It was just after seven o'clock in the morning.
The storm is still raging across the city skyline, showing no signs of stopping.
There were no lights on in the room, and it was dark and gloomy.
Outside the window, raindrops hit Glass crazily, making a dense crackling sound.
Occasionally there are early risers in the community holding umbrellas and walking hurriedly across the waterlogged road.
Further away, the sounds of vehicles passing by on the highway were intermittent and blurred by the rain curtain.
Fang Cheng withdrew his gaze outside.
He stuffed the last few meat buns in his hand into his mouth and chewed them quickly with his cheeks bulging.
His food appearance is not elegant, it can even be said to be a bit exaggerated.
It is like a beast that has been hungry for several days eating, as if it wants to swallow the food together with the packaging.
In the corner of the room, there was a pile of emptied plastic bags and packaging boxes, showing an alarming amount of consumption.
Picking up the roll paper on the table, Fang Cheng randomly wiped the corners of his mouth and fingers that were stained with oil.
Then, he took out his mobile phone from the satchel that was thrown aside and dialed the number of Master, the foreman of the engineering team.
"Hello, Master Qiu."
Fang Cheng said in a calm tone:
"It's raining heavily today and it's inconvenient to travel on the road. You can take a day off and there's no need to come here."
The slightly loud voice of Master Wang came from the other end of the phone:
"Hey, okay, boss Fang, this rain is really scary. I haven't seen such heavy rain in Eastern Capital in the past years..."
After a few pleasantries, he then asked:
"Then let's go there tomorrow?"
"It depends on the situation. Wait until the rain stops before coming back. Pay attention to safety."
Fang Cheng After briefly explaining the decoration matters, he hung up the phone.
Looking around, I looked at the Unfinished Apartment that was about to be completed.
After more than a week of construction, the place has changed drastically.
The original rough Cement Wall surface and ground have long since disappeared, replaced by relatively flat walls and preliminary floors.
Although it has not been completely completed, the overall framework has been set up and can basically meet the needs of daily life.
The only one that is still under renovation is Living Room, which is planned to be called "Fighting Training Room".
Professional sound insulation Plaster panels have been installed on the surrounding walls.
According to Master Wang, the cavity inside the wall is also filled with thick polyester fiber sound-absorbing cotton.
This material is widely used in Hotel, KTV and other places with high sound insulation requirements, and it is very cost-effective.
It can effectively absorb sound energy and prevent noise from leaking out.
Next, the wall needs to be puttyed and then painted with a layer of latex paint.
Fang Cheng originally had no requirements for aesthetics, I just thought it would be usable.
But Master Wang insists on explaining that carefully filling the seams and nail holes of the Plaster board can not only improve the overall appearance, but also further enhance the sound insulation effect.
The sound insulation treatment of walls is relatively simple, the real trouble is the floor and ceiling.
These two parts are the main areas that bear impact force, and shock absorption and sound insulation measures are crucial.
Otherwise, the huge noise caused by daily exercise is enough to disturb the neighbors upstairs and downstairs.
Fang Cheng raised his head and looked at the ceiling.
A soundproof ceiling was also built there, and the construction method was similar to the wall.
First build the Light-Gauge Steel Keel frame, then fill the gaps between the keels with sound-absorbing cotton, and finally cover it with a thick layer of Plaster board.
In the center of Living Room, a thick iron frame used to hang Sandbag has been firmly fixed on the strongest load-bearing support beam below the ceiling.
In order to minimize the transmission of vibration, thick black rubber shock-absorbing pads are installed at the contact parts of the iron frame and the upper and lower Floor Slab.
The flooring of Living Room has just started to be laid.
This does not mean that Fang Cheng pursues quality of life, nor is it an ordinary household wooden floor or Tiles.
Because those hard surfaces will amplify impact noise, making the movement during exercise more disturbing.
Now, a black shock-absorbing pad about two centimeters thick and made of high-density rubber material has been laid on the original Concrete Floor Slab in the room.
This is the first barrier for shock absorption and sound insulation, and is mainly used to absorb and buffer the huge impact energy generated during training.
According to the plan, on top of this layer of rubber mat, a layer of professional blue PVC Sports Flooring similar to Global Elite Fighting Club will be laid.
This kind of floor has certain elasticity and energy-absorbing properties, which can further absorb impact and reduce the generation and transmission of noise.
The sound insulation measures upstairs and downstairs mainly rely on this double shock absorption treatment.
Fang Cheng nodded secretly, Master Wang They are indeed professional and meticulous in their work.
Speaking of which, wait until this "Fighting Training Room" is completely renovated.
