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Chapter 42: 【039】Eating Out

Chapter 42: 【039】Eating Out

As the sky gradually darkened, the sun had retreated behind the mountain.

Wang Longhu finally snapped out of his state of intense training, standing on a tree and gently panting.

He had been practicing Lightweight Skill for five or six hours since lunch, constantly jumping and simultaneously trying to channel Spirit throughout his body via his meridians.

This was no easy feat, and as a result, after five or six hours, he hadn’t made any progress.

"No wonder achieving Dark Force qualifies someone as a master. Martial Arts from the Republic to the present have so few that can be called masters. Even with a panel, practicing Dark Force is so tricky for me; it’s even more challenging for the common martial artists among the masses. Let’s take it slow."

Wang Longhu sighed in relief, began stepping off the tree to go home.

Even though his physical prowess has improved greatly, enduring such intense martial training was still somewhat overwhelming, leaving him physically exhausted.

[Name: Wang Longhu]

[Strength: 1.26]

[Physique: 1.83]

[Spirit: 0.95]

[Skills: Basic Fitness Lv3 (3/300), Three-Body Style Lv3 (30/300), Xingyi Boxing Lv2 (150/200), Lightweight Skill Lv3 (0/300)]

[Potential Points: 0.08]

Hard work brings rewards. Training in dangerous environments rapidly increased Wang Longhu’s Lightweight Skill proficiency, far surpassing daily efficiency.

In just one day, he upgraded Lightweight Skill from Lv2 to Lv3.

The third level of Lightweight Skill not only brought textual changes but also improved Wang Longhu’s leap and balance. Now, he could jump two or three meters even if only supported by a thin branch, easily speeding through the forest.

In just a few minutes, Wang Longhu returned to his grandma’s house from the back mountain, took out a bag of dog food, and fed the dogs. He walked to a water tank, took a plastic dipper, and started pouring water on himself, shedding his clothes and bathing on the spot.

After days of training, Wang Longhu’s physique grew stronger, with his muscle outlines becoming more apparent. Compared to the sub-health image when he first arrived at Dong County, he’s indeed much stronger now.

Excluding the motivation to fight lung cancer, Wang Longhu also genuinely enjoyed immersing himself in martial arts training daily.

Each day, training until dizzy and sore, witnessing personal progress gives a rather fulfilling and satisfying feeling.

"Longhu, we’ve come to take you out for dinner."

At this moment, Zheng Dongliang’s call echoed from outside the courtyard. Wang Longhu instinctively wanted to grab a piece of clothing, but realizing his body was already wet, wearing clothes would be uncomfortable. He simply decided not to wear any.

After all, they were men; nothing to be shy about.

"Hold on, I’ll finish bathing soon." Wang Longhu quickly splashed a few dippers of cold water on himself and was about to head into the house to get dressed.

"Ah, why aren’t you dressed?" Suddenly, a female voice came from outside the courtyard. Upon hearing, Wang Longhu looked over and saw it was Zheng Dongliang’s female friend.

"Whoa!" Wang Longhu hurriedly covered his buddy, truly surprised by the number of people coming to call him for dinner.

Zheng Dongliang couldn’t help but laugh: "Li Yao, you finally got your comeuppance, claiming to fear nothing and having seen countless men."

"Zheng Dongliang, are you dead or what?"

Ignoring the bickering, Wang Longhu quickly went inside to change clothes, soon coming out.

"Sorry, the conditions are rather simple; I can only bathe in the courtyard." Exiting to find Zheng Dongliang waiting outside, the girl named Li Yao was nowhere to be seen, Wang Longhu explained.

"No worries, it’s all good; men should be this carefree. We’re all guys here, haven’t we seen it before?" Zheng Dongliang put his arm around Wang Longhu’s shoulder, leading him toward the mountain path.

A Range Rover and Audi RS6 were already parked by the roadside.

"This is our first time visiting Dong County, so we don’t really know where to find good food. We’ve booked a private dining spot at a place called Banping Mountain. It seems to be an island, and seafood should be excellent there."

Zheng Dongliang’s ride was the Audi RS6, a car Wang Longhu had only seen on Douyin and Bili TV before.

Its price, unsurprisingly, is something Wang Longhu would never interact with in three lifetimes, yet today he gets to personally sit in it.

"Banping Mountain, huh. There’s a dock there, and many fishermen sell their catch there before going back. Back in the day, one could only reach Banping Mountain by ferry, but now with the government-built bridge, cars can pass. You’ve found a good spot." Wang Longhu nodded, explaining while sitting in the passenger seat.

Unexpectedly, there were two girls in the back seat, one being Li Yao, who was just embarrassed. She was now covering her eyes, feeling awkward and leaning against the window, unable to face Wang Longhu directly.

"With you saying that, I’m reassured. Let’s hit the road!" Zheng Dongliang hit the gas, and the RS6 roared with thrilling resonance, vanishing on the mountain path within seconds.

...

Dong County is situated on a large island, surrounded by numerous smaller islands, with Banping Mountain being one of them.

In recent years, Dong County has heavily developed island tourism, and Banping Mountain, due to its beach, has become one of Dong County’s designated tourist spots.

The island hosts many inns and bars and a variety of music festivals and large-scale events each year.

There’s only one road leading to Banping Mountain, and as one drives deeper inland, they pass Banping Mountain’s first village, second village, and third village.

Zheng Dongliang and his friends booked a private dining spot in the deepest part, in the third village.

It’s a quiet and rustic little village, with houses renovated from last century’s old structures, boasting a distinct 40s and 50s flavor.

For locals, these houses aren’t anything special, but for tourists, it’s an excellent spot for photos and visits.

"We’re here. I must say, the air in this village is really nice, feels sweet to breathe in." Zheng Dongliang stepped off the car, stretched, and said, unable to help himself.

"Country air is indeed great; just a bit remote, with mountains and trees all along the way, quite eerie."

"Stop talking, starving—let’s eat."

The private dining establishment was right next to the parking lot, and a group of people rushed through the entrance, leaving Wang Longhu somewhat surprised.

Must admit, Zheng Dongliang and this crowd appeared quite interesting, resembling ordinary college youth without any indication of being rich kids on luxury trips.

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