Knock, knock, knock.
In the deep of night.
Lin Lang had just defeated the invincible Ning Shuangyu.
He was about to take a good rest.
But suddenly, he heard someone knocking on the door.
Gu Fei called from outside:
"Are you done? Su Ran and I haven't gone to sleep yet!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Lang felt a bit embarrassed.
He could only blame himself for being a bit too harsh today.
He had made Ning Shuangyu gasp in surprise all night long.
That noise might have been a bit too loud, disturbing their rest.
He was just about to show some gentlemanly behavior, planning to sleep in the study and give the big bed in the bedroom to the three ladies.
But Gu Fei continued, "You can sleep here; I'll take Su Ran downstairs!"
Gu Fei's home was just downstairs.
Moreover, her place was much better in every aspect than Lin Lang's house.
That was indeed a good choice.
Lin Lang released his Psychic Power to check the situation on the floors above and below.
Only a few inconsequential Bugs were hiding in the elevator shaft.
There were no other dangers.
Gu Fei added, "Don't worry, I've already used my Intuition ability to check the surroundings; there's no danger!"
After these days of practice, Gu Fei's Intuition ability had been improving, and her Psychic Power could cover about five meters.
Just enough to cover the distance between 2202 and 2100.
Lin Lang felt reassured and said, "Then you guys go ahead."
Lü Suran's voice came through:
"Lin Lang! We'll see you tomorrow!"
After a while, the sound of a door opening and closing was heard.
Lin Lang kept using his Psychic Power to monitor them while activating his Spirit Wood ability, controlling the large tree outside the window to enter a state of alert.
He was afraid of any special danger that might arise, so he could provide support at the first moment.
It wasn't until they entered room 2102 that Lin Lang finally relaxed.
Turning his head, he saw the sweaty Ning Shuangyu, who was in a half-asleep state, still drowsily calling out:
"Lin Lang! You are mine! If you dare to abandon me, I will capture you and torture you severely..."
"Who tortures whom is still uncertain!"
Lin Lang's competitive spirit was ignited.
Those who had consumed Mid-Grade Physique Fruit were indeed different; their physical abilities were extraordinary.
But how could Lin Lang, with his body enhanced four times, possibly lose?
Before long, Ning Shuangyu's voice echoed throughout the room again.
...
The next morning.
Lin Lang emerged from the bedroom.
He felt completely refreshed, with no trace of fatigue.
He had prepared breakfast for the ladies in advance and placed it on the dining table.
Then he went to the study.
"Now I don't need Superpower Fruit; I can absorb energy and strengthen myself!"
"However, the efficiency of this method of energy absorption is incredibly low!"
"I wonder if the method of meditative practice can speed up the energy absorption of Superpower Fruit, and if it still applies to Red Mist?"
He sat cross-legged on the computer chair.
At first, there were no significant changes.
But gradually, he noticed that occasionally, one or two breaths would trigger subtle reactions both inside and outside his body.
It was as if a magnet passed by, slightly attracting the iron objects along its path.
He followed this feeling.
Continuously trying again and again.
Finally!
A marvelous attraction appeared within him! The Red Mist that filled the world rushed in through the window, eagerly entering his mouth and nose!
With every breath Lin Lang took!
It felt as if he had consumed a Mid-Grade Superpower Fruit! The Superpower Core within him seemed like a glutton, feasting on the endless mist! The brightness and size of the Superpower Core were continuously increasing!
Inhale.
Exhale.
The sound of wind rushed by his ears.
If someone were high above at that moment, looking down.
They would see that the mist that had enveloped the entire Happiness Residential Complex was no longer calm and serene as before.
Instead, it was gradually forming a vortex towards a certain point in the center! The vast mist was continuously pouring into the center of the vortex!
In an instant!
The community was filled with howling winds! The large tree that had grown to Lin Lang's window shook its branches and leaves vigorously, making a rustling sound.
People thought a storm was about to arrive and hurriedly closed their doors and windows.
