13: The promised oath

"At that time, you will only be able to leave the city, living a life of constant hiding and uncertainty, and then one day die at the mouth of a Yao Beast, and your family..."

Before Mr. Chen could finish speaking, Su Lei suddenly laughed.

"I'll give you a warning too."

"Before they get their hands on me, half of the people here will die."

"As for whether Mr. Chen is among them... I don't know."

The private room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop, and the faces of several people instantly turned pale as they involuntarily shrank into the corner.

"Thunderclap... it truly lives up to its nickname."

Mr. Chen shook his head lightly, then suddenly changed the subject.

"The three of you are veterans who retired from the battlefield."

"The Ogre lost his mind and became a beast, Qin Ming lost his spirit and pride and became a good-for-nothing."

He looked directly into Su Lei's eyes and slowly said, "And you... you are a pure Martial Artist."

"To be honest, I admire you. If you're willing, work for me from now on."

"At least in Jiangnan City, I can give you everything you want."

Su Lei did not reply.

He just gave the other party a deep look, then turned and walked out the door.

The crowd parted like a tide, everyone unconsciously making way, watching his figure gradually disappear into the darkness.

...

After a long time, only two people remained in the private room.

"Father, he killed Qin Ming, are we just going to let it go?"

Elder Chen rose from the sofa, looking down at the "Ogre" still eating in the octagon cage.

"What a fourth-rank Martial Artist couldn't do, he, a second-rank Martial Artist, accomplished."

The young man frowned, "That's because of his perception ability..."

"Exactly." Elder Chen gently shook the wine glass in his hand, letting out a sigh of emotion, "Perhaps there is something we want on Su Lei."

"Do you think... Su Lei is a gene mutant?"

An astonishing glint burst forth in Elder Chen's eyes.

"I prefer to call it Awakening."

"Some people are born with a gift from heaven, possessing extraordinary power like a Yao Beast."

"Although the Ogre was an accident, it is also a subject worth studying."

"It's just a pity that the group has been researching for several years, spending nearly ten billion, but still hasn't been able to perfectly replicate this coincidence."

"Su Lei is a rare experimental sample, and research is not an overnight matter. It would be even better if he is willing to cooperate proactively."

"Tomorrow, prepare a generous gift and visit him on behalf of the group."

...

On the bus.

Su Lei looked at the neon lights outside the window.

The scenes from the underground boxing arena just now kept replaying in his mind.

Even now, his heart was still surging, unable to calm down for a long time.

His phone suddenly vibrated in his pocket, pulling him back to reality.

He took out his phone; it was a new message.

"[Your account has been credited, income amount 500,000 yuan, balance 501,320 yuan...]"

Su Lei was slightly stunned.

He had been regretting the bonus, but he didn't expect the other party to proactively transfer the money, and even an extra two hundred thousand.

Without a moment of hesitation, he continuously pressed his finger on the screen for a while.

Only after seeing the debt completely zeroed out did he let out a sigh of relief.

Looking at the balance of three hundred and eighty thousand, a feeling of unprecedented satisfaction and relief filled his heart.

A few-minute boxing match solved a problem that had plagued him for many years.

It wasn't that he hadn't considered accepting Mr. Chen's invitation and continuing to fight in the underground boxing ring.

But... Qin Ming's matter still troubled him.

Su Lei knew his shortcomings.

He was not good with words, and even less skilled at figuring out other people's thoughts.

If it weren't for the Meditation Technique strengthening his senses, inadvertently overhearing the conversation of the people in the private room,

He would probably still be kept in the dark by the villain Qin Ming,

Even if he passed this hurdle, he would still be inexplicably ambushed and killed in the future!

In that world filled with money and darkness, every step was like walking on a knife's edge.

In the arena battle, the Meditation Technique also played an immeasurable role.

If he had clashed head-on with the Ogre, he probably wouldn't have lasted even ten seconds!

"Still too weak..."

Su Lei sighed, secretly making a resolution.

The Sonic Oscillation Method and Meditation Technique were the keys to his step-by-step strengthening.

