are much stronger than me."
However, Yang Tianqing firmly shook his head, "None of them are like you."
Ji Xinghuo was somewhat astonished, realizing that this Super Ranger had noticed something unique about him as well.
He mocked himself in his heart, thinking he had planned to develop inconspicuously, but discerning people could always detect his distinctiveness.
Unless he truly hid at home doing nothing, having talent was like being pregnant; it would inevitably be noticed eventually.
The two exchanged a few casual conversations, giving each other compliments.
Then the conversation moved to the main topic.
Indeed, as Lu Yunhai had said, Yang Tianqing had some connections.
He had sent the video of Ji Xinghuo at the Sheye Cup to a few friends the day before, and all had responded.
Three were Hunting Groups, one was a Star Realm Exploration Company, and another was a Class A league club with robust financial strength and an experienced coaching team, currently aiming for a push into the Super League.
All were very interested in Ji Xinghuo.
As long as Ji Xinghuo was willing, they could immediately arrange for interviews and trials, with highly attractive contracts being offered.
"Thank you for your kind offer, Director Yang, but I currently have no plans to join any company or club," Ji Xinghuo politely but firmly declined.
He had already signed a contract with the Sword Bureau; signing another with a different organization was illegal.
Moreover, he could not stay on Earth.
Yang Tianqing was taken aback.
He had not anticipated being rejected, but seeing Ji Xinghuo’s firm stance and his unwillingness to change his mind despite further probing, he had no choice but to let it be, his attitude naturally becoming a bit colder.
After thanking him once again, Ji Xinghuo promptly left the archery hall.