This almost Recording Studio-level sound insulation condition is not only suitable for high-intensity physical exercise, it is also very good for practicing Meditation.
It can isolate external interference to the greatest extent.
Fang Cheng collected his thoughts, cleaned up all the food waste on the floor, put it into a large plastic bag, and temporarily placed it at the door.
After a while, he walked to the corner of the room and sat cross-legged.
Close your eyes, straighten your back, and place your hands naturally on your knees.
Without the interruption of outsiders, Fang Cheng is ready to start his daily routine Meditation.
The sound of wind and rain outside the window is still noisy.
The sound of raindrops hitting Glass, the sound of distant vehicles running over water-logged tires, and even the faint sound of footsteps on the corridor, all converged into a huge background sound.
For ordinary people, these White Noise from the outside world are like a natural barrier, covering up all the noise that may disturb the mind.
Just perfect for studying, working, or lying in bed and sleeping in.
But for Mental Ability User, who has extremely keen senses, the sound of rain outside is like countless mosquitoes and flies buzzing in the ears, as if it is driving people crazy.
For those who are not mentally tough enough, meditating on Meditation in this environment is a severe challenge in itself, which is tantamount to sensory torture.
Fang Cheng At this moment, my heart is as calm as water, and I have already adapted to this state.
Instead, use this environment to sharpen your mind amidst the huge noise and enter the Meditation state faster.
He skillfully filters out the meaningless noises and allows them to flow at the edge of consciousness without disturbing the inner peace.
My breathing became long and steady, and my heartbeat, which was slightly rapid due to strenuous morning exercise, gradually returned to normal.
The consciousness slowly sank into a realm of emptiness and clarity, as if diving into the boundless deep sea.
All the hustle and bustle of the outside world seems to have gone away, fading away quietly like the tide.
In the darkness, Mental Power condensed to a high degree, and finally turned into a wisp of red-gold Spirituality Fire that burned quietly in Sea of Consciousness.
The light of Flames is soft and bright, illuminating the entire "Spirit Body".
Fang Cheng observes oneself, senses every subtle change inside the body, and repairs muscle fatigue and energy loss caused by high-intensity exercise.
At the same time, we are constantly polishing the 50-point Spirit Attribute to make it more concise, pure and sharp.
Time seems to have lost its meaning at this moment and has completely stopped.
I don't know how much time passed, but when Fang Cheng was immersed in this deep Meditation state, a sudden change occurred.
Suddenly, countless tiny voices came from all directions, like countless people whispering softly in his ears.
Immediately afterwards, blurry pictures flashed in my mind like fast-cut movie shots, and then disappeared.
There are old faces, immature children, tired-looking middle-aged men, and young women chatting and laughing.
Their faces were blurred, and their voices were noisy and chaotic, converging into an indistinguishable torrent, impacting Fang Cheng Self-Awareness.
These illusions and Auditory Hallucinations are more complex and changeable than the last time Spirit Spring Temple practiced Meditation.
At that time, it was mainly due to the religious atmosphere of the temple and the influence of Spiritual Imprint hidden in Golden Benba Vase itself, which transformed into the sound of chanting scriptures and the ferocious Demon God King Kong.
But this time, these sounds and images are closer to the daily lives of ordinary people, trivial and complex.
Fang Cheng frowned slightly, but did not use the ability of "Heart of Steel" to fight against these mental interferences like last time.
Instead, choose to stay calm, listen carefully, and stare carefully.
Gradually, those blurry sounds and images began to become clear.
"Xiao Bao, are you still watching cartoons? Have you finished your homework? Your dad drove back today and wants to check."
A woman in an apron was busy in the kitchen, her voice slightly tired.
In Living Room, the screen of Television comes into view.
There was a little boy with a bare head lying on Coffee Table, and he took out his homework book from his school bag.
"Brother Wang, when will the batch of goods mentioned last week arrive? The customer is pressing hard."
A slightly oily male voice, with a hint of flattery.
The scene then switched to a dimly lit Warehouse, where several men with tattoos were playing cards around a table, filled with smoke.
"Doctor, can my leg be saved? I don't want to sit on the Wheelchair for the rest of my life!"
A crying voice, full of despair.
The scene changed again. In the hospital ward, an obese man who seemed to have been in a car accident was lying on the bed.
There were several doctors and nurses in white coats standing next to them, with solemn expressions.
These are all very ordinary, fragments of ordinary people's lives.
At this moment, it is pouring into my mind like a tide, and it is constantly playing out in the spiritual world.
Fang Cheng knows that this is not a real illusion.
