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Chapter 181: In order to become stronger, I had no choice
Crash, crash.

In the bathroom, the sound of water splashing could be heard from time to time.

After a while, the sliding door was moved open.

Fang Cheng walked out shirtless in slippers and let out a sigh of relief.

After simply rinsing it with cold water, I felt much more comfortable all over.

He reached out and picked up the glasses on the table, put them back on his face, and looked up at the dressing mirror in the living room.

The midday sun shines through the window, illuminating the dust and making the mirror sparkle.

My own figure suddenly appeared on the smooth mirror surface.

His eyes are bright and lively, and his physique is strong and sturdy.

but.

After putting on this pair of gold-rimmed glasses, his temperament seems to become much gentler.

Fang Cheng felt slightly relieved and shook the wet hair from his forehead.

The key point is that this head of hair remains thick and black, and there is no large-scale shedding.

Although I found several clumps of hair fell out when I was washing my hair in the bathroom just now, it's not a big deal.

I believe it will grow out soon in a few days.

After all, his current physical attribute was as high as 41 points, and he possessed abundant life energy far beyond that of ordinary people.

Thinking of this, Fang Cheng's eyes flashed slightly, and he looked inward at the location of his dantian.

A ball of azure blue energy resides here, like a boundless and tranquil sea.

There were no waves, no wind, no clouds, as if nothing had changed.

But if we compare it carefully with before, the capacity of true Qi has been reduced by about one percent.

Obviously, this is the result of the panel pre-spending part of the life energy in order to enhance physical fitness as quickly as possible after upgrading and adding points.

If the body's nutrients or external energy are not replenished in time, the water level of this ocean of true energy will continue to slowly drop until it is completely exhausted.

It manifests itself physically in the form of various unpredictable abnormal symptoms that affect health and endanger life.

finally……

Perhaps his body will rot like that of the experimental subject, and he will need to suck the blood of others to sustain his life.

In other words, the power of this world does not come out of thin air.

Even if you own a panel, it is not without cost. It is just a shortcut that is safer than others.

In essence, it is still at the cost of overdrawing one's life in exchange for temporary strength.

Fang Cheng's heart was touched, as if he had realized something.

If you have not truly mastered Qigong and have not accumulated enough true Qi.

After breaking through the limit of my strength attribute today, I'm going to probably lose all my hair.

Try to imagine a gentle and handsome guy suddenly turning into a bald and muscular man.

Fang Cheng couldn't help but shudder.

I was quite glad that I had the foresight to prepare for the situation in advance.

Then he turned his head and looked at the white bag of cooked food on the dining table, which contained packaged fast food.

I ordered four takeouts in the morning, and I devoured them all.

This is the fifth one.

The moment he saw the food, Fang Cheng's mouth quickly secreted saliva, and he swallowed it down his throat with a gulp.

Don’t think too much, just eat!

Only by eating more and eating well can you build a good physique and master the power that truly belongs to you.

As the gourmet cells in his body awakened, Fang Cheng immediately sat down and grabbed a braised pork elbow from the lunch box.

Prepare to continue satisfying my body's extreme desire for nutrition.

Click, click.

He opened his mouth wide, tore off a piece of meat, and chewed it voraciously.

Even the pig's hardest and most calcium-rich bone was bitten to pieces.

Suck out the bone marrow rich in collagen, and then swallow it all, including the bone residue and meat.

Even though the culinary skills have been integrated into Qigong, the powerful digestive function and efficient nutrient absorption rate are still perfectly inherited.

Fang Cheng even had a vague illusion.

When you are really hungry, even if there is a piece of soil in front of you, you will swallow it without hesitation and absorb the nutrients needed by the human body from it.

Just a few minutes.

Fang Cheng devoured three boxes of braised pork elbows and a bowl of white rice.

Nutritional supplementation is complete.

Fang Cheng walked to the balcony, closed his eyes lightly, let the sunlight shine on his face and body, and silently felt the warm breath from nature.

Then he took a horse stance, circulated his internal breath, and began to practice Qigong.

I can't go to work today, and it's not appropriate to continue exercising.

It is better to practice Qigong more often to regulate your body and eliminate the remaining sequelae in the body.

Perhaps because of the rapid stretching and growth of his bones and muscles, Fang Cheng always felt numb, itchy and hot all over his body.

Fortunately, this strange feeling can be eliminated to some extent after each circulation of true Qi.

It's like a breeze blowing through your internal organs, bringing a sudden cool feeling.

It is also like a sweet spring gurgling, watering and moistening the dry land.

Fang Cheng's body trembled slightly, and there was a faint sound like thunder coming from the afternoon clouds.

Under the sunlight, the pores all over the body appear exceptionally clear, as if the entire body is illuminated and transparent.

