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Chapter 224 Skill Limit, Moving into a New Home
"Running skills?"

Fang Cheng stared at the panel that was flashing in the dark, carefully checking the content of the prompt information.

It is naturally a joyful thing to be able to unlock a new skill unexpectedly.

At the same time, it also made Fang Cheng feel a little confused.

What exactly does a panel mean?
Could it be that my previous self didn't know how to use his legs to run?

Or maybe your running posture is not standard enough?
On second thought, it seems to be true.

When I was in school, I was a nerd who was oblivious to everything outside and only cared about studying hard.

Whether it is physical education class or outdoor activities, they always have a perfunctory attitude and try to be lazy whenever possible.

Even though I had to take the running test, I never reviewed as hard as I did for my academic subjects, never prepared seriously, and never tried my best to face the challenge.

Today's morning exercise is to test the speed limit that I can reach when running.

Fang Cheng not only devoted himself to it, but also made various warm-up preparations in advance and tried his best to imitate the standard running posture.

From starting to accelerating to sprinting, every movement of the body and limbs is at least professional level, if not at the level of top athletes.

Of course, this is also partly due to the 40-point agility attribute, which allows him to control the muscles of his whole body to perfection.

Thinking of this, Fang Cheng retracted the panel and looked at the data recorded by the sports watch again.

To be honest, if we really want to study "running" as a skill or a science, it is not as simple as we imagine.

The entire running process can be divided into four main stages: starting, accelerating, mid-running, and sprinting.

Each stage has corresponding technical points, movement indicators, and breathing methods.

In order to mobilize the body's energy to the maximum extent, obtain the initial speed, and maintain the peak speed for a long distance while saving energy as much as possible.

In addition, running is divided into short-distance running, middle-distance running, long-distance running, ultra-long-distance running, cross-country running and other events, and each event has different technical indicators.

This involves expertise in many disciplines, including sports anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, and more.

Therefore, if you want to improve your performance as much as possible and constantly challenge your physical limits, it is definitely not as simple as moving your legs and running forward desperately.

Now, when I complete a one-kilometer middle-distance run, my average speed is about 79 meters per second, which is equivalent to 283 kilometers per hour.

If you compare the images.

When sprinting over short distances, a cheetah can reach a top speed of 110-120 kilometers per hour.

The driving speed of an ordinary family car is usually below 100 kilometers per hour. Even if traffic restrictions are completely relaxed, the maximum speed will not exceed 200 kilometers per hour.

As for the top speed of entry-level sports cars, it can reach 200 to 250 kilometers per hour.

Compared to the absolute speed demonstrated by Fang Cheng, these reference objects all looked like slow old cars.

Moreover, even if his physical attributes remain unchanged, Fang Cheng still has a lot of room for improvement through subsequent continuous practice.

This can be said to be extremely terrifying and completely beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

Of course, Fang Cheng knew it very well.

As carbon-based creatures, humans cannot really be compared on the same level as steel-cast "monsters" like cars.

As long as a car has a steady supply of fuel to power it can travel thousands of kilometers day and night without rest.

Like humans and cheetahs, their physiological functions determine that they can only burst out powerful energy within a short distance and maintain high-speed running for a short period of time.

Once the duration exceeds the limit, the body will inevitably suffer serious damage due to problems such as overheating, extreme muscle fatigue, and even overload of internal organs.

Unless - the attribute of physical fitness can have another leap-forward growth.

Fang Cheng's eyes narrowed slightly and he lowered his wrist.

Then continue walking slowly along the track, doing relaxation exercises, adjusting your breathing and heart rate, and relieving muscle soreness.

After this test, one thing is basically clear.

The maximum speed I can reach when sprinting at full speed is probably about the same as a supercar, around 300 kilometers per hour.

Compared to the speed of sound that can be easily reached when punching, it is much slower.

However, with continued practice of skills, improvement of running levels, and enhancement of physical fitness, it won't be too far before the physical body completely breaks through the sound barrier.

As for now, the most important thing is to control the balance of your body and try to avoid consuming too much physical energy while ensuring speed.

cuckoo-

The cry of an owl once again broke the silence of the lake in the early morning.

Fang Cheng raised his eyes, his gaze extended along the lakeside, looking at the dark hills in front of him.

As dawn approached, fog began to spread from the lake into the woods, reducing visibility.

The entire Wanghu Town seemed to be hidden in a hazy dream.

After a short rest, it’s time to go to the park for the next morning exercise plan.

