[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-global-psychic-powers-starting-off-with-the-awak":3,"chapter-global-psychic-powers-starting-off-with-the-awak-global-psychic-powers-starting-off-with-the-awak-chapter-41":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Global Psychic Powers: Starting Off with the Awakening of Purple Heaven Divine Thunder",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2358542,4613,"Chapter 41","global-psychic-powers-starting-off-with-the-awak-chapter-41",41,"\u003Cp>The Magic City Institute of Esoteric Abilities has four cafeterias, and Xu Jingming went to the one closest to his dormitory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he reached the cafeteria entrance, he caught the scent of savory meat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, he discovered that besides ordinary food, the cafeteria also served dishes made from ferocious beast meat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though ferocious beasts have thick hides and violent temperaments, every part of them is valuable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their tough hides are excellent material for battle armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even when made into handbags, they become luxury items sought after by the wealthy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ground ferocious beast bones are a superb medicinal ingredient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consuming their flesh and blood over time also enhances physical constitution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of this, many esotericists form adventuring teams to venture into the wilderness and hunt ferocious beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They then bring the carcasses back to the city and sell them at high prices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, the ferocious beasts Xu Jingming killed during the Wu Ke college entrance exam could also fetch high prices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But those were military property, so he couldn’t take them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, the ferocious beast dishes served in this cafeteria cost far more than ordinary meals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An ordinary dish costs just 0.001 credit points—equivalent to ten Daxia coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even the cheapest ferocious beast dish costs at least 0.1 credit points—ten thousand Daxia coins!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jingming even saw a ferocious beast dish priced at 10 credit points—worth a hundred thousand Daxia coins!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn, if you don’t have enough credit points, you can’t even afford a meal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jingming shook his head, then purchased a 0.1 credit point ferocious beast dish to try it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The school chef’s cooking skills were indeed excellent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tough ferocious beast meat had been cooked until it melted in the mouth, leaving a lingering aroma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After more than ten minutes of eating, his stomach full but still craving more, Xu Jingming finally rose to leave the cafeteria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Magic City Institute of Esoteric Abilities provides dormitories for students and also offers housing for faculty members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, all are villas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they’re far more luxurious than student dorms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, teachers qualified to teach at the Magic City Institute of Esoteric Abilities are at least sixth-rank esotericists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even outside, they’re major figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Zhentian, dean of the Weapons College, resides in Villa #23 of the faculty villa district.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jingming left the cafeteria and spent over twenty minutes reaching the faculty villa district.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the student dorm area, the environment here was even better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The villa complex backed onto a great mountain and featured a sizable artificial lake in the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bridges over flowing streams, rock gardens, and waterfalls were visible everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The school actually moved an entire hill here just for scenery? You’ve got to be kidding me—only top-tier universities would be this extravagant.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Muttering silently, Xu Jingming easily found Villa #23 using the map at the entrance of the faculty villa district.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a villa steeped in ancient Daxia style, its exterior painted the same color as its wooden structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pale blue wind chimes hung beneath the eaves, giving it a simple yet elegant appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jingming walked straight to the villa’s front door, about to ring the bell, when a voice with amusement behind him spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re here to become a disciple?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jingming turned his head and saw a young man in white clothing standing five meters to his left rear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man had a refined face, short hair, and a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike ordinary smiles, his was carefree and irreverent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jingming frowned slightly but said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know this man—how did he know his purpose?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man didn’t mind; seeing Xu Jingming’s silence, he continued smiling:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Usually, people who come to see Professor Yang are either his disciples or those hoping to become his disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve met most of Professor Yang’s students, and you’re not among them—so you must be here to become a disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, I’m here to become a disciple too...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he finished speaking, the young man suddenly noticed something odd about Xu Jingming’s aura:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“An Awakened?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he quickly recovered, raising an eyebrow: “A special admission?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jingming didn’t hide it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, among special admissions, he was likely the only one at the Awakened rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wu Ke college entrance exam applications had just begun, and the Magic City Institute of Esoteric Abilities hadn’t even released its admission list yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So it wasn’t surprising he guessed Xu Jingming was a special admission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Past special admissions were either Upper First Rank or Middle First Rank—never thought this year there’d be an Awakened special admission.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man murmured in amazement but didn’t look down on Xu Jingming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, anyone who became a special admission at the Awakened rank must be powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And their potential was even more terrifying!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior, what’s your name?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the young man was familiar but not hostile, Xu Jingming took the initiative to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Weapons College, second year... no, now it’s third year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Third-year student, Tan Mingyang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tan Mingyang introduced himself, then asked: “And you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xu Jingming, first-year freshman, just registered today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re here to seek a master on your first day? You’re quick, Xu junior. Most freshmen wait until after the Freshman Competition to find a master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Freshman Competition?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jingming frowned—Zhang Chaoyang hadn’t mentioned this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Freshman Competition is a tradition at the Magic City Institute of Esoteric Abilities, held three or four days after registration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most professors from the entire school come to watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Freshmen who perform well are fought over by colleges, and masters personally come to take them as disciples.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Xu Jingming didn’t know, Tan Mingyang explained briefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, as a special admission, you don’t need to wait for the Freshman Competition to seek a master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tan Mingyang didn’t dispute Xu Jingming’s approach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn’t say this: even for special admissions,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the chance of becoming a disciple of a dean-level master is as slim as winning the lottery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most likely, it’s just a wasted trip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But special admissions are usually top scorers or geniuses from their provinces or cities—they’re proud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he said this, Xu Jingming probably wouldn’t listen, so he kept it to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you for explaining, senior.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jingming thanked him, then asked curiously: “Are you also here to seek Professor Yang as your master?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tan Mingyang nodded, his tone wistful: “For the past half year, I’ve come here several times, but I’ve never met the standard to become his disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve almost given up, yet I still can’t accept it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget it, no need to talk more—let’s go in together.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tan Mingyang sighed, then pressed the villa’s doorbell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, the door opened, revealing a middle-aged man in a butler’s uniform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Welcome, both of you. Professor Yang has been waiting inside—please follow me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The butler’s smile was as warm as spring breeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jingming, here for the first time, felt nothing unusual; beside him, Tan Mingyang was visibly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t new here—previously, the butler was polite but never this enthusiastic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the butler’s tone implied Professor Yang was already waiting inside?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How was that possible?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seventh-rank esotericists aren’t idle—they’re always busy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, even when Tan Mingyang came to visit,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he often had to wait thirty minutes to an hour before seeing the professor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, the busy dean of the Weapons College was already waiting inside?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was going on?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With confusion, Tan Mingyang and Xu Jingming entered the villa together.\u003C\u002Fp>",1243,"2026-06-21T05:33:57.936Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","ab17c38d5e60bf43fe1d4041537e4ef7b5274ad67c63e6eb6bb2569905a01ad3","global-psychic-powers-starting-off-with-the-awak-chapter-42","global-psychic-powers-starting-off-with-the-awak-chapter-40",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fglobal-psychic-powers-starting-off-with-the-awak-cover.jpg"]