Peerless Martial Expert in the City
Chapter 576 - 572: Help Me Adjust It

Chapter 576: Chapter 572: Help Me Adjust It

(I’m not feeling well today, so just two Chapters. Thanks for the support and rewards from everything, thank you!)

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"Hmm?"

When Xiao Yi was easygoing, although he was very amiable, the moment his gaze fell upon them, Wang Xiaohu and a group of friends immediately felt an immense pressure, especially Wang Xiaohu, who felt even more at a loss than when facing his most feared mother and sister. It took some effort before he could muster the courage to say, with a red face and a determined expression, "Big Brother Xiao, well, it’s a bet I made with him. I bet that you would definitely win."

"If I lose, Xiaohu has to bark like a dog while crawling around the basketball court for a full lap. If we win, then that fatty’s PSP is ours."

Another boy added in a timid, low voice.

"Who proposed this bet?"

Xiao Yi’s brow furrowed slightly; he didn’t want Wang Xiaohu to become someone who was always eager to fight. But it was only a moment before he lifted his gaze, looking towards the arrogant-looking chubby boy.

"It’s me. What’s the matter, afraid to bet?"

The chubby boy wasn’t intimidated by Xiao Yi; as Xiao Yi’s gaze met his, he puffed out his chest even more and said.

"Kid, do you think you’re very good at playing games?"

Xiao Yi’s eyes narrowed slightly, and a smile that was not quite a smile began to appear at the corners of his eyes.

Situ Qingfeng, who was standing next to him, watched Xiao Yi’s sudden change in expression, and for some reason, he felt a sudden chill and shivered involuntarily. His gaze shifted toward the chubby boy, and he couldn’t help but feel a twinge of sympathy; he was almost certain that today was going to be a bad day for the little fatty.

"I’m okay, I guess. Also, don’t call me kid, I’m not your friend!"

The chubby boy nodded unabashedly, saying the words "I’m okay, I guess," but his expression clearly said, "I’m pretty awesome."

After finishing his statement, as if remembering something, he waved his hand and showed a disdainful look on his face, "Don’t try to cozy up to me!"

Damn, our boss cozy up to you, you fatso?

Why don’t you take a piss and look at yourself; what onion do you think you are!

Hearing the chubby boy’s words and seeing his arrogant demeanor, Situ Qingfeng was so angry he nearly jumped up, completely frustrated. He had been around, but he had never seen such an ignorant fool.

Fatso, just wait, and you’ll soon learn how the word ’doomed’ is written!

Suppressing the urge to smack the chubby boy dead, a cold sneer appeared on the corner of Situ Qingfeng’s mouth.

"It seems you’re very confident in your skills. How about this, let’s raise the stakes. If I lose, not only Xiaohu, but I and my friend here, all three of us will circle the field barking like a dog, to your satisfaction," Xiao Yi proposed, his voice slowly trailing off.

As soon as Xiao Yi finished speaking, Situ Qingfeng’s face changed dramatically, his eyes full of reproach as he looked at Xiao Yi as if to say, "Boss, why do you drag me into your bet with others? What have I done to deserve this?"

Regrettably, his look was clearly ignored by Xiao Yi, who, after speaking, narrowed his eyes slightly, fixing them on the chubby boy opposite him.

"Then what if I lose?"

Hearing Xiao Yi’s words, the chubby boy’s face showed a hint of being tempted, his eyes brimming with eagerness, but he didn’t recklessly agree; instead, he looked at Xiao Yi with a pretense of depth.

"If you lose... well, it’s simple. We don’t want your PSP anymore. You guys just crawl around the basketball court, barking like a dog. That’s fair, isn’t it?"

Xiao Yi looked at the chubby boy’s expression, a cold glint flashed in his eyes as he spoke calmly.

"This..."

"Good, it’s settled then!"

Seeing Xiao Yi’s seemingly indifferent demeanor, the handful of boys next to the chubby boy, realizing they too had to bark and crawl like a dog, couldn’t help but feel a sudden weakness. Just as they thought about how to persuade the chubby boy not to agree, he straightforwardly accepted the challenge.

In the moment he spoke, a hint of cold sarcasm, as well as an air of pity and sympathy, flashed in the chubby boy’s eyes.

In his view, Xiao Yi’s suggestion was simply a true act of ignorance, a display of fearlessness by the uninformed. He figured that Xiao Yi must rarely come to school and had hardly ever heard of his reputation, knowing nothing about him, unaware of what kind of person he was!

How could he possibly lose?

He had just won a provincial championship, and in the future, he intended to claim the world championship!

