114 Aesthetics (2/2)

”I am starting the timer in 5….4..” The Red Panda ignored Xiong Da's expression and started to count down. Xiong Da wanted to curse under his breath but he guessed this was what he needed to defeat Lan Ji Ao.

”2…1…go!” The Red Panda pressed a button on her counter and a starting pistol shot was fired off, which made Xiong Da frantically run while following the green arrows on the floor that was illuminated just for him to follow.

Xiong Da did not pace himself in any way and started sprinting the moment he started. He could not think of anything since it was too quick for him to process anything.Fortunately, he knew how much he had to push himself as the arrows not only showed the direction he had to move within this enormous warehouse, numbers were also illuminated to indicate the distance he had already run.

However, in 400 metres, he was already gasping for air, but Xiong Da knew he needed to push himself forward. If he stopped here, the instructor that was waiting for him would refuse to help him. Hence, Xiong Da gritted his teeth and told himself to not think and move forward.

While waiting for Xiong Da to arrive in two minutes, Zeru was reading up on Xiong Da's personal profile created by the system, since every action Xiong Da had carried out and every word he said was recorded by the system. The system then compiled everything for Yun and Jin in case they need to use it to improve customer satisfaction.

For example, Yun would personally 'whisper' information about a certain customer that returned to play at Jin's store. This would make that particular customer feel more appreciated and would he/she would then be more inclined to return to Jin store a third time. However, Yun would only be able to relay this information. How Jin used it would be a separate matter.

As Zeru was a little old fashioned, the system had created physical books for him to peruse. The moment Zeru agreed to 'take care' of Xiong Da, he started to read up on Xiong Da's profile. Milk also came by and told him what she had taught Xiong Da but obviously, she was just pushing him to be competent at his current skills and suggested to him which skills were more useful.

”Well, at the very least, this guy is now motivated enough to want something.” Zeru closed his book and checked the timer when he heard rapid breathing come from the side of the ring arena that Zeru was in.

”You are 4 seconds late. I do not wish to teach you anything.” Zeru folded his arms as he stood in front of Xiong Da with menacing authority.

”Sir! I have no excuses, Sir! But please give me a chance to prove myself.” Xiong Da was trying his best to get those words out of his mouth.

”What chance? You squandered your chance when you were late by 4 seconds. You could have run immediately before the timer started and that would have given you a 5 second head start. In a fight, you have to use everything at your disposal to win.” Zeru tried to test Xiong Da's resolve.

Xiong Da then stared intensely at Zeru. ”Lawbreakers. I dislike them. Scrap that! I detest them! Why must I lower myself to their level just to win a fight? Why can't I be righteous in an unlawful fight? I do not wish to fight dirty like that bastard Ji Ao!” Xiong Da shouted.

”So you want to win with overwhelming power and not with trickery?” Zeru asked.

”Yes, so that I can be that selfish knight that protects his one and only princess in his heart!” Xiong Da shouted as he started to get up.

”Now I see your resolve.” Zeru extended his hand and Xiong Da grabbed it to climb up into the ring arena. Xiong Da then realised that he was not supporting himself properly because he was still weak from the 800m sprint and therefore, he nearly fell.

However, Zeru held on Xiong Da well enough to prevent the fall with only one hand, which made Xiong Da feel astonished! He weighed over 300 kilograms but the master instructor in front of him stood steadfastly and supported him with ease.

”What are you blanking out for?” Zeru's question snapped Xiong Da back into attention and he quickly got into the ring arena.

”Spar with me, give me all you got and in the meantime, entertain me with your current situation. Every single detail.” Zeru gestured Xiong Da to come at him and Xiong Da did.

”Oh, I have a brain full of details and I hope I am more than just entertaining.” With his weapon in his hands, Xiong Da charged towards Zeru with no regards to his life.

”I do not think you should think that highly about yourself.” Zeru chuckled as he faced Xiong Da with no weapons.