abnabooks Chapter 9: First, secure some initial funding.
Chapter 9: First, secure some initial funding.
"Dude, are you really planning to go?"
Yang Xin was getting a little anxious:
"That place is chaotic; there are no rules in fights. If you get seriously injured, the prize money you get won't even cover the medical expenses. Don't let me see you at my dad's clinic!"
Yang Xin knew that Wang Sheng's family was not well-off, and he was genuinely afraid that he might ruin his classmate's life by saying the wrong thing.
That's a place where people die every day!
Although Yang Xin was indeed a little jealous of Wang Sheng's special ability, even though everyone's potential was the same, Wang Sheng's ability was noticeably stronger and would be of great help in the high school entrance exam.
What's most infuriating is that he has a pretty face that's good at pleasing women, which makes it even more unacceptable!
But Yang Xin wasn't a villain either.
It's not worth sabotaging someone just because they had a bit of bad luck.
"No, I didn't say I wanted to compete. I just wanted to be a spectator, to see how fighting in the underground boxing ring differs from what I learn in school, to broaden my horizons, and maybe even learn something."
Wang Sheng answered calmly.
Yang Xin thought about it and agreed. The hand-to-hand combat at the Wild Ambition Boxing Arena could indeed be quite inspiring for students. He had gone to watch it once and learned a lot of practical combat skills.
Only then was Yang Xin relieved:
"Okay, as long as you're not going to a competition."
Soon, the naive Yang Xin explained to Wang Sheng how to enter the Wild Ambition Fighting Arena, repeatedly instructing him to keep the address a secret and not to tell anyone.
After all, it's an underground gray industry. This kind of thing isn't allowed to exist openly, and you can't find any information about how to get in online. It's basically all spread by word of mouth.
Yang Xin learned about this place from the wounded soldiers his father had been receiving; otherwise, it would be difficult for an average middle school student to know about it.
"Great, now we have a way in."
Wang Sheng thought to himself, "Isn't this just like someone bringing you a pillow when you're sleepy?"
Underground boxing rings are truly a perfect place to die.
Injury and death are things that others would avoid at all costs, but for Wang Sheng, they are things he would flock to.
He secretly memorized the address and then went to test the speed.
[Speed value: 11.5 m/s]
[This represents an increase of 1.7 m/s compared to your test result 26 days ago (9.8 m/s).]
The speed increase was also significant, but it is still within the normal range.
This was not unexpected for Wang Yi. Unless he ran himself to death, his speed could not possibly increase by such a rocket-like rate.
After all the tests were completed, Wang Sheng said goodbye to Yang Xin and left to prepare for entering the underground boxing ring.
"Little brother Wang Sheng, how were the test results? Are you satisfied?"
Before leaving the museum, the receptionist in the lobby suddenly called out to him and struck up a conversation.
Wang Sheng immediately tensed up and said politely:
"I'm fine, thank you for your concern."
He forced his stiff body toward the front door:
"Well, sister, I have something to do, so I'll be going now."
"Okay, take care, and welcome back next time!"
"good......"
Wang Sheng flew away.
"So cute."
The receptionist covered her mouth and chuckled softly.
"I wonder how good his grades are now, whether he can get into high school. If not, then I'll..."
Thinking about it, she pulled up Wang Sheng's test information and was immediately shocked.
"???"
Such great progress?!
......
......
After leaving the gym, Wang Sheng did not head straight to the Wild Ambition Boxing Arena.
The event is usually held in the evening, and it's still early, so he needs to do some preparations.
"First, buy a suitable mask to conceal your identity."
Wang Sheng's biggest worry was being recognized, which would then lead to him getting into trouble with his enemies and implicating his family—that would be a terrible situation.
"Then we need to buy some blood packs, which is even more important."
After being resurrected, his blood, tissues, and other substances will dissipate on their own, which would easily expose his abilities. Therefore, using blood packs as a disguise is an essential step. It must be real blood; you can't just use any paint pack to impersonate him.
If you do these two things well, there shouldn't be any major problems.
"But the biggest problem right now is..."
On the street, Wang Sheng looked helplessly at the sky:
"Where am I supposed to get the money to buy all this stuff?"
As a student from a poor family, his living expenses were practically nonexistent. Yesterday, he didn't have enough money to buy a kitchen knife, so he had to buy it on credit and haggle with the shopkeeper for a long time before he finally got it.
After much thought, it seems the only option is to ask my family for it...
No way! I just showed off in front of my parents... no, I just boasted that I would cover my own living expenses, and now I'm asking for money? That's so embarrassing.
It's still hard to explain what the money is for.
"It seems we have no choice but to... activate Plan B!"
One hour later.
Wang Sheng took a bus and arrived at a villa area that was relatively close to the edge of the city.
Every weekend, Liu Yingwan would return to her family's luxurious villa, which is this place, while on weekdays she would usually stay in a private practice room near the school.
Upon arriving at the gate, Wang Sheng politely greeted the security guard at the gate:
"Brother, I'm here to see my classmate."
He handed over his student ID as he spoke.
"Okay, please fill out the registration form."
Seeing that he was a student, the security guard didn't make things difficult and readily let Wang Sheng in.
Three minutes later.
"Tianshui A13... has been found."
After walking around the villa area, Wang Sheng finally found the second-floor room with the pink curtains drawn.
He pulled a warm pebble from his pocket.
"Whoosh—"
"when!"
The windowpane made a crisp sound.
A minute later, the curtains were drawn back, and Liu Yingwan's little head peeked out.
Her face was flushed, she must have been practicing her martial arts.
Instead of opening the window directly, Liu Yingwan gestured by the window:
"My dad's here. Come find me in an hour."
Wang Sheng narrowed his eyes:
"What does 'You're so handsome, let's be together forever' mean?"
To express his confusion, Wang Sheng decided to make a question mark and an exclamation mark.
He extended one index finger, first bending it into a hook, then slowly straightening it.
Hook, straighten, hook, straighten...
Liu Yingwan tilted her head, blinking her big eyes, seemingly not understanding.
She quickly turned her back and left the window.
"Why did you leave?"
Wang Sheng muttered to himself, and less than a minute later, Liu Yingwan came over with a piece of paper and stuck it on the window:
"Wait for me for an hour."
Now that he understood, Wang Sheng nodded in comprehension.
He glanced at the digital watch on his wrist; it was three in the afternoon, and he could wait until four.
So Wang Sheng found a patch of green grass and lay down there, quietly waiting for time to pass.
......
"Wang Sheng, Wang Sheng."
Liu Yingwan's soft voice reached his ears.
This familiar feeling is really nice.
"How can you fall asleep anywhere? Get up, my dog often pees in this patch of grass."
"Um?!"
Wang Sheng sprang to his feet with a somersault, kicking up a few fallen leaves.
"Haha, just kidding."
Liu Yingwan chuckled and raised her hand to brush a leaf from Wang Sheng's head:
"Why did you come to see me in such a hurry?"