88: The Black Gu's provocation! The duel is imminent!
5:30 PM.
Lin Yuan finally walked out of the Training Hall.
And Wang Jinze, who was standing outside, had been waiting for him for a long time.
"I really admire you."
Wang Jinze sighed involuntarily, "Knowing that you have a duel with Li Qingnan at 7:00 PM tonight, you can actually still calm your mind to Cultivate."
Lin Yuan smiled and said, "What else should I do?"
"Would my chances of winning be higher if I acted nervous?"
"Instead of worrying about whether or not I can win, it is better to spend that time on Cultivation."
"Time does not lie; whatever you spend your time on, you will naturally reap the rewards."
Wang Jinze pursed his lips and said, "Alright, enough with the grand principles. What are we doing now? Should we go wait by the arena, or…"
"Let's go grab something to eat first."
Lin Yuan said, "The match doesn't start until 7:00 anyway, there is plenty of time."
Wang Jinze only then remembered that Lin Yuan hadn't eaten anything all day.
Thinking of this, Wang Jinze hurriedly said, "We definitely need to have a good meal first, otherwise it won't be good if it affects your state."
"How about this, let's go to the second floor of the Third Canteen. Order whatever you want, it's my treat today!"
Lin Yuan gave him a surprised look and asked curiously, "Did you take the wrong medicine today? Why are you suddenly being so polite?"
"Nonsense, I bet 30 million on you!"
Wang Jinze said irritably, "Before the match ends, you are my own ancestor!"
"Forget about a meal, you can even eat my flesh if you want!"
Lin Yuan scanned him up and down and said with a smile, "Forget it, I have no interest in your layers of fat."
"Let's go, to the canteen."
Twenty minutes later.
Modu Beast University, second floor of the Third Canteen.
Wang Jinze widened his eyes as he looked at the dining table in front of him.
On the table in front of him sat a plate of shredded pork with green peppers over rice, a plate of teppanyaki rice cakes, a box of braised chicken with rice, a portion of spicy pot, two baskets of xiaolongbao, a plate of pan-fried dumplings, a filet mignon, and a few pieces of mousse cake for dessert.
Looking at all the food on the table, Wang Jinze couldn't help but swallow his saliva.
"Are you sure the two of us can finish all of this?"
Lin Yuan looked up, gave him a surprised look, and said, "You must have misunderstood. I didn't order for you; this is all for me. If you want to eat, go order your own."
Wang Jinze: "???"
Listen to yourself, is that even human language?!
"Alright, don't be so stingy. I've been hungry all day, it's not too much to have a good meal, right?"
While speaking, Lin Yuan had already started wolfing down his food, "Besides, if I'm not full, how will I have the strength to fight?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Jinze was instantly energized, "Right, that's correct!"
"The harder you eat, the fiercer your attacks!"
"Eat like crazy now, and later, beat Li Qingnan like crazy!"
"Damn it, if this match is won, that's a net profit of 45 million!"
Lin Yuan looked up while eating and asked, "Your dad is the Principal of Modu Beast University and a Beast Emperor Level Beast Soul Master. No matter what, he shouldn't be short of this little bit of money, right?"
However, Wang Jinze shook his head and said seriously, "You don't understand. Family money and money you earn yourself are completely different."
"Furthermore, I don't intend to seek any help from my family."
"I will rely on my own strength to create a career that belongs to me!"
"I want to prove to my dad that I, Wang Jinze, am not a loser. As long as I work hard enough, I can become my brother's greatest support!"
After Wang Jinze said this, a look of astonishment couldn't help but appear on Lin Yuan's face.
He obviously hadn't expected that even after achieving this much, what Wang Jinze was still thinking about in his heart was becoming his brother's support.
This made Lin Yuan somewhat curious about what kind of person Wang Jinze's brother was, to be able to make him so wholeheartedly convinced.
Just then, Lin Yuan suddenly remembered that Wang Jinze had mentioned before that his brother had chosen to join Yanjing Beast University to avoid suspicion.
If he had a plan, he could inquire whether there was a proud son of heaven named Wang within Yanjing Beast University.
Judging by Wang Jinze's performance, his brother should at least be a Genius Prodigy on the level of Chu Tianyi within Yanjing Beast University.
"By the way, I still don't know what your beast soul is."
Halfway through the meal, Lin Yuan looked up again and asked curiously.
Logically speaking, being able to get into Modu Beast University proved that one's beast soul talent definitely wouldn't be bad.
However, Wang Jinze had repeatedly kept his mouth shut about his own beast soul.
Among all his roommates, Lin Yuan was the only one who didn't know what Wang Jinze's beast soul was.
However, even when faced with Lin Yuan's inquiry, Wang Jinze still shook his head and said helplessly, "If there is a chance, you will see my beast soul."
"However, by the time that happens, you will know just how ridiculous my beast soul is."
After finishing the meal at the canteen, Lin Yuan immediately followed Wang Jinze toward the location of Arena No. 1.
Any duel involving the top ten of the hidden dragon ranking would be decided on Arena No. 1.
This was considered an established rule within Modu Beast University.
And the area of Arena No. 1 was the largest among all arenas, capable of accommodating a large number of spectators.
When Lin Yuan and Wang Jinze entered Arena No. 1, they discovered that the spectator stands were already full of people, and the surrounding environment could simply be described as clamorous.
"Why do I feel like there are more spectators for this duel than the one between Wu Xuangu and Wang Linhu earlier?"
Lin Yuan looked around and couldn't help but say.
Wang Jinze grinned and said, "Isn't that obvious? I've been putting in so much effort to promote you, and Wu Xuangu's 【Ranking Hunters】 probably haven't been idle either."
"With both sides promoting this duel so actively, it would be a ghost story if the hype wasn't high."
"However, even if there are many people, there's no need to be nervous; just try to display your proper strength."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yuan couldn't help but laugh, "The way you're nagging, you're just like an old woman."
"Nonsense, how can I not nag?"
Wang Jinze's mouth twitched fiercely, and he bared his teeth as he said, "Between the two of us, we've bet a total of 60 million!"
"If it really comes down to it, I'm more nervous than you are!"
Lin Yuan said with a smile, "Didn't you say before that winning or losing doesn't matter, as long as you keep a relaxed mindset?"
Wang Jinze couldn't help but roll his eyes and said irritably, "Then what else do you want me to say?"
"I can't exactly say that if you lose, I'll chop you into pieces when you come back, right?"
"Alright, relax, I'm just messing with you. Just believe in me."
Seeing Wang Jinze like this, Lin Yuan couldn't help but chuckle, and immediately reached out to pat his shoulder.
Just then, Lin Yuan's gaze suddenly caught a familiar figure in the front row of the spectator stands.
Dark skin, a unique bone tooth necklace—these two highly recognizable features already indicated the person's identity.
Wu Xuangu!
Third place on the hidden dragon ranking!
The founder of the 【Ranking Hunters】 organization!
At the same time, he was also...
Lin Yuan's enemy!
At the same time that Lin Yuan saw Wu Xuangu, the latter was also watching Lin Yuan.
To be more precise, Wu Xuangu had been watching Lin Yuan all along.
It was precisely because of this that Lin Yuan was able to sense his presence.
As their gazes met, Lin Yuan could clearly feel that Wu Xuangu's eyes were filled with cold murderous intent.
Subsequently, Wu Xuangu slowly reached out, his hand closed like a blade, and he lightly drew it across his neck, making a throat-slitting gesture directly at Lin Yuan.
This was Wu Xuangu's attitude toward Lin Yuan.
He wanted to... put Lin Yuan to death!