Rather, it is the fragments of information that the consciousness of those individuals who have established Mental Link with themselves inadvertently is transmitted through the invisible Mental Link.
This is exactly a manifestation of the ability of "Mind Resonance" in an unconscious state.
Fang Cheng took a deep breath, and Spirituality Fire in Sea of Consciousness swayed violently.
Immediately, it quickly stabilized.
Fang Cheng began to try to use his own Mental Power to sort out these complicated information.
It's like panning for gold, sifting out those weak and pure "Mental Energy" from the chaotic gravel.
This process is not easy and requires a lot of patience and concentration.
Those foreign fragments of consciousness are mixed with various emotions -
Joy, sadness, anger, anxiety, fear...
They try to interfere with the mind and even invade consciousness.
But Spirituality Fire from Fang Cheng has become quite pure and powerful after many times of tempering.
Flames gently sways, burning the negative emotions and chaotic consciousness that try to invade one by one Purification.
Only the most original Mental Energy that can be absorbed is left.
As this process continues, Fang Cheng feels that Spirituality Fire is slowly but surely growing.
The color of Flames becomes deeper and the light becomes brighter, showing a faint tendency to transform into a more advanced form.
On Panel, rows of Prompt Information appear one after another.
[When you practice Meditation Skill, your experience will increase by +1]
[You are absorbing foreign consciousness, condensing Self-Awareness, and increasing your spirit by 0.001]
[When you practice Meditation Skill, your experience will increase by +1]
[You are absorbing foreign consciousness, condensing Self-Awareness, and increasing your spirit by 0.001]
This process lasted for quite some time.
Under the burning of Spirituality Fire, those miscellaneous consciousnesses that are constantly coming in turn into strands of pure energy and merge into Flames.
I don't know how long it took, when the last external distracting thoughts were completely Purification.
When the scrolling prompt on Panel finally came to an end, the new summary information was clearly presented:
[Meditation Experience+3]
[Meditation Lv2(21/500)]
[Your Spirit Attribute permanently increases by 0.04 points]
Seeing the results of this practice, Fang Cheng nodded slightly, understanding in his heart.
The increase of Spirit Attribute is not just due to Meditation itself and Training Effect.
The more important reason is that those individuals who have established "Mind Resonance" with themselves also unconsciously pass on Mental Energy to themselves.
Although these energies are weak and mixed, after being refined by Spirituality Fire and Purification, they become pure spiritual nutrients that can be absorbed.
Therefore, every time you practice Meditation Skill, Fang Cheng, you can get a lot of benefits from it.
Although the Golden Orb at the core of the Memory Palace also has the ability to independently refine and absorb these foreign consciousnesses, the process is very slow.
It's more like a subtle, subtle nourishment from a steady flow of water.
And when you take the initiative to practice spiritual cultivation, you can greatly speed up the process of refining and assimilating.
Every time you practice Meditation, it is like a concentrated "recycling" process, absorbing spiritual nutrients and strengthening your own soul.
Thinking of this, Fang Cheng gathered his consciousness and entered Memory Palace again.
Walking out of the "bedroom" that represents the main consciousness, the scene in front of me has indeed changed again.
The surroundings and top of the palace, which were originally dark and empty, were no longer monotonous darkness at this moment.
Instead, dozens of light spots of different sizes and brightness appeared, like twinkling stars in the night sky, dotted in this spiritual universe.
Between every light point and the huge Golden Orb in the center of the hall, there is an invisible Mental Thread that is difficult to detect with the naked eye, connecting them Traction.
These threads are like anchor ropes, maintaining the connection between all "stars" and the core.
To prevent them from drifting with the current in this boundless Dark World, losing their way, and eventually drifting into unknown distances, completely disconnected.
When Fang Cheng cast his gaze on several of the twinkling "stars", he could clearly perceive the various information transmitted from them.
This kind of perception has far exceeded the chaotic and unrecognizable torrent of consciousness that I encountered when I first came into contact with spiritual abilities.
It is also different from the previous Meditation, which was complicated and required a lot of effort to sift through the illusions of Purification and Auditory Hallucinations.
What Fang Cheng received at this moment was more direct and clear information, as if it were being played on one TV screen after another.
Among them are the individuals who have established Mental Link with themselves, and the real-time scenes of what they are currently seeing and hearing.
There are also various Memory fragments of them that are fragmented and like dusty photos.
There are even some sudden and extremely strong emotional fluctuations, as if feeling the other person's heartbeat from a long distance away.
All this is like a different kind of Telepathy.
Allowing Fang Cheng to formally establish a channel without having to concentrate his thoughts, Peek can reach a corner of the connector's spiritual world.