Although Wang Cheng and Wu Chuan didn't say it outright, the expressions on their faces revealed their disdain. If Manager Xiao hadn't been present, they might have taught Shi Feng a good lesson, letting him know the immensity of the world.
The reason they didn't dare act with Manager Xiao present wasn't due to his position in the Beidou Fitness Center, but because of his own strength.
It was because Manager Xiao possessed a strength that made Wang Cheng and Wu Chuan afraid that they didn't dare to speak carelessly. Otherwise, how could geniuses like them have remained silent?
Manager Xiao's full name was Xiao Yan. He was a well-known figure in Jinhai City. In his youth, he was a professional fighter, but after winning a championship, he retired at the peak of his career and joined the Beidou Fitness Center to focus on development.
Even now, in his forties, Xiao Yan still often sparred with some of the city's top fighting athletes, leaving them in admiration.
"Uncle Xiao, why are you so surprised?" Zhao Ruoxi looked at Xiao Yan's expression, a slight curve appearing at the corner of her mouth. "Since you don't believe it, how about making a bet with me?"
Zhao Ruoxi's charming smile made Xiao Yan completely confused. He didn't know what Zhao Ruoxi was up to, but of course, he didn't mind playing along. After all, he and Zhao Ruoxi's father were good brothers, and he had doted on this little princess since she was a child.
"It seems you're quite confident in your classmate Shi Feng, Ruoxi. Since you've said so, I have no choice but to agree. Just tell me what you want to bet, but I'll say it in advance: your Uncle Xiao doesn't have enough influence to get you Tianji Pavilion intelligence browsing permissions." Xiao Yan smiled, already prepared to lose.
Speaking of Tianji Pavilion, Wang Cheng and Wu Chuan behind Xiao Yan were both shocked.
What was Tianji Pavilion?
Every player who had touched virtual reality games knew about it.
With a scroll of the heroes' leaderboard, encompassing all the extraordinary talents under heaven, it could be said that Tianji Pavilion's intelligence-gathering ability in the entire virtual gaming world was unmatched. It was even known as omniscient, and was a very detached existence in the virtual gaming world.
In addition to launching the heroes' leaderboard, Tianji Pavilion also allowed users to search for various intelligence in the virtual gaming world on its official website, but depending on the intelligence, the price to pay would also be different.
If one had a close relationship with Tianji Pavilion, they would have the opportunity to obtain varying degrees of intelligence browsing permissions. This was a dream for virtual game players.
Even Shi Feng, who was preparing for the punch strength test, was surprised. He didn't expect Beidou to have a relationship with Tianji Pavilion.
"I know, I didn't say I was betting on browsing permissions." Although Zhao Ruoxi said so, she was still a little disappointed in her heart. Then she smiled and said, "Then let's bet on three bottles of S-grade nutrient fluid. I know you recently acquired some S-grade nutrient fluid, Uncle Xiao."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan couldn't help but smile wryly. "You little girl, all you ever think about is my meager savings. I finally managed to get a few bottles of S-grade nutrient fluid, and I was planning to reward them to the most outstanding student this time."
Wang Cheng and Wu Chuan, who were standing beside him, felt a surge of heat in their hearts when they heard this, almost thinking they had misheard.
Even C-grade nutrient fluid was considered very luxurious for ordinary people, let alone S-grade nutrient fluid.
S-grade nutrient fluid – this was something that money couldn't buy. It had very significant effects on the body's healing and enhancement, and it even had a great effect on delaying aging. It was known as the water of life in the real world, and even if you could buy it, it would cost one million credit points per bottle. Ordinary people couldn't afford it even if they bankrupted themselves. Only a wealthy organization like Beidou was willing to use this as a reward.
If they had a bottle of S-grade nutrient fluid, they could improve a lot before the provincial youth fighting competition, making them more confident in getting a ranking.
