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Chapter 18: Buying Life Money
After another session of the complete breathing technique with Pei Youguang, Xue Heng had thoroughly memorized every detail of the technique.
This time, the symptoms were as uncomfortable as the first time, but slightly better, as if his body had adapted a little.
Pei Youguang also felt a little uncomfortable due to performing the breathing technique twice in a row. He rubbed his head and exclaimed,
"Not only did you successfully complete the breathing cycle on your first try, but you also did it twice in a row..."
"If the old master at the dojo found out, he'd probably be shocked, too."
Xue Heng slowly calmed his breath and said, "Youguang, thank you for this."
Pei Youguang was flattered and quickly replied, "Hey, don't mention it! I'm honored that you let me teach you, Brother Jing..."
Although his words might have seemed like flattery, he genuinely felt that way.
It was obvious to anyone that Xue Heng had exceptional talent and potential. Pei Youguang felt lucky to be able to establish a 'master-disciple' relationship with him at such an early stage.
This basic breathing technique wasn't particularly valuable, but being able to associate with a promising figure like Xue Heng was a great opportunity.
Pei Youguang sighed, "It's a pity that I don't have the secret elixirs from the dojo here. Practicing the breathing technique with the elixirs would yield the best results. The old master called this process 'blood cleansing'..."
"He said that blood is the fundamental source of power for the body. The cleaner and purer the blood, the stronger the power it provides. Every dojo has its unique 'blood cleansing secret technique'. Perhaps you'll be able to learn it if you join a dojo in the future, Brother Jing."
Xue Heng listened to him while opening the panel to take a look.
[You have practiced the breathing technique once. Fitness Experience +16]
[You have practiced the breathing technique once. Fitness Experience +16]
[Fitness Lv2 (463/500)]
He had gained over thirty points in fitness experience from performing the breathing technique twice!
Pei Youguang had mentioned that the breathing technique could improve physical fitness, but Xue Heng hadn't expected the results to be so remarkable.
"Completing one full cycle of the breathing technique takes about fifteen minutes, so in an hour, you'd gain sixty-something points."
On the other hand, dedicated fitness training could earn him around a hundred points per hour.
At first glance, the breathing technique seemed less efficient than focused fitness training. However, there was more to consider.
Fitness training required specific equipment and environments, whereas the breathing technique could be practiced anywhere, anytime!
If he could maintain the breathing technique for twenty-four hours, he would gain over fourteen hundred points of fitness experience from 'idling' for a day!
What an incredible gain! Of course, this was not possible at the moment. The breathing technique put a heavy burden on the body, and performing two cycles in a row had already left him feeling like he needed to stop or risk injuring himself.
Nevertheless, Xue Heng was delighted to have gained a new method to increase his fitness experience anytime, anywhere.
After about twenty minutes, Xue Heng felt completely recovered.
He stood up and looked around, his eyes suddenly lighting up as he spotted a machine in the corner.
Pei Youguang noticed his gaze and smiled, "That's a strength tester. Do you want to give it a try, Brother Jing?"
Xue Heng nodded.
"Okay, I'll turn it on for you," said Pei Youguang as he ran to the back of the strength tester and pressed a button. The screen on the support frame lit up, displaying the previous test results.
1472N.
"This machine uses the unit N, which stands for 'Newton.'
Pei Youguang explained, "1472 Newtons. In more understandable units, that's about 150 kilograms."
A hint of pride crept into Pei Youguang's voice as he continued, "I achieved this data just the other day with my might. Pretty impressive, huh?"
Xue Heng smiled faintly and replied, "Mmm, very impressive."
After a brief pause, he added, "Let me give it a try."
Upon hearing this, Pei Youguang quickly stepped aside to give him space.
Xue Heng stepped forward, assuming a stance. He took a deep breath and threw a straight punch at the slightly worn leather pad on the strength tester.
"Bang!"
The entire heavy strength tester trembled with the force of the blow, and the numbers on the screen began to jump wildly before coming to a stop.
[1773N].
Pei Youguang's eyes widened slightly.
"What the heck?!?"
1773 Newtons translated to a weight of around 181 kilograms.
"Brother Jing, you're not secretly trained, are you? You're not trying to trick me, are you?" Pei Youguang exclaimed in astonishment.
"Without using Jin Li, with pure brute strength, you hit 1773 Newtons. That's already close to 180 kilograms! That's insane!"
He rubbed his nose, which was still wrapped in a bandage, and added, "No wonder you almost knocked my nose off at noon..."
Xue Heng laughed heartily. "Not bad, huh?"
Pei Youguang nodded vigorously. "That's amazing, Brother! If you learn how to use your Jin Li, you could immediately take the professional Budoka ranking exam."
Xue Heng remained silent and instead turned his attention to another machine nearby, adorned with numerous buttons. Curious, he asked, "What's that?"
"That's for reaction training," Pei Youguang replied with a smile. "As you can see, there are many buttons. It's like whack-a-mole; you just hit the button that lights up as quickly as possible..."
...
Xue Heng stayed at Pei Youguang's house until almost 8 p.m., agreeing to visit frequently during this period before finally taking his leave.
Before departing, Pei Youguang requested to be excused from the morning recitation of his self-criticism, but Xue Heng refused.
Previously, he had made him recite it mainly to teach the school bully a lesson, but now he genuinely wanted Pei Youguang to reflect and change for his own good.
Carrying the reputation of a killer was no trivial matter.
Pei Youguang was too young to fully grasp the consequences, or perhaps he vaguely understood but was resigned to his fate for some reason. However, Xue Heng didn't want to see him ruin his life.
Although Pei Youguang had made many mistakes, as long as he hadn't committed any absolute, unforgivable errors, there was still a chance for him to turn things around.
As Xue Heng walked down the street, the evening breeze blew, sending bottles, cans, newspapers, and plastic bags scattering across the quiet street, creating a symphony of clattering echoes. It was only 8 p.m., yet the street in the southern district was unusually tranquil, with only a handful of shops still illuminated.
With his single-strapped backpack slung over his shoulder, Xue Heng strode naturally toward the nearest bus stop.
Unbeknownst to him, several individuals lurked in an alley a few dozen meters behind him, their gazes fixed on his retreating figure with less than honorable intentions.
Among them, a man with a tuft of white hair at the front of his head chuckled, "Rarely do we find such late-night prey wandering on our Razor Gang's turf. Judging by his school uniform, he's from Qingda High, isn't he?"
In the center of the group stood a middle-aged man with a long scar on the right side of his face. He took a long drag from his cigarette, exhaling slowly. His right arm, adorned with an over-the-shoulder dragon tattoo, bulged with muscles, and he wore a black sleeveless sweatshirt.
"It's only right to leave something behind since they're wandering on our turf so late at night."
"Anyone who can afford Qingda High's tuition should be able to pay for their lives, right?"
...
(End of Chapter)
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