26: Qian Lai wants to duel, and he wants me to make the first move?

“Qian Lei, Qian Fei?” Meng Yun chuckled, “Your brothers’ names are really interesting.”

Qian Lei, dressed in a 654 Bureau officer’s uniform, was expressionless. He beckoned to Meng Yun, “I heard you’re also a Golden Core expert. Want to spar?”

Although he said that, Qian Lei already had the intention to strike hard.

This kid actually made Sun Liang disregard his own face and publicly slap Qian Fei. Where was Qian Lei supposed to put his face?

Being suppressed by such an unknown newcomer, he wouldn't be able to mix in the 654 Bureau anymore!

Although he wouldn't kill him, at the very least, he had to make Meng Yun unable to get out of bed for half a month, missing the opportunity to explore the cultivation dynasty ruins!

Numerous thoughts flashed through his mind. He looked at Meng Yun's inexplicable expression and spoke indifferently again, “What, are you scared?”

Meng Yun quickly shook his head, “Who told you I’m Golden Core? If we fight, aren’t you afraid people will say you’re bullying the weak?”

“You’re not Golden Core?” Qian Lei’s gaze sharpened, “It doesn’t matter. You can make the first move. Just use all your strength.”

Meng Yun sneered inwardly.

If he’s not Golden Core, does he have to be Foundation Establishment?

Be bold, is Nascent Soul not okay?

If you can’t do it, it doesn’t mean others can’t. If you’re weak, practice more!

However, with Qian Lei being so aggressive, Meng Yun naturally wouldn’t swallow his anger.

“Alright, but I need witnesses. How about we go to the Bureau to fight?” Meng Yun suggested.

“The Bureau?” Qian Lei laughed, “You’ve got guts. There’s a trial ground there. Let’s go.”

Qian Lei didn't want to waste any more words with Meng Yun. He worried he would grow mold if he stayed in this shabby, slum-like house for too long.

With one step, he had already appeared a thousand meters away.

“If you want a beating, then don’t blame me.” Meng Yun was expressionless, silently mourning for Officer Qian Lei in his heart.

His mind is smaller than a green bean, but he won't go far!

Meng Yun was already thinking about how to make Qian Lei lose without too much pain.

An early Nascent Soul fighting a peak Golden Core, the combat power difference is more than ten times. How should he hold back? Waiting online, it’s quite urgent.

Meng Yun didn’t move, but he had already disappeared from his original spot.

A Nascent Soul, having extreme control over his physical body, even the mysterious spirit can now leave the body for a moment.

Not to mention movement methods that break the limits of vision.

Meng Yun desperately suppressed his speed, just barely managing to trail behind Qian Lei, so as not to accidentally overtake him.

Qian Lei looked back and saw Meng Yun with a pained expression, gritting his teeth and persevering. His disdain grew even stronger.

He can’t keep up with this speed? This is only 70% of his ability.

With the intention of giving Meng Yun a grand display of power, Qian Lei’s spiritual energy surged, and his full speed erupted.

Accelerate, accelerate, charge!!!

Meng Yun? Go eat dust behind him!

Meng Yun pouted, exerted a little force, and then secretly thought, “Not good.”

He accidentally overtook Qian Lei by five li!

His mind stirred, and his figure disappeared from his original spot.

Qian Lei felt a blur before his eyes, thinking Meng Yun had overtaken him. In his shock, he quickly looked back and found Meng Yun following behind him with lingering fear, which made him finally relax.

Good, good, this guy is indeed far behind him.

With their own ulterior motives, the two quickly arrived at the vast forest, entering the 654 Bureau through the giant metal beast’s mouth.

“Good day, Minister Qian!”

“Good day, Minister!”

Numerous staff members in blue and white uniforms stood at attention and saluted when they saw Qian Lei, their expressions solemn.

“Hello everyone.” Qian Lei walked with his hands behind his back, nodding reservedly, seemingly enjoying the pleasure that power brought.

It wasn’t until the two disappeared down the corridor that a few staff members, still with lingering fear, began to whisper and gossip:

“Hey, that kid, Meng Yun, did you see him?”

“I think he’s going to have bad luck.”

“Hiss~ I heard that Sun Liang seems to have a limp. Before he limped, Minister Qian entered his office…”

“Tsk tsk, Meng Yun is in for it now,” someone shook their head and suggested, “Looking at their direction, it’s the trial ground. How about we go take a look?”

“Let’s go take a look, let’s go!”

Unbeknownst to them, many idle personnel had already begun to gather at the trial ground.

Golden Core level battles were not something they saw very often.

…

654 Bureau Infirmary.

“What?” Sun Liang slapped his thigh, “Hiss, Meng Yun is going to duel Qian Lei at the trial ground?”

He was greatly alarmed. Having just truly sparred with Qian Lei, his limping leg made him clearly aware of Qian Lei’s terrifying power.

The so-called top person below Nascent Soul was definitely not an exaggeration!

No matter how strong Brother Meng Yun was, facing the cunning and experienced Qian Lei, he was probably doomed to fail!

“No, I have to go persuade him!” Sun Liang hopped out of the infirmary on one leg.

Strictly speaking, Qian Fei was hit by him in a moment of impulse, and it had nothing to do with Brother Meng Yun!

