Chapter 5 - Underground fight

It is quite surprising that the top class beauty of my school would actually show herself to me. I may have changed but people's views and opinions would take time to develop which is why I didn't expect her to confront me. Her eyes and posture was clear to me that she is in desperate need of a man who would protect and have her. Interestingly, she also contains curiosity and fear. Being up close and personal only arouses me wanting to just have her right here but that would be far too much. 

"I-I…"

She was anxious under my gaze that normally never happened as she was always brimming with confidence and elegance. However, my presence exudes dominances that cause pressure to anyone I lay my eyes on. Mia Woo soon took a deep breath and composed herself appearing like usual self. 

"I want you to tell me how you change so much in a week?"

Ah, that's what she wanted to know? I'm quite surprised no one else dared to directly ask me beside those idiots and Miss Young. Though, after my display of strength earlier it was obvious that they would be on guard and avoid my wrath. 

"How bold? If I told you then what would I gain from it??"

My alluring voices slowly entice her body as I lean closer since she sounded demanding rather than requesting. I'm enjoying seeing her body shiver from how close our lips and body are as waited her response. She didn't expect my words and thought what could be a perfect bargain to acquire her answer but unfortunately was interrupted by a sudden shout and both turned to see who it was.

"You fucker! You think because you gain a few muscles that you can mess with us!?"

I sigh looking at the group approaching me and see the blonde guy along with Gunner and another black hair guy who had a ponytail. I hardly had time to remember their names since it was insignificant to me. Their intent was laughable where only weaker boys and children would be afraid. I chuckled under my breath as I lazily focused my attention on them. Mia Woo was anxious seeing them walk their way to me and didn't want to get involved but I stopped her from getting out, surprising her.

"No need to worry, I think you should enjoy the show."

"Ha! Playing hero!? Well let me show-"

"Blah blah blah! You talk too much."

Planting my feet into the pavement boosted my strength by circulating the Qi before doing a twisting motion performing a roundhouse kick that slammed him into the wall instantly knocking him out while I started to walk my way towards Gunner who remained calm yet clearly infuriated from all the ordeal. Mia Woo was dumbfounded from the scene, never having witnessed something like what I have done. It was just a normal kick without even using my [ Asura Slaughter Fist ] since this is just overkill. 

"So admit defeat, Gunner? You don't need to mask your anger. It's clear you're itching to pummel me."

This only caused him to get even more infuriated while I only laughed and smirked, enjoying every moment. I heard someone grow and found the blonde kid standing up more pissed than before. I'm quite impressed seeing him stand up from my attack. I overestimated how fragility far too much and smiled walking my way to the blonde guy. 

"Had enough? You'll be in the hospital if you keep up."

"Damn you! Hyun was a small and fragile guy!? You can't possibly be him!?"

"Do you really think that I would keep myself to be a dog food?"

He tried striking me once again but I lazily evaded his sloppy movement that did not have any form and acted like the way I did before I learned martial art. I decided to take the opportunity to grab his head and slammed it into the ground, finally knocking him out. It was then I felt someone tried to attack me from behind and twist my body before striking their chest with a lethal one inch punch and instantly knocking him out. 

I looked down seeing the knockout gunner and his gooney before looking at the dumbfounded Mia. She was taken aback from all of the action causing me to sighed and walk out to head back into my classroom after pausing to look at her.

"About your question, I've decided to stop being weak and become a strong person. I myself don't know why my body changes this much but that is the truth. Well, I'll be going then."

I left the unconscious runts as I headed my way to the classroom while checking the mission as I accomplished it rather easily. I decided to open the chest later and sat back into my seat while moments later Mia Woo came back taking quick glances at me and smirked before focusing my attention on cultivating. The class started once more but it was far too redundant for me and ignored it throughout. It didn't take long for time to pass and ended the class for today. 

Mia Woo still baffled from what she had witnessed, taking a moment to look into me only giving a small smile before walking my way to find some underground fight. Though, I don't have the money to bet on but maybe I could find someone to  loan some.

[ Normal Mission (Accomplished) ]

[ Task: Defeat Gunner ]

[ Reward: Bronze Chest ]

I first found a place to hide from people before opening the chest and hoped to gain some useful item even if it was just some cash. 

[ You have acquired "100,000$" ]

Interesting that I've gained a large amount of money, if I were to convert it into Won then I would have 121,881,000 Korean Won. Wait? Is it in a briefcase or not? Oh good it can be stored in my system well. That's convenient. For now let's head to the fighting arena and get some more money. I walk back into the streets heading my way into a secluded area before arriving at an abandoned tunnel that seems to be used as a meeting place. 

"Hmm? Hey kid, are you lost? This place isn't for someone like you."

His intention was clear and that is not to involve me in the fight which is admirable unlike how his appearance suggests. Unfortunately, this is what I am aiming for considering I want to find my own place to live and find someone to invest my money.  I may not be a scholar , that doesn't mean I'm a fool and knows how business is done. I did have a consultant when I was general of my army which was also my sworn brother. Perhaps he's grieving my death right now? I highly doubt he would conspire with those experts since they're no benefits from killing me.

"I know what this kind of place is and I'm here to fight. So if you kindly let me head inside then we won't have any problem."

"Hmmm, do you have any money to bet? It'll cost you at least 1,000$ to bet then you'll have to pay 20% of what you gain."

The cost is quite something to risk your life but considering the pay off would be enough and I highly doubt anything besides guns could harm my flesh. I only nodded and pretended to take out a thousand dollars which made them nod before letting me inside. They didn't say anything since even if they desire to stop him doesn't mean they'll risk getting scolded for not letting someone inside. I didn't care how this place functioned and only aimed to fight. 

Walking my way into the tunnel I could hear in the distance cries and roaring of cheers that grew louder every step of the way until I found myself looking at a crowd of people watching below two people fighting with weapons. 

"You! Who are you!"

Pausing, I looked at the man for his weird way of stopping him before just ignoring and saying, 

"I'm looking to fight here."

"You? You're so small and young. Once you pass this door, there's no going back until you concede or knocked out," 

"I can handle myself, don't worry young'n," 

The muscular man frowned but shook his head before letting me pass by. Just as I was watching the fight unfold below, the man asked me something.

"What should we call you, and what's your specialty?"

"Just call me…Imoogi. Specialty? I prefer to fight with halberd but I currently don't have one so my unarmed fighting." 

"Dragon? Call me chief and I'm the manager of this underground arena. How much are you going to bet or are you betting on yourself?" 

"That's the plan."