PNB Chapter 134 This woman has amazing stamina! [5000]
Chapter 134 This woman has amazing stamina! [5000]
Chapter 134 This woman has amazing stamina! [5000]
During training breaks, he and Jennifer started talking more.
They discussed the script together and explored the relationship between Katniss and Peeta.
Jennifer has a strong sense of immersion and can often empathize with the characters.
"Peeta's love for Katniss was real from the very beginning!"
The two were having lunch together when Jennifer suddenly started talking to Chen Xun while biting into an apple: "Even if you use this love to gain sympathy points in the arena, the foundation of that feeling is real. This is what makes the character most touching, and also what makes him most painful."
Chen Xun nodded in agreement: "So in the early stages, the way he looked at her was one of quiet affection, which makes the later scenes where he was forced to chase after Katniss with the District One tribute all the more cruel."
"That's right!"
Jennifer's eyes lit up, as if she had found a kindred spirit.
The second week of training begins.
The intensity is maxed out!
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There's definitely a sadistic soul lurking behind Hank's poker face.
Chen Xun even wanted to find a shaman to teach this guy a lesson.
Now, running not only starts at eight kilometers, but also requires carrying a weighted training vest.
Although it's not very heavy when carried alone, anyone who has run with weights knows that it gets heavier and heavier as your stamina decreases during the run.
Now, after everyone finishes running, all they want to do is collapse on the ground like a salted fish.
Chen Xun adjusted his breathing.
Maintain your position slightly forward of the middle of the group.
Jennifer was still running in the lead.
This woman's physical strength was like that of a perpetual motion machine; her golden ponytail bounced up and down.
His entire aura was aggressive.
Liam followed closely behind Jennifer, his breathing even, clearly in complete control.
Chen Xun himself felt it was alright.
He constantly absorbs various attribute orbs related to physical strength and endurance, making him far more resilient than most of the actors around him.
"Hey, Chen!"
An actor named Aiden leaned over, panting heavily.
"Bro, did you secretly get Captain America's gene serum?! I gave up halfway through rock climbing yesterday, but you made it to the top without even breaking a sweat!"
Chen Xun walked slightly alongside him, saying, "Maybe it's because I'm physically fitter!"
As he spoke, he rolled up his sleeves, revealing the firm muscles on his arms.
"sharp!"
Aiden gave a thumbs up.
During the morning's comprehensive training rotation, Chen Xun's group went to the combat training area first.
Hank personally oversaw their comprehensive training.
Unlike before, the training area in the corner of the warehouse was now covered with thick training mats.
This is serious!
Chen Xun smacked his lips.
as predicted.
When Hank saw Chen Xun's group arrive, he crossed his arms and strode to the center of the mat like a bear: "Today we'll practice something practical!"
"In the arena, you can't always expect to knock your opponent down head-on; more often than not, you'll be tackled or entangled!"
"How to get rid of your opponent's entanglement in the fastest way? That's what our lesson today is about: Escape and Control!"
Hank beckoned for the assistant coach to come over and help with the demonstration.
The assistant coach, acting as the attacker, grabbed Hank by the neck from behind.
Hank lowered his body slightly, and with one hand he suddenly grabbed the other person's forearm that was wrapped around his neck, and pressed down hard!
At the same time, he quickly struck the opponent's ribs with his other hand.
snort!
Even though Hank held back, the blow still made the assistant coach groan.
In the instant he felt the pain, Hank suddenly exerted force with his head, neck, waist, and hips, making a clean turn to break free and quickly circled behind the assistant coach, using an arm lock to control him!
The entire action took only two or three seconds.
Smooth and ruthless!
"Protect your vital points, attack your opponent's most vulnerable parts, use your body as leverage, and exert force quickly, ruthlessly, and decisively. Hesitation will lead to defeat."
Hank released his assistant and glanced around: "Now, pair up and practice getting rid of this chokehold from behind. Remember, this is training, not a real fight! Anyone who dares to use dirty tricks will have to do a hundred burpees with me, understand?"
"clear!"
The crowd responded, their voices uneven.
Chen Xun and Aiden were assigned to the same group.
They take turns playing the roles of attacker and defender.
The movements seem simple, but when you actually do them, you realize that they require excellent coordination and a good sense of timing.
Aiden was small but agile. When Chen Xun tried to turn around for the first time, he was a beat too slow and almost got tangled up with Aiden again.
"You'd better hurry, Chen, or I might really choke you!"
Aiden said with a smile.
"Thank you!"
Chen Xun complains.
Hank walked over and saw that Chen Xun hadn't grasped the key points yet: "The order of force application is wrong. Your waist and hips move first, leading to the rotation of your upper body. It's not just turning your head. Watch me do it!"
