The weapon refiner is not doing her job properly

Chapter 151 Gaining Two Superpowers
"Maybe she's really busy and doesn't have time to stay?" Haiyu guessed softly.

"She may have shown up purely to save the child," Lei Qingya added.

“It’s normal for experts to be a bit aloof…” Xingyuan also offered an explanation.

People unconsciously began to look for reasonable explanations for Master Su's taciturn and aloof behavior.

Not long after, Sally woke up first. She sat up and shook her head in a daze to dispel the lingering dizziness.

She looked up and met a sea of ​​concerned eyes around her. "Why are you all looking at me like that?"

"That's what we should be asking you." Lei Qingya leaned down and gently patted the back of her hand. "How are you feeling now? Is anything bothering you?"

Sally was even more confused. "I don't feel uncomfortable! I feel fine."

Since she was unharmed, Su Ninglong cut straight to the point and asked, "So, have you awakened?"

When this was mentioned, Sally belatedly realized the changes in herself.

Her senses seemed to have been reshaped. Looking out the window, the distant scenery could be magnified clearly. Even more miraculously, a warm and vigorous energy was flowing through her body, bringing her an unprecedented sense of comfort.

Sally turned her head, and said with some uncertainty, "I... have I gained superpowers, but I have absolutely no idea how to use them."

“It’s alright.” Su Ninglong was unusually calm, as if she had expected it. She turned her gaze to Lena beside her. “Ask Teacher Lena. She will definitely know.”

Dr. Lena: "???"

It turns out she was there to guide the child on how to use their supernatural abilities after the "awakening ceremony."

"Aren't you a spiritualist too?"

“Strictly speaking, I’m not a spiritualist; I just have special abilities,” Su Ninglong reminded him. “I’m just a student. You wouldn’t feel comfortable entrusting them to my guidance, would you?”

Lena did not refuse. She naturally felt obligated to help the children of the Star Alliance. She suppressed her earlier surprise and patiently began to guide Sally.

About fifteen minutes later, Sally closed her eyes, her fingertips trembling slightly, and finally successfully guided the newborn power within her body, materializing it.

Sally's awakened ability is unique: environmental illusion.

She can conjure up a realistic illusion space out of thin air, forming a special "protective layer".

The process of mental or physical distortion in people trapped in this illusionary space can be effectively slowed down.

This was the effect of the superpower that Sally could sense. She looked at her hands, surprised and uncertain. Was this really her special ability?

"Sally!" Lena couldn't hide her excitement, clasping her hands together in front of her chest, her eyes sparkling with surprise. "Your ability is simply a treasure born for medical rescue and protection! With your talent, the inner courtyard of the academy will probably open its doors to you very soon."

A surge of immense joy rushed through Sally's head like a warm current. She trembled slightly with excitement, a blush rising beneath her green skin, and she was momentarily at a loss for what to do.

She jumped out of bed and, with a burst of energy, hugged Su Ninglong, who was standing beside her, tightly. Her voice choked with emotion and thick with emotion, she said, "Thank you, and Master Su! Thank you so much!"

She buried her face in Su Ninglong's shoulder, her voice muffled, filled with long-suppressed emotions: "Do you remember the first time we met? Back then... I was actually very envious of you, envious that you were so young yet so confident and brave. I even... I couldn't help but want to perform better than you in front of others, longing to hear them praise me in front of you..."

She paused, took a deep breath, and said, "But what about you? You never care about these things. When I'm praised, you praise me too, and it's genuine. Back then, I secretly believed in my heart that I was 'incompetent,' like... like being trapped in a transparent cocoon. I could see the dazzling light of the outside world, but I stubbornly felt that that light had nothing to do with me and would never shine on me."

Sally looked up at Su Ninglong with teary eyes, her gaze filled with gratitude and a sense of sudden realization: "But you saw that 'possibility' that even I couldn't see or dare to imagine. Let Master Su help me awaken my superpower."

A heartfelt confession left Su Ninglong completely stunned. She showed a rare look of confusion, and her body stiffened slightly in Sally's embrace.

What is Sally saying? I don't think I've done anything special, have I? Have I praised her? When was that?
Su Ninglong never deliberately tries to remember the trivial details of daily life.

