The probability of getting this Talent Fruit is somewhat of a pitfall.
However, this bit of mysticism was successful, at least it seems like a small gain.
Su Mu looked down and found a fruit resembling an apple in his hand, only it was colorful.
"If you encountered this thing in the wild... no one would dare to try it."
It looks like something that would lead to death if attempted.
The Talent Fruit melts in the mouth, and the taste is quite nice, sweet and sour. After Su Mu ate it in a few bites, besides feeling a little hot all over, there was no intense reaction.
"Maybe it needs time to be digested?"
At this moment, a message notification sounded from his phone, with Old Zhao sending detailed information about his granddaughter.
Su Mu glanced over it; Old Zhao's granddaughter currently had a Qi and Blood value of only 123 cards, and with only a month left until this year's martial exams, such a value clearly wouldn't get her into any Martial Science University.
However, this was not something he needed to worry about.
Su Mu got up and left the dormitory; by this time, the teaching building was closed. He planned to go to a 24-hour self-service printing shop outside the school to print materials, and also take a walk.
"Good evening, Teacher Su!"
Someone called out at the school gate, and Su Mu looked over in surprise, finding Sun Jianren standing guard at the gate.
"Captain Sun, thank you for your hard work."
What's past is gone, Su Mu walked out of the school with big strides. Sun Jianren watched Su Mu's back with a somewhat complicated expression; the two were now people from two different worlds.
Under the locust tree in front of the printing shop, two old men lay on Grand Tutor's chairs chatting leisurely.
"Old Li, how's your eldest grandson's application to be a counselor at Shenjiang Martial Arts University going?"
"Alas, it might not work out this time."
"Impossible, I remember your eldest grandson is at the Third Level Middle Stage, right? With such strength, he should be able to be a counselor. Shenjiang Martial Arts University isn't even a top-ranking martial university."
"Don't mention it, he said the Alien Race Battlefield in the South China Region has been a bit unrestful lately, so there are too many applicants for teaching positions this time. Previously, a Third Level Initial Stage was easily able to get selected."
Su Mu was printing materials inside the shop and happened to hear the conversation outside, feeling slightly surprised. It seems there are indeed many applicants this time.
Moreover, he hadn't previously connected the unrest in the Alien Race Battlefield with the teacher application process.
With this insight, it indeed wouldn't be stable to apply at his previous Third Level Middle Stage Qi and Blood level.
Professor Wang is indeed a benefactor to him.
Su Mu nodded to himself, deciding to work harder and seize this opportunity.
...
After Li Xue spent the whole day sulking alone in the dormitory, she found Su Mu's personal information on the school website at night.
"Su Mu, so it's him!"
"Hmph, I thought he was something special, turned out he was a security guard for over ten years. If it wasn't for luck in meeting Professor Wang, how could such a person become a teacher?"
"Just a small person who got lucky, that's all."
After cursing silently, Li Xue recalled something and revealed a schadenfreude look.
"The Alien Race Battlefield has been unstable recently. There were rumors that ordinary tutors might have to go to the battlefield for assessment; someone like him surely wouldn't have the guts to go."
"Even if he went to the battlefield, he wouldn't be able to complete the assessment, surely ending up slinking away in defeat."
Across a wall, in the neighboring girls' dormitory.
"Today was really satisfying. You all weren't there, so you didn't see it. Not only is Teacher Su handsome, but he's also good to our Mengmeng."
"Sister Yan, don't say nonsense. Teacher Su is just fair."
"Tut-tut, do you think I'd believe that?"
After a burst of laughter, someone hesitantly added.
"But I saw a post on the forum, saying our school's teachers have to go to the Alien Race Battlefield for assessment. Is Teacher Su going to the battlefield too?"
Zhao Meng's expression changed slightly, showing a touch of worry.
...
The next midday, Su Mu woke up with a groggy head, guessing it had something to do with taking the Talent Fruit yesterday.
"Let's go to the association for verification."
Su Mu felt expectant, having searched about the Talent Fruit the day before and was stunned to discover the existence of Talented Martial Artists.
Talented Martial Artists are extremely rare, one in tens of thousands, noteworthy here is that it's among Martial Artists, not ordinary people.
Information from the web indicated that common talents among Talented Martial Artists include physical enhancement, power, and speed.
Generally, testing talent requires specialized precision instruments, but such conditions aren't available at small associations.
Su Mu planned to verify his awakened superpower through conventional tests.
First, he tested Qi and Blood; this time, Su Mu applied for a test that didn't require grading certification, allowing him to conduct the test independently without an association member recording.
Qi and Blood value: 1498 calories.
"Very close to the 1500 limit; next, I need to prepare to break through to the Fourth Level."
With a Breathing Technique obtained, Su Mu now needed a Visceral Refining method.
In front of the Red Wall, Su Mu took a deep breath, Qi and Blood gathered in his right arm, and as he punched, his body trembled.
First attempt: 4895KG.
4895KG?!!!
Su Mu looked down at his right fist, eyes filled with shock.
Last best result was 2579KG, now it's nearly doubled.
And...
The official extreme punching power for a Third Level Martial Artist is 4000 kilograms, speed 60 meters per second; these are the extreme data for a non-talented Martial Artist who has undergone Secondary Bone Tempering at the Third Level.
However, he has easily surpassed the extreme punching power for Third Level Martial Artists, unleashing power beyond the Third Level.
"Looks like I've awakened a Power Talent!"
Adjusting his breathing, Su Mu continued to punch.
First attempt: 4895KG
Second attempt: 4815KG
Third attempt: 5004KG
Average punching power: 4905KG.
The highest attempt broke past the 5000 kg mark, and Su Mu let out a breath, feeling quite delighted.
Despite only obtaining a Basic Talent Fruit, Su Mu is not an Emperor Ouyang, and he guessed that his awakened talent is a Low Level Talent, yet this Low Level Talent's strength far exceeded his expectations.
After that, Su Mu also tested his speed, taking 19.23 seconds to cover a kilometer, with a speed of 52M/S, a significant improvement over the previous 44.2M/S test.
His speed still had some way to go to reach the Third Level limit, but his punching power had already exceeded the limit by 1000KG, showcasing the strength of talent.
"Mr. Su, take care!"
Leaving the association, Su Mu arrived at the school's Musashi Hall, a five-story silver building shaped like the head of a spear, housing many Martial Arts Classics.
In front of the hall stood a statue of a Martial Saint holding a spear, over ten meters tall, who was South China Region's first Martial Saint. The shape of Musashi Hall is said to be a scaled-up version of the spearhead of the Martial Saint's weapon.
The Musashi Hall is undoubtedly the core facility of every Martial Science University, where transactions are not done with Spirit Stones but require the exchange of Alien Race Battlefield Points or school Contribution Points for Martial Arts Classics.
Battlefield Points are obtained in the Alien Race Battlefield, while school Contribution Points require completing school tasks, assessment of teaching contributions, or are issued semi-annually to faculty members.
According to school regulations, a mentor could freely select a Martial Arts Classic from below the third floor of the hall upon employment.
Cultivation Techniques are crucial for Martial Artists.
Breathing Techniques and Visceral Refining methods are equivalent to Cultivation Techniques for Martial Artists, directly affecting a Martial Artist's combat power, cultivation speed, and subsequent advancement potential.
Su Mu hadn't used this opportunity previously because he wanted to save it for a Breathing Technique or Refining method.
Good steel must be used on the blade's edge.
Now the time had come!