He had Aiden grab him from behind again.
Aiden was trembling with fear, feeling as if he were holding a grizzly bear that could explode at any moment.
Then, the demonstration is broken down in slow motion.
Just as he was explaining how to transmit power through the core muscles of the waist, an attribute ball shimmering with dark golden light quietly floated out from his body!
Skill Attribute Ball!
Chen Xun's eyes widened instantly.
There seemed to be phantom-like movements flowing inside the attribute ball.
[Comprehensive Basic Field Combat: A culmination of combat expert Hank's focused instruction in core combat principles and muscle memory]
[Upon absorption, you will directly comprehend and gain a preliminary grasp of its basic combat skills package, which is based on years of military and field combat experience: covering the basic framework of close-quarters combat, quick escape, environmental utilization, and instinctive reactions.]
[Note: Skill attribute orbs are drops that represent the actor's strongest abilities. Absorbing them will directly grant the actor the initial understanding and mastery of the corresponding special skill or performance concept, but reaching a deeper and more advanced level still requires extensive practice and comprehension.]
Skill Attribute Ball!
This big guy really produced some good stuff!
He suppressed the urge to pounce on him and absorb the energy immediately, focusing intently on Hank's demonstration and trying to adjust his movements according to his instructions.
Hank nodded and walked to the next group.
The moment he turned around, Chen Xun had a thought, and the dark golden attribute ball immediately flew into his body.
hum!
A surge of information and bodily memory suddenly rushed in!
Chen Xun felt his memories begin to replay in his mind:
It was a brutal training experience from a first-person perspective.
Countless fragments of rolling, wrestling, struggling, and fighting back in mud, jungle, and gravel beaches rush into consciousness, using everything at hand: stones, branches, sand, and even one's own clothes to create opportunities or cause harm.
Protect vital organs and recover posture as quickly as possible when losing balance.
Judge the opponent's point of attack and intention, and react instinctively —
These are not sophisticated martial arts routines, but rather routines that have stripped away all fancy moves, leaving only the most direct survival instincts.
Chen Xun stood still, swaying slightly.
He felt his muscles getting hot, and his joints making a soft crackling sound, as if they were readjusting their fit.
His mind was filled with a wealth of knowledge and technology.
His body gradually adapted to this feeling, and he memorized some of the most basic force patterns and reaction trajectories.
Chen Xun felt that he only knew how to use each movement and technique. To use them proficiently and combine them to achieve the best effect in ever-changing actual combat, he still had to practice again and again on his own.
"Bro, are you alright? Why is your face a little red?"
Aiden, still reeling from the pain of being knocked down by Hank, leaned over and asked.
"fine!"
Chen Xun snapped out of his daze, took a deep breath, and felt the extra experience flowing through his body. He grinned at Aiden, "I was a little distracted just now, let's try again!"
"Come on then!"
Aiden had just been knocked down by Hank and was holding back his resentment.
This time, when Aiden pulled him up from behind again, Chen Xun felt completely different.
He hardly needed to think; his body naturally leaned forward slightly to dissipate some of the force.
Arm lock, waist twist, elbow strike, turn, control —
The movements were fluid and graceful, almost as good as the slow-motion version Hank just demonstrated.
Wow!
Aiden's eyes blurred for a moment before he found himself countered, and he exclaimed in surprise, "You learned so fast!"
"I suddenly got the hang of it."
Chen Xun let go of him, somewhat excited.
Skill Ball is amazing!
Although he has only grasped the basics, the framework has been established, and all that's left is to fill it with experience.
This is so much faster than before when I needed to practice a little bit to absorb skill attribute orbs!
Moreover, absorbing the skill attribute ball will greatly help his subsequent shooting!
Chen Xun's movements became increasingly skillful.
Under Chen Xun's training, Aiden also unleashed his potential and made considerable progress!
The morning training session ended amidst shouts and profuse sweating.
The afternoon session focused on improving archery accuracy and laying the foundation for field tracking.
Chen Xun continued to perform steadily at the archery range, although he didn't achieve the same amazing consecutive bullseye shots as he did in the morning.
But his stability was extremely high, and his posture was so standard that it was like a textbook example, which made Coach Sarah nod repeatedly.
Jennifer continued to struggle with the blisters on her hands while gritting her teeth and trying to close the gap with Chen Xun.
In the evening, dragging their leaden legs back from tracking training in the woods, everyone gathered in the canteen for dinner.
The atmosphere was a bit more somber than in the first week; I was just too exhausted.
Snapped!
