I, the public enemy

Chapter 51 Classic Scene

Kabuki district.

The Dragon Tiger Case: Underground Casino.

Cheap neon tubes hung from the ceiling, hissing and crackling, their pinkish-purple light streaming onto the mottled walls. Mold stains at the base of the wall distorted into grotesque faces, and in the dark corner, bodyguards stood with their arms hanging limply, like two lifeless stone statues, their gazes colder than iron bars.

Two gamblers, both menacing villains, sat at the mechanical table known as the Dragon and Tiger Case, locked in a life-or-death struggle. They were both on the verge of being killed in the makeshift hospital, gambling to the point of madness, their final dance.

Everything that can be mortgaged, borrowed, or obtained through any despicable or even vile means is on the table. Not a single coin will be spared. If you can't win, you're as good as dead.

[Renxin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Safety Agreement]

The casino staff produced two contracts, which had to be signed before the person could be "put in shackles"—a slang term meaning that once shackled, one would either die or have their fate reversed.

Cheating techniques exist in every gambling game, except for the Dragon Tiger case.

Life and death are predestined, wealth and honor are determined by fate, but there is one rule: those of the same level of understanding are equal. Before sitting down at the table, you can cheat however you want; everyone takes all the necessary medication before daring to sit down. Once you're at the table, there are no ways to cheat; it's absolutely fair.

One of them didn't waste any words and signed the document directly.

The other person hesitated for a moment, then recalled the situation of being unable to pay various taxes, losing his family and wandering around, and thought it would be better for his mother to die, so he also signed the document.

Even if they had never met before, the moment they sat on the stage and were tied up, they became mortal enemies. Their eyes locked and reflected each other's images, like two dying beasts with poisoned blades pressed against each other's throats, their pupils filled with abysses.

Casino staff were responsible for putting on the restraint shackles.

The table was surrounded by a crowd of people betting on horses, making it impossible to move. The bettors took half of the winnings, which was much more ruthless than those at the Porn Club.

[Bright Moon and Gentle Breeze: We'll be there in twenty minutes. How's the situation?]

Gan Xu'er was also among the onlookers. He didn't bet on any horses this time, so even if he won, he probably wouldn't get any money.

Kuang Bin is a cyberpsychotic, and we don't yet know his methods.

Gan Xu'er replied to Yuan Jingang that the boss here was on the scene, along with several late-stage Qi Refining personnel and many other miscellaneous individuals.

[Bright Moon and Gentle Breeze: Okay, keep a close eye on it. If Xiao Su hasn't received the goods within half a month, those people's behavior is frightening; they're going to explode.]

Gan Xu'er replied that he had received the message and would continue to keep watch.

The casino staff started the machine, and the two men on the Dragon Tiger table were using their unbound hands to brace themselves on the table.

This process cannot be stopped.

Because the machine extracts spiritual energy too violently, even if your hand is cut off, your Guanyuan Qihai will still explode.

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Business reception, a thank-you dinner for the city government of Gray Core.

What left Wang Qing speechless was...

There was another familiar face on this trip, whom we met during a friendly match. He was the president of the Virtual Realm Game Club at Zhuoya High School. Was this guy also the son of an elite talent?

No.

After a moment's thought, Wang Qing decided that the main purpose of the thank-you dinner was to express gratitude to the businessmen who had invested in education in the city. However, he couldn't just invite these big shots; otherwise, who would he be trying to impress? Some mid-to-upper-level individuals would also eagerly attend the banquet, hoping to seize the opportunity to raise funds and shares with these tycoons.

Everyone was in place, and the thank-you ceremony had already begun, but the young people had no interest in it, and Wang Qing was also forcibly controlled by An Zhi and others.

After thinking about it, I realized there was no need to go. Given my current position, I couldn't overstep my bounds and had no decision-making power whatsoever. That would be about it for tonight.

The fact that I became Ye Qinghan's follower was discovered by others.

"Ugh, what friendly match? It was all pre-arranged! Zhai Tiandi must have pulled strings to win the championship. Xiao Luo was an ace in aerial combat; he couldn't even fall down!"

Anzhi and Zhuoya, the heads of the gaming clubs at their high school, got into a heated argument.

Luo Yueli quickly waved her hand, feeling quite embarrassed. How did things develop like this?

"Godf***ing predetermined, Lord Zhai Tiandi is invincible! His martial arts, skills, understanding of martial arts, and 100% pure sword skills have crushed even professional players in the world championships. Sister, above Shura is the Dragon King, above the Dragon King is Brahma, and then comes the Grandmaster. Do you understand? It's a complete and utter domination. I can only say it's a complete and utter domination."

