Professor Wang motioned for Xiao Jie to sit cross-legged on the cushion in the center, facing due east. Yue Nan Nan and Zhu Zi took their places behind him, on the left and right. Finally, Professor Wang sat in front of Xiao Jie, directly opposite him, and asked, "Young man, are you ready? Make sure to relax your body and focus your mind."

Xiao Jie took a deep breath and nodded at the professor. Both Yue Nan Nan and Zhu Zi also indicated they were ready.

The professor opened the small flask in his hand and said, "This is a special brew made from wild mountain herbs and genetic medicine. It can strengthen your muscles and bones, nourish your organs, and open your energy channels. Take a sip—it will enhance the effect of our ritual. But don't drink too much; it's quite potent." With that, he handed the flask to Xiao Jie with a smile.

As Xiao Jie took the flask, a rich, intoxicating aroma filled the room. The scent alone was enough to make one feel invigorated. What would a sip do? With a sense of curiosity, Xiao Jie took a large gulp and swallowed it. The liquor was fragrant, without the strong medicinal taste of other herbal spirits, and had a hint of fruitiness. As a liquor salesman, Xiao Jie thought, "If I could add a label to this and market it, it would sell like hotcakes." But soon, he felt a surge of energy in his abdomen, spreading throughout his body. The professor advised Xiao Jie to close his eyes. When he did, he saw a cluster of energy forming inside him, radiating a clear purple light. The energy suddenly split into twelve streams, flowing through his body along the twelve main meridians and eight extraordinary meridians. At the same time, the professor, Yue Nan Nan, and Zhu Zi began their Tri-Celestial Transference Ritual. They extended their right arms, forming sword-like gestures with their hands, pointing toward Xiao Jie. Golden light shot from their fingers, converging above Xiao Jie's head, slowly flowing into him like an hourglass.

The Tri-Celestial Transference Ritual is not overly complex. It involves three powerful individuals channeling their life force to mimic the heavenly, earthly, and human energies, transferring them into the recipient's body to unlock their latent potential. The recipient's innate talent and potential determine how much energy they can absorb and what abilities they can manifest.

As the ritual progressed, the lighting in the room flickered erratically. After fifteen minutes, the transference was complete. In that instant, a pillar of light as thick as an ancient pine tree descended from above, piercing through the roof and enveloping Xiao Jie. The entire space seemed to twist and warp. The three people beside him were taken aback, a hint of fear in their eyes. This was an unprecedented phenomenon! Xiao Jie, of course, had no idea of the shock he had caused. It was as if someone had moved a sacred mountaintop to another peak in an instant.

When the space stabilized and the ritual ended, Xiao Jie opened his eyes and felt the surge of energy in his body. He saw the complex and strange looks from the three people around him, even from those beside him.

This time, it was Xiao Jie who spoke first. "Thank you! Really, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I can feel the benefits of this ritual. I can confirm that I now have many superhuman abilities. I can't even think of anything I can't do anymore. Ha ha, I've hit the jackpot!"

Professor Wang was the first to recover from his shock. He smiled at Xiao Jie and said, "Xiao Jie, let's see what you can do."

Yue Nan Nan and Zhu Zi eagerly echoed the sentiment, asking Xiao Jie to demonstrate his abilities.

Xiao Jie had no intention of refusing. "Sure, let's go outside. I feel a bit too energetic, so let's see what I can do now. Who knows, I might be some kind of monster now." He laughed and led them out into the courtyard.

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The three stood in a row under the eaves, while Xiao Jie moved to the center of the courtyard, ready to show off. With a smile, he disappeared in a wave-like blur. When he reappeared, he was floating above the others. He raised his left hand, sending a bolt of lightning from his index finger that struck the top of a peach tree, reducing a few large peaches to ash without harming the branches. The control was incredible! Then Xiao Jie disappeared again. The others heard his voice from inside the house.

"I'm in here! Come on in! Ha ha ha!" Xiao Jie laughed, clearly pleased with himself.

The three followed his voice back into the house. They saw Xiao Jie sitting on a chair, and their expressions shifted. Xiao Jie hadn't demonstrated overwhelming power, but he'd used invisibility, flight, lightning manipulation, and teleportation in an instant. This was not something to be taken lightly. Yet, what he said next shocked them even more.

"I should really thank you all. I never thought I'd become a superhuman. Now I can do things like X-ray vision and super hearing. I also have at least three powerful offensive abilities that I can't show you because they're too dangerous. I know I'm not crazy, and I know I won't have many chances to show them to you." Xiao Jie was no longer the weak, helpless young man he was when he first encountered Yue Nan Nan's binding light. He now felt like a superhero standing on high, hands on hips, looking down upon the world. It felt fantastic.

Yue Nan Nan suddenly remembered something. "Professor, you said he has twenty-four pairs of chromosomes with complete genetic information. Does that have anything to do with his great potential?"

Professor Wang nodded. "Yes, every person is born with twenty-four pairs of chromosomes. Among those twenty-four pairs, twenty-three contain genetic information, and one pair is blank. Some people have partial information in the twenty-fourth pair, but it's rare. These people are considered ideal for cultivation in China, and in the West, they're seen as mutants. But Xiao Jie's twenty-fourth pair is just as complete as the other twenty-three, meaning it's fully loaded with genetic information. You can understand why he's so powerful now, right?"

Yue Nan Nan inhaled sharply, a bead of sweat forming on her forehead. Zhu Zi wasn't as surprised, given his work with the professor at the Institute of Life Sciences. The oldest among them, Professor Wang, was the first to regain his composure.

The professor asked eagerly, "So, what do you think? Will you join us? We need you—you're a natural mission-bearer. To be honest, your abilities could change the course of human destiny. You might be a little inexperienced now, but with some training, you could surpass everyone who came before you. Join us, Xiao Jie! The whole world needs you!" Professor Wang spoke with sincerity, his eyes fixed on Xiao Jie like a wolf eyeing its prey, unwilling to let him go.

"Join us, Professor Wang is rarely wrong. You have such great power—it proves he's right," Zhu Zi chimed in, sharing his thoughts. Yue Nan Nan simply gazed at Xiao Jie with hope, not saying a word.

Xiao Jie hesitated once more. As he bowed his head in deep thought, the room fell silent.

It was nearly 8 PM. The sky outside was getting dark, and a breeze was picking up. Although there was no sign of disturbance at the gate, five figures had appeared in the courtyard. These five creatures seemed to lack breath, making them difficult to detect. They were watching the room intently.

Of the four people in the room, despite Professor Wang's age and knowledge, the strongest in terms of skill was the renowned Goddess, Yue Nan Nan. While no one else sensed the intruders, Yue Nan Nan did.

She whispered to the others, "The companions of the one I killed earlier are here—five of them, and they're powerful. We need to be careful."

Professor Wang replied, "Really? They're getting bold. In recent years, they've become more active and daring. This level of provocation hasn't been seen in centuries."

Zhu Zi was the first to act, heading toward the door. "If they're looking for trouble, let's give them a taste. If they want a fight, they better have the strength to back it up. Otherwise, they're just being reckless."

Professor Wang and Yue Nan Nan followed him out. Only Xiao Jie stood there, puzzled.

He thought to himself, "Since class ended today, I've been encountering weird things. Maybe this is destiny. I'm a man—I can't run from fate. If this is my calling, I have to face it. They made me a superhuman—what does that mean? They have high expectations for me. Even if their talk seems far-fetched, they did do some pretty amazing things. I should at least go outside and see what's happening. If I can help, I will. I'll figure out the rest later." With that, Xiao Jie strode confidently toward the door.