Boom!
Lin Yuan's words immediately caused an uproar in the bar.
Quite a few people stood up on the spot, knocking over the tables in front of them.
A few others paid no mind, merely giving Lin Yuan a passing glance before continuing to drink.
"Heh, hahaha! Good, just what I'd expect from a newcomer! Even cockier than I was back then!"
One-Eye grinned fiercely.
"I like newcomers like you. Lao Jiu, I want a match with him. Help me arrange it!"
"Me too!"
"Count me in!"
The fighters who had stood up in the bar all spoke up.
The bartender called Lao Jiu shook his head and gave Lin Yuan a helpless look.
"See? I told you to keep a low profile, and now you've made yourself everyone's target!"
"They're all well-known fighters, and the arena will take their wishes into account. They might really arrange a series of back-to-back fights for you. Why don't you swallow your pride..."
"That's perfect," Lin Yuan said happily. "Back-to-back fights? I like that!"
Fighting these veteran fighters meant more points, so he was naturally pleased.
In fact, Lin Yuan had originally wanted them all to come at him together. That would save even more trouble than fighting them one after another.
But considering that he did not yet want to reveal his Authority Holder-level combat strength and wanted to avoid dealing with the polluted deputy city lord and the others, Lin Yuan decided to take a step back and accept the back-to-back fights.
"You... ah, forget it. Go register at the Accommodation Area first. Someone there will introduce you to the whole arena and tell you which areas you're allowed to enter."
"After that, just stay within those areas. When you have a fight, someone will come notify you in advance."
"All