Chapter 85

After this phone call with the butler, Feng Yi gained a lot of information.

In short, the old butler was telling Feng Yi: You are currently undergoing a transformation, a process of renewal and refinement, but you might not be aware of it.

If it weren't for the butler's reminder, Feng Yi might not have noticed at all.

Although he was shocked by his weight, Feng Yi now understood where the energy from the food he ate was being used.

After this, Feng Yi started weighing himself more frequently.

The butler said he was in a stage of rapid weight gain, and it was indeed true.

Every time he stepped on the scale during the day, he would be a little heavier than before.

In about a week, Feng Yi's weight increased from 70 kg to 100 kg, a gain of 30 kg, or 60 catties, with an increase of 8 to 9 catties per day.

And now, on the first day of precise measurement, he found that his weight had increased by more than ten catties in a single day!

Over the next two days, Feng Yi watched his weight go from 100 kg to 105+ kg, then to 110+ kg...

While soaking in the bathtub at night, Feng Yi suddenly felt that the bathtub was a bit small.

"Maybe I should get a bigger one... or dig a pool in the backyard?"

The idea of digging a pool flashed through his mind but was quickly dismissed.

The grass in the backyard was still very comfortable to sleep on, and it would be a waste to dig it up.

Besides, the area of a pool dug in the backyard wouldn't be large enough for a pleasant swim.

Previously, he thought the houses in Yexiu neighborhood were quite large, but now they felt small, lacking even a swimming pool. If there was one, it would be a small one, while the larger ones were public pools or scenic pools.

A small pool just didn't feel spacious enough.

Go to a public swimming pool?

Too many people.

What if someone noticed any changes in his body?

Could he silence them?

Or, what if he bumped into someone while swimming, causing friction, and his body instantly entered a stress state, leaking some toxins from his teeth?

If both things happened...

That would be disastrous.

Everyone in the pool would be in trouble.

So, he needed a large pool for his own use.

But he couldn't afford to buy a swimming pool.

He still needed to save money for the laboratory. There were many expenses to consider.

But what about renting?

Renting for a period of time would be less of a burden.

Feng Yi thought it was feasible.

He also looked forward to swimming in a larger pool.

Actually, Feng Yi's swimming skills weren't great, and he didn't have a particular interest in it. But after this idea popped into his head, the anticipation grew stronger.

Perhaps this was a message from his body, which was in an active evolutionary state?

He just didn't know if he would sink directly into the pool during this rapid weight gain period.

Would he be able to swim?

His intuition told him he wouldn't sink.

But he couldn't imagine what it would feel like.

He really wanted to try and see what swimming posture was best for his enhanced body.

Could he breathe underwater?

How long could he hold his breath?

Could he swim from one end to the other underwater?

If it was a comprehensive cellular evolution, it meant his organs were also enhanced.

His lungs were definitely much stronger than before!

All of this needed to be verified.

Feng Yi didn't consider the large competition venues. Private swimming pools, though smaller and with less advanced equipment, were sufficient for his needs.

The next day, Feng Yi started inquiring about this.

There were no swimming pools to rent in the nearby area, but he could first understand their business volume and then negotiate.

Feng Yi spent two days visiting multiple swimming pools in the city and suburbs, gaining a general understanding.

Of course, while running around, he would visit a pool, find a place to eat, then visit another pool, and eat again.

The butler had said this was a critical period, with his body in an active enhancement state, requiring sufficient energy and nutrition.

So, he not only had to eat more but also eat a variety of foods, including vitamins and trace elements, to avoid a monotonous diet.

After two days of observation, he listed three suburban swimming pools.

The busiest summer season had passed, and although some people still went swimming, it wasn't as crowded. This area was also a bit remote, so business wasn't as good as in the city.

Feng Yi chose one and negotiated the rental of the swimming pool.

Feng Yi wanted to rent it for a month.

At first, the pool owner was unwilling.

Although it wasn't the best business period, there were still customers. Moreover, they had recently signed up a batch of members who came for classes every day.

However, after Feng Yi offered a higher price, the owner happily agreed.

The pool was in a remote location and didn't make much money outside of the summer.