Even with the assistance of the system, strong physical fitness can only be achieved through hard work day after day.

Fang Cheng then took brisk steps and jogged all the way, his figure passing through the mist and disappearing in a flash.

Only the grass and trees by the lake were swaying slightly, as if they were still recalling the thrilling high-speed run just now.

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The afternoon sun shines warmly on a corner of the streets in Wanghu Town.

Walking along the winding stone road, you can see rows of houses, most of which are single-family courtyards in antique style.

Several old men gathered on the stone benches on the street, some chatting, some basking in the sun, and some playing Go, attracting onlookers.

Not far away, a group of children were chasing each other, laughing and playing in the alley, scaring a few chicks foraging for food, making them flap their wings and cackle.

Fang Cheng pushed his grandfather's wheelchair with both hands, looking around as he walked.

My mother and uncle were accompanying me, talking to each other.

The family came here not to sightsee this quaint old street, but to look at houses.

The landlord was a warm and cheerful middle-aged man. He walked in front with a smile on his face and raised his hand to greet:
"Come on, everyone, this is it! I guarantee that my house will suit your taste."

Following the direction of his finger, everyone saw a courtyard with green tiles and white walls standing in front of them.

When the landlord unlocked the door and stepped in, a fresh scent of earth hit me in the face.

The yard is not particularly big, but it is well-organized.

A vegetable plot has been opened up in the left corner, and several ridges of soil have been turned over, making it soft and fertile.

The landlord's eyes sparkled as he first introduced the elder in the wheelchair:
"Look at this land. The previous tenants have grown vegetables here. The soil is very fertile, and everything grows well. We have just finished harvesting vegetables. If you move in, you can sow seeds and raise seedlings right away during the spring equinox."

Seeing this, Fang Cheng pushed his grandfather, who was very interested, to the vegetable patch.

Li Zhenhua bent down and grabbed a handful of soil, twisted it in his palm, and nodded slightly: "It looks good."

Fang Cheng also looked around. There were two large trees with lush branches and leaves in the yard, which provided shade in the summer. One could imagine how comfortable it was. The whole house was a traditional brick and stone structure, two stories high, with clusters of green vines climbing on the walls, adding a touch of quaint charm to the house.

"Everyone, come and take a look inside."

The landlord continued to introduce the house and pushed open the door enthusiastically.

"Look, it has four bedrooms and a living room, and two floors. The place is really spacious, and it's more than enough for two families to live there."

"Oh, the furniture and wall paint are a little old, but it doesn't matter. You can always replace them with new ones after you move in."

"Everyone, feel free to take a look around. If you have any questions, just ask me. It's really hard to find such a good house nowadays..."

Fang Cheng helped his grandfather stand up from the wheelchair and walked slowly. His mother and uncle followed beside him, looking around.

Walk into the house and take a quick look around.

Although it is an old house, the lighting is not bad in winter and the rooms are very clean.

Apart from the strong musty smell and the fact that it seemed like no one had lived there for a long time, it was at least to Fang Cheng's liking.

The landlord took everyone on a tour and said:
"This house is in a remote location, very quiet, and there's usually not much noise. Although the town center is quite busy, it's not too far from here. It's only about ten minutes' walk away, so it's very convenient for shopping."

As he spoke, he led everyone up to the second floor, to the balcony, and pointed his finger into the distance.

"Look, that's Yulong Lake over there. The scenery is picturesque. We mainly do business with tourists here. The closer you get to the lake, the more expensive the house prices are."

"The houses on this street are perfectly located. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake and mountains without worrying about the humidity near the lake causing rheumatism to the elderly..."

Fang Cheng looked up out the window and could see the endless green hills in the distance, contrasting beautifully with the sparkling water. The environment was indeed very nice.

I couldn't help but think of the legends I had heard during my previous travels, and asked with interest:
"Uncle, I heard that Yulong Lake has thick fog every morning, and that the fog is actually spewed out by a dragon. Is that true?"

The landlord laughed when he heard this:
"That was passed down by the older generation. It's said that in ancient times there was a severe drought here, and the crops were almost dead. The people were suffering terribly. There was a dragon hiding in the West Mountain that had been cultivating for a thousand years. It couldn't bear to see the miserable situation on earth, so it rushed up to the sky to make clouds and rain. As a result, it violated the law of heaven and was punished to turn into this Yulong Lake. The lake water also emits spiritual energy to nourish the people. Since then, our Wanghu Town has become a tourist destination with outstanding people and beautiful scenery. Many people from Dongdu come here to retire for this reason."

