"There's plenty of room to maneuver here." Xia Yan continued in a hushed voice. "Even if the soldiers here find out that Jiang Xiaopi is a Medical Awakened, they'll only instinctively assume that his Blessing Star Skill is Bronze Quality. All we need to do is raise his Blessing Star Skill to Silver Quality the first time he reveals his Star Map to the world."
Han Jiangxue nodded. "Mm. That saves us from having to explain the unbelievable situation of a Star Skill increasing in quality."
Xia Yan continued whispering into Han Jiangxue's ear. "Even if the military catches on and comes asking questions, we can insist that Jiang Xiaopi initially absorbed an extremely rare Silver-stage White Ghoul Witch Star Bead. White-quality White Ghoul Witches are extremely rare, but they do exist."
"Besides, you have a natural advantage. You can attribute all those high-quality, rare Star Pearls and Star Skills to your parents." Xia Yan said, "If anyone asks, just say that your parents left those rare Star Pearls for you and your brother."
"I understand what you mean, but... what about the future?" Han Jiangxue was somewhat lost. "We can't suppress him and stop him from increasing his Star Skill quality just because we're afraid of exposing his special ability. He has such a powerful talent. He's destined to..."
Han Jiangxue's excitement suddenly vanished without a trace. It sounded somewhat laughable to say it aloud, but the stronger Jiang Xiao became, the more advanced the teams he might join in the future would be. He might face more and more dangerous missions, and his safety would become increasingly difficult to guarantee.
Just like Han Jiangxue's parents. They had become heroic members of the frontier expedition corps, only to disappear without a trace three years ago.
"That isn't something you can decide. He may be a mischievous child right now, but he's also a man. He'll come of age, and he'll grow up. You can't decide his future." Xia Yan seemed to sense her best friend's doubts and tried to persuade her. "Especially since his ability is so unusual and he's a Medical Awakened. He's destined to be unable to follow the path taken by most Awakened."
"A very realistic question is right in front of us. What if Jiang Xiaopi really wants to follow in his parents' footsteps? What if he truly wants to join the frontier expedition corps, or even the Night Watch Legion that's revered by tens of thousands?" Xia Yan's words left Han Jiangxue deeply worried.
Xia Yan continued, "Put honor aside. A legion like that means greater risks, but it also means greater rewards."
It had to be said that, just a few days ago, Han Jiangxue had even encouraged Jiang Xiao to work hard and grow stronger, form a team, and visit the place where their parents had disappeared, as some form of explanation to their parents.
But that had only been something Han Jiangxue had said to encourage Jiang Xiao. At the time, she, like everyone else, believed that Jiang Xiao was merely a useless weakling with extraordinarily poor aptitude.
Han Jiangxue sincerely didn't believe that Jiang Xiao could reach such heights.
Back then, Han Jiangxue had even encouraged Jiang Xiao to use more Medical System Star Skills to attract the school's attention and obtain more resources.
But things were different now. Completely different.
With such a special physique, Jiang Xiao truly wasn't suited to becoming a dazzling star. He should keep a low profile—then lower still.
"What we can do is plan suitable Star Skills for him within his limited number of Star Slots, turning him into an iron fortress and making him stronger and stronger." Xia Yan's voice softened as she gently comforted Han Jiangxue. "He only has seven Star Slots left. No, six. He has to reserve one Star Slot to capture a Star Pet. We have to carefully consider his choice of Star Pet. This is far too important to him."
Xia Yan sighed. "Compared with Awakened like us, who have 28 or 30 Star Slots, his Star Slots are simply too precious."
Han Jiangxue remained silent and gave no reply.
In her heart, however, she was thinking about something else. She only hoped that before Jiang Xiao completely exposed his special ability, she could find him a powerful backer.
Jiang Xiao's ability to increase Star Skill quality was indeed heaven-defying, but at the same time, it would invite the covetous attention of people with ulterior motives.
She only hoped that Jiang Xiao wouldn't be assassinated by Awakened from another country while various factions fought desperately over him.
