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Xu Fei and his group got together and discussed going out for dinner to celebrate that evening.

After all, although Xu Fei didn't make it into the top eight in the ring competition, his punching power was among the top eight. Zhou Wei and Ning Yi also made it into the top thirty-two, and with their subsidies, they could get a serving of exotic beast meat every two days. Such good fortune was naturally worth celebrating for them, and it would also deepen their friendship.

Yan Liang stood at a distance, his gaze sweeping across the crowd.

He was figuring out how to reach Ellis—or other top eight boxers or top eight ring fighters.

……

However, at this moment, there was someone on the training field who was even more active than him.

Liu Zhen.

The runner-up, who looked unremarkable, was currently walking back and forth in the training field, chatting with each of the trainees.

The people he sought out were either in the top eight in boxing power or in the top eight in ring competitions.

Each time he found someone, he would whisper a few words to them. Soon, a few people had gathered around him.

Then, he walked towards Xu Fei.

"Hey bro, how about we go out for dinner tonight, all of us in the top eight? It's on me," Liu Zhen said with a smile.

Xu Fei was overjoyed upon hearing this.

What does it mean to eat with these people? It means he has successfully entered the top circle of this training ground!

This gave him a sense of pride in being superior to others, and a feeling of being the center of attention.

But someone like him always has to be careful about his demeanor, so as not to make people think he's shamelessly trying to squeeze in.

So he casually replied without a care in the world, "Sure, no problem."

Seeing his demeanor, Liu Zhen's eyes flashed with a barely perceptible understanding, but it vanished in an instant. His face remained unchanged with a smile: "Alright, it's settled then, let's go together tonight."

Just then, Ning Yi suddenly spoke up.

She opened her big eyes, her face showing just the right amount of curiosity, and her tone was tinged with a hint of caution: "Um... can I go?"

Liu Zhen looked at her.

His gaze slid from Ning Yi's face to her curvaceous figure, and then to her long, straight legs.

After a moment, he smiled and said, "Sure, no problem. There's an extra seat at the place I booked."

Ning Yi's face immediately broke into a sweet smile.

This scene, witnessed by Shen Zitong, made him feel displeased.

Xu Fei and Ning Yi both went, leaving Zhou Wei, Liu Zhi, and Shen Zitong behind.

Zhou Wei, not wanting to be left out, chimed in: "Hey, can we go? It's a meal, the more the merrier, let's all go together."

As he spoke, he slightly raised his chin, giving off an air of "I'm also..." The posture of "".

Liu Zhen frowned almost imperceptibly.

This short, blond guy in front of me can't even speak properly—what does "hey" even mean? Liu Zhen has a name; at the very least, you could call him "brother." What kind of airs is he putting on?

Besides, are these guys really stupid or just pretending? Didn't they realize he only invited people from the top eight?

One has a punching power of 280kg, the other 290kg, and the other barely made it into the top 32 before being beaten to a pulp in the first round—does this kind of trash even deserve to be at his dinner party?

Ning Yi was allowed to go because she's beautiful. Having such a stunning beauty at the dinner party would liven things up, be pleasing to the eye, and elevate the event's class. What could these other girls do there? Lower the class?

Liu Zhen was unhappy, but he still had a smile on his face.

Before he could even speak, Xu Fei and Ning Yi had already spoken first:

"You guys shouldn't go for now, we can talk about it another time."

The two spoke almost in unison.

They didn't want to create a rift between themselves and Liu Zhen's group, or be unable to join this circle, because of Zhou Wei and a few others.

For people like them, their old cliques are never reliable. If a better group extends an olive branch, they can make a choice instantly and abandon their old friends without hesitation.

People strive for higher positions, just as water flows downhill; it's simply a matter of course.

In fact, if necessary, they can completely abandon their former partners, even if it means becoming enemies.

Hearing this, Liu Zhen was pleased, his smile remaining unchanged. He said to Zhou Wei and the others, "My table is already reserved, there aren't many seats available. Let's eat together next time, maybe next time."

Position or not, that's just an excuse.

But saying it this way at least saves Zhou Wei and the others some face, so they won't be too embarrassed.

Zhou Wei and the others were dissatisfied, but they could only nod and say, "Alright then."

So, in the blink of an eye, the plan they had just made to go out for dinner together was ruined.

……

After inviting Xu Fei, Liu Zhen walked towards Wu Sheng.

Wu Sheng also wanted to invite him.

Although Wu Sheng comes from the outer city, his strength is undeniable—ranked in the top four in both punching and ring fighting, he is undoubtedly one of the best among this group. He has enormous potential.

As for the feud between Wu Sheng and Xu Fei, Liu Zhen had also heard about it. After all, the training ground was only so big, and everyone had witnessed the conflict on the first day.

But he didn't care.

That's between Wu Sheng and Xu Fei, what does it have to do with him? He's the host this time, it's just a meal for everyone, do you think Wu Sheng and Xu Fei would fight at the dinner table?

Moreover, in his view, no conflict is insurmountable. If Wu Sheng and Xu Fei could reconcile, that would be the best outcome.

"Brother Wu Sheng." Liu Zhen walked up to Wu Sheng with a warm smile, "How about we all go out for dinner together tonight? Just the top eight of us, it's on me."

Wu Sheng looked at him but did not answer immediately.

It's fine whether I go to this kind of dinner or not. Getting to know more people is definitely beneficial, and asking Cheng Mingyuan for leave wouldn't be a big deal.

But the problem is, Xu Fei is also there.

Wu Sheng is an outsider, among a group of people from the inner city. Who knows what will happen?

"I won't go," Wu Sheng shook his head. "I have things to do tonight."

Liu Zhen quickly said, "Brother Wu, don't overthink it. Although you come from the outer city, we're well aware of your strength. And to put it bluntly, although we're from the inner city, we're not some noble children or descendants of martial artists—go back a few generations, who didn't come from the outer city?"

Wu Sheng smiled and patted Liu Zhen on the shoulder.

His gaze subtly drifted towards Xu Fei.

"Brother Liu Zhen, I appreciate your kindness," he said sincerely, "but I really have something to do tonight. I have a sparring job, I need to be a sparring partner for the students at the advanced training ground, and I really can't find the time. If there's a real opportunity, let's have another meal together privately."

Seeing his resolute attitude, Liu Zhen stopped trying to persuade him and nodded, saying, "Alright, Brother Wu, we must have a meal together sometime in private."

He suddenly remembered something: "Oh right, please tell the brothers Soguli for me that we won't be taking him this time. Let him recover well, and I'll treat you guys to a meal another time."

Wu Sheng nodded.

Liu Zhen is a man who leaves no room for error in his work.

On the other side, Xu Fei kept his ears perked up, listening to what was happening.

Hearing Wu Sheng decline the dinner invitation, a smile immediately appeared on his face.

To him, it sounded like Wu was afraid of him.

He curled his lip and let out his signature sneer:

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