Qin Siyang's eyes were filled with excitement.
As the saying goes, "You search high and low, only to find it effortlessly!"
There were so many discarded godly remains here!
Wasn't this a windfall for him?
It was simply a gift from the heavens!
He truly was the chosen one!
Qin Siyang glanced around and saw that no one was nearby.
The godly remains were different from the usual beef and mutton he was familiar with, causing a slight resistance in his heart.
But when he thought about successfully verifying his [Blood Drink] skill and continuously enhancing himself with godly remains, he was filled with anticipation.
Qin Siyang clenched his fists.
He suppressed the physiological discomfort and resolved to give it a try.
In the face of a strong inner desire, all instincts would be weakened.
"No need for tasks, no sacrifices, just eating some godly scraps, what's there to complain about!"
He remembered the Godslayer Camp mentioning that humans consuming godly remains would have no reaction.
This was a substance beyond the biological realm of humans, unable to be digested or absorbed. Even if one awakened a Sequence Ability, it remained the same.
If he could truly digest godly remains, it would be an incredible stroke of luck!
He closed his eyes and swallowed a piece of the godly remains.
To his surprise, although the godly remains didn't look friendly, they tasted quite good.
They weren't inferior to the cafeteria food!
He wasn't sure if it was because the godly meat was genuinely tasty or if the cafeteria chef's skills were just that bad.
"I thought it would taste terrible, and I was wondering how much I could force myself to eat. Since it has a unique flavor, I won't hold back!"
Qin Siyang opened his eyes and exhaled deeply.
[Sequence "God Eater"]
[Digesting gods makes you stronger]
[Current Sequence Level: Level 1, Glutton]
[Skill: Blood Drink. Skill Description: Eating gods raw allows digestion.]
"Why isn't there any change?!"
Just then, Qin Siyang felt a sound emanating from within his body. It seemed to come from his heart, a "gurgling" sound, like a spring breaking through the obstruction of sand and stone, gushing out a long-held clear stream. This burst of the spring then spread throughout his body.
Next, his entire body ached, as if a torrent was rushing through his narrow blood vessels, threatening to burst his muscles. His whole body convulsed uncontrollably, muscles twitching wildly.
After about a minute, the pain completely subsided. He felt his arm muscles twitch twice more before returning to normal.
"What is happening?"
Qin Siyang was curious, unsure if the changes in his body were good or bad.
So he took off his jacket and examined his arm.
Although his arm didn't seem much different from before, Qin Siyang, who was intimately familiar with his body, immediately noticed that the muscles on his arm seemed slightly more robust!
Whether it was an illusion or not, his whole body felt more energetic than before. Even the backpack filled with food on his back felt lighter.
"This..."
He looked at the information panel again and found the same content, with no differences.
Yet the changes in his body told him that he had indeed undergone some indescribable transformation.
Qin Siyang quickly found a reasonable explanation.
"This [God Eater] information wasn't lying. After consuming godly remains, I did become stronger. It's just that this enhancement isn't significant enough to be reflected in the information."
He also learned from browsing forums that after Sequence Ability Users consumed Sequence Potions, their abilities would significantly improve, just like his current situation.
Since it was effective, it meant that Qin Siyang's experiment to verify his Sequence enhancement method and strengthen his abilities was successful.
A good start is half the battle!
Qin Siyang grinned greedily, rubbing his hands as he looked at the other godly remains in front of him.
He couldn't wait any longer and picked up another piece, swallowing it in large bites.
Then, the sensation of a torrent rushing through his body came again.
Moments later, Qin Siyang excitedly examined his body, the signs of becoming stronger more apparent.
"I'm stronger now, and more energetic!"
Qin Siyang's lips curled into a slight smile. Without hesitation, he continued to feast.
Were the godly remains in the trash bin? No, this was his first pot of gold!
But he didn't let this go to his head. He was very careful when picking them up, trying to keep his clothes clean and tidy.
If he got covered in blood, it would surely attract attention when walking home, and he wouldn't be able to explain it.
At the same time, he kept a vigilant eye on his surroundings to avoid being seen acting strangely.
"To become stronger, one must be discreet. The secret of Sequence Abilities must be kept."
His past work experience had shown him the treachery of many people's hearts. Even if you mean no harm, there's no guarantee someone won't be jealous of you, unable to stand your success, and report you behind your back.
In this life, having such a unique ability, he had to be cautious and not easily reveal it to others.
While gorging himself, Qin Siyang relished the sensation of the torrent coursing through his body.
And this pain, initially unbearable, gradually became gentle, even somewhat addictive.
"Damn, do I have masochistic tendencies?"
Qin Siyang cursed softly in his heart, warning himself not to indulge in the pleasure of pain.
