Forty years old, awakening attribute panel

Chapter 282 Extra 06
"It doesn't matter who I am. What matters is that I can close your factory at any time. Do you want to try?"

"Well...ah haha, this lady is joking." Yang Honglang was choked by the words of the woman in front of him and his face turned red. He laughed to save face.

Of course he didn't dare to try. What was the point of opening the door to do business? It was nothing more than making money by being harmonious. He didn't want to find trouble. Besides, what this woman asked was not a big deal.

"His mother's name is Qiu Ping, and in his early years..." Yang Honglang told everything he knew.

Sister Hong, who was crossing her legs, smiled and said, "I didn't expect he was such a filial son!"

Yang Honglang had heard about Qiu Ping's resignation and thought she was Jiang Sheng's helper. He smiled and said, "Yes, I heard that he is indeed very filial. We are not deliberately making things difficult for his mother, but there is no order without rules, don't you think?" Later, Yang Honglang unconsciously used honorifics.

Sister Hong was indeed planning to start with Qiu Ping.

Jiang Sheng's skills yesterday amazed her and made her want to recruit him. It was a waste for such a person to fight in the underworld, so she planned to train him and make him her right-hand man.

After listening to Yang Honglang's words, she probably had an idea in her mind.

He put on his sunglasses again, got up and left without even saying hello.

Jiang Sheng was dragged all the way back home by his mother and was scolded all the way. He continued to talk when he entered the house.

"Do you think you're big shot just because you won 80? You can live off your savings and do whatever you want? Huh? Speak up!"

Jiang Sheng said helplessly: "Mom, I just can't bear to leave you. It's so hot, and there's no air conditioning inside. What if you get heatstroke?"

Qiu Ping's eyes were full of heartache and helplessness. Although her voice was soft, every word revealed her worries about life. She knew her son's filial piety, but the pressure of reality forced her to consider more. "I know your feelings, son, but life must go on. Without a job, how can we live? Look at other families, they have good conditions and are still diligent. Our family is ordinary. If we don't plan ahead, I'm afraid the future will be even more difficult."

Jiang Sheng looked at his mother's face, which was slightly tired from working, and felt mixed emotions. He walked over gently, put his arms around his mother's sweaty shoulders, and tried to ease the burden with a relaxed tone. "Mom, don't worry, your son is here! I promise you that I will not only find a beautiful and virtuous daughter-in-law as soon as possible, but also give you a plump grandson so that you can enjoy the happiness of family life."

Fang's mother was amused by her son's humor and gently tapped Jiang Sheng's hand, saying half reproachfully and half dotingly, "You are the only one who can make your mother happy. However, you also know the situation in our family, so you can't put off finding a partner any longer. You are 24 this year, and you have to get married before you are 25, otherwise all the good girls will be picked up by others."

Seeing this, Jiang Sheng had an idea and quickly said, "Okay, as long as you don't work so hard anymore, I'll agree to whatever you say."

Seeing his mother's attitude soften, Jiang Sheng was secretly delighted and made a suggestion while the iron was hot. Fang's mother pondered for a moment and seemed to be moved by her son's sincerity. "Since you have already quit your job, why not use this time to let me help you look for a suitable girl around and let you meet her?"

Jiang Sheng was relieved when he heard this and nodded in agreement: "Okay, everything is up to you."

At lunch time, Fang's mother kept talking about the lost 20 yuan in the kitchen, revealing her regret and reluctance. Jiang Sheng listened to her, feeling mixed emotions. An impulse came over him. He wondered if he should find a reason to give the yuan he had accidentally intercepted to his mother to reduce her burden.

In the afternoon, after a few bites of food, Fang's mother hurriedly made a phone call and then went out. From the conversation, Jiang Sheng vaguely heard that his mother was really running for his lifelong event. Looking at his mother riding a battery car and gradually disappearing on the street corner, Jiang Sheng stood on the balcony with a wry smile on his face and mixed feelings in his heart. "You are really my mother. You can do anything for me."

After a moment of daze, Jiang Sheng rolled up his sleeves and looked at the black personal terminal on his wrist. This seemingly ordinary device was like a time bomb to him, reminding him all the time that he was not completely free. Under this seemingly peaceful life, his fate had been quietly controlled by a mysterious existence. This feeling of powerlessness made him feel unprecedented fear and anxiety.

