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There was a moment of silence in the waiting room, then murmurs rose up like ripples on water:

"Three years? Isn't that like being a black slave?"

"Is this guy crazy? How dare he make such a bet? Did he even ask for the other person's permission?"

"If a person in their twenties really works like this for three years, they'll probably never have a chance with esports in their lifetime."

"Who is he? What's his background?"

Chu Liang was also stunned. He hadn't expected Ye Fei to stand up for him like this, let alone make such a big bet.

He knew very well how difficult this seed was. He had made every possible optimal decision, but even so, he still couldn't see the boss at the end, let alone clear the level.

He was still a little scared, so he reached out and touched Ye Fei's back, lowering his voice:

"Maybe... we should just give up? Continuing like this will only drag you down with us."

He paused, then continued to persuade:

"Don't take the blame for me. I can only blame myself for being too inexperienced and messing with the wrong person—this is my own fault, and I accept it."

Ye Fei remained silent.

"Thank you for standing up for me. I appreciate your kindness, but it's only a year's work. I'll definitely come back after I'm done..."

Ye Fei didn't look at him; his gaze was fixed on the screen. He reached out and interrupted him.

"It's okay. I can't lose."

"Just watch."

Standing to the side, You Shao almost lost his composure upon hearing this: What kind of script is this? Is it about doing good deeds and then dragging others down with you?

The more this happened, the more triumphant he felt, because Zixia had been researching this poison for two years without anyone being able to break through it. He was certain that even if a master or a professional came, they might not be able to unlock it.

In Ye Fei's eyes, doing this was tantamount to jumping into a pit himself and dragging others down with him. Not only would it not save Chu Liang, it would make things even worse for him, forcing him to work two more years.

You asked for this!

He cleared his throat, deliberately raising his voice so that everyone present could hear him:

"Fine! Since you've put it that way, I'll give you a chance and grant your request. I'll apologize on the spot."

"However, if you lose, don't blame me for being ruthless. You and Chu Liang will stay here as sparring partners for three years."

"Everyone here can testify to what we've said. Three years is three years. Don't try to deny it then..."

Ye Fei ignored his clamor and sat down in Chu Liang's seat to start a new game.

It's the same seed, the same level 8 advancement, the same heir apparent, and the same single-player mode.

The screen lit up, and the giant blue whale "Neo" slowly appeared.

The three options are arranged in order:

The "Lava Rock" boss in the first phase drops two additional relics.

"Neo's Pain" adds one "Neo's Wrath" to your deck.

"Cursed Pearl" grants 333 gold and adds one "Greed" card to the deck.

Ye Fei quickly scanned the map, and after only a moment's thought, he chose the 'Cursed Pearl' without hesitation.

Some people in the audience voiced their doubts.

"A cursed pearl? He started the game with a cursed card?"

"Yeah, and there aren't any shops behind it, so what was he supposed to take?"

Chen Hong, sitting in the corner, almost burst out laughing when she saw Ye Fei's choice.

He originally thought that the person who could command Chu Liang to perform such maneuvers must be at least a master player stronger than himself.

In retrospect, he was a complete novice, unable to even select the belongings, and can basically be identified as an imposter.

He recalled that he was one of the people who participated in conquering this poisonous species back then. At that time, no one dared to choose the "Cursed Pearl" because there were only two shops on the entire map, and they were both on the same road.

The only road with a shop happens to have the most elites, with a total of three. The first shop is hidden right behind the first elite, meaning there are no bonuses before the elite.

'Lava Rock' offers no bonuses in the early game, so both of these options can be ruled out. This leaves only 'Neo's Pain' as an option.

"Neo's Wrath", an attack card, costs 1 mana and deals 10 damage. Draw 2 random cards from the discard pile. Consumes the cost.

In the mainstream understanding of the Dragon Kingdom, although this card is not very strong and can only be used once, its value is very high, making it a stable transitional choice.

Therefore, almost everyone who challenged this poison chose "Neo's Pain," with only a few attempting "Cursed Pearl," but all of them failed.

The fact that this person chose the 'Cursed Pearl' without hesitation led him to conclude that either they didn't know how to choose relics, or they were just playing around.