After telling this folk tale, the landlord looked at everyone with shining eyes:

"How about it? If you really like it, the price is negotiable."

It seems that this house has been on his hands for a long time because the price is too high, and he wants to sell it as soon as possible.

After hearing this, Li Biyun looked at Li Zhenhua and asked quietly:

"Dad, do you think this is okay?"

Li Zhenhua showed satisfaction and nodded slightly:

"As long as the price is right and there are no big issues, this is it."

Fang Cheng and Li Dingjian both breathed a sigh of relief when they heard this.

In order to find a satisfactory retirement home for grandpa, the family put a lot of thought into it. It had to be a quiet environment, where they could grow crops and vegetables, and the house price shouldn't be too expensive.

The family searched for a long time before they found this house that looked suitable.

Li Dingjian then deliberately frowned and pointed out to the landlord:
"The house looks OK, but I'm not satisfied with the furniture and decoration. I'm going to replace everything with new ones, so this price..."

The landlord smiled happily and nodded repeatedly:
"We are all honest people, and we will definitely give you a fair price!"

The two then talked about the specific purchase price, discussed the details, and prepared to find an agent to draft a contract.

Fang Cheng looked out the window idly, and once again cast his gaze towards the Yulong Lake in the distance.

I thought to myself that if my grandfather could retire here, looking at such beautiful scenery every day, growing vegetables, drinking tea, his leisurely life would not be much worse than living in the countryside.

There are many things to do when moving into a new house.

The day after signing the contract, my uncle immediately and decisively hired a decoration team and domestic workers to clean up the house from inside to outside.

In order to create the most comfortable living environment for grandpa.

But these days, he had some business matters to deal with urgently, so he was busy running around and the phone calls kept coming one after another.

My mother also plans to stay here to help take care of the kids for a few days.

According to her original schedule, she was supposed to go back to the hospital to work on the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, but she was delayed because of the house issue.

Fang Cheng took the opportunity to persuade his mother to quit her job.

After all, being a nurse at Ren'an Hospital is hard work, the salary is low, and there are also some unexplained safety risks.

Now that my grandfather's surgery has been successful, there is really no need for him to stay in the hospital just for a little convenience.

In order to increase his persuasiveness, Fang Cheng also told his mother that he had earned hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Of course, he didn't dare say that the money was actually ill-gotten gains from robbing gangs.

He just pretended to be lucky and made a fortune overnight by buying antiques at a bargain price in the antique market.

In order to convince her mother, she even called Ma Dong Hyuk and asked him to help her endorse the book.

Ma Donghe spoke vividly on the other end of the phone, describing the process of "picking up a bargain" as if it were real.

When the mother heard this, she had some doubts in her heart, but she finally chose to believe her son.

However, when it comes to work, she was only slightly relaxed, thinking that she was still young and didn't want to sit idle like this.

I'm thinking that once I'm settled here, I should find another easier job.

This way I can kill time and supplement the family income, which makes me feel at ease.

Seeing his mother was so insistent, Fang Cheng didn't want to persuade her anymore.

I just secretly planned that I must make more money in an honest way in the future, enough that my mother would not be able to refuse and I would be able to live a good life in peace.

During the past few days in Wanghu Town, time seemed to be slowed down, and it was peaceful and comfortable.

Fang Cheng gets up early every day to go to the mountains for morning exercises. The fresh air, curling mist, and the fragrance of soil make him feel refreshed.

In the morning, I would accompany my grandfather for a leisurely stroll to the lake.

Grandpa sat in a wheelchair, looking at the sparkling lake and occasionally telling stories about the past. Fang Cheng listened quietly, his heart filled with warmth.

In the afternoon, I went to help oversee the progress of the decoration of the new house, chat with the workers, and learn about the details of the decoration.

As the tenth day of the first lunar month was approaching, Fang Cheng was ready to end his Spring Festival holiday and return to the club to work seriously.

Now my body shape has completely returned to normal.

Stand in front of the mirror and look carefully.

The muscle lines are firm and smooth, without a trace of excess fat; the limbs are slender and well-proportioned, full of harmonious beauty.

At most, he looks a little stronger than before, with broader and more powerful shoulders.

The whole person exudes an indescribable aura that comes from a strong physical body.

That is the confidence and composure to face any difficulties and meet all challenges.

(End of this chapter)