The 20 yuan was a ray of hope that he had accidentally obtained. However, in the face of the warmth and responsibility of his family, the money seemed to have become a shackle on his soul. He began to think about how to protect this secret while using the money appropriately, so that his mother no longer had to struggle for a living, and at the same time, to gain more freedom and choices for himself. This is not only a game with unknown forces in the outside world, but also an examination and challenge of his own heart.

The road ahead seems to be more tortuous and complicated than he expected. Jiang Sheng took a deep breath and decided to start by changing himself. He wanted to become someone his mother could rely on and someone who could control his own destiny. Whether facing the expectations of his family or the unknown forces hidden in the dark, he would go all out for love and freedom.

Jiang Sheng sighed, and lightly touched the cold personal terminal with his finger. The task value displayed on the screen had quietly decreased by a full 800 points, leaving only 8 points. Time was running out, and there were only days left before the next unknown task. He couldn't help but fall into deep thought: "What else can I do to prepare for the upcoming challenge?" After a moment of thinking, he realized that the most practical way might be to watch those horror and science fiction movies at home, so as to adapt himself to the various strange situations that might be encountered in the future as much as possible, so as to gain the upper hand in those unknown tasks and become more alert and resourceful.

Just as he was immersed in his plan, a rapid knock on the door suddenly broke the silence in the room. He walked to the door and looked through the peephole, and was surprised to find that the visitor was the mysterious woman in the morning. Jiang Sheng asked coldly: "How did you find this place?" Outside the door, the woman called Sister Hong still maintained her calm smile, as if everything was under control: "Why, don't you invite me in to sit down?" Jiang Sheng refused without hesitation: "You are not welcome in my home." At this time, a young man following Sister Hong scolded unhappily: "Boy, watch your words!"

Facing the provocation, Jiang Sheng narrowed his eyes slightly, with a cold look in his eyes that could not be ignored. After a month of life-and-death struggle with zombies, life no longer seemed so heavy and untouchable in his eyes. Seeing this, Sister Hong waved her hand lightly to stop the young man's impulse, and turned to Jiang Sheng with a gentle smile: "Why don't we go downstairs and take a walk?" Jiang Sheng weighed the pros and cons for a while, and finally agreed: "Okay." After locking the door, he took the lead and led the two out of the community. In order to avoid meeting acquaintances, they deliberately chose to go to the more remote direction of the auto parts city.

Arriving at a secluded corner, Jiang Sheng stopped, looked directly at Sister Hong, and asked again: "What is your purpose?" Sister Hong slowly approached, took off her sunglasses, and smiled with a bit of cunning: "I'm just curious, will you return to the boxing ring?" Jiang Sheng's answer was concise and clear: "No." Sister Hong's face showed an expected expression: "Since you have decided to give up boxing, life must go on. You don't look like you will go back to work. Isn't your mother worried about you?" Jiang Sheng responded coldly: "This has nothing to do with you."

Sister Hong then threw out the bait: "Actually, I just want to help you find a job that is easy, decent and well-paid." Jiang Sheng sneered: "You'd better keep such a good thing for yourself." He then warned: "Our negotiations end here. Don't try to get close to me again, otherwise don't blame me for being ruthless." After speaking, he turned around and was about to leave.

The short and strong young man behind Sister Hong was obviously dissatisfied, and said indignantly: "Sister Hong, this kind of ungrateful person should be taught a lesson and let him know his own weight." But Sister Hong ignored him, just stared at Jiang Sheng's receding back, her eyes filled with deep confusion.

As the saying goes, "It is easy to change a country, but difficult to change one's nature." Once a person's character is formed, it is difficult to change fundamentally in a short period of time, let alone changing from an ordinary office worker to a ruthless character who dares to get involved in the black market boxing arena and even makes fatal moves overnight. The logic behind this is difficult to explain. However, through a series of in-depth investigations, Sister Hong uncovered a shocking secret.

