Forty years old, awakening attribute panel

Chapter 297 Extra 021
Jiang Sheng's smile is like the warm spring sun, illuminating a corner of this fitness center. "It's a day off today, so I came to take a look and get a gym membership." There was a sense of ease and expectation in his words, as if it was a touch of fresh green in daily life, making people feel comfortable. Upon hearing this, Wang Dagang smiled knowingly, and secretly guessed that Jiang Sheng was probably curious and wanted to experience the charm of fitness for himself. He thought for a moment, then slowly stood up from behind the bar. His tall body was like a mountain, giving people a steady and reliable feeling. "Come on, I'll take you to feel it. If you think it's okay, it's not too late to get a membership." His voice was steady and powerful, as if it could dispel all doubts.

Wang Dagang's appearance is in sharp contrast to his age. Although he is nearly 40 years old, he is nearly two meters tall and weighs nearly two hundred kilograms. His muscles are clearly defined, and his arms are so thick that they are almost comparable to the thighs of a little girl. He is like an indestructible wall, which brought a great visual impact and psychological shock to Jiang Sheng. However, Wang Dagang not only has a strong physique, but also has rich fitness knowledge and experience. As he walked, he said earnestly: "Exercise is a long-term thing. You must have perseverance and willpower. If you are just enthusiastic, I suggest you buy some dumbbells and practice at home. Don't apply for a membership card and buy various fitness equipment. It's a pure waste." These words are not only a reminder to Jiang Sheng, but also advice to all fitness enthusiasts, full of practicality and wisdom.

Jiang Sheng nodded seriously and thanked Wang Dagang for his teachings: "Yes, I know, thank you, Brother Gang!" The humility and respect revealed in his words made Wang Dagang have a deeper liking for this young man. They walked through the treadmill area and in front of them was the barbell area, where a group of athletes were sweating profusely, and the air was filled with the breath of sweat and hard work. Wang Dagang noticed that Jiang Sheng's eyes lingered on several men with tattoos who were pushing for a moment, and keenly captured the desire in his heart. "Do you want to try?" Wang Dagang asked, with encouragement and expectation in his tone.

Jiang Sheng nodded without hesitation, his eyes flashing with eagerness. Just then, a man with tattoos finished his training. Wang Dagang guided Jiang Sheng to lie on the equipment and asked, "How about 20KG?" This is a suitable weight for beginners. It can feel the difficulty of the push-up without being too strenuous. Jiang Sheng acted immediately, grabbed the lever in a standard posture, and started the push-up. For fitness enthusiasts, strength is not completely equivalent to push-up ability. Many novices start with lighter weights and gradually increase them to avoid injuries and gradually improve. Those who boast verbally often start with 200KG, but this is obviously not suitable for everyone.

However, Jiang Sheng was an exception. His maximum strength had reached an astonishing 190KG, so pushing 20KG seemed very easy. After just a few pushes, he felt it was too light, so he asked Wang Dagang to gradually increase the weight to 50KG, and only then did he find a challenge that suited him. He did three sets of ten in a row, and his movements were smooth and powerful, as if he was interpreting the combination of strength and beauty. Wang Dagang watched from the side, with a flash of surprise in his eyes: "Have you practiced before?" There was a bit of surprise and admiration in his words.

Jiang Sheng sat up, panting slightly, and explained: "I haven't practiced... it's just... Brother Gang, you know, I work in a mine, and my strength is a little stronger than the average person." His words were plain, but the meaning contained in them made Wang Dagang suddenly realize, and he also admired this young man greatly. Jiang Sheng's working environment gave him physical strength and endurance far beyond ordinary people, which is the basis for him to easily complete high-intensity training. Wang Dagang realized that Jiang Sheng was not an ordinary novice, and his potential and strength were far beyond the imagination of ordinary people. This understanding made Wang Dagang full of expectations for Jiang Sheng's future, and made him more convinced that real strength does not only come from muscles, but also from inner persistence and unremitting efforts.

This brief exchange and experience not only gave Jiang Sheng a deeper understanding of fitness, but also left a deep impression on Wang Dagang. The conversation between them was not only about imparting fitness skills, but also about discussing life attitudes and philosophy. In this world full of vitality and challenges, everyone is looking for their own stage, and the story of Jiang Sheng and Wang Dagang may be a wonderful chapter about growth and transcendence.

