"???"
The noodle shop owner looked on dumbfounded, wondering if he was specifically here for the beef.
"Hey? You're Chen Shu, the fierce bandit of Nanjiang?!"
The owner's expression jolted as he recognized Chen Shu's identity.
The capital was too vast for the reputation of a fierce bandit to spread everywhere, but in Qingyun District, he was incredibly famous.
"Uncle, keep it low-key!"
Chen Shu waved his hand, projecting a humble demeanor that suggested he didn't want to be recognized.
"Give our celebrity half a pound of beef!"
Soon, the uncle personally brought over a large bowl of beef.
"Little Chen, are you participating in the championship today?"
The noodle shop owner chuckled and sat down next to Chen Shu.
"Mm, the competition just started today. The Fighting Spirit Arena insisted I go first. Can't be helped, people fear fame!"
Chen Shu shook his head, a hint of melancholy in his tone.
"Uncle believes you'll definitely win the championship!"
The noodle shop owner encouraged him, saying, "By the way, Little Chen, can you record a congratulatory video for my noodle shop?"
"From now on, beef is free for you here!"
"This, no problem!"
Chen Shu patted his chest and readily agreed.
Soon, after finishing half a pound of beef, he began recording the video.
"Little Chen, try to make it a bit longer, and comprehensive if possible..."
The uncle held up his phone, a smile in his eyes.
With the fierce bandit of Nanjiang personally advertising, wouldn't the noodle shop business explode?
He already felt like he was on the path to his peak!
Chen Shu cleared his throat and began to speak:
"Hello everyone, I am Chen Shu, the fierce bandit of Nanjiang, hailing from Nanjiang City. I currently study at Huaxia Academy and have a history of various glorious deeds. When I was five, I could pee three meters against the wind..."
"Uh..."
The noodle shop owner's mouth hung slightly open, a sense of unease creeping in.
He gestured, trying to pause the recording, but Chen Shu seemed completely lost in the moment.
"Big brother, the noodle shop, mention my noodle shop!"
The owner twitched his lips, wondering if this was a promotion for himself or for the noodle shop.
And what was this about peeing against the wind?!
However, Chen Shu remained unmoved.
After an hour of self-aggrandizement,
He finally seemed to come to his senses and said:
"Awesome Noodle House, truly awesome!"
Then, he fell silent...
The noodle shop owner patted his forehead, feeling a pang of chest pain.
"Little Chen, Uncle understands the logic!"
He clutched his chest and said, "The problem is, my shop is called Old Wang's Noodles! What is Awesome Noodle House?"
He had endured an hour of torture, only for this to be the result.
He had lost too completely!
"Er..."
How could Chen Shu remember the name of the establishment? It wasn't distinctive like 'La Da Mian'.
He cleared his throat and said:
"Uncle, I think the main reason for your shop's lack of foot traffic is the poor name!"
"Awesome Noodle House can grab attention and is extremely fitting. Paired with my promotional video, it will definitely become popular!"
"..."
The noodle shop owner was slightly taken aback, finding a sliver of logic in it.
"A surprise move is the way to earn money! Trust me, you won't be wrong!"
Chen Shu bared his teeth in a smile, raised his eyebrows, and turned to leave.
From then on, an Awesome Noodle House began to rise!
...
At seven in the evening, at the Kyoto Fighting Spirit Arena,
There was still an hour until the first match of the championship, but the venue was already packed.
Tens of thousands of people waited excitedly, with no hint of impatience, anticipating the beast tamer duels of the night.
"Do you know the match list for today? One is the currently most popular fierce bandit of Nanjiang! The other seems to be the champion from February!"
"More than that, I heard both of them are geniuses from Huaxia Academy!"
"Really? That'll be exciting. Usually, we don't even have the qualifications to enter Huaxia Academy, but today we finally get to see top geniuses from the country!"
Tens of thousands of people buzzed with discussion, making the Fighting Spirit Arena incredibly lively.
At this moment, a young man calmly and composedly entered the Fighting Spirit Arena through the competitor's passage.
"Young Master Bai, you're here!"
A staff member immediately spotted the man.
Coincidentally, Chen Shu's opponent today was Bai Yang, whom he had previously beaten soundly!
"Mm!"
Bai Yang nodded calmly. His injuries had long since healed, but there was always a slight unnaturalness to his expression.
According to the doctor's explanation, he had developed psychological issues and required therapy.
After a month of treatment, he had finally recovered.
However, the corner of his mouth would still twitch occasionally, making him look incredibly comical. He might as well have been renamed Nicholas Bai Yang!
"Young Master Bai, here is your opponent's information."
The staff member's gaze was a bit peculiar, but his professionalism kept him from laughing.
"Hmph! I don't need it. I will not lose!"
Bai Yang's expression was cold, annoyed by the staff member's look.
He walked directly to the competitor's waiting room and couldn't help but recall Ah Liang and the others from that day.
He clenched his fists, determined to take severe revenge on Chen Shu and the other two.
No one had ever made him suffer a loss before!
Everyone else fought without hitting the face, but these three relentlessly struck his face,
It was simply insane!
Half an hour later, Chen Shu arrived at the Fighting Spirit Arena with a leisurely demeanor and was also ushered into the competitor's waiting room.
"Hm?"
Chen Shu's eyes immediately landed on Bai Yang seated there. He hadn't expected his first opponent to be him.
Just then, an option appeared before his eyes.
[Option One: Build a good relationship with Bai Yang, make him lower his guard, then do as you please... Completion Reward: Unlock New Potion Codex: Dark Potion]
[Option Two: Directly pull out the fierce bandit's exclusive weapon and fight! Completion Reward: Two silver-grade medicinal herbs]
[Option Three: Leave the combat room and avoid the battle. Completion Reward: Moderate amount of Beast Taming Power]
A faint smile appeared on Chen Shu's lips.
"What? You know me?!"
Bai Yang looked over with a cold expression, a hint of thought in his eyes, but he still couldn't recall.
After all, he hadn't seen Chen Shu's face.
He had been in treatment for the past month and hadn't had time to investigate the identities of Chen Shu and the other two.
"I've long heard of Senior Student Bai Yang's name!"
Chen Shu grinned, a flattering smile on his face.
"Your voice?"
Bai Yang was slightly startled, sensing a hint of familiarity.
"Oh, many people say my voice sounds quite like a big star!"
Chen Shu explained calmly, "Let me sing a couple of lines for you. Carrying a train to the capital, I must strive to become rich~~~"