Jiang Sheng, this seemingly ordinary young man, has completed an amazing transformation from an ordinary person to a black market boxer in the past 24 hours. He has killed someone with just one punch without any martial arts foundation. What is hidden behind this? He is neither a martial arts master nor has any sports background. All of this is too unbelievable!
"This person must have a big secret." Sister Hong's mouth drew a meaningful smile, a smile that was enough to charm people, "Let's retreat first, we have plenty of time to slowly uncover the mystery..." The night seemed to pass in the blink of an eye. When Jiang Sheng woke up from meditation, the sky outside the grove was already full of rosy clouds, and the sun was slowly rising, announcing the beginning of a new day. He slowly gathered the breath in his body and gently slapped the land beside him with his palms. Suddenly, the fallen leaves seemed to be pulled by an invisible force, exploding and flying one after another, and Jiang Sheng's figure took advantage of the momentum to soar into the air, as light as a bird flying in the sky. After landing steadily, he stretched out his left index finger and flicked it lightly. The air seemed to be cut, and a "whoosh" sounded through the air. Not far away, a tree with a trunk diameter of about the size of a bowl was instantly pierced, leaving a hole as thick as a thumb. The light passed through it, which was particularly eye-catching.

This scene made Jiang Sheng feel both surprised and happy. You know, it is self-evident how difficult it is to practice in an environment like the Earth where the spiritual energy is almost exhausted. Moreover, he himself knew that his own qualifications were not outstanding. According to general rules, even with the most optimistic estimate, it would be a great achievement to enter the first level of Qi training within two years. However, what he did not expect was that the "bridge between heaven and earth" in this body was naturally unblocked, and even the extremely thin spiritual energy could be absorbed smoothly and unimpeded, allowing him to easily break through to the first level of Qi training in a short period of time.

Jiang Sheng pondered for a moment, and had a vague guess in his mind that all this might be related to the stone spirit. The spiritual stone could actually fight against the laws of time and space and guide his soul to travel to the earth. Did such a powerful stone spirit also make some subtle changes to his body during the soul travel?

With the intention of exploring the mysteries of himself, Jiang Sheng formed the seal required for inner vision, closed his eyes and concentrated, preparing to delve into his own spiritual world to find out.

In an instant, his perception seemed to have crossed the boundaries of space, and his consciousness sank into the vast sea of ​​consciousness like a diver diving into the deep sea. Unexpectedly, a purple stone the size of a pigeon egg appeared in the sea of ​​consciousness, which should have been dead and empty. It was quietly suspended above the ocean of consciousness, emitting a mysterious light. Jiang Sheng secretly speculated that this was probably the remaining part of the purple stone spirit. Although the tempering of the laws of time and space made it lose most of its entity, it still left a trace. He couldn't help but use the word "Liubi" to describe the extraordinary and mysterious nature of this stone.

What surprised him even more was that when he looked carefully, he found that the fine mist floating above the sea of ​​consciousness was gathering towards the purple stone at an extremely slow speed. The source and function of this mist are still unknown, but Jiang Sheng instinctively felt a sense of foreboding. He tried to silently recite the name of the stone spirit in his heart, hoping to get some response, but no matter how he called, the stone spirit did not respond at all. In the end, Jiang Sheng could only temporarily put this idea aside. After all, he still had too many unknowns to explore and understand.

This introspection experience undoubtedly deepened his understanding of his own state, and also revealed the unsolved mysteries hidden in his body. Jiang Sheng understood that if he wanted to solve all these mysteries, existing knowledge and experience alone were far from enough. He needed to have a deeper understanding of this world, especially the knowledge about cultivation and the laws of time and space. The road ahead may be full of unknowns and challenges, but just like the dawn of the morning, it always brings people infinite hope and possibilities. Jiang Sheng took a deep breath, put his mind at ease, and prepared to welcome a new journey.

Jiang Sheng secretly thought that since his cultivation speed was so fast, it was only a matter of time before the stone spirit woke up. When the time came, asking it all the questions directly would undoubtedly be the best choice. So, he pulled himself out of his meditation state, strolled to the river, bathed in the warm morning sun, and began his daily exercise - practicing the "Demon Sealing Fist".

