Back in the house, Jack's thoughts returned to the sculpture again. He knew that although Allen's characteristics had been absorbed by him, the secrets in the sculpture were far more than that. He decided to keep the sculpture and make a new bust for Adam.
He sat in front of the workbench and his eyes fell on the bust again. The fake Allen shadow in the sculpture still existed, but now it was no longer as threatening to him as before. He knew that by staring at the sculpture, he could still increase his mental antibodies.
Jack reached out and gently touched the surface of the sculpture. He could feel that the sculpture seemed to contain some kind of power, which was related to his physical strength. He closed his eyes, concentrated his mind, and tried to establish a connection with the power in the sculpture.
Suddenly, he felt a warm power flowing from the sculpture into his body. This power flowed through his limbs and bones, making him feel an unprecedented vitality. He opened his eyes and saw that his hands were glowing again, just like when he absorbed Allen's characteristics before.
He knew that this power was improving his physical strength. He stood up, walked to the living room, and began to do some simple physical training to try to test his strength.
He did a few push-ups, and then tried to lift a heavy chair in the living room. To his surprise, he found that his strength had indeed improved, and he could feel that his muscles were firmer and his strength was more abundant.
Jack returned to the bedroom and checked his attribute values again. He saw that his physical strength had increased to "55% of the mortal body". Although the increase was not large, he could clearly feel his changes.
He knew that this was just the beginning. As he learned more and more about the secrets in the sculpture, his physical strength would continue to increase. He decided that starting tomorrow, he would work harder, not only to complete Adam's order, but also to delve into the secrets of this sculpture.
It was late at night, and Jack lay in bed, but his mind was still clear. He knew that his life had been completely changed by this sculpture. His physical strength was improving, and his mental antibodies were growing. He must use these new powers to uncover the secrets behind the sculpture and protect himself and his loved ones.
He closed his eyes and gradually fell asleep. In his dream, he saw the sculpture, and it seemed to tell him an ancient story, a story about power and secrets. He knew that this story would lead him to an unknown journey, a journey full of challenges and adventures.
The next day, Jack got up early, and he felt energetic, as if last night's sleep had restored all his physical strength. He decided to go to the store to get wood and start making a new bust of Adam. He knew that this would be a difficult task, but he was ready.
He put on his coat, walked out of the house, and set off on a new day of journey in the morning sun. He knew that his life was full of unknowns and challenges, but he also knew that he had the strength to face them. His physical strength was improving, and his mental antibodies were growing. He must use these new powers to uncover the secrets behind the sculpture and protect himself and his loved ones.