"So you're saying you brought me here to have some fun, and this is it?!"
Looking at the shabby little storefront in front of him, Fang Qingyu's mouth twitched slightly.
[Qingtang Clubhouse]
The name does sound quite pleasant.
Qi Hao said nothing, just smiled and motioned Fang Qingyu to follow him inside.
Once inside, Fang Qingyu found that there was more to it than met the eye.
The ancient style of decoration gave a peaceful and calming vibe.
"Chenfeng Martial Arts Hall, basic herbal massage package for two."
Qi Hao walked to the front desk and said skillfully.
"Alright, this way please."
The receptionist led them to a room and then left.
Qi Hao immediately beckoned Fang Qingyu to take off his clothes.
"Spa?"
After changing into the shorts provided, Fang Qingyu lay down on the bed next to him and asked in a muffled voice.
"No, you'll know in a moment."
Qi Hao continued to maintain his air of mystery.
Soon, two middle-aged men came in, each carrying a lunch box.
Fang Qingyu took one with curiosity and opened the box.
The contents were unidentifiable due to the dim lighting.
"Eat up, Qingzi. Once you finish, we can start."
Said Qi Hao beside him and then began gobbling down the food.
Seeing this, Fang Qingyu also finished his in a couple of bites.
The portion was small, but the taste was good.
After eating, he lay face down.
Under the dim light, the two masters started massaging.
As soon as the first touch landed, Fang Qingyu realized that the middle-aged man was pressing exactly where he was sore from today's martial arts practice.
In less than two minutes, he felt heat rising in his belly, slowly spreading toward the areas being massaged.
Fang Qingyu's eyes showed surprise, and he understood why Qi Hao had brought him here.
It was truly refreshing.
Like lubricating a tractor that was grinding away terribly.
Until an hour later.
The massage ended.
Fang Qingyu got up, moved his body, his eyes full of amazement.
He couldn't say it didn't hurt at all, but it was much better than before.
"How about it, feels great, right?!"
Qi Hao cheerfully punched Fang Qingyu lightly.
"Feels great!"
Fang Qingyu nodded.
If he could come here after every practice, it would definitely boost his martial arts progress.
"How much is a package?"
After changing clothes, Fang Qingyu asked.
"Uh..."
As they reached the door, Qi Hao suddenly hesitated.
"Ten thousand."
"?"
"How much?"
Fang Qingyu was stunned.
"Ten thousand."
"I came here before with elite students, and their packages were even more expensive."
Qi Hao scratched his head.
"This time it's on me, you know my family's situation, this amount is nothing."
When Fang Qingyu took out his phone, Qi Hao quickly rushed over to hold down his hand.
"I know..."
Fang Qingyu helplessly pulled his hand away, opened Feixin.
Balance: 2921.
"Why did you take out your wallet?"
"How can I be motivated to make money if I don't check my balance!?"
Fang Qingyu replied grumpily, waved his hand, and turned to leave.
"I'm leaving."
Watching Fang Qingyu board the bus, Qi Hao scratched his head and muttered to himself.
"If only I had Qingzi's talent..."
...
The moment the bus arrived at the stop.
Fang Qingyu rushed directly to the second-hand electric scooter market.
Still too poor.
A single herbal massage costing ten thousand almost shattered Fang Qingyu's worldview.
He previously heard the most expensive was only three or four thousand.
And that was only 1 hour.
But I must admit, the effect was indeed excellent.
With this massage aid, martial arts progress would absolutely accelerate.
To put it simply.
On the first day, when my body feels good, Fang Qingyu can hold out for the whole set.
On the second day, when my body feels bad, I can only manage half.
The gap is obvious.
So Fang Qingyu immediately kicked off the deliveryman plan he had been thinking about.
First, it allows unlocking a new profession.
Second, it allows earning money anytime.
At the moment, there are still many functions in the lineage map that haven't been fully explored.
For example, attribute points and skill points haven't appeared yet.
Now that I've been given this opportunity, I must seize it well!
Spent 800 to buy a second-hand electric bike, and another 500 for a brand new battery.
Rider Fang Qingyu, start!
Looked at the time.
Two in the afternoon.
