Orc Undead Sports Warrior

Two people who might never have crossed paths again were reconnected. Lu Wei asked for Yin Na's contact information on the very first day they met. However, because training took up most of his time, Yin Na was like the goddess of the night who had prayed for him in his past life, completely different from him.

In this life, his status and Yina's were undoubtedly equal, but he still hadn't adjusted his mindset from his previous life. This encounter made him realize that Yina wasn't as unattainable as he subconsciously thought; she, like any ordinary person, faced danger and needed protection.

The two began to communicate more frequently from then on, but Lu Wei's life was still occupied by high-intensity training.

A few days after Lu Wei helped the team, a post appeared online describing the team's experiences in the Helan Mountains. A large portion of the post depicted Lu Wei's intervention and guidance in escaping danger, and included several illustrations of Lu Wei.

At that time, posting online was very popular, and everyone was speculating about what kind of person Lu Wei was. Because it was already dark, Lu Wei's face couldn't be clearly seen, so even those who had seen him before couldn't recognize him. People could only tell from comparing photos that he was a tall and strong man, and with so much speculation, even more embellishment ensued.

Apart from Yin Na, the other team members knew very little about Lu Wei. Therefore, in the eyes of netizens, Lu Wei's image has become that of a wilderness survivor who specializes in helping stranded travelers, a mysterious figure.

In mid-July, Wang Qiao brought Lu Wei some good news.

As soon as Lu Wei arrived at the training ground in the morning, Wang Qiao called him over. Coach Jiang was also there. Wang Qiao smiled and said, "Lu Wei, the International Golden League will be held in Shanghai on the 8th of next month. The organizing committee has sent you an invitation to participate in the 400-meter race. Based on the suggestion of the State General Administration of Sport, we will go to Shanghai for training at the beginning of next month. After the competition, we will join the national team to go to Osaka to participate in the World Athletics Championships."

"Not bad, finally I can compete with the world's best. But why weren't I invited for shot put and javelin?" Lu Wei was a little puzzled. Logically speaking, in terms of strength, he should have a greater advantage in power and throwing.

"These two events aren't in this competition, but I want to remind you that top athletes like Warina and Merritt will be participating. Prepare well, or you might get utterly humiliated!" Wang Qiao was trying to provoke Lu Wei, but given Lu Wei's current situation, it was indeed true.

Lu Wei's time is just over 45 seconds. Even if he performs better and runs to the end of 44 seconds, the gap between him and the world's top runners is still huge. A gap of nearly two seconds cannot be bridged by hard work and determination alone.

"...Alright, but I won't back down until I try." Although Lu Wei had a strong sense of pride, he still had common sense. He had only been in this life for less than four months, and even if he wanted to improve his abilities, it would take time.

After returning home from training, Lu's mother prepared a sumptuous dinner. Lu Wei felt that if he hadn't pursued a career in track and field, he would definitely be a fat man.

Mrs. Lu's cooking is always innovative and varied. Although it's not strictly speaking sports food, the nutritional balance is very good.

"Little Lu, have you been exercising a lot these past few months? Your appetite has practically doubled! I told my colleagues that you were still growing taller when you were 19, and they all doubted whether you were actually my or your dad's biological child. We're not that tall, haha!"

Lu Wei's appetite is indeed outrageous. After transmigrating, his appetite has almost doubled. This table of food would probably be enough for two meals in other families, but Lu Wei has already devoured it all.

"How could he not be his biological son? Look at his looks, his demeanor—he looks exactly like his father. If I hadn't grown up in a poor family and hadn't suffered from malnutrition, I would definitely be a tall man too. I'm the eldest of four children, and by the time I was 12, I could already carry two buckets of water. During the 'Down to the Countryside Movement,' the workload was heavy every day, and the communal meals weren't nutritious..."

After Mr. Lu joined the conversation, he began to reminisce about his youth. Because he was a teacher, he spoke of his stories with great enthusiasm and vivid detail. Whenever he mentioned any exaggerations, Mrs. Lu would immediately point them out. The family enjoyed a pleasant and warm dinner together.

"Coach Wang informed me today that I will be participating in the Shanghai Golden League on the 8th of next month. I will be leaving at the beginning of the month and will immediately join the national team after the competition to go to Osaka for the World Athletics Championships. I estimate that I will not be at home next month."

Lu Wei originally wanted to tell his parents about this as soon as he got home, but he thought that telling them too early might ruin the atmosphere of dinner, so he waited until after dinner to tell them that he was going to be away for a long time.

After Lu Wei finished speaking, the house fell silent for a few seconds.

"From today onwards, prepare for a life of constant travel and training. Once you're in the national team, you'll definitely be participating in intensive training for a long time. Just look at these next three years. There's the World Championships this year alone, and the Olympics in Beijing next year is of utmost importance. Don't expect to have an easy year. After the Olympics, there's the Golden League, and then the World Championships the year after. Athletes have it tough! Fortunately, this competition is on the sports channel, so we can see you on TV. Domestic media probably won't even mention you."

As Mr. Lu spoke, he couldn't help but sigh, "Your generation has stepped onto the stage of history, which means we're getting old."

"I wish our Lu Wei could go back to his childhood and run around with his parents every day. Now our son earns more money than us, but an athlete's career is too short after all. We still need to find ways to learn more so that we can quickly transition to a new career when our athletic career ends."

After listening to Lu's mother's words, Lu Wei felt truly fortunate to have been "born" into such a family. Both his parents were intellectuals, and they were more rational and open-minded in their views on things.

It was quite obvious that Mom and Dad were a little reluctant to leave after they learned they were going to go, but they quickly adjusted their mindset.

Orcs generally live in groups and rarely leave their families; they are a family-oriented people. Since coming to this world, Lu Wei has come to regard them as his own parents, and now that he has to leave them, he feels a little reluctant.

Life cannot be relived. Since fate has given us a second chance, we should seize the time to do what we want to do, be prepared, and meet every challenge in life.