Forty years old, awakening attribute panel

Chapter 329

Jiang Sheng didn't expect that in a serious place like 701, there would be an ancient profession like "scalper". It was really surprising.

When he learned that the middle-aged man in front of him was actually a "scalper", the tension and anxiety in his heart instantly disappeared. He gestured to the people queuing over there and asked, "What's going on? Why are so many people coming here for identification?"

Situ Lingfeng smiled and explained, "Ninety-nine percent of them come here to try their luck. Mr. Yan, you also know that once you become an awakener, there are countless benefits on the surface. Who wouldn't be envious? And the test and appraisal are free. So many people who failed the initial awakening test usually come here for another test and appraisal every three to five years, or even ten years. To be honest, I also took the test again last year, but unfortunately I still didn't meet the standards."

Jiang Sheng suddenly realized, "So that's how it is, no wonder!"

Situ Lingfeng continued, "Yes! But because of this, the preliminary procedures are a bit complicated. You need to fill in various information and wait for review. If the reviewer thinks that your situation meets the requirements, then they will arrange for someone to do the test and appraisal for you."

Jiang Sheng asked curiously, "How long does it usually take?"

Situ Lingfeng replied: "If you queue up by yourself, it will take a month, but if I help you, you will know the preliminary review result in just one week."

Jiang Sheng asked: "How much?"

"800 yuan. I don't get this money alone. I have a partner! It's just hard-earned money." After saying that, Situ Lingfeng added, "Of course, I don't want to lie to you. If you are not sure whether you can pass the preliminary review, it's better to forget it."

Jiang Sheng hesitated. In the past, he would never have spent 800 yuan to find a scalper just to save a little time, but now time is very precious to him. Instead of waiting in line, he might as well exercise in the gym!

All I can say is that people are in different realms and have different perspectives!
"Sure!" Jiang Sheng nodded. "Do I need to fill out any information?"

"Come with me!" Situ Lingfeng was surprised and delighted. He didn't expect to do a business deal before getting off work today. He immediately took Jiang Sheng to get the "electronic entry form".

The electronic entry form is equivalent to the blood collection tube in the hospital, and is used to help create files for the "reserve awakeners" who come for testing.

Just as Situ Lingfeng said, there were really a lot of people. The queue just for picking up the entry papers lasted for a full twenty minutes. After they left, another long queue formed behind them.

After getting the electronic entry form, Situ Lingfeng took Jiang Sheng to a lounge on the fifth floor and made him a cup of coffee. The coffee was prepared by Situ Lingfeng himself. He took out a pack of instant coffee powder from a small bag, poured it into the cup, and then took a cup of hot water from the water dispenser, stirred it evenly, and handed it to Jiang Sheng.

"Mr. Yan, have some coffee to warm yourself up." Situ Lingfeng said enthusiastically.

Jiang Sheng took the coffee and nodded gratefully: "Thank you."

"You're welcome. We are partners now!" Situ Lingfeng said with a smile, "Next, I will help you with the formalities as soon as possible and try to get you through the preliminary review as soon as possible."

Jiang Sheng took a sip of coffee, and the warm feeling made him feel much better. He asked, "What else do I need to do next?"

"You don't need to do anything else, just leave the rest to me. I will help you fill out the information and submit it for review. If there is any progress, I will notify you as soon as possible." As Situ Lingfeng spoke, he turned on the computer and began to process Jiang Sheng's information.

Jiang Sheng sat in the lounge, looking at the bustling crowd outside the window, with an indescribable feeling in his heart. He thought that if he could really pass the awakening test, his life would change dramatically. But at the same time, he also realized that all this was not easy and required a lot of effort.

"Mr. Yan, I have filled out the information. If you take a look and find no problems, I will upload it." Situ Lingfeng interrupted his thoughts.

Jiang Sheng took the tablet computer handed over by Situ Lingfeng, carefully checked the information, and nodded after confirming that it was correct: "Well, no problem."

Situ Lingfeng clicked the upload button, and soon the screen showed that the information had been successfully submitted. "Okay, Mr. Yan, all that's left is to wait for the results of the preliminary review. If you pass, we will arrange for you to undergo formal testing and appraisal as soon as possible."

Jiang Sheng stood up and patted Situ Lingfeng on the shoulder: "Then thank you for your help, Brother Situ."

Situ Lingfeng responded with a smile: "Don't worry, Mr. Yan, everything will go well."

