I started by watching videos, and I chose 10,000 combat power.

At six o'clock in the morning, the noisy alarm clock rang in Luo Fei's ears on time, and the sound was more jarring than usual.

"Ring ring—!!!"

As usual, still sleepy, he didn't even look, but followed the sound, stretched out his right hand, and slapped it down. He thought it would, as usual, turn off the alarm and bring peace back to the world.

result.

"Bang—!! Crash!"

There was no tactile feedback when the button was pressed.

Instead, there was a muffled thud, followed by the sound of the plastic casing shattering completely and parts flying everywhere.

The sudden noise instantly woke Luo Fei up completely. His body stiffened and he slowly turned his head, his eyes wide with shock as he stared intently at the bedside table.

There, the plastic alarm clock he had used for three years was gone.

Instead, there was a small pile of mixed gears, plastic scraps, and electronic components.

The remains of the alarm clock were deeply embedded in the surface of the wooden bedside table, leaving a handprint on the solid wood.

Several small, flying screws lay quietly on the floor not far away.

Luo Fei was speechless: "..."

He silently looked at his right hand, his five fingers spread out, then slowly clenched.

He didn't even feel like he used any force; it was really just a casual slap.

As a result, the poor alarm clock broke down.

"Sigh, this is unbearable..." Luo Fei wiped his face in anguish.

He moved his body slowly, like a bomb disposal expert getting off a bomb, little by little, getting off the bed.

As his toes touched the ground, he held his breath and used gentle force.

Good, the floor only groaned slightly this time and was not damaged.

He tiptoed toward the cramped bathroom to wash up.

Looking at the faucet he had accidentally broken last night, he felt another headache coming on.

There was nothing I could do but wipe my face with a damp towel.

Then I went back to the bedside and looked at the room that I had tidied up a bit yesterday.

I'll have to buy a new table. The computer screen is broken, but the computer case, mouse, and keyboard seem to still work.

The sawdust and dust on the floor have been cleaned up, but there's still a hole that needs to be repaired.

"Luckily, the landlord doesn't come often, otherwise..." Luo Fei muttered to himself, silently calculating how much the repairs would cost. The thought of the potential expenses made him wince.

He walked to the chair, sat down carefully, and then took out his phone and unlocked the screen.

His finger slid lightly across the screen, opened the contacts, and found the number labeled "King Yama"—that was his boss, Manager Wang.

Luo Fei hesitated for a moment, his finger hovering above the screen, but finally gritted his teeth and pressed it.

The phone rang several times before being answered. A middle-aged man's voice came from the other end: "Hey? Little Luo, so early, what's up?"

Luo Fei immediately adopted a weak tone: "Cough cough... Manager Wang, I'm sorry to bother you so early. I... I think I have acute gastroenteritis, I'm vomiting and having diarrhea, and I feel weak all over... cough cough, I probably won't be able to go to the company today, so I wanted to ask you for leave."

To make the sound more realistic, he even imitated the sound of gagging a few times between sentences.

There was a two-second silence on the other end of the phone before Manager Wang's voice came through: "Taking leave? That means you'll lose your perfect attendance bonus for the month. That report you're working on..."

"I finished the report last night while working overtime and sent it to your email. I'll finish the rest tomorrow... cough cough, the day after tomorrow, I'll definitely finish it the day after tomorrow!" Luo Fei quickly assured him.

"Your health is the most important thing. Drink plenty of hot water and get plenty of rest. You must be there on time the day after tomorrow, don't cause any more trouble!"

Manager Wang didn't seem to really want to investigate further; he gave a few instructions and then hung up the phone.

Luo Fei breathed a sigh of relief after putting down his phone.

Leave application successful.

He needs time, at least a day or two, to initially adapt to the changes in his body.

You can't just crush a colleague's hand with a shake of your hand or send them to the hospital with a pat on the shoulder, can you?

The scene was too beautiful to imagine, and the consequences were unimaginable.

"Where should I go to adapt?" Luo Fei pondered, biting his nails.

Gym?

He immediately shook his head in denial.

With his current strength level, those heavyweights in the gym are probably no match for him.

Moreover, in full view of everyone, he lifts a weight that is clearly beyond human limits, or breaks a resistance band in two... That's not just adapting to strength; that's making headlines. He's already got the headline in mind: "Shocking! A Super Saiyan Appears in a Jiangcheng Gym, Abusing the Equipment!"

No, absolutely not.

His gaze drifted out the window to the distant, rolling mountains faintly visible on the city's edge.

The area around Jiangcheng is mountainous, and there are several undeveloped wild mountains in the suburbs that are usually sparsely populated.

The space there is open and the environment is pristine. Most importantly, no one will disturb him. Even if he accidentally makes a big commotion there, it will not be easy to be discovered.

"Let's go to the mountains!" Luo Fei made his decision.

