With global currency devaluation, I'll wear these back and take my whole family flying!

"where to?"

Gu Lianxing asked hesitantly, her gaze unconsciously falling on the gym bag Pili was carrying, her eyes widening slightly: "Gym? That's no problem for me, I work out every day."

She can run ten kilometers in one go.

Shen Ci frowned. She had indeed started running recently, influenced by Lian Xing, but now she could only run three to five kilometers at most each time.

She was no match for Lianxing, but just by looking at the strong lines of her legs, one could tell that Pili was definitely more formidable.

Is Jin Pili going to the gym to train with her?

Shen Ci felt a pang of regret: "Well, it's Lianxing who wants to get to know you better, so you take her there."

Gu Lianxing looked at Shen Ci in shock: "My dear..."

"Don't worry, I'm not going to the gym. I have five minutes left, I can't be late," Thunderbolt said, glancing at the time.

Upon hearing that it wasn't a trip to the gym, Shen Ci breathed a sigh of relief, exchanged a glance with Gu Lianxing, and nodded.

Mysterious.

She wanted to see what kind of person this Jin Pili, so unconventional, really was.

The three of them walked out of the south gate of the school and came to the bus stop by the roadside.

"Take the bus?"

Seeing this, Gu Lianxing couldn't help but ask in surprise.

Pili nodded and said expressionlessly, "I usually ride a shared bike, but considering that it's hot and you're with me, let's take the bus today."

Shen Ci looked at Pili. She could tell that Pili was not a selfish person, otherwise she wouldn't have cleaned the entire dormitory so thoroughly by herself. Her decision to take the bus was also a subconscious consideration for the two of them.

“But you’ll have to pay for it yourselves,” Thunderbolt added.

Shen Ci suddenly smiled, instantly appreciating the charm of Pili's personality.

She subconsciously considers others' feelings, but when it comes to matters of principle, she becomes very self-centered, such as those involving money.

This isn't about being petty; for someone who's short of money, money is the most important thing. Shen Ci herself had been through a similar phase in her life, but she didn't have Pili's straightforward personality, which led her to find herself in many difficult dilemmas.

After taking one bus after another, the three of them finally arrived in a desolate wilderness an hour and a half later.

As dusk settled, the surrounding area was a wasteland. Not far away, there was something that looked like a road sign. Gu Lianxing stared intently at the rusty and mottled lettering—"Xijing Wetland Park".

Two bare sand dunes, not even a two-meter-tall tree in sight. Does this place deserve to be called a wetland park?

In this desolate place, a Jinbei van was parked on the side of the road. Gu Lianxing stared at it, as if she could already imagine five or six burly men sitting in the van, looking at her photo for identification. Tomorrow, the "Longcheng Legal Channel" would have a headline: "Young girl dies tragically, body left exposed in the wilderness."

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but shudder and quickly grabbed Shen Ci beside her: "There's not a soul in sight here, why did she bring us here?"

Seeing her cowardly yet determined appearance, Shen Ci couldn't help but chuckle: "Didn't you ask to come yourself? You probably haven't arrived yet, don't be afraid."

Her composure reassured Gu Lianxing, and the two followed Pili to the van.

The driver's side window rolled down, revealing a middle-aged man wearing sunglasses. He instinctively glanced at Gu Lianxing and Shen Ci, his brow furrowing slightly: "Who are these two?"

“He came with me, just wanted to see what was going on,” Pili said.

The man seemed uneasy. Although he was wearing sunglasses, Shen Ci could still feel the scrutiny in his eyes. Finally, he said, "Watching the fun is not allowed. Everyone who goes in has to participate."

Then he looked at Pili and said, "These are the rules, you know them."

Pili nodded: "Don't worry, I'll talk to Lao Zhou and make sure you don't have a hard time."

The man nodded after hearing this: "Get in the car."

Shen Ciyun was completely confused by their conversation, and Gu Lianxing was even more baffled. At least for now, they not only didn't gain any further understanding of Jin Pili, but they also found him to be even more mysterious.

The van drove on for a long time until it slowly came to a stop as dusk approached.

After getting out of the car, Shen Ci looked around and found that the area was full of parked vehicles, including many luxury cars worth more than 100 yuan.

In the very center of the sandy area stands a massive building, resembling an abandoned construction site or a huge warehouse, adorned with neon lights that shimmer with colors that seem out of place.

Gu Lianxing was completely stunned by the sight before her: "What is this? Utopia?"

Shen Ci shook her head. Although she could see people coming and going, she still couldn't figure out what was going on.

"Don't be curious, you'll find out once you go inside." After saying this, Thunderbolt walked up to the building and headed straight for it.

Shen Ci and his companion quickly followed, and the closer they got to the building, the less uneasy they felt before, replaced by anticipation and excitement.

"Thunderbolt! It's coming!"

"Go Pili! We believe in you!"

As she approached the gate, some people recognized Jin Pili and greeted her warmly. Jin Pili, unusually, smiled and nodded to them.

Gu Lianxing said in surprise, "So she can laugh."

The moment the group stepped through the door, a deafening "sound wave" swept over them, completely engulfing Shen Ci and Gu Lianxing who had just entered.

Music sounds.

Cheers.

Shouts.

There were even sounds of gongs and drums.

These sounds were completely inaudible outside the building, indicating that this seemingly abandoned building had actually been renovated using very advanced soundproofing materials.

Ahead was a straight corridor with several rooms on both sides, all with their doors tightly closed. When Shen Ci and Pili followed Pili to the end of the corridor, they discovered that they were in front of a sunken fighting arena!

The stands on all four sides were filled with spectators, men and women, young and old.

Some people were dressed casually, while others were dressed in suits. Looking up, they could see the private boxes made of glass at the top. The glass was also made of a very special material; people outside couldn't see inside, but those inside could overlook the entire scene below.

Gu Lianxing froze on the spot, her mouth and eyes slightly agape. This well-behaved girl, who had grown up in a wealthy family, had never seen anything like this before.

No, she had seen it, in a movie.

Shen Ci was naturally shocked as well. After looking around, she fixed her gaze on Pili and asked incredulously, "Pili, you're not going to fight in an underground boxing match here, are you?"