Diamond Push-Ups

The sky was gray and overcast, raindrops constantly pattering against the glass.

The streetscape outside the window seemed blurred into a faint watercolor painting.

Fang Cheng tightened his core, kept his body straight, and performed Push-Ups with his fingertips touching.

Dongdu City had undergone another sharp temperature drop today.

The near-freezing room, without an Air Conditioner for warmth, felt like an ice cellar.

Yet as Fang Cheng exercised, he gradually took off both his jacket and sweater.

In the end, he wore only a thin undershirt, but his vest was still soaked through.

His whole body was like a steamer, wisps of White Smoke continuously rising from him.

His once-pale face had turned rosy and lustrous, revealing a vitality and health he had never possessed before.

"Hmph—"

Fang Cheng exhaled two long streams of White Gas through his nostrils.

Dozens of Prompt Information messages cascaded Before One's Eyes.

You practiced Shadow Boxing and gained insight. Experience +1

You practiced Shadow Boxing and gained insight. Experience +1

...

You completed 10 standard Squats. Experience +1

You completed 10 standard Squats. Experience +1

...

You gave your all practicing Leg Raises and reached a certain level of mastery.

Skill unlocked: Leg Raises lv0 (0/100)

Potential Activation cooldown has ended. Conditions for use have been met.

You completed 6 Wide-Grip Push-Ups. Experience +1

You completed 6 Wide-Grip Push-Ups. Experience +1

You completed 5 Diamond Push-Ups. Experience +1

You completed 5 Diamond Push-Ups. Experience +1

You completed 4 Clap Push-Ups. Experience +1

You completed 4 Clap Push-Ups. Experience +1

...

Straightening his Arms, Fang Cheng took one bounding step and easily Stood Up.

He looked at the dazzling screen before him, his face showing satisfaction.

Push-Ups lv1 (0/250)

"Another day, another successful goal completed!"

Fang Cheng took deep breaths, panting as he calmed his wildly pounding heart.

It had been three days since he returned from visiting his maternal grandfather at the hospital.

To improve his training efficiency and speed up his skill Level Up progress,

he had deliberately changed his Training Plan, choosing to practice more advanced Action Options.

For example, he had tried Wide-Grip Push-Ups, Diamond Push-Ups, Clap Push-Ups, and more.

According to Prisoner's Six Arts, changing one's posture could target different Muscle Groups and focus on strengthening specific areas.

If standard Push-Ups had a difficulty rating of 10, then Wide-Grip Push-Ups were 15, Diamond Push-Ups were 20, and Clap Push-Ups were 25.

Wide-Grip Push-Ups primarily trained the outer Pectoral Muscles, Triceps Brachii, and front Deltoid Muscles.

Diamond Push-Ups, meanwhile, used an extremely narrow hand position to limit the Deltoid Muscles from exerting force, thereby activating the Pectoral Muscles and Triceps Brachii more effectively.

Clap Push-Ups were even more difficult, focusing on developing the explosive coordination between the chest muscles and Triceps Brachii.

They also stimulated the core of the waist and abdomen, improving overall strength and Coordination.

Although the advanced movements were much more difficult, their clearly divided focus significantly improved training efficiency as well.

Diamond Push-Ups in particular gave noticeably faster experience gains for the same amount of physical exertion.

They truly deserved the name "diamond."

Fang Cheng casually Picked Up a bottle of mineral water and gulped it straight down his throat.

After relieving his Dry Mouth and Throat, he looked at the Enhancement Reward for this skill upgrade.

4 Free Attributes

It was not as good as Boxing, but about the same as Focus and Speed Reading.

Fang Cheng was not disappointed in the slightest.

Enhancement Rewards that came with Skill Special Effects had always had a relatively low chance of triggering.

Besides, he had long planned to raise every physical attribute above 10 points as quickly as possible.

After all, every 10 points in an attribute represented a qualitative leap.

Having personally experienced the real effects of his altered Constitution, Fang Cheng could better appreciate the difference.

Especially after his Constitution reached 11 points, his body's recovery speed had clearly accelerated, allowing his training intensity and exercise volume to increase accordingly.

Now, Fang Cheng needed to complete 100 Push-Ups, 200 Squats, and at least half an hour of Shadow Boxing every day.

For today's Morning Practice, he had also specifically added Lying Straight Leg Raises.

He did a full 107 of them and successfully unlocked the Leg Raises skill.

Then, with the restorative effect of Potential Activation,

he broke through the experience cap in one go and upgraded Push-Ups to lv1.

Even after completing his planned training, Fang Cheng still had energy to spare and felt that he could take on a little more challenge.

