I am practicing in a weird world

　She looked at the scene in front of her, and a look of confusion appeared on her face.

　At this moment, Xiao Yi glanced around and suddenly said, "Whether it's a feast or a bloody fight, we'll know in a moment. What we need to do now is not to stand here, but to follow the crowd. We might be too conspicuous standing here, and some people are already looking at us."

　Xia He looked around and immediately noticed some people looking at them.

　After boarding the ship, people either chat with others, go to the bar to get drinks, or find a seat to sit down. No one stands at the entrance looking around.

　Xiao Yi and Xia He stood here and suddenly became conspicuous.

　"Let's get some drinks too."

　Xia He took a step and walked towards the bar.

　The counters here are filled with all kinds of alcohol and drinks. At a glance, there are bottles of drinks, all kinds of drinks, and nothing else except drinks.

　There is a bartender behind the bar, a young man in a vest and suit. He holds various drinks and pours bottles of them into glasses, mixing them into various cocktails.

　He looked at Xiao Yi and Xia He coming to the bar, a smile on his face, and said, "This is your first time attending a banquet, right?"

　Since he was discovered, Xiao Yi didn't intend to hide it. He said, "This is my first time here."

　"I think you two must be curious about what the octagonal cage is used for," asked the bartender.

　"I'm very curious."

　Xiao Yi asked, "We're having a banquet here, right? What's that octagonal cage used for?"

　"Would you two like to drink something?"

　The bartender did not answer Xiao Yi's question, but started selling drinks.

　Xiao Yi glanced at the bartender, and after a moment of thought, he understood something. He asked, "I like wines with a stronger taste. Do you have any recommendations?"

　"I recommend this one. It's on sale for four dollars."

　The bartender took out a bottle of wine and placed it in front of Xiao Yi.

　Xiao Yi looked at the wine in front of him. It was a bottle of wine with a long and somewhat strange name: Red Wine from Lavilin Vineyard, brewed in 1865.

　"I want it."

　Xiao Yi took out four coins.

　"Miss, what kind of drink would you like?" asked the bartender.

　"I like stronger drinks." Xia He said.

　"Then I recommend this one, it's on sale, it's also four dollars."

　The bartender pushed out a bottle of liquor, which was called Tequila, also brewed in 1865.

　Xia He took out coins to pay.

　After collecting the money, the bartender took out a pamphlet and said, "This is a gift. It contains information that you may be interested in."

　Xiao Yi took the booklet. It was a very exquisite booklet, made entirely of hard paper. There was a mighty cruise ship printed on the cover, and the name was: Forget the Cocktail Party.

　After opening the booklet and flipping through a few pages, Xiao Yi saw the information he wanted to know.

　The purpose of the octagonal cage is to fight. It is a livelier program. The organizer will give out prizes and let those who are interested enter the octagonal cage to compete. The winner will get the prize.

　In order to avoid bloody incidents, the octagon has some simple rules, there are three rules in total.

　Article 1: The number of spots to enter the Octagon cage needs to be auctioned, and the procedure is similar to that of an auction house. There are two spots, and the highest bidder will get to enter the Octagon.

　Cage quota.

　Article 2: Weapons are not allowed inside the octagon, only bare hands are allowed, and each person can only win one match.

　Article 3: Instant-kill attacks are not allowed inside the Octagon. A fighter loses if he surrenders voluntarily or a health card is converted into a wound.

　"It seems to be interesting."

　Xiao Yi gave the booklet to Xia He and asked her to read it.

　"Not only do you have to pay money but you also have to work hard. Moreover, only the winners can get prizes. The losers not only lose money but also get nothing. This is a joke. I will definitely not participate." Xia He said.

　"That's not necessarily true. I've seen many people who swore they wouldn't fight in the octagon, but ended up going in," the bartender interjected.

　"Why?" Xia He asked.

　"Because they want the organizer's prizes, those prizes have such appeal," said the bartender.

　"What kind of prize is it?"

