Chapter 5: The Enviable Occupation Enhancement

Blake Bai was slightly taken aback, but with a bit of concentration, he quickly understood.

The personal character panel was divided into main and secondary occupations.

There could be countless secondary occupations, but only up to five main occupations.

Main occupations had greater potential compared to secondary ones.

This potential was evident in two aspects:

Occupation Ascension and Occupation Enhancement.

First, Occupation Ascension.

For example, if Deliveryman was a secondary occupation, it could only be upgraded from Deliveryman LV.1 to LV.10. However, if it was a main occupation, it could be promoted to Manager or President.

Second, Occupation Enhancement.

Each time a main occupation ascended, it underwent an enhancement. Occupation Enhancement involved several enhancement options for the main occupation's various features.

Each choice would lead the main occupation down a different development path.

After a brief consideration, Blake made his decision.

[Deliveryman]confirmed as secondary occupation.

[Fighter]confirmed as main occupation.

The moment the Fighter occupation was activated, it granted Blake a talent, far surpassing the Deliveryman occupation. Moreover, the talent "Pure Heart" alone was enough to make Fighter his main occupation. The boost in learning efficiency was absolutely beneficial!

[Character Panel]

[Name: Blake Bai]

[Age: 24]

[Status: Normal]

[Main Occupation: Fighter]

[Secondary Occupation: Deliveryman]

Having completed all this, Blake returned to his senses.

Around him, the trainees were still practicing Sanda moves diligently.

In the distance, Guo Hao quickly demonstrated a complete set of basic punches, drawing an approving nod from Coach Zhang Hongtao.

"There's still time. Let's test the effect of 'Pure Heart,'" Blake thought.

He stared straight ahead, instantly activating his occupation talent.

Buzz!

It felt as if bees were buzzing around his ears, swiftly fading away.

His mind went blank, like being cleansed by ice water.

Blake opened his eyes, a cold, indifferent light shining in them.

In the entire environment, all the extraneous information, whether visual, auditory, or olfactory, was stripped away.

Only the purest, most essential, and most useful information remained.

Swish!

Blake quickly turned sideways, spreading his legs slightly inward, and clenched his fists, assuming a fairly standard combat stance. It was about 60-70% as good as Coach Zhang Hongtao's. He relaxed his stance, then snapped back into the combat position again.

This time, it was more precise, reaching about 70-80% accuracy.

In the corner of the training hall, on the soft mat.

Blake once again assumed a combat stance.

The third time, he reached about 90% of the standard movement!

Thereafter, each time Blake took a stance, he achieved over 90% accuracy, gradually approaching a perfect state.

In addition to the combat stance, he performed various punches, kicks, and footwork.

Swish, swish, swish—his movements were meticulous, his face expressionless, and his emotional fluctuations nearly nonexistent, making one wonder if Blake was a machine operating on a program. The engine in his chest was coldly whirring.

"What the…"

In the distance, Coach Zhang Hongtao, sipping his tea, inadvertently glanced across the training hall and noticed Blake in the corner. His gaze was instantly drawn, surprised by how standard Blake's movements were.

Zhang Hongtao looked at Blake, then at Guo Hao.

Blake's Sanda moves were more precise than Guo Hao's.

"Isn't he the diligent but average talent trainee I mentioned last time?" Zhang Hongtao recognized Blake. "Has he had a breakthrough?"

He remained silent, observing quietly.

Some trainees near Blake also noticed the anomaly, turning to look. They found his movements fluid and powerful.

They seemed almost identical to the coach's previous demonstrations.

After a while, Blake suddenly snapped out of his Pure Heart state.

His vision blurred, and he felt a bit dizzy.

[The usage time of the talent 'Pure Heart' is related to Willpower.]

Blake Bai took a few deep breaths, feeling drenched in sweat.

But the changes in the occupation panel in front of him brought a refreshing sense of coolness to his body and mind.

[Your skill 'Sanda' has gained +8 experience!]

[Your occupation 'Fighter' has gained +1 experience!]

The talent "Pure Heart" was indeed useful!

"Fall in!"

Suddenly, Coach Zhang's voice echoed from the center of the hall.

After a brief speech.

"Today's session is over, you're dismissed."

Immediately, the thirty or so trainees headed towards the changing room.

Blake, standing at the back, was one of the last to leave.

As he took a step forward, passing by Coach Zhang, Zhang Hongtao suddenly reached out and patted his shoulder.

He whispered, "Keep it up."

Five minutes later, Blake, carrying his backpack, stood at the entrance of Bai Niao Martial Arts Academy.

He felt an inexplicable sense of lightness, his brows relaxed.

Soon, Blake was seated at the back of the returning blue bus.

With his backpack on his lap and the window half-open, the breeze cooled his face, which was still warm from the exercise, bringing a refreshing sensation.

Looking outside, the bus passed by a verdant park.

Inside, elderly people strolled leisurely, parents walked with their children.

The dappled sunlight through the green canopy created a pleasant scene.

Blake rested his elbow on the window sill, gazing out idly.

Suddenly, his vision blurred slightly.

[The following are the premonitions for the main occupation Fighter's enhancements]

「Enhancement 1: Talent Evolution (The talent Pure Heart will evolve with each level-up, gradually becoming more effective)」

「Enhancement 2: Secondary Growth (You will develop a more suitable physique and skeleton for combat, becoming stronger, more agile, and more charismatic)」

「Enhancement 3: Option Plus One (In the next occupation enhancement, all enhancement options will permanently increase by one, providing six choices)」

「Enhancement 4: Sanda Expert (The experience required for Sanda is halved)」

「Enhancement 5: Superhuman Physique (Gain five points in Constitution immediately)」

"Is this just to whet my appetite?"

"I can see them but can't choose."

Blake felt envious, but what appeared now were only premonitions.

He could choose an enhancement only after ascending the Fighter occupation. Each option looked valuable, and Blake wanted them all.

"It seems I need to work twice as hard to improve my main occupation, Fighter..."

The bus sped through the city streets towards Beihe Road.

Blake returned to his rental apartment and was about to take a shower when his brother Bai Tang called.

"Hello? Bro."

The voice on the other end was somewhat immature but clear and pleasant.

"What's up?"

Blake, with his upper body bare, held the phone in his right hand.

Bai Tang replied, "My mentor asked if I wanted to join a very good research project. I'm hesitating and don't know if I should go."

"What research project?"

"It's related to mechanics and cutting-edge technology, but other details are confidential."

"Mechanics? That sounds great. You love those things, don't you? I think it's rare to get to do what you love."

"Well... it's a bit different..."

The two chatted on the phone, and Bai Tang eventually gave some vague responses.

Clearly, Blake, as an older brother, hadn't been able to provide much clarity.

In the rental apartment, Blake shook his head and turned into the bathroom.

After his shower, he still had to deliver food and grind some occupation experience.

Blake wanted to test the effect of the Pure Heart talent on other occupations.