Low-Potential Genius?

Low-Potential Genius?

In fact, there were many paths open to Jiang Xiao.

If he wanted to rapidly improve his strength, he could simply reveal his identity as a Medical Awakened to various institutions and organizations, thereby gaining access to more resources.

But after seeing that Jiang Xiao had awakened a medical Star Skill, why was Han Jiangxue's first reaction to tell him to become a normal professional doctor?

Because all kinds of institutions and organizations certainly wouldn't support you for free. In all kinds of arduous missions, Medical Awakened were far too important. They were an essential profession, which also represented the level of danger they faced.

Especially in specialized groups like the Pioneering Legion, the Guard Legion, and the Night Watch Legion, as well as the regular national forces, including the army and police, once you joined, it was very difficult to leave.

It was like pursuing a graduate degree. Getting in was relatively easy; as long as you met the hard requirements, that was almost enough. But did you want to leave? You could call your supervisor "Dad" every day and they still might not let you graduate.

Jiang Xiao knew what he wanted to do. No matter what, he had to see Han Jiangxue and Xia Yan through, so he couldn't join the army. As for some unofficial civilian organizations, they were far too dangerous, operating on the edge of the law. Someone like Jiang Xiao, powerless and without connections, a rookie who had just entered society, could easily end up sacrificing everything.

If he wanted to improve his strength, he still had to proceed steadily.

Jiang Xiao also knew that the military had probably learned about his information long ago.

When he had first come to Jiannan Village, the soldier Pi Keqiu had personally witnessed his Blessing Star Skill. Even if the soldiers here had strict ethics and never leaked their employers' information—

That only meant they wouldn't leak it to outside organizations. Their own military would certainly process the information internally.

However, what puzzled Jiang Xiao was why the military here hadn't approached him. They hadn't shown the slightest intention of recruiting him. Could it be that Beijiang Province was wealthy and powerful enough not to care about one Medical Awakened? That couldn't be right. This profession was exceptionally precious, with only one in a hundred possessing it, let alone someone with limitless potential.

Wait. Potential.

He seemed to have figured it out.

Jiang Xiao frowned. His Star Map was the Big Dipper Nine Stars, with only 9 Star Slots. In the eyes of the public, his aptitude was indeed pitifully low. Even the most mediocre Awakened had at least 15 Star Slots. Star Slots didn't merely represent Star Skills. More importantly, they represented a person's aptitude and potential.

Damn it, don't tell me these people look down on me? Filled with doubt and unease, Jiang Xiao finally received the arrival of his aloof older sister.

The girl was still dressed in a white dress, her black hair cascading like a waterfall. Her exquisite face bore not the slightest trace of emotion, cold and indifferent, while her entire body radiated an otherworldly air. She walked toward Jiang Xiao and Xia Yan.

Han Jiangxue ignored Jiang Xiao. She looked at Xia Yan and frowned as she spat out a single word.

When Xia Yan saw Han Jiangxue, her mood immediately brightened. Like a little kitten—no, a Big Cat—she pounced on her, wrapped an arm around Han Jiangxue, leaned close to her ear, and murmured, "No."

Han Jiangxue immediately pushed Xia Yan away and spat at her, "Get lost."

"Hehe, we're going to hunt White Ghoul Witches." Xia Yan smiled as she explained.

"For you and me, hunting White Ghoul Witches doesn't count as an A-rank mission." Han Jiangxue spoke coldly.

"I'm right here, I'm right here. Fleeting like a startled swan, brilliant like a summer flower." Jiang Xiao suddenly hummed a tune.

Han Jiangxue finally couldn't keep her face composed. She turned and rolled her eyes at Jiang Xiao, then walked over and reached out to straighten his tattered clothes. "Are you hurt?"

Jiang Xiao gestured at his shredded Camouflage Uniform. "What do you think?"

"You can still talk back, so you aren't hurt." Han Jiangxue snorted, ruffled Jiang Xiao's hair, and said, "Go change."

"You! You! You two—" Xia Yan pointed at Jiang Xiao—or rather, at the hand Han Jiangxue was using to ruffle his hair—and shouted at Han Jiangxue, "You've never been this affectionate with me!"

Jiang Xiao took a step back, escaping Han Jiangxue's torment. He looked at the furious Xia Yan and said, "Diamond Star Technique Bewitch the Big Cat. Are you scared?"

Xia Yan kicked Jiang Xiao in the butt. "Hurry up and get lost. Go change."

"Coming~" Jiang Xiao rolled and scrambled toward the changing room.

Han Jiangxue was also slightly embarrassed. For the first time, she took the initiative to change the subject. "Why did you say in the message that this was an A-rank mission? Is it just hunting White Ghoul Witches?"

Xia Yan gave an unhappy "Mm" and said, "More precisely, the more the better. The time limit is nine days—mm, ten days. Oh, right, ask the school for two days off. We'll report a few days late."

Han Jiangxue asked doubtfully, "What do you mean?"

Xia Yan looked at Han Jiangxue with an expression of pity, sorrow, and lamentation. She put on an affected sigh. "Your poor, obedient little brother has already told his big sister everything. Unfortunately, big sister didn't believe him at all. She even struck him down and tormented him. What a heartless woman."

"Xia Yan." Han Jiangxue bit her lip. "Speak plainly."

Xia Yan leaned close to Han Jiangxue's ear and whispered, "He told you long ago that his Star Skill can increase quality."

Han Jiangxue's body trembled slightly. She forgot to step back and turned to look at Xia Yan. "Was what he said true?"

Mwah~ Faced with the tempting peach only inches away, Xia Yan unhesitatingly kissed her cheek.

Han Jiangxue hurriedly retreated two steps and disgustedly wiped her cheek, but she had no time to worry about that. She asked again, "Was what he said true?"

Xia Yan nodded with a grin, feeling a strong sense of accomplishment. "I saw it with my own eyes."

!!!

Han Jiangxue's breathing hitched slightly. So that kid really hadn't lied to her.

At that very moment, an indescribable pride and delight rose in Han Jiangxue's heart.

At the same time, Han Jiangxue realized just how powerful her little brother truly was.

Was this really a god-tier figure with only nine Star Slots!? A—uh, a mighty expert who was unbelievably mischievous?

Xia Yan stepped forward, put an arm around Han Jiangxue's shoulders, and whispered, "I saw it with my own eyes. His Bronze Quality Star Skill, Green Glow, changed into Silver Quality."

Han Jiangxue nodded almost imperceptibly. As cool and aloof as she was, she concealed the excitement and exhilaration in her heart perfectly.

"Remember the last time we went on a mission with the soldier Pi Keqiu?" Xia Yan suddenly asked.

Han Jiangxue said, "Hmm?"

"Little Pi never revealed his Star Map throughout that mission. The soldier Pi Keqiu only heard from our conversation that Jiang Xiaopi had just 9 Star Slots, and was a low-potential idiot with extremely poor aptitude," Xia Yan whispered.

After all, even the most mediocre Awakened had at least 15 Star Slots.

An Awakened like Jiang Xiao, with a single-digit number of Star Slots, was probably just as rare as an Awakened like Han Jiangxue, who had 30 Star Slots. The siblings were complete opposites.

Upon hearing this, Han Jiangxue pondered for a long while, and her eyes lit up slightly.