After the two said goodbye, Jiang Sheng left the 701 Center with a heart full of expectations. He knew that no matter what the result was, he had taken an important step.

On a seemingly ordinary day full of opportunities and challenges, Jiang Sheng sat in a spacious and bright room with a carefully prepared questionnaire in front of him. He took a sip of the fragrant coffee in his hand, his heart full of emotion. It's great to have money. Look at those people queuing up downstairs, while he can sit here so comfortably, cross his legs, and enjoy this rare tranquility and comfort.

Jiang Sheng took a deep breath and began to fill in the questionnaire carefully. Questions such as "What abnormalities have occurred recently?" and "What special things have happened?" seem simple, but they are actually of great significance. They will be the key basis for the judges to judge whether Jiang Sheng really has signs of awakening, or whether it is just his own fantasy.

Jiang Sheng's thoughts returned to the past two months. He slowly said, "My strength has suddenly increased in the past two months. I can easily lift 300 kilograms of objects..." However, Jiang Sheng knew very well that although this was an awakener test, some crucial secrets, such as the inventory and the directional transmission scroll, which could be called a killer, must not be revealed to anyone. That was his trump card for survival in this world full of unknowns and variables, and the key to his ability to protect himself and pursue higher achievements. Therefore, he carefully selected some content that could be made public.

For example, he mentioned his "sudden increase in strength" and "extraordinary understanding," hoping that these would allow the judges to see his potential and uniqueness.

After listening to Jiang Sheng's description, Situ Lingfeng couldn't help but frowned, scratching his head and said: "Logically speaking, Mr. Yan, your situation should fall into the category of genetic mutation, but the strange thing is, one is strength and the other is spirit, a double mutation, this..." Situ Lingfeng's tone was full of doubts and confusion.

Jiang Sheng's heart skipped a beat and he said hastily, "But my strength has really increased. My pure strength is now over 500 kilograms!" His eyes were full of anxiety, trying to make Situ Lingfeng believe that what he said was true.

Situ Lingfeng shook his head and said firmly: "Mr. Yan, you may not know that only when the pure strength exceeds 1000 kilograms can you be awarded the Awakener Medal without taking the test. 500 kilograms is far from enough!"

Jiang Sheng moved his mouth, wanting to say that his pure strength could exceed 1000 kilograms, but he swallowed the words back. He knew that his current strength was only 310 kilograms. To reach 1000 kilograms, it would cost 69000 yuan. But this amount of money was an astronomical figure that he could not afford for the time being. He sighed helplessly, and a trace of loss flashed in his eyes.

"What about my understanding? I was really a miner before. If you don't believe me, I can find someone to prove it." Jiang Sheng was unwilling to be denied like this, and tried to gain some opportunities for himself in terms of understanding.

Situ Lingfeng took a breath, a look of hesitation on his face. He thought for a while and said, "How about this, I'll report your situation to the judges and see what they say. I'll try to help you get an interview opportunity."

Hearing this, Jiang Sheng's eyes were rekindled with hope, and he quickly said, "Okay! I'll leave it to you then." He knew very well that only if he passed the assessment could he apply to study at Tianhai Pavilion, which was the place he had always dreamed of, where he could realize his life value and change his destiny. Otherwise, he could only return to his original life in disgrace and continue to struggle in mediocrity and hardship.

Time passed quietly in tension and expectation, and Jiang Sheng finally finished the input paper. At this time, it was time to get off work at the 701 building, and he and Situ Lingfeng left the building side by side.

Before parting, Jiang Sheng seemed to suddenly remember something and asked casually: "My sister wants to transfer to the first or second primary school. Do you have any connections?" His eyes were full of anticipation.

Situ Lingfeng shook his head repeatedly and said seriously, "To be honest, Mr. Yan, I don't recommend your sister to go to the first or second primary school. Really! The tuition there is too high, especially for people like you who come from the slums. The school selection fee alone will not be less than 20,000!"

Jiang Sheng was surprised and said, "What? Twenty thousand? Districts 4, 5 and 6 only cost three to five thousand."

Situ Lingfeng hurriedly explained: "It's not 7, it's the lowest ! Tianhai University is in District , and the faculty is better than other ordinary districts, even the rich districts, so the school selection fee here is the most expensive among all the districts."