But he noticed a problem: despite eating so much, he didn't feel any fullness in his stomach.
"It's really strange, eating so much and not feeling full. In fact... I'm still a bit hungry!"
It seemed, as he had previously guessed, that consuming gods only enhanced his strength and didn't solve his physiological hunger.
No wonder the information mentioned "digestion" instead of "absorption," as they were two completely different stories.
The disappearance of godly remains from the trash bin might attract attention, so it was best to avoid trouble.
Quickly converting the godly remains here into his own strength was the top priority.
Qin Siyang sped up his actions, continuing to devour the godly remains by the trash bin.
Finally, after more than an hour, he swallowed all thirty-plus godly remains in front of him.
His overall strength and condition underwent a qualitative change.
But he couldn't afford to experience this new body.
He found a puddle nearby, washed the blood off his hands and face, and without hesitation, quickly left for home.
The changes in his body were very noticeable. A two-hour journey took him only one hour, and he didn't feel any effort.
Although the time was halved, his mood was twice as tormented. This journey, burdened with thoughts, felt particularly long, as if a whole day had passed.
When he finally returned home, he felt as if he had worked all day, mentally exhausted.
Sitting on a sofa made of cardboard boxes, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
It was nighttime, and he was starving.
As soon as he closed the door, he opened his backpack and grabbed a portion of Six-Eyed Longfish Rice to fill his stomach.
As soon as he took a bite, Qin Siyang frowned, showing a look of disdain.
"The cafeteria's performance is consistently bad, it's really awful."
Qin Siyang complained, but obediently finished the meal and tossed the lunchbox into the sink.
Usually, he would wash the lunchbox after eating.
But tomorrow was the weekend, and he didn't need to take the lunchbox to school, so he allowed himself a little laziness.
Qin Siyang burped, poured himself a cup of hot water to aid digestion.
But when he put down the kettle, he didn't place it steadily, and it fell off the table, about to hit the ground.
In Qin Siyang's eyes, the kettle's descent seemed to be in slow motion.
He could clearly capture the entire process of the kettle slowly falling. Even the splashing water droplets shaking and falling in the air were vividly visible to him.
He reached out and effortlessly caught the kettle.
"I seem to have become much more agile! My perception has also improved!"
He placed the kettle back on the table, but before he could marvel, he noticed a deep handprint on it, surprising him again.
"Did I do that? Has my strength increased too?"
He tried gripping the kettle tightly, applying a little force, and the kettle didn't change.
But when he thought about deforming the kettle in his mind, its shape changed again.
"Moreover, I can control my strength at will?"
He remembered the forum mentioning that one could go to the Sequence Ability User Administration Bureau to learn about related matters, but one had to prove they were a Sequence Ability User to enter the bureau.
He didn't plan to disclose his Sequence Ability changes in the short term.
At least he wanted to have a general understanding of his Sequence Ability before making any decisions.
Therefore, the Godslayer Camp became the only place where he could obtain information.
But to access the Godslayer Camp, he needed a computer or phone with internet access.
These were luxuries for him.
He could only go to an Internet Cafe.
However, even half an hour at an Internet Cafe cost ten Copper Coins, which was a considerable sum.
The area on the edge of the Safe Zone where Qin Siyang lived was impoverished and backward, with adults fighting fiercely for jobs, so there were no jobs available for students.
The only way to earn money was to work part-time at the school's Library, earning ten Copper Coins a week.
Fortunately, Teacher Zhu at the Library knew about Qin Siyang's situation and took special care of him.
She reserved the only part-time librarian job for him.
When school resumed next week, he would continue helping organize books at the Library.
Qin Siyang walked to the window, looking at the endless night outside the curtains and the countless gods wandering between heaven and earth, a smile on his lips.
"If I could eat them all, I can't even imagine how strong I'd become!"
Today was incredibly fulfilling, giving reborn Qin Siyang hope.
He began to believe that he was the chosen one in this world.
Qin Siyang washed his dust-stained jacket, took a cold shower, and went to bed.
The next morning, when he woke up, he looked at his strong arms and legs, still smiling.
"What should I do today? Go back to yesterday's trash bin to find godly remains?"
As soon as this thought arose, Qin Siyang dismissed it.
The disappearance of godly remains from the trash bin near exit 114514 might attract attention and cause trouble.
But he had no clue where to start or how to hunt gods outside the Safe Zone.
If he couldn't defeat them and ended up being killed by a god, becoming prey instead of a predator, there would be no one to complain to.
After thinking for a while, he slapped his forehead:
"Shoot and move! I can't go to the trash bin at this Safe Zone exit, I'll just find another one!"