Chapter 55: Old Friend (1/2)

Chapter 55: Old Friend

Translator: JLEditor: Lis

It was already noon the next day when Ai Hui woke, struggling to open his eyes in the glaring sun. It was rare for him to sleep in so late.

Last night, he barely managed to crawl back to the training hall before flopping into his rattan chair and nodding off, only to wake up now. He preferred sleeping in the courtyard with the calming starry sky before him. This way, he was able to rise with the morning sun, its gentle warmth the best start to the day.

The afternoon sun was so much more scorching.

Come to think of it, his body’s aches, soreness, and swelling were gone. Not only did his body’s ailments mysteriously disappear, but after a good night’s rest, he also woke up feeling invigorated and brimming with energy.

Ai Hui’s spirits lifted immediately. With renewed energy, he felt able to welcome any challenges that came his way.

He decided he would have noodles before setting off to find the mysterious blind battler.

Embarrassingly enough, even though so much time had passed since his promise to the young girl, he had yet to start on the task. He wasn’t like Fatty who could be so openly shameless. It was a truly enviable skill and a legitimate talent to have.

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As soon as he reached the noodle store, he aggressively ordered five bowls of noodles once more.

After coming to the noodle store a few times, the owner was able to recognize him, especially after the previous incident. As the owner served the noodles, he asked concernedly, “It’s been a while, sir. Oh yes, did the girl from last time return the one hundred fifty yuan yet?”

Ai Hui, who was about to devour his noodles, froze, the chopsticks on-route to his mouth coming to a halt.

Not only did the owner touch a sore spot, he also proceeded to rub salt into the wound. Did he not know how to conduct a business?

What could he say? That he had an overbearing debt of eighty million yuan because of an inconsequential loan of one hundred fifty yuan? That a bowl of noodles led to his life’s tragedy, or that one hundred fifty yuan effectively smothered his desires in life?

Ah, this bizarre world, why did he still feel that he was in a dream…

In his heart, Ai Hui gave a helpless sigh and started in on his noodles silently.

Seeing his troubled expression, the owner sighed and placed a plate of beef before Ai Hui. He clapped his hands on Ai Hui’s shoulder and consoled him, “There isn’t any road that you cannot get through in life. Even if she did not return the one hundred and fifty yuan, it doesn’t matter. You should still be the better person. Come, let Uncle treat you to a beef dish!”

Ai Hui’s mood immediately brightened at the plate of mouth-watering beef in front of him.

“Thank you, Uncle!”

He began to devour the noodles and exceptionally fragrant beef in large mouthfuls.

After five bowls of noodles, he waved to the owner of the noodle store. “Goodbye, Uncle!”

Ai Hui started visiting various training halls, trying to find the target based on the clues provided by the girl from the noodle store.

Coming to a training hall for the first time in a while, he soon realized the quality of the blind battle competitors had risen tremendously.

Now, only those that were confident in their abilities dared to participate, making for more thrilling battles.

After observing a few battles, Ai Hui realized it was now impossible to earn money through blind battles. Despite the increased strength he gained from activating his natal residence, he was still lacking compared to the rest of the contestants who had more than four palaces. And while there were some younger participants, they were still renowned geniuses in their respective schools.

Duanmu Huanghun’s continuous success in blind battles raised the standard of Central Pine City, drawing talented and hot-headed youngsters eager to experience the thrill and compare themselves to an acclaimed individual.

Blind battles had undeniably become a symbol of Central Pine City.