James Lone came into the living room.

The women were chatting excitedly: "Lily Green, you have three abilities now! Congratulations!" "The Master really favors you!" "So envious!"

Lily Green was basking in the attention, but when she saw James Lone, she quickly reined in her smile and greeted him with a grin: "Master."

James Lone didn't mind the women's small moments of pride: "Feeling happy?"

Lily Green smiled awkwardly: "Hehe. I am happy."

James Lone patted Lily Green's head: "If you're happy, you should work even harder in the future."

Breakfast was already prepared.

James Lone sat at the head of the table and began eating.

The women gathered around him one by one, joining him for breakfast and sharing various amusing stories.

Regardless of whether their smiles were genuine, having a group of beautiful women around him brightened James Lone's mood significantly.

April Jones curiously asked: "Huh? Why isn't Elsa joining us for breakfast?"

James Lone waved his hand: "She was very tired last night. She's probably going to sleep for a long time."

The women exchanged knowing looks and giggles.

Lily Green felt immensely envious.

If she had dressed up more last night, would she have been the one to stay overnight?

With more and more women around, James Lone's affection was limited. She needed to seize every opportunity!

And opportunities are for those who are prepared!

Feeling regretful, Lily Green absent-mindedly glanced at the other women and was shocked to discover that even for breakfast, these "bitches" were fully dressed up!

Shirley Inr Won was wearing a semi-transparent chiffon blouse, with her black lingerie faintly visible underneath.

Monroe Anne's makeup was immaculate, combined with a carefully styled hairdo that must have taken her at least an hour to prepare that morning!

Winnie Morgan, having likely pleaded with James Lone for a long time, wore a flowing hanfu that matched her ethereal aura, making her look like a celestial maiden descending to earth.

Even the more reserved Lulia Smith wore high heels and black stockings.

Looking at herself, Lily Green felt ashamed!

She was still in her regular sleepwear, starkly contrasting with the other women who looked like they were competing in a beauty pageant.

No wonder she only had one ability until last night. If not for the Master's deliberate favoritism, who knows when she would have gotten a second one!

These women were too cunning, too shameless!

From now on, I'll get up early to do my makeup too!

After James Lone finished eating, he did some light exercises before teleporting to the ground floor of the New York Pearl Tower.

He returned to the room he had used last time.

Placing the Flesh Gem on the table, James Lone sat cross-legged on it, beginning to practice his breathing technique.

With the Flesh Gem converting spiritual energy and after surpassing 100 willpower, allowing him to see the finer "Qi" particles in the air, James Lone's breathing practice was incredibly fast, nearly full every two minutes.

Then he would release it.

Fill and release again.

After about two hours, James Lone stopped.

Even after such long practice, the Tree of All Methods showed no change.

"It seems I've hit a bottleneck. Not sure what it'll take to break through."

Unable to discern any clues, James Lone could only temporarily set it aside and carefully put the Flesh Gem back into his personal space.

He then took out a Flexibility Fruit and ate it, smoothly acquiring the flexibility ability.

The ability description was straightforward:

[Flexibility: 1 Star, enhances all muscle and joint flexibility by 100%.]

A percentage increase? That heavily depended on one's initial flexibility.

Testing it out, James Lone found he couldn't manage an Elsa Thomas-level triple fold.

Not even being able to bend backward to touch the ground with his head.

Elsa Thomas had always been a fitness enthusiast, practicing yoga regularly, giving her better flexibility than most women.

And, of course, better than a man like James Lone.

"For a brute force fighter like me, this ability isn't particularly effective. But if Teresa Taylor had it, it would significantly boost her close combat capabilities. She might even perform maneuvers she couldn't before."

James Lone ate dozens more Flexibility Fruits but still didn't improve it to 2 stars.

Which was normal. James Lone wasn't too disappointed.

Flexibility seemed to belong to physique-based abilities.

James Lone's body didn't adapt well to such abilities.

Continuing to eat might eventually raise it to 2 stars, or even 3.

But James Lone didn't continue. He had a more important experiment today!

Could the 2-star Physique Enhancement Fruits upgrade his physique enhancement beyond 4 stars?

He needed to save room for the Physique Enhancement Fruits.

James Lone didn't start eating immediately.

Instead, he took out a 2-star Physique Enhancement Fruit and a 1-star Physique Enhancement Fruit, placing them before him for careful comparison.

Despite repeated scrutiny, whether by eye or perception, he couldn't notice any significant differences between the two.

James Lone reluctantly gave up.

"Time to eat!"

He grabbed a large basin, filling it with 2-star Physique Enhancement Fruits.

Only with his current high physique, large appetite, and fast digestion could he eat an entire basin without getting sick.

James Lone ate them one by one.

After around 100 fruits, he was pleasantly surprised.

[Ding! Physique Enhancement upgraded to 5 Stars! Comprehensive Physique +130.]

4-star Physique Enhancement only added 80 physique.

At 5 stars, it surged to 130!

James Lone immediately opened his status panel:

[Host: James Lone][Comprehensive Physique: 141] (Average adult: 10)[Willpower: 120] (Average adult: 10)

Comprehensive Physique 141!

Over 100!

James Lone was elated. Suddenly, he felt a rush through his body, as if breaking through some barrier.

An invisible force completely transformed his body.

Minutes later, he marveled at his skin, smooth and tender like a baby's, with each hair perfect.

Under perception, his bones glimmered like jade, emitting a bright white glow.

Each breath seemed to absorb the essence of heaven and earth...

No!

It actually absorbed the essence of heaven and earth!

James Lone clearly saw that now, even without actively using the unnamed breathing technique, each ordinary breath could draw massive amounts of "Qi" particles into his body!

Wasn't this continuous breathing technique practice?

Meaning, with each breath, he grew stronger!

While the absorption wasn't as rapid as actively practicing the unnamed breathing technique, it was constant, 24/7 training!

At 100 comprehensive physique, he could crush Teresa Taylor using sheer brute strength alone, even without a Qi-burst.

James Lone didn't test this; instead, he continued eating the 2-star Physique Enhancement Fruits.

With his comprehensive physique surpassing 100, his digestion improved significantly.

If he willed it, he could control his stomach to churn quickly, rapidly digesting the large volume of ability fruits he consumed.

Then he could clear room for more!

One, two, three...

Finally, James Lone heard the delightful notification sound:

[Ding! Physique Enhancement upgraded to 6 Stars! Comprehensive Physique +200.]

Comprehensive Physique +200!

His panel value soared to a terrifying 211!

James Lone was ecstatic.

How powerful is this!

With a 500% Qi-burst, his comprehensive physique would explode to an unimaginable 1055!

Surpassing 1000 comprehensive physique would yield terrifying combat power!

"Oh, the beauty of numbers!"

Eagerly, James Lone wanted to find someone to test it out on.

Just then, a team entered his perception range.

Leading them was a man in full iron armor, wielding a massive axe, cutting through the foliage as he headed straight for the ground floor of the New York Pearl Tower!