Chapter 170 - 123: Climbing Beyond the Limit

Hearing this, Elder Wu’s eyes flashed with anger. He roared at the snide passersby, "Shut up! All of you, be quiet! Don’t distract the young man up there!"

As for Wu Fang, she clenched her fists, praying silently, ’Chen Jue, you have to be okay!’

What could possibly happen to Chen Jue?

After eliminating the [Mild Fatigue] status, his stamina had completely recovered.

Besides, the can of Red Bull he’d just chugged was fortified with taurine. Though slightly less effective than a pre-workout supplement, it had already given Chen Jue a small boost to his Attributes.

Right now, he was brimming with energy and full of life!

After waiting for a dozen or so seconds to steady himself and get used to the crosswinds at this altitude, Chen Jue resumed his upward climb.

It only took him twenty-odd seconds to reach the ledge on the 13th floor where the little girl was.

Getting closer, he saw that the little girl’s face was streaked with tears and snot, her cheeks turning blue and purple from the cold. Her small hands were desperately clutching an old rivet left behind by an outdoor air conditioner mount, which was the only reason she hadn’t fallen after all this time.

The decorative ledge she was standing on was only four or five centimeters wide. An ordinary adult couldn’t possibly walk on it, and he had no idea how this little rascal had managed to get out there.

"Mister, save me! I’m scared!" the little girl cried out.

"Don’t be scared, kiddo! I’m here to save you!"

Chen Jue soothed her and gave the little rascal a wink. Then he found a stable position, intending to take off his jacket and tie it around her.

Unexpectedly, a head popped out of a nearby 13th-floor window. A security guard was holding a rescue rope, offering it toward Chen Jue. "Buddy! Use the rope! It’s safer!"

The building management must have called a locksmith and forced the apartment door open.

Seeing this, Chen Jue quickly shimmied four or five meters sideways along the ledge. He then took the rescue rope from the guard and slowly looped it under the little girl’s arms.

With this extra layer of protection, Chen Jue felt safe enough to have the little girl let go of the rivet. He then lifted her up and passed her back through the window.

When the crowd below saw the little girl was saved, thunderous cheers erupted. Even from inside the apartment came a burst of celebration.

It sounded like there were quite a few people in the room!

After pulling the little girl inside, the young security guard who had leaned out reached for Chen Jue again. "Hey man, grab my hand! I’ll pull you in!"

Chen Jue just smiled. "It’s alright. I’ll just go up to the roof. No need to trouble you."

With that, Chen Jue continued climbing upward, leaving the guard staring in dumbfounded shock.

About 40 seconds later, Chen Jue finished climbing the remaining seven floors and successfully reached the top of the residential building.

’The Skill I learned finally came in handy!’ Standing on the outer ledge of the 20th-floor rooftop, Chen Jue looked up at the rising sun, gazing out at the winter skyline of Hang City as a heroic feeling swelled in his chest.

He felt as if he had conquered a great peak. Beyond the joy of saving a life, his heart was filled with a profound sense of accomplishment.

And just as he reached the 20th-floor summit, a notification popped up on his panel:

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[DING~]

[You have completed a real-world climb that pushed your limits. Your Climbing technique has increased significantly.]

[Conquering the height has accelerated your Adrenaline secretion and sharpened your focus. Your Spiritual Willpower increased significantly during the climb, and your resolve has been strengthened.]

[Climbing Skill Level +1000]

[Spirit Attribute +0.03]