Chapter 8: Addiction

Chapter 8: Addiction

Lu Yuan reflected on the morning practice in his mind.

Consciously, he had mastered the basic boxing techniques taught by Lin Zhiqin. He remembered each movement clearly and could execute them flawlessly.

However, there might be deviations in the standard of the movements.

"When I fully master the basic leg techniques and basic step techniques, raise them all to Level 3 or above, I might unlock the core skills of the profession!"

As the core skill "Absolute Focus" for the profession of "Student," it unlocked after Lu Yuan raised the levels of all eight main subjects to Level 3.

After unlocking the skill "Absolute Focus," Lu Yuan truly pulled away from ordinary students.

Learning efficiency underwent a qualitative transformation, and there was a kind of cheating feeling in his studies.

Therefore, Lu Yuan looked forward to what surprises the core skills of the "Fighter" profession would bring him.

"The martial arts class is scheduled for two sessions every weekend. I'll have to wait another week to learn the basic leg techniques and step techniques. But I can ask Cheng Peng to teach me in the meantime."

In his mind, Lu Yuan had already assigned Cheng Peng the role of an assistant.

After a strenuous morning workout and a hearty lunch, Lu Yuan lay on the bed and quickly started to feel drowsy.

He didn't know how long he slept, but a series of phone notifications woke him up from his nap.

Lu Yuan, still half-asleep, reached for his phone, and the soreness in his arms suddenly woke him up completely.

"Hold on, endure it until tomorrow. Once the torn muscles heal, it won't be so painful!"

Grimacing, Lu Yuan comforted himself.

Struggling to pick up the phone, he saw several messages, one of which was a friend request from a girl named Liu Yue.

"I am Liu Yue, applying to add you as a friend."

She was the girl with glasses from the martial arts class.

Lu Yuan added her without much thought.

Checking the remaining messages, he found they were all from his sister, Lu Jing.

Elder Sister: "Little Brother! Look at the scenery in West Su! The desert landscapes you've never experienced!"

Below were dozens of photos: deserts, Gobi, poplar trees, and a few of a girl wearing a hat riding a camel, smiling brightly.

The girl on the camel was naturally Lu Jing herself.

Lu Yuan quickly glanced through the photos and typed swiftly, "Envious, enjoying a funded trip and getting paid."

The message was sent, and a reply came quickly.

"! You don't know how tough it is here! The ruins we discovered are deep in the West Su Desert. I can only stay in a tent every day. I can only take a bath once a week, and we can't even talk outside, or our mouths get filled with pounds of sand!"

"Haha!"

Lu Yuan couldn't help but laugh and sent a few laughing emojis.

Then, after some thought, he asked, "Sis, what did you find this time?"

Lu Jing replied, "It's a large temple site from the White Mountain era, very valuable for researching the religious history of that time. It's a relatively significant discovery. Just wait, little brother; you'll see me in the news soon. (Proud face)"

"Hmph, you're just a lackey running errands for the archaeological team. You think you can get on TV? Whatever you dig up has nothing to do with you."

"(Contempt) (Contempt) (Contempt)!"

Lu Yuan chatted with Lu Jing for a while and learned that her archaeological work this time would take a long time, possibly half a year or even more. She didn't know when she could come back.

After ending the chat, Lu Yuan opened his computer to search for information about the White Mountain Temple.

The White Mountain era had a history of over three thousand years.

It was an extremely chaotic and dark era with various religions. Many sects had evil doctrines and liked to sacrifice live people, making it extremely bloody.

Lu Yuan only read a little and closed the webpage.

"I wonder what kind of temple Lu Jing's archaeological team unearthed. What if they dig up a pile of bones? Lu Jing's courage might make her cry on the spot."

Lu Yuan thought amusingly.

As for recent family matters, Lu Yuan didn't tell Lu Jing. He guessed his parents hadn't mentioned it to her either. After all, she was now deep in the desert over three thousand kilometers away, and even if she knew, she couldn't help in any way, only adding worry.

Why say more?

"Study well, practice well. This is the most significant thing I can do for my parents right now."

Lu Yuan thought quietly.

Putting down the phone, he sat at the desk.

Although his arms were temporarily sore and he couldn't write, he had almost finished his homework.

In the state of "Absolute Focus," he studied new lessons, previewed and consolidated.

After an afternoon, the experience points for all eight main subjects increased, and the professional experience of "Student" also rose by dozens of points, getting closer to Level 4.

Around 5 p.m., Zheng Qiuling hurriedly came up to ask Lu Yuan to help with the store, while she went into the kitchen to prepare dinner.

During this time, Lu Xinghua returned from the hospital, grabbed some food, and left in a hurry again. Lu Yuan didn't even have a chance to exchange a few words with him.

However, there was good news.

Grandpa's surgery for the cerebral infarction would be scheduled for next week.

"My arms can't be exercised temporarily, but it doesn't affect my waist, abdomen, and legs."

After dinner, Lu Yuan laid a mat in the living room and lay down on it to begin other strength training, excluding his arms.

Of course, this was also in the state of "Absolute Focus."

"You focused on professional training for ten minutes. Professional experience +1."

"Your skill 'Basic Body Forging' has been upgraded. Experience +2."

"Your skill 'Basic Body Forging' has been upgraded. Experience +4."

Constant information prompts on the interface.

The biggest advantage of the professional interface was the ability to provide immediate feedback in the form of experience points for the effort Lu Yuan put in.

Hard work turned into motivation, allowing Lu Yuan to have more enthusiasm for more diligent practice.

Moreover, physical training itself was easy to become addicted to.

"In my previous life, I didn't understand why others became addicted to working out. Now I understand."

"Hoo—hoo—"

Lu Yuan breathed heavily, finishing another set of exercises. Muttering to himself, "This process of repeatedly surpassing self-limits is indeed easy to give people a sense of accomplishment."

Lu Yuan's original goal was to do two sets of each training movement. However, after completing two sets and feeling that he still had strength, he did two more sets. After two sets, he did two more.

In the end, he did a full eight sets of the entire routine!

Until he exhausted the last bit of strength in his body and lay on the living room floor, unable to even move his little finger.

Finally, it was over.

"I hope I won't be so sore tomorrow."

The mat underneath him was soaked with sweat. Lu Yuan looked up at the pure white ceiling of the living room, silently thinking.

When the information on the professional interface gradually appeared on the ceiling, showing a significant increase in experience points, Lu Yuan couldn't help but smile.

"If I can't get up, then so be it."

"The feeling of becoming stronger is truly enjoyable."

(End of this chapter)