Ji Qiuming missed adding Wang Qing via Feixin during the competition, but he'll definitely accept it today. He said he wants to "scan" Wang Qing, this guy is definitely the reincarnation of Wu Zetian, a hidden dragon in the abyss.

Wang Qing only respects the strong, but I also respect those who have value to me.

Ji Qiuming successfully expanded his network.

"Brother, how exactly did you train? Where did you learn your martial arts techniques, or did you develop them yourself?!"

Ji Qiuming has already deified Wang Qing, and believes that it is not unreasonable for him to create some of his own creations.

"Develop it yourself!?"

An Zhi was utterly astonished. "Are you sure we're talking about the same person? That's someone who could wipe out any three-dimensional human being!"

Seeing that the incongruity had reappeared, Wang Qing could only try to resolve it using abstract language.

"That's right, it's indeed my own creation." Wang Qing paused for a moment, building suspense, then his eyes suddenly sharpened. "I call it, the Cosmic CQC!"

Ji Qiuming and An Zhi were both deeply shocked.

"I just want to know what the hell cosmic CQC is!"

Ji Qiuming was quite interested.

"It can only be understood intuitively, not explained in words."

Wang Qing avoided answering. In reality, he didn't have any martial arts skills. He had already distinguished the genuine from the fake, and it was almost like he was a cosmic CQC.

But something Wang Qing never expected happened.

"Cosmic CQC" is a common technique used by the anime character Nyaruko, who uses a crowbar, a blasphemous grenade, and an evil god radar ahoge (antenna-like hair stick) as weapons.

Luo Yueli has a quiet temperament and a gentle voice.

"What are you talking about so seriously?"

An Zhi's worldview was shattered; a beautiful young girl shouldn't say things like that!

"No, I just happened to know about it."

Luo Yueli responded.

"I understand! I understand! Rivers may meander a hundred times, but they all flow into the sea. Countless paths may diverge, but they all lead to the Southern Mountain. So that's how it is, the Cosmic CQC!"

Ji Qiuming genuinely wants to learn about Cosmic CQC.

Wang Qing was speechless. What exactly did you realize? You actually remembered what you said during the friendly match?

But this woman is Luo Yueli.

I learned some information about her during our conversation. Her family owns a martial arts school, which means they control intellectual property rights and are at the source of the value chain. In the mainstream social ecosystem of the makeshift hospitals, apart from the central government, local governments, and giant corporations, they are a different kind of entity and can be categorized as local powerful families or aristocratic clans.

"They're the same kind."

Mercury Group is a legitimate listed company that can do many things for you, but it is also constrained in some areas. It is somewhat incongruous for them to engage in online education. If they want to implement it quickly, they might be able to leverage Luo Yueli's family. Her family runs a martial arts school that sells courses and is very popular in Cangzhou, which seems quite reasonable.

"No, no, no." Luo Yueli sensed the strong chuunibyou aura emanating from Wang Qing. "I'm just an ordinary ACG enthusiast. I usually help promote my family and do some fan-made animations and such online."

"Oh, begonia! So that's how it is? I thought someone else made the things on your account. A beautiful girl shouldn't do these things! Oh, begonia!"

Anzhi was deeply saddened!

"Fan-made hand-drawn animation is no longer just for enthusiasts, it's for hardcore fans. I never expected to meet like-minded people here. My life is truly the best of the best among high school students."

Wang Qing probed.

As expected, Luo Yueli felt a little uncomfortable, staring blankly at Wang Qing. An Zhi was right; this guy was incredibly narcissistic! Even the most outstanding student from high school has arrived!

"So you knew all along."

Wang Qing pointed at Luo Yueli, a veteran anime fan, and said, "Uncle, I only started surfing the internet intensively to fit into the makeshift hospital. This girl is not simple." He then asked, "Have you ever done any cosplay or anything?"

This question left Luo Yueli speechless. "That's a bit cheesy, classmate."

But in reality, she did make some private photos, but they were all kept in private online forums and not made public.

Her throat tightened instantly, her ears turned slightly red, and she quickly waved her hand.

"Is this the world of anime? So much fun!"

Ji Qiuming complained.

At the same time, footsteps could be heard.

"Such a classic scene?"

Ji Qiuming was shocked again, and the atmosphere between the two became somewhat awkward. Just then, Luo Yueli's suitor arrived.