[{"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-26":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},231501,282,"Chapter 26 - 24 Introduction to Sanshou","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-26",26,"\u003Cp>```\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Free Combat lv0（0\u002F100）]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the newly unlocked skill entry on the panel, Fang Cheng finally confirmed a fact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had indeed mastered the \"Free Combat\" skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a pleasant surprise, yet somewhat expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, he had only intended to practice various leg and throw techniques in combat out of curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is known that Free Combat includes kicking, punching, throwing, and grappling as its four techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng's punching had already reached Expert Level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His leg techniques and throws, after being tested in real combat tonight, were also enough to be considered beginner level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only grappling eluded him, as it remained unmastered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it's banned in professional matches, coaches didn't pay much attention to it, and he only had a brief introduction to it during an Anti-wolf Techniques lesson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, Fang Cheng had proven a system rule with his own actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To unlock a complete skill, it's not necessary to master all the fundamental techniques it encompasses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When some of the basic techniques reach an exceptionally outstanding level, the entire skill can still be unlocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng thought to himself that with his current leg techniques and throws, he could easily contend with professional fighters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for the lacking technique, the \"beginner\" appraisal would actually be quite low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, and looking at the \"experience babies\" crying on the ground, a thought couldn't help but emerge in Fang Cheng's mind:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe... I should play with them a little longer?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah——————\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Fei, brothers, I'm coming!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, another hooligan emerged from the crowd with a beer bottle in hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared blankly at the scene, and seeing his good brothers scattered on the ground, his mouth agape in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a clatter, the beer bottle dropped from his hand and shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then turned tail and ran without hesitation, not even caring about the safety of his own boss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Fei was lying on the ground, his face as dirty as if he had eaten dirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a moment ago, Fang Cheng had delivered a reverse sidekick, sending one of the underlings flying and hitting several bystanders who were enjoying the show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was one of those unfortunate 'collateral damage' recipients.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the peculiar scrutiny of Fang Cheng's gaze, his heart immediately started pounding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't help but guess if this expert who could fight against ten men had that kind of predilection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We... we admit defeat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're all from the Jianghu, we'll have to face each other sooner or later, there's no need to take things too far...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rambled on, and between his words, there was only one meaning: begging for peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng suddenly approached, raising his hand as if to slap him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Fei, frightened, shrank his head and tried to scramble to his feet, his legs flailing helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he looked around in panic, searching for an escape route,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng merely extended his hand, pulling him up, then patted the dust off his body and asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know Ma Donghe?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Fei was stunned for a moment before nodding repeatedly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know, I know, Brother Ma is quite a figure around Jiangbei, who doesn't know him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The so-called \"figure\" refers to someone in Jianghu with a loud reputation and considerable influence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng gave a faint smile, then added:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've traded punches with him a few times; we're sparring partners, you could say.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Fei was greatly surprised and then showed due respect:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Respectable master, so you know Brother Ma. That's... that's like a flood hitting the Dragon King Temple...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Fang Cheng say this, the street boss not only calmed his anger but also eagerly began to chat with Fang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't stop talking about Ma Donghe's heroic tales of punching the West Mountain and kicking Jiangdong, claiming him as his idol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed as though the two were close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng listened and nodded, then took out a hundred-yuan note from his pocket and handed it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry about earlier, I went a bit too far. Take this for your brothers to get treated for their injuries.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Fei was once again stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sneaked a peek at Fang Cheng, seeing a calm demeanor that implied no room for refusal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, he hurriedly took it with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>```\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, thank you, esteemed master, you are really too kind!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don't mention that the medical fees were pitifully small, such a gesture of goodwill obviously means giving face to Brother Fei!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the money being accepted, Fang Cheng then pointed towards Zhou Xiumei who was standing not far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is my sister; take care of her in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ha-ha, no problem, it was all just a misunderstanding before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Fei seemed to have completely adjusted his attitude and immediately laughed heartily:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My brother's sister is my sister, as long as I, A-Fei, am at North Corner Night Market for a day, nobody will dare to bully her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked rather smug, almost completely forgetting the pain of his fractured wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being recognized by a high-skilled master of almost the same level as Ma Donghe was an honor; no harm, no foul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made him, who mixed in the Jianghu, feel no shame, but rather it brought him glory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the midst of conversation, they were on friendly terms, and he almost insisted on pulling Fang Cheng to have a drink and chat, short of shamelessly swearing brotherhood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng declined with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After being refused several times, Brother Fei finally left reluctantly with a group of limping and whining underlings to a nearby clinic for treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, halfway there, he suddenly remembered that he didn't even know the other person's name...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night market was still noisy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd of onlookers was still pointing and discussing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They saw such an exciting fight, one against ten, and each of them was excited, taking it as a topic of conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The way they looked at Fang Cheng was like seeing a Kung Fu movie star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for fear of also being beaten, they would have probably swarmed up to ask for a photo to commemorate the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Cheng, are you hurt? Let me check, do you need to apply some medicinal alcohol...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing those hoodlums finally retreat, Zhou Xiumei's anxious heart finally settled down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She immediately ran up, gently grasping Fang Cheng's right arm which was just used to block a stool, intending to roll up his sleeve and check his injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng withdrew his hand, signaling her with his eyes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if we need to check for injuries, we can't do it in a place like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the many gazes around them, Zhou Xiumei couldn't help but blush and quickly let go of her slender fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two then looked towards the stall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They noticed that the handicrafts displayed on the carpet were already in complete disarray and a mess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some of them were even trampled and crushed, turning into a pile of broken parts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, no!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xiumei immediately exclaimed, hurried over in small steps, and crouched down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While picking out the intact surviving items, her heart was filled with agony, and she couldn't stop muttering:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What should I do now...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fair melon seed-shaped face was tightly furrowed, her eyes faintly shimmering with tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng also crouched down beside her to help clean up, casually asking:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why didn't you make it clear who you were, that you're the daughter of Inspector Zhou Yongnian? Those thugs should not dare to bother you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xiumei paused for a moment upon hearing this and apologized softly after a brief silence:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm sorry, for causing you trouble...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's me who caused you trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Fang Cheng changed the subject to comfort her:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, those hoodlums won't come to harass you anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The handicrafts for sale were more than half destroyed, and there were still onlookers watching for fun, so obviously, the business couldn't continue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xiumei decided to close up shop early for the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within a few minutes, all the goods were packed up and placed in a hand-cart parked nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng got on the driver's seat of the hand-cart directly, looking at Zhou Xiumei, indicating her to sit in the back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Cheng, let me do it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xiumei said in a low voice, with pursed lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng smiled slightly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I exercise every day now, and I weigh over 160, are you sure you can still carry me like before?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xiumei looked down, compared her delicate figure, and immediately deflated, obediently sitting in the cart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the main character leaving, the audience also lost interest and gradually dispersed, each going about their own business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the crowd, there was a middle-aged man around fifty years old, with a slight limp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was holding a bag of skewers in his left hand and a can of bottled liquor in his right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze rested on the figure riding away in the distance and was thoughtful.\u003C\u002Fp>",1504,"2026-05-29T15:13:17.559Z","2026-06-01T04:29:35.325Z",1,"novelbin.me","331c70cdc63d83a40bc5874137299d252b4e8d52bb1614310c54ecbb9a870308","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-27","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-25",1278,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-cover.jpg"]