The several young men beside him initially wanted to say something, but seeing the proud expression on the chubby boy’s face, they all held their tongues. A sneer of pride and disdain reappeared on their faces, and their eyes, filled with provocation and derision, looked towards Xiao Yi and his group.

"Since it’s decided, let’s go. Where is the location you’ve set for the match?"

Hearing the chubby boy’s agreement, the smile on Xiao Yi’s face became even more brilliant. Squinting his eyes, his tone became even friendlier.

However, Situ Qingfeng saw through the radiant smile on Xiao Yi’s face and sensed a thick scent of scheming, and his gaze towards the chubby boy became somewhat sympathetic.

Chubby boy, you’d better pray for your own good fortune.

Situ Qingfeng’s lips also revealed a trace of a smile.

"It’s in the internet cafe right by the entrance. I’ll take you there."

The young man beside Wang Xiaohu saw Xiao Yi’s smile, and seemingly all anger had dissipated, he immediately relaxed, a look of joy on his face as he said, leading the way ahead.

Xiao Yi followed without hesitation, and seeing Xiao Yi start moving, Wang Xiaohu and Situ Qingfeng and the others naturally hurried to follow.

The chubby boy, seeing how calm and unruffled Xiao Yi seemed without a trace of fear, taking the lead so actively, couldn’t help but pause briefly. Could it be that this guy really had some skills? But very quickly, he discarded this absurd thought. High-level players from both domestic and international scenes were well within his awareness; those he hadn’t encountered personally had been mentioned by his master. But the one before him clearly wasn’t any one of those!

This kid, so eager now, will know what it means to be dead soon enough!

His lips curled into a sneer of disdain as he and his group of friends quickly followed after them.

This internet cafe, mentioned by the students, was located at a side entrance near the school gate. The cafe, seemingly catered to students, was not very large. Most of the customers seated in front of the computers looked to be half-grown kids like Wang Xiaohu and his friends.

Although almost every household had their own computer in this day and age, and internet cafes had been somewhat impacted, they still held a significant market among students.

Not only during lunch and after school hours when many students might not have the opportunity to go online at home, but on weekends as well, internet cafes were a haven for those game-obsessed students. They craved the atmosphere, the companionship of friends to play and experience the thrill of combat together!

The group arrived at the internet cafe, causing the owner to pause in surprise. But Wang Xiaohu and his friend were obviously regulars, and after a quick conversation, the owner quickly arranged a private room for them.

It was evident that the cafe owner knew about the chubby boy’s gaming prowess. His expression turned to one of astonishment when he heard Xiao Yi wanted to challenge him. He even asked specifically to confirm, and seeing Xiao Yi’s affirming smile and hearing he had never participated in any gaming competitions or even played much, his eyes filled with a touch of sympathy when he looked at Xiao Yi.

Clearly, he thought Xiao Yi was a clueless beginner destined to suffer a crushing defeat.

Originally, Situ Qingfeng, who had an inexplicable confidence in Xiao Yi, began to worry for him when he learned from Wang Xiaohu and the cafe owner that the cocky chubby boy was quite skilled and had a certain fame in the competitive scene.

But he wasn’t worried about the stakes of the bet. Joking aside, who in the world would dare force Situ Qingfeng and Xiao Yi to bark like dogs or crawl the playground? They wouldn’t want to crawl, but how many people in this world could make them?

What he worried about was the embarrassment Xiao Yi might face if he indeed lost the match. He felt some regret, thinking he should have stopped Xiao Yi earlier. After all, making a bet with an adolescent schoolkid wasn’t sensible.

Yet, Xiao Yi appeared unfazed, seemingly oblivious to what the cafe owner had said and the look in his eyes. He calmly looked around the private room, took a seat in front of a computer, and while still smiling, glanced at the proud chubby boy, tapped his nose, and said, "So, shall we begin?"

"Good, let’s start!"

The chubby boy hadn’t expected Xiao Yi to still be so composed. Not seeing any fear on Xiao Yi’s face disappointed him slightly. With a cold laugh in his heart, he thought, not seeing the coffin, not shedding tears. Tonight, my, will let him see the coffin! Immediately he sat down in front of a computer opposite Xiao Yi without further ado, tossing his head and scoffing.

"Xiaohu, come set up the games for me. I haven’t played these before, and I don’t know how to do it."

After turning on the computer, while the others watched the chubby boy expertly begin to open the game interface and get acquainted with the keys, Xiao Yi touched his nose, suddenly looked up, pointed at the computer, and said to Wang Xiaohu at his side.

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