Chen Qi pulled up a panel that only displayed the effects of 5ml of 'Essence of Wood and Plant'.
"Luo Feng, look at this!"
Luo Feng witnessed the transparent panel that suddenly appeared before him. He was initially startled, but then, after hearing Chen Qi's explanation, he understood that it was his doing.
"I've already mentioned the realms of a martial artist to you."
"The nine levels of Apprentice. On Earth, the first three are generally called: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Warrior. The next three levels are called: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced General, and the final three levels are called: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced God of War."
Chen Qi vaguely remembered the plot from the original novel. At this time, Luo Feng was still unclear about the specific divisions of martial artist levels. It wasn't until he left the detention center that Jiang Nian explained these details to him.
Luo Feng carefully read the effects of the 'Essence of Wood and Plant', and couldn't help but exclaim:
"This 'Essence of Wood and Plant' is so effective, just 5ml can bring me to the level of a High-level Warrior?"
"So precious!"
Luo Feng had heard Chen Qi say that many martial artists on Earth could only remain at the Warrior level throughout their entire lives.
"Not only that… For you, it will actually elevate you to a Mid-level General." Chen Qi smiled, as Luo Feng was not yet aware that he possessed the greatest Spiritualist talent on Earth.
Luo Feng asked in confusion, "What do you mean?"
"You'll understand everything after you drink the 'Essence of Wood and Plant' and improve," Chen Qi said, playing coy.
The reason Luo Feng hadn't been able to awaken as a Spiritualist was because his physical condition was too weak. Once he improved his physical constitution, his Spiritualist talent would naturally awaken.
"I'll understand after drinking the 'Essence of Wood and Plant'? But how could such a precious treasure be available to a commoner like me?" Luo Feng wondered, puzzled.
This cultivation resource, just 5ml of which could elevate him to an Advanced Warrior, how could it be his to use?
"Didn't I say it? I'll provide the resources for your upgrade," Chen Qi said, then addressed the System: "System, give me a loan!"
[You have prepared a loan for 'Luo Feng'. Please, the 'borrower', quickly blink three times in succession...]
"Luo Feng, blink."
"Yes."
"Then shake your head..."
"Alright!"
[Loan has been issued.]
In the System space, a ripple of spacetime quickly appeared. Before Chen Qi's soul floated a 'test tube' containing some emerald-green liquid. He gently shook the tube, and the liquid inside flowed with it.
"Go."
Chen Qi sent the Essence of Wood and Plant out of the System space.
He didn't need to fear any future time-reversal by the Lord of the Universe. His System space was hidden even from the highest rules, let alone a small Lord of the Universe.
Outside the System space, on Luo Feng's bed, a test tube sealed with a wooden stopper suddenly appeared, containing a 'green liquid'.
"Luo Feng, this is the Essence of Wood and Plant. Drink it, then cultivate the Five Hearts Towards Heaven Cultivation Technique. Your body will absorb it, enhancing your Genetic Energy and physical attributes!" Chen Qi explained.
Luo Feng gazed at the suddenly appearing test tube.
He reached out to touch it, somewhat disbelieving.
Producing an item out of thin air, this was too incredible, practically the methods of a god!
"Drink it quickly. You've already witnessed my extraordinary abilities, and I'm giving you something so precious." Chen Qi didn't mention the loan.
Anyway, the System's credit value, if Luo Feng didn't use it within his system, it had no other use. Even if Luo Feng didn't repay, it would only lower Luo Feng's credit value in his own system, with no other impact.
He, Chen Qi, wasn't the type of "good" older brother who'd say, "I'll pay for your upgrade."
"Drink!"
With a grit of his teeth, Luo Feng decisively opened the stopper of the Essence of Wood and Plant bottle and downed the liquid in the test tube, letting it flow down his throat into his body...
After entering Luo Feng's body, the Essence of Wood and Plant quickly nourished every inch of his skin and cells. Luo Feng immediately used the Five Hearts Towards Heaven Cultivation Technique to sense the cosmic energy within his body.
The Genetic Energy contained in the Essence of Wood and Plant quickly assimilated with his body, improving his physical fitness.
Everything changed extremely quickly.
In an instant, Luo Feng suddenly felt a splitting headache, but it quickly subsided.
He could feel that as his physical fitness improved, his body's strength increased, making it much easier to resist the tearing pain.