Moreover, they even drank happily together in the historical fault of the Wu Dynasty, at that imperial palace ruin!

(Note: The third simulation changed the outcome of the Wu Dynasty, and the real-world experience will also be slightly altered.)

Meng Yun, who was unaware of the widespread attention he had attracted, had already arrived at the trial ground.

Facing a layout similar to an ancient Roman gladiator arena, Meng Yun also felt a sense of novelty.

He made a move to jump in, but Qian Lei stopped him.

“What? Don’t want to fight anymore?” Meng Yun wondered.

“No, you’re new and don’t understand. Here, duels must have a wager.” Qian Lei said.

“Wager?” Meng Yun was amused when he heard that. Why was someone rushing to give him money?

Meng Yun honestly said, “I seem to be quite poor. At most, I can only offer my salary and contribution points.”

“I don’t care for your small change. How about this,” Qian Lei laughed, “If you lose, you apologize to my brother Qian Fei properly, and then be his attendant for a month, how about that?”

“My goodness, this Qian Lei is truly inhumane…” Some busybodies, hearing the conversation, began to transmit their voices secretly and communicate.

“Exactly, for a Golden Core expert to be an attendant for a good-for-nothing, he really knows how to humiliate people.”

“Alas, I think this Meng Yun won’t be able to stand up. He’s going to suffer greatly…”

“That’s not necessarily true. I’m quite optimistic about Meng Yun. Didn’t they say he blew up several instruments?”

“Hah, electronic trash from the equipment department, it’s normal for them to break.”

“Hmm… that’s true.”

A group of people were expressionless, but secretly they were wildly gossiping through telepathy.

Meng Yun no longer felt any pity for Qian Lei. He sneered and said, “I agree. What if I win?”

“You?” Qian Lei shook his head indifferently. Although he didn’t believe Meng Yun had any chance of winning, he still had to maintain appearances:

“What do you say?”

“I say, if I win, you give me ten million spirit stones?” Meng Yun demanded with a grand opening.

Spirit stones are minerals that were gradually mined after the spiritual energy recovery, and they have miraculous effects on ability users’ cultivation.

However, for Meng Yun, they only accelerate the refresh time of the Simulator’s anchor points.

According to the Blue Star exchange rate, a standard spirit stone sells for about one hundred yuan, but it’s a price without a market.

Ten million spirit stones, that’s… one billion yuan!

Qian Lei was directly angered to laughter, “Although you can’t possibly win, I won’t agree to such an outrageous condition.”

“One hundred thousand spirit stones, that’s the limit I can offer.” Qian Lei said.

“Fine, a hundred thousand it is!” Meng Yun wasn’t being difficult either. Anyway, it was a one-move affair. Earning ten million yuan easily with one move, only a fool wouldn’t do it.

“Come sign it.” Meng Yun suggested.

“Sign?” Qian Lei said with a laugh, “Are you really that eager to be my brother’s attendant?”

Meng Yun completely ignored him, his face as calm as an ancient well.

With a flourish of his pen, swish, swish, swish, the signing was complete.

“Don’t sign… Oh no!” The belated Sun Liang, watching Meng Yun finish the last stroke, slapped his thigh in frustration.

“Ow ow ow!!!” He cried out in pain again.

“Oh, Brother Liang.” Meng Yun greeted him with a smile, “What happened to your leg?”

“It’s nothing, nothing at all.” Sun Liang waved his hand with a bitter expression.

“I hit him.” Qian Lei suddenly spoke.

Meng Yun: ?

“I said, I hit him.” Qian Lei repeated, thinking Meng Yun hadn’t heard clearly.

Meng Yun showed no expression upon hearing this, then glanced at the evasive Sun Liang, and subsequently leaped into the trial ground.

He stood in the center of the arena and beckoned to Qian Lei:

“You—come here!”

Looking at Meng Yun’s swaggering appearance, Qian Lei couldn’t help but smile and shake his head.

He was still young after all.

Young and impetuous, unable to keep his composure.

He would help this newcomer settle down!

The wind whistled as Qian Lei landed steadily opposite Meng Yun.

“Come on, you can make your move.” Qian Lei stood with his hands behind his back, looking like a master.

All the staff members and Sun Liang, among others, widened their eyes, with various expressions, looking down at the two below.

“What are you looking at?” A powerful voice rang out.

Sun Liang turned his head, instantly respectful, “Director Zhou, you’ve arrived.”

Zhou Yinhe, the Director of the Yunhai City branch, listened to everyone’s explanation and then also looked down at the center.

He pointed at Meng Yun and said, “Old Sun, is he the Golden Core newcomer you mentioned, Meng Yun?”

“Yes.” Sun Liang said through gritted teeth.

He was silent for a moment, then spoke again, “How about I put aside my old face and call a halt to their fight?”

“Call a halt?” Zhou Yinhe had a playful look on his face, “Why? Are you worried that this Meng Yun will lose?”

“Uh…” Sun Liang was a little embarrassed, being seen through by Zhou Yinhe.

“Let’s watch first. I actually think Meng Yun might not lose.” After Zhou Yinhe finished speaking, he no longer paid attention to the subtly changing expressions of those around him and began to focus intently on the trial ground.

Heh heh, he was also looking forward to this match.

Meng Yun…

If he won, wouldn’t there be a better candidate for the next plan?