Although Wang Cheng and Wu Chuan had not voiced their opinions, their expressions exposed the disdain they felt. If Manager Xiao had not been present, they might have even taught Shi Feng a lesson, teaching him what it meant to be wet behind the ears.
As to why the two would not dare take action in front of Manager Xiao, it was not because of Manager Xiaoâs position in the Big Dipper Training Center. Rather, they feared Manager Xiaoâs personal strength.
Because Manager Xiaoâs strength frightened Wang Cheng and Wu Chuan, they would not make any casual remarks in front of him. Why else would geniuses like them remain silent at such a ridiculous statement?
Manager Xiaoâs full name was Xiao Yan, and he was well-known in Jin Hai City. He had also been a professional fighter during his youth. However, after winning a championship, he retired as a professional fighter. He then joined the Big Dipper Training Center and developed himself there.
Even though Xiao Yan was over forty now, he would frequently spar with some of the top fighters in the city, thoroughly defeating them.
âUncle Xiao, why do you look so surprised?â Zhao Ruoxiâs lips curled up slightly when she saw Manager Yanâs face. âSince you donât believe me, why donât we place a bet?â
Zhao Ruoxiâs mesmerizing smile left Manager Yan greatly confused. He could not figure out what the little girl before him was trying to accomplish. However, since Zhao Ruoxi wished to play, he certainly wouldnât mind humoring her for a while. When all was said and done, her father was a good brother of his, and he had pampered her like a little princess since she was a child.
âIt seems that you have a lot of confidence in your classmate, Shi Feng, Ruoxi. In any case, since youâve already made the offer, Iâm guessing that you wonât let your uncle say âno.â What do you wish to bet, then? However, Iâll tell you this in advance. Your Uncle Xiao cannot get you the Secret Pavilionâs information viewing rights,â Manager Xiao laughed, having already prepared to lose.
Hearing the words âSecret Pavilion,â both Wang Cheng and Wu Chuan behind Manager Xiao were shocked.
What was the Secret Pavilion?
Anyone who played virtual reality games definitely knew about the Secret Pavilion.
The Secret Pavilion was the creator of the Experts List that recorded all the excellent individuals throughout the world. The Secret Pavilionâs information gathering was unmatched throughout virtual gaming world. It had also been titled as Omniscient. In the virtual gaming world, it was an exalted existence.
Other than the Experts List, one could also search for various information relating to the virtual gaming world through the Secret Pavilionâs official website. However, depending on the type of information, the price varied.
If one had a strong relationship with the Secret Pavilion, they could obtain different levels of information viewing rights. To those who played virtual reality games, that kind of access was a dream.
Even Shi Feng who taken aback by Manager Xiaoâs words. He had not thought that the Big Dipper Training Center would have a relationship with the Secret Pavilion.
âI know. I never said I wanted to bet the viewing rights anyway.â Although Zhao Ruoxi made that claim, inwardly, she was somewhat disappointed. She then smiled and said, âLetâs bet three bottles of S-rank Nutrient Fluids! I know that you have recently received some!â
Manager Xiao laughed bitterly when he heard her offer. âLittle girl, you are always thinking about taking what little family fortune I have left. Iâve only managed to obtain these few bottles of S-rank Nutrient Fluids after much difficulty, and I had planned to reward them to the most excellent students.â
When Wang Cheng and Wu Chuan heard these words, their hearts began to pound with excitement. They had even thought that they had heard wrong for a second there.
Even C-rank Nutrient Fluids were considered a luxury, let alone S-rank Nutrient Fluids.
S-rank Nutrient Fluids could not be purchased even if one had the money for it. When consumed, S-rank Nutrient Fluids provided notable physical recovery and enhancements. It even played a role in delaying the bodyâs aging process and was known as the Water of Life. Moreover, even if one found the opportunity to purchase these S-rank Nutrient Fluids, each bottle cost one million Credits. Ordinary people could not afford it even if they bankrupted themselves. Only a wealthy organization like Big Dipper could willingly award such an item.
If Wang Cheng and Wu Chuan could each obtain a bottle of S-rank Nutrient Fluids before the Provincial Youth Fighting Competition, they would have more confidence in succeeding in the competition.
âUncle Xiao, you arenât going back on your word, right? If so, Iâm going to tell Big Sis Bing Yu that youâre bullying me,â Zhao Ruoxi giggled.
