Before long, the waiter returned, handing over a business card from Hong Yan along with a stack of documents. Hong Yan passed the materials and the card to Xiao Yefeng, then said, "Bro! This is the death waiver and the reason for participation that this person signed before the competition."
After glancing at Hong Yan, Xiao Yefeng took the documents and examined them closely. He soon realized the situation was quite dire. Bai Mingfu had a perfect family, but during the New Year celebrations just a month ago, both of his twin children suddenly fainted for unknown reasons and were at risk of dying at any moment. The medical expenses, amounting to over a million, were far beyond what Bai Mingfu and his wife could afford.
Bai Mingfu was an orphan who had struggled through life to finally own a house and a taxi in the south. His three-year-old twins were the couple's pride and joy. However, the sudden illness shattered their once stable life. His wife couldn't bear the blow and fell ill herself, bedridden with worry. The cost of keeping their children alive in the hospital was another heavy burden.
In desperation, Bai Mingfu sold off all his possessions—his house and taxi—to gather enough money to admit his wife and children to a hospital in Beijing North. Each child required nearly ten thousand in medical fees just to stay alive. To save his wife and help his children escape their suffering, Bai Mingfu chose to fight in underground boxing matches at the Fierce Tiger Fighting Club.
Ironically, it was on this day that he received three consecutive notices from the hospital stating that his family was in critical condition. The diagnoses revealed that his wife was suffering from kidney failure due to stress and her health issues; without surgery within three days, she would die. His children faced organ failure caused by neurological disorders; without consent for cranial surgery within two days, they too would face death. Just like that, the three most important people in his life were on the brink of collapse.
Fortunately, modern medicine in China was advanced enough to address these issues. Even with significant concessions from the hospital, the final surgical fee of one hundred thousand still left Bai Mingfu feeling hopeless.
After a month of treatment that had drained nearly seventy thousand of his funds, only fifty thousand remained. Desperate for a solution, Bai Mingfu recalled a challenge from his workplace—a five-match winning streak reward that offered fifty thousand for victory and an additional twenty thousand for participating in all five matches. This total would cover all expenses.
Thus, Bai Mingfu secretly entered the competition without telling his wife or children. He was an ordinary man—more accurately, one of society's underprivileged—who had spent years driving taxis until his body had deteriorated. Even running a short distance left him drenched in sweat. Yet fueled by love for his family, he managed to defeat three opponents stronger than himself. However, he was now on the verge of collapse.
Facing the fourth challenger stepping onto the stage, Bai Mingfu resolutely stood up from behind the wire mesh and staggered toward his opponent. Seeing this made Xiao Yefeng's eyes well up with emotion. What was this? It was a struggle for survival as a human being—a father's heroic journey for his family and future generations. Every participant likely carried their own burdens, but at this moment, Bai Mingfu undoubtedly represented the most tragic existence.
"Can it be interrupted?" Xiao Yefeng asked as he watched Bai Mingfu being knocked down time after time; even his iron heart felt warmed by this father's determination.
"It can be interrupted if the participant voluntarily gives up!" Hong Yan replied, also moved by Bai Mingfu's resolve but lacking Xiao Yefeng's sympathy; after all, there were many unfortunate souls across such a vast land.
"Give up? Impossible! This father will never give up!" Xiao Yefeng declared.
"With all due respect, Bro, there are too many things like this in China. I believe it is impossible for you Geomancer not to see this. The world is inherently unfair and everyone has the same starting point. However, The starting point between people is never the same, the starting line is together, but some people are sitting in the car waiting to start, and some people are pulling the car and running." Hong Yan also said helplessly. After hearing what Hong Yan said, Xiao Yefeng nodded, and then said: "I understand, but the facts are not what people want, but people always have to pursue their true intentions. No one can help everyone. I just want peace of mind! Let's go! "Let's go to the waiting area, I want to see this father!" Xiao Yefeng then left the room. In the room, Hong Yan froze in place, watching Xiao Yefeng's leaving figure, Hong Yan smiled and said: "My heart, maybe this is the difference between you and me! Ancient Warrior and GeomancerIs this the difference? No, this is the difference between businessmen and ordinary people." Thinking of this, Hong Yan opened the door and walked out of the room, and then Hong Yan suddenly thought: "Wrong! What am I? Who has such a businessman's heart?" Xiao Yefeng walked along the stairs to the waiting area, but at this time the situation on the field was reversed. Xiao Yefeng saw that he was covered in blood and could not open his eyes. The double-eyed Bai Mingfu actually bit the other person's throat. The moment Xiao Yefeng arrived at the waiting area, the other person actually surrendered. In an instant, the entire arena's auditorium was boiling. How long has it been? Since the last time this kind of competition started, no one has accepted a death challenge for about a year. Yes, this kind of hand-to-hand combat between ordinary people is called a death challenge. It has no rules. , there is no routine, just one punch and one punch. This kind of competition is the most energy-consuming. It is good to be able to fight three of them. The fourth one is usually too weak to choose to retire. Nowadays, the whole competition has been shaken by one punch. The audience was excited. At this time, Bai Mingfu stood up with difficulty. In order to win, Bai Mingfu had used his last strength. However, the next fifth person, Bai Mingfu, knew that he was dead, as long as it ended I, the fifth person, can get half of the bonus I have accumulated in return, and if I fail, I will have nothing. If I lose, my wife and children will all die. Bai Mingfu At this time, a pair of eyes have already stared. Round, the raging fire rose spontaneously, but although the momentum was very strong, it was still weak. At this time, Bai Mingfu is like a lone wolf covered in scars and dripping with blood. His intimidating momentum makes the bravest tremble, but it cannot scare the equally desperate Fifth Challenger, although at this time The Bai Mingfu has lost the ability to resist, but the Fifth Challenger shows no mercy. Although they are all ordinary people, this fifth person is already red-eyed for the easy-to-get 100,000 yuan winning streak Reward. After a heart-wrenching punch, Bai Mingfu fell down. Then the challenger of Five saw that Bai Mingfu did not surrender, and actually kicked Bai Mingfu in the throat. Although this kick was not as strong as that of Ancient Warrior The inner breath blessing is not something ordinary people can bear. Although everyone who participates in the competition has signed a life and death certificate, ordinary people here still rarely die. Now it seems that the terrain of this White Tiger Holding a Corpse is going to be... It took one life, and four lives from one corpse. Without the care of Bai Mingfu, his wife and children would definitely not survive long. Seeing this fatal kick at this time, Bai Mingfu was heartbroken, but it was no longer possible to avoid it. Now he had no choice but to resist. The club also compensated those who died, and at least gave them The hundreds of thousands in comfort expenses for the family members, plus my own savings, are enough to cover the medical expenses of their mother and son! , at this time, Bai Mingfu was planning to resist this kick with a smile, in order to ensure that his death would allow his family to be paid. At this moment, Bai Mingfu left a drop of tears, Bai Mingfu seemed He saw the smiling faces of