Chapter 789: Chapter 789: Advancing by Retreating
"Hehe, my lord, this is the reward you earned for your victory today."
In Lin Yi’s private lounge, a servant respectfully brought a tray of money and stood before Lin Yi.
In a private combat arena, as long as you have strength, you can earn a lot of money.
As a fighter, the more consecutive victories, the richer the rewards.
Next to Lin Yi was Xiyue.
You have to admit, the wild look of this female War God has its own charm, truly carrying the aura of a big sister.
"Hmm, put it on the table."
Lin Yi said flatly.
He wasn’t very interested in money.
After all, these coins couldn’t be exchanged for Xia currency, nor could they be used as materials to enhance his strength.
"Okay, Master Lin Yi."
The servant obediently set down the money and was about to leave when Lin Yi called him back.
"Why does it feel like it’s always you bringing me the money since I got here?"
Hearing this, the servant’s eyes lit up immediately.
As a highly popular fighter in the arena, Lin Yi’s value was unquestionable.
In the eyes of the arena staff, with Lin Yi’s strength, entering the official combat arenas and climbing higher was just a matter of time.
What an honor it is to leave an impression on someone with such a bright future.
"Hehe, you have a great memory, my lord. I indeed bring you the prize every day; do you have any other instructions, my lord?"
The servant’s attitude was sycophantic.
"It’s nothing major."
Then, Lin Yi pointed at the prize on the table and said.
"You don’t seem very strong; you probably don’t earn much in the arena on regular days."
It wasn’t hard to guess these things, but Lin Yi’s words hit the servant hard, stirring emotions that had been suppressed for decades.
On this planet where strength reigns supreme, how could ordinary people with average combat skills earn any money?
If not for relying on this private combat arena, the hard-earned money would have vanished.
"My lord, you are correct, but I..."
Before he could finish, Lin Yi used his Gravity Manipulation Skills to move a substantial amount of money in front of the servant.
"I’m in a good mood today; this is for you. Remember the amount, and retrieve it from my storage locker later, or else you won’t be able to take it with you."
Hearing this, the servant was clearly stunned.
In a world that values power, ordinary people without combat skills are at the lowest tier.
Not to mention someone like Lin Yi, a star fighter of the arena; even those with a bit of strength looked down on them, treating them as mere laborers.
Being remembered and rewarded by Lin Yi today, the servant instantly became alert.
Though often looked down upon, having served many, the servant had developed a new perspective on the world.
He knew this nation wasn’t as peaceful as it seemed, with fierce undercurrents in the shadows, and as an ordinary person, the only thing he could do was honestly hold onto his hard-earned position, ignoring everything else he wasn’t entitled to think about.
"My lord, I dare not accept this reward without merit. I likely can’t be of much help to you."
Seeing the servant’s vigilance, Lin Yi chuckled lightly.
Bribery was something Lin Yi had never indulged in.
"Heh, suit yourself. Someone should be coming soon, you may go."
Lin Yi understood well how these ordinary people at the lowest rung feared powerful martial artists.
However, the intelligence and capabilities these people possessed often exceeded imagination.
There’s no rush to deal with this matter now.
Just then, footsteps sounded from outside the door.
Before the servant could finish thinking, there was a knock on the door.
"Lin Yi, it’s me, Director Tiande, I’ve come to introduce someone to you."
As the words fell, the door swung open.
The servant was immediately met with Tiande’s fiery gaze and scuttled out of Lin Yi’s room, frightened.
Lin Yi and Xiyue remained silent, sizing up Feng Gu, their pride unmasked.
After a moment, Xiyue spoke first.
"Director, haven’t we already said that we’ll handle the performance matters for you, and make your venue the best private combat arena in this nation? But we’ve also said, we just want to keep a low profile and won’t get involved in anything else."
The displeasure in her tone was evident.
Her cold gaze made Xiyue seem quite arrogant.
Feng Gu saw all this but didn’t say much.
"Alright, let him speak. As the director of the venue, he has enough emotional intelligence. The reason he brought someone before us is that the person must be far more significant than him; let’s give him a chance."
After saying this, Lin Yi’s gaze passed over Tiande and landed on Feng Gu.
"Introduce yourself and state your purpose here, though it’s unlikely we’ll do you any favors."
Lin Yi spoke with an arrogant tone, showing no respect for Feng Gu.
It was Lin Yi’s attitude that finally brought a satisfied smile to Feng Gu’s previously tense face.
The phrase "young and reckless" was perfectly embodied by Lin Yi’s demeanor.
This approach to life doesn’t seem orchestrated by anyone.
"Tiande, you’ve introduced a good guy to me this time, so you shouldn’t stand idle; introduce me as well."
Under Feng Gu’s command, Tiande obediently provided a detailed introduction of the person in front of him.
To this, Lin Yi showed no surprise.
"So, the president of the Martial Arts Enforcement Association, huh, you do have some status. But we won’t get involved in any business dealings."
As Lin Yi spoke, he waved his hand, signaling Xiyue to serve Feng Gu some hospitality tea, blatantly disregarding him, making Tiande feel like an ant on a hot pan.
"Knowing my status and the rights it brings, why refuse me? Can you give me a reason?"
Feng Gu wasn’t agitated; instead, he appeared very patient, contrasting sharply with Lin Yi’s impatience.
"Heh, you officials are hypocritical. Don’t you know what’s on your mind? I don’t want to get involved with you because I don’t want to offend anyone."
Lin Yi analyzed things thoroughly.
With Feng Gu’s status and influence in Sangcheng, he’s unstoppable. With such influence, there’s no one he can’t invite in Sangcheng.
The reason he doesn’t rely on his influence and instead comes to a private combat venue to find people must be to undertake something risky.
"It’s not easy for me and my woman to have our current strength, being part of this nation’s martial arts hall members to fool around is satisfying enough for me."
"As for doing big things with you guys, forget it. If we fail, who knows if we can even keep our heads? Our conversation today didn’t touch on anything, so you don’t have to worry about me leaking anything, I won’t mention it to anyone."