Jiang Sheng hesitated for a moment, thinking about his sister's future, and finally gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, help me contact them!" He knew that this was a huge expense, but in order for his sister to receive a better education, he was willing to bear the pressure.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone on them, lengthening their shadows. Jiang Sheng looked into the distance and secretly vowed in his heart that he must pass the test and let his sister live a better life.

"Ah..." Situ Lingfeng couldn't help but let out a cry of surprise. 20,000 yuan is not a small amount. If they lived in the slums, this money could allow them to live a very comfortable life for a long time. But now, just to get his sister into a good school, Jiang Sheng made this decision so decisively.

Situ Lingfeng had noticed when he was doing the questionnaire that some of Jiang Sheng's stories were not detailed and true. Combined with his resolute attitude in choosing a school for his sister, he might have really awakened. After some thought, Situ Lingfeng said, "Okay, leave this to me. Give me your sister's information tomorrow! If you really become an awakener in the future, the school will refund you the school selection fee."

Jiang Sheng's eyes were full of surprise, and he asked in disbelief, "Really?"

Situ Lingfeng nodded solemnly: "Yes! It's absolutely true."

"Okay. I'll take care of it then." Jiang Sheng was grateful.

"You're welcome!" For Situ Lingfeng, this was just a piece of cake, and it didn't cost him a penny anyway. And he knew very well that if Jiang Sheng could really become an awakener, he would earn a huge favor. So, he simply didn't even mention the handling fee. He could still tell the difference between a favor from an awakener and a few hundred yuan in handling fees.

The night fell quietly, the lights came on, and the bustling night scene was like a colorful painting, which deeply stimulated the hearts of Jiang Sheng's three siblings.

They strolled along the Central Street pedestrian street in District 7, where people were crowded and flowing. There were tall buildings and flashing neon lights on both sides of the street, and white-collar workers hurried in and out of shopping malls and office buildings. All of this reminded them that this was a truly civilized society, which was completely different from the slums they were familiar with.

"I looked at three houses in total. The first one was in the East District, about 701 meters south of the 500 Building. It was a single-family building with an area of ​​200 square meters. But it was super expensive, at 1800 per square meter, so I passed on it." Jiang Sheng said helplessly.

Jiang Sheng was speechless: "Since you've already passed, why are you still telling me?"

Huang Pujun happily sucked the Hua Lian ice cream in his hand and said with a smile: "Second brother wants to remind you that you are still a poor man."

Liu Yier burst into laughter. "That house is so beautiful. It's surrounded by mountains and lakes, and it has front and back gardens. If I could live in a place like that in my lifetime, it would be worth dying for."

Jiang Sheng couldn't help but scolded, "You useless thing, it's worth dying to live in a 200-square-meter house. If you were allowed to live in a 200-hectare estate in a wealthy area, wouldn't you be crushed to ashes?"

Liu Yier quickly admitted his mistake: "I was wrong, brother. I was too careless."

Jiang Sheng said earnestly, "It's good to know! Don't talk about death all the time in the future. I tell you, there will be money and a big house!"

Huang Pujun smiled and said, "And I have a girlfriend!"

The two brothers looked at each other and said in unison: "We are not in the mood to talk about some bullshit romantic love story now..."

Huang Pujun smiled and continued: "I know, you just want to make money now!"

"Hahaha..." The cheerful laughter echoed in the night sky.

The three chatted for a while and then continued to talk about houses. They enthusiastically discussed the advantages and disadvantages of each house and imagined the future living scenes.

Afterwards, the three of them found a restaurant on the pedestrian street and had dinner. The restaurant was bustling with people. They tasted the delicious food and felt this rare and pleasant time.

After dinner, they stayed in a nearby chain hotel. Walking into the hotel room, the comfortable environment made them temporarily forget the fatigue of the day. Jiang Sheng sat on the bed, looking at the bright night view outside the window, with a thousand thoughts in his mind. He knew that in order for his family to live a better life, he must work harder. Liu Yier and Huangpu Junxiao also lay on their beds, looking forward to a better future. This night is full of hope and dreams for them. The three of them asked for a suite, which cost 60 yuan a night, which was also very expensive for them. But when I walked into the room, I saw that the environment was really good, the layout was warm and comfortable, and all kinds of facilities were available. And the location is even better. From the balcony, you can have a panoramic view of the bustling and lively night view of the pedestrian street.

The two brothers stood on the balcony, arm in arm, overlooking the scene below. The night was dark, the lights were brilliant, and the colorful lights intertwined to form a gorgeous and dazzling ocean. The vehicles on the street were constantly flowing, like a flowing light belt; the shop signs were shining with charming light, attracting the attention of passers-by. This beautiful night scene was so beautiful that it made people intoxicated.