The Demon Sealing Fist, a primary body-building technique from the demon world, has an extraordinary origin. It is said that this set of boxing techniques was created by a demon world monarch for his many disciples, aiming to strengthen the body and lay a solid foundation for the path of cultivation. It is easy to use, but contains deep internal skills, can exercise the internal organs, and is still applicable until the golden elixir stage, without the need to change other techniques. It is one of the top body-building techniques that ordinary cultivators can access. In order to obtain this set of boxing manuals, Jiang Sheng spent two medium-grade spirit stones, and this wealth was accumulated by him as a low-level cultivator for two years. It is enough to prove the preciousness and scarcity of this set of techniques in the Kyushu continent.

The movements of the Demon Sealing Fist were grand and open, similar to the Taizu Changquan that was popular in the human world, but the effects of the two were worlds apart. One set was created by the demon god, and the other was created by a mortal. The difference between them was self-evident. As the fist style unfolded, a strong and domineering force was gradually released. Combined with Jiang Sheng's recently condensed true energy, every move and every style was accompanied by the agitation of air currents. Even the dust on the bluestone slabs and the fallen leaves around were drawn into the vortex of this force. The scene was spectacular and the momentum was extraordinary.

At this moment, Jiang Sheng had no idea that on the balcony of a high-rise building five kilometers southwest of the park, a girl in pajamas was observing all this with interest through a high-performance astronomical telescope. This girl, named Liang Xiaoqing, was a college student who loved astronomy. The Celestron high-end photography telescope in her hand was a gift from her father to celebrate her twentieth birthday. That morning, as usual, she got up and went to the window to observe the sky, but inadvertently caught a vague movement in the distance.

Out of curiosity, she adjusted the focus and pointed the lens at the still shadow. When the picture became clear, Liang Xiaoqing almost laughed out loud. It turned out that the so-called "shadow" was sitting in the grove and meditating seriously. The strange marks formed by his hands looked like he was practicing some mysterious cultivation. She laughed secretly in her heart, wondering if this person had read too many novels and was actually "cultivating". She even jokingly muttered in her heart: "Why don't you practice cultivation?"

However, just as this slightly teasing thought was circling in her mind, the next scene froze Liang Xiaoqing's smile on her face. The man stood up and began to practice a set of boxing techniques. Every punch and kick was accompanied by a rolling wave of air, which even affected the surrounding environment. This extraordinary phenomenon was far beyond her understanding of the word "joke". At this moment, Liang Xiaoqing realized that she might have witnessed something beyond common sense.

The young man in the camera seemed to have broken through the constraints of gravity. With just a tap of his hands on the ground, his figure rose like an arrow from a bow, more than one meter high, and then landed as lightly as a feather. The whole action was smooth and elegant, more shocking than those carefully designed film and television special effects. Although Liang Xiaoqing missed the amazing scene of the tree trunk being pierced by the internal force, she could tell with her naked eyes that this young man could perform such a movement that violated the laws of physics without any auxiliary equipment, which was already amazing. She couldn't help but feel admiration in her heart: "It turns out that the real masters are really hidden among the people!"

However, an even more incredible scene followed. The seemingly ordinary "master" slowly walked to the riverside, and as he began to practice his boxing skills, the air around him seemed to vibrate. Leaves and tiny grass seemed to be pulled away from the ground by an invisible force, spinning and dancing lightly in the air. This scene was like a special effects scene in a science fiction movie.

"This...is this a movie?" Liang Xiaoqing murmured to herself in disbelief. The scene before her was so fantastic that she had to doubt her own eyes.

As Jiang Sheng's fist became stronger and stronger, the surface of the river began to respond to this powerful internal force fluctuation, and circles of delicate ripples appeared, eventually forming a counterclockwise vortex, which not only sucked the fallen leaves on the river surface into it, but also stirred up the sand and stones under the water, creating a spectacular scene. When the last move of the Demon Sealing Fist, the "Double Punch", was performed, Jiang Sheng's Qi seemed to have found an outlet for venting, turning into an explosive force that ejected all the suspended leaves around him. At the same time, the vortex in the river also lost its power source at this moment, erupting into a huge wave. Under the sunlight, water droplets splashed everywhere, shining like a rainbow.

After finishing the exercise, Jiang Sheng was so excited. He had practiced this body-building technique for many years in Jiuzhou Continent, and only achieved a little success. Now, he tried it for the first time in this new body, and it had such a remarkable effect. Could it be that, as he guessed, the stone spirit had made some kind of transformation on his body during his coma? Touching his limbs, which had become more resilient and powerful after being baptized by internal force, Jiang Sheng was surprised and happy.