There weren't many people who persisted in swimming classes, and the owner could use other venues for a month.

Since the pool owner also rented the space, they had signed an agreement prohibiting subletting. If Feng Yi wanted to use it, it would be considered a full rental.

Feng Yi didn't mind this.

As long as he could use it exclusively for a month.

"Can I use it at night?" Feng Yi asked.

"Do you want to use it at night? It's not impossible, but it will cost more."

"Fine." The rental fee wasn't a significant burden for Feng Yi.

The owner looked at Feng Yi in surprise, examining him carefully and curiously asked, "Are you on the city swimming team? Renting the pool for practice?"

"No. I won't use your pool for anything illegal," Feng Yi said.

"Alright." The pool owner looked at Feng Yi again.

He thought Feng Yi's physique might be that of a swimmer, or someone who wanted to join the team.

Or maybe he was renting it for someone else's training?

He hadn't heard of any recent recruitment in the city.

But since Feng Yi didn't want to say more, he didn't press the issue. As long as he got the money, it was better than his usual earnings.

"Let's set a time for cleaning, disinfection, and equipment maintenance. I'll send someone over when the time comes," the pool owner said.

Feng Yi thought about his schedule and gave a time.

While negotiating with the pool owner, Feng Yi noticed some swimming instruction books on a nearby shelf.

He picked up a book on butterfly stroke and started flipping through it.

The owner noted the time and, upon seeing Feng Yi reading the book on butterfly stroke, thought:

If not a professional athlete, people usually learn to swim for three reasons: survival, fitness, or showing off. I wonder which one this guy is?

Seeing Feng Yi's interest in the books, the pool owner enthusiastically introduced them:

"These are instructional books, covering all swimming styles! They are illustrated, easy to understand, and entertaining, so you won't get bored even if you read them all day!"

Feng Yi "hmm"ed and put the book down.

"I don't have much time to read books," Feng Yi said.

"Is that so? Do you want professional coaching videos? We have them for competitive swimming, including backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and freestyle. I can give you one for free. Which style do you want?"

Feng Yi looked at the promotional posters on the wall.

"Butterfly," Feng Yi said.

"Alright!"

The pool owner looked at Feng Yi with a "I see through you" expression.

"Butterfly is great for showing off," the pool owner said.

Feng Yi: "..."

He hadn't really thought about showing off; he just felt that the butterfly stroke might be more suitable for him among the various swimming styles.

"Do you need a coach?" the pool owner asked. "We can arrange one-on-one instruction, with full dedication. You can choose male or female coaches, young or experienced, or even multiple coaches."

Feng Yi: "..."

"Do you need a massage therapist, lifeguard, or psychologist?" the pool owner asked.

"...No."

"Then we need to sign a liability waiver. We won't be responsible for any incidents."

"Fine."

Although the deal was made, the venue couldn't be immediately vacated.

Feng Yi gave the owner three days to arrange.

During these three days, Feng Yi's weight rapidly increased to 150 kg.

It was increasing all the time, but if he didn't stand on the scale, the change wasn't visible to the eye.

There wasn't much visible change in his appearance.

However, Feng Yi could feel the energy stored in his body.

When Feng Yi returned to the swimming pool three days later, the owner didn't notice any difference in him.

The owner explained the simple controls for water, electricity, and air conditioning.

Since Feng Yi didn't want the coaches or lifeguards to stay, the owner emphasized safety.

"The water in the pool is clean and has been disinfected. No one has used it today, so you can go in directly.

"Don't go in if you're sick or feeling unwell. Don't drink alcohol, do a proper warm-up, and it's best to have a friend or family member watch over you, just in case..."

The owner kept talking until Feng Yi made the payment, then called his employees to leave.

"Have a good time!"

Since renting the pool to Feng Yi for a month would bring in more money, the owner wasn't reluctant at all. He even planned to have a meal with his employees.

After they left, Feng Yi didn't immediately get into the water.

He checked the entire venue, including the changing rooms, to ensure all employees had left and there were no cameras. Once he was alone in the entire swimming pool, he stretched his limbs.

He watched the pool for a while, then drove to stock up on supplies.

Swimming was very energy-consuming, so he needed to prepare more food.