Daily Evolution from Mastering Tai Chi-Chapter 64: Big Eater Challenge

Wang Ye suddenly felt a bit hungry and glanced at his watch.

11:45

"It’s almost noon. I’ll wrap up swimming here for today and head out for lunch." Wang Ye muttered to himself, stood up, and walked toward the changing room.

After changing back into his regular clothes, Wang Ye left the swimming center with a black plastic bag containing his swimsuit.

A free swimming coupon allowed him unlimited swimming time; theoretically, he could swim without stopping as long as the pool remained open.

However, there was no free food available in the swimming facility, and snacks were not allowed poolside. Hence, most patrons would swim for a morning or afternoon before heading out for a meal.

As Wang Ye walked along the street, he rubbed his chin and murmured, "Maybe next time I should come swimming right after lunch, then swim until evening before eating again, so I can enjoy more swimming time and get a better deal."

Lost in thought.

Wang Ye found himself at the entrance of a nearby pig trotters restaurant.

He patted his empty stomach.

After the swim, his hunger was becoming unbearable.

His body was showing signs of low blood sugar, and it was unlikely he could make it home in this state.

"Ah, I’ll just have to make do with lunch outside today."

Wang Ye sighed and walked into the pig trotters restaurant,

His severe hunger was because swimming is known globally as one of the highest calorie-consuming sports. The pool water being a natural buffer means swimming hardly affects the joints, allowing intense exercise at physical limits without side effects, making it one of the safest and fastest ways to burn fat.

Generally speaking, one kilometer of freestyle swimming can burn 1000 kcal. Wang Ye swam about ten kilometers almost continuously, which means he burned at least 10,000 kcal that morning.

Many people lacking exercise habits may not realize that the average person’s five-day caloric intake is only 10,000 kcal. This means Wang Ye burned the calories of an average person’s five days of consumption in just one morning.

Wang Ye spent fifty yuan and ordered five servings of pig trotters rice.

When the owner, with a look of surprise, presented him with the five servings of pig trotters rice, Wang Ye couldn’t hold back his appetite any longer, tearing open the chopsticks wrapper and digging into the five bowls of pig trotters rice.

He quickly finished the five bowls and went back to the owner for an extra half a kilo of rice. Only then did he feel about 70-80% full.

The owner’s hands were trembling while adding the rice.

"Buddy, you have quite an appetite,"

"Born this way," Wang Ye replied awkwardly, wiping his mouth and smiling.

"I’ve always prided myself on the generous portions of my pig trotters rice, yet you went through five servings and almost made me lose confidence." The owner sat behind the counter, crossed his legs, and chuckled with a shake of his head.

"Actually, I usually don’t eat out; it’s too costly. Cooking for oneself costs at most twenty yuan in ingredients." Wang Ye shook his head as well.

The owner seemed to suddenly think of something and suggested, "If you have such a large appetite every day, I recommend you try the eating contest at the snail noodles shop on the corner street. Their challenge is to eat ten bowls at one go, and if you do, you can get your meal for free and even win a box of noodles and snail noodles packs."

"Eating contest?" Wang Ye paused slightly, "Getting a free meal and winning a prize...Hey, that sounds interesting."

The owner nodded, "Yes, the contest lasts until the weekend, just these couple of days, so if you’re participating, you’ll have to be quick."

"Thanks, boss."

Wang Ye thanked him, took a napkin to wipe his mouth,

Then stood up and left the pig trotters restaurant.

He planned to try the snail noodles shop tomorrow when he goes swimming.

Though freeloading might be a bit embarrassing, it could save some expenses.

The box of noodles as a prize would be enough to cover his carb intake for several days.

While vegetables and meat would still need to be bought, saving on rice expenses is quite nice. Besides, the shop also throws in snail noodle packs, which are way more exciting than plain white rice.

Wang Ye thought about this as he walked, following the street for about ten more minutes.

He finally arrived home.

He changed into a clean training outfit, stood on the balcony, and practiced Tai Chi and Golden Bell Shield.

While practicing, he brewed Tai Chi Tonic at the same time. The medicinal properties of the Golden Bell Shield’s external training tonic brewed a few days ago were almost exhausted, so he needed to brew another pot.

Wang Ye set two pots on the fire for brewing.

The mixed aroma of herbs constantly filled his nostrils.

Wang Ye took advantage of this time to keep training Tai Chi. This way, he could drink the tonic once ready to replenish his body’s losses.

His Qi Sensitivity wrapped throughout his body, making each move carry a terrifying power.

Every punch sounded like a crack in the air.

Just like an iron hammer tied to the end of a steel cable whip. The whipping effect of the steel cable, overlaid onto the iron hammer at the end, could result in a more explosive force.

Honestly,

Wang Ye’s current combat power is somewhat hard to evaluate.

Because most martial artists who have advanced their Tai Chi to this level don’t possess such a strong constitution. Most who have reached this level are old men with failing health or middle-aged individuals with sharply declining physical condition.

Someone like Wang Ye, who is physically strong, lacks such wonderful Tai Chi skills.

It’s no exaggeration to say that Wang Ye should now be the most powerful person in Tai Chi or even the Martial Arts World. But if looking at the global combat sports scene, Wang Ye’s combat power might seem a bit lacking.

Wang Ye plans to try systematically learning modern combat systems once his Tai Chi and Golden Bell Shield reach Perfection. It’s not only to improve his current combat system but also to witness top experts from around the world.

While Wang Ye was dreaming of the future.

The boiler in the kitchen emitted a "gurgling" sound.

Wang Ye stepped forward promptly and lifted the pot lid.

He drank the tonic from the boiler.

The medicinal power swiftly rampaged through his body, restoring his losses.

His Tai Chi skill level also rose rapidly.

The medicinal effect was even more beneficial than practicing Tai Chi for an hour. This gave Wang Ye a deeper understanding of the saying, "Three parts practice, seven parts nourishment."

At this rate of progress, within a week’s time.

His [Tai Chi] could upgrade to level 5.

Moreover, [Golden Bell Shield] might upgrade to level 2 in the next couple of days.

Everything is steadily on the ascent.

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