　An expression of interest appeared on Xia He's face.

　"The prizes in the octagon cage are different every time. The types of prizes are completely prepared by the organizer. This is not something that a bartender like me can know. I just know that the prizes are very popular every time." said the bartender.

　Because Xiao Yi and Xia He bought some drinks, his attitude seemed very friendly and he answered very readily.

　After knowing the information they wanted to know, Xiao Yi and Xia He took their drinks, chose a more secluded seat and sat down, put the wine in their hands on the table, took out the wine glasses, and began to enjoy the feast.

　Xiao Yi opened the bottle of wine, and immediately, a rich fruity aroma wafted out, refreshing his heart.

　Pour the wine into the glass, the wine is crystal clear, like a liquid gem, completely different from the wine on the market.

　Take a small sip, and instantly, the rich aroma spreads in your mouth, and the sweet taste spreads in your taste buds.

　This immediately made Xiao Yi's face show an intoxicated look.

　Xia He picked up the wine glass and put her own wine into her mouth. The moment the wine entered her mouth, her eyes widened slightly and an intoxicated expression appeared on her face.

　She said, "First it's intense, like a flame, then it's rich, like the sedimentation of history, and finally it's a light fruity flavor. These layers of flavor create an incomparable deliciousness. This wine is better than any other wine I've ever tasted."

　"It's delicious, but it's a bit expensive. At four dollars a bottle, I can't afford more than a few bottles."

　Regret appeared on Xiao Yi's face.

　If he had enough money, he would drink a case.

　More and more people took their seats, and soon most of the seats were occupied.

　At this moment, a whistle sounded from the cruise ship and the cruise ship started.

　At the moment the cruise ship started, a host entered the octagonal cage and the entertaining show began.

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　Volume 1: Chapter 692 Barbary

　She was a girl in pure white. She was wearing a pure white long dress, a bone bracelet and necklace, and she was full of the breath of death.

　She was holding something covered with a red cloth in her hands and walking towards the center of the octagonal cage.

　To participate in this program, one not only needs to bid for a spot, but also fight for it. The conditions are quite harsh. But looking at the bartender's expression, even with such harsh conditions, there are still a large number of people vying to participate.

　What kind of charm can make people so addicted?

　Curiosity flashed in Xiao Yi's eyes.

　Soon, the pure white girl walked out of the center of the octagonal cage, holding the item in her hand high.

　After drawing everyone's attention to the object in her hand, she suddenly lifted the red cloth that was covering it, and immediately, the contents were revealed.

　It was a scroll, a scroll emitting blazing flames.

　Xia He stared at the scroll bathed in flames and suddenly said, "I seem to understand the charm of this show. I want to participate."

　She could clearly sense that this was a secret book that recorded the knowledge of the Casting Principles, and it was of a high level, possessing the power of the Eightfold Casting Principles.

　"Your attainments in fire are quite high, aren't they? How could the secret teachings of the Eightfold Principle of Forging be so appealing?"

　A look of confusion appeared on Xiao Yi's face.

　He had seen Xia He's flames. The intensity of that flame far exceeded level eight, and it was so hot that even the floor could be burned into magma. Its shape looked like the tail flame of a fighter jet, which was completely different from ordinary flames.

　The flame produced by burning ordinary firewood compared to Xia He's flame is like a firefly compared to the bright moon. They are simply incomparable.

　“You don’t understand, though

　The secret teachings of the Lionsmith also include the skills of using fire, but those are skills that serve the blade and focus on killing. The secret teachings of the Forging Principle are the secret teachings from the Daytime Forge, and are the treasures of blacksmiths and craftsmen. The knowledge recorded in them focuses more on creation and manufacturing. These are two very different kinds of knowledge.

　If I only had the knowledge of the Lionsmith, I would only be able to make sabertooths, but if I also possessed the secret teachings of the Forging Code, I would be able to make many more things, including all kinds of weapons and high-tech items."

　Burning desire emerged in Xia He's eyes.