However, when he noticed the lawns and flowers that he had accidentally destroyed, he felt uneasy. This was not the Immortal Realm. Any abnormal ability could cause unnecessary trouble or even endanger one's life. Especially considering that modern weapons were still a big threat to a cultivator like him, Jiang Sheng did not dare to take it lightly.

Thus, his joy was instantly replaced by vigilance. He quickly sorted out his thoughts and decided to leave the place immediately to avoid unnecessary attention and potential danger. In the morning light, Jiang Sheng's figure quickly disappeared on the riverside path, leaving only a series of hurried footsteps and the natural landscape that he had accidentally disturbed as a witness to this adventure.

On top of the tall building, Liang Xiaoqing's sight gradually blurred as Jiang Sheng's figure disappeared into the distance. She then reluctantly put down the telescope in her hand and couldn't help but exclaimed: "Wow, this is too incredible!" The scene, like a scene from a science fiction movie, completely refreshed her perception of the world.

As an amateur researcher who loves astronomy, Liang Xiaoqing is used to looking at everything from a scientific perspective. She is always skeptical about concepts that sound mysterious, such as internal strength and traditional martial arts. In her opinion, those so-called "masters" often just take advantage of people's worship of traditional culture to make a lot of money, which is really despicable. She has imagined countless times that if she had the ability, she would make these charlatans nowhere to hide and protect cultural heritage from being tarnished.

However, the scene she witnessed today was like a vivid lesson for her. The power displayed by the young man clearly exceeded the limits of ordinary people, and the display of inner strength was something she could not explain with existing scientific theories. This made her realize that perhaps in this world, there really was some ancient wisdom and power beyond imagination.

This unexpected discovery made Liang Xiaoqing very excited. She imagined that if she could learn one or two such cool martial arts moves and upload them to the Internet, it would definitely cause a sensation and she might even be able to take this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the secrets of traditional martial arts. But then, she slapped her forehead in regret and blamed herself: "How could I be so confused that I actually forgot to record it!" She regretted missing the opportunity to record this rare scene.

In order to make up for her regret, Liang Xiaoqing didn't bother to eat breakfast, quickly washed and changed clothes, and couldn't wait to go to the city park. In just 20 minutes, she rushed to the river, and the scene she saw with her own eyes was more shocking than what she saw through the telescope. The fallen leaves on the ground and the traces of disturbance by the internal force silently told of the extraordinary practice in the morning.

She used her mobile phone to carefully record every detail, especially the hole in the tree trunk that was penetrated by the internal force. Its smoothness and roundness were obviously beyond the reach of ordinary tools, which undoubtedly further confirmed that what she saw before was not an illusion. Liang Xiaoqing firmly believed that even if she could not explain it all, there would always be someone who could unveil its mystery. Her grandfather, a former gangster, had a wide range of friends, including many hidden martial arts masters. Although her grandfather had long retired and transformed into a Confucian businessman, his connections and experience were undoubtedly valuable resources.

After leaving the park, Liang Xiaoqing went straight to the light box billboard production shop across the street. With her intelligence and a little tip, she successfully persuaded the owner to copy the surveillance video outside the shop to her. She knew that there might be more information about the mysterious young man hidden in it, which might be the key clue for her to explore the truth. With this precious information, Liang Xiaoqing left, full of expectations and curiosity. She had a premonition that she was embarking on an unprecedented adventure.

In the cozy little nest of Room 5, Building 405, Xingfuyuan, the morning sunlight crept up on Jiang Weiping's face through the gap in the curtains. Jiang Weiping opened his eyes and habitually looked towards his son Jiang Sheng's room, only to see the bedding was flat, just like last night, and the schoolbag and other daily necessities were also lying quietly in place, without any signs of movement. For a moment, Jiang Weiping's heart tightened, worrying that his son had run away from home because of the dispute last night.

Worry spread like wildfire. Jiang Weiping hurriedly put on his clothes and rushed down the stairs as fast as he could. He was thinking about which police station he should go to to report the case and had even simulated the scene of calling the police in his mind.

(End of this chapter)