Chapter 47: I Also Have a Second Stage

Clatter.

The curtains were pulled open, revealing a wide view.

The world outside was a vast expanse of white, shrouded in swirling mist.

The entire Old Factory Street, including the distant skyscrapers, seemed to be floating in a sea of clouds.

"Hiss..."

Fang Cheng spread his arms to stretch his limbs, but suddenly inhaled sharply.

A sensation of a dislocated joint radiated from his shoulder.

The pain wasn't intense, but it was persistent.

Any slight movement would significantly intensify the ache.

However, Fang Cheng felt no frustration.

He had fought a fierce battle against "Berserk Majima Goro" for over an hour yesterday.

The excitement and adrenaline had lasted until now, nearly causing him insomnia.

Fang Cheng found it difficult to remain calm.

It wasn't just the sense of achievement and the bountiful rewards from defeating a powerful enemy.

It was more because a mysterious and unpredictable door seemed to be opening for him.

Recalling Majima Goro's demonic transformed state—that absurdly powerful muscular strength and durability—Fang Cheng couldn't help but let a slight smile tug at the corner of his mouth, feeling a sense of disbelief.

From the moment he decided to start training, he had actually grown to the point where he could defeat such a monster in just one month.

As his eyes flickered, a pale blue light screen floated before him.

【Character Panel】

【Name: Fang Cheng】 【Age: 23】 【Strength: 18】 【Agility: 13】 【Constitution: 20】 【Spirit: 20】

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【Skill Panel】

【Speed Reading lv1 (75/250)】 【Focus lv1 (136/250)】 【Cooking lv0 (99/100)】 【Cleaning lv0 (94/100)】 【Gourmet lv0 (8/100)】 【Boxing lv1 (201/250)】 【Sanda lv1 (127/250)】 【Jiu-Jitsu lv1 (18/250)】 【Push-ups lv1 (219/250)】 【Squats lv1 (167/250)】 【Leg Raises lv1 (118/250)】 【Pull-ups lv1 (130/250)】 【Back Bridge lv0 (76/100)】

Reviewing this battle

His Agility attribute had broken through its progress bar, increasing by 1 point.

The experience for both Boxing and Sanda had increased significantly.

The Jiu-Jitsu skill had been unlocked and had even achieved a breakthrough during combat, reaching the Expert level.

There were two choices for the enhancement reward

【5 Free Attribute Points】 【Skill Effect "Elasticity": Increases the maximum flexibility of the leg area by 60%】

After some thought, Fang Cheng decided to choose the second reward.

While 5 free attribute points could allow his Strength to smoothly break through 20, the "Elasticity" skill effect was extraordinary and highly significant.

Fang Cheng measured this through personal experience.

The effects of increasing Agility were primarily reflected in three areas: flexibility, balance, and coordination.

Flexibility generally refers to the range of motion in human joints, as well as the elasticity and stretching capacity of the connective tissues—ligaments, tendons, muscles, and skin—that link the joints.

Simply put, it is the ability to achieve the maximum contraction and extension of muscles and the widest range of joint movement without causing injury.

High flexibility can reduce muscle strains and sprains caused by exercise or external force. It also provides better protection for the joints, making them less prone to wear and dislocation.

Most importantly, it can increase movement frequency, allowing the body to perform more difficult, faster, and more explosive movements.

Therefore, by choosing the second enhancement reward, Fang Cheng would not only be able to maximize the effects of his Agility in the short term—greatly improving his running speed, jumping ability, and kicking power—but also possess greater developmental potential in the long run.

Just like Majima Goro after his transformation.

The reason his physique could expand so exaggeratedly without collapsing was precisely because his flexibility had broken through its limits, reaching a terrifying degree!

"If only this enhancement effect could also apply to my arms and shoulders..."

Fang Cheng couldn't help but feel a bit greedy, harboring some ambitious thoughts.