"Uncle Xiao, are you going back on your word? Then I'll tell Sister Bingyu that you're bullying me." Zhao Ruoxi said with a smile.
"You, all you know how to do is bully your Uncle Xiao. Since I've already agreed to it, of course, I won't go back on my word. Tell me, how are we betting?" As soon as Xiao Yan heard the words Bingyu, he agreed without saying a word, completely controlled by Zhao Ruoxi. This stunned Wang Cheng and Wu Chuan.
"Hmm…" After thinking for a while, Zhao Ruoxi shifted her gaze to Wang Cheng and Wu Chuan, then smiled faintly, pointed at the two of them, and said, "Let's use those two."
"What do you want them for? You're not going to have them fight your classmate, are you? Ruoxi, you need to think carefully. Although Wang Cheng and Wu Chuan aren't professional fighters, they're not comparable to ordinary college students." Xiao Yan kindly explained.
Wang Cheng and Wu Chuan also raised their proud heads, deeply agreeing. They were the most outstanding people selected by Beidou.
"Of course not. If I let them fight Shi Feng, it would be too much of a bully." Zhao Ruoxi spoke righteously and very seriously. Even Xiao Yan almost believed her. "So let's use the data from the punch strength test and the reaction test to compete. This way, they'll be convinced, right?"
"…" Wang Cheng and Wu Chuan were completely speechless. They glared at Shi Feng one after another, their eyes full of provocation, as if saying, "With your abilities, you dare to compare with us? Watch me crush you."
"Sigh, what are you thinking all day long? Don't blame me if you lose later." Xiao Yan sighed, then looked at Wang Cheng and Wu Chuan and asked, "What do you two think? If you lose, the reward of S-grade nutrient fluid will be gone. If you win, the reward of S-grade nutrient fluid will be doubled."
"We have no problem at all, but we want to retest and compare the data from the retest. I don't know if that's possible?" Wang Cheng and Wu Chuan had already discussed it and made their request.
This surprised many people. They didn't understand why Wang Cheng and Wu Chuan wanted to retest. The previous data was obtained by selecting the best one after three tests. If they tested again, the data might not be as high.
Only Xiao Yan understood very well and nodded with a smile, "Okay, I knew you two boys were definitely holding back."
Hearing Xiao Yan say this, the others suddenly understood.
"The previous test data was already so high, but they were still holding back. Are these two really high school students?"
"These two are simply too terrifying!"
Many people were amazed by this and cast looks of awe.
However, Shi Feng, who was standing on the side, was not surprised at all. Only Zhao Ruoxi's actions surprised him. He didn't understand why she was doing this.
"I've won you three bottles of S-grade nutrient fluid. It's up to you next. I won't allow you to lose." Zhao Ruoxi walked to Shi Feng's side, smiled charmingly, and didn't give Shi Feng a chance to say no.
Hearing Zhao Ruoxi say this, even Shi Feng understood. It turned out that Zhao Ruoxi had said so much just to win him three bottles of S-grade nutrient fluid.
Shi Feng was about to say thank you, but Zhao Ruoxi blushed slightly and said first, "Don't overthink it. Aren't we friends? I know you've been secretly training like crazy to improve your physical fitness. Since we're friends, it's only right for friends to help each other. As for thanking me, there's no need. If you really want to thank me, next month is my birthday party. You, this busy person, must come. Don't be late."
"I will definitely go." Hearing Zhao Ruoxi say this, Shi Feng felt indescribable warmth in his heart. Although he had many things to say, after thinking about it, he only had these words left on his lips.
However, Xiao Yan, who had walked over, suddenly stiffened his originally kind smile when he heard Zhao Ruoxi say this, looking at Shi Feng in disbelief.
"What kind of magic does this kid have?" Xiao Yan couldn't help but pay more attention to Shi Feng, because there must be a reason why this little swindler was so optimistic about him.
After that, Shi Feng, Wang Cheng, and Wu Chuan walked to the punch strength testing machine and started testing.