[{"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-71":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},231446,282,"Chapter 71 - 69: Unlocking Blade Technique (Please Follow)","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-71",71,"\u003Cp>Snap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door was gently opened, the incandescent light casting a pale yellow glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng took off his sneakers and switched into a pair of grey cotton slippers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t immediately step onto the floor and walk inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he crouched down and closely inspected the entrance area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He noticed a very thin strand of hair lying on the floor, parallel to the seam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng’s gaze flickered as he muttered to himself:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No one has come in...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his vision overlaid with a dark red filter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While stepping into the house, he scanned the surrounding environment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was his mandatory ritual every time he came home from work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was also through this method that he confirmed whether any outsiders had entered the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng didn’t find any trace of abnormalities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Completely at ease, he threw his shoulder bag onto the sofa chair, then poured himself a cup of hot water and took a few gulps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Scavenger’s Eye\" effect appeared to be a game skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, it was the sixth sense from the unknown that was at play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as there was a certain intention in mind, he could keenly detect subtle traces in the environment related to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason Fang Cheng was so cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mainly due to the two recent troubles he had incurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The backing organization of the man in black, whom he had killed with his own hands, would certainly investigate the reason for his mysterious disappearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that \"monster\" who shared a smile with him in the rain-soaked night was by no means good-natured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps one day, they would all come knocking...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng had no fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was just worried about involving friends and family around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing the water, he walked to the balcony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slightly opened a curtain gap, looking at the distant \"Yijia Hotel\" where the lights had gone out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had originally planned to sneak in tonight, to search the crime scene with the \"Scavenger’s Eye.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps he could find some clues missed by the police.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, he found that the police were still on duty so late at night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, he had to return the way he came and gave up the plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng observed for a moment, several ideas flashing through his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he walked toward the TV cabinet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached into the bottom drawer and pulled out an iron box typically used for storing donkey-hide gelatin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon opening the box, a black pistol and a butterfly knife were laying inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were the spoils of war he got from killing the man in black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Black Demon Pistol, semi-automatic, 7.62mm caliber, compact and lightweight, low recoil, stable shooting, high accuracy, capable of rapid-fire to injure the enemy, suitable for beginners, equipped with a ten-round magazine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng’s gaze sharpened as he picked up the pistol and recited silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had specially made an excuse to call his uncle, who was familiar with firearms, to inquire about this pistol’s specific parameters and how to use it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng quietly released the trigger safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he gripped the handle with both hands, half-squinting his left eye, and aimed at the portrait on the wall calendar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a vague feeling that by pulling the trigger, he could shoot bullets and hit the target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn’t press down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After aiming for a while and trying out the feel, he put it back into the box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shooting was indeed a good self-defense skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it wasn’t suitable for learning in the current environment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If trouble did come knocking one day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would never submit without a fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In addition to relying on his Kung Fu, he must also use the weapons at hand to inflict maximum damage on the enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Fang Cheng picked up the blade suitable for close combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The exquisitely designed titanium alloy butterfly knife instantly flipped open, twirling around his fingertip and spinning several times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This skill of opening and closing the knife looked fancy, and practicing it could easily cut one’s own fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Fang Cheng possessed the \"Knife Flower\" effect, which allowed him to progress quickly when learning to use dagger-type weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even one might say he was self-taught.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish, swish, swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flicked the Butterfly Knife with a quick forehand opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes, however, stared straight ahead intently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure in black, who should have been dead, startlingly appeared at the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the \"Hunter\" he had fought before at Shijima Gorou’s villa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Spirit Attribute reached 20 points, the imaginary enemies that Fang Cheng created seemed more realistic than ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could even feel the opponent’s slightly tense breathing and the cold murderous intent flashing in their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, just like that...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng muttered softly, his gaze focused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His right foot suddenly pushed off the ground, and he sprang forward with his left, closing the distance between them in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the sound of friction against the floor, he advanced with a Step Stabbing Blade, taking the initiative to attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blades of two identical Butterfly Knives collided, cold light flickering as they struck against each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-clad figure blocked the attack with his knife and quickly changed his move, sliding his blade up, aiming for Fang Cheng’s wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng slightly twisted his body, turning the forehand spin of his knife to a backhand upward slash, using offense as defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-clad figure feinted and stepped back to avoid the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng then launched a series of continuous strikes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lunging step with a thrust, bow step with a reverse thrust, forward grip horizontal slash to the abdomen, backhand horizontal slash to the abdomen, backhand upward slash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although his Blade Technique was inferior to his opponent’s, he had the advantage in nimble footwork and quick reflexes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in dangerous situations, he was able to rely on his physical quality to overpower and forcefully turn the situation around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The harsh blade suddenly swept across his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng, becoming overly eager for success, gave the crafty and tricky black-clad figure an opportunity and got slashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this were a real fight, although not fatal, bleeding and injury would have been inevitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huff—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng steadied his stance and took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes locked onto the black-clad figure standing opposite him, and he suddenly had an epiphany.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In close-quarter combat with short weapons, victory often hinged on a single attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how fierce or dominant the early aggression, it was meaningless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In such close-range battles, the one who finds a breakthrough first is the one who will survive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Short by an inch, risk by an inch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hair’s breadth can be the difference between life and death!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing this, Fang Cheng’s eyes calmed, and he said in a low voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I can kill you once, I can kill you twice!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, his figure flickered as he re-engaged in the short weapon combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he didn’t just attack blindly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he tried to incorporate feints, body movement variations, and other factors into his Blade Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, he could only imitate the black-clad figure’s moves and routines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gradually, he began to produce brilliant and unorthodox moves spontaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the boxing footwork, leg techniques, and Jujitsu Body Technique he had mastered began to merge into his own style.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feint with a raised leg, horizontal slash to the throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bending down to dive, backhanded stab to the abdomen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sweeping Leg combined with Step Stabbing Blade, forward grip upward slash with a turn and a side kick...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His moves became more varied and proficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until he developed a rhythm of his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pfft!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A stab broke through the guard and suceeded in penetrating the opponent’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-clad figure vanished into the air like a burst bubble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Congratulations, through diligent practice and initial comprehension, you have successfully mastered a weapon skill]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Unlocked Skill: Blade Technique lv0 (0\u002F100)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the notification that appeared before him, Fang Cheng’s lips curled into a smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This unorthodox Air Attack practice brought him an exhilarating sense of experiencing life and death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he later saw the small print reminder at the bottom of the panel, his heart tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a total of 25 skill slots, unlocking a new skill now left only 3 slots remaining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering this, Fang Cheng flicked his wrist to sheathe his knife, without rest he turned and threw himself into learning foreign languages during the evening self-study.\u003C\u002Fp>",1413,"2026-05-29T15:13:17.897Z","2026-06-01T04:29:35.325Z",1,"novelbin.me","2562a90f826b59d2efc0166137d2b64a548230c1d4b9766dce987f39598ee8a9","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-72","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-70",1278,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-cover.jpg"]