She truly had no idea that her unintentional words and actions could stir up such a stir in other people's hearts, and even have such a profound impact.

What she didn't realize was that some influences are formed quietly through the accumulation of small things day after day.

Su Ninglong would never offer empty words of comfort to her friends.

When she gives guidance, she always provides a clear and actionable path.

When teaching Sally how to solve a specific problem, he would always expand on it and teach her general approaches to dealing with similar situations.

Sally is hardworking and highly motivated, so Su Ninglong never hesitates to give her appropriate encouragement and solid support.

Perhaps in Su Ninglong's eyes, it was just a small favor, not worth mentioning.

But Sally remembered it firmly in her heart, like a pair of invisible yet powerful hands lifting her up to climb.

She deeply understood how precious it was to have a friend like Su Ninglong.

Su Ninglong, who was held immobile by Sally, twitched her lips almost imperceptibly. It was too sentimental; she was a little allergic, her hair stood on end, and she was a little overwhelmed.

Fortunately, Charlie woke up at that moment.

His signature curly hair was damp with sweat, with a few strands playfully sticking to his full forehead.

His face was even rounder than when Su Ninglong had carefully fed him, and his skin was as white and tender as a freshly peeled egg.

With her big, innocent eyes blinking, even the little mole at the corner of her eye seemed to blink along with her, exuding a sense of bewilderment and innocence as she awakened.

Su Ninglong told Sally to calm down and familiarize herself with her superpower, then repeated the question from before, but this time with Charlie instead.

After careful guidance and repeated confirmation, Su Ninglong finally identified Charlie Sole's awakened superpower and privately named it "Destiny Link".

This ability can forcibly bind the life status of 2 to 5 targets together (whether it's damage, healing, or negative effects, they will all be shared and borne by the linked individuals). In teamwork, if used properly, this can undoubtedly be a game-changing "divine skill".

This ability has a subtle connection with Charlie's own peculiar trait of always being unexpectedly "chosen" to get into trouble.

Upon learning that he possessed such a special ability, Charlie first laughed foolishly for a while, then his eyes lit up and he asked expectantly, "Does that mean I don't have to memorize so many books anymore?" He seemed to see a glimmer of liberation.

"What are you dreaming about?" Sally slapped the back of his head without hesitation, shattering his fantasy. "Superpowers are one thing, but if your grades don't keep up, you still can't play with us or Su Ninglong."

Sally's tone was firm, with the sternness of an older sister.

Charlie's face fell, and he pouted, "Oh, then I'll learn it." Everyone present was genuinely happy for Sally and Charlie's successful awakening of their superpowers, and their faces were filled with gratified smiles.

Only Su Ninglong had a smile on her face, but a heavy feeling of resentment lingered in her heart, pressing down on her chest.

The reason is simple: what these two ultimately awakened was supernatural abilities, not the path of cultivation she had hoped for.

She fell into deep thought, wondering why the different results had occurred.

Even though Lei Qingya had successfully embarked on the path of cultivation, the two of them had only awakened supernatural abilities.

Which part of the process went wrong, and were any key factors overlooked?

Since Sally and Charlie were alright, they wanted to go back to the courtyard with Su Ninglong.

"There are still about ten days until the exam," Su Ninglong suppressed her doubts and interrupted the cheerful atmosphere, urging, "You should go register your abilities first."

She sent the two excited children away, with a clear purpose: to give them time to calm down and adjust to their newfound power, and also to create a quiet space for herself to carefully consider the intricacies of the situation.

Sally and Charlie held hands and jogged towards the Academy's Executive Office.

Haiyu followed behind them, letting them do as they pleased.

It's not "Awakening Season" yet, so their sudden visit at this time, claiming to have awakened superpowers, really surprised the staff in charge of registration in the Executive Department.

After all, the peak period of using simulators to guide awakening on a large scale has long passed.

"Children, how did you awaken?" a staff member asked curiously, leaning down with a hint of inquiry in his voice. "Did one of the older brothers or sisters in the academy bring the simulator into the room again?"

Upon hearing this, Charlie opened her little mouth to answer, but Sally swiftly shoved a bottle of sweet milk into her hand. "Drink it!"