"Is this the awakening of a Spiritualist's talent?" Chen Qi, sensing the external situation through the System, noticed this scene. He noticed the painful expression on Luo Feng's face.
Luo Feng collapsed onto his bed, one hand gripping the blanket tightly. He bit down on his pillow to keep from crying out. He was in the detention center, and making too much noise would definitely attract attention.
"Hang in there, bear with it!"
Chen Qi quickly put the empty test tube and cork into his system space to hide them, preventing anyone from discovering anything unusual.
He hadn't expected it to be so difficult for Luo Feng to endure, even with the Essence of Wood and Plant improving his physical fitness.
However, compared to the original story, Luo Feng's condition was much better due to his constantly improving physical fitness.
He didn't faint from the pain triggering his body's mechanisms. His consciousness was still very clear.
It lasted for about four or five minutes.
"Hiss~"
Luo Feng endured it.
He felt the significant surge of power within his body, and the painful expression on his face gradually eased.
"Chen Qi, you didn't tell me that drinking this stuff would hurt so much!" Luo Feng couldn't help but complain.
"It's not my fault. It's because your Spiritualist talent is awakening." Chen Qi wasn't taking the blame; it was due to Luo Feng's own physical condition.
'The number one Spiritualist talent on Earth', how could its awakening be easy?
If it weren't for the Essence of Wood and Plant, it would have been even more painful, a pain that the human body couldn't bear, and the awakening of a Spiritualist could even lead to death!
"Spiritualist talent?"
At this moment, Luo Feng only had a slight understanding of the Spiritualist profession.
Chen Qi then explained, saying:
"Among the Warrior group, some possess Spiritualist talents. In the early stages of Warrior cultivation on Earth, Spiritualists have an advantage, such as using Object Control to achieve flight, or controlling many flying daggers to slaughter monsters..."
Luo Feng, who had just finished his senior year of high school and came from a civilian background, knew very little about some information.
He finally understood after listening to Chen Qi – it was related to his previous blackouts!
He was actually a Spiritualist!
He had heard some legends about Spiritualists, how they could control objects to kill enemies from afar, how they could control flight, and how Illusionists used mental attacks to kill…
Chen Qi continued to explain some common knowledge:
"Now, look inside your mind. There is a 'Dark Gold Orb'. It is the symbol of your powerful Spiritualist talent. As long as it doesn't completely disappear, your Spiritualist talent will always be about two levels higher than your physical fitness."
"A Spiritualist's level is two levels higher than a Warrior's?"
After hearing this, Luo Feng carefully assessed his current strength and felt his own physical fitness.
Afterwards, under Chen Qi's guidance, he tentatively used the 'Object Control' technique.
He focused his mental power, and his shoes gently floated up.
He could control objects at will with 'Mental Energy', performing all sorts of subtle movements and changes…
"You should be a high-level Warrior now, and your Spiritualist level may have already reached the level of an intermediate General." Chen Qi relayed the information after checking the system panel.
Luo Feng's face broke into a smile, and he couldn't help but say, "Chen Qi, you're too good to me, giving me such a precious treasure."
He was ecstatic.
A Spiritualist at the General level!
So, he could provide a good life for his parents now? Things like a big house and being well-fed and clothed shouldn't be a problem, right?
Chen Qi noticed Luo Feng's thoughts and immediately began to have a heart-to-heart with him. He couldn't let Luo Feng become complacent so easily, or he wouldn't have the motivation to repay the debt.
So, they talked about:
'Luo Hua's disability,' 'Xu Xin's family background,' and so on.
Luo Feng couldn't help but ask:
"Is there really a way to fix my brother's disability?"
"Of course. In this universe, as long as you're powerful enough, anything is possible! Your body should still be able to absorb cosmic energy now, so you can still cultivate and improve some more." Chen Qi began to paint a picture of the future.
Luo Feng agreed. Life never stops, and neither does cultivation.
With Chen Qi's full support, he would definitely become a super expert in the universe!
Watching Luo Feng, who was already immersed in cultivating the Five Hearts Towards Heaven Cultivation Technique, Chen Qi silently pondered.
"To speed up Luo Feng's repayment and facilitate the next round of loan increases, he definitely can't take the slow route of participating in the 'Warrior Assessment' and then joining a team."
"How about...?"