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While thinking, Su Mo opened his system panel.
When he had previously broken through to level 10, he hadn't even had the chance to check his panel.
Now, having consecutively broken through two more levels, he wanted to see what his current attributes were.
[Name: Su Mo]
[Level: 12]
[Awakened Abilities: Absolute Defense, Heart of Slaughter]
[Title: National College Entrance Exam Champion (Currently equipped, hidden at the moment, can be actively displayed)]
(College Entrance Exam Champion Title: When equipped, reputation within Great Xia increases by 30%, experience gain speed increases by 10%, all attributes boosted by 2%)
[Strength: 1066] (Base attribute 1016 + level-up increase of 30 + title bonus of 20)
[Defense: max]
[Speed: 1050 (1000 + 30 + 20)]
[Constitution: 1050 (1000 + 30 + 20)]
[Critical Hit: 1050% (1000 + 30 + 20)]
[Spirit: 624 (582 + 30 + 12)]
[Skills: Mountain Collapse Lv 3, Frenzied Strike, Attack Rebound, Defensive Force Field]
[System Space: 1300 cubic meters]
[Free Attribute Points Available: 3]
Looking at his attributes, all of which had broken past a thousand except for his spirit attribute, Su Mo felt deeply satisfied.
Especially the title of College Entrance Exam Champion—not only was it incredibly cool to have it atop his head, but it also provided a 2% attribute bonus. Most importantly, it came with that 10% increase in experience gain speed.
Though Su Mo wasn't someone who liked to show off, who wouldn't love a boy with the four grand words "College Entrance Exam Champion" above his head?
The only slight dissatisfaction was that, despite gaining three levels in a row, all his attributes had only increased by 30 points each.
After all, having grown accustomed to feasting on lavish gains—attributes jumping by hundreds or even thousands at a time—this measly 30-point increase was something Su Mo genuinely looked down on.
But that was only for Su Mo. For others, let alone 30 points, even a single attribute point was something they'd want to split in half and use sparingly—30 points was a dream.
Su Mo shook his head slightly, casting all the random, chaotic thoughts out of his mind.
Right now, the most important thing was to go home and awaken his older sister.
Originally, when he'd obtained the Forced Awakening ability, Su Mo had already wanted to awaken Su Yu.
But back then, he'd been afraid something might go wrong with it, so he hadn't acted.
Now, however, things were different—he'd learned from his master how to use Forced Awakening properly.
Acting on his thoughts, Su Mo paid no attention to the swarm of reporters rushing toward him.
With his speed attribute of 1050 bursting forth, his figure vanished in an instant, leaving only an afterimage where he'd stood.
Seeing this scene, on any normal day, these reporters would have already started jotting down notes about him.
Then, using their professional privileges, they'd write a several-thousand-word essay and post it online for everyone to denounce him.
They'd done this more than once. For an ordinary College Entrance Exam Champion—or even a child of a prominent family—facing their essays would undoubtedly be a massive headache.
But when it came to Su Mo, they were powerless. Not only did they not dare to smear him, they had to praise him fervently. The reason was simple: Su Mo was this year's College Entrance Exam Champion.
Speaking of this year's college entrance exam registration, what set it apart from previous years was that figure known as the Blood Slaughter God, Tu Hongwu.
Seeing Su Mo disappear, the group of reporters exchanged awkward glances. Though Old Man Wang also knew these reporters wouldn't dare write essays against Su Mo, he stepped forward at the right moment to ease the tension, saying, "Little Mo's just an impatient kid. Don't take it to heart. Besides, he just became the College Entrance Exam Champion—shouldn't he go home to share the good news instead of chatting with you all here? Don't you agree?"
At these words, all the reporters let out awkward chuckles before once again turning their microphones toward Old Man Wang, eager to learn more about Su Mo.
"Sister, I'm back!"
Before the door even opened, Su Mo's voice rang out.
Su Yu stood up from the sofa and walked to the door to open it. Seeing Su Mo, she smiled helplessly. "Really, you've become the College Entrance Exam Champion, and you're still so reckless."
As she spoke, she tidied up his clothes, which had become slightly disheveled from running too fast.
Watching his sister fix his clothes, Su Mo spoke with uncontainable excitement. "Sister, I'm this year's College Entrance Exam Champion! I did it!"
Su Yu smiled warmly and tapped his forehead with her finger. "Alright, alright, I knew my little Mo was the best. Tell me, to reward our little Mo for becoming this year's champion, what do you want to eat today? I'll make anything for you."
"No need. I'm planning to eat out later. But right now, I've got something good for you."
With that, Su Mo grabbed Su Yu's hand and pulled her inside. With a flick of his palm, a pitch-black stone appeared in his hand.
It was the Forced Awakening Stone—the very one he'd snatched from Gongsun Mu, er, a gift from his master.
"This is a welcome gift from my master. It can let someone who failed to awaken try again. Sister, hurry and give it a shot."
Su Yu's face lit up at the mention of a gift from Su Mo, but she still shook her head firmly. "No, no, this is something your master gave you. How could I use it?
Besides, just hearing the name, it sounds incredibly valuable. Honestly, your sister doesn't care that much about awakening. I'm content just watching our little Mo grow up slowly, become a powerful awakened one, and carry on the Su family line. Then I'll help you look after the kids."
As she spoke, a faint glimmer of longing appeared on Su Yu's face, as if she truly wanted to live such a simple, quiet life.
"No way! I specifically asked my master for this just for you. Come on, stop talking so much and try it already."
With that, Su Mo took Su Yu's hand, pricked her index finger lightly, and let a drop of blood fall onto the Forced Awakening Stone.
A brilliant white light illuminated the entire living room. At first, a flicker of panic crossed Su Yu's face.
But when she saw the resolute expression on Su Mo's face beneath that radiant glow, a gentle smile once again graced her features.
As the light faded, Su Mo looked at Su Yu with a hint of nervousness. "Sister, did you awaken successfully? Quick, tell me—what ability did you get?"
Su Yu stretched out a slender hand and gently patted Su Mo's head. "Our little Mo's really grown up, hasn't he? He's even learned to care about his sister."
Hearing her teasing tone, Su Mo anxiously tried to ask again, but Su Yu burst into a soft laugh. "Alright, little Mo, can you tell your sister what kind of profession you'd like me to awaken?"
Su Mo paused at her words. "Isn't awakening random? Can you actually choose?"
Su Yu glanced at the four options floating before her eyes, tapped Su Mo's forehead again, and chuckled softly. "Pfft, I was just asking you. Did you really believe it?"
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