Old Master, have you ever been beaten by a Pokémon?

Liu Tianci frowned, tightly holding his phone, and concentrated on typing the word "ability injection" into the search engine. However, to his surprise, the webpage showed no related entries. He couldn't help but feel puzzled, repeatedly checking whether he had entered it correctly, but the result remained the same.

How could this seemingly ordinary term be so mysterious? Liu Tianci pondered secretly. Whether it was understood literally or inferred from common sense, it seemed to have nothing to do with pornographic and violent content. In this case, there was only one possibility left - the top leaders did not allow this word to appear in the public eye.

Thinking of this, Liu Tianci was shocked. If it was true as the man said, this ability injection could give people superpowers, even if it was only for a short time, it would surely attract countless people to chase after it. After all, who doesn't want to have power and abilities beyond ordinary people? But if everyone can have superpowers, wouldn't the entire social order be completely overturned? The top leaders naturally don't want to see such a chaotic situation.

However, Liu Tianci was not going to give up so easily. He smiled slightly, turned to Rotom floating beside him and said, "Rotom, help me hack into all the intranets, darknets and other places, and search for detailed information about the ability injection."

Rotom responded cheerfully, "Loto, good master!" Before he finished speaking, he quickly floated forward, and the screen on his body began to flash, showing all kinds of complex data and codes. Not long after, some information about the ability injection gradually emerged.

It turns out that this magical injection is a product made by extracting certain special organisms and combining them with advanced genetic technology. Looking at these materials, Liu Tianci couldn't help but sigh: "I didn't expect that this world not only has such a high level of technology, but also hides so many powerful and mysterious creatures..."

In the civilian area of ​​Dongdu, old-style buildings are stacked up like building blocks. Looking to the sides, you can occasionally see some slightly old and shiny screens, which form a sharp contrast with the virtual projections that can be seen everywhere in the city.

The city seems to be divided by an invisible boundary, with one side being bustling and bustling, and the other side being simple and full of life. However, these two seemingly different sides are wonderfully integrated together to create a unique atmosphere - with a clear sense of difference and an intoxicating luxury.

"Boss, please grill all the beef skewers on the rack over there for me, and also the saury and shrimp balls. Don't leave any behind. I want them all!" Liu Tianci shouted at the top of his voice.

He had seen someone say on the Internet before that in this world, original ecological food ingredients are very expensive, but fortunately the situation in the Celestial Empire is special. The people here are diligent and hardworking, and are passionate about farming. Both the breeding and planting industries have developed extremely well.

"Okay, brother, since you're taking care of my business so much, I'll give you two extra skewers of delicious chicken legs today!" the stall owner responded with a smile on his face.

After all, the young customer in front of him is no ordinary person. He either doesn't show up, but once he shows up, his appetite is simply amazing. He can eat at least the equivalent of five ordinary people.

Because of this, the barbecue stall owners here racked their brains to please Liu Tianci, hoping to win him over and make him a regular customer or even a loyal fan of their stalls.

After several plates of grilled skewers were devoured in no time, Liu Tianci only felt the greasy touch in his mouth, and his stomach swelled up like a balloon. The strong feeling of fullness made it difficult for him to move.

However, he was still thinking: If I continue to eat like this, I'm afraid I'll gain a few more pounds today. Thinking of this, he resisted the feeling of fullness in his stomach, stood up from his seat with difficulty, and staggered to the grill again.

"Boss, your pork looks really fresh and tastes great. Can you give me a few more skewers of grilled pork belly?" Liu Tianci said as he wiped the remaining oil stains from the corners of his mouth with his hand.

"Okay, wait a moment, it will be ready soon!" The stall owner responded, then picked up a few bamboo sticks and skillfully put the fat and lean meat strips on them. Then, he quickly brushed a thin layer of oil on the skewers, and with a flick of his wrist, he placed it steadily on the grill.

At this moment, Liu Tianci's stomach suddenly made a "gurgling" sound, as if to express a warm welcome to the upcoming food. As the barbecue gradually exuded a strong aroma, Liu Tianci couldn't help but take a deep breath, and the tempting smell instantly filled his entire nasal cavity.

"Tsk tsk tsk, it's true that he is poor in literature but rich in martial arts. People like me who practice martial arts have an appetite that is not comparable to ordinary people." Liu Tianci murmured to himself, and at the same time he secretly calculated in his heart that according to his current progress of cultivation, he would probably have to cultivate to at least the sixth or seventh level before he could rely on absorbing energy from nature to survive.

Fortunately, he has successfully transformed the Liuku Immortal Thief into a cultivation version that suits him. In this way, he can quickly decompose the food he eats into spiritual energy and store it in his body for emergency use.

The skewers sizzled under the charcoal fire and soon gave off an alluring aroma. The boss skillfully turned the skewers to ensure that they were evenly heated and golden in color. Soon, the skewers were ready. He picked up the bamboo sticks on the side, strung the fragrant skewers together and handed them to Liu Tianci.

Liu Tianci blew gently to cool the skewers, and turned to look at a small electronic screen hanging next to the stall. The time on the screen was 11pm, and it was already dark. "Well, it's time to go home," he said to himself.

At this moment, a slight sound came into his ears - rustling... rustling... as if someone was approaching cautiously. Then, a low humming sound sounded, like a mysterious call from a distant place. This sudden sound made Liu Tianci frown, and a strange feeling surged in his heart.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, turned his head cautiously, and looked behind him. He saw a figure standing quietly on the other side of the road. The person was wearing a loose plaid shirt, light blue jeans, and a pair of slippers.

He was slightly bent over, and his whole body was shrouded in shadow, making it impossible to see his face and eyes. However, despite this, Liu Tianci could clearly feel that this guy was staring at him, and his eyes were like two cold rays, piercing through the darkness and shooting straight at him.