Courtyard Houses: From Families of Martyrs and Orphans to Giants of the Times

【Ding! 】

[Successfully redeemed a basic constitution enhancement potion]

Current points: 4

next second.

In the system space.

Suddenly, a pale blue potion appeared.

Like the small injections of later generations.

A faint fluorescent glow emanated from the glass tube.

Lin Jian'an was stunned.

"Is this thing... reliable?"

[System-generated, no side effects]

[Basic strengthening can improve physical fitness, recovery ability, and reaction speed]

Lin Jian'an swallowed.

It would be a lie to say I wasn't tempted.

What is most lacking in this era?

food?

medicine?

No.

It's the body.

Especially men.

As long as your body is strong enough.

They can do many things.

Moving goods, going to the countryside, running the black market, carrying sacks.

Even if you encounter trouble later.

A strong fist is better than anything else.

Not to mention.

He is only twelve years old.

It's the time when they're growing.

"I used it."

next second.

The enhancement fluid disappeared instantly.

Followed by.

A surge of scalding heat suddenly burst from my stomach.

Holy crap!

Lin Jian'an's expression changed instantly.

pain!

It wasn't just ordinary pain.

It's like all the bones in your body have been broken apart and reassembled.

He almost fell headfirst to the ground.

The veins on his forehead were bulging.

"System, you son of a bitch—"

[Strengthening is a normal process]

"Normal, my foot!"

Lin Jian'an gasped in pain.

Quickly bite down hard on the quilt.

He was afraid of waking his mother.

The heat flow is getting stronger and stronger.

It rushes from the abdomen to the limbs.

The bones were cracking.

My muscles felt like they were being torn apart.

Especially in the stomach.

I'm starving.

It was as if he hadn't eaten for days.

I don't know how much time has passed.

The excruciating pain finally subsided.

Lin Jian'an looked as if he had been pulled out of the water.

He was covered in sweat.

But next second.

He suddenly froze.

Because my body is noticeably different.

This body had previously suffered from long-term malnutrition.

Thin and weak.

I get out of breath after running just a few steps.

But now.

His breathing was frighteningly smooth.

My arms are noticeably stronger now.

He instinctively clenched his fist.

You can even feel the tension in the muscles.

"This effect...is it that powerful?"

Lin Jian'an looked down at his palm.

The skin was originally cracked from the cold.

Surprisingly, they've all gotten much better.

The system voice sounded again.

[Beginner Enhancement Completed]

[Current physical condition: Standard level for adult male]

Strength, endurance, and recovery abilities have been improved.

Lin Jian'an felt relieved.

at last.

In this era.

He has some ability to protect himself.

Just then.

My stomach suddenly rumbled.

Lin Jian'an's expression immediately changed.

hungry.

I'm so hungry.

After the enhancement is complete.

My stomach feels like it's on fire.

He even felt like he could swallow a cow whole right now.

"System, is this a side effect?"

[Enhancement requires a large amount of energy]

[It is recommended to eat immediately]

"..."

Lin Jian'an almost cursed.

Good guy.

Fortunately, there was still white flour in the system.

Otherwise I'd really starve to death tonight.

He quickly got up.

They tiptoed to the stove.

Then, two pounds of flour were taken out from the system space.

Then he took out five more eggs.

These were all redeemed previously.

In this day and age.

That's already considered a luxury meal.

Lin Jian'an quickly began kneading the dough.

In his past life, he ran an antique shop all by himself.

I often cook for myself.

Simple noodles are no challenge for him at all.

soon.

The pot was steaming hot.

The aroma of egg noodles slowly wafted out.

The courtyard house is quiet at night.

The aroma came out.

It's practically like poison.

Especially the Jia family.

Banggeng was sleeping soundly.

As a result, my nose twitched.

He suddenly opened his eyes.

"Milk!"

"It smells so good!"

Jia Zhangshi, who was standing nearby, also smelled it.

She was already hungry.

My stomach is starting to rumble now.

Who cooks at night?

"Not during holidays or festivals..."

suddenly.

Her expression changed.

"backyard!"

"It must be that little brat from the Lin family!"

The sticky stalk is ready to be heard.

My mouth is watering.

"Milk, I want to eat it."

"Eat, eat, eat!"

All you ever think about is eating!

Jia Zhangshi cursed.

But I was also really craving it.

Egg noodles.

These days.

Who would be willing to eat eggs in the middle of the night?

Not to mention the aroma of the white flour.

Absolutely captivating.

"mom……"

Qin Huairu, who was standing next to her, also woke up.

She frowned slightly.

"Where did Jian'an's family get the white flour?"

Jia Zhangshi sneered.

"I already said that."

"That kid definitely has something going on."

