Chapter 83
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The high bounty on Xin Wei's head was posted which is a whopping 1 million city H credits. This bounty was posted by the authorities in the city. Meanwhile, in the underground world, the bounty has already reached as high as 10 million.
There are many Hunters and mercenaries that have been informed and the whole city was in turmoil once again.
While this is happening, inside the Su clan territory in their sect, a scar-faced young man is currently cleaning the grounds.
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It has only been a day since I started in the outer sect as someone assigned to clean the grounds. Nobody is currently looking for trouble from me. In the training ground, while I am sweeping, I saw many disciples training some martial arts moves.
I also saw some of them doing sparring sessions which looks bloody and serious. And yet it seems that nobody minds it. I noticed that the sect is using some kind of medicine that could heal the wounds of the wounded students. It was really miraculous and very mysterious.
As I observed everything in my surroundings, I always make sure to keep a low profile.
I remember what that young man in the sleeping quarters said. Though he seems like he is trying to skive from his duties, he seems crafty enough to escape any dangerous situation. I dare not stand out so that nobody would look for trouble with me. This way I can keep my identity a secret. I still could not get inside the inner sect and into the core sect. If I am discovered early, who knows what would happen?
I've already known the bounty on my head from the news when I accidentally heard it on the radio. It was 1 million; it seems that the syndicate is really out to get me. But who would have known that I am hiding in this place?
As I clean the courtyard I suddenly noticed a large group of people coming in my direction. When I noticed this, I could not help but sigh.
I tried to get out of trouble, and yet trouble came rushing in my direction. Now I'm thinking about how to beat these guys without raising any suspicion.
"Are you the new guy?" a tall and fit young man asked as he walked in front of me.
"I am Hong… I am here to challenge you to a duel…" he said with a smirk.
According to the rules in the outer sect, anyone can challenge their opponent. Besides the points, one could also get the opponent's rank if the loser is higher than the winner. But many would challenge those in the lower ranks especially those that do not belong to any faction.
And so, in the eyes of the many, I am a piece of meat ready to be chopped. But it seems that many are afraid to challenge me, I can tell it in their eyes.
However, this one seems not afraid. So even though I am reluctant, I also wanted to know how far this guy can go.
"Alright… But I have ten points… I want to put everything on the line. Can you also put ten points?" I suddenly asked.
When they heard this everyone showed a slight surprise on their faces. I could even hear many began whispering to each other.
"I knew that this guy is not simple. I'm glad that I did not challenge him…"
"I know, right? If he is not afraid to put all of his points on the line, then he is confident of his win. He might be someone who is hiding his strength."
"Damn it, I knew that he is not that simple from that scar on his face alone on can tell that he is an expert fighter."
"Do you really think he is that strong? I don't think so. I think that this is just bluff. He might even be trembling under that façade…"
"We shall see in this fight. If this guy is really something I would not dare challenge him. But then… Hehe…"
I could hear them talking even though their voices are in a hushed tone. Upon hearing them, some idea came to my mind. I suddenly formulate a plan on how to defeat my enemies without showing them too much of my skills, and I might even tempt more people to fight against me with this method.
We agreed on the bet and an elder in the outer sect walk forward to preside over the official match.
On top of the ring, the man in front of me is showing extreme excitement on his face while he walks to the center.
Our two figures meet each other in the center of the platform.
"This is an official duel, do not kill each other deliberately. If you still have one breath in you, we might be able to save your life no matter what happened." the elder said while standing in the middle.
"Ready!... Fight!" he shouted as his figure suddenly dashed outside the ring.
His movement speed is very fast which astounded me a little.
With the signal, the man named Hong suddenly rushed towards me while positioning his hand to the side. With his fingers clenched into a fist, I know that he is going to throw his punch towards my face.
Swoosh!!!
His fist came towards my face; I quickly dodge it while taking a step back. He then continues attacking my face while dashing forward, as I dodge while stepping back.
The two of us began to run around the ring in this manner. Whenever I am nearing a corner, I would follow the curve and dodge. Though his movement is a bit smooth and he seems to be using some kind of skill, but I knew that his technique is not that refined.
This guy seems to be using a basic karate attack which I am already familiar with. And so it was easy for me to block and dodge his punches.
Suddenly, I noticed that this guy seem to have lost his momentum and his stamina. Upon seeing this, I quickly grab this opportunity to make my move.
I suddenly 'accidentally' slid down and got off balance. As my figure lean backward, the punch of the young man flew past me and he too came tumbling towards me.
Seeing the falling figure, I showed a frightened expression on my face and suddenly leaned my head forward.
Upon doing that, my forehead directly hit the bridge of his nose with a loud cracking sound.
When the two of us fell to the ground, I immediately clutch my forehead and rub it in pain.
"Arrgghh!!! My nose! My nose is broken!" he cried as he rolls around on the floor.
I tried to quickly pick myself up from the ground and looks at him in a grimace while rubbing my forehead. Upon doing this, my forehead slowly turns red. I need to show them that my forehead is bruised if not then they would not believe this feint.
I suddenly walk to the side and in front of everyone's surprised expression. I suddenly kick the young man on his stomach. I kick and kick as if I am in a panic.
"Stop! Stop! I give up!" he shouted in pain.
I lifted my foot but the referee appears in front of me to stop the fight.
"This fight…" the referee was not able to finish his words when suddenly the guy named Hong jump to his feet and rushed towards me.
I have already expected such a despicable act. So I showed a panicked expression and began stepping backward hurriedly.
Then suddenly I fell down on the ground and Hong stepped on my stomach. Then he slipped and was thrown to a cement pillar on the side.
Bang!
His head hit the pillar as he fainted on the spot.
The referee was a bit dumbfounded and just shook his head.
Without Hong's consent and since he is already unconscious, ten points were deducted from him and I got his place in the rankings, which is rank 180. So out of the 200 plus students in the rankings, my rank which is the last, I immediately jump 20 plus ranks and landed to rank 180.
"Match end!" shouted the elder.
But he did not leave the stage. He already knew what is happening, but this is still a part of the rules in the outer sect. Others can still challenge me if they wanted to.
"I challenge you!" shouted one of the people with Hong.
This time, it is a burly young man with a large snake tattoo in his arms.
"I am Lao Qiming, and you are?" he said while walking to the stage.
"I am Fu Chou…" I said while pretending to be catching my breath and clutching my stomach in pain.
As I look at the next challenger, I slightly show a fearful gaze, but I also show him that I will not give up just like that.
And so, my next challenge begins.