While they were silent, Jiang Xiao had already changed into a neat Camouflage Uniform, replenished the supplies in his Marching Pack, and walked out of the changing room.
"You've been talking this long? You haven't changed your equipment yet. It's especially cold over there." Jiang Xiao looked at Han Jiangxue, her white dress fluttering, and spoke.
"Mm." Han Jiangxue's emotions were complicated. She gave a faint hum and turned to enter the women's changing room.
Jiang Xiao didn't notice anything amiss. After all, Han Jiangxue had always been like this.
"Hey, kid. Since you've already decided to join our team, I need to explain our Star Skills, combat style, and habits to you." Xia Yan spoke.
"Okay." Jiang Xiao obediently nodded. After the battles of the past few days, he had gained a general understanding of Xia Yan. Despite being a woman, she was a hot-tempered close-combat warrior.
That giant blade had tremendous destructive power, and she was extremely agile. She always saved Jiang Xiao's life at the very last moment. In Jiang Xiao's mind, he had already defined Xia Yan as an "agility-type warrior."
"Warrior. Twenty-eight Star Slots. Two Bronze and five Silver. My Star Map is a greatsword wielded with both hands." Xia Yan spoke softly.
"I already know all that. Why do you still need to emphasize the shape of your Star Map?" Jiang Xiao asked, puzzled.
"Your sister didn't tell you?" Xia Yan froze for a moment. Then, after thinking about it, a sly smile appeared on her face. "That's right. She already thinks you're a weakling."
Jiang Xiao: "..."
Xia Yan draped her elbow over Jiang Xiao's shoulder and said with a grin, "Once all the Star Slots in your Star Map have been lit up, and your total Star Power reaches the Star Sea Stage or even the Starry Sky Stage, you'll be able to Transform Star into Weapon."
"Transform Star into Weapon?" Jiang Xiao struggled to straighten his shoulder. If she pressed him flat, he'd be humiliated. Come to think of it, why was this woman so heavy? She clearly had such a great figure. Could it be that giant blade was heavy?
"Yes. You can refine your Star Map and turn it into your weapon, or even your closest companion. Those things are still quite far away from us, but the shape of most people's Star Maps can determine their future path." Xia Yan said, "It's best to choose a profession that suits your Star Map."
"For example, the profession that suits me best is a warrior who can wield a greatsword with both hands. That's why the weapon I use is so strange." Xia Yan's explanation finally cleared up Jiang Xiao's doubts.
He'd been wondering why the giant blade in this woman's hands was so conspicuous. What normal person would choose such a weapon?
Wait. Han Jiangxue's Star Map was a White Flame burning fiercely. Clearly, the path that suited her best was that of a long-range Magic System Awakened, and Han Jiangxue had indeed followed that path properly.
But what about Jiang Xiao? Jiang Xiao's Star Map was the "Big Dipper Nine Stars." What did that mean? Both girls believed that Jiang Xiao was a Medical Awakened, which was why his Star Map was so strange.
But Jiang Xiao knew that he was no Medical Awakened. He was an all-profession Awakened. He could absorb any Star Pearl and any Star Skill.
So what profession was most compatible with the "Big Dipper Nine Stars" Star Map? To put it nicely, it was the "Big Dipper Nine Stars." To put it less nicely, the shape was simply a "ladle."
It could even be taken for a "?"
Whenever Jiang Xiao activated his Inner Star Map, he felt the world overflowing with malice.
He always felt that his Star Map was mocking him.
Every time he opened his Star Map, a "?" would immediately smack him in the face.
Star Map: ? Jiang Xiao: "..."
Clearly, there were nine Star Slots, yet they insisted on flattering themselves by leaning toward the "Big Dipper Seven Stars."
After abandoning his fantasies, Jiang Xiao decisively chose the shape of a ladle over the shapes of a "ladle" and a "question mark."
If I really become a great god in the future and Transform Star into Weapon, am I supposed to fight with a ladle?
Could it be that Jiang Xiao's eyes suddenly lit up? Could it be that I'm Kadabra?
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