Chapter 28: Professional

Although it was a pit, laundering the source of a large amount of Star Dollars was still something that had to be done.

After walking out of the money laundering shop, Fang Xing let out a long breath: "So black... maybe I can use cash directly for various living expenses in the future?"

He wanted to launder a sum of money just to have a record of purchasing a large amount of nutrient solution, to prove the root of his rapid progress.

"But actually, Teacher Xia Long and the school might not check on me..."

"Even Federation detectives mostly stare at businesses of tens of millions or over a hundred million... I'm not even a small shrimp..."

While thinking, Fang Xing started looking for the shop he had been thinking about.

Coming to the black market this time, the main goal had already been achieved.

The rest was to browse and see if there were any A-Rank martial arts suitable for him, or even anything that promoted the martial way.

Unceremoniously speaking, except for various special resources, Chick Star was definitely better than Qinglin Marketplace in terms of various teachings and secret techniques.

"Hmm?"

Not long after, Fang Xing stopped in front of what seemed to be an abandoned gymnasium.

This gymnasium had long been scrapped, the dome was broken, but it seemed to have undergone some repairs, generally maintaining its integrity.

The original name of the gymnasium had been smeared with a layer of blood, and in its place was a huge line of text—'Blood Cage Fighting Arena'!

"Underground fighting arena? Black boxing?"

After seeing clearly, Fang Xing couldn't help but sigh.

Students like them who were cyborgs practicing martial arts actually all knew about black boxing.

Even when Liu Wei was looking for some part-time jobs before, there was content in this regard.

After all, cyborg lives were cheap. If one wanted to make money and wanted to progress rapidly in martial arts, participating in underground fighting was actually a very good choice, as long as one didn't die! One would definitely become an expert!

Of course, Liu Wei and Fang Xing's heads were very clear at the time, and they knew that many cyborg seniors who walked this path were either beaten to death in the arena or ended up severely injured and disabled, owing huge debts and unable to pay medical expenses, so they never considered it.

"In underground black boxing, there must be experts, and even richer rewards! A-Rank martial arts are just a drop in the bucket..."

Fang Xing walked into the Blood Cage Fighting Arena and found that the venue was very quiet now.

At the reception desk, there was a girl wearing a cute bunny girl outfit, looking at him with big eyes: "This guest, the opening time of the Blood Cage Fighting Arena is after eight o'clock in the evening..."

"Hmm..."

Fang Xing naturally knew that black boxing matches in the black market were the favorite project of many office workers in the new city district.

After heavy work every day, watching a fist-to-flesh, inevitably bloody boxing match, and using roars to vent frustration and fatigue, was the favorite way for many office workers to relieve stress.

"I just came to see, I don't know how the welfare and treatment of boxers are now?"

After thinking, Fang Xing still asked.

Anyway, he was just asking, he wouldn't go on stage himself.

"Our fighting arena's boxers..." The bunny girl smiled: "As long as you win one match, you earn at least ten thousand Star Dollars, winning streaks double, the more you win, the more money you earn... even our fighting arena helps make the income legitimate and legal, without charging service fees... besides that, there are various forbidden potions, A-Rank, S-Rank martial arts, and even martial arts rewards beyond S-Rank, all of which are possible to obtain..."

Speaking of this, the bunny girl even blinked, looking somewhat playful: "It is said, it is just said... those elite class students in the third year of high school in nearby high schools who hope to sprint for university will secretly come here to box and practice. Earning resources is secondary; the main thing is to see blood and gain actual combat experience!"

There was a 'martial' character in the martial way, clearly not something that could be improved by closing the door and building a car.

Closing the door to practice and then having strength increase greatly—that was a cultivator!

A martial artist must temper their own physique, forge an invincible spirit, and cultivate a majestic momentum in constant duels!

"It seems that the background of this Blood Cage Fighting Arena is very large..."

Fang Xing was thoughtful, then said: "Very good, I will consider it..."

"This guest, my code name is 'Meat Bun,' this is my business card, please keep it well..." Before Fang Xing left, the bunny girl handed over a business card with a giggle: "Whether you want to be an audience member or a boxer, you can find me..."

"Thank you, I've remembered it."

Fang Xing looked at the other party's very distinctive purple eyes and tall, plump figure, and couldn't help but nod with a smile.

"Entering the black market is very simple, how to leave the black market is a trouble..."

At the boundary of the old city district, Fang Xing still didn't take off his mask, his eyes vigilantly looking around.

Generally speaking, customers who just came to the black market to watch boxing matches and didn't spend much wouldn't be targeted by anyone.

And for big spenders who threw money around, the fighting arena and other merchants would protect them.

Even in the black market, one had to pay attention to some credibility, otherwise no one would come, and business couldn't be done!

But he clearly wasn't in the protection ranks, looking like a fat sheep that came for the first time, and even exposed a certain amount of wealth.

