Chu Qiang: "I Want You"

The Elite Training Camp actually encourages participants to challenge each other, as evidenced by the fact that a separate Challenge Room has been set up.

In Elite Training Camp, challenges usually involve stakes, which are typically money and points.

The challenge is only valid after both sides simultaneously deposit their bets into the designated "Challenge System" account, with the Training Camp's computer system acting as the fair organizer.

The minimum bet is 1 billion, with no upper limit! Of course, while the students are wealthy, no one's money comes easily, and a bet of 10 billion is generally considered a high-stakes gamble.

Challenges where points are used as stakes are generally quite rare.

In particular, the monthly points rankings are like a mountain, weighing heavily on each student and forcing them to keep improving, making them even more unwilling to engage in points-based betting battles.

Although Luo Zhe had only just entered the Elite Training Camp, he knew the importance of points to every student. Faced with William's challenge, Luo Zhe smiled and shrugged, "I refuse."

"Are you kidding me? I haven't even figured out what kind of person this blond young man, William, is. If I rashly accept his challenge and end up losing, wouldn't I be sending myself to the wolves?"

Sun Tzu said, "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated."

Sun Tzu also said, "Of the thirty-six stratagems, running away is the best!"

Let's avoid direct confrontation for now and ascertain the situation first.

"Sorry, I have something to attend to, I'll be going now! Goodbye!" Before William could react, she accelerated and disappeared into the alley without looking back, vanishing into the dark alley in no time.

"SHIT! SHIT! SHIT!"

After Luo Zhe's figure disappeared, the blond youth William finally realized that the other party had rejected his challenge without hesitation! And he had run away so fast, even taking away his spoils!

What a jerk with absolutely no chivalry!

*****

7 PM.

At a farmhouse restaurant in the suburbs of City 1001, Luo Zhe and Shi Jiang successfully met up.

Looking at Shi Jiang's bulging backpack, Luo Zhe couldn't help but say enviously, "Senior Brother Shi Jiang, you've had a great haul this time!"

Shi Jiang chuckled and replied, "I was lucky this time. I happened to run into several lone high-level beast generals, so the harvest was quite good." Shi Jiang glanced at Luo Zhe's slightly bulging backpack.

"The monster hunt didn't go well this time?" Shi Jiang frowned. "There are quite a few Beast General Level monsters in the territory of the Mountain-Bearing Deer Monster. I used to go there often. How come you only had so little to show for it this time?"

Don't even mention it.

Luo Zhe gave a wry smile and waved his hand, "Although there are quite a few Beast General Level monsters in the territory of the Mountain-Bearing Deer monster, most of the high-level beast general monsters are accompanied by dozens of monster minions. Once they start fighting, the commotion will be too great, and it might cause a riot among the beast herd. We haven't found many good opportunities to strike."

Shi Jiang rubbed his chin, pondering, "I see. It seems the situation there has changed a bit since I last went. My intelligence was wrong this time, and you made a wasted trip."

He patted Luo Zhe on the shoulder and said, "Next time we go out, I'll take you to a better place. There are more Beast General Level there, and they're strong enough. With a bit of luck, you might even be able to hunt ten or more high-level Beast General Level a day."

"Thank you, senior brother." Luo Zhe nodded.

"By the way, senior brother, do you know someone named William? William Edith, I think he's from European Union countries, blond hair, about 1.8 meters tall." Luo Zhe suddenly remembered the William he had met in the evening, so he asked Shi Jiang for information.

Shi Jiang lowered his head and thought for a while before saying, "I vaguely remember William, the one you mentioned. He seems to have joined around last year, and his ranking has been hovering around 120-130. His Combat Power Amplitude is 'medium,' meaning his strength is average. However, his swordsmanship is quite strong, almost touching the edge of the Artistic Conception Level."

"What? Did you offend him?" Shi Jiang frowned. "Should I go and warn him?"

"Oh, no need, no need, I can do it myself." Luo Zhe quickly shook his head, refusing Shi Jiang's offer. He was joking; if Shi Jiang were to intervene, how could Luo Zhe possibly take advantage of William?

