madnovel Chapter 3 Another Possibility
Chapter 3 Another Possibility
Dogs breathe faster than humans; when at rest, their breathing rate is about 1.25 times that of humans, only a quarter more.
However, once they start moving, in a burst of energy, this animal's breathing rate can reach 3 to 5 times that of a human.
Therefore, the Breath of the Dog allows Lu Zhao to unleash three times his power in an instant.
If you're running, you can go three times faster; if you're punching, you can get three times the impact.
However, before that, Lu Zhao needs to verify his conjecture.
He looked at the desk and spotted the stainless steel thermos that he hadn't used in a long time, so he unscrewed the lid, put it aside, and held it in his left hand.
A single thought, and the breath of a dog!
Kara!
The cup was shaped like a dumbbell.
Lu Zhao felt a sharp pain throughout his left arm, and his forearm and biceps and triceps were swollen, probably a full-body strain.
Based on his medical knowledge from his previous life, he could roughly determine that the injury was not serious and would recover in two or three days without strenuous activity.
However, the conjecture was confirmed: the ability was obtained, but this body could not be used to its full potential. If it were to unleash its power for two seconds continuously, the muscles would dissolve.
He grabbed a handful of ice from the refrigerator, wrapped it in a towel, and went back to his room to apply it to his skin.
"If I can enlist, I can learn martial arts techniques, and my body will become stronger. Also, if I'm drafted, I definitely won't be on the battlefield right away, so I'll have time to train."
Even if I don't have a tiny bit of impression in my memory, it's definitely true even if I were to make a pure deduction.
A pure high school student like him would be useless on the battlefield and might even be a hindrance. He definitely needs training.
The reason why the Qin Dynasty was able to conquer the universe was because of its martial arts training and the series of technologies developed around martial arts. Anyone who joined the army had to undergo basic training.
As long as Lu Zhao increases his physical strength, he will be able to fully utilize the special skills loaded by the system.
Thinking about it this way, a tiny bit of anticipation actually arose in his heart.
"No matter what, we have something to rely on now. We can go around and see what other skills we can learn in the next few days."
"If you have special skills and learn the martial arts techniques of the Qin army, you might actually survive on the battlefield and even be promoted to a high rank."
"If we really become nobles, we'll move our family to Tianmen Island. I've heard the environment there is pleasant and the technology is more advanced..."
.....
early morning.
Lu Zhao woke up naturally, driven by his biological clock, and took a sip of water.
As he picked up the cup, he noticed the strip of painkillers on the bedside table.
He remembered that before he transmigrated, this body had been suffering from headaches for several days, to the point that he had to take medicine to fall asleep.
Did I transmigrate because I died from a headache? Or was it due to a brain hemorrhage or some other reason?
Lu Zhao didn't delve into it; since his head didn't hurt anymore, he didn't plan to get it checked.
The Qin Dynasty did not have abundant civilian medical resources, as most of them were first supplied to the army. People had to queue for a long time in advance to see a doctor, which is why high school students could only take painkillers to endure their headaches.
Lu Zhao got out of bed to wash up. His younger sister had already changed her clothes; she was going to school as usual.
"Brother, are you still going to school?"
Even if you are selected by lottery to be drafted into the army, you will still retain your student status. If you are lucky enough to come back alive, you might even be able to continue your studies.
So, in principle, as long as the files haven't been transferred to the Qin army, I still need to go to school these next few days.
However, at this point, even if you don't go, no school will cause trouble. If you push someone too far and cause any trouble that affects their enlistment, they will be punished three levels down from the principal, and their fate will be sealed.
Upon hearing Gu Jianing's question, Lu Zhao replied, "I'll go and bring the things back."
The classroom contains some books, schoolbags, water bottles, and warm clothes. Generally speaking, this is the last time the person selected will go to school.
Gu Jianing seemed to remember something, and her eyes reddened again. She deliberately turned around and pretended to tidy her clothes in front of the mirror.
"Where are Mom and Dad? Have they already gone to work?" Lu Zhao asked.
"Yes, they went to hand over their work and ask for leave. They should be back around noon."
Although the Qin Dynasty's conscription system was harsh, a sliver of humanity could still be squeezed out from its harshness.
If an immediate family member is drafted, they can take conscription leave to accompany the person on the day of their enlistment.
