Chapter 220 The Bay Area Bidding is About to Begin
Seeing William's puzzled expression, Dilma explained.
"After physical maturity, one's potential is mostly fixed. So, at this point, you can only train your physical body and cannot simultaneously improve your superpower. Even if you manage to improve your superpower, the progress will be extremely slow."
"To awaken your potential, we'll use external energy to stimulate you and unleash your energy. This will significantly boost your progress, but the process is very painful. Are you sure you want to do it?"
After hearing Dilma's words, William naturally wouldn't miss an opportunity to quickly enhance his strength.
"I can endure any amount of pain." William made up his mind.
The dangers he would encounter would only increase, and if he didn't have enough power, it would be over. He couldn't keep relying on having Dilma, the grandmaster, by his side. Otherwise, if he encountered another master like Octavio, he would be completely defenseless and meet a miserable end.
"If we're to awaken your potential, I need to examine your body first. Take off your clothes and pants." Dilma said with a serious expression. This condition was actually very demanding.
First, the one awakening the potential must be a grandmaster who can channel their inner superpower outward. Second, the person's body will be in extreme pain, and if their physical condition is slightly poor, they may get injured or even become paralyzed directly.
"Okay." William didn't hesitate and immediately undressed, leaving only his underpants.
Dilma used her fingers to poke a few acupoints on William's body and used her superpower to probe his condition. He felt that William's physical fitness was exceptionally good, which surprised Dilma slightly.
"Mr. Brown, I didn't expect your physical fitness to be this good."
Dilma initially thought that wealthy second-generation individuals like William would likely neglect physical exercise, resulting in poor physical fitness that would hinder their potential. However, after using his superpower to probe, he discovered that William's body was exceptionally strong.
"I exercise every day." William didn't think as much as Dilma did and simply stated the truth.
"Good. Lie on the bed. If it becomes too painful during the process, grit your teeth and endure it. This energy needs to be fully stimulated within you. If you stop halfway, all previous efforts will be in vain, and your body will also be damaged." Dilma solemnly reminded.
"Okay, I can do it. You don't need to worry about me." William nodded resolutely.
Immediately, Dilma used his own superpower and released it above William's head.
William only felt a surge of superpower entering his body from his head, which then caused an intermittent, growing pain throughout his body. The area where the superpower flowed would become increasingly painful.
This made William's face pale.
"Endure it." Dilma's expression gradually became serious. If something happened to William under his care, it would likely ruin his career in martial arts.
The superpower slowly flowed down from William's head, and he concentrated, holding his breath and gritting his teeth to endure it. After a short while, his whole body started to sweat, with a bit of oiliness mixed in, which were impurities being expelled from his body.
Time passed by, and both Dilma's forehead and face started to sweat. It was evident that this task was also physically and mentally draining for Dilma.
William's body twitched in pain, but he still persevered, gritting his teeth. He couldn't give up. If he gave up, all previous efforts would be in vain, so no matter how much he suffered, he had to endure it.
After two hours, when Dilma used both hands to separate the superpower into two parts and pushed them out from William's left and right feet, she finally breathed a sigh of relief, almost stumbling in the process.
Even a master like him would become extremely weak and pale after such a large expenditure of energy and effort. If Octavio were to come at this moment, he might not be able to defeat him.
"Master, are you okay?" William directly changed his address to Dilma as "Master." For him to exert such a large amount of physical and mental energy to unlock his potential, it was a form of mentorship.
Enough to be considered his mentor.
"It's too early to call me your mentor now. Taking on an apprentice is a big deal. Come to Brazil after a year. After my tests, I will take you as my disciple." Dilma didn't agree.
William helped Dilma sit on the bed, and after the latter finished speaking, he sat down and adjusted his breath. The reason why he chose to take William as his disciple after a year had his own plans. It also involved the inheritance and promotion of Jujitsu, so he had to be cautious.
"Also, don't reveal what happened tonight to anyone, including Hunter, Sharon, and Aurora. Only you and I know about it." Dilma suddenly emphasized.
"Alright, I'll go to Brazil to find you next year." William nodded helplessly. Although he didn't understand why Dilma wanted him to keep it a secret, he intended to follow Dilma's instructions and keep it confidential.
After agreeing to meet in a year, William quietly left. It was best to let Dilma focus on his recovery at this time. There was nothing he could do by staying.
After leaving Dilma's room, William felt that his body had become much lighter. He tried to make a leap forward and surprisingly exceeded his usual long jump limit by far, and his strength seemed to have greatly improved.
"It's like my body has been reborn. Not only do I feel refreshed, but my strength and speed have also greatly increased. It's just uncomfortable with sweat all over my body. I need to take a shower." William was overjoyed and felt even more grateful to Dilma. Without him, he didn't know when he would achieve such strength.
Moreover, after activating his potential, his future improvement in strength would be greatly enhanced. This was something that couldn't be bought even with a lot of money.
At noon the next day, Camden came with twenty-two bottles of ancestral medicine to make the exchange. There were ten bottles of healing medicine and ten bottles of medicine for treating eye diseases, while there were only two bottles of stimulants. Camden explained that this kind of medicine was rarely made, and the stock was also limited.
Still in the same office, William looked at the twenty-two bottles of medicine in front of him and glanced at Camden before saying, "You didn't deceive me with these medicines, did you? You didn't just bring a few bottles to bluff me, did you?"
"How dare I deceive you? Consider these twenty-two bottles of medicine as a gesture of friendship." Camden wiped off the sweat secretly, feeling that William seemed even more terrifying after just one night of not seeing each other!
