Chapter 1 A Good Beating

Zhou Yuhu strode menacingly towards Shi Feng, eager to teach him a lesson.

He'd always sent others to deal with Shi Feng before, but Shi Feng never learned. Today, he would make sure the lesson was etched into Shi Feng's very bones.

The onlookers could already foresee Shi Feng's fate.

In a society that emphasized physical fitness for all, sparring between students was perfectly normal. Even injuries were to be expected, and as long as things didn't go too far, no one would interfere.

But judging by Zhou Yuhu's posture, Shi Feng would be spending at least a month in the hospital. He'd probably have to stand on the podium with a cast on to receive his graduation certificate.

"Hold on, Zhou Yuhu. This is our class. What right do you have as an outsider to bully our classmates?" Zhao Ruoxi's delicate figure suddenly blocked Zhou Yuhu's path. She wasn't intimidated by Zhou Yuhu's imposing aura; instead, she rebuked him.

Zhao Ruoxi's actions surprised everyone. Usually, Zhao Ruoxi was quiet and refined, appearing rather frail. No one expected her to stand up for the class's underachiever and challenge Zhou Yuhu. She was much more resilient than they thought.

"Ruoxi, don't make trouble. Brother Hu is just trying to give Shi Feng some pointers. This is a blessing for Shi Feng. He's always being bullied. With Brother Hu's guidance, he might actually improve and learn how to behave," Lin Feilong explained with a smile. He had long considered Zhao Ruoxi his personal property because of her beauty and alluring figure. He was furious that she would stand up for Shi Feng and his anger towards Shi Feng intensified.

However, he couldn't show it. He simply grabbed Zhao Ruoxi's pale hand, intending to pull her away and prevent her from interfering.

"Lin Feilong, as the pride of our class, are you just going to stand by and watch someone from another class bully us?" Zhao Ruoxi shook off Lin Feilong's hand and looked at him angrily. She had thought Lin Feilong was a decent person and a good choice, especially after his outstanding performance in the Fighting Competition. She didn't expect him to be such a hypocrite.

"Ruoxi, how can you say that? You've misunderstood me. It's Shi Feng's own fault for not knowing how to behave. It's not my problem. Brother Hu is just teaching him a lesson, which will benefit him when he enters society," Lin Feilong said righteously, as if everything he did was for Shi Feng's own good.

"You!" Zhao Ruoxi was angered by Lin Feilong's words. She quickly turned to Shi Feng and said, "Hurry and leave. I'll hold him back."

"This little chick is interesting. She's got some fire. I like it." Zhou Yuhu's eyes scanned Zhao Ruoxi, and he found himself quite taken with her. He couldn't help but grin, a lecherous smile spreading across his face. He reached out to touch Zhao Ruoxi's cheek, having lost interest in Shi Feng.

But before his groping hand could reach Zhao Ruoxi, another hand suddenly slapped it away.

"Zhou Yuhu, if you want to spar, I accept. But just sparring is no fun. Let's make it interesting and add some wagers," Shi Feng said as he stepped forward, grabbing Zhao Ruoxi's arm and pulling her to the side. He looked at Zhou Yuhu with a calm smile.

Zhao Ruoxi was completely caught off guard. Only after being pulled behind Shi Feng did she look at his not-so-tall figure in shock.

When had Shi Feng become so manly?

But she also thought Shi Feng was being foolish. Why would he agree to spar with Zhou Yuhu? Wouldn't that just give Zhou Yuhu more of an excuse to teach him a lesson?

Zhou Yuhu rubbed his reddened hand, furious. He glared at Shi Feng, suddenly noticing that Shi Feng appeared calm and composed, unlike his usual self, where he would get worked up and want to fight. It was as if he had become a different person. He wasn't agitated at all; in fact, he was smiling.

Could his brain be damaged?

Lin Feilong was furious that Shi Feng dared to touch Zhao Ruoxi. He wanted to attack immediately, but he held back, planning to deal with Shi Feng later.

"You dare challenge me, kid? How amusing. I'll put up 1,000 Credits as a wager. If you win, you get the 1,000 Credits. If you lose, you'll kneel down and apologize and compensate me with 1,000 Credits. What do you say? Do you dare to accept?" Zhou Yuhu laughed in anger. He couldn't believe Shi Feng's brain was truly broken if he dared to provoke him.