The move where Majima Goro threw him against the wall hadn't caused much damage initially. However, his subsequent attempts to roll and break his fall had repeatedly aggravated the injury, leading to the dislocation of his right shoulder.

Last night, Fang Cheng had found a traditional bone-setting clinic in Old Factory Street. He had an old master named Lin help reset the bone and apply some medicinal liniment.

According to Master Lin, an injury of this level would take about four weeks to fully recover.

Of course, Master Lin was estimating based on a normal person's constitution.

Fang Cheng believed that with his Constitution attribute of 20, which gave him a recovery capacity several times higher than an average adult male, he should be fully healed in a few days, perhaps not even a week.

However, his training would certainly be affected during this period.

He had already taken sick leave from the club. Manager Li had been particularly gentle, proactively approving paid leave for him.

Shen Haoming and Xu Maocai had both called to check in on him. Clearly, they had no idea that he had beaten their VIP client, Majima Goro, so severely that the man was now in an intensive care unit.

When he woke up this morning, Fang Cheng performed a few sets of squats to test the effects of "Potential Stimulation."

The muscle fatigue caused by the great battle had been completely eliminated, and his physical strength had basically recovered.

However, his shoulder joint only returned to a normal state while the skill was active. It was as if he had received a very powerful local anesthetic injection. Once the skill's duration ended, the pain and discomfort immediately rushed back.

"Potential Stimulation" could indeed be called a divine skill in certain aspects. But if used to treat physical trauma, it was ultimately not its specialty.

Through this hands-on practice, Fang Cheng discovered the optimal way to use this skill.

It wasn't for recovering stamina after exercise, nor was it for challenging limits to unlock skills.

It was to trigger a "second stage" of full health, full defense, and zero pain during combat.

Thinking about it carefully, it was quite similar to Majima Goro's berserk state, wasn't it?

A pity...

Majima Goro successfully entered his second stage, while he currently had no chance to demonstrate such a state in front of an opponent.

Fang Cheng pulled out the 100,000 yuan check hidden in his pocket and glanced at it. With a slight smirk, he turned toward the kitchen.

He planned to prepare a sumptuous breakfast to replenish the nutritional loss caused by yesterday's battle. In the afternoon, he would buy some fruit gift baskets to visit Majima Goro in the hospital.

As for the upcoming sick leave, he would rest for two days first, then reduce his training volume as appropriate, focusing instead on his studies.

The end of the month was approaching, and he needed to prepare for the postgraduate entrance exam. That was another mountain he needed to climb.

*Tap, tap, tap.*

He cracked ten eggs into a bowl.

Fang Cheng stirred them rapidly with chopsticks, preparing to start cooking. He would also use the opportunity to grind some experience.

The higher his Constitution, the faster his metabolism, meaning he burned more calories during combat and thus had a greater demand for food.

*Sizzle—*

He heated the pan with oil, and once it was slick, he poured in the egg mixture, frying it until golden. Next, he added chopped green onions to release their aroma, followed by chives, stir-frying quickly until just cooked. Finally, a bit of seasoning, and it was ready to be plated.

Looking at the freshly cooked stir-fried eggs with chives, Fang Cheng nodded in satisfaction. He gave his dish a 10/10 for presentation.

Just then, the light screen flickered, and several notification messages surfaced in the air.

【Congratulations! Through unremitting effort, your skill has reached the Expert level.】 【Cooking lv1 (0/250)】 【Obtained enhancement reward: Skill Effect "Blade Flower"】

Fang Cheng was somewhat surprised.

Such a simple home-cooked dish had actually earned a high evaluation from the panel, successfully triggering an upgrade.

He didn't take the time to examine the specific details, but instead thought of the "Gourmet" skill he had only recently mastered.

Perhaps it wouldn't be a bad idea to learn more ordinary life skills that could be easily leveled up. Not only could he reap the enhancement rewards from leveling up, but he could also use them to synthesize different qualities of talents.

(End of Chapter)