3: Chapter 3 Shopping

The wait was always agonizing.

He watched as there were still several hours until midnight.

With nothing to do, Lu Chen opened his Optical Computer.

He began searching through web forums.

He was full of curiosity about this world's cultivation System.

Was everyone's power the same...

After they finished their Awakening?

It didn't take long...

For him to find the answer.

No.

There had never been fairness in this world.

It was true in his past life.

And it was the same in this life.

In fact...

Even the human limit of 500 to 600 kilograms...

Was not such a clear boundary...

For certain exceptionally gifted individuals.

After all...

500 to 600 kilograms was only the limit for most people.

There were always geniuses in this world who could exceed that limit.

In the history of the Human Alliance...

There were many geniuses whose strength exceeded the 600-kilogram limit...

Even before their Awakening.

Of course...

It wouldn't be too exaggerated.

However, beyond 600 kilograms...

Every extra kilogram...

Represented a different tier of talent.

Setting aside those geniuses who defied common logic...

Even if Awakened ones of the same attribute started with similar base strength...

That was only in terms of raw power.

A warrior's combat power was composed of many facets.

Besides base strength...

There were also Combat Techniques and weapons.

Whether it was high-tech weaponry or powerful Combat Techniques...

Mastering these external forces...

Could naturally double a person's combat power.

Of course...

There was also a special yet crucial factor.

Comprehension Ability.

Even if everyone learned the exact same Combat Technique...

Their performance in battle could still differ vastly.

In this, Comprehension Ability played a decisive role.

Naturally...

Combat talent, combat intuition...

Were all important factors that widened the gap.

When all these factors were combined...

They could be summarized in one word.

Talent.

Innate talent.

It was also the most important factor in changing one's fate.

After the Awakening of talent and stepping onto the path of cultivation...

Some people could awaken unique talents.

These talents might be elemental attributes.

For example, special attribute talents like Wind, Lightning, Ice, Light, and Darkness.

They could also manifest in other physical aspects.

Such as innate Divine Power, faster speed, or stronger defense.

Or perhaps more specialized abilities.

Like being better at healing, having better vision, or more sensitive hearing.

However...

Not everyone had a special talent.

But every Genius had a special talent.

As Lu Chen read the introductions online...

His heart burned with excitement.

He couldn't help but wonder.

What would happen if he also awakened a special talent?

He thought excitedly.

Combined with the Heaven-Defying functions of the System...

Attributes doubled.

Could his talent also be doubled?

He thought with mounting exhilaration.

Finally...

He could no longer stay awake...

And fell into a deep sleep filled with anticipation.

...

The next morning.

Sunlight spilled across the head of the bed through the window.

Lu Chen woke up.

He gave a lazy stretch.

His first thought was to open the status panel.

[Ding! The Sign-in Doubling System is at your service. A new day, a new beginning. Would you like to sign in?]

Just as the interface opened...

The familiar prompt sounded.

Lu Chen felt invigorated.

He said impatiently.

"Sign in!"

Immediately, the prompt sounded again.

[Ding! Sign-in successful.]

Following that...

The panel flickered slightly.

The content on the interface changed.

Name: Lu Chen

Strength: 2

Spirit: 2

Lu Chen blinked.

His body didn't feel particularly different.

It was just that his perception seemed a bit keener than before.

It was easier to concentrate.

His vision had improved slightly.

His body also seemed a bit lighter.

Was this the effect of doubling his physical attributes?

He wondered curiously.

Afterwards, he got up and washed up.

He went out for breakfast.

Today was the weekend.

There were no classes at school.

And he had no other plans.

So he decided to go out...

To familiarize himself a bit with the city.

Lu Chen chose a highly futuristic motorcycle from the garage.

This was a high school graduation gift from his father.

It could easily reach speeds of 400 kilometers per hour.

Although Lu Chen didn't know how to ride a motorcycle...

The original owner of the body had often taken it out for joyrides.

When he sat on the bike...

A familiar feeling welled up within him.

It was almost like he knew it instinctively.

He kicked the accelerator.

With a hum, he set off on the road.

Of course...

His riding speed was quite slow.

He first arrived at a large shopping mall.

The Awakening Assessment was coming up soon.

He planned to buy a Training Uniform.

The original owner seemed to have had no hope for his own Awakening Assessment.

He hadn't even prepared a Training Uniform specifically for warrior training.

As he stood before the dazzling array of clothes racks...

Filtering through the garments one by one...

His gaze suddenly fell upon a girl not far away.

His breath hitched.

The girl had fair skin...

And a tall, slender figure.

She was wearing a fashionable violet windbreaker...

Paired with a well-fitting turtleneck sweater.

Her temperament was stunning.

The moment he saw her...

Lu Chen's heart inexplicably skipped a beat.

"Why am I having this kind of reaction?"

He was puzzled.

He wasn't some green, inexperienced boy.

How could his heart suddenly race just by seeing a young girl?

Then he understood.

This wasn't his reaction.

It was the instinctive emotion of the original owner's body.

That girl was named Luo Nianwei.

She was his classmate.

And the object of the original owner's secret crush.

She excelled in both academics and sports.

Her dream was to be admitted to Star Dou Academy, the highest institution of the Human Alliance.

Although her family background was ordinary...

She was very hardworking.

She trained her physical fitness in the school's practice room every day.

Today...

She didn't seem to be shopping alone.

Beside her was an even younger girl.

Perhaps her younger sister.

Just like her...

She was youthful and beautiful.

Unlike the original owner...

Lu Chen didn't see them through a filter.

He walked up openly...

To greet her.

"Hi, Nianwei."

Luo Nianwei turned around at the sound.

She was slightly stunned when she saw who it was.

"Lu Chen?"

Her tone was surprised.

Her expression held obvious bewilderment.

In her impression...

This classmate had always been silent and reticent.

Aside from Ke Ji...

He almost never spoke to anyone else.

Why was he suddenly so enthusiastic?

Despite her bewilderment...

She still gave a polite smile.

"Hi..."

The young girl, Luo Nianyin, secretly sized up Lu Chen with curiosity.

He was quite handsome.

Her sister seemed to know him.

Lu Chen smiled gently.

He also greeted the little girl.

"Hello."

Caught peeking...

Luo Nianyin shyly hid behind her sister, Luo Nianwei.