Lingshi, this ancient and arduous work, is seen by many as both a source of wealth and a physical and mental exercise. It can bring rich rewards, but the price is hard work and risks that ordinary people cannot bear. Therefore, many young people, especially those from slums, prefer to go to ordinary areas or rich areas to make a living, where the salary may not be high, but at least the working environment is relatively safe and comfortable. The industry of digging Lingshi has become a position that only a few people hold on to. They resolutely choose this thorny road because of family needs or out of love for this profession.

Deep in his heart, Wang Dagang deeply resonates with the choices of these young people. He knows that the road to fitness is also like this, which requires not only physical effort, but also perseverance and determination. Looking at Jiang Sheng's determined eyes, Wang Dagang's face softened a little, as if he was infected by a warm force. "How about this, don't rush to get the card, you practice for a few days first, and if you can stick to it, then we'll talk about it, okay?" His words revealed understanding and encouragement, and a kind of trust and support for Jiang Sheng.

Jiang Sheng nodded gratefully and expressed his gratitude to Wang Dagang again. He knew that this understanding and tolerance was far more precious than a gym card. The moment he walked out of the gym, time had quietly slipped to more than four o'clock in the afternoon. The afterglow of the setting sun filled the entire street, covering the world with a layer of golden gauze. When Jiang Sheng returned home with Huangpu Junxiao, Liu Yier had just returned, looking tired but unable to hide his tenacity.

Liu Yier's voice was a little weak, but it contained a sense of unwillingness and tenacity: "Brother, we didn't even dig up a piece of low-grade spiritual stone today." In the mine, although there is a guaranteed monthly salary of 300 yuan, such income seems insignificant in the high-intensity working environment. On the days when no spiritual stones can be dug, the guaranteed salary of only 10 yuan a day is undoubtedly worse for them. Jiang Sheng looked at his brother's haggard face, with mixed feelings in his heart. He gently patted his shoulder and gave the most sincere comfort: "It's okay."

However, Jiang Sheng's eyes were shining with a different light, as if hiding some secret. "Let me tell you something. Maybe it won't be long before we don't have to dig for spiritual stones anymore." This sentence was like a breeze, blowing away the haze in Liu Yi'er's heart, making him raise his head suddenly, his eyes full of doubts and expectations: "Brother, why?" Facing his brother's questioning, Jiang Sheng smiled mysteriously and kept it a secret: "Uh... This question will be kept secret for the time being." He habitually put his arm around Liu Yi'er's shoulders, took Huang Pujun's little hand with his left hand, and smiled: "Let's go buy some meat."

When Huang Pujun heard the word "meat", a bright smile bloomed on her face, just like the tulips blooming in spring, gorgeous and colorful. She clapped her little hands and laughed crisply and pleasantly: "Okay, okay, let's eat meat again..." This simple and innocent happiness is like a clear spring, nourishing everyone's heart. Liu Yier's facial muscles twitched. He turned his head to look at Jiang Sheng, opened his mouth, and finally couldn't help asking the doubts in his heart: "Brother, you...are you stimulated by something?" Jiang Sheng's smile became even brighter. He did not answer directly, but responded to his brother's question with action. The three walked side by side on the street, and the afterglow of the setting sun stretched their shadows very long, forming a warm picture.

At this moment, both the hardship of digging spiritual stones and the uncertainty of the future are diluted by this simple happiness. Jiang Sheng's heart is full of hope. He believes that as long as the family is united, no matter how big the difficulties are, they can be solved. And the secret about no longer digging spiritual stones is like a seed, quietly taking root in their hearts, waiting for the day to break out of the ground. Every moment in life is full of infinite possibilities, just like the journey of Jiang Sheng, Liu Yier and Huangpu Junxiao at this moment, although unknown, it is full of hope and dreams. In the days to come, they will work together to write their own wonderful chapters, let the flower of life bloom in adversity, and show the most dazzling brilliance.

