“Alright, stop talking nonsense. I just see Lin Rong as a younger sister.”
Song Jian shook his head, completely oblivious to the hint of disappointment in the girl’s eyes.
“I came here for my own reasons. To be honest with you, this Red Scale Fighting Club isn’t as simple as it seems.
Since you’ve joined, take it seriously. If you can master the Fighting Technique, there will be many benefits in the future.”
As he spoke, as if remembering something, his gaze swept around, and his words abruptly stopped.
No matter how his companions questioned him, he wouldn't say another word.
Hu Qi, who was standing nearby, raised an eyebrow, feeling a bit regretful.
But he could only give up the idea of eavesdropping and concentrate on eating.
Time quietly slipped away.
After finishing his meal, Hu Qi ordered a bubble tea at a nearby mall and sat there enjoying the air conditioning.
When it was almost time, he got up and walked towards the Red Scale Club.
The afternoon trial class quickly ended. He checked the time, it was exactly 2:30 PM.
The weather was unusually muggy, and the sun was scorching hot.
A few white clouds floated across the azure sky, and walking outside felt like being near a blazing furnace.
His skin felt tight from the scorching heat.
The listless chirping of cicadas occasionally drifted from the trees in the distant green belt.
When he reached the roadside, he found that his electric bike, which had been parked in the shade of a tree, was now fully exposed to the sun due to the setting sun, and the black seat was scalding hot.
Seeing this, Hu Qi unscrewed the cap of his mineral water bottle and poured some water onto the seat. Visibly, the water stains instantly disappeared.
Fortunately, the temperature dropped.
Hu Qi then got on his electric bike and sped home.
That day, he spent another few dozen yuan.
Looking at the food delivery box on the bike, a thought involuntarily arose in Hu Qi’s mind! Was he going to become a food delivery driver?
But if he did, his plan to learn the Fighting Technique would likely have to be postponed.
Through what he had learned in the past few days, Hu Qi’s ideas had already changed.
In this world, fighting seems to be highly esteemed, even incorporated into national competitions.
As long as one’s strength reaches a certain level and they obtain a certification, their monthly salary can range from tens of thousands to over a hundred thousand.
Some Fighting Technique masters even receive hundreds of thousands in prize money from a single match.
It could be said that the speed of earning money is closely tied to one’s own strength.
In other words, the stronger one is, the faster they earn money.
Although Hu Qi didn't know the reason for the Xi Ya Federation's actions, this didn't prevent him from setting it as his goal.
Although he could choose to find a job, earn some money, and then use the Scarlet Modifier to improve his cooking skills, he could accumulate a considerable family fortune in the future.
But this was not what his heart desired.
Working a regular job was something he had to do in the past out of helplessness.
But now with the Scarlet Modifier in hand, he yearned for a different lifestyle.
Therefore, working a regular job was absolutely impossible; he would never work a regular job again in this life.
“If all else fails, I’ll go back and write down the lyrics I remember to see if I can sell them for some money, or borrow some from the original owner’s aunt…”
Just as Hu Qi was contemplating his grand money-making scheme, the traffic light ahead turned red.
He squeezed the brake and pulled over to the side of the road to wait.
At this moment, a young man with a gray sling bag, looking down at his phone, passed by on his right.
“Hey, have you heard?… Paper Crane Pay has changed to Paper Crane Service now! My credit limit is eighty thousand, go check yours!”
A faint, cheerful GG sound emanated from the phone.
However, it was accompanied by the man’s increasingly distant low curses.
“What a stupid GG, laughing so happily, acting as if I don’t have to pay it back after borrowing, ridiculous!”
Hu Qi witnessed this scene, his expression shifting slightly.
He seemed to be deep in thought.
That’s right, why didn’t I think of that?
If he didn't have money, couldn't he just borrow it?
Paper Crane App is one of the top social software in the Xi Ya Federation, and the original owner also had an account.
Thinking of this, he immediately twisted the handlebar and sped up.
Before long, he was back home.
…
“Dear user, your savings card account ending in 5969 was opened by UnionPay on July 12th at 4:26 AM. The current credit limit is 30,000 yuan, and the repayment date is next month…”
Inside the rented room, the cold air from the air conditioner carried a white mist, providing a refreshing coolness.
On the bed, looking at the message about the newly opened credit limit, a smile appeared on Hu Qi’s face.
Not bad. With these 30,000 yuan, it was enough to solve his immediate urgent needs.
As for the repayment issue next month, he would cross that bridge when he came to it. Why rush?
As long as his strength improved.
By then, getting a professional certificate would make repaying this small amount of money effortless.
Thinking of this, he immediately got up, moved to the center of the room, cleared away the clutter, and then stripped off his upper clothes, standing shirtless.
With a thought, he summoned the panel.
His gaze fell upon 【Comprehensive Fighting Technique】.
Immediately, information and images from Chen Wu’s previous explanation surfaced in his mind.
This was a hidden function of the Modifier.
It could record information about the most basic skills, allowing one to master them without practice.
However, this method was still inferior to having a teacher, as some movements might not be effectively observed.
Immediately, he raised his arm and assumed the starting stance of the first form of Comprehensive Fighting Technique: Cannon Fist!
Time passed.
The Golden Crow was setting, and the twilight glow slanted into the room through the gaps in the curtains, painting the room with a layer of afterglow.
“Hoo…”
Hu Qi was breathing heavily, wiping his face with a tissue.
At this moment, he was drenched in sweat, his black shorts clung tightly to his body, and he felt a sore, aching sensation all over, which was due to practicing Comprehensive Fighting Technique for too long.
After stopping, the Yang Yuan Breathing Method automatically operated, as if every breath could expel the stale Qi from his body, thereby absorbing fresh oxygen from the air.
Hu Qi could clearly feel the fatigue in his body diminishing.
Then, he reached out and massaged his body. This method could accelerate the activation of sore muscles.
Coupled with the existence of the breathing method, the two complemented each other.
A few minutes later, the fatigue and soreness in Hu Qi’s body had completely disappeared.
After a quick rinse, Hu Qi lay on the bed and ordered takeout.
Practicing fighting consumes a lot of physical energy, so naturally, he had to eat well.
Otherwise, over a long period, his body would definitely not be able to bear it, and his Qi and blood would inevitably be depleted, which would be putting the cart before the horse.
While waiting for the takeout, Hu Qi picked up the clothes he had changed out of, preparing to wash them.
Ding dong!
Suddenly, the phone placed nearby vibrated, its screen automatically lit up, and a message popped up.
Seeing this, Hu Qi shook off the water from his hands and reached out to tap it open.
“…It is suspected that wild beasts have escaped into the city, causing multiple injuries. A city-wide search has now begun.
During this period, citizens are advised to go out less at night and try to go in groups to avoid unexpected encounters.
If you have any clues, please call the police…”
Looking at the sender of the message, it was clearly an official mass text.
“Wild beasts?”
Hu Qi’s expression shifted slightly, thinking of the woman who had lost a leg, whom he had seen before being discharged from the hospital yesterday.
Thanks to boss Xiaoluo for the 100 Qidian coin reward, boss yssyxllcz for the 100 Qidian coin reward, book friend 20211230205528150 for the 100 Qidian coin reward, boss 20221006155222892 for the 1700 Qidian coin reward, boss Xiatongxi for the 100 Qidian coin reward, book friend 20230316205849413 for the 1005 Qidian coin reward, and boss Zhuzhushao for the 100 Qidian coin reward.
(Typed manually, there might be errors, please forgive, haha)
Also, thanks to all the bosses for your monthly tickets and recommendation tickets, thank you.