[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups":3,"chapter-starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-13":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Starting to Gain Experience from Push-Ups",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},231488,282,"Chapter 13 - 11: Fellow Boxers, Stronger","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-13",13,"\u003Cp>The muscular man in a stretch shirt remained silent, eyeing Fang Cheng intently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At a height of over 1.8 meters and a broadly built frame, his mere presence was menacing without needing any words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng became alert, slightly tilting his shoulders and stepping in a staggered fashion, readying a low-hand stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Always ready to switch between offense and defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The muscular man halted his steps, maintaining just over an arm's length distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, looking confused, he asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you also trained in boxing, are you a fellow practitioner?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng paused, eyeing the burly man in front of him, who resembled a bear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The muscular man's eyebrows slightly lifted, then he engaged more enthusiastically:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The way you deceived with your gaze and feints before snatching the knife, and that changing direction hook punch was pretty good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ever competed in matches? We could spar sometime.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words even carried a hint of admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Ma...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah Dong groaned, finally catching his breath from the \"liver burst.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Fang Cheng knocked out the blond guy with a punch, he was momentarily mindful of the legal battles regarding excessive defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the following two quick punches were faster but much less forceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it was his first time using Iron Fist on someone, and he feared losing control and causing internal bleeding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The muscular man seemed to have an epiphany, then vigorously wiped his face and switched to a fierce look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't care whether you are a colleague or not!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't it right and proper to repay debts, and do debtors deserve to be righteous?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shouted loudly, turning to the onlookers and security guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, everyone, tell me, what's wrong with our actions?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that he seemed not entirely malicious, Fang Cheng relaxed a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're causing a commotion here, affecting other patients' rest. If there's a dispute, you can ask the police for help and resolve it at the police station.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Fang Cheng say this, Ah Dong pouted and couldn't help retorting:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know who we are? We are from the Poison Snake Gang...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cough, cough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The muscular man coughed loudly twice, quickly taking over the conversation:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are debt collectors from a regular financial company.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng didn't care about their actual background, continuing politely:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's the use of taking the child? He has leukemia. If his condition worsens, who will be responsible?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By law, you'll definitely have to face manslaughter charges, or are you willing to cover the child's living and medical costs?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After he recovers, if there are issues, you can seek settlements, even in court, and you'd stand on firmer ground.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You make... quite some sense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps swayed by Fang Cheng's polite demeanor, the muscular man stroked his chin, beginning to muse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seeing as you're quite reasonable, fine, I'll give them another month.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One month should be enough to gather the interest, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned and looked at the nervous young couple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, thank you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young couple hugged their child tightly, nodding repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was unclear whether their thanks were directed at the gang or at Fang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The muscular man shook his head, quietly cursing, \"What a headache.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he went over to the still soundly sleeping blond guy and slapped him across the face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blond guy groaned, slowly coming to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the unexpectedly harmonious scene, he mumbled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bro, didn't you tell me to be tougher?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The muscular man scolded, then instructed another underling:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah Dong, take him downstairs for a check-up. See if there's a concussion – our boxer's fists are no joke.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the three of them chose to keep the peace and prepared to leave,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The muscular man seemingly remembered something, turning back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Digging in his pocket for a while, he pulled out a crumpled business card and handed it to Fang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's keep in touch when you're free. I'll introduce you to some boxing friends, improving through sparring.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After he spoke and smiled, he walked away with his two companions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng was noncommittal, examining the business card.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Black Snake Financial Company, Debt Collection Team Leader, Ma Donghe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The debt collectors reached the elevator, their distressed voices faintly discussing how to explain to their boss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As there was no more spectacle, the onlooking crowd gradually dispersed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of security guards came one by one to Fang Cheng, sincerely expressing their gratitude for resolving the trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, only the young couple remained, still tightly hugging their child, sitting on the ground, deep in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just said that!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The guys from Poison Snake Gang can't respond that quickly...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Dingjian emerged from somewhere, his mask down as he muttered quietly, looking rather relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, eyeing Fang Cheng intriguingly, he sized him up as if seeing him for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How come, you don't recognize me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng was composed, tidying up the sleeves he had rolled up during the fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Dingjian pinched his arm and clicked his tongue repeatedly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boy, have you been secretly training in martial arts? You're looking more and more handsome...