At this time, countless tiny air currents pass through the body, blow through the limbs and bones, and then drill out from the other side of the body.

With each breath, it is like the wind sweeping away the remaining clouds, expelling the old and taking in the new.

Until it transforms into an imperceptible warm current and flows into the blue ocean.

Air and sunlight are also sources of energy needed for life.

It's just a bit thin...

"Hululu——"

In the living room, the sound of wind and thunder echoed.

Fang Cheng suddenly opened his eyes and exhaled a long breath of foul air that had accumulated in his abdominal cavity.

At the same time, a panel prompt message appeared before his eyes.

[You have learned a new way of breathing, Qigong experience +20]

[Qigong lv1 (154/250)]

As the sweat from his body dissipated, Fang Cheng finished his training, stood up, and stretched his muscles.

Glance at the time.

1: 36.

This time I devoted myself to the Qigong practice, which lasted for more than an hour and a half, which was a record.

I feel that apart from the lack of body coordination and feeling a little clumsy, all other strange sensations have almost disappeared.

Fang Cheng's heart moved, and he quickly looked at his dantian.

It was discovered that the true Qi stored inside did not decrease significantly.

It seems that the reason why the body was able to recover quickly this time was mainly due to the skill itself.

In fact, breathing techniques can be divided into one hard and one soft, one yin and one yang, like the flow of wind and water, each has its own magical uses.

When faced with hidden dangers and chronic diseases caused by one's own internal factors, using this gentler way of regulating qi to regulate body functions will have a better effect.

Take a moment to meditate.

Fang Cheng then walked back to the bedroom naked and prepared to put on his clothes.

but.

Considering my current strong and muscular physique, my previous normal size would definitely not fit me.

Fang Cheng picked and chose, tried on clothes again and again, but found that none of them fit him.

There was even a pair of jeans that was forced into his clothes and the seams were torn apart.

Fortunately, the fabric of the bra and underwear is relatively elastic, so they can still be worn.

Feeling the underwear that stuck to his body and highlighted his muscles, Fang Cheng's face was full of helplessness.

In the morning, Ma Donghe called and mentioned the sale of antiques.

He said he had found a very wealthy buyer and made an appointment to meet to inspect the goods.

But in this state, it is obvious that he cannot go out or do anything.

We can only talk about it another day. Fang Cheng then called Ma Dong Hyuk back and found an excuse to cancel the date.

Then I sat in the living room bored and watched TV series to kill time.

Just staying at home is not a solution.

But my mother is busy working in the hospital, and I can’t ask her to help me solve the problem.

After thinking about it, a beautiful figure suddenly appeared in Fang Cheng's mind.

So he picked up his phone again and tried to dial a number.

beep...beep...beep...

After a few intermittent waiting tones, the call was finally connected.

A soft, surprised female voice came from the microphone.

"Hey, Cheng, do you need me for something?"

Hearing this familiar voice, Fang Cheng's slightly anxious mood instantly became stable, and he immediately said:

"Xiu Mei, it's like this..."

....................................

On a winter evening, the setting sun was blown by the cold wind and hid in the thick clouds.

As the cold and darkness deepened, the streets became more bustling and lively.

The sound of car horns and electric bike bells floated in through the window from downstairs.

Fang Cheng was wearing thermal underwear, standing in the living room, slowly performing a set of 24 Tai Chi moves.

The wild horse spreads its mane, the white crane spreads its wings, the left one grasps the bird's tail, the right one grasps the bird's tail...

He raised his hands and waved his palms, lifted his knees and took a step forward. Each move unfolded slowly like flowing clouds and water.

Although it appears to be relatively large in size, its posture is still very relaxed and confident.

Boom, boom.

Just then, there was a slight knock on the door.

Hearing the voice, Fang Cheng's eyes flashed and he glanced at the information on the panel.

[Tai Chi experience +10]

He nodded with satisfaction, then stopped practicing boxing and quickly walked towards the entrance.

squeak-

The iron door opened, revealing a pretty rosy face.

Zhou Xiumei was wearing a white down jacket, a blue cloth headband on her head, and a woolen scarf wrapped around her neck.

She was fully armed and puffs of white air came out of her mouth. It was obvious that the temperature outside was very low.

When he saw Fang Cheng coming out wearing thermal underwear, he was stunned at first, his eyes widened, as if he was trying to identify something.

Immediately her cheeks became even redder and she quickly handed over the two clothing bags in her hands.

"These are the clothes and pants I bought. I don't know if they will fit me."

"Also, this is a windbreaker issued by my dad's company. He has several of them, but they've been sitting at home and nobody's worn them."

"If the new clothes don't fit, you can also wear this looser one. My dad is actually about the same height as you..."