Jennifer sat down opposite Chen Xun with her tray in hand.
Her hands were covered in bandages, but her eyes were unusually bright.
"You did a great job in your combat training this morning. Aiden said you transformed into Captain America!"
Jennifer was in the group next to him during morning training.
"Captain America?"
Chen Xun laughed.
"Fighting is not just about getting rid of and controlling others. I practiced Taekwondo for several years when I was a kid, and I even won an award in our town's youth group."
Jennifer waved her fork somewhat defiantly, then narrowed her eyes and smiled provocatively: "How about it, baker boy? Dare to have a go? I can't catch you at archery for now, but I need to get my revenge on the fighting arena."
The actors at the table cheered, "One more! One more!"
Chen Xun was just looking for a chance to test his newly acquired basic combat skills in open field combat, and Jennifer's challenge came at the perfect time.
In his past life, he read entertainment gossip and found out that Jennifer apparently kicked the male lead unconscious and sent him to the hospital during training camp!
Is this coming true for him?
Chen Xun put down his water glass and smiled, "Okay, are the blisters on your hands okay?"
Jennifer Lawrence's favorability +3, current favorability 70
"No problem!"
Jennifer appreciated Chen Xun's straightforward acceptance of the challenge and waved her hand generously: "Rest for half an hour after dinner, then gather in the training area. Let Hank be our referee, so no one can say I'm bullying you."
"no problem!"
The news spread quickly.
Finding some fun in the monotonous training, especially with the male and female leads actually fighting, is something no one wants to miss.
Half an hour later, a crowd had gathered around the combat training area, with even several coaches standing on the periphery with their arms crossed, watching the spectacle.
Hank stood in the middle of the mat, a rare smile on his face: "The rules are simple: bare-handed, no protective gear, you stop when you fall, go out of bounds, concede, or I judge that one of you is incapable of effective counterattack or may be injured, understand?"
"clear!"
Chen Xun and Jennifer stood at opposite ends of the mat and nodded to each other.
Jennifer had already changed into a sports vest and shorts, and as she stretched her arms and legs, her eyes became serious, and she really did have the air of a trained athlete.
Chen Xun was wearing an ordinary training T-shirt and trousers, standing seemingly casually, but his body was already slightly relaxed, in a state where he could start at any time.
This is an instinctive adjustment brought about by the skill attribute orb.
Hank noticed Chen Xun's stance, a flicker of surprise crossing his eyes, before he waved his hand and shouted, "Begin!"
Jennifer moved immediately.
Her steps were light and quick, and there was definitely a hint of Taekwondo in them.
First, he tentatively moved forward, throwing a quick jab as a feint, followed immediately by a standard side kick.
The target was the outside of Chen Xun's thigh.
The force was well controlled!
high speed!
Chen Xun did not take the bait.
He took a half step back, while slightly turning his body to the side, letting the foot glide past his trouser leg.
The instinctive reaction brought by the skill ball allowed him to judge the attack route and possible force the moment the opponent kicked.
He hadn't formally studied Taekwondo, but his basic combat skills included concepts for dealing with various straight-line attacks and kicks.
Especially how to get close and neutralize such mid-range attacks.
When Jennifer's first strike missed, she immediately pulled back her leg, maintained distance, and continued to harass with jabs and low kicks.
Her sense of rhythm was excellent, and her movements were precise; she had clearly put in the effort.
People around cheered.
In their field of vision, Jennifer launched a series of attacks, while Chen Xun was forced to retreat steadily.
Chen Xun did indeed appear somewhat passive.
He kept moving or blocking, occasionally using his arms or calves to deflect Jennifer's kicks, swearing with a soft crack! Crack! Crack! as his neck snapped open.
Chen Xun was observing and adapting.
Jennifer's neck attack is methodical, but a bit too methodical, like a routine trained in a dojo, lacking the adaptability and spontaneity of a free-flowing neck movement.
The opportunity is coming!
Jennifer then delivered a slightly higher neck side kick, targeting the ribs.
Instead of retreating completely, Chen Xun seized the opportunity and took a small step forward to meet the direction of the kick.
At the same time, he used the outside of his forearm to forcefully strike her neck, lower leg, and shin.
Instead of a direct confrontation, he used skill to change the direction of the kick to the neck, and at the same time, he took a step forward, instantly bringing him into Jennifer's close range.
Jennifer clearly anticipated his response, and her rhythm faltered, her footing becoming somewhat unsteady.
Chen Xun seizes your fleeting opportunity.
His other hand swiftly reached out.
Grab the leg or ankle that her neck is raised due to the kick.
At the same time, he suddenly stepped forward and pinned her neck and supporting leg.
