Chapter 62

Shen Changze gazed at the gloomy night sky outside the window. Although he appeared calm on the surface, his heart was consumed by anxiety and fear with each passing moment.

As more than two days had passed since he and his father separated, Shen Changze was currently experiencing a tormenting flight over the skies of Spain. Where was his dad? What was he doing?

Would he have been defeated by those drug-infused beasts? Would Roddy do something to him? What exactly was he going through at this moment?

The child’s mind was flooded with unbearable images, and his heart had become a chaotic mess. He desperately wished those wings of his could instantly take him to his dad’s side. There was nothing more important in the world than his dad’s safety, and he was on the verge of losing his sanity due to anxiety.

He asked the pilot for the seventh time, “How much longer until we arrive?”

The pilot, feeling helpless, said, “We have been continuously adjusting our flight route, but it will take at least until daylight to reach our destination. After arriving in Morocco, we cannot immediately land near Cloud Summit. This aircraft does not have permission for local landing, it’s the border area between Morocco and Western Sahara, which is highly tense due to the strained relationship between the Moroccan government and the independence movement. There are almost daily armed conflicts, and the plane cannot land at will. We have to land in Casablanca first, undergo inspections, and have Cloud Summit fax an invitation letter and obtain permission before we can take off again.” The pilot explained this to Shen Changze for the third time, thinking that if he didn’t repeat it multiple times, the irritable young man might strangle him to death.

Shen Changze grabbed the pilot’s collar and gritted his teeth, “Hurry it up!”

As the child buried his face in his hands, his heart was filled with prayers, Dad, please wait for me…

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Shan Ming replied, “Cut the crap.”

Nessis maintained that hypocritical smile of his as he continued, “Your arm does have a bit of an issue, but… last month’s fighting champion has challenged you. The odds are one to a hundred.” Nessis emphasized the words “a hundred,” his tone revealing indescribable greed and excitement.

Shan Ming sat up, squinting at Nessis. He raised both of his arms and said, “Do you think I can go into the ring like this?” He had originally planned to take a few days to recover from his injuries, regain his strength, and assess the situation to find an opportunity to escape. He never expected Nessis to be so insane. With his current condition, he could barely even lift a spoon, and yet, Nessis wanted him to go against the champion in the arena? If Nessis wanted him dead, why not just kill him outright?

Nessis also showed a regretful expression. “I’m sorry about your injuries, but this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. One to a hundred odds, can you imagine? If we wager ten million and they lose, they’ll have to pay us ten billion! Maybe this is the chance to ruin that Kafar bastard.” Nessis spoke with a hint of excitement, and his expression and tone made it clear that he harbored a deep hatred for Kafar, his main competitor.

Shan Ming locked his sharp gaze onto Nessis’ eyes and said, “I can’t, right now.” He raised his arm, wrapped in layers of bandages, as evidence.

Nessis chuckled and said, “Of course, you can’t do it in your current state. But as long as you take some painkillers, you can overcome these minor injuries.”

Shan Ming understood that the painkillers Nessis referred to were certainly different from what he desired. Nessis was referring to the performance-enhancing drugs used by those people.

Shan Ming firmly stated, “I won’t take it. If you dare give it to me, I will deliberately lose the match and leave you empty-handed.”

Nessis’s face darkened, and he said with a menacing tone, “Then I’ll kill you!”

Shan Ming responded fiercely, “You think death can threaten me? Feel free to give it a try!”

Nessis took several deep breaths to calm his anger and then adopted a more conciliatory tone. He said, “Anyway, you must participate in this match. I can’t refuse Kafar’s challenge, it would be shameful. Kafar didn’t specify to have you as the opponent, but I don’t have anyone better than you. All the warriors I have painstakingly trained have died in the arena. You are my only hope. If I continue to lose, I may lose my position in the Cloud Summit. Kafar is relying on his formidable fighters to eliminate others’ warriors. If he keeps going, he will become even stronger, and I cannot afford that loss. That’s why you must participate.”

Shan Ming felt an intense desire to pounce on Nessis and tear him apart. He vowed to use the most brutal methods to kill this fucker.

Nessis continued to coax persuasively, “You shouldn’t resist that drug so much. It’s extraordinary, capable of unlocking multiple times your potential. You’ll feel a surge of strength, and the perception of pain will diminish. Everyone’s using it, you should give it a try. Once you’ve experienced it, you’ll fall in love with the feeling of being in battle.”

Shan Ming stared at him intensely and said with pauses, “This match, I’ll fight, but I won’t, use drugs.”

Nessis frowned and said, “With your current condition, how can you possibly win?”

Shan Ming stood up and addressed his concerns, saying, “If I lose, I’ll die in the ring, so you don’t need to worry about me intentionally losing.”

Nessis replied, “Of course, I believe you wouldn’t do something foolish like that, but considering your current condition…”

Shan Ming pointed at him and said fiercely, “I’ll say it again, listen carefully. If you give me drugs, I’ll make sure you lose everything. If you have the guts, bet your money, and I’ll bet my life. I’ll fight with all my might to win. If you don’t have the guts to gamble, then fuck outa here.”

As Shan Ming approached, the bodyguards behind Nessis quickly surged forward, pointing their guns at him, fearing that he might launch an attack at any moment.

Nessis was taken aback by his formidable presence. A hint of fear and awe flickered in his eyes. He opened his mouth hesitantly and said, “I… I’ll think about it.” With trembling hands, he put his hand in his pocket and turned to walk towards the door.

Shan Ming stared at his back, his eyes gleaming with a cold light.

Suddenly, just as Nessis had stepped out of the door, he abruptly turned around. His chest heaved with intense excitement, and he spoke with firm determination, “I’ll bet!”