"Is that so? Then you should try it yourself!" William casually opened a bottle and took an enhancer pill and stuffed it into Camden's mouth.
The latter wanted to spit it out but was immediately stopped by William, who poured a bottle of water into his mouth. Under the irrigation of the water, Camden passively swallowed the pill.
"It's over, it's over, William, that's an enhancer pill!" Camden was in a desperate panic. Kyle next to him also took a few steps back in fear. The effect of this kind of stimulant was very strong.
Eventually, the stimulant became banned, but there are still mysterious buyers who come to purchase it. Their purposes remain unknown, but the huge gains outweigh the risks, so many are willing to take the chance.
After swallowing the stimulant, Camden began to feel its effects within minutes. Although he appeared ordinary on the outside, his physical abilities had significantly improved in a short period. "I feel like my body is about to explode," Camden said. This wasn't his first time taking this type of stimulant, but the intense feeling of power coursing through his body made him feel like he might explode.
"Come and hit me," William gestured towards Camden, wanting to test the power of the stimulant and assess his strength at the same time. Camden hesitated at first, but the overwhelming feeling of power within his body left him no choice but to throw a punch at William.
Although Camden had experienced a threefold increase in speed and strength due to the stimulant, William had already tapped into his potential the previous night. Camden's speed and strength were no match for William, who directly countered his punch. In the blink of an eye, Camden was sent flying, while William remained calmly in his original position. It was evident that there was a huge gap in strength between the two, and William was also surprised by his own power.
"After unlocking my potential, my strength has indeed increased significantly," William thought to himself, pleased with his current abilities. Camden, on the other hand, struggled to get up from the ground, astonished and fearful of William. Despite taking the stimulant and experiencing a threefold enhancement in abilities, he was still easily overpowered by William's single punch, indicating that William's strength could likely overpower ten of him or more.
"How long does the effect of this stimulant last, and what are the side effects?" William inquired about the duration of the stimulant's effect and its potential drawbacks. Camden, who had tried it several times, had the most authority to answer regarding its effects and side effects. "The effect of the stimulant lasts for about an hour, but once it wears off, you'll feel completely drained," Camden replied.
"Alright, you can leave now." William attained the information he wanted and collected the twenty-two bottles of stimulant, then let them go. Camden and Kyle didn't dare to linger any longer and hurriedly ran away, especially Camden, who now felt fear whenever he saw William. With the effects of the stimulant still ongoing, he needed to find a place to vent his energy.
"This stimulant is truly extraordinary," William was satisfied as he put the pills away.
"Mr. Brown, you've come at just the right time. I will be leaving early tomorrow morning, so consider this our farewell." Dilma's complexion had improved somewhat after a night of rest, but he still appeared weak.
"Are you leaving so soon? I happen to have brought many extraordinary medicines with me, so take a few bottles back with you." William tossed the twenty-two bottles of medicine he carried in his arms in front of Dilma.
"What kind of medicines are these? Are you ill?" Sharon and the others looked at him with puzzled expressions, mixed with a hint of concern.
"I am not ill. These were obtained from the Riordan family. I've heard that they are ancestral medicines and quite valuable. This one is a healing medicine that can expedite bone recovery, this one treats eye ailments, they say it can restore vision as long as the eyeball remains, and this one is a stimulant that can enhance one's abilities temporarily, similar to performance-enhancing drugs, but much more potent."
William introduced each one to them.
"Is this medicine for treating eye ailments really effective?" Both Hunter and Aurora fixated their gaze on the medicine for eye ailments, along with Dilma.
"We are not sure if it's effective or not, but it is an ancestral medicine of their family, so it should have some use." William himself had never used this medicine, so he could only respond in this manner.
However, Dilma picked up the bottle of medicine for eye ailments, opened the lid, and smelled it carefully, while Sharon and the others looked hopeful.
"Willa, she lost her eyesight. She used to be exceptionally beautiful, even more attractive than those big stars. Unfortunately, in a fire during her childhood, her eyes were smoked, leading to blindness. Later on, due to financial constraints, her condition wasn't treated promptly."
"Really? Then we can try using this medicine. If it doesn't work, I can find a way to connect her with the best ophthalmologist in the world." William didn't expect Sharon to have such a senior with vision loss.
"Thank you then." Sharon and Willa were of the same age and had a great relationship, so naturally, they were delighted to hear that there was hope for Willa's sight to be restored.
"Mr. Brown, I will bring a few bottles of this medicine back with me. It might come in handy." After taking a whiff of the medicine, Dilma decided to take a few bottles back, regardless of whether it would be effective. Since there was a glimmer of hope, it was worth a try.
"Take a few more bottles, including this healing medicine and stimulant. You might need them." William, of course, wouldn't be stingy and gave Dilma half of the medicines.
"Thank you, Mr. Brown. Then I won't stand on ceremony," Dilma expressed her gratitude.
He had some knowledge about medicine, and from the smell, it was evident that these medicines were made from rare and precious herbal ingredients, not something that traditional pharmaceutical companies could produce.
It was clear that a master had made these medicines.
That evening, William hosted a dinner for Dilma, Hunter, Sharon, and Aurora as a way of thanking him and bidding farewell.
The next morning, Dilma left alone, leaving the matter of the jujitsu dojo to William and Hunter.
"I will come to Brazil to find you in a year," William kept this in mind.
And with Dilma's departure, the day of the auction in the Bay Area arrived. Many influential figures gathered at Hope Hall in the Bay Area, preparing to compete for the last piece of land in New York.
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