Legendary Person: I brought my skills back to reality!

Xu Hao logged out of the game, his excitement still coursing through his veins. His gaze swept across the room, finally settling on the brand-new pressure cooker in the kitchen.

A bold idea flashed through his mind, making him smile slyly.

"An alchemy furnace? Who said we have to use that thing?" Xu Hao muttered to himself, his heart filled with anticipation for the unknown.

He began to envision a blueprint in his mind that would perfectly combine modern technology with ancient alchemy, an innovative idea that thrilled him immensely.

Whether it's alchemy or poison making, the timing, the heat, the timing, the temperature, and the proportions of medicinal herbs are all essential elements. Xu Hao's mastery of these is now unparalleled.

Objectively speaking, modern kitchen facilities are even more convenient than the alchemy furnaces of the legendary world, at least in terms of temperature control alone, they are far superior.

However, reason quickly cooled his enthusiasm. Xu Hao realized that a pressure cooker alone was far from enough. He began to list the necessary equipment in his mind: a blender, a high-speed blender, an oven…

Suddenly, a wave of embarrassment washed over him. He realized that even the pressure cooker wasn't his; it had been left by Sister Lin. As a single man accustomed to takeout, lounging around scrolling on his phone was far more appealing than cooking.

Having made up his mind, Xu Hao planned to go to the kitchen and bathroom supplies market tomorrow, or simply buy everything online in one go. He took out his phone, opened his mobile banking app,

Your available balance is: 1073.73 yuan.

Well! These past few days, immersed in exploring two worlds, he had almost forgotten his predicament in real life—unemployed at home and struggling financially.

Just then, a thought suddenly flashed through Xu Hao's mind. He remembered that although he had resigned in anger, he hadn't officially completed the resignation procedures. However, he should still be able to get back more than half a month's salary, which was about three thousand yuan.

"This is our hard-earned money, why shouldn't we take it?" Xu Hao decided that he would go to complete the formalities and settle the remaining wages tomorrow. Although he disliked seeing Li Meihua and the manager's repulsive faces, the money would solve his immediate problem of buying kitchen utensils.

Thinking of this, Xu Hao's eyes lit up. "Since some people are courting death, we can't very well stop them, right?"

Shi Shaowei sat in his spacious office, his fingers unconsciously tapping on the desk. Sunlight streamed through the blinds, casting dappled shadows on the documents in front of him. His gaze swept back and forth over Xu Hao and Lin Ya's files, his brows furrowing deeper and deeper.

"These two seem unremarkable. Lin Ya's father is a successful man, while Xu Hao, orphaned at a young age, works selling cars at a 4S dealership and recently had a falling out with his boss," Shi Shaowei muttered to himself, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes. "Without any extraordinary encounters or exposure to strange events, how did one become an Awakened and the other possess a Class B containment object?"

Shi Shaowei then recalled the conversation he had with Lin Ya and Xu Hao at the coffee shop that afternoon.

"The ring was given to Lin Ya by that kid. Hmm... if anything goes wrong, it'll most likely be because of this kid named Xu Hao!"

He picked up the phone on the table and dialed a number. "Xiao Li, there's a target. I'll send it to your terminal in a bit. Send a few guys to keep a close watch on him 24/7. Report any unusual activity immediately. No, no, no need to take action. Protection? No, no. The people around him should be protected."

After hanging up the phone, Shi Shaowei's gaze fell once again on Xu Hao's photo. That ordinary-looking face gave him a strange sense of unease.

It's a headache. If these awakened individuals have abilities but lack the mental fortitude to control them, they always think they're some kind of chosen ones, and they all become incredibly arrogant.

"These Awakened Ones..." he mused silently, his brow furrowed. Each time he encountered a new Awakened One, he felt a strange mix of joy and apprehension. They were like a double-edged sword, capable of becoming humanity's hope, or its greatest threat.

Shi Shaowei recalled the cases he had handled in the past, where ordinary people suddenly gained extraordinary abilities but were unable to control them. Many of them became arrogant and conceited, believing themselves to be the darlings of heaven, capable of doing whatever they pleased. Young people like Xu Hao, who had previously been frustrated and unsuccessful, were particularly prone to going astray after suddenly gaining power.

"If only he could understand that this power isn't a gift, but a responsibility. It's better to be an ordinary person, living a peaceful life without having to worry about all sorts of messy things. What's that saying again? You can enjoy a peaceful life because someone is bearing the burden for you."

"Kid, now that you've awakened this power, I'm sorry to say, your good days of loafing around and waiting to die are over!" Shi Shaowei muttered to himself, a meaningful smile playing on his lips.

"The organization is going to give you some more responsibility!" "We hope we can become comrades-in-arms, not enemies."

The next morning, Xu Hao stood at the entrance of the 4S store, looking up at the sign that he had once both loved and hated.

Memories flooded back, flashing through his mind of humiliation and ridicule. He vividly remembered every time he was reprimanded by the manager, every time a deal he was about to close was snatched away by that slut Li Meihua, and every time he had to humble himself to meet his sales targets. These memories were like a sharp knife, piercing his pride.

"This lousy place!" Xu Hao cursed inwardly. "Not only does it rip off customers and cheat them, but that manager surnamed Wang has repeatedly bullied me. It's a real black-hearted place." He took a deep breath, trying to calm his anger. "If things had gone smoothly today, fine. But if you dared to nag, you'd be in for a real beating!"

Thinking about his current abilities, Xu Hao felt a surge of powerful confidence. He was no longer the helpless salesman he once was; he now had the power to make these people pay the price. This sudden sense of power made him somewhat giddy, and he even began to fantasize about using his abilities to take revenge on those who had hurt him in the past.

However, reason quickly prevailed. Xu Hao reminded himself not to abuse his abilities and to keep a low profile. He decided to first go through the normal resignation procedures, and if the other party made things difficult, he would consider other options.

Having dealt with 4S dealerships so much, everyone calls them "4-son" (a slang term for a car dealership in China). There's never a wrong nickname, only a wrong name. The car sales and repair business is rife with hidden tricks at every turn, all vying to earn just a penny more from the customer. Thinking about this, Xu Hao couldn't help but feel a sense of relief.

"I'm not going to do this 'skinless swallow' thing again!"

With mixed feelings, Xu Hao pushed open the door of the 4S store. His former colleagues were slightly surprised to see him. Xu Hao nodded slightly to them and headed straight for the office area at the back.