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chengcheng, what happened to you, I heard you fought with thugs?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the conversation, anxious footsteps and Li Biyun's voice came from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng looked back and saw the worried expression on his mother's face, so he hurriedly explained:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, those people weren't thugs...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister, you just missed a great show.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Dingjian quickly took over the conversation, animatedly saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah Cheng just gave those thugs a few punches like the Boxing King descending, almost reminiscent of brother-in-law's grace back in the day!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng and Li Biyun turned their heads simultaneously and glared at him fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Dingjian gave an embarrassed smile, instantly shut up, shrugged his shoulders, showing an apologetic gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandpa had already been woken up by the noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng stayed in the hospital room with his mother and uncle, chatting with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, most of the time, they were the ones talking; Grandpa could only nod in acknowledgment and respond with grunts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the doctor, the tubes could probably be removed in two days, and he could eat liquid food and talk normally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After changing the IV fluids, the old man, exhausted, fell asleep, and both mother and uncle had things to attend to and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room fell back into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the intermittent beeping of the monitor and the faint voices in the hallway could be heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng sat dryly, a bit bored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, he stood up, leaned his hands on the cold tiles, and started doing push-ups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once a habit forms, it's hard to change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a slight slack-off triggered feelings of guilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like his future self facing failures, looking back to blame his current self for not working hard enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burly man called Ma Donghe was no ordinary thug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng felt a strong pressure from him, as if being targeted by a fierce beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even more so than the professional trainers and boxers at the club he felt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This pressure wasn't just a physical disparity but likely stemmed from the aura developed through frequent battles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng had kept a calm expression throughout, but his body had remained tense, on guard for any sudden attack from the opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps, with his current boxing skills, he might stand a chance against professional boxers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the face of absolute strength, all techniques seemed irrelevant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the opponent hadn't chosen to retreat, and a real fight broke out, Fang Cheng wasn't sure he could leave unscathed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When a man encounters danger,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Either vent the stress using someone else's body,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or hone one's own body, building enough confidence to overpower the opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng chose the latter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Midway, a nurse came in for a routine check.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him vigorously doing push-ups, her gaze carried a hint of bewilderment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng didn't care about the stares.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the panel, silently counting the numbers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have completed 6 standard push-ups, Skill Experience +1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have completed 6 standard push-ups, Skill Experience +1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have completed 7 standard push-ups, Skill Experience +1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.........\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the progress bar passed the halfway mark, approaching the lv0 limit, the speed of skill experience growth slowed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upgrading to lv1, like the boxing, the effectiveness of routine exercises would significantly diminish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like the opponent encountered in two real fights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fat drunk, whom the panel labeled as \"an equal opponent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Easily defeating him, experience soared by 20 points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whereas the two thugs often brawling on the streets only received the title \"nameless pawns.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The experience gain from beating them was barely different from the drunk's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But on reflection, it seemed quite reasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After upgrading boxing skills to lv1, the panel rated it as \"expert level.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if those thugs had rich fighting experience, compared to an expert like himself, weren't they just rookies?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng got up, catching his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clasping his hands, he stared at the prominent veins on the back of his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the skill levels increased, his physique continuously strengthened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rather than saying, the opponents he would face were becoming stronger,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be apt to say that the challenges he needed must be strong enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The greater the difficulty, the higher the rewards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To break through the \"boxing\" skill limit, the method was to erect imaginary foes, practice Air Attack, and simulate real combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To break through the \"push-ups\" skill limit, continuing the basic repetitive practice clearly had low efficiency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most appropriate method was to increase the difficulty of each movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the Skill System of the \"Prisoner's Six Arts\" was well-developed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each fitness skill had corresponding advanced training methods that could be unlocked in order, gradually improving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This required no worry on his part.\u003C\u002Fp>",1623,"2026-05-29T15:13:17.559Z","2026-06-01T04:29:35.325Z",1,"novelbin.me","be4227316c7d6cd9e808a06496365ecfb01584546c16eeb79d516c815e905395","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-14","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-12",1278,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-cover.jpg"]