Chapter 193: Mutual Recognition

The grand auditorium was bustling with noise.

The students were chatting in a chaotic mess.

Zhao Chi was surrounded so tightly that not even water could pass through; the students were all expressing their astonishment and admiration.

"Move aside!"

A voice came out coldly.

The surrounding students turned their heads to see it was Cao Feng, and they consciously cleared a path.

Following behind Cao Feng were Zheng He, Kong Xiang, Shi Juan, and Li Ke.

They looked aggressive.

Yang Xiong reached out to block them and said, "What are you doing? This is inside the academy; do you dare to act so presumptuously?"

Cao Feng snorted, "Damn it, I'm a man who honors his bets. Yang Xiong, you aren't qualified to speak to me; I'm here to find Zhao Chi."

Yang Xiong lowered his hand, "Oh? Cao Feng, you even know how to honor a bet? Isn't it because you signed an agreement? Do you dare not to?"

"Get lost." Cao Feng glared at him, then said to Zhao Chi, "You're impressive, damn it, you actually got first place. Here, take my stuff, and be careful not to choke to death!"

Cao Feng reached out his hand.

In his hand was a folded piece of paper.

It looked like a piece of scratch paper, but this was the "Clan Improvement Book."

Zhao Chi smiled, "Not bad, Cao Feng. Based on your usual style, you definitely would have dragged this out and tried to find a way to break the contract. Today, you're not bad."

Zhao Chi received it into his system space.

Cao Feng snorted, "When have I ever broken a contract? Those verbal agreements don't count; what the hell is there to honor in a verbal agreement?"

Zhao Chi smiled, "It seems that when betting with you, one really does need to sign an agreement. Have you paid the tax on this improvement book?"

Cao Feng's expression sank.

"I just finished the fight, damn it; where would I have the time to pay the tax? Just wait for a while; I'll go to the exchange to pay it later."

Yang Xiong added, "Once you become an official lord later, you'll be able to pay taxes remotely."

Cao Feng cursed, "I know that, damn it. Do I need you to run your mouth?"

At this moment, another group of people walked over from the side.

"Make way, make way."

"Hurry up, move aside!"

"Don't block the path!"

Several people turned their heads to look.

"Damn!" Cao Feng cursed under his breath and turned to leave.

His few followers all retreated as well.

They left in a great hurry.

But before there was time to think too much, a rather handsome student walked out from the crowd.

He was tall and dressed in luxurious clothing.

One could tell at a glance that his family background was good.

He naturally exuded a very confident temperament.

Everyone knew him.

Yuan Zhao from Class 10.

Following behind Yuan Zhao were more than 10 people, all looking unfriendly.

Yang Xiong whispered, "Be careful, Yuan Zhao is not someone to be trifled with."

Zhao Chi nodded.

Yuan Zhao laughed, "Yang Xiong, I heard what you said. I'm not here to pick a fight; don't have such strong prejudices against me."

Yang Xiong smiled.

However, the few people behind Yuan Zhao all stared at Yang Xiong.

Yuan Zhao continued, "Duan Yun, you got 39th place this time; that's also quite impressive, much better than the previous simulation combat. It seems you are the practical combat type."

Duan Yun said, "Thank you for the recognition."

Yuan Zhao nodded and turned to look at Lu Yi.

He smiled very gently, "Lu Yi, your practical combat isn't as good as your theory, but that's okay. With a good theoretical foundation, your potential will be very great. You will definitely have a chance to enter the top 20."

Lu Yi smiled, "I wouldn't dare to hope for that, but you're right. My practical combat is indeed not good; my ability to make judgments in the heat of battle still needs improvement."

Yuan Zhao smiled, "We can spar more when we have time. You can come to my territory; I have a specialized training ground there that can increase training experience."

Lu Yi thanked him, "Mm, I will definitely go take a look when I have time later. Thank you."

"Don't mention it."

Finally, Yuan Zhao looked at Zhao Chi.

"Zhao Chi, I heard you made a bet with Cao Feng? Did he go back on his word and fail to keep his promise? I can help you go ask him for the bet."

Zhao Chi shook his head, "No need, Cao Feng has already honored his bet. Thank you."

Yuan Zhao smiled, "How did Cao Feng change his nature this time? He is the representative of those who don't keep their word; I've had to deal with him several times. Never mind him; you got first place this time, congratulations."

Yuan Zhao extended his hand in a friendly manner.

Zhao Chi shook it as well.

Soon, Yuan Zhao let go and said, "Zhao Chi, how did you fight at the end? Those slimes have such strong recovery abilities that they simply couldn't be killed. By the end, my soldiers' physical strength and morale were both very low."

Zhao Chi spread his hands, "It was very difficult for me as well. Look at my hair; it's covered in gelatin. I also couldn't kill the slimes at all, and in the end, I just relied on sheer willpower to push through."

Yuan Zhao smiled, "Of course, one must rely on willpower. Your own losses weren't too heavy, right? I lost quite a few subordinates, and it pains me greatly."

Zhao Chi said, "It's alright, the losses were within a range I could bear."

Yuan Zhao nodded.

"That's good. The monthly exams that follow don't matter much. But when the year-end test comes, it will be very severe. I hope we can cooperate well then."

Zhao Chi said, "I understand. Let's work together when the time comes."

"Mm, keep it up."

Yuan Zhao extended his hand again.

Zhao Chi shook it again.

Yuan Zhao suddenly smiled, "Oh, Hua Yuyin is coming over. It's perfect, you guys chat. See you later."

"Alright, see you."

Yuan Zhao smiled and said again, "Lu Yi, Duan Yun, Yang Xiong, let's chat when we have time!"

The three of them also bid him farewell.

After Yuan Zhao and his dozen or so followers left, sure enough, another female student arrived.

She was tall and had a good appearance.

She wasn't the soft, beautiful type like Lu Yi, but rather leaned more towards the athletic type.

The kind who frequently visits gyms and yoga studios, and often exercises by running and swimming.

But she was definitely not a muscular woman.

Hua Yuyin walked over alone, and before she even spoke, the surrounding students cleared a path for her.

Dozens of gazes fell upon her. ===== CHAPTER 194 =====