Outside, the three women were discussing:
"It's going to rain heavily!"
...
Finally.
Lin Lang opened his eyes.
The wild wind outside calmed in an instant.
Everything returned to tranquility.
The Superpower Core within Lin Lang had transformed into a golden bead! It resembled the so-called "golden elixir" from fantasy novels! But Lin Lang knew this was definitely not it.
At least, he currently did not possess the ability to fly or move through the earth!
He checked his combat power information: [Lin Lang]
[Combat Power: S+]
[Body: Four-time enhancement]
[Superpower: Intuition (Level 9); Spirit Wood (Level 5)]
Without consuming the golden element fruit.
He had relied solely on absorbing the power of Red Mist to elevate his Spirit Wood ability from Level 3 to Level 5.
Lin Lang knew how difficult it was to upgrade this Spirit Wood ability.
He had once eliminated hundreds of Mid-Grade element fruits without managing to raise this ability by even one level.
Yet now, he had jumped two levels in one go!
This proved just how much mist he had absorbed during that period of meditation! However.
This Red Mist, which he did not know where it came from, was spreading throughout the world.
Now, with the naked eye, there was still no sign of any depletion.
Lin Lang was still pondering whether he could rely on his own strength to completely absorb this Red Mist.
It seemed unlikely now.
"Huh? Is it already getting dark?"
Lin Lang was surprised to find that the sky outside had darkened.
During his meditation just now.
He had entered a state of profound focus, completely unaware of the passage of time! He thought he had only meditated for half an hour.
In reality.
He had sat from morning until evening?! He hadn't eaten all day.
Yet at this moment, he felt no hunger at all! He even felt better than ever!
As if all his bodily functions had reached their peak!
"Nourishing the body!"
"Is this the effect of Red Mist?"
"No wonder those Ferocious Beasts outside grow so quickly!"
Lin Lang pondered thoughtfully.
After that.
He released his Psychic Power, searching for the figures of the "Patrol Team" within the building.
After all, they were his personally invested potential stocks.
He was still quite concerned about them.
They had finished their work for the day and were resting in a room on the third floor.
Lin Lang slightly focused his attention and listened in, discovering they were discussing something about sending messages on WeChat! He took out his phone to check.
He found that they had just posted a few pictures in the group, all showing the Bugs they had killed.
Accompanied by a message:
"The greater the ability! The greater the responsibility! As a Superpowered individual, it is our duty to solve problems for everyone! Today we killed quite a few Bugs; once I clear all the Bugs in the building, everyone can go out with peace of mind!"
"Sounds like a work report."
Lin Lang chuckled.
Young people are indeed full of energy! Others in the group were also praising them.
But more than that, there was envy towards the Superpowered individuals.
And mockery directed at Lin Bulang:
"Indeed, those who have awakened Superpower are impressive @The Light of Righteousness"
"Those Bugs in the corridor are no match for you at all! So strong!"
"Big brother is so handsome! I want to have your babies! @The Light of Righteousness"
"Both are Superpowered individuals; look at The Light of Righteousness, then look at Lin Bulang! One is eliminating harm for the people, while the other is indifferent!"
"No comparison, no harm!"
...
These people have been stepping on one while lifting another for quite some time now.
Lin Lang didn't mind this at all.
He felt quite gratified that a Superpower Fruit he casually gave out could exert such powerful strength in their hands.
At this moment.
In a certain room in Unit 1, Building C of Happiness Residential Complex.
A couple lived there.
Their supplies were limited, and they had just shared a pack of instant noodles, barely replenishing some energy, and were preparing to go to bed to reduce energy consumption.
"What are we goin
g to do? The food at home is running low."
The husband was quite troubled, so he went to the balcony.
He usually smoked here, and although he had no cigarettes left in his hand, he still stood there, lost in thought.
Suddenly!
The husband let out a scream: "Wife! Come look! There's a purple little fruit growing here; is it the Superpower fruit they talk about online?!"