This experience is not only a portrayal of the hard life of mining spiritual stones, but also a profound depiction of family warmth and personal growth. It tells us that no matter what kind of difficulties we face, as long as we have love and hope in our hearts, we can find the direction to move forward and create a better future of our own. The story of Jiang Sheng, Liu Yier and Huangpu Junxiao may be just a microcosm of thousands of families, but the positive energy it conveys is enough to inspire everyone to move forward courageously on the road of life and constantly pursue their dreams and happiness.

Jiang Sheng's brows were filled with smiles, and he asked curiously: "What's the matter?"

There was a hint of reluctance in Liu Yier's tone as he tried to hide his inner desire: "It's just... meat is only necessary to eat once in a while. There's no point in eating it all the time." Having said that, his eyes, sparkling with desire, revealed his true thoughts.

Jiang Sheng laughed loudly after hearing this, his voice full of tolerance and understanding: "Well, you are right. Xiaoxiao and I will eat meat tonight, and you can just drink the soup." His words were a bit joking, but also revealed his concern for his brother. Liu Yier was speechless when he heard this, and could only accept this arrangement silently.

However, when dinner was actually served, Liu Yier could no longer conceal his inner joy. He wolfed down the food, enjoying the satisfaction brought by the delicious food. Huangpu Junxiao held a wild boar thigh bone tightly in both hands, with her little face almost completely buried in it, enjoying her delicious moment. Jiang Sheng looked at this scene, and the corners of his mouth could not help but rise, and asked: "Is it delicious?" Liu Yier nodded vigorously, and replied vaguely: "It smells so good!" And Huangpu Junxiao said something even more shocking: "Brother, I have decided, whoever gives me meat every day when I grow up, I will marry him."

Jiang Sheng was speechless when he heard this, and could only shake his head and laugh. After dinner, when it was late at night, Jiang Sheng really felt the fatigue of his body, and his whole body was sore. At this time, the reward notification of the fusion program suddenly appeared in his mind, and for a moment, his mood became complicated and depressed. Just as he was immersed in his thoughts, a translucent task prompt box suddenly popped up in front of him:

[Side Quest 2: Others have backgrounds, but you only have a back view, so you need to work harder and run 10 kilometers with a load. Time: 24 hours. Reward: The heavier the load, the greater the reward.]

"I don't trust you!" Jiang Sheng couldn't help but blurt out, his dissatisfaction and helplessness were evident in his words. The more he read the last sentence "The heavier the load, the richer the reward", the more he felt it was a propaganda slogan from the Public Security Bureau, full of irony. And the explanation in the previous text directly hit his pain point, instantly shattering his originally good mood.

Although he was full of resentment, Jiang Sheng did not dwell on it too much. He chose to put it all aside for the time being, lay down, closed his eyes, and prepared to fall asleep. The next morning, when the first ray of sunlight shone through the window on his face, Jiang Sheng felt as if his whole body was being torn apart and reassembled. But he did not back down, and endured the discomfort, and set out on the road to the Lingshi Mine with Liu Yier.

On this day, Jiang Sheng only worked for half a day. In the afternoon sunshine, he hurriedly had lunch at the mine, then returned to the slum alone to start his cross-country challenge. Although the reward mechanism was ridiculous, he knew that as an awakener, he must have perseverance and determination beyond ordinary people. He constantly built up his mentality and instilled positive energy, and finally completed the 10-kilometer cross-country with sweat and persistence.

Along the way, Jiang Sheng's state of mind went from resistance to acceptance, and then to ultimate transcendence. He realized that true awakening is not only a physical change, but also a spiritual growth and transformation. In the face of challenges, he learned to adjust his mindset and to find the motivation to move forward in adversity. And this is the key to becoming a truly awakened person. Jiang Sheng's story is an ode to courage and persistence, and a profound interpretation of self-transcendence. In this process, he not only completed the task, but more importantly, he found his inner strength and power. In the days to come, no matter what difficulties and challenges he faces, he will carry this belief, move forward courageously, and write his own legendary chapter.

Jiang Sheng's journey is an exploration of growth and awakening. In this world full of unknowns and challenges, he learned how to face difficulties, how to find hope in adversity, and how to persevere in the face of setbacks. Every challenge has become a step for his growth, and every failure has made him stronger. This inner tenacity and strength will become his weapon to face all difficulties in the future.

