mind flow.

"Don't concern yourself too much about the Bravehearts; tell her to meet me next week on Wednesday," I replied to Hiba.

"Alright, do I need to do anything?" Hiba inquired.

"No, just send me her information and inform anyone who wants to craft a weapon that they need to procure their materials themselves," I explained.

*Bam.*

"And done. The next target should be outside the city; I need to travel to Mesa Springs City."

"Reve, please gather all the martial arts that Earth has and compile them into a book, organized to my liking," I requested.

"That would cost you 35 million," Reve reminded me.

"Why? Is it cheap?" I asked.

"Because most of them are ordinary techniques without any Qi involved," she explained.

"Alright," I nodded.

The book was sent to my library. I wanted these techniques because I needed something familiar and straightforward. When I unlocked Qi, I planned to incorporate it into my moves and create new techniques.

I picked up my sniper and headed to the next city. Just like that, the week passed by—kill, train, and read medicine books were my activities.

"Reve, buy me some EssenceBlend and AuraCleanse. I want to break through," I requested.

"No, those are for regular individuals. For you, you need to obtain Immortal Blood and God's Bless," she replied.

I furrowed my brow, "Why would I need different pills?"

"Because those are superior versions of what you give to others. Immortal Blood strengthens your blood, and God's Bless cleanses your body and enhances your talent. You can't give those pills to anyone as they are too valuable and impossible to create in this world or any world in this realm," she explained.

I nodded, called my hotel to ensure I wouldn't be disturbed, and then took Immortal Blood. I felt my body being rebuilt from the ground up—I felt pure, strong, light, and in excellent shape. All impurities seemed to vanish from my body. Then, I took God's Bless, and my mind opened up. Everything I hadn't understood in the medicine books became clear; every book I had read was now in my mind as vivid images.

"Congratulations, you've developed Mind Flow. This is the first time something like this has happened in this world," Reve suddenly said.

I was taken aback, not fully comprehending what she meant.

"What do you mean, Reve?" I asked as I headed to the bathroom for a bath.

"I suppose it's time to explain. After breaking through the Saint Realm, you evolve from being a mortal. There are ten more stages, often referred to as Ability Stages, but they are actually Spiritual Stages. This is when you begin to use spiritual energy to its maximum potential," she explained.

I listened attentively. "People in this world call it the Ability Stage because they acquire new abilities, like flying or fire manipulation," she continued.

"Isn't that magic?" I questioned.

"Well, magic is simply the manipulation of mana, and mana is a form of energy. Some worlds have mana, some have spiritual energy, and others have different forms of energy. Some worlds have none at all, like Earth, where you came from," she clarified.

"In any case, that's far beyond your current level. What's important is that you now possess an ability called Mind Flow, which is quite rare but highly valuable," she finished.

I was left speechless, unsure of what to say or do.

"Where are these ability users?" I asked.

"They reside in a different dimension; this world rejects them. If they were to enter here, they would face tremendous pressure, and their cultivation would be suppressed," she explained.

"Why am I not suppressed then?" I wondered.

"Well, you're not in that realm yet. People can awaken abilities even in the Mortal Stage, but it requires extraordinary talent, such as yours, which hasn't been born in this world yet," she explained.

"Was this different dimension created by someone?" I inquired.

"No, it was created by the world itself. It's a mini-dimension, roughly the size of this planet. They have their own countries and lives there, including mortals who are born in that dimension," she explained.

"Well, let's set that aside for now. There are still years before I could even reach the Saint Realm. So, what does my Mind Flow ability do?" I asked.

"Mind Flow is a state you unlock during high concentration. It makes your body and mind work 10, 100, 1000, or even a million times more efficiently. This ability can help you unlock more mental abilities, but that's something for later stages. For now, it can enhance your combat abilities, help you understand complex techniques, and allow you to think more clearly under pressure," Reve clarified.

"Great, it will be helpful. How do I activate it?" I inquired.

"Just concentrate on something," Reve explained.

I walked out of the bath, dressed in my clothes, and opened a book I hadn't read yet. It was about different poisons and their treatments. I focused on the words, and suddenly my mind began working ten times better. I read the entire book and understood it within 10 minutes, but then...

"AHHHHGGGGGGGGG!" I screamed.

Excruciating pain gripped me.

"Ten minutes is your maximum, huh?" Reve commented.

"You should have warned me, Reve," I scolded.

"I needed to see your maximum, sorry," Reve explained.

I was taken aback; Reve didn't usually apologize, but it was reassuring that she cared about me.

"Ten minutes... How can I increase it?" I asked.

"Train. Develop your ability more and practice using it for longer durations. If you unlock Qi, it will become more efficient," she explained.

I nodded and crawled into bed. My mind hurt so much that I was too exhausted to focus on my breakthrough or the changes in my body.

Upon waking up, I sensed a change in myself. I walked over to the mirror and was genuinely surprised by my transformation. My charm had intensified; my eyes, already black, had deepened to a mysterious shade. My black hair was smoother and healthier, although it was in need of a haircut. My skin appeared smoother and more beautiful, and my body seemed perfect. My muscles were more defined and flawless. I now looked ten times more handsome than before.

I checked my stats:

Name: Noah Neemr

Rank: Rank 4 Mid, 3766

Money: 180 million

Ability: Mind Flow

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"Wow, Immortal Blood is truly amazing. I skipped a minor realm easily," I praised.

"But from 300 plus to 180 million, my money is burning. I need to craft more weapons when I return," I thought to myself.