"Several hundred thousand Star Dollars definitely won't attract a Courage and Resolve Realm martial artist, even an Unpolished Jade Realm one would be somewhat embarrassing..."

"Not to mention ability users and mecha pilots..."

"I should... be able to handle it, right?"

Fang Xing secretly cheered himself on.

Fighting to the death in the black market, clearly one couldn't use weapons bought openly, not afraid of data leakage?

This was also one of the reasons why black market weapon shop prices were expensive.

But dealing with someone like him, expensive weapons clearly belonged to using cannons to hit mosquitoes, and the possibility of encountering them was extremely small.

The biggest possibility was still a thief gang composed of ordinary low-rank martial artists!

"No, the biggest possibility is that no one pays attention to me..."

It wasn't until he reached the new city district, saw the clean and tidy roads, and the streetlights and cameras standing on both sides of the road, that Fang Xing breathed a sigh of relief.

"Fortunately, my luck was good this time..."

"The talismans prepared in advance won't be used..."

For the black market, the lethality of talismans from the other world could only be considered average, but there were many effects.

Among them, the concealment and acceleration types were the life-saving trump cards Fang Xing prepared for himself!

Of course, the reason why a trump card was a trump card was that not using it was actually the best.

"It's impossible to use regular manufacturer weapons in the black market, and various black weapons are too expensive. Strictly speaking, my talismans are more cost-effective..."

"Because it definitely won't leak secrets, and the safety aspect is beyond doubt, but I clearly can't go to the black market to set up a stall to sell talismans..."

Fang Xing changed his makeup and calmly took the maglev train.

Although everything went smoothly today, he still felt somewhat unhappy.

"Living too cautiously... in the final analysis, it's because my strength is not strong enough."

"When I break through to the Fourth Realm of the martial way—Courage and Resolve, I will immediately go for professional verification and register to become a true 'Professional'!"

'Professional' were true citizens of the Blue Star Federation, possessing many privileges.

Not to mention anything else, ordinary Chick Star residents were not qualified to buy tickets for spaceships, but true 'Professionals' could!

There were also many military-grade equipment that were not open to ordinary citizens at all, but Professionals could also buy them!

The lifelong wish of many cyborgs was to become a 'Professional' and complete the leap in their own class!

—Regardless of whether they were cyborgs or natural humans, after becoming a 'Professional,' they were all upper-class people!

Of course, for the true high-level officials of the Federation, 'Professional' was just a start, but for many bottom-level people, that was the ticket to the upper-class circle, that was everything!

"If I were a true 'Professional,' the Federation wouldn't care about this little bit of extra income at all, let alone investigate anything. It's simply ridiculous..."

"At the same time, there are more channels and resources that can be used to collect favorite things..."

"How about setting a small goal first, before the college entrance exam, to complete the 'Professional Certification'?"

Fang Xing's eyes were bright.

This was actually also for self-protection.

Liu Wei's changes, and even other signs, made Fang Xing feel that bad things would happen.

But if he were a Professional, even if he faced accusations from evil deity followers, he could obtain more opportunities for maneuvering and defense.

A few days later.

【Ding, your account received 159,736 Star Dollars, current balance 160,072 Star Dollars...】

A prompt message appeared, making Fang Xing nod slightly: "The speed is quite fast..."

Just yesterday, he casually bought a lottery ticket that would be drawn today.

And then he won!

Although it was just a small prize of over a hundred thousand, luck, well, was just that simple and unadorned!

"However, the 50% service fee is really a pit, and the key is that this little bit of money still has to be taxed..."

Fang Xing let out a long breath, then clicked on the mall, looked at the D3-level nutrient solution and other martial arts potions, and started placing orders quickly.

As long as there were these purchase records, his rapid progress in martial arts after school started would have a reasonable explanation.

Although... not necessarily anyone cared about these.

"The Federation's martial arts potions seem to be just average..."

"The D9-level, which is better than the D3-level nutrient solution, is just richer in nutrition... as for those that assist in breaking through realms, there aren't any?"

Fang Xing thought for a while, feeling that his level was a bit low.

Or rather... the authority was not enough!

If he were a Professional, he should be able to see more purchasable goods.

"But the scarcity of the Federation's resources can also be seen... or rather, we, or even the entire Chick Star, are the type that is not worth investing in? After all, it's just a cannon fodder production star..."

"No, perhaps intentionally controlling the resources for breaking through ranks is a big plan... only martial artists who can stand out under the most difficult conditions have the potential to advance to higher levels in the future?"

"But for those of us with mediocre talent, it's too cruel. I'd better follow my own plan."

Integrating the resources of the two worlds, his own martial arts realm would inevitably advance by leaps and bounds.

As for the question of future potential?

Once he couldn't get into university, there would be almost no future, so why consider that! ===== CHAPTER 29 =====