In an instant, many images appeared in Hu Qi’s mind.
Compared to the memories he had seen when he first occupied the original body, these images were undoubtedly more real.
There wasn't much content in the images; they only showed him diligently and persistently practicing the Yang Yuan Breathing Method day and night.
From initial unfamiliarity, he gradually became proficient, until it became a Physical Body instinct.
All the techniques and incantations of this breathing method appeared in his mind in meticulous detail.
After a long while.
Hu Qi opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them.
“Inhale… Exhale…”
He slightly parted his lips, and his abdomen subtly swelled, like a bellows being pulled open, drawing in the surrounding air.
After reaching a certain limit, he gently exhaled.
The air, like a thin thread, was exceptionally concentrated, causing the curtain beside the hospital bed to tremble slightly.
This was precisely the technique of 'inhaling a large area, exhaling a single line'.
Hu Qi continuously performed this method nine times before his breathing returned to normal.
However, upon closer inspection, one would notice that his breathing pattern had already integrated the techniques of the Yang Yuan Breathing Method, requiring no conscious control.
Nine times constituted one cycle.
Upon completing this breathing cycle, Hu Qi immediately felt his mind clear.
As he continued to breathe, the drowsiness from staying up all night slowly diminished.
This feeling was quite peculiar.
To put it metaphorically, it was like moving from a city with severe smog to a primeval forest for the first time—that clear and comfortable sensation, as if all previous breathing methods were wrong.
He looked at the panel.
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Yang Yuan Breathing Method (Perfection)
Scarlet Modifier Value: 3
The Yang Yuan Breathing Method had directly advanced from beginner to Perfection.
However, the cost was a direct consumption of three Scarlet Modifier values.
“This thing is really not durable.”
Hu Qi felt a pang in his heart.
It was the psychology of a miser at play.
Aside from that, other changes were not significant; his Lifespan remained the same, not increasing, everything was as before.
He wasn't surprised by this.
After all, breathing methods inherently require years of persistent practice to show effects on the body.
The reason he experienced such a noticeable sensation.
It might be due to the Scarlet Modifier instantly boosting him from beginner to Perfection.
...
In a flash.
More than a week later.
Entrance of City No. 2 Hospital.
The scorching sun hung high, and the wind rustled through the treetops, creating a soft sound.
The weather was a bit muggy.
People coming and going wore sunglasses, sun-protective clothing, or sun hats.
Hu Qi and Li Yi, who came to pick him up, completed the discharge procedures and walked out.
The cast on his leg had been removed.
Originally, Li Yi wanted to rent a wheelchair to push him, but Hu Qi refused.
Just as the two were walking towards the hospital entrance.
Beep-woo! Beep-woo!!!
Suddenly.
A rapid ambulance siren blared from the entrance.
Then, an ambulance quickly drove in from one side of the entrance and stopped in front of the emergency building on the side.
Soon, a group of doctors in white coats got out of the vehicle, opened the back of the ambulance, and quickly carried down a stretcher.
“Ah! It hurts… It hurts so much…”
On the stretcher lay a young woman covered in blood, emitting a strong smell of alcohol, her blood soaking the stretcher.
At this moment, she was weakly and hoarsely crying out.
However, she made no movements, likely having received a local anesthetic or similar medication in the ambulance earlier.
Just then, a gust of wind blew, lifting a corner of the blue cloth covering the woman’s lower body.
The woman was wearing denim shorts that reached her thighs, and this lift exposed her round and smooth thighs.
His gaze moved downwards.
However, what he saw was a bloody mess; where her lower leg should have been, it was now bare.
The wound was jagged, as if it had been torn off.
At this moment, the lifted blue cloth fell back down.
At the same time, the stretcher was wheeled into the emergency building.
Disappearing from Hu Qi’s sight.
“Hiss, that’s too tragic! She must have been hit by a car.”
Li Yi, beside him, had clearly also witnessed this scene.
He couldn't help but gasp.
“Perhaps!”
Hu Qi echoed, but his expression subtly changed.
Under the blessing of the Perfection-level Yang Yuan Breathing Method.
Although there were no data displayed on the panel.
He could sense that his ears and eyes had become much more sensitive than before.
He vaguely heard the blurred words 'monster… biting people' from that person's mouth.
Of course.
This couldn't be taken seriously.
It was normal for some people to experience traumatic hallucinations after suffering a car accident or severe injury.
Hu Qi and Li Yi didn’t pay much attention.
They arrived outside the hospital.
Due to the hospital, there was a large crowd at the entrance.
Vehicles coming and going brought hot air currents, and the noise intertwined, making people irritable.
Pedestrians hurried, many carrying parasols and wearing sunglasses.
The leaves of the trees beside the greenery drooped.
Even the gentle breeze felt like a heatwave.
Further away, street vendors listlessly guarded their stalls.
Hu Qi’s expression momentarily flickered.
This world was too similar to Blue Star.
Unfortunately, no matter how similar, it was ultimately not the same.
Among the people passing by.
The majority were East Asians, with some Caucasians, Africans, and a few other ethnicities.
Although Qirong City was originally a city inhabited by East Asians.
But with the emergence of the Xi Ya Federation.
The previous boundaries between countries began to blur.
Mixed populations were also common.
Hu Qi didn’t care about this.
Dappled sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, causing him to instinctively squint his eyes.
Hu Qi let out a soft breath.
“New world, here I come!”
After leaving the hospital, the two took a bus.
They quickly returned to the community where the original owner lived.
Originally, Hu Lemei wanted Hu Qi to go directly to the store for a meal.
However, he refused, saying he wanted to rest well at home.
Afterwards, Hu Qi treated Li Yi to a casual meal at a noodle shop downstairs.
To express his gratitude for Li Yi bringing him meals these past few days.
Of course, not treating him to a big meal at a restaurant.
It wasn't because Hu Qi was stingy.
It was simply that the original owner's remaining wallet was too thin.
If he had treated him, he might have to go hungry for the next meal.
“Brother, remember to come visit me when you have time. I’m always getting told off for just playing on my phone alone at the store. You can help me out if you come, haha.”
Li Yi said as he left.
“Okay, I’ll definitely come when I have time.”
Hu Qi smiled and nodded.
...
Above the sky, a dark cloud drifted from an unknown place, blocking the sunlight.
Casting a huge shadow on the ground.
【Hanlin Garden Community】
The brass-colored paint on the arched community sign had largely peeled off, becoming mottled and rusty.
On both sides of the main gate.
Grandpas and grandmas squatted, carrying shoulder poles, selling vegetables and fruits.
Hu Qi stopped in front of a large cart, spent eight silver coins to buy a watermelon, asked the boss to cut it and put it in a plastic bag, then walked towards the community gate.
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