Exotic Beast (Please Recommend)

Yin Yang Crab: On October 3, 2016, Xiya Calendar, an angler caught a fist-sized Yin Yang Crab in his own fishpond. Its body was black and white. Experts stated that this crab was an extremely rare chimera, the result of genetic mutation under specific conditions.

Two-headed Shark: In the far west, marine researchers once discovered a Two-headed Shark. This severe deformity and mutation might be related to environmental pollution or genetic abnormalities. Everyone was urged to protect the marine environment—without buying, there would be no killing.

Blood-red Crow: At a chicken farm somewhere, a large number of chicks died. Investigation revealed that the culprit was a Blood-red Crow covered entirely in crimson feathers. Its cry was clear and bright, its body two to three times the size of an ordinary crow, as large as a young rooster, and its temperament was exceptionally ferocious.

One news report after another scrolled past.

In this world, there was no shortage of Exotic Beasts with strange appearances.

Every so often, some would be discovered.

At the sight of this, his eyes lit up.

This undoubtedly meant that he would have a stable source of Modification Points in the future.

It was just a little regrettable.

Although Exotic Beasts were not uncommon.

Compared with creatures of their own kind, they were still relatively rare.

Moreover, the meat of most Exotic Beasts was firmer and more tender than that of their counterparts.

They were dearly loved by foodies.

As a result, they were highly sought after, and their prices generally remained high.

Therefore.

Once these Exotic Beasts were discovered.

If they met a suitable buyer.

They could be sold for a handsome sum—several times, or even more than ten times, the price of their ordinary counterparts.

"What a waste!"

Hu Qi felt a pang of heartache.

To him, those were all Modification Points.

Afterward.

He checked his balance. Of the thirty thousand yuan limit, he had spent more than half in less than a month.

And he would still need money to buy Exotic Beasts whenever he came across them, which would be another enormous expense.

So the issue of making money was placed before him once again.

"Now that my Comprehensive Combat Technique has reached perfection, I should be able to take the Federation's professional fighter certification exam. That should make earning money much easier afterward."

Hu Qi analyzed his current situation.

Afterward.

He logged onto the Xiya Federation's largest forum website and short-video platform, posting notices that he was buying Exotic Beast meat and information on Exotic Beast sightings on a long-term basis.

Inside the training room.

Two agile figures were fiercely exchanging blows—it was Hu Qi and Song Jian.

At first glance, the two appeared evenly matched, neither able to gain the upper hand.

But in reality, Hu Qi was on the defensive most of the time and had not taken the initiative to attack.

Bang!

In an instant.

Hu Qi deftly deflected Song Jian's fierce attack. His arm slashed out like a gale, his five fingers pressed together as he struck Song Jian's shoulder with a vicious palm.

The two immediately separated.

Song Jian staggered back several steps and hurriedly rubbed his already numb shoulder.

"You... you've gotten stronger again!"

Song Jian panted heavily, the redness on his face from the pain gradually fading.

His eyes were full of uncertainty and shock. His aptitude was already quite good, and he even had a dedicated nutritionist carefully planning his meals and conditioning his body.

Yet even so, he was still no match for Hu Qi.

Whenever he thought he was about to catch up to Hu Qi, he would discover that the distance between them seemed to have widened again.

"Hehe, I've made a little progress. Thanks for your patronage. Scan to pay, or cash this time?"

Hu Qi chuckled.

In terms of level alone, after his Comprehensive Combat Technique reached perfection, all its moves had already fused together in his mind.

He could combine and employ them however he pleased.

Naturally, Song Jian before him could not compare.

Even if there were two Song Jians, they would absolutely not be his match.

Their frequent sparring sessions and real combat over this period had also allowed him to thoroughly gauge the other man's strength.

He was roughly at the minor mastery level of the Comprehensive Combat Technique. Compared to ordinary people, that was already considered impressive.

But compared to Hu Qi, the gap was not merely a star or half a spark. If Hu Qi had gotten serious, that strike just now would have been enough to knock him flat and leave him unable to rise again.

However, Hu Qi would not do that.

It was not because he intended to hide his skills or deliberately show off.

It was simply because ever since Song Jian lost to him last time, he had come to challenge him every day.

Once or twice was fine, but after too many times, Hu Qi naturally lost interest in fighting such a vastly weaker "rookie."

And Song Jian truly was quite the talent.

Seeing that Hu Qi was unwilling, he made a bet and unleashed the power of money.

As long as Hu Qi fought him once, he would pay one thousand yuan.

Whoever lost would pay the other ten thousand.

When Hu Qi first heard those exceptionally sincere words, this pauper was utterly stunned.

So this guy in front of him was actually a rich kid.

He had originally been worrying about money.

Earlier, he had looked into matters related to taking the professional certification exam.

But because of the so-called procedures, he learned that from the day he registered, he would have to wait at least a month.

And they had to wait until a certain number of people had registered before holding a unified examination.

If there were not enough people, the exam date would be pushed back even further.

Just as Hu Qi was worrying over money and considering whether he should take out some shady online loan to tide himself over.

He never expected that when he got sleepy, someone would bring him a pillow—someone had actually come right to his door to give him money.

Faced with such a situation, he naturally did not hesitate in the slightest and agreed on the spot.

This had nothing to do with money. After all, they were both trainees at the club, so they could be considered classmates.

He still had to help with this little favor.

"Scan it. By the way, are you hiding your true strength? Why does it always feel like I'm only a little short each time?"

Song Jian fell silent for a moment, but he still took out his phone and scanned ten thousand yuan over to Hu Qi.

"Not at all. That move of yours almost injured me just now. Work a little harder, and you'll definitely beat me next time."

Seeing the payment notification, a gentle smile bloomed on Hu Qi's face.

Like a kind older brother, he encouragingly patted the other man's shoulder, his tone incomparably sincere.

After spending the past few days together, and with Hu Qi intentionally trying to get closer to him, the two could barely be considered friends.

Of course, even between friends, not a single cent of what was owed could be missing.

"Forget it. I've already lost all my allowance for this month to you. Let's talk again next month."

Song Jian shook his head helplessly.

Hearing that, Hu Qi was briefly at a loss for words. Over the past few days, he had fleeced eighty to ninety thousand yuan from this great sucker alone.

And all that money was merely this month's allowance to him?

That did not even include what he had already spent.

By rough estimate, it had to be at least over a hundred thousand.

What detestable capital!

Just as Hu Qi sighed inwardly.

A tall figure walked in through the door.

Chen Wu entered, pinched out the cigarette butt that had burned down in his mouth, and casually tossed it into the cigarette-butt collection bin by the door.

When Chen Wu entered, everyone in the training room stopped what they were doing.

They all called out together, "Hello, Coach!"

Seeing this, Chen Wu nodded.

His gaze swept quickly around the room.

"Where are Lin Zhi and Chen Chang?"

"I saw the two of them go to the restroom. They should still be squatting over the toilet."

Someone raised a hand and answered.

"Fine. Once everyone is here, I have something important to tell you all."

After saying that, Chen Wu spoke no further.

"Could it be that?"

At that moment, Song Jian's expression grew solemn. He lowered his voice as he spoke.

His tone carried a deep anticipation.