The first thing he felt was his long-dry spirit rapidly recovering.

The previous overclocking had left Lin Guang utterly exhausted, but at this moment, it was like receiving a small blessing from the Sacred Tree in reality—the much-reduced magic power within his body began to rise steadily and quickly, with no signs of loss of control, stable and reassuring.

And the flow of magic power through his body became increasingly clear and controllable in his already razor-sharp perception.

A moment later, Lin Guang opened his eyes again.

In the dim room, the black eyes of the young man actually flashed with a red light, carrying a burning intensity.

The youth lying on the bed slowly sat up, then raised his hand, placing his right hand before his fingertips to examine it carefully.

Then—

In utter silence, a cluster of crimson flames suddenly burst from his fingertips with a poof, casting flickering shadows across Lin Guang's face.

The flames were entirely crimson red, only thumb-sized, gently dancing with Lin Guang's breathing rhythm, appearing quite docile.

Compared to the fierce flames he could easily summon in waves during the trial, this cluster of fire was as tender as an un-sprouted seed.

Yet Lin Guang's lips still couldn't help but curl up slightly.

If earlier, gaining magic power only enhanced his physical fitness and accelerated his stamina recovery, now he truly and intuitively possessed power that ordinary people would consider beyond the mundane.

And at this moment, only five days had passed in reality since he first obtained this system.

This pace was already very fast.

Lin Guang extinguished the flame fueled by his own magic power and suddenly fell into contemplation.

Magic crystals were understandable, but Magic Aptitude... Could something like that even be rewarded?

Was this the intangible thing the system mentioned at the start—something that could be brought out from the trial exploration after meeting conditions? Should it count as a skill, experience, or perhaps memory?

But if that were the case, there was something strange about it.

In Lin Guang's memory, the sensations and experiences of using Mengmengxiang's magic power were still vivid and fresh.

If those experiences could truly be universalized, theoretically, his main body's abilities should also include [Magic Aptitude (D)] as a skill.

But clearly, it didn't.

Did this skill perhaps come with some special effect like "transforming the body to be more suitable for magic"?

That was certainly possible...

He fell into thought, looking at his ability panel.

【Lin Guang (Mengmengxiang)】

【Authority: Newcomer】

【Talents: Precision Operation Engine (A), Soul Link (A)】

【Abilities: Magic (E), Magic Control (E-)】

【Comprehensive Rating: E (Main World average person baseline: F)】

【Game Character Abilities: ★Magical Girl Transformation★ (C), Magic (E+), Magic Aptitude (D-)】

【Comprehensive Rating: D- (Main World average person baseline: F)】

After pondering for a long time, Lin Guang still had no answer.

Ultimately, entering the trial probably wasn't just about using his soul to control another body—after all, magic itself seemed to be related to the soul.

Speaking of which, had Mengmengxiang's game character rating returned to its initial state?

His gaze lingered on the last line of text for a second, then the youth stopped making unnecessary guesses. He stood up from the bed, closed the window, and pulled the curtains shut.

Then, a sweet expression appeared on his face—one that would make anyone who knew him scream.

"Smile, perfect score."

"Fighting spirit, one hundred percent."

(<ゝω·)~☆

Lin Guang recited the lines with full emotion, executing a smooth and flashy set of transformation poses. After confirming that his magic power showed no signs of being activated, he stopped.

Sure enough, it still didn't work.

Then...

Lin Guang lowered his head, furrowed his brow, and looked down at his lower body.

Compared to that slender, girlish form, his main body had... style.

It felt like something extra was stuck between his legs, and he was already quite unaccustomed to it.

………………

A moment later.

Adjusting his breathing, lowering his shoulders, exerting force.

One-handed, single-finger handstand push-ups.

Lin Guang's body went up and down upside-down in the living room, repeating movements that would seem unbelievable to ordinary people.

After all, strength always needed to be familiarized.

Though his spirit was tired, he wasn't yet at the point of collapsing from exhaustion. Practicing a bit to calm his mind was fine.

Buzz—

He hadn't been training long when his phone on the coffee table suddenly vibrated.

Lin Guang lightly got up, picked up the phone, and glanced at the old-fashioned screen.

[Qian Zai].

Seeing the name, Lin Guang raised an eyebrow and pressed the answer button.

"Brother Guang, long time no call, good evening to you."

A cautious, gruff male voice came from the other end, creating a rather contrasting effect.

"Get to the point."

Lin Guang replied calmly while adjusting his breathing rhythm.

Qian Zai was the deputy leader of the Green Mountain Gang, also a name in Lin Guang's notebook. But their interactions were shallow—not even a single stroke had been drawn next to his name. No debts of kindness or hatred, just an acquaintance.

As for the Green Mountain Gang...

Though the name sounded intimidating, it was just one of the more energetic underground social groups in the area. They had their own shops and businesses, more or less operating legitimately.

Wind Capital was a city with a long history, a coastal port with high population turnover and significant capital flow. In recent years, the city had developed rapidly, full of vitality, which had spawned quite a few energetic underground social groups.

After all, as long as they didn't affect ordinary citizens or their livelihoods, most people lacked the ability to interfere with their private gang formations and turf battles.

"Ahem... it's like this."

Qian Zai's voice trembled slightly. "From today on, the business from Qi Yun Road to Heishan South Road is no longer under our control."

"The other gangs on the nearby streets also..."

The youth said calmly, "You should know that I'm not a gang member, nor am I interested in your territory changes."

"Just don't cross the line."

Though he was just a high school senior, the moment those words were spoken, there was a clear pause on the other end of the line.

A few seconds passed before the other party continued, his tone even carrying a hint of deference. "Ah, of course, I know that. If it were just a small matter, I certainly wouldn't bother you."

Hearing that Lin Guang seemed uninterested, Qian Zai's tone turned ingratiating. "I'm not trying to bother you, mainly... the new gang taking over heard about you and asked me to pass along a message."

"They really want to meet you, saying they have a big business proposition to discuss with you."

Lin Guang stopped his movements.

Though the call quality was mediocre, he clearly heard the tremor in Qian Zai's voice.

He was afraid.

And on the other end of the line, there seemed to be some ominous background noise.

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