Shi Jiang shook his head and said, "If you need anything, just ask. We Huaxia are very united in the Training Camp. If you can't handle it yourself, just come to us."

"Okay, senior brother." Luo Zhe nodded vigorously.

"Let's go back. Senior Brother Chu Qiang has already arranged a welcome dinner for you on the second floor of Restaurant No. 1 tonight, starting at eight o'clock. It's perfect timing for us to go back now."

*****

At 8 PM, on the second floor of Restaurant No. 1 in the Elite Training Camp, a full 18 trainees from Huaxia gathered to welcome Luo Zhe! It's when you're away from home that you feel a special warmth among fellow countrymen. But as the saying goes, "Fellow countrymen, fellow countrymen, you stab me in the back." Pshaw!

When fellow villagers meet, their eyes well up with tears!

Many of the senior students enthusiastically drank and chatted with Luo Zhe. In particular, Zhao Ruo, who also lived in the Jiangnan Pavilion, showed no trace of the gentle and tender nature of a Jiangnan woman. Instead, she acted like a big sister. She drank two or three catties of baijiu without even turning red in the face.

In the end, it was only after Luo Zhe repeatedly begged for mercy that Zhao Ruo finally let him go.

"Phew, they finally let me go." Luo Zhe held a glass of wine and hid in a corner.

Shi Jiang walked over with a cocktail in hand. Hearing Luo Zhe's words, he immediately smiled and said, "This banquet was prepared just for you. You're the star of the show today, so of course everyone's here to drink and chat with you."

Shi Jiang didn't drink much tonight. No matter who offered him a drink, he only took a small sip. This both gave them face and made his stance clear. "Junior brother, tonight's banquet is paid for by Senior Brother Chu Qiang. He'll probably come over later to try and win you over. Be prepared."

"Trying to win me over?" Luo Zhe was a little confused. "I'm a member of the Extreme Martial Arts Hall, why would they want to win me over?"

Shi Jiang smiled slightly and explained, "After entering the Elite Training Camp, most of the contracts we previously signed with Dojo, the Military, or Underground Alliance are now void."

"You don't actually think a mere formal membership contract is enough to keep a War God, do you?" Shi Jiang looked at Luo Zhe with amusement, then suddenly asked, "Do you know how much this dinner cost?"

Luo Zhe was taken aback. How did the conversation turn to the dinner party again? He shook his head and replied, "These dishes are all quite delicious. I really can't guess the prices, but even if they're ridiculously expensive, a million Huaxia Currency should be about right, right?"

Shi Jiang smiled without saying a word and held up one finger.

Luo Zhe blinked twice, turned his head to look at the leftover food on the table, swallowed hard, and asked in a trembling voice, "Ten million?"

Shi Jiang nodded.

"At least tens of millions." Shi Jiang's voice was calm and steady. "The chefs in the Elite Training Camp are among the world's best, and many of the ingredients used in these dishes are taken from powerful monsters. Ten million is not expensive!"

"So, you should understand now. Chu Qiang hosted this banquet for two reasons: first, to welcome you, and second, to bestow favors and attract some members from Huaxia Nation to join his organization."

"Senior Brother Chu Qiang has joined an organization?" Luo Zhe asked in surprise.

When I arrived yesterday, Chu Qiang was ranked second on the Black Dragon Ranking. To be ranked second in the Elite Training Camp, even if it was only on the first day of October, even if it was only temporary, was still quite formidable.

I didn't expect such a powerful person to be won over so quickly.

Shi Jiang nodded. "Chu Qiang Chu Qiang been recruited by our Military. The army has set up a special operations department for him! After graduation, Chu Qiang will directly become the head of this operations department!"

"Tsk tsk." Luo Zhe smacked his lips twice. "No wonder you said that Senior Brother Chu Qiang's banquet was to win people over. It turns out that his real intention was not what he thought." On another note, the fact that the national army would set up a special operations department to welcome Chu Qiang explains why Chu Qiang would want to recruit some students.

When will someone be willing to go to such lengths to win him over?