Still a few more hours to run deliveries.
Just like the Martial Arts Apprentice, the Deliveryman's profession panel silently appeared on the lineage map after Fang Qingyu completed the first delivery.
Unlocking the Deliveryman profession is much easier than that of a Martial Arts Apprentice.
Completing one delivery adds one progress point.
However, the progress for the Martial Arts Apprentice, after Qin Jiao's personal guidance, has reached 27%.
It won't take more than a few days to unlock.
Everything is moving in the best direction.
Even though it's raining again.
But Fang Qingyu is running with more enthusiasm than ever.
By 8 PM,
Fang Qingyu had completed 57 deliveries.
Earned 171.
For a first-timer in delivery, running so many in 7 hours is already pretty impressive.
Then he randomly found a convenience store to buy some bread, and Fang Qingyu proceeded to the bar.
"Yo, Qingzi, bought a bike?"
Fang Qingyu took the radio, smiled, and said, "Got it to run deliveries."
"Oh..."
The person in charge of handing over nodded thoughtfully.
"Ah-ba-tsa, ah-ba-tsa, ah-ba-tsa~"
Lights and music intertwined, and it was time for the nighttime revelries again.
Tonight's club seemed quite normal.
Besides enjoying the ever-increasing experience, Fang Qingyu found watching the patrons amusing too.
There's actually nothing wrong with coming to the club.
But looking at their professions, it's hard not to laugh.
For example, a musician cuddling a woman, dancing awkwardly, eager to merge with her.
Or a waiter in a suit, surrounded by people on the booth, looking like a total tycoon.
Absolutely hilarious.
All sorts of embarrassing scenes were laid bare under the dim lights.
"Thanks for your hard work."
Before long, it was time to clock out.
Fang Qingyu handed over to the staff and exited through the back door.
From today on, there's no need to rent a shared bike for the journey home.
Being part of bike owners feels great.
Even though the rain is heavy and the convertible is a bit of a disaster,
it's still better than having no bike at all.
The neon blurred into hazy spots of light through the rain, and the electric bike spattered fine silver beads as it crossed the puddles.
Fang Qingyu turned into the narrow alleys of the urban village, taking a shortcut, the bike lights startling the stray cat curled up on the garbage can.
The handlebars suddenly trembled slightly.
Instinctively, he turned his head to look at the alley on the right.
A few figures swayed in front of the rusty roller shutter door, rain cutting through the remnant light of the neon signs, he vaguely caught sight of some hunched figure with dark text flashing above.
It looked like something splashed with tar, [███].
But when Fang Qingyu braked hard and looked again, he only saw half a soaked job advertisement floating in the empty rain alley.
"Did I see it wrong...?"
Fang Qingyu frowned and muttered.
He waited for a minute, seeing no movement, he restarted the bike and continued home.
Fengning District.
Located in a development area of Qingjian City.
Mostly people like Fang Qingyu who entered society early, or are migrant workers.
Back home, Fang Qingyu didn't rush to take a shower.
Instead, he flipped open the professional lineage map and continued his workout.
Since the Fitness Enthusiast profession was unlocked, bodyweight training has become part of Fang Qingyu's daily routine.
It's about perseverance.
An hour later, Fang Qingyu walked out of the bathroom towel-drying his hair.
He flipped open the map and looked at the gains from earlier.
[Profession: Fitness Enthusiast Lv.1 (44/100)]
[Professional Basic Skill 1: Push-ups Lv.1 (58/100)]
[Professional Basic Skill 2: Pull-ups Lv.1 (61/100)]
[Professional Basic Skill 3: Squats Lv.1 (59/100)]
All skill experience has surpassed half, and the profession experience is nearing halfway too.
The progress of the Fitness Enthusiast is currently the fastest.
Then he turned to the index page.
[Name: Fang Qingyu]
[Age: 18]
[Power: 7.7→7.8]
[Physique: 7.8→7.9]
Power and physique have each increased by 0.1!!
Fitness can always strengthen the body, but the progress visualization in the lineage map provides more motivation to persevere.
Fang Qingyu lay down on the bed, closed his eyes to rest.
This... is just the beginning.