He recalled that he had participated in an outdoor club in college, and his family still had some basic camping equipment, such as tents, sleeping bags, and compasses. Although it was simple, it was enough.

Just do it.

He carefully began packing his belongings.

While packing his backpack, he felt that the zipper was as fragile as paper in his hands, and he had to use his utmost attention, using only the slightest force of his fingertips to close it.

The process was much more tiring than he had anticipated, not physically, but mentally exhausting due to the intense tension.

After finally getting everything packed up, a bulging hiking backpack stood quietly on the ground.

Luo Fei glanced at his phone; it was not yet seven in the morning.

Just then, he suddenly remembered something important.

"system."

He silently recited it in his heart.

The system responded immediately with "Yes."

"Have today's...selection opportunities been refreshed?" Luo Fei asked expectantly.

[Selection opportunities refresh daily at 00:00.] System confirmation.

[The host can trigger this actively.]

"Let's begin."

[A divine choice has been triggered today.]

A system notification sounded.

Luo Fei's spirits lifted. Here it comes!

He held his breath and stared at the screen in front of him.

It was still that simple light blue interface, but the options that appeared on it made him freeze instantly, and the corner of his mouth twitched involuntarily.

Option A: Obtain a classic Forever brand 28-inch bicycle (reliable quality, retro charm, no need for charging or refueling, green travel)

Option B: Obtain a three-year unlimited commuter card for Jiangcheng Rail Transit (covers all subway lines, no need to queue for tickets, just swipe the card to enter)

Luo Fei: "???"

He rubbed his eyes, wondering if he was still half asleep or if he was hallucinating due to the aftereffects of gaining power yesterday.

Forever brand bicycles?

Subway commuter card?

Is it still three years?

Isn't this a bit too far off from what he expected?

Yesterday it was "one trillion vs. ten thousand combat power," today it's downgraded to "bicycle vs. subway card"?

This sudden change in art style is just too drastic!

"system……"

"Are you sure this is... a god-like choice? This doesn't seem to be what I understand?"

The selection options are completely randomized, covering all possibilities.

Luo Fei was momentarily speechless at this explanation.

"So, is it possible that one day I'll be given a choice that's 'a pack of tissues and a plastic bag'?" he couldn't help but complain.

Theoretically, this is possible.

The system actually affirmed it in a very serious manner.

All possible items or concepts that offer value as choices may appear in the option pool.

"..."

Luo Fei stared at the ceiling speechlessly.

It's all about fate.

He looked down at the two options in front of him again.

The bicycle is indeed of good quality, but with my current strength, I'm afraid that if I ride it, the chain will break or the pedals will fly off with just a slight push.

A subway commuter card...unlimited rides for three years sounds like a great deal and could save a lot on commuting costs.

Every little bit helps.

but!

Would he dare to take the subway now?

In the crowded carriage, he lost his balance slightly and instinctively grabbed the handrail... Would he crush the stainless steel handrail?

During peak hours, he was pushed and shoved by the crowd, and he instinctively bumped back... Could this have caused a large-scale stampede?

Just think about it.

After careful consideration.

I choose B.

[Select Confirm.]

[Reward issued: A three-year unlimited-use electronic commuter card for Jiangcheng Rail Transit, already linked to the user's identity information and the phone's NFC function.]

My phone vibrated slightly.

"Well, at least it saves me some fixed expenses," Luo Fei consoled himself. "Although... I probably won't need it anytime soon."

He carefully put his phone away and slung the hiking backpack over his shoulder, which now felt as light as a feather.

As he approached the door, he once again felt as if he were facing a formidable enemy.

He gripped the ordinary metal doorknob and focused all his attention.

Rotate extremely slowly and gently.

"Click".

The door lock was open, and the door handle was intact.

Luo Fei let out a long sigh of relief.

He slipped out the door and gently closed and locked it.

The old neighborhood was relatively quiet in the early morning, with the faint aroma of breakfast and the scent of grass filling the air. Only a few early risers were taking leisurely walks, and some sleepy-eyed children with backpacks were rushing to school.

Luo Fei kept his head down, trying to avoid people. His steps seemed normal, but in fact he was controlling the force of each step to avoid leaving footprints on the ground.

Every step was awkward.

I walked out of the residential area and onto the street.

He reached out and flagged down a taxi.

Gently open the car door and sit down quietly.

"Driver, to the western suburbs, at the foot of Panlong Mountain. Try to drive to less populated and undeveloped areas," Luo Fei said to the driver as he got into the back seat.

The driver, a middle-aged man, glanced at him in the rearview mirror, especially noticing his bulging backpack, and casually asked, "Young man, going hiking and camping? Alone?"

"Yeah, just want to clear my head," Luo Fei replied briefly, not wanting to say more.

The taxi started up, merged into the morning traffic, and headed towards the western suburbs of the city.

Luo Fei leaned back in his chair, watching the city rushing past the window.

Skyscrapers, bustling traffic, and throngs of people.