The well-built figure who had emerged from the water turned, revealing an eerie face to the two fishermen: a large, black, protruding beak formed its center.
However, he quickly reached up, grabbed his face, and pulled the beak-like structure off, revealing a young, handsome face with clear eyebrows and bright eyes.
Only then did the two fishermen breathe a sigh of relief. At first glance, they hadn’t seen clearly and had thought they had encountered a monster.
"Can I borrow your mobile phone?"
The young man pulled a cell phone from his pocket, waved it, and said helplessly, "It got wet."
The two fishermen glanced at each other. One of them hesitantly took out his mobile phone from his pocket, unlocked the screen, and handed it to the young man.
The young man quickly used the phone, apparently opening a map application. After a quick glance, he returned the phone.
He politely thanked them, found his bearings, and vanished in the blink of an eye.
"Who swims in the river wearing a mask so early in the morning? He must be crazy..."
Only after the strange young man had completely left did the fishermen finally grumble aloud. This experience was quite bizarre for them. They had actually hooked a person out of the river in the early morning?! Now they had an impressive story to tell at their next fishing buddies’ gathering.
But soon, one of them suddenly realized something.
"Damn, where’s my fishing rod? My fishing rod fell into the river!"
Lu Yuan walked along a cobblestone path. Low white railings were on both sides. Beautiful metasequoia trees lined one side, while the other was full of elephant grass. Beyond that lay the river. The morning breeze carried moist mist from the river.
Riverside Park? This place is a good ten kilometers from the Crow God Sect’s hideout. And... why did I wake up in the river?!
Despite the turmoil of questions in his mind, Lu Yuan maintained a calm expression. Joggers occasionally passed him on the riverside path.
Lu Yuan casually stuffed the crow mask and his phone into his trouser pockets, feigned a morning jogger’s demeanor, and began to run slowly. This would also help his clothes dry faster.
It’s most likely related to that realistic dream.
He vividly remembered the dream filled with Other Shore Flowers. At the end of the dream, the huge, hanging moon had transformed into a crow’s eye. He knew instinctively this had to be because of the Red Bead from the Crow God Sect.
Speaking of which, I seem to have unlocked an entirely new and unprecedented status panel!
Thinking of this, Lu Yuan couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement. Without hesitation, he immediately called up his attribute panel.
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The moment he saw his Four-dimensional attributes, Lu Yuan was stunned.
Constitution 15?! And Intelligence increased by 1 point too!
Only now did he notice that the injuries on his body had unknowingly, completely healed. The numerous minor wounds all over his body, caused by the torn skin from continuously throwing punches and overloading his [Special Burst]... Now, not a single one could be found.
Two more points on top of the base 13. No wonder, no wonder...
His expression animated, Lu Yuan instinctively threw a punch.
The punch cut through the air like an arrow. Its speed and power hadn’t changed significantly. However, Lu Yuan experienced a sense of control like never before.
The increased Constitution has greatly improved my body’s functions, making my control over strength much smoother...
Lu Yuan’s eyes lit up. He threw another punch, this time much slower. The solid, full muscles on his punching right arm rippled like waves.
Lu Yuan relaxed his fingers then quickly clenched them into a fist, creating a small pop of displaced air.
I can perfectly withstand the twofold explosion of [Special Burst], and I can even easily push it to higher limits...
Lu Yuan was pleasantly surprised. This was undoubtedly terrific news.
Not far away, a Golden Retriever barked as it rushed towards him.
Lu Yuan looked over and saw a young woman in a pink tracksuit. She had a graceful figure and a pretty face. She scolded the Golden Retriever a couple of times, then smiled apologetically at him. After smiling, her expression turned somewhat peculiar. She stared at him, her gaze lingering, until Lu Yuan walked past her.
Lu Yuan, thoughtful, reached up and touched his cheek. His fingertips met skin as smooth and delicate as satin. He pressed lightly. The elasticity was astonishing!
Have I become more handsome?
Lu Yuan looked down at the rest of his body and found similar improvements everywhere. After his Constitution reached 15 points, his body had ’strengthened’ considerably. His muscles were firmer, his skin tougher yet smoother, his bones harder, and his organs more robust. It was like a car that had received a complete upgrade in all aspects, from the engine and gearbox to the chassis.
There’s still a big gap compared to Lin Zhiquin, whose entire body is like an intricately structured machine with every part tightly connected... but I’m starting to get that feeling.
Lin Zhiquin and Qin Feng were the individuals with the most formidable physiques Lu Yuan had encountered so far. They also served as his benchmarks.
Zhou Ling once mentioned that Martial Arts has more detailed and clear realm divisions further on. Those should also represent specific cultivation paths. I wonder what level I’m at now, and what heights they’ve reached...
As Lu Yuan pondered, he suddenly heard the chirping of birds. Ever since his encounter with the Crow God Sect, he had become particularly sensitive to bird calls, so he immediately turned to look. He saw several egrets chasing each other above the distant river, which made Lu Yuan pause in slight surprise. The egrets were in the middle of the river, far from him, but the sound of their calls was very clear. Moreover, he could see the egrets very clearly.
My hearing and sight have also improved significantly...
Lu Yuan closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and carefully distinguished the mixed scents in the air: grass, earth, the sweat of an approaching morning jogger, and the fishy smell of the river carried by the breeze...
My sense of smell has improved too.
This two-point increase in Constitution—or more accurately, three points, including the one added during last night’s fight—made Lu Yuan feel as if he had been completely reborn.
And the one-point increase in Intelligence...
Lu Yuan experimented briefly. With 14 points in Intelligence, the detection range of his Spiritual Power had increased to about five meters in diameter. Besides this, there were intangible improvements like enhanced memory and learning ability, which he couldn’t quite perceive yet.
Lu Yuan slowed his pace, took a deep breath, and walked to a fan-shaped rest area. Leaning on the railing, he gazed towards the middle of the river, though his attention was actually still focused on his attribute panel.