Three items, two One-Yen Spike chances.
Without hesitation, Li Mu used the two units of rene in his pocket to instantly spike the Frozen Devil Fruit and Super Soldier Serum. When given a chance like this, the best course is always to secure the most valuable and practical items.
"Spike successful!"
As those four glowing words appeared on the virtual panel—visible only to him—a patterned, spiral-shaped fruit and a slender tube of glowing blue serum materialized beside him.
"They say Devil Fruits taste terrible… but how bad can it be?"
Curious, Li Mu picked up the Frozen Fruit and took a bite.
"Blergh!"
The taste was indescribably awful—biting into raw bitterness layered with stale seawater. He gagged and stumbled into the bathroom, rinsing his mouth out dozens of times before the flavor dulled enough for him to breathe again.
The power, however, had settled into him.
Li Mu returned to his room, standing before the faucet. He flicked a finger at the stream of water—and in an instant, it froze solid into a translucent icicle.
"Not bad."
The Frozen Fruit ability fit him like a glove. Its power felt intuitive—natural. He didn't even need to think about it.
"With this, beating Morad, master of the Yixin Dojo, won't be a problem."
He glanced at the updated system panel floating in the air.
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Name: Li Mu
Constitution: 22
Spirit: 15
Strength: 16
Agility: 16
Devil Fruit Ability: Frozen Fruit (Awakening Level: 10%)
Item: Super Soldier Serum
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The moment the Frozen Fruit power had integrated into his body, it increased his constitution, strength, agility, and even spirit—each by a solid five points. He could feel the difference in every fiber of his being.
"I've got to strike while the iron's hot."
Without delay, he retrieved the shimmering blue serum from his pants pocket. Taking a deep breath, he popped the cap and downed it in one gulp.
The serum ignited like a furnace inside him.
"So hot!"
His whole body burned, as if molten iron flowed through his veins.
This version of the Super Soldier Serum didn't require injections—its oral format was more convenient, but came with violent aftereffects. Energy surged through him chaotically, causing his body temperature to spike off the charts.
"Freeze!"
Channeling the Frozen Fruit power, Li Mu cooled himself rapidly. This was why he had consumed the Devil Fruit first—it gave him an emergency valve for handling the serum's rampage.
Within seconds, the digital thermometer in the corner of his display showed his core body temperature returning to normal.
An hour passed before the transformation was complete. He could finally breathe steadily again.
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Name: Li Mu
Constitution: 30
Spirit: 18
Strength: 22
Agility: 20
Devil Fruit Ability: Frozen Fruit (Awakening Level: 15%)
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The serum had significantly boosted his physical stats—every category saw a surge. Even his mastery over the Frozen Fruit increased by five percent.
Looking at the updated stats, Li Mu's blood boiled—not from the serum this time, but from pure excitement. He needed to test this power.
Only a real fight could show what he was now capable of.
Gon.
He was the perfect sparring partner—honest, strong, always up for a challenge.
Li Mu slipped out of his room and knocked softly on Gon's door.
"Hey, Gon. Still awake?"
"Yup!"
Gon jumped out of bed and opened the door in his pajamas, eyes gleaming.
"Li Mu? What's up?"
"I want to test something with you. Let's have a quick spar."
"Awesome!"
Gon was instantly fired up.
"My strength's been going up too. This time, I'll beat you for sure!"
"Let's sneak out. If Aunt Mito or Grandma Mitene finds out we're fighting at night again, we'll get lectured to death."
Li Mu whispered conspiratorially.
"Got it."
Gon nodded like it was routine. He closed the door behind him silently—clearly not the first time he and Li Mu had done this.
Once outside, they both sighed in relief. Aunt Mito hadn't stirred.
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Greenhill Clearing.
The moonlight bathed the field in silver.
Li Mu and Gon stood facing each other under the night sky, a cool breeze brushing past them.
"Old rule," Li Mu grinned.
"Loser runs to the village kiosk and buys drinks."