Only I Have the Law: A Fantasy Daily Life

Chapter 74 A Tribute to Iron Will

This involves a series of events, including making and eating beef offal soup, leveling up, and experimenting with and testing one's own body data.

Before we knew it, it was past 11 p.m.

Having mostly recovered from her excitement, Chen Baiyu slumped onto the sofa by the living room window, letting the moonlight stream through the curtains onto her.

I took out my phone and casually scrolled through videos to pass the time.

[Brother Quan, will you open the door or not...?]

I dried up my silence.

[Damn it, that Iranian missile just flared up...]

[Digging and digging and digging in the little garden!]

Damn, everyone has a side hustle! ~~The rain outside has been pattering for three days and three nights now~~

Fragmented videos are consuming the fragmented time that people nowadays have left.

I casually watched a few videos and had a good laugh.

Although I don't know what the point was, I had some fun nonetheless.

Being extraordinary does not mean being devoid of emotions and desires.

At least for now, I won't lose all feelings and desires.

Chen Baiyu felt that her mental state was still normal and she still enjoyed watching all kinds of short videos to pass the time.

While thinking.

He casually continued swiping with his thumb.

next moment.

A rhythmic melody began to play.

The new video is a scene from a stage.

The familiar stage setup, along with the faint outline of the Bird's Nest dome in the background, instantly made Chen Baiyu sit up straight.

Wasn't this when he was invited to challenge that acrobatic troupe a while ago?

Video begins.

It's a close-up of Chen Baiyu strolling leisurely onto the stage.

Then the camera shifts.

As the background music gradually became more exciting, he stood in the center of the stage, dressed in casual clothes.

First the balance beam, then weightlifting.

Then it's time to dodge the ball-serving machine.

Chen Baiyu caught all three balls that were launched at high speed with incredible speed.

The short video editing even included slow-motion close-ups of Chen Baiyu's every move, making the entire challenge process seem more relaxed and carefree.

When the music in the short video reaches its climax.

Then Chen Baiyu walked onto the high platform and performed a series of extremely smooth swinging moves.

The final shot freezes on his perfect landing after leaping over the platform.

The entire video was edited very smoothly, with the music rhythm and the timing of the movements perfectly matched. The slow motion and low-angle shots made ordinary acrobatic movements look like "blockbuster movies", and even his casual expression at the time was edited to look like a "big boss".

Chen Baiyu looked at the screen and felt a little overwhelmed by how handsome he was.

He subconsciously clicked on the live chat, and a dense barrage of comments instantly appeared:

Holy crap! This guy is so cool! That catch was amazing!

[You don't seem like a beginner; your movements are so steady. Did you practice before and haven't completely forgotten?]

[Is this a script? A stuntman hired by the circus troupe? What kind of passerby is this amazing?]

Whether it's a paid stunt or not, that ball-catching and mid-air swinging technique is something I could never learn in a lifetime; it's truly amazing!

Even if they're shills, they're still really talented!

[Can anyone find out who this guy is? I'm eager to see what happens next!] [I was there! We were all totally stunned!]

Chen Baiyu smiled and scrolled down.

Some people questioned whether it was a script, while others defended him, and still others asked for his contact information.

He wasn't worried about being exposed because of this short video; he had anticipated this situation when he took the stage for money and to fulfill his mission.

In reality, these "street stunner" videos gain popularity quickly but also fade away just as fast. Their behavior is still within the realm of human behavior, so there's no need to worry too much.

While thinking.

He casually gave it a thumbs up and then continued scrolling.

Chen Baiyu swiped her finger, and a video that had just popped up showed the host standing at the stadium entrance, microphone in hand, with the words "Suining All-People Marathon" prominently displayed on the backdrop: "Our city's all-people marathon will start at nine o'clock this Sunday morning! Whether you're a professional athlete or a running enthusiast, you're welcome to come..."

Chen Baiyu didn't even look up, and his thumb went straight up.

With his current physical condition, running a marathon is like taking a walk for him. Even if he wins, he won't feel a sense of accomplishment. He might as well stay home and play video games.

Moreover, these non-professional marathon races, which are open to the general public, generally don't offer much prize money, so there's little reason to participate for the sake of money.

The screen switched instantly, and dynamic music immediately started playing.

In the video, several girls dressed in brightly colored dance costumes are dancing, their movements are nimble and energetic.

Chen Baiyu was just about to take a closer look and offer some criticism.

Suddenly, a familiar "beep!" sound rang in my ears.

[The "Mortal Trial Grounds" has been detected as open; you have triggered the quest "A Tribute to Iron Will"]

[Mission Background: When ordinary footsteps step onto the track, sweat will temper willpower, and fatigue will strip away weakness. This is not just ordinary running, but the first screening on the "path to becoming a professional." Only those brave enough to bear the burden and break through their limits are qualified to touch the threshold of the extraordinary and become recognized candidates.]

[Task Requirements: The system will apply double the gravity field during the task; you must cross the finish line in first place.]

[Task Reward: 500 Experience Points]

[Mission Hint: The mundane track is a touchstone; every step you take is writing your own "prologue to becoming a professional." Don't let your status as a "candidate" be defeated by ordinary challengers.]

Chen Baiyu's expression froze instantly.

I just went through the taste test of "Pearl Beef Offal Soup".

Another tribute to steely will.

The frequency of task triggering is not low; in fact, it can be said to be quite high.

This is obviously good news.

It's only been a few days since I acquired the system, and I've already experienced: the newbie bonus quests, the Trial of the God of Blasphemy, the Lost Crown of the Cunning Monkey, the Whispers of the Giant Scale, the Trial of the Bard, the Judgment of the Punisher, and the Trial of the God of Blasphemy 2...

And what follows is: A Tribute to Iron Will.

Chen Baiyu stared at the task panel in his mind.

Based on the task description, he can confirm that he is asked to participate in the marathon race that he just saw in the short video.

However, you would need to run forty kilometers under twice the gravitational field pressure and win first place.

This is definitely not an easy task.

The concept of a double gravitational field is not the same as carrying a fixed weight; it would be a weight acting on every part of his body.

The double gravitational field means that every atom, organ, and tissue in the body, including bones, internal organs, and blood, is subjected to a gravitational force twice its original weight.

This means that muscles need to use more force to maintain standing, the load on leg muscles more than doubles, and the heart needs to pump blood more powerfully to counteract the doubled weight of blood and prevent insufficient blood supply to the brain...

All movements require overcoming double the force of gravity, making the movements slower and more strenuous.

It's difficult.

Even a normal person couldn't stand staying in such an environment for a little while, let alone engaging in strenuous exercise in this state.

Chen Baiyu didn't know if she could handle it.

He estimates he should be able to withstand it, but being a cautious person who hasn't experienced it before, he won't make any rash statements.

(End of this chapter)