　At this time, inside the octagonal cage, the host handed the prize to a nearby staff member. She picked up the microphone and said, "The Octagonal Cage entertainment program has officially begun. Some of you here have attended our Forgotten Church banquets many times, but some are here for the first time. As usual, I will begin by reading out the rules."

　A few minutes later, the host finished reading the rules and announced, "I now declare the bidding for a spot in the Octagon officially open. The starting bid is one dollar, and each increment must be no less than one dollar. There are two spots available, and the highest bidder wins. Now, the bidding for the first spot begins. Interested parties, please write the amount on a sign and hold it high."

　Xia He looked at the table and quickly found a wooden sign on it. She picked up the pen beside her, wrote three on it, and raised the sign.

　Suddenly, many people around began to look at Xia He.

　Xia He was wearing a bright yellow long dress. She had a petite figure and a bright expression, and she didn't look intimidating at all.

　No one around was holding a sign.

　In the entire venue, Xia He was the only one raising a sign to bid.

　What's going on? Why is no one bidding?

　Doubt instantly appeared on Xia He's face.

　"A cute little girl offered three dollars. Is there anyone who wants to compete with her?"

　The host took the microphone and began to liven up the atmosphere.

　But still no one bid.

　This event doesn't seem to be very popular, and it doesn't seem to be as popular as the bartender said.

　Xia He thought.

　"Three bucks once, three bucks twice, three bucks three times, deal. Congratulations to the beautiful lady No. 66 for qualifying to enter the Octagon."

　The host's voice was excited as he continued, "The bidding for the second spot in the Octagon will now begin. Who's interested in being Miss Lovely's opponent?"

　The moment the host's voice fell, signs were raised one after another, as numerous as the trees on the mountains.

　When Xia He saw this scene, a look of astonishment immediately appeared on her face.

　A smile appeared on Xiao Yi's face, and he said, "Your deterrent power is not enough."

　"How dare you underestimate me? Once we step into the Octagon, I'm going to make them regret choosing me as their opponent."

　An angry expression suddenly appeared on Xia He's face, and her face was twisted with anger.

　"This is a banquet hosted by the Church of Oblivion, a church that has existed for a long time. Almost everyone here knows this secret. We are the only newcomers who cannot use weapons and do not have the blessing of mechas and swords. Are you really absolutely sure?" Xiao Yi asked.

　"Hmph, even without armor and sword, I possess absolutely formidable strength."

　Xia He's face showed absolute confidence.

　She possesses the secret teaching "Bronze Structure", which is a tenth-level secret teaching. It not only possesses the power of the tenth-level Blade Principle, but also the power of the fifth-level Heart Principle and the power of the fifth-level Casting Principle.

　That is a high-level secret that can only be obtained after entering the Peacock Gate.

　This secret book alone gave her great confidence. In addition to this secret book, she also possessed the secret books of the Principle of Casting and the Principle of Heart, and had many trump cards.

　"I'll give you five bucks. Give me some face, and don't compete with me."

　A loud shout erupted from the crowd, instantly drawing everyone's attention.

　The man who shouted was a big man wearing a suit. His bulging muscles made the suit look sharp and angular. He was more than two meters tall and exuded an unmatched ferocious aura.

　At first glance, it doesn't look like a human being, but rather like a ferocious beast that will devour anyone at any time.

　"It's the ferocious beast Barbari."

　"Now that Barbary has spoken, I'd better not offend him."

　"We still have to give Barbari face, otherwise there will be trouble in the future."

　Voices of discussion were heard from the crowd, and the bidding signs that were held high were quickly put down.

　Soon, Barbary's bid was the only one held high in the entire venue.

　"Five bucks once, five bucks twice, five bucks three times, deal!"

　The host shouted, "The first octagonal cage battle is between Barbary and the cute little Loli. Please invite the two contestants to the stage."

　Who is this guy named Barbari that makes so many people afraid of him?

　Xiao Yi frowned.