If nothing unexpected happens, they will soon be killed by the intense, continuous battles ahead.

However, Ye Fei's development did not meet his expectations. He chose a completely different path from Chu Liang, starting with three small monsters, followed by elites, with very few question marks and many battles.

You'll have to fight at least three elites along the way, and the first shop is conveniently located behind the first elite.

After quickly defeating the first elite enemy, Ye Fei's losses were not significant. He went into the first shop, bought a "Choice, Choice!" card, and then entered the next room.

The second elite, since he didn't get any good defensive cards, Ye Fei simply didn't build any defense and focused on attacking, suffering a lot of losses.

Entering the second shop, he still had plenty of gold coins. He paused for a moment, then immediately bought a relic called "Dolly's Mirror" and copied the phrase "Choice, choice!"

He then bought some card and some potions, but he couldn't remember what they were. He only remembered that after leaving the second shop, his health seemed to be locked, and he hadn't lost a single drop of health.

And each battle always ended after a shower of meteors.

Once the meteor shower is over, all the monsters are defeated, and the next battle begins immediately, taking no more than two minutes in total.

Chen Hong's smile froze on his face. The scene before him was beyond his imagination: how could this person not only not die, but become stronger as the fight went on?

The third elite, the 'Donis Bird'.

Although Ye Fei's health was low, his deck was already taking shape. He was operating faster and faster, and a series of special effects began to flash across the screen.

With the final blow, a shower of meteors rained down from the sky. No one could count how many shots he fired at once; all that was seen was a series of tremors before the 'Donis Bird' collapsed.

So far, Ye Fei has obtained five relics, and after defeating this elite, his number of relics will continue to increase.

The waiting room was completely silent, quieter than a cemetery.

You Shao stood below the stage, his hand holding the Buddhist prayer beads frozen in place, no longer turning.

His eyes were glued to the screen, his expression gradually shifting. By the time he finished defeating the third elite, his legs were starting to give way, and his prayer beads fell to the ground.

"Young Master!" A security guard stepped forward and helped him up.

The audience's discussions grew louder and louder:

"Did you see that? Three elites! He took down three elites in one go and survived."

"Who exactly is he? He was eliminated in the first round of interviews? Is that true?"

"This isn't just a passerby, this is clearly a professional fisherman here! This fat guy is so popular, he actually has such powerful people backing him up."

"Hey, do you think that interviewer will really keep his word?"

Soon they arrived at the first boss, the "Soul Fish." Ye Fei defeated it easily, killing it in just a few rounds. The fish was reduced to dust amidst a series of meteor shower effects.

Ye Fei, however, showed no sign of stopping and continued fighting forward. Even after reaching the second level, he was still fighting.

"He got through! He won!"

"Feed? He seems to have already finished the game, should we continue playing?"

"Isn't that enough? If we keep going, he might just beat the game completely, right?"

"I say, shouldn't that interviewer keep his promise by now? Where is he? Why isn't he coming out to stop it?"

"Quickly find him, tear up the agreement, and apologize!"

The shouts grew louder and louder.

Some people had already stood up and started looking for You Shao's figure, their eyes filled with long-suppressed anger, as if they wanted to devour him.

Upon seeing this, Young Master You was so frightened that he fell to the ground and hurriedly dodged. Two security guards went over and helped him up.

Just then, the door to the waiting room was pushed open, and a group of people walked in.

The leader was a middle-aged man, wearing a dark gray suit. He was tall and had a steady gait, and looked quite distinguished.

He was accompanied by several other people, all dressed in suits and ties, with dignified appearances; they all seemed to be important figures.

Someone recognized him and exclaimed in a low voice:

"President You? Isn't he a major shareholder of Zixia? I saw him on TV just a few days ago."

"Why did he come in person?"

Mr. You, whose real name is You Zhendong, is the largest shareholder of Zixia Esports Club and one of the directors of the Longguo Esports Association.

While still sprawled on the ground, You Shaogang saw President You and hurriedly stood up, calling out:

"father?"

As soon as he entered the door, You Zhendong shouted:

"Is Mr. Ye Fei here?"

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