âHah⊠Youâre the one who bullies your Uncle Xiao. Since Iâve already agreed to your bet, I wonât go back on my word. Say it, then. What are the terms?â Manager Xiao agreed without hesitation upon hearing the name âBing Yu,â his actions stupefying both Wang Cheng and Wu Chuan.
âHmâŠâ After giving it some thought, Zhao Ruoxi shifted her gaze towards Wang Cheng and Wu Chuan. She then smiled faintly as she pointed towards the two, saying, âThe two of them, then.â
âWhat do you want the two of them to do? Donât tell me you want them to fight your classmate. Ruoxi, you should consider this carefully. Although Wang Cheng and Wu Chuan are not professional fighters, an ordinary university student is no match for them,â Manager Xiao kindly explained.
Wang Cheng and Wu Chuan both proudly raised their heads upon hearing Manager Xiaoâs words, expressing their agreement. After all, they were the most excellent candidates selected by Big Dipper.
âOf course not. It would be too unfair to them if we let them fight Shi Feng,â Zhao Ruoxi said righteously. For a second there, even Manager Xiao almost believed her. âSo, letâs compete using the punching power test and reaction test results. That way, they canât complain when they lose.â
Zhao Ruoxiâs words left both high schoolers utterly speechless. The two of them promptly shot a glare at Shi Feng, provocation filling their eyes as if saying, âA brat like you thinks youâre fit to compete with us? Youâll pay for this!â
âHah⊠Little girl, what goes through your mind all day long? You better not blame me when you lose,â Manager Xiao sighed. He then looked at Wang Cheng and Wu Chuan, asking, âWhat do you think? If you two lose, your S-rank Nutrient Fluid rewards will be gone. If you win, I will double the rewards.â
âWe donât have any problems. However, we wish to retake the test and use the new results. Will that be fine?â Wang Cheng and Wu Chuan had long since discussed the bet among themselves. Hence, they quickly put forward their request.
This surprised many of the silently spectating crowd. They could not understand why the two students would request for a retest. After all, their previous test results were the best out of three tries. If they retook the test, they might not get better numbers.
Only Manager Xiao understood the two studentsâ intentions. Nodding his head, he said with a smile, âOkay. I knew you two little brats were holding back just now.â
The realization struck the spectators upon hearing Manager Xiaoâs words.
âThey managed to get such high test results even while holding back? Are those two really high school students?â
âThose two are simply too frightening!â
Many among the crowd expressed their shocks at this revelation.
However, Shi Feng was not the slightest bit surprised at this news. Only, he was very surprised by Zhao Ruoxiâs actions. He could not figure out just what she was trying to do.
âIâve earned you the chance to obtain three bottles of S-rank Nutrient Fluids. The rest is up to you now. Also, I prohibit you from losing!â Zhao Ruoxi walked up to Shi Feng and smiled, not giving him a chance to say âNo.â
After Zhao Ruoxi issued her command, Shi Feng finally realized what she wanted to accomplish. It turned out that she had played this little game just to gain him three bottles of S-rank Nutrient Fluids.
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Before Shi Feng could utter a word of gratitude, Zhao Ruoxi, with slightly red cheeks, cut him off, saying, âDonât think too much about it. Arenât we friends? I know that youâve been secretly and desperately training to improve physically. Since weâre friends, it is only natural that we help each other out. As for thanks, it isnât necessary. If you really wish to thank me, then come to my birthday party next month. Even if youâre a busy man, you must come. Youâre also not allowed to be late, alright?â
Shi Fengâs heart warmed when he heard Zhao Ruoxi speaking. Although he had many things he wished to say, after racking his mind on what he should say, a single, simple sentence left his lips, âIâll be there.â
However, when Manager Xiao heard Zhao Ruoxiâs demand, his originally friendly smile suddenly froze. He then shifted a stiff gaze towards Shi Feng, looking at the youth with disbelieving eyes.
_Just what sort of demonic power does this brat have?_ Manager Xiao could not help but pay more attention to Shi Feng. There must be a reason why the little swindling girl had such an optimistic opinion of him.
Following which, Shi Feng, Wang Cheng, and Wu Chuan walked towards the punching power testing apparatus to begin their examination.