Wang Lie opened his status screen and saw that he currently had 5,000 EXP. He decided to improve his stats, adjusting them as follows:
Strength: 28 (previously 13) – Increase: +15
Speed: 30 (previously 6) – Increase: +24
Agility: 25 (previously 7) – Increase: +18
After upgrading, Wang Lie felt significant changes in his body.
Next, he accessed his System Inventory and drank the Narrow Wash potion. Almost immediately, a deadly pain spread through his bones. The pain was so intense that he passed out.
In the morning, he regained consciousness. As he stood, a screen popped up:
System Notification:
"Your bones have been reconstructed. They are now ten times stronger than before."
Wang Lie had breakfast, preparing for his test at Hunter X, an organization designed to evaluate potential hunters. Once he arrived, he registered for the test and entered the examination hall, where he was greeted by Kael Zhang, the examiner.
Kael explained the available tests:
Elemental Test – Checks for elemental powers (e.g., water, light).
Normal Test – Assesses physical strength.
Unique Power Test – Evaluates unique powers (e.g., mind control, telekinesis).
Wang Lie selected the Normal and Unique Power Tests since he had no elemental powers yet. Kael informed him that his performance would determine his rank.
Using Status Ability on Kael Zhang
Species: Human
Age: 30 years
Ability: Water
Special Ability: Mana Thread
A skill that allows the user to create threads out of mana, too fine to be seen by the naked eye and sharp enough to cut metal.
Skills:
• Water Shield
• Aqua Slash
• Tide Manipulation
Wang Lie decided to use his Copy Ability on Kael, selecting the Mana Thread ability. The System responded:
System Condition:
"To copy this ability, you must shock the examiner with your performance."
The examiner directed Wang Lie to punch a machine with full force. Wang Lie's punch registered as C-Rank Hunter Power.
Kael then instructed him to demonstrate any special power on the examiner. Wang Lie thought to himself, "I'll have to surprise him to meet the System's condition. I'll go all out."
He began by charging Kael with a dagger, which Kael avoided using his water ability. Wang Lie created distance, then threw the dagger with enhanced strength while rushing toward Kael. When Kael blocked the attack, Wang Lie activated his Blind skill, momentarily immobilizing him. Taking advantage of the distraction, Wang Lie used Night Walker to close the distance, holding his dagger near Kael's face.
System Notification:
"Condition met. Mana Thread ability copied successfully."
Shocked ,Kael Zhang laughed. "I only asked you to show your power, and you defeated me! Very impressive."
Wang Lie apologized, but Kael reassured him, "No problem. I was honestly shocked by your strength. You're ranked C for now, but I didn't use my full power either. Collect your Hunter ID from the office. By the way, my name is Kael Zhang."
Wang Lie: "My name is Wang Lie."
As he left, Wang Lie thought, "If he'd used Mana Thread, things could've turned deadly. It's clear why he's an examiner with such a dangerous ability, though he's ranked C."