Being watched by four or five people was nothing to He Li. After all, he had seen much bigger scenes. Back during the expert consultation, he had remained as calm as a rock with seven or eight doctors, plus interns and nurses, a dozen people gathered around his hospital bed.
What's more, he had been enduring people's pointing fingers all along.
With only five people now, it was hardly a problem.
Would someone who had seen giant waves be afraid of mere splashes?
He Li first nodded at Sister Jiang, as she was the most familiar person to him there.
Sister Jiang showed no embarrassment. The captain had told her yesterday that He Li had always been under their surveillance.
She had been acting with He Li, but who knew He Li was on the third level, a true actor.
Susan patted He Li's shoulder and said, "Alright, we'll do introductions later. Min Liang, come with me. We'll conduct tests on He Li."
The young man with heavy dark circles under his eyes scratched his messy hair and yawned, nodding.
Then,
Susan led He Li and Min Liang into an adjacent room, which resembled a laboratory, filled with various instruments and display screens.
He Li thought to himself, "This is more luxurious than a mental hospital's consultation room."
Susan sat down at a computer, typed a few keys, and then said to He Li, who was looking around curiously, "It's been confirmed that you are a dual-ability user who has awakened spiritual power and unlocked the first stage of the gene lock. This test is mainly to evaluate your strength."
He Li nodded. His purpose for joining the Spiritual Management Association was to learn the cultivation methods of spiritual warriors and the ways to unlock the gene lock.
"Then let's begin," Susan nodded at He Li and then looked at Min Liang.
"Okay."
Min Liang responded, operated a computer, and then moved to a device similar to a chest X-ray machine, adjusting the equipment.
Watching the two busy themselves, He Li also prepared.
After Min Liang finished adjusting, he looked back and asked in confusion, "He Li, why are you taking off your clothes?"
Susan also looked up, watching He Li, who was wearing a tight-fitting vest, with curiosity.
He Li blinked, "Aren't we testing? I've seen in novels that they use strength testers and things like that, so..."
Min Liang paused and said, "You should read fewer novels. Like TV shows, they're all lies."
"Come on, hold this. Listen to my instructions, and we'll start the test."
Min Liang handed He Li something that looked like a grip strength trainer.
He Li took it and examined it curiously.
Min Liang returned to the computer, typing as he spoke, "Spiritual power awakeners are called spiritual warriors. It's another transformation after the vitality of the body's cells reaches its peak, producing spiritual power. Therefore, the main manifestation of spiritual warriors is the transformation of their physique. As the spiritual power level increases, the body will also be continuously strengthened."
"Like Bai Fei, you are a dual-ability user with both spiritual power and special abilities. Now we will test your spiritual power level."
"Okay," He Li said, holding the grip strength trainer, "What should I do?"
"Just squeeze it," Min Liang replied.
"Oh." He Li followed the instructions and squeezed it gently, thinking to himself, "Is this thing... reliable? Why is it so different from what's written in novels? There's no flashy strength tester, nor a crystal ball that can be shattered by spiritual power."
"Are their tests all this... bland?"
While He Li was lost in thought, Min Liang's data was already out.
"Level three spiritual warrior, medium physique strength, talent level: A-class."
After reporting the data, Min Liang looked at Susan.
Susan hummed and then said to He Li, "Next, we'll test your special abilities. Special abilities are acquired after humans unlock their gene locks, but not everyone has the ability to unlock their gene locks. Those who have unlocked their gene locks and gained special abilities are called: ability users."
"Based on the type of special ability, they can be classified into three categories: Manifestation, Telekinesis, and Transformation."
"The biggest characteristic of Manifestation ability users is that their abilities manifest as various weapons or items."
"Telekinesis is much more complex. It includes psychic control, elemental control, and mental imagination. Any ability generated by willpower and spirit is a Telekinesis ability user."
"Transformation abilities mainly manifest in oneself, such as turning into a werewolf, becoming a super soldier, or transforming into something else."
"He Li, do you... understand?" Susan asked, looking at He Li, who seemed a bit dazed, thinking he couldn't process it all at once.
"Oh," He Li reacted and casually replied, "I understand."
In fact, he hadn't heard what Susan was saying at all. Because Li Qin, who had suddenly appeared, was chattering in his ear, sighing incessantly. His sighs had progressed from light and melancholic to a state of despair.
Li Qin, this middle-aged uncle, was neurotic, his words and attitude exuding pessimism.
"He Li, use your ability with your left hand, and then squeeze the tester with your right hand," Susan said.
"Okay," He Li replied and then said to Li Qin, who was still mumbling, "Uncle Li, we'll discuss where to commit suicide later. Use your ability first so I can get on the job."
Li Qin glanced at He Li weakly, then waved his hand and said, "You use it yourself. You can use it. I'm not in a good mood right now. If I accidentally destroy this place, it won't be good."
He Li also sighed. These people were really difficult when they were having episodes. Why couldn't they be normal like me?
Susan and Min Liang exchanged glances. Who was He Li talking to?
But before they could wonder, they felt a pressure on their bodies, as if something heavy was pressing down on them.
Then,
He Li took a deep breath, extended his left hand, and slightly moved his fingers.
Suddenly,
A black halberd appeared in He Li's hand.
Bang bang bang!
The moment the halberd appeared, Min Liang and Susan felt their bodies sink as if under immense pressure. Immediately after, all the glass in the laboratory shattered, various instruments sparked, and computer screens flickered erratically.
He Li was stunned. "Damn it! If I do this, I'll probably have to pay! I haven't even started working, and I'm already giving my boss a lesson. What is this?"
"Uncle Li, restrain yourself, don't throw a tantrum."
"Alas... I'm so agitated. I might be going through menopause," Li Qin sighed and shook his head. The next moment, the gravity in the laboratory disappeared.
He Li breathed a sigh of relief. Dealing with a middle-aged man of 48 was tough.
Then, he squeezed the tester in his hand, and the black halberd in his left hand disappeared.
He Li looked around at the mess, standing in the center, feeling very awkward. He turned to look at Susan, who was sitting on the ground with a stunned expression, and asked cautiously, "Captain Susan, this was an accident during the test. I... I won't have to compensate, right?"
Susan ignored He Li and instead looked up at the flickering computer screen.
"Gene Lock: Tier One,
Special Ability: Manifestation, Weapon Type, Crescent Twin-Ear Halberd, Additional Ability (Gravity),
Self-Talent: A-class."