Thinking about the quarrel with the Thirteen Taibao in the next building in the slum last night, the chaotic, noisy and quarrelsome scene seemed to be still in front of my eyes. But today, I am in this luxurious ordinary hotel, enjoying a moment of peace and comfort. This huge contrast is really like a dream.

After admiring the charming scenery for a while, the two people's thoughts gradually returned to reality and began to talk about the house and Xiaoxiao's enrollment.

"Let's choose the one near the Third Ring Road in East District 85. It's square meters and can be divided into three rooms. Xiaoxiao is getting older and needs a room of her own." Jiang Sheng said seriously.

"Yes! I'll do it tomorrow." Liu Yier nodded and responded to his brother's arrangement.

"The other thing is the matter of Xiaoxiao School. It has been confirmed to be in No. 2 Primary School, and the sponsorship budget is around ." Jiang Sheng's expression was a little solemn.

"It's so expensive." Liu Yier couldn't help but sigh.

Jiang Sheng patiently explained: "It is expensive! But it is expensive for a reason. The teaching staff of No. 1 Primary School is strong and the teaching resources are rich. As long as Xiaoxiao has this potential, the chance of awakening in the future will be much higher than that of ordinary schools!"

"Well! If Xiaoxiao can also awaken, then our family will have two awakenings in the future. By then, even if we spend all our money, we can still make it back." Liu Yier's eyes were shining with anticipation.

"I'm not sure if the appraisal here can pass the preliminary review, but no matter what, we'll be prepared. It would be best if it passes, but if it doesn't, it's like we said before. You stay here to take care of Xiaoxiao and open a fur shop. I'll go back to the slums and continue my life." Jiang Sheng said his plan calmly. Although his tone was relaxed, his eyes revealed a hint of worry about the unknown.

"Brother..." Liu Yier hesitated to speak, his heart filled with heartache and reluctance for his brother.

"It's okay! I know I've awakened!" Jiang Sheng said as he moved his hand. A cold Tang sword appeared and pointed diagonally at the night sky. His eyes were firm and confident. "Besides, I don't yearn for Tianhai Pavilion. I just gave them a chance!"

Liu Yier gave a thumbs up and said, "Brother, you are so domineering!"

……

An hour later, Jiang Sheng stood in front of the mirror, took a deep breath, and called the fusion program in his mind. In the blink of an eye, the deep star map appeared in his sight, mysterious and full of power.

The house costs about 5 yuan, and Huangpu Junxiao's school selection fee and tuition fees are included, which is no more than yuan. In other words, he can use at least yuan.

Jiang Sheng gritted his teeth and made up his mind: "Let's get started!"

[Would you like to spend 1000 points of wealth to increase strength by 10 points? Yes/No]

【Yes】

Strength: [320kg]

[Would you like to spend 1000 points of wealth to increase strength by 10 points? Yes/No]

【Yes】

Strength: [330kg]

The strength continues to increase, and each increase brings a new feeling.

Strength: [400kg]

Strength: [600kg]

Strength: [810kg]

Increasing the ultimate strength from 100 kg to 300 kg is completely different from increasing it from 300 kg to 800 kg. The explosive feeling of power made him feel like he had been injected with chicken blood, the blood in his body was boiling, and every cell was full of strength.

He clenched his fists, the veins on his arms bulged high, and the blood surging under the veins seemed to break through the restraints, making him want to roar to the sky and completely release the excitement and excitement in his heart. At this moment, he seemed to have the power to conquer everything, and was full of infinite confidence and courage for the future.

After five minutes, the manic feeling brought by the power gradually subsided. Jiang Sheng looked at himself in the mirror, and a smile gradually appeared on his face. Then the smile became bigger and bigger, and finally he couldn't help laughing.

In the next four or five days, Jiang Sheng kept adapting to his sudden increase in strength in the gym. He didn't feel it too obviously when his strength increased slowly before, but this time he suddenly increased his strength by 500 kilograms, which made him feel that there was a clear disharmony between his consciousness and his body. For example, when he was tying his shoelaces, the shoelaces would break if he exerted a little force; when he pulled the door handle, he accidentally pulled the handle down. In order to overcome these problems, Jiang Sheng had to spend more time adjusting his strength control.

