Zhou Zilong nodded, put on his hard hat, and prepared to begin his new training.
The construction site's machines roared as the workers busily hauled materials. Zhou Zilong stood off to the side, watching how they worked. He took a deep breath, inhaling the smell of dust and sweat in the air. It was an experience unlike any he had ever had, but he knew it was a necessary step on the road to growth.
He picked up a shovel and began scooping dirt off the ground. With each powerful swing, he tossed another load into the wheelbarrow, feeling his strength gradually increase.
As time passed, sweat soaked through Zhou Zilong's clothes, and dust covered his face. Yet his eyes still shone with determination. He kept shoveling and pushing the wheelbarrow, repeating the seemingly simple motions. His hands were rubbed raw, but he didn't stop. He knew that only through tireless effort and perseverance could he become a true warrior.
Master Roshi stood nearby, quietly watching Zhou Zilong. Then he secretly discussed something with the foreman.
As time went on, Zhou Zilong gradually adjusted to the pace of the construction site. He shoveled faster and pushed the wheelbarrow more steadily. In the end, the foreman paid Master Roshi a day's wages for six people.
At five in the afternoon, when the last brick fell into place at the construction site, Zhou Zilong followed Master Roshi to a peaceful lakeshore. The setting sun bathed the island in its afterglow, gilding the lake's rippling surface.
Master Roshi pointed across the lake and said to Zhou Zilong, "Zilong, you've sweated enough for today." He stroked his white beard, a satisfied smile on his face. "Your next training exercise is swimming. It'll build your stamina, endurance, and perseverance. Swim across to the other side and back. Do that ten times, and you're done!"
Zhou Zilong nodded. He was already used to Master Roshi's rigorous training. He took off his shirt, revealing his well-built muscles, drew a deep breath, and plunged into the lake.
The water was crystal clear, and Zhou Zilong felt as if he'd entered a whole new world. He swam forward with all his strength, every stroke a struggle against his own limits.
Training in the lake was no easy task, and Zhou Zilong soon grew tired. But he didn't give up. He knew this was Master Roshi's test, so he gritted his teeth and kept swimming.
As time passed, Zhou Zilong gradually adapted to the water. He grew faster, and his strength slowly returned. He felt as though he'd become one with the lake, every breath filling him with energy.
Just then, a powerful sense of danger washed over him. He looked up and saw a huge shark swimming toward him.
Zhou Zilong was startled, but quickly calmed down. He knew Master Roshi had arranged this test on purpose. He took a deep breath and regulated his breathing and rhythm. Instead of swimming desperately as he had before, he used the current and the shark's movements to deftly evade its attacks.
The shark seemed enraged by Zhou Zilong's actions. It sped up and launched a more ferocious attack. But Zhou Zilong wasn't afraid. Using his wits and courage, he dodged the shark's attacks again and again. He felt strength fill him from within, as if he could overcome any obstacle.
Just then, Master Roshi's voice rang in Zhou Zilong's ears. "Zilong, remember: a true warrior needs more than great strength. He also needs a calm mind and unwavering conviction. Only then can he stand undefeated against powerful enemies!"
Hearing Master Roshi's words, Zhou Zilong felt something click. He drew a deep breath, then surged forward. He stopped dodging the shark and charged straight at it. With a powerful punch, he struck the shark on the head. It let out a cry and sank to the bottom of the lake.
After the swimming exercise, Master Roshi led Zhou Zilong to a large tree. It towered into the clouds, its lush branches and leaves making it seem like a guardian of nature. Master Roshi untied a very thick rope from his waist and tied one end around Zhou Zilong's.
"Zilong, this is your final exercise for today." Master Roshi pointed to the rope. "It'll restrict how far you can move. Your task is to dodge a thousand needle attacks within the area the rope allows you to move!"
Zhou Zilong's heart tightened at that. The training might have seemed simple, but he knew it would be extremely difficult in practice. He would have to stay alert and react quickly, or he'd be pricked by those tiny needles. Xiao Ling had given him a steel body, but he still didn't know just how much it could withstand.
Seeing Zhou Zilong's tense expression, Master Roshi smiled faintly and quietly walked over to the tree. With a light leap, he landed on a branch, then struck it hard, knocking down a hornet's nest.
"Bzzzz—"
A piercing buzz rang out as a swarm of angry hornets flew from the nest. Their target was Zhou Zilong, who stood right where he was.
At the sight, Zhou Zilong focused intently, ready to face the sudden attack. He clenched his fists and fixed his eyes on the approaching hornets.
But just as he prepared to fight back, he realized the hornets were extremely fast and too numerous to knock down all at once. He panicked and tried to move quickly to dodge, but the rope around his waist limited his range.
"Stay calm! Stay calm!" Zhou Zilong told himself. He took a deep breath and began moving slowly, trying to dodge the hornets by adjusting his posture and footwork.
It wasn't easy. The hornets attacked quickly and in dense swarms, and the slightest mistake would get him stung. The stings couldn't hurt him, but they were still annoying, so he had to keep adjusting his posture and breathing to cope with their attacks.
Throughout the exercise, Zhou Zilong's reaction speed and physical coordination improved immensely. He gradually learned to judge the hornets' attack paths and speed accurately, then react quickly to dodge them.
At last, after half an hour, Zhou Zilong managed to dodge every hornet's attack. His body felt lighter and more agile. He looked up toward the branch where Master Roshi stood and saw him smiling.
"Excellent! You did a great job, Zilong!" Master Roshi praised loudly. "You've successfully completed today's training!"
The next day, Zhou Zilong woke up and began the same training routine as the day before. This time, however, Master Roshi had him strap on a tortoiseshell weighing about twenty pounds.
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