Lean forward!
"Bang!"
Jennifer gasped in surprise, lost her balance, and fell backward.
Worried that she might twist her neck, Chen Xun immediately let go and used his hand to cushion the impact of her falling.
The two of them fell onto the mat together.
Chen Xun used his body and arms to form a simple control posture, preventing Jennifer from getting up or retaliating effectively for the time being.
The area around the mat fell silent for a moment, then erupted in applause and whistles.
"stop!"
Hank's voice rang out.
Chen Xun immediately released his grip, stood up, and simultaneously attacked Jennifer, who was still lying on the ground.
Jennifer paused for a second, then looked at Chen Xunxiang reaching out to grab her neck. Suddenly, she smiled, grabbed his neck, and used the leverage to stand up.
Jennifer Lauren's "Good Home" rating is increased by 3, bringing her current "Good Home" rating to 73.
Wow~
She brushed the dust off her clothes and neck, her eyes wide: "How did you manage that step-back block? I didn't even have time to react!"
"A bodily instinctive reaction!"
Chen Xun shrugged. "You're telling the truth. The skill ball hitting the neck is more like a comprehensive reaction."
"Are you worldly-wise?"
"Life is unpredictable, and the cushion is quite soft, especially since you're still using it as a cushion!"
Jennifer stretched her ankles and neck, and said casually, "Wow, Chen Xun, you've been hiding your true strength! Looks like my Taekwondo isn't enough against you."
She shook her head self-deprecatingly, but her eyes held not only admiration, but also curiosity and excitement.
"Your rhythm is excellent, and your power control is flawless!"
Hank walked over, looked at the two of them, and nodded to Chen Xun: "Quick reaction, perfect timing, that close-range neck strike was very effective. You've improved too fast, kid!"
He then looked at Jennifer: "You rely too much on a fixed neck attack pattern. You maintain good distance, but you lack countermeasures when someone breaks into your inner circle. In a real neck melee, people will follow the dojo neck rules."
"I've learned a lot, Coach."
Jennifer stuck out her tongue.
The crowd gradually dispersed, discussing the exciting neck-and-neck exchange that had just taken place.
Chen Xun and Jennifer walked to the sidelines to get some water.
Jennifer took a sip of water, turned her head to look at him, and said, "Did you practice some kind of Chinese Kung Fu before? You seem really good in real combat!"
"I trained with the stuntmen on set for a few days before!"
Chen Xun wanted to talk to you more, so he changed the subject: "Your stamina is really good. You can still be so energetic after a day of training."
"That's right, so how exactly do you portray Katey?"
Jennifer raised her chin smugly, then her face fell: "Fuck! It's just that those blisters on your hands and neck are so annoying. I heard we're doing weighted obstacle course tomorrow. Is Hank trying to get us all into the hospital?"
"Very likely!"
Chen Xun agreed.
The two looked at each other and smiled.
The four-week neck training camp was tough at first, but I gradually got used to it.
Even in the last few days before leaving, Shi Shaoren felt a pang of reluctance.
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It's a bit like military training in my past life.
It's extremely rare for a girl to fall in love with her instructor during just one or two weeks of military training!
Chen Xun's neck-strength ability was revealed in the last two weeks of his service.
He learned to shave his head from the Buddha so quickly that people suspected he had been secretly giving him private lessons.
Based on a comprehensive evaluation, his performance in each subject was firmly in the top tier.
Moreover, he is the only one who has entered the front of the Black-necked People in every Asia.
On the archery range, he was already able to consistently hit the neck target ten meters away with perfect form. Although he was still far from being a master archer, he was definitely good enough for close-up shots.
Coach Sarah would occasionally have Chen Xun help others correct their movements.
When rock climbing, Chen Xun chose an advanced route and climbed it cleanly and neatly, controlling his center of gravity so well that even the instructor, who had a goat-like neck, couldn't find fault with him.
He remembered wilderness survival knowledge the best, and he was able to answer the instructor's questions on several occasions.
Fighting is a vow to be made!
With the skill attribute of Zhang Qiushi, plus the fragmented close combat attributes absorbed from Hank and other sparring partners.
He has now become one of the most eager people in the training camp to touch the neck on the mat.
Liam challenged him in the middle.
Chen Xun knew that you had been a little jealous of him ever since you ate at his house, so he decided to go all out.
After another week of familiarization, Chen Xun was in a state similar to when he first obtained the skill attribute orb.
Through relentless practice, he has mastered the basic skills of field combat and his combat ability has been further improved, as demonstrated in a recent battle.
Liam and Jennifer lasted longer!
Jennifer laughed at him mercilessly!
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