"That petty wager is all you can offer?" Shi Feng shook his head, disdainfully.

"You've grown quite bold in the few days I haven't seen you. What kind of wager do you want?" Zhou Yuhu was amused. He knew Shi Feng's financial situation. Shi Feng couldn't even afford 1,000 Credits, yet he dared to raise the stakes. Was he rushing to his death? It seemed his brain had really been pinched by a door.

"Don't you have a Beidou Fitness Center membership card that you won in the school's Fighting Competition? Let's use that as the wager. If I lose, I'll compensate you with 10,000 Credits in a month. If you're too scared, then forget it," Shi Feng provoked. In his previous life, Zhou Yuhu had flaunted that membership card in front of others. Now, it would be perfect for him to use for exercise. The Beidou Fitness Center was well-known in Jinhai City, with an elegant environment and state-of-the-art equipment. Regular people weren't even allowed in, and VIP memberships were extremely difficult to obtain, costing around eight or nine thousand Credits.

"Even if I put up that card, I doubt a poor wretch like you has that much money. I don't believe you," Zhou Yuhu sneered.

As Zhou Yuhu said, Shi Feng didn't have a single penny on him, let alone 10,000 Credits. That's why he had said "in a month." However, Zhou Yuhu clearly wasn't buying it and instead mocked him. It seemed his plan was going to fall through.

"Shi Feng, I know your situation. You're so poor you can't even afford a decent meal, yet you're pretending to be rich," Qin Shuyu glanced at Shi Feng, disdainfully.

"I'll provide the 10,000 Credits," Zhao Ruoxi suddenly said.

Seeing Zhao Ruoxi step forward again, Lin Feilong's eyes turned red with rage. He wished he could kill Shi Feng right then and there.

Shi Feng was also stunned, looking at Zhao Ruoxi in surprise. He didn't understand where Zhao Ruoxi got so much money. He didn't know much about her family background, only that they weren't poor. But Zhao Ruoxi actually trusted him so much that she dared to bet her money on him. Their relationship wasn't that close, was it? He couldn't understand it.

Zhao Ruoxi glanced at Shi Feng, aware of the reason for his surprise. To prevent Shi Feng from misunderstanding, she whispered, "I just can't stand Zhou Yuhu's arrogance, so I'm lending it to you. We can lose the battle, but not the spirit. I believe in you."

"Thank you. I'll definitely repay you double," Shi Feng said gratefully.

This money was too important. Now, Zhou Yuhu would definitely agree to the bet. Once he got the membership card, he could start training properly.

The sooner he started training, the better. The earlier he started, the greater the benefits in the future. Zhao Ruoxi could be said to be doing him a great favor. When he earned money in *God's Domain*, he'd give Zhao Ruoxi an extra 10,000 Credits; even that would be too little.

However, Zhao Ruoxi clearly didn't take Shi Feng's words seriously. She just smiled and nodded, not believing that Shi Feng could repay her, let alone double the amount.

"Hahaha, interesting. Then let's go to the arena to sign a contract," Zhou Yuhu licked his lips, even more interested in Zhao Ruoxi. His luck in *God's Domain* today wasn't good, but his luck in reality was excellent. Not only had he found a pretty little chick, but he could also teach Shi Feng a lesson and get 10,000 Credits. It was a blessing in disguise.

Soon, everyone arrived at the school's arena. Under the surveillance of the mainframe, they signed a contract. A contract recognized by the mainframe would also be recognized by law.

Moreover, there were notaries present in the arena. The notaries were usually teachers who taught combat skills at the school. They were skilled and could stop the fight in time if someone was seriously injured.

The students in the class stood below the arena, mocking Shi Feng for being an idiot. Wasn't it better for him to be an invisible person as usual? Now, he was acting like a madman, not only going against Lin Feilong but also provoking Zhou Yuhu, who was even more terrifying than Lin Feilong. He probably wouldn't have a good life in the future.

Qin Shuyu looked at the calm and composed Shi Feng on the arena. He gave off a completely different vibe than before, a faint sense of security. She even felt that this frail Shi Feng had become taller. She shook her head and sneered, "A weakling who hasn't even learned any combat skills, how strong could he be? He dares to challenge Brother Hu now. He's really courting death."