At that moment, he focused on the Character Attribute Bar and silently calculated.

The Progress Bar for "Strength" had already reached 95%. Adding 2 points for now and waiting for training to raise the rest would be the best choice.

The Progress Bar for "Agility" was still far behind, but it only needed 1 more point to cross the attribute threshold, so he could raise it to 10 first.

As for "Constitution," no matter how many points it had, it would always be the primary direction for allocation.

With a slight thought, the 4 available Free Attributes disappeared one after another.

At the same time, the specific values on the Character Panel changed.

Name: Fang Cheng

Age: 23

Strength: 9

Agility: 10

Constitution: 12

Spirit: 18

After gaining 4 attribute points in one breath, Fang Cheng could clearly feel the intense changes taking place in his body.

Blood surged through him, reddening his skin, while the Muscle Dimension in his Arms and Legs seemed to swell by a full size.

Then it compressed inward, becoming even firmer.

His limbs instantly felt unburdened, becoming more relaxed, more coordinated, and more explosive.

After trying a few punches, Fang Cheng simply took off his clothes and bared his upper body.

He walked into the Bathroom and carefully examined himself in the Mirror.

The muscles on his upper Arms bulged slightly, and his Triceps Brachii had begun to take shape.

His chest seemed fuller too, with no trace of his rib contours visible anymore.

The Whole Person stood tall and well-proportioned, without a shred of excess fat to be found.

Even his temperament had changed greatly. His gaze was spirited and full of confidence.

In short, he had become more handsome and more attractive.

The only regret...

was that his Six-pack Abs were still nowhere to be seen.

At the thought, Fang Cheng gave a self-mocking smile.

From the day he started training until now, it had only been a week and a half at most.

Achieving this kind of fitness result was already far beyond what he had Expected.

After admiring his body, Fang Cheng wiped away his sweat and took another big gulp of mineral water.

The icy liquid flowed down his throat into his stomach, bringing a burst of stimulation that left him especially invigorated.

As he stretched his limbs and performed some cool-down exercises, Fang Cheng gazed at the drizzling rain outside the window.

A vague feeling of dissatisfaction emerged.

"What great weather. Should I work out a little longer?"

He Turned His Head toward the Alarm Clock. It was 7:05.

It was still early. He had only exercised for two hours.

His improved Constitution had brought greater efficiency and more frequent gains.

Every time Fang Cheng trained, it was like taking an ultra-potent nitric oxide booster.

He was filled with an incomparable desire for sports, which he had once avoided like the plague.

That was right.

Not motivation, but desire!

He thoroughly enjoyed the feeling of receiving constant feedback and gradually becoming stronger through this simple, repetitive exercise.

He was even becoming somewhat addicted to it, unable to pull himself away.

Fang Cheng's Eyes flickered as he made up his mind.

He immediately raised both fists and muttered:

"Next, I'll practice Shadow Boxing for another half hour."

"Keep it up!"

A light rain drizzled outside the window.

The sound of pots and bowls being washed came from the Kitchen.

In the Living Room, the radio played opera singing, its lingering melody stirring the imagination.

However, the tranquility did not last long before it was shattered by urgent crying.

He Huiqin poked her head out of the Kitchen, still holding a spatula as she called helplessly:

"Mom, help me soothe Peng Peng."

She cast a Glance aside and saw her daughter lingering by the door. Her brows furrowed.

"Xiumei, why haven't you left yet?"

Zhou Xiumei lowered her head and Bent Down, placing Both Hands on her shoes and moving them casually as she replied:

"Oh, I threaded my shoelaces the wrong way. I'm leaving right away..."

Then she suddenly heard a faint clatter from next door.

She raised her Eyes and, through the gaps in the Iron Gate, saw a tall figure appear in the Corridor.

Her expression turned slightly flustered. She quickly put on her shoes, then softly said goodbye.

"I'm leaving."

Zhou Xiumei pulled open the Iron Gate with some effort, Picked Up the bag of packed food and her umbrella, and stepped out in small strides.

Just then, she happened to run into that figure passing by.

"Are you bringing food to Uncle Zhou again today?"

Fang Cheng stopped with a Bag on his back. Seeing her fully bundled-up appearance, he asked.

"Mm."

Zhou Xiumei tightly gripped the bag and umbrella in Both Hands. Her long Eyelashes drooped as a muffled response came from behind the scarf covering half her face.

"Let's go together. I'll carry that."

Fang Cheng skillfully took the bag from her and said, "It's still raining outside. You can hold the umbrella for me."

Zhou Xiumei did not refuse. She merely lowered her head shyly.

Her palm tightly clenched around the umbrella handle as she followed closely behind him.