American homeless people, surviving in the city

Through a brief conversation with Sanjar, Lynch roughly understood the dress code for boxing matches.

But before deciding what to wear, he must ask one crucial question:

"So, in your opinion, where would my skill level be compared to other boxers?"

Sanjar glanced at him and smiled: "I wouldn't dare make a definitive judgment before he actually takes the field."

"But you don't need to worry too much. You're afraid of encountering too strong an opponent, and the boss and I are also afraid that you'll be defeated by an opponent who is too strong."

"For tomorrow night's match, I estimate that the boss will only arrange some basic opponents for you. He also wants to see how strong you really are."

"So relax and stay in shape. Just don't wet your pants when you get on the court."

Although he didn't get the information he wanted from Sanjar, the other man's words still reassured Lynch somewhat.

He nodded. "I understand. I have one more question. As for weapons, is any melee weapon acceptable?"

"Anything will do, knives and brass knuckles are the most common, and someone even brought a triangular bayonet before." Sanjar looked at Lynch with interest. "Speaking of which, do you East University students know a lot of strange weapons? Like those two iron bars linked together with a chain in the movies, do you know how to use that kind of weapon?"

You're mistaking me for Bruce Lee, aren't you...? Come to think of it, Bruce Lee really was buried in Seattle.

Lin Qi squinted: "I don't plan to use those strange weapons. I'll just bring a knife."

Where should I go to buy a hunting knife that's the right length and weight?

Sanjar shook his head: "These things aren't easy to sell on the market. If you really want to choose them yourself, I can recommend a few black markets."

"However, if you're not too picky about weapons, we'll bring you a knife."

"Then it's settled. You'll take care of the weapons." Lin Qi still had crime scene cleanup work to do these past two days and really didn't want to carry around a somewhat sensitive longsword, so he confidently handed the task over to Sanjar.

He then waved his hand and swaggered away, leaving Sanjar behind, silently watching Lynch's retreating figure.

This guy... he completely disregards me.

Sanjar was puzzled, but showed nothing. After a few seconds of silence, he silently turned around and waved his hand.

"Alright, let's go, let's move on to the next one!"

......

After discussing the boxing match, Lin Qi spent the rest of the morning visiting several clothing and sports equipment stores, spending over three hundred dollars to finally buy a set of gear that satisfied him.

He wore a thick leather vest on his upper body, and an oil-waxed jacket that was so stiff it could stand upright on the ground.

This is a classic American look from the Western expansion era centuries ago, and it's one of the most suitable outfits for wilderness survival, besides professional gear.

The combined thickness and stiffness of the two garments are enough to make it difficult for even a not-so-sharp knife tip to pierce through them.

For his lower body, Lynch chose a pair of loose-fitting casual pants.

Although the pants offered absolutely no defensive capabilities, they were lightweight and agile enough not to impede Lynch's movements in any way.

Of course, in addition to this outfit, Lin Qi also bought some useful gadgets from the sports equipment store that he might need in the future.

After changing into this brand-new outfit, Lin Qi was finally able to dress like an ordinary person again after many days, and he looked much more energetic.

And just as he had predicted, after changing into the new, more protective suit, today's mission was successfully completed:

[Ding~ Congratulations player, you have successfully completed the emergency mission: Take precautions!]

[It has been detected that the survivor has chosen to complete the mission by enhancing their individual protective abilities.]

[Mission complete. Please choose one of the following rewards to claim!]

[Optional:]

[A. Your constitution cap increased by 2. (Always trust your body)]

[B.Specialized S-Works Prevail flagship series bicycle helmet (commonly seen in the Tour de France, weighing less than 200 grams, with a built-in collision sensor chip that can automatically send out distress signals)]

[C. Basic Self-Pain Management: Passive Skill. Reduces the pain you feel by approximately 10%. (While pain is the body's alarm signal to the brain, it often interferes with the mind's ability to make clear judgments.)]

The three reward options offered for this mission were all very tempting to Lynch.

Option A provides a tangible improvement in physical fitness; Option B is a high-quality piece of armor that can theoretically be used in tomorrow's boxing match and is estimated to be worth a considerable amount of money; Option C goes without saying, as evidenced by the widespread use of painkillers in the armies of various countries, such a passive skill that can take effect permanently is valuable at all times.

How should I choose...?

After much deliberation, Lin Qi decided to focus on option A.

Your maximum constitution increases by 2.

These few simple words may not seem as appealing as the other options at first glance.

However, in the wilderness survival system, the physique value represents almost all of the body's basic attributes—vitality, recovery ability, resistance to blows, and muscle strength.

Shortly after Lin Qi transmigrated, he chose to receive a physique enhancement reward. The two points of physique he gained instantly restored his body, which had been extremely weak due to hunger and various illnesses, to the level of a normal person.

If Lin Qi's physical attributes could be improved at this rate, then these two physical qualities would likely bring him unimaginable improvements!

In tomorrow night's fight, what he needs is a body strong enough to withstand the opponent's heavy punches and the power to unleash a fatal blow at the crucial moment!

Therefore, Lynch made up his mind.

Choose option A!

As the thought crossed his mind, the system interface shattered like glass, and the reward options transformed into a stream of light that flew into Lin Qi's body.

The next second, a surge of heat rose from the tailbone of Lynch's spine and quickly spread to his limbs and bones.

When Lin Qi received the physical bonus last time, he was too weak to feel it as clearly as he did then. But this time, Lin Qi could clearly feel his bones trembling slightly, his muscle fibers reorganizing and strengthening, and even his breathing becoming more steady and powerful.

A few seconds later, Lin Qi took a deep breath.

He clenched his fist, his knuckles cracking crisply.

The changes in his body were hard to describe in words. Although there was no clear control test, Lin Qi could feel that his physical fitness was definitely more than one level stronger than before!

He brought up the system interface:

[Constitution: 7/7 → 9/9]!

Lynch stretched his shoulders and neck, feeling the surging power within him. Although his physique hadn't changed, he felt he already possessed about eight-tenths of the strength of a burly man like Sanjar.

With the [Kanto Hunting Knife Technique], I might actually be able to fight against those professional underground boxing fighters!

"Very good...that gives me some confidence again. Now, let's see how tomorrow's boxing match goes!"

After getting used to his more powerful body, Lin Qi straightened his clothes.

Doing daily tasks was just a way to pass the time in the morning. Now that it's noon, it's time to go to the police station and pick up the car that Officer Kayla promised me!