Of course, it only takes a few days. Generally, you report to the military post within three days, and then you will set off soon after.
Lu Zhao and his sister went to school together.
This was the first time he had left his home since transmigrating. Stepping out of the building's unit door, he was met with a chilling atmosphere.
The Qin people revered black, and most buildings were based on dark colors. Although many signs tried to use bright colors as embellishments, at first glance, the huge city was filled with shadowy figures, creating a very oppressive atmosphere.
"This place... if I were given a cheat code to hide, I'd go crazy sooner or later."
The brother and sister turned left after leaving the house and walked along the uneven sidewalk toward the light rail station.
Although the Qin Dynasty was technologically advanced, it prioritized military over civilian life. Even though it was capable of exploring the universe, the technology accessible to ordinary people was not much more advanced than that of Earth in 2026.
If we're talking about differences, there's one more thing: the light rail uses magnetic levitation technology, making it faster and quieter.
Lu Zhao deliberately chose a spot near the door to look out, his gaze following the light rail as it traversed the vast city, reminding him of his four years of university life in Chongqing.
However, Chongqing's gloomy weather stems from its natural environment, while here, it feels more like the heaviness brought about by the human environment.
Perhaps being drafted isn't such a bad thing; at least it brings another possibility.
"Ningning, I've heard that the environment on Tianmen Island is very nice, is that true?"
Gu Jianing nodded vigorously like a rabbit: "There's the sea, and there are grasslands!"
Lu Zhao said, "After I return with merit, shall we move to Tianmen Island?"
"Yes, we definitely need to move to Tianmenzhou."
So you have to come back alive.
.....
The classroom of the senior high school students made Lu Zhao feel a strong sense of life.
The mountain of tutoring materials on the table and the boys running and jumping in the aisle all felt very familiar to him.
However, if you look closely, you can still find some different details: several boys are talking quietly around a tall and burly boy, looking sad.
A girl was sobbing with her head on the table, while others comforted her.
The primary school system in Daqin is seven years, so almost all the senior high school students are over eighteen years old and are all within the scope of conscription. Most classes have students who have to leave the classroom, ranging from one or two to six or seven.
Before Lu Zhao could say anything more, a figure rushed over.
"Zhao! It's over~"
The person in front of me was a boy with a buzz cut named Chen Qinhu. He had a big head, a thick neck, and was all muscle.
Lu Zhao found it a bit strange. In transmigration novels, the protagonist's best friend is usually a round-faced fat guy, but his friend is a pure muscle monster, with the look of a dark-skinned physical education student.
Besides being classmates for over two years and having an excellent relationship, the two also had another connection: the last two digits of their ID cards were the same.
So both of them were conscripted this time...
"Don't be afraid. With your excellent physical condition, once you're on the ship and practice martial arts techniques, you'll definitely make rapid progress and fight bravely against the enemy," Lu Zhao said.
Chen Qinhu, who trusted his best friend the most, stopped his fake crying, sensing that things might be turning around: "You mean, I can come back alive?"
"No, what I mean is that your pension is definitely higher than the average person's."
Huh? Why do I sound like Gu Jianing when I talk?
Is it because of dog breathing?
Lu Zhao was puzzled, so he comforted him, "Just kidding. Look at you, you just exercise with us all the time, and you've already got all muscle. You might be a one-in-a-million martial arts prodigy."
"How could that be? My dad said martial arts training is extremely difficult."
Chen Qinhu did not recover; his hands hung limply, and he looked listless.
Not only him, but two other boys in the class who had been conscripted also gathered around them for warmth when they saw them.
From then on, these people had an additional relationship besides being classmates: comrades-in-arms.
Just as the group was discussing the recruitment process from the previous night, a white figure suddenly flashed past the front door of the classroom.
It was a girl, dressed in a spotless white tracksuit, with a high ponytail that swayed from side to side with her straight figure.
Although they weren't in the same class, everyone knew that her name was Shen Xianke.
High school students aren't so bored as to rank school beauties, but they still know which class has pretty girls. The girl passing by the door is probably someone every boy in the senior year knows.
Despite the somber atmosphere, their instincts kicked in, and they all turned to look.
Screw it, let's watch it first, then we can continue our sentimental lamentations.
Everyone else thought the same thing, but Lu Zhao was different. When he saw the words floating above the other person's head, he was instantly jolted and took a step to chase after them.