The Sonic Oscillation Method had already replaced his normal breathing.

As for the Meditation Technique... he had to set aside at least four hours a day to practice it.

Besides Qi and Mental Energy, Moves also needed to be taken seriously.

As a Martial Artist, abandoning Moves would be no different from a wild beast; the "Ogre" was a good example.

Although he had completed his Martial Artist certification and received several Move classics from the Martial Artist army back then, they were all common D-rank Cultivation Techniques.

The advantage was that they were simple to learn and quick to master, while the disadvantage was that their power was unremarkable.

His company's captain knew a C-rank Martial Arts Move.

Every punch he threw carried a hidden force.

No matter how strong the enemy's external defense was, it was useless; the force directly penetrated the internal organs, causing fatal damage.

He had used this Move to eliminate countless troublesome insect Yao Beasts on the battlefield.

He had also personally witnessed someone on the battlefield wielding an alloy battle saber.

The saber light was like a shadow, cutting his way out of an encirclement of dozens of Yao Beasts, yet without a speck of blood on him.

Although high-rank Cultivation Techniques were sold on the market, their prices were often extremely expensive.

The lowest price for a C-rank Cultivation Technique started at a million, and Cultivation Techniques above C-rank were even more priceless, unobtainable even if one wanted to buy them.

Without substantial financial support, most Martial Artists remained unknown throughout their lives, merely having the halo of a Martial Artist more than ordinary people.

...

The bus slowly pulled into the station.

After getting off the bus, the night wind, carrying the coolness of early autumn, blew over him.

Su Lei didn't go straight home but turned in the direction of the commercial street.

After walking for ten minutes, he stopped in front of a boutique women's clothing store.

The mannequin in the display window evoked old memories.

To save money,

Over the years, his family had never eaten out once, and his wife had never bought a new dress.

Last year, when they passed by here, his wife's cautious yet longing gaze.

When he turned his head, she hurriedly averted her eyes, smiling and saying, "It's too expensive, let's go home."

This matter had always been a thorn in his heart.

Now that he had money, he had to make up for that past regret...

By the time Su Lei returned home with large shopping bags, it was already late.

Li Xue凝 emerged from the bedroom, yawning.

A nightgown could not conceal her alluring figure, with black lace outlining her graceful and provocative curves.

Su Lei's mouth went dry, and his heart, which had just calmed down with great difficulty, became restless again.

"Why are you just coming back now?"

"Are you hungry? I'll get you..."

She suddenly froze, her gaze fixed on the shopping bags with brand logos.

"Your favorite dress, and a handbag." Su Lei smiled, holding up the bags, "I didn't know which one you'd like, so I bought all the latest popular styles."

"Are you crazy?" Li Xue凝's face suddenly changed, "Even if you have money, you can't be so..."

Su Lei pulled her tightly into his arms, "All the money owed has been paid off."

The delicate body in his arms trembled violently.

"All, all paid off..."

Li Xue凝 looked up, her eyes filled with disbelief.

Su Lei gently stroked her nose, "That's right, it's paid off, and there's still hundreds of thousands left. Tomorrow, I'll take you all out for a luxurious meal."

Li Xue凝 still felt like she was dreaming until Su Lei took out his phone and showed her the balance.

She snatched the phone, and although it was just a short string of numbers, she looked at it carefully several times, turning it over and over.

There was no surprise as she had imagined, but rather a look of nervousness.

"Honestly, what exactly did you do today!"

Su Lei was silent for a moment.

Whether good or bad, he didn't want to deceive the woman who loved him in front of him.

"Underground boxing match."

Before he finished speaking, he felt his wife's body tremble violently.

"People can die there!" Li Xue凝 tightly clutched his clothes, "It doesn't matter if life is a bit tight, as long as you can be safe and sound..."

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

"No, I want you to promise!"

Looking at the pouting Li Xue凝, Su Lei helplessly raised his right hand.

"Alright, alright, I swear."

"For you and the children, no matter what I encounter in the future..."

"Even if it means death, I will live!"

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