Zhou Xiumei was talking, but her voice was getting lower and lower, and her eyes were a little vague.

It seems that Fang Cheng's muscular appearance has caused a great impact on her mind.

But Fang Cheng had no choice but to thank him repeatedly with a sincere look on his face;
"Xiu Mei, you really helped me a lot. I'll treat you to a meal some other day."

Zhou Xiumei has recently been working as an intern at a pastry shop in Jiangdong District.

When Fang Cheng called her before, he didn't explain much, but just asked her to help buy a set of clothes.

Zhou Xiumei didn't ask any more questions. After getting off work early, she ran to the mall to buy clothes and then hurried home.

At this moment, her long eyelashes were drooping.

After Fang Cheng took the bag of clothes, he seemed to hesitate for a moment, then continued:
"Brother Cheng, I have something else I want to give you."

As he spoke, he took out something that looked like a sachet from his pocket and handed it to me carefully.

Fang Cheng looked carefully.

This sachet is made of red cloth and has an exquisite and elegant appearance.

The front is a transparent film, revealing a small yellow talisman paper with the word "peace" written in seal script on it.

In Fang Cheng's puzzled eyes, Zhou Xiumei explained:

"This amulet was obtained by grandma from Gufeng Temple. It is very effective. You should wear it and never take it off..."

Seeing Zhou Xiumei talking like her own mother, Fang Cheng couldn't help but feel a little surprised:
"Why are you giving me a lucky charm for no reason?"

Zhou Xiumei stood in the dimly lit corridor, looking around nervously for a while.

Then he bit his lip and whispered:

"Brother Cheng, haven't you heard from others yet? Our building is haunted..."

Fang Cheng's eyes narrowed slightly, and after listening to her detailed narration, he finally understood the whole story.

It turned out that while Fang Cheng was on a meditation trip in Yong'an Island, something happened to a family living on the 8th floor.

The male owner, He Yao, was originally an honest worker, but he suddenly went crazy. He seemed to have seen ghosts, and he kept talking to himself and babbling nonsense all day long.

The wife then asked a Taoist priest to come over and exorcise the evil spirit, but He Yao picked up a kitchen knife and chopped both his wife and the Taoist priest severely.

Later, when the police arrived, he seemed to have seen something terrifying, so he jumped out of the window on the 8th floor and chose to commit suicide.

And the strangest thing is that when everyone went down to look for it that night, the body was gone.

Counting it up, today is the seventh day, the night of returning souls.

The neighbors all said that He Yao had encountered an evil spirit, had his mind bewitched by a ghost, and had been captured to be a substitute.

Therefore, they will become more vicious and less humane after death.

After hearing this, Fang Cheng smiled dumbly:
"Even if it's really haunted, it has no grudge against us."

Zhou Xiumei was still a little scared and muttered:
"It's okay if we're careful."

Fang Cheng nodded slightly and reached out to take the amulet.

After all, this is a token of their thoughtfulness.

Then he said:

"Xiu Mei, come in and sit for a while. I'll go get the money for you."

She turned around, picked up her clothing bag, and prepared to go to the bedroom to get her wallet.

But Zhou Xiumei shouted, "No, I have something else to do. I'm leaving now."

Soon, the sound of brisk footsteps was heard, and the person disappeared in the blink of an eye.

When Fang Cheng walked out the door again and wanted to call her.

Zhou Xiumei had already returned home and closed the door with a bang.

Seeing this, Fang Cheng shook his head helplessly.

Forget it, just consider it as a gift from Zhou Xiumei.

When the Chinese New Year comes, I will give her a New Year gift as compensation.

Clang.

Close your own door and turn on the lights.

Fang Cheng then opened the clothing bag and took out the newly bought clothes.

A jacket and a pair of jeans.

I tried it on and found the right size.

Fang Cheng breathed a sigh of relief, finally no longer feeling embarrassed about being naked.

To be honest, he usually likes to take off his clothes and exercise, and he doesn't have an exhibitionist fetish.

I really had no choice but to do this in order to become stronger.

I put on my clothes, looked in the mirror, and tidied my appearance. I felt as if I had become gentle and refined again.

Then, he wolfed down the 10th takeaway of the day.

After dinner, clean up and wash up.

By this time, it was already completely dark.

Fang Cheng walked to the balcony and prepared to close the window.

With a casual glance, I saw a faint fire and curling smoke downstairs.

In the darkness, several middle-aged and elderly women squatted on the roadside, placing offerings and burning paper money.

They were whispering softly, apparently chanting scriptures or mantras.

Fang Cheng's eyes narrowed slightly, and he couldn't help but think of what Zhou Xiumei said again.

(End of this chapter)