He was immediately drawn to the sweet milk and swallowed back the words he was about to say.

Haiyu, who was accompanying them, explained, "They didn't violate any rules by entering the simulator. They just had a fever and asked Lena to take a look, but the effect wasn't obvious. Later, they fell into a deep sleep, and when they woke up, they felt different. They tried it again, and sure enough, they awakened their superpowers."

The ways in which superpowers awaken are incredibly diverse. Some people experience an explosion of power due to intense stimulation, some come into contact with mysterious spirits, and others break through their limits after extreme training.

But waking up after just one night's sleep has certainly refreshed everyone's understanding and opened up a new and unconventional path.

A hint of doubt flashed across the registration staff's face, but they ultimately did not press for details. They simply nodded and directed them into a dedicated workshop next door: "Please come in this way. We need to arrange for someone to test the effects of your superpowers."

After a series of standardized testing procedures confirmed the authenticity and basic characteristics of their supernatural abilities, Sally and Charlie received "Spiritual Certificates" that symbolized their identities.

What excited them even more was that their wristband accounts also received several government-issued consumption vouchers as a reward for waking up.

Sally's eyes lit up, and she excitedly announced, "Great! I'll treat you all to barbecue!"

Charlie looked down at the few small electronic coupons in his bracelet, his little face full of seriousness, counting on his fingers: "I'll keep one for Mom and Dad. The rest..."

He looked up at Haiyu and Sally, his eyes sparkling, "I want to invite Sister Su too!"

"Very good, at least you have some conscience." Sally nodded in satisfaction, and then took the opportunity to instill a simple truth in Charlie: not only should he be filial to his parents who gave him life, but he should also be grateful and respectful to Su Ninglong.

Haiyu, who was listening in, did not correct Charlie. He had personally witnessed the "effort" and resources that Su Ninglong had poured into Charlie.

This kindness cannot be measured in money, but the secret method of preparing medicinal herbs that can awaken ordinary people has a technical value that is priceless.

……

Sally's acquisition of superpowers didn't cause much of a stir; she was already a prospective student at the Foreign Languages ​​Department.

The next step is simply to enter the inner courtyard to obtain better educational resources.

Charlie's situation was quite different.

Charlie's grades weren't outstanding, and despite entering and exiting the simulator multiple times, he didn't gain any special abilities.

His only commendable virtues are his rare courage and pure kindness, which prevented him from developing psychological problems even under high-pressure conditions.

However, in the Star Alliance's iron-fisted code of conduct, such qualities, while desirable, are not the "hard currency" that hunters need.

Charlie's name remains on the shortlist for leaving Star Alliance.

The turning point in his fate arrived on the eve of his departure; he awakened.

Moreover, what has been awakened is the highly strategic group-type superpower, "Fate Link".

This is a powerful ability that can increase the entire team's chances of survival in dangerous situations.

This awakening instantly rewrote the trajectory of his destiny.

For him, getting into the Foreign Languages ​​Institute had gone from "impossible" to "a sure thing."

Whether he can advance further into the inner court depends entirely on his own efforts to harness this hard-won power.

When the news of Charlie's successful awakening and registration reached Zhou Yu's ears, he immediately lost his temper, grabbed an expensive porcelain cup, and slammed it to the ground.

With a dull thud, the thick, soft carpet caught the cup, leaving it intact, and it even rolled gently twice in place.

The cup didn't break, as if it were silently "resisting".

Zhou Yu instantly flew into a rage, like a trapped beast that had been completely enraged, and roared hysterically: "You dare to bully me even with a cup!"

His out-of-control emotions completely overwhelmed him. He began to frantically throw everything he could grab—books, ornaments, cushions—at the walls and the floor, venting his uncontrollable rage.

Until a set of exquisite bone china teaware was slammed hard against the hard wall, a piercing "crash" sound suddenly rang out.

The splashing porcelain shards were like a bucket of cold water, jolting his chaotic mind and freezing his movements, slightly calming his violent aura.

Amidst the deathly silence and chaos, a pair of spotless black leather shoes silently appeared in Zhou Yu's sight.