At the same time, Liu Yier took Huangpu Junxiao to handle the house purchase procedures and purchase new furniture.

That afternoon, Jiang Sheng was practicing hitting speed balls in the gym when the wearable phone on his arm suddenly rang. He glanced at it out of the corner of his eye and found that the caller was from an unfamiliar number in the slums.

Stopping what he was doing and wiping the sweat off his face with a towel, Jiang Sheng answered the call and turned on the hands-free function. He panted and asked, "Hello... I'm Jiang Sheng. Who is this?"

A clear voice came from the other end of the phone: "I'm Li Shuying."

Jiang Sheng was slightly stunned, and then he remembered that he had taken the initiative to tell Li Shuying his phone number when they parted at Qingyun Port a few days ago. "It turns out to be Senior Sister... Hello, hello."

"Um, hello! What are you doing? Why do you sound a little out of breath?"

"I...I was just practicing speed ball! Is there something you want to talk to me about, Senior Sister?"

"Oh, it's like this. Tomorrow is the 60th anniversary of the founding of our Ba Dao Sect. There will be some celebration activities, and I would like to invite you to come and watch the ceremony."

Jiang Sheng was waiting for the result of the review. He didn't have extra time to attend the celebration. Besides, they were not very familiar with each other, so he planned to decline. However, at this moment, he suddenly heard the sound of the task prompt. He opened it and saw: [Side Quest 3: Misfortune often brings blessings, and blessings often bring disasters. Li Shuying's crisis. Time: 72 hours. Reward: ? ? ? ]

After seeing the task prompt, Jiang Sheng immediately thought of the last task of beating up the gangsters. He suddenly realized that although the requirements of the two tasks were different, they had one thing in common, that is, they were triggered tasks.

This is worth studying carefully. Maybe in the future, we can try to actively trigger the task instead of relying on the fusion program to trigger it passively. Thinking about this question in his mind, Jiang Sheng replied: "Okay... Then do I need to bring any gifts?"

"Nothing is needed!"

"it is good!"

"Go to Taihe Building in the commercial street at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. You must come!"

"Oh, I see."

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Sheng began to think about the significance of this mission and how to make better use of such triggered missions. Although his main focus now is on how to adapt to his new power, he knows that exploring the possibilities behind these missions will bring him more opportunities.

At nine o'clock in the morning, the golden sun shines on the 701 building, shining brightly.

In the lobby of the Second Preliminary Review Department on the 36th floor, hundreds of auditors were like white-collar workers in a company, enjoying the cool air conditioning, drinking fragrant coffee, and studying questionnaires on computers.

In order to prevent subjective errors in manual review that may lead to the omission of true awakeners, these questionnaires will be cross-reviewed, and only if two review groups simultaneously consider them unqualified will they be truly PASSed.

"This guy is hilarious. He says he can hear aliens talking."

"Your is nothing. Mine says he is psychic and can communicate with certain people through dreams."

"Your guy is at least a human being. Mine is hilarious. He said he heard his cat scolding him and suspected he could read animals' minds."

"Hey, do you think these people are crazy? They know they can't pass, but they still insist on coming to take the test. They are really looking for trouble."

"Most of these people come from the slums, dreaming of rising to fame overnight, but they don't even take a piss to look at their own behavior..."

There were five or six auditors in the southwest corner of the hall. They were reviewing the questionnaires while talking and laughing and making fun of them.

Just then, one of the girls with glasses, who was about 24 or 25 years old, marked the questionnaire on the computer as unqualified and switched to the next one.

"Jiang Sheng, male, 20 years old, lives in District ..." The girl with glasses muttered to herself as she quickly scanned the basic information and soon came to the investigation area.

When she saw that this person was from District 11, the girl with glasses had basically sentenced him to death in her heart.

The awakening rate in the slums is already lower than that in the ordinary areas, and the other party had just participated in the initial awakening two years ago and was eliminated, so it is impossible for him to awaken again so quickly.

I continued reading, "Huh, 500 kilograms of strength? That's not bad, it should be considered the best among ordinary people, as for the rest...

Suddenly mastered the art of fighting? That's impressive, but what does this have to do with awakening?
Another half month left to master the sword energy?
Lily, do you know what sword energy is?"

The short-haired busty girl next door said with a knowledgeable look: "Sword Qi is a special gas produced when swordsmanship is practiced to the extreme. It can cut through iron like mud and is indestructible! Generally, only martial arts masters can do this."

(End of this chapter)