"Alas, there’s nothing we can do. Many basic training facilities, courses, and specialties within the special training camp are hard to find substitutes for outside. Even if substitutes can be found, it would require a considerable amount of time, and the cost-performance ratio would be much lower."

Young Master Lu spread his hands and said, "That’s why even if I don’t get a high ranking, as long as I train normally inside, I won’t lose out much, and I can avoid a lot of unnecessary trouble."

"Like what?"

"In general forces, attribute enhancement items are limited in supply, making stable improvement difficult."

"But inside the special training camp, there are facilities specifically for enhancing attributes. Although the improvement efficiency is relatively slow, it can genuinely make us stronger, and our foundation more solid. Moreover, there are many other rewards that are quite attractive."

"Oh, really."

Ye Mingqiu’s eyes lit up.

Right now, he really needed to quickly improve his basic attributes. Although his body basic potential was high, the quantity of attribute enhancement items was not much, and buying expensive items was troublesome.

If he could improve through the special training camp, it should be rather decent as well.

"It’s probably too late to go back to the auction house now, alas! Are you guys free? I can take you to a fun place, are you interested?" Young Master Lu asked with a smile, simultaneously pointing downward with deep meaning in his eyes.

Ye Mingqiu and Tang Ruobing exchanged glances, information passing between their eyes, then Ye Mingqiu turned his head and said, "Sure."

....

In a corner of the city, inside an inconspicuous little bar, the boss behind the counter lazily leaned over, orange hair spread across the table, played with by a small hand curling it up.

"Click!"

The crisp sound of the door opening rang out, the boss looked up towards the entrance, seeing Young Master Lu approach with two people, and recognizing them as regulars, her face quickly filled with a beaming smile, "Oh, this time you’re bringing two people, that’ll cost extra."

"No problem."

Young Master Lu took out a golden card, skillfully swiped it three times on the machine at the bar, and said, "Take us inside."

"Alright!"

The boss smiled and snapped her fingers, the pitch-black teleportation gate instantly unfolded, seeming to be some kind of space system ability, but her strength was much stronger than Director Zheng Xuejun, not the type that would start vomiting after teleporting.

Ye Mingqiu carefully examined the gate, feeling quite curious, he followed Young Master Lu stepping inside, disappearing into the boss’s gaze, the small bar returning to its usual state, the boss continued her lazy posture but her gaze already had a noticeable change.

"Something’s off."

"That guy feels off, extremely off. Although I didn’t sense it, that guy is definitely very dangerous, my body’s warning system has never been wrong."

The boss recalled Ye Mingqiu’s face but couldn’t connect it with the strong individuals in her memory, it seemed there wasn’t such a strong person in Chenghai City, and he looked quite young.... From another city? Or perhaps he is a new prodigy?

Or maybe he carries something terrifying.

Anyway, that guy is troublesome!

Definitely should not provoke him easily!

....

The pitch-black sky envelops the world, the neon lights illuminate the darkness, the steel forest stands tall on the ground, its noise and brilliance carrying a sense of darkness.

"Welcome to the other side of the city, hidden beneath in the dark world!" Young Master Lu elegantly bowed and raised his hand to introduce to the two.

Tang Ruobing wasn’t surprised; born into a prestigious family, she had long seen the dark side of the present world, she had even done many things through here, gaining much inheritance in certain special techniques.

Here, she even had a room, bought a long time ago.

It was the worst plan during courtship; if life in the suburbs failed to transform, she would bring Ye Mingqiu here, continue life in the dark world together, trying a different direction through her special ways.

Recalling past memories, Tang Ruobing secretly glanced at Ye Mingqiu from behind, a wicked thought subtly stirring in her heart.

Ye Mingqiu turned around, looking at the seemingly nonchalant Tang Ruobing, his gaze puzzled, as he clearly felt a strange sensation, but couldn’t pinpoint what was off. The feeling wasn’t malicious, but an oddly good-natured sensation.

"Eh hey?"

Tang Ruobing blinked, seemingly cuter than usual.

"...." 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

Ye Mingqiu looked at her, stared for a while, ultimately sighed, turned towards Young Master Lu and asked, "What’s fun here? Is there any place to enhance powers?"

"Here are arenas for death matches between ordinary people and spiritualists. There are several types of matches, normal types with unrestricted rules, death matches restricted to using spiritual energy only, and death matches restricted from using any ability."

"Among them, the most popular is the unrestricted death match without any ability use, the most primitive death match, watching other spiritualists fiercely combat on the stage.... Lots of folks enjoy it."

Young Master Lu spread his hands and said with a smile, "Today, in the arena, there will be a very special individual. I want to invite you both to come and see."

"Special individual?"

"Yes, not a normal spiritualist, instead a unique being, a Transcender."

Young Master Lu continued speaking while walking, "You should know what a Transcender is, right? Indigenous to the transcended world, with powers similar to spiritualists, they possess the possibility of acquiring a panel and crossing worlds, such beings normally wouldn’t come to our world."

"But..."

"Today is an exception, a very powerful Transcender, during a pursuit of spiritualists, used some kind of tool to arrive in the present world, was imprisoned by special means, and forced to battle in the arena, currently with a record of ten wins and no losses."

"That’s quite impressive."

Ye Mingqiu commented smoothly.

"That guy is absurdly strong, though only a Tier One Level 7 Dominator, he frequently defeats Tier Two powerhouses, whether spiritualists or monsters, he can defeat them. He’s far stronger than the average Dominator level, as if he’s a Dominator among Dominators."

The more Young Master Lu spoke, the more excited he became, a strange gleam flashing in his eyes, he continued, "I just really appreciate such powerhouses, so I attend every match he has, and try my best to prevent unjust treatments."

"Well, you understand, right? Poisoning, sabotaged weapons, abnormal states... spiritualists have all sorts of dirty tricks. Some people want to manipulate victories for profit, but I would cripple them before they act."

"Because I admire that guy, he’s the strongest Dominator I’ve seen, the most valiant powerhouse, his potential won’t stop here. If I can save him or even purchase him, maybe I’ll gain far more in the future."

"Hmm, I understand."

Ye Mingqiu slightly nodded, he didn’t dislike people like Young Master Lu, he wasn’t malicious, just striving to get the benefits he could while helping those he admired if possible.

Such people are actually quite good, and can be worthwhile friends.

Then, Ye Mingqiu and Tang Ruobing gradually headed to the arena amid Young Master Lu’s enthusiastic introductions, his voice becoming more excited, revealing more and more information.

"Do you know?"

"That formidable being is a beastman, yet possesses skills and intellect unlike normal beastmen. Beastmen at Dominator level are called Beast Kings, I can sense from him the domineering presence and power of a king, his battles are like pieces of art, as a guard, he can master techniques to the utmost."

"Terrifying, just too terrifying!"

"You know, beastmen powerhouses, despite having inherently stronger basic attributes than humans, find honing techniques even more difficult, comprehending techniques we discuss is tough for them, only through repetitive physical training can they master to the extreme."

"He may only be Level 7, yet his skill level has reached an astounding Level 10, he even grasps the stance of techniques, I see almost limitless possibilities in him."

"Whew~"

"If it weren’t for his conflict with the official arena, the arena might also nurture him, but the current situation.... is a pity, he can only fight here, unable to grow better, truly a waste of talent."

"...."

Ye Mingqiu lightly furrowed his brows, Young Master Lu’s introduction made him feel unusually familiar.

Could it be him?