"A family on the verge of starvation, eating refined grains every day?"

"You're kidding me."

Qin Huairu remained silent.

But I also had some doubts.

These days, who doesn't mix whole grains into their diet?

They were able to eat white flour.

The conditions are already considered quite good.

backyard.

Lin Jian'an had no idea.

I made myself a bowl of noodles.

It's already made half the yard hungry.

He has only one feeling right now.

Cool!

So cool!

The enhanced body is like a bottomless pit.

A big pot of egg noodles.

He actually ate it all up.

In the end, not even the soup was left.

After eating.

I feel warm all over.

The sense of power is becoming increasingly apparent.

Even their mental state is exceptionally good.

"This enhancement fluid is amazing."

Thirty points.

It was definitely worth the money.

Just then.

The system prompt appeared again.

[Host completes physical enhancement for the first time]

[Open Character Attribute Panel]

next second.

A virtual panel appeared before my eyes.

[Host: Lin Jian'an]

Age: 12

Physical fitness: 12 (10 for average adult)

【Strength: 11】

【Spirit: 13】

[Skills: Basic Appraisal, Basic Combat]

Points: 4

Lin Jian'an was stunned.

Good guy.

Am I now stronger than the average adult?

This enhances the effect.

It's much more impressive than I imagined.

Especially the mental attributes.

It's probably related to his time travel.

Just then.

Suddenly, light footsteps came from outside the courtyard.

It's extremely light.

But now Lin Jian'an's hearing has clearly improved.

I heard it right away.

His eyes immediately turned cold.

"Again?"

really.

next second.

A small head peeked out from the window.

It's still a great joke.

But this time...

This kid is obviously smarter.

They didn't go straight into the house.

Instead, they desperately tried to smell inside.

My mouth is watering.

Lin Jian'an almost laughed in anger.

They really are like dogs.

They came by the smell.

He coughed deliberately.

The stick was startled.

He turned around and tried to run away.

"stop."

The sound wasn't loud.

The joke froze instantly.

Lin Jian'an pushed open the door and came out.

The cold wind howled at night.

The stick stem was so cold that it hunched its neck.

But his eyes still couldn't help glancing into the room.

"Are you born in the year of the rat?"

"Going into the backyard every night in the middle of the night?"

Banggeng kept his head down and didn't say anything.

Suddenly, my stomach rumbled.

The air suddenly became quiet.

Lin Jian'an looked at him.

I suddenly felt like laughing.

This kid is a bit of a troublemaker.

But he's still just a child.

These days.

Every child grows up hungry.

The stalk of the stick secretly looked up.

He saw that Lin Jian'an didn't get angry.

They were a little too bold.

"Did you...have noodles at home?"

"Um."

"Egg noodles?"

"Um."

Banggeng's eyes lit up immediately.

Does it smell good?

What do you think?

Banggeng swallowed hard.

My stomach is growling again.

That appearance.

Like a little dog that's about to go crazy from hunger.

Lin Jian'an remained silent for a few seconds.

Suddenly he went back inside.

Not long after.

She brought out a half-bowl of noodles.

There was also an egg inside.

Banggeng's eyes widened instantly.

"For...for me?"

"Finish your food and get out of here."

The stick almost pounced on him.

He took the bowl and wolfed it down.

My mouth was covered in soup as I ate.

That appearance.

It felt like I hadn't eaten anything good in eight hundred years.

Lin Jian'an leaned against the door and watched.

But I felt very calm inside.

He is not the Virgin Mary.

But I also know.

Dealing with children.

Sometimes I'll slap you.

Instead, give them something to eat.

Especially the kind with a sticky stem.

No one taught me properly when I was young.

In the end, it grew more and more crooked.

soon.

I finished half a bowl of noodles.

The hamster even licked the soup clean.

They were even reluctant to put the bowl down.

"Want some more?"

Banggeng immediately nodded.

Then he quickly shook his head.

Grandma said...you can't always take advantage of others.

Lin Jian'an almost laughed.

"How dare your grandma say that?"

Bang Geng's face turned red instantly.

He is young.

But not stupid.

I know Grandma is always trying to take advantage of me.

Many people in the compound were annoyed by her.

"Don't steal again."

Lin Jian'an suddenly spoke.

Banggeng was stunned for a moment.

"I want to eat something."

"Rely on yourself."

"If I steal once, maybe no one will say anything."

"Steal ten times."

"It'll be ruined sooner or later."

A night breeze blew by.

The stick-like stem kept its head down.

I don't know if I listened or not.

A few seconds passed.

He suddenly asked in a low voice:

"Then I'll help you with the work from now on."

"Can you still give me noodles?"

Lin Jian'an's eyes flickered slightly.

This kid...

It seems like it can still be salvaged?