Chapter 30: Bro, Stop Showing Off!!

Chapter 30: Bro, Stop Showing Off!!

"I've already observed the situation."

"The residents here are all ordinary people!"

"Even the fat guy on stage, if he's a true Mighty Man, he still can't surpass Chen Kai's strength as a super-being!"

Jiang Hebin spoke with confidence on his face.

The reason he wanted to recruit Song Haitang was because of her Burn Fruit Ability.

Although this girl had a burden, she was still the top student in Class A, no matter what.

Not only did she have talent, but she also had the strength.

As for Zhao Zheng?

From start to finish, Jiang Hebin never once looked him in the eye, completely treating Zhao Zheng as if he didn't exist.

Zhao Zheng didn't mind this treatment.

He quietly watched these people.

Even if Song Haitang eventually decided to form a temporary alliance with them, Zhao Zheng didn't care.

After all, this so-called temporary alliance wouldn't affect his earnings.

At this moment, the guy named Chen Kai, a strong young lad, had already stepped onto the wrestling ring.

Seeing this, the host exclaimed loudly, "Wow, it seems like our Mr. Peter wants to win the championship this year, but it won't be easy! Another new challenger has stepped up to the ring."

"Let's give a round of applause for the new challenger! May he put on an exciting show."

As the host's words fell, the audience below politely clapped.

The host stepped aside, leaving the stage to the two protagonists.

The big fat Peter stared at Chen Kai without restraint, grinning menacingly, "Kid, you're about to say goodbye to your right hand!"

He didn't hide his words at all, speaking loudly on purpose.

Instantly, many of his supporters in the audience cheered.

In response, Chen Kai merely smiled coldly, refraining from any trash talk.

The arm-wrestling contest between the two began.

With the host's signal, both men exerted force with their right arms.

The spectators below the ring could clearly see the bulging veins and taut muscles on their arms.

Then, both men's expressions changed! The fat Peter was shocked, and the previous ease was gone.

Chen Kai's face also turned serious.

Judging by their stance, they seemed to have met their match in terms of strength.

After a brief struggle, neither could gain the upper hand.

Just as the two were locked in a stalemate, Peter spoke up, "Kid, I must say, you've surprised me. But if this is all the strength you have, you're done for!"

A sinister grin spread across his face.

Correspondingly, Chen Kai's expression changed, clearly sensing that the fat guy was about to unleash another burst of power...

This surge of power finally broke the balance between them, leaving Chen Kai unable to continue, resulting in a quick defeat.

"Thud!"

Chen Kai's hand slammed heavily onto the stage.

Fortunately, he was a Steelman descendant, and his fists could steel themselves, providing incredible defense, so he wasn't injured.

However, Chen Kai was extremely annoyed with the fat Peter and seemed eager to rush up and finish him off.

But in the end, Chen Kai held back, giving Peter a cold glance before leaving the stage without a word.

For now, the task at hand was the priority.

It would be unwise to start a conflict with the town residents at this moment.

Chen Kai understood this.

Below the stage, Jiang Hebin's expression changed slightly when he saw Chen Kai lose.

He couldn't quite believe it!

For a moment, he was speechless...

Earlier, he had boasted confidently, acting as if victory was guaranteed, but now he was getting slapped in the face, which was embarrassing. Jiang Hebin, being young and image-conscious, felt too awkward to look at Song Haitang.

Fortunately, Song Haitang wasn't interested in his embarrassment and didn't mock him. She simply said to Zhao Zheng, "Zhao Zheng, let's go!"

"Don't rush!"

Zhao Zheng didn't move.

He smiled and said, "Wait a bit longer. Let me go up and get the prize money."

The crowd was stunned.

If this had happened earlier, Jiang Hebin and the others would have mocked Zhao Zheng for his arrogance.

Even Chen Kai, with a Strength attribute over 40, was no match for the big guy, so how could Zhao Zheng, a waste, have any confidence?

But now, after having just lost face, they couldn't bring themselves to say those words...

However, the looks Jiang Hebin and the others gave Zhao Zheng were still filled with disdain and ridicule.

Even Song Haitang's pretty face showed nothing but confusion.

"How do you plan to win the prize money?"

"Of course, by relying on my strength! What, do you think I'll cheat?"

"Zhao Zheng, we've already wasted a lot of time here, and we don't have much time left..."

"Precisely because we've wasted too much time here, there's no more time to waste. This opportunity is good, so let's not miss it!"

"But..."

Zhao Zheng smiled and interrupted Song Haitang, saying as he walked, "Just stay here, don't move. I'll go buy some oranges... I'll be right back!"

Song Haitang's pretty face darkened.

In this world, there was also the classic essay "The Shadow."

...

As Zhao Zheng stepped onto the wrestling ring, he was not greeted by the host's warm welcome but instead by a chorus of boos from the crowd.

Zhao Zheng's physique was quite average, and he had a typical normal person's build.

He didn't look like a mighty man at all!

No one would bet on him.

Even the host looked at Zhao Zheng with skepticism.

"Sir, are you here to participate in the arm wrestling competition?"

"If I'm not participating, why would I be up here?" Zhao Zheng retorted.

"Sorry, but your appearance is very different from what everyone imagines a mighty man to be, so..."

"Cut the chatter," Zhao Zheng said calmly. "Let's get started!"

"Alright then! Well... good luck, sir!"

After exchanging a few words with the host, Peter, the ring was cleared.

Not even the interest in livening up the atmosphere...

However, Peter, the big guy, was delighted to see Zhao Zheng on stage.

The competition was about to end, and the last opponent was a weakling, which meant he could secure the victory and claim the title of Mighty Man of the year, along with the generous prize money.

"Kid, to celebrate my championship win, I'll crush your hand in an instant, hahaha..."

Peter's laughter drew cheers from the crowd.

Some viewers loved the bloody spectacle!

Zhao Zheng's face remained unmoved by Peter's taunts.

When their right hands clasped, the visual difference was stark.

One was a normal person's arm.

The other was significantly larger...

...

Jiang Hebin glanced at Zhao Zheng, who was preparing for the arm wrestling match, with disdain.

He seemed to have anticipated the outcome and was too lazy to watch, turning his attention to Song Haitang instead.

"Song Haitang, I don't know what you're thinking, but why team up with this guy who doesn't know what he's doing... Now his hand is about to be broken, and although it can recover after leaving the Spirit Realm, in the next eleven hours, he won't be able to help you, and he might even drag you down..."

Crack!

On the wrestling ring, the sound of impact and bone-breaking echoed.

Immediately after, a painful scream filled the air...

"See? Your friend is done for."

Jiang Hebin didn't turn his head, but his confidence returned as he continued to persuade Song Haitang, "So, you should ally with us! Otherwise, you'll be in great danger tonight on your own."

Song Haitang didn't respond.

The girl stared at the ring with a blank expression, her pretty face filled with confusion.

Seeing this, Jiang Hebin was displeased and frowned, "Song Haitang, time's running out. Will you ally with us or not? Give me a straight answer!"

"Brother Bin, don't say anymore..."

Suddenly, his partner, looking embarrassed, suggested, "Why don't you look at the wrestling ring first?"

...

(End of Chapter)

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