Jiang Sheng's story is not only a portrayal of personal growth, but also a hymn to courage and persistence. It tells us that in the journey of life, we may encounter countless challenges and difficulties, but as long as we can maintain an optimistic attitude, face them bravely, and work hard, we will be able to overcome everything, achieve self-transcendence, and become truly strong. Jiang Sheng's experience is an encouragement to all dreamers, making us believe that as long as there is light in our hearts, there is a way under our feet. No matter how many difficulties and obstacles there are ahead, they cannot stop us from moving towards success. In the days to come, let us take Jiang Sheng as an example, forge ahead courageously, write our own glorious chapter, and let the flower of life bloom with the most dazzling brilliance in challenges and struggles.

After lying on the ground for nearly half an hour, Jiang Sheng finally got up with difficulty. Every inch of muscle in his body was protesting, as if telling of their exhaustion and dissatisfaction. He checked the time and found that he had completed today's weighted cross-country in 64 minutes and 33 seconds. This result may be quite good for ordinary people, but for Jiang Sheng, this is just the beginning. He opened the panel and saw that, as expected, the fusion program once again "generously" rewarded him with 20 bloodthirsty silver wolves, bringing the total to an astonishing 120. Faced with such a "reward", Jiang Sheng was already unable to complain. He dragged his exhausted body and resolutely walked to the gym on the commercial street to continue his iron-blooded journey.

In the following days, Jiang Sheng's life seemed to have entered a cycle mode. Every day, he would repeat the same training, and sweat and hard work became his most loyal partners. Half a month passed in a flash, and Jiang Sheng's push weight doubled to an impressive 100KG, exceeding his own weight by 30KG. Even the always strict Wang Dagang looked at him with admiration. What surprised him even more was that his maximum strength value actually increased by 10KG to 200KG without any krypton gold. This was undoubtedly the greatest affirmation of Jiang Sheng's efforts, which made him very excited.

However, the difficulty of side mission 1 also increased. Now he needs to kill 200 bloodthirsty silver wolves within three months. Faced with such a challenge, Jiang Sheng did not show too much worry, because he had no expectations for the rewards of the fusion program. Instead of wasting his energy on such uncertain factors, he should focus on improving his own abilities. In addition to the bloodthirsty silver wolves, the fusion program also rewarded him with 500 yuan and two [standard spirit stones], which surprised Jiang Sheng. As for the purpose of this so-called "standard spirit stone", it is still unknown.

On the twentieth day after receiving the fusion program, at two o'clock in the afternoon, Jiang Sheng completed the 10-kilometer cross-country run with a load as usual. Although his breathing was still rapid, he was no longer exhausted like he was at the beginning and was able to walk to the motorcycle. At this time, the familiar mechanical voice of the fusion program sounded in his ears: [Congratulations to the fusion master for completing the side mission 2, which took 59 minutes and 59 seconds. The prize is being drawn... The drawing is completed. Congratulations to the fusion master for obtaining a 20x divine power experience card...]

When the mechanical sound rang, Jiang Sheng was already used to the routine of the fusion program, and silently said in his heart: "Congratulations to the fusion master for winning the opportunity to kill 10 bloodthirsty silver wolves..." However, this time, before he finished his imagination, he heard a different voice: "It seems that what you just said is not a bloodthirsty silver wolf?" With doubt, Jiang Sheng quickly summoned the panel and checked it carefully. The number of bloodthirsty silver wolves in branch mission 1 is still 200, and other values ​​have not changed. He was puzzled: "Hey, where is my reward?" After searching on the panel repeatedly, he finally found the existence of an auxiliary page, which surprised him.

This attached page records the usage and effects of the 20x Power Experience Card. It turns out that this card can multiply the user's power within a limited time to an incredible degree. This is undoubtedly an unexpected surprise for Jiang Sheng. He realized that the fusion program is not worthless. At least this time, it gave him real help. Jiang Sheng decided to treat this power experience card as a treasure and save it for use at a critical moment.

