Daily Evolution from Mastering Tai Chi-Chapter 62: Swimming, Testing Breath-Holding Capacity

Chapter 62: Chapter 62: Swimming, Testing Breath-Holding Capacity

After adapting to the improvement of the Throwing Skill,

Wang Ye immediately packed up the Hidden Weapons Pouch and returned home.

As soon as he got home, he finished the leftovers from the fridge.

Then he took out a portion of Tai Chi Internal Replenishing Medicine from the kitchen cabinet. Using scissors, he tore open the paper packaging, poured the ground medicine powder into the pot, and began to simmer it.

With yesterday’s experience of boiling medicine, he already had some insights into the technique of controlling the heat and timing today, and his control was more accurate.

While boiling the medicine,

Wang Ye stood at the kitchen door, practicing Tai Chi, so that he could drink the medicine right after finishing his practice, maximizing the absorption of the medicinal strength.

As his Tai Chi movements gradually unfolded, the pure sensation of Qi was gradually mobilized from his Lower Dantian, moving around his body like a swimming dragon, as if clean water was soaking his weary nerves, healing his broken body. This serene feeling made his thoughts clearer than ever before.

He didn’t know how much time had passed.

Gurgle gurgle—

The boiler began making bubbling sounds, and the lid was lifted by the steam, starting to float up and down, emitting scalding white mist from all sides.

Wang Ye immediately moved forward to open the pot lid. While it was hot, he used a stainless steel ladle and drank directly from the pot.

The scalding and bitter medicinal soup passed over his tongue and into his stomach.

Since he had just finished practicing Tai Chi, his body was slightly sweaty and weak. Once the internal replenishing medicine was ingested, it quickly took effect, replenishing the depleted Inner Qi in his body.

After consuming the entire pot of medicinal soup,

Wang Ye’s stomach was a bit bloated, and the bitter and numb taste lingered on his tongue for a long time.

However, his Tai Chi Skill Level also surged by about 6% after he drank the soup.

While digesting the medicinal strength,

Wang Ye stood by the windowsill and trained the Golden Bell Shield Horizontal Training Skill for several hours, then took a medicinal bath.

After finishing all this, the time had already reached midnight.

Wang Ye, exhausted, climbed into bed and fell asleep immediately.

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The next day.

May 4

5:25

As soon as Wang Ye got up, he received good news.

He got selected for the Shenzhen Marathon!

This means he is eligible to participate in this marathon!

As long as he can achieve a good result in this marathon, he can officially apply for the national athlete certificate!

Meanwhile, the runner-up of the previous half-marathon, Wang Lianzheng, also received the notification of being selected for the Shenzhen Marathon. He sent him a [good luck] emoji.

[Remember to prepare well for the race during this time and strive to get the certificate!]

[Thank you, you too.]

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At the same time, the 450-pound grip trainer Wang Ye ordered two days ago also arrived.

Wang Ye opened the package and took out the 450-pound grip trainer. This grip trainer was slightly thicker than those with lower poundage.

Wang Ye tried it with his right hand, but found that the grip trainer was incredibly hard, and with his grip strength, he could only barely compress it halfway. It seems that with his current ability, he cannot fully master this 450-pound grip trainer.

However,

This is exactly the effect Wang Ye wanted.

If he could easily compress this 450-pound grip trainer with his current grip strength, he would think that the seller had falsely advertised the poundage to deceive him.

Wang Ye then used both hands to try to press both sides of the grip trainer, trying to lock the grip trainer with both hands,

but unfortunately, even after pressing hard enough to make his tiger’s mouth bleed, he still couldn’t completely lock the grip trainer.

Eventually, Wang Ye gave up trying to squeeze this grip trainer and tossed it into the drawer.

Planning to wait until he feels confident in locking the 450-pound grip trainer before taking it out again.

Afterward, Wang Ye went to the kitchen and cooked a fragrant pot of noodle soup with two packets of instant noodles and ten eggs.

While slurping noodles, he opened the ticket booking app on his phone and spent over five hundred yuan to buy a high-speed train ticket departing for Shenzhen five days later.

Since it’s not a holiday period, there aren’t many tourists traveling between cities, so purchasing train tickets didn’t require a rush, and the ticket was issued about thirty seconds after the order.

After buying the ticket, Wang Ye quickly finished the bowl of noodles in front of him.

He burped loudly.

He clearly felt that his appetite had increased compared to a few days ago. The two packets of noodles and ten eggs only filled him about seventy percent full.

However, according to traditional Chinese medicine theory, it’s not advisable to eat too much.

This feeling of fullness was enough to sustain him throughout the morning.

After breakfast, Wang Ye went out with a satchel to take a walk and aid digestion.

While walking and enjoying the gentle breeze from the river on the track in Longjiang Park, Wang Ye suddenly remembered the five free swimming hall coupons given to him by the young coach when he applied for the card at the Strength Training Hall yesterday.

Instantly intrigued,

"Since I’m free now, why not go for a free swim and see if I can unlock the Swimming Skill."

Wang Ye took out the coupon and looked up the address, finding a swimming hall in the city center.

He walked into the swimming hall, handed the coupon to the receptionist.

The receptionist handed him a locker bracelet. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

Wang Ye put on the bracelet, spent twenty yuan to buy a pair of swim trunks,

stored his satchel, changed into the swim trunks, and came to the poolside.

Wang Ye stood on the shore, overlooking the professional swimming pool, which covered more than a thousand square meters.

Like the Strength Training Hall he visited yesterday, this swimming pool was also quite empty. There were hardly any guests in the entire pool, but the pool was exquisitely equipped, with crystal-clear water, matching that of a competition pool. Other than being a bit expensive, it had no flaws.

This made Wang Ye wonder if the owner was not very business-minded.

Sometimes, being too professional is not a good thing. For example, commercial gyms intended for laypeople tend to do very well.

Wang Ye shook his head, dismissing these thoughts, and prepared to enjoy his swim alone.

At this time, the few guests in the pool began to notice Wang Ye on the shore.

Why?

Because Wang Ye’s physique was simply outstanding.

Due to his consistent long-distance running training, his muscle lines were incredibly smooth, with muscles that were both well-defined and displayed a flowing, sleek appearance like a cheetah.

Especially the erupted muscle fibers and veins of his calf muscles were even visible to the naked eye, clearly indicating his exceptional athletic performance.

Wang Ye was already accustomed to the attention and didn’t pay much mind.

Instead, he jumped into the water with a splash and began swimming freestyle.

Although his swimming technique was relatively average, his excellent strength and endurance still allowed his swimming speed to reach a level most people could only dream of.

Wang Ye continued swimming back and forth in the thousand-square-meter pool.

When he felt tired, he floated on the surface, taking a break.

A thought suddenly struck his mind.

Since his physique had evolved comprehensively, had his ability to hold his breath also improved synchronously?