Chen Tian's room was silent as he slowly opened his eyes, a look of confusion on his face as he glanced at the clock. It was already past three in the morning.
He lay back down on the bed. The night was still deep, and he wanted to sleep a little longer. This time, however, he didn't enter the game; he simply slept.
In the early morning, as the first rays of sunlight streamed through Chen Tian's window, he groggily opened his eyes. The sunlight was blinding. He waved his hand, thinking the light was too harsh.
But as Chen Tian moved his hand, the entire house instantly collapsed, turning to dust. Qing Ling, who had just woken up, stared at the scene in front of her, stunned.
She then stepped forward, instantly appearing before Chen Tian. Shaking his body, she said, "Brother, it's time to get up. Don't sleep in anymore."
Qing Ling clearly couldn't budge Chen Tian, but he still woke up groggily. Looking around, he exclaimed, "Where's my house?"
"Where did such a big house go?"
Qing Ling rubbed her forehead in exasperation. If she hadn't used the formation to conceal the view beforehand, the scene just now would have been difficult to explain.
Qing Ling spoke again, "Brother, your current strength should have awakened about 5%. You need to familiarize yourself with this new power. Besides that, fighting others is the fastest way to improve."
"Ah!"
Chen Tian looked at his hands. Had his strength increased again? His head ached. Others worried about being too weak, while he was troubled by being too strong. Alas! When would he be able to fully control the power of his body?
Then, looking at the surroundings, Qing Ling said calmly, "Never mind. Anyway, I've already found a new house, sister. Let's go there."
"Okay!"
Qing Ling waved her hand, and the formation disappeared. Simultaneously, beams of light cascaded upon the land. Then, Qing Ling and Chen Tian's figures vanished in a flash of light.
The neighbors nearby seemed oblivious to the disappearance of Chen Tian's house, continuing their lives as usual. Chen Tian and Qing Ling's figures appeared in their new room. Chen Tian's sister had already prepared the room, and the key had just arrived. Chen Tian looked around the room. The walls were silver-white, and the ceiling was a vast expanse of stars. The white chandeliers resembled celestial bodies hanging in the galaxy, and under their glow, it felt bright even without turning on the lights.
The surrounding furniture was made of paulownia wood. The red paulownia wood, with its beautiful grain, was everywhere. Chen Tian nodded in satisfaction and gently stroked it. Qing Ling then said, "Brother, you can be more unrestrained in this house. The surrounding buildings are made of special materials that can withstand your power before you awaken 45%. After that, we'll need to find a new place to live."
Chen Tian nodded. He looked at his sister with a hint of confusion. Who was his sister, really, to know his strength and specially prepare a room built with special materials?
It seemed there was still much he didn't know.
Then Chen Tian said, "Let's go, sister. Let's go out to eat. It's not far from school, so let's see what breakfast we can find!"
"Okay!"
Qing Ling clapped her hands happily upon hearing this. Being able to go out with her brother was what made her happiest.
They opened the room door and slowly walked out. Outside the villa, as Chen Tian walked down the street, he encountered an acquaintance.
A figure slowly approached Chen Tian and bowed, saying, "Grandmaster Chen, you're here too!"
"Ah! It's Lin Xue! What are you doing here?"
"That's where my grandfather and I live. I came out for my morning exercise."
"Interested in having breakfast together? My sister and I are going to school later. Since we bumped into each other, let's go together!"
"Yes! Yes! I know a delicious breakfast shop not far from here. Let me lead the way, Grandmaster Chen."
Lin Xue's lips curved into a smile, and the three of them headed towards the breakfast shop.
Led by Lin Xue, Chen Tian and the other two arrived at a breakfast shop called "Rongguang Breakfast." Lin Xue skipped into the shop. At that moment, a woman emerged from the kitchen, wearing a white outfit with an apron in front. The apron was covered in white flour.
The woman saw Lin Xue and said, "It's Lin Xue! The usual today? Where's your grandfather? Why didn't he come today?"
"Aunt Xuan, Grandpa is still resting today. He might not be coming for breakfast. The usual is fine!"
Lin Xue looked adorable. Chen Tian and Qing Ling found seats. Lin Xue then said, "Aunt Xuan, please make a few extra portions of breakfast. I brought two friends today."
"Got it! Wait a moment, and it'll be ready soon!"
Ning Xuan had a kind and amiable expression. Lin Xue sat down opposite Chen Tian and said, "The steamed buns here are delicious, and Aunt Xuan makes them with a special technique. They taste and feel different from ordinary breakfast buns. Grandmaster Chen, you should try them."
"Buns are here!"
With a series of thuds, four or five plates of steamed buns were placed on the table. They were white and round, with a casing that seemed elastic. They looked like crystal glass balls. Chen Tian poked one with his chopsticks but didn't pierce it; the bun simply bounced the chopsticks away.
Chen Tian's interest was piqued. What kind of technique could make steamed buns so springy? Just as Chen Tian was about to pick one up and put it in his mouth, Lin Xue, who was beside him, eagerly awaited Grandmaster Chen's reaction.
"Brother, Sister Lin Xue, get down!"
Qing Ling let out a sharp cry and instantly extended her arm, pushing Chen Tian and Lin Xue to the ground.
Immediately, the sound of rapid gunfire erupted, and countless bullets flew into the shop, striking the tables, chairs, and walls.
The patrons inside the shop screamed in panic. Simultaneously, the door was kicked open, and seven or eight masked men in black orderly entered the shop.
They then closed the door. Each of them held a submachine gun.
A man in black slowly said, "Hands up, heads up! Don't move! Or we'll shoot immediately!"
"Boss, the police are right behind us, what should we do?"
"Damn it, they're chasing so closely? They've followed us for five blocks and still won't let go. Brothers, don't be afraid. We have hostages now. Those police won't shoot easily; at most, they'll surround us."
With the leader's command, the others calmed down. Chen Tian and the other two were huddled in a corner.