From then on, Jiang Sheng's life became more colorful. He was no longer limited to daily training, but began to try various challenges, using his strength to help others, and even participated in some rescue operations, becoming a beautiful landscape in the city. And the 20x God Power Experience Card also played a key role in a certain emergency, helping Jiang Sheng solve a seemingly impossible task. He gradually realized that true strength is not only physical strength, but also how to use this strength to contribute to society and help those in need.

In the fusion program interface that looked like a sea of ​​milk, Jiang Sheng carefully tried to turn the page, but he never thought that this move would actually work. He widened his eyes and carefully looked at the second page that appeared in front of him - [Item Bar]. This item bar was carefully designed into twelve rows, with eight grids in each row, neat and uniform, like a small treasure house, waiting for the owner to discover. What surprised him was that the coveted [Divine Power Experience Card × 20 times] was quietly lying in the first grid of the first row, as if waving to him, inviting him to experience the unparalleled power.

Jiang Sheng held his breath and touched [Divine Power Experience Card × 20 times] in the sea of ​​milk again. Instantly, the item description appeared in front of him like a phantom: [It allows the user to gain 20 times the power of his own in an instant, lasting for 120 seconds, and weakening for 60 seconds. Use it immediately: Yes/No]. At this moment, Jiang Sheng was stunned, and then he exclaimed: "Fuck! This is a good thing." He shook his head in disbelief, trying to digest the information in front of him.

20 times the strength of one's own, what an amazing concept! Jiang Sheng clearly remembered that his current peak strength value was 200KG, which means that once he uses this divine power experience card, he will instantly have an amazing strength of 4000KG! Such strength is enough to make a small mountain tremble, not to mention that for any creature, even those awakeners who are known for their defense, if they are unfortunate enough to directly bear such an impact, they will probably suffer heavy damage and will not be able to escape.

Jiang Sheng's mind was filled with endless reverie. What would it be like if he had enough money to buy gold and increase his strength to 500KG or even 1000KG? This would undoubtedly be his trump card at the critical moment, enough to change the situation and allow him to fight back from despair.

Jiang Sheng was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling. He once thought that the fusion program had deep malice towards him, but now it seems that the gift behind this power is particularly powerful. If the fusion program's "mouth" could be a little gentler, it would be perfect.

However, the coming of night did not bring peace, and a new task arrived as expected: [Side Mission 2: Does it smell good? 15 km load-bearing cross-country. Time: 24 hours. Reward: The heavier the load, the richer the reward.] Faced with this sudden challenge, Jiang Sheng was speechless for a moment and could only accept it silently.

The next morning, Jiang Sheng did not go to work as usual, but first sent Huangpu Junxiao to school safely, and then went straight to the gym. Today seemed to be a special day. The usually empty gym became crowded and lively. Jiang Sheng looked around and was surprised to find that most of the customers were social people with shaved heads and thick gold or platinum chains around their necks. The shouts came one after another, and the air was filled with an unprecedented fanaticism.

In this atmosphere, Jiang Sheng took a deep breath and prepared to face the challenges of a new day. He knew that no matter how the external environment changed, only inner determination and hard work were the source of his motivation to keep moving forward. So he took a step, integrated into this craze, and began his training.

As the sweat dripped, time passed quietly. Every time Jiang Sheng sweated profusely, he challenged his own limits. Every time he gritted his teeth and persisted, he adhered to his inner beliefs. He gradually discovered that even in such an environment, he could find his own rhythm. Those seemingly rough people in society actually have their own persistence and pursuit. In the corner of the gym, they formed an invisible tacit understanding with each other and worked together for their goals.

When night fell, Jiang Sheng stepped out of the gym, with an unprecedented sense of satisfaction in his heart. On this day, he not only exercised his body, but also broadened his horizons and learned to maintain himself in different environments. This was undoubtedly a valuable experience. And the [Magic Power Experience Card × 20] became a beam of light in his heart, reminding him that no matter how difficult the road ahead is, as long as there is light in his heart, it can illuminate the direction of progress.

Jiang Sheng's story is a journey of growth and self-transcendence. In this journey, he learned how to find hope in adversity, how to persevere in the face of challenges, and more importantly, he understood that true strength comes not only from external support, but also from the unyielding faith in his heart. In the future, no matter what difficulties he faces, he will carry this faith and move forward bravely to write his own glorious chapter.

(End of this chapter)