Training

"If I ever get the chance to meet him, I'd really like to hear his thoughts on life, the self, and existence."

As Yang Chu left Yutou Xu's home and walked toward the elevator, his mind was still occupied with the TV host he had seen earlier.

With his subconscious fading, no physical desires, and little emotional turmoil, Yang Chu found himself increasingly interested in the unknown and metaphysical aspects of existence.

He had no idea about the host's knowledge or character, nor did he care. However, when the host said, "If needed, I will give both my money and effort," it gave Yang Chu the impression that this host might be a person of some depth.

This news also led Yang Chu to reflect a bit on his own situation.

The fact that the disturbed taxi driver would eventually be caught, and that the police would come looking for him, was something Yang Chu had anticipated early on.

However, up until now, he hadn't had the time to consider it. Even now, he wasn't thinking about turning himself in or waiting for a court's verdict.

He hadn't even figured out his own identity yet—still using the ID card of the gangster he had killed in that warehouse.

What weighed on Yang Chu's mind more was the situation with that gangster. Why had they kidnapped him? What had he gotten himself involved in? Where were the two other gangsters who had escaped, and were there more forces behind them?

There was simply too little information to go on, and with only his own resources, there was no way to start digging.

"The only thing I can do right now is to strengthen myself as quickly as possible, to be ready for any crises that might come."

Yang Chu hadn't inherited any of the memories from this body—he didn't know the previous owner's social connections, nor did he know who might recognize him as "Wu Yuzai."

These were all uncertainties, and the only thing Yang Chu could focus on now was building his own strength to face any potential dangers.

That was the reason he went out tonight—to train himself as quickly as possible.

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The night was deep when he stepped out of the elevator.

Yang Chu stood in an open area below the building, stretched his back, and began jogging along the cool, empty streets.

His destination was Tongzhou Street Park, not far from Yutou Xu's residential area. It was a place he had asked Yutou about earlier in the car.

The park had a basketball court, a seven-a-side football pitch, and a squash center, along with plenty of workout equipment like pull-up bars.

At almost midnight, Tongzhou Street was quiet, with only the occasional taxi or private car passing by.

It didn't take long for Yang Chu to reach the park.

His heart, which had already been beating faster during the jog, continued to race, and his breathing was quickened. Every system in his body was running at a heightened pace, responding to the physical exertion.

After finishing his run, Yang Chu didn't rest for long. He moved straight to pull-ups on the bars, followed by push-ups on the ground, sit-ups on the grass, frog jumps, squats, and sprints.

One exercise flowed into the next, with only brief pauses in between.

After the training session last night, Yang Chu had noticed significant changes in his body.

His strength, flexibility, and overall physical abilities had all improved dramatically. If not, he wouldn't have been able to pull off the stunt earlier today—at least not in a way that impressed even professional stuntmen.

Tonight, Yang Chu's goal was to push the intensity and complexity of his training even further, hoping to speed up the physical enhancements he sought.

At this point, Yang Chu's brain was consuming an enormous amount of energy.

With his subconscious gone, his body no longer maintained its basic functions on autopilot, and there was no competition for energy between his brain and body. His brain had become the central system sustaining his body, using up more than half of his total caloric intake.

As long as he consumed enough energy and nutrients, his brain could function at full capacity, boosting his memory, logic, and thinking abilities, and allowing him to exert more control over the systems within his body.

In the beginning, it had been extremely difficult for Yang Chu to manually control basic functions like his heartbeat and breathing. He would occasionally forget to breathe or feel his heart stop for a moment.

But now, in just a short period, he had already reached a point where he could think clearly while engaging in complex physical exercise.

With enough energy and nutrients, he didn't experience the muscle soreness or fatigue that most people would after intense training. His conscious mind controlled his body's systems, allowing for rapid recovery—what would take most people days, he could achieve in mere moments.

The results of his training were nothing short of extraordinary. His neural transmission speed had increased, and his muscles, constantly broken down and rebuilt through exercise, had become tougher and more resilient. His bones grew stronger with every movement and impact.

Of course, there was a price to pay for this method. His body and organs were under significant strain.

But over the past two days, through reading and self-awareness, Yang Chu had come to understand that the human body was far more fragile—and far stronger—than most people realized.

The fragile side is obvious: there are countless points on the human body that, when struck, can lead to death.

The skull near the temples is only 1–2 millimeters thick, with an artery beneath it that can't take a hard blow. The brainstem, located at the back of the head, is the center of subconscious biological functions.

The cervical spine is the body's most delicate nerve corridor. Major arteries run through the limbs, the heart, kidneys, and the soft organs of the abdomen. Eyes, eardrums, and certain nerve junctions—all are vulnerable. A small mistake can lead to death.

But the strength of the human body is equally astonishing.

For example, the heart.

At its maximum capacity, the heart can beat up to 200 times per minute, almost 3 to 4 beats per second, which is a remarkable feat.

If you calculate an average heart rate of 70 beats per minute over a lifespan of 70 years, the heart will beat roughly 2.6 billion times—a truly enduring machine.

Each muscle fiber can generate about 0.3 microNewtons of force, and a single square centimeter of muscle can produce around 100 Newtons (roughly 10 kilograms) of force.

In theory, the human body could withstand a force of up to 5,000 kilograms.

On a regular basis, most people only use about one-third of their body's potential strength. This limitation exists because going beyond that point increases the risk of injury.

If a person has the need to exceed their current limits, their subconscious will encourage muscle growth rather than releasing more strength.

Yang Chu hadn't reached his limits yet—not by a long shot. In fact, his physical condition was still below average. But he could already exert more strength than the typical person because his body's natural limitations no longer restricted him. He could draw upon more of his inherent power.

He could also sense pain and other neurological signals, but they didn't affect him.

Pain is a protective mechanism—a way for the body to signal damage and encourage someone to stop or avoid further harm.

Some people with strong willpower can endure intense pain without giving in, but the neurological responses still occur. They might sweat or experience muscle spasms, even if they can ignore the pain.

Yang Chu, however, could control his nervous system, blocking or ignoring those signals entirely. Pain and discomfort had no effect on him.

Throughout the night, Yang Chu trained almost non-stop. By the end, the changes in his body were even more pronounced than the day before.

Though still lean, his figure had become more upright. His shoulders, back, and arms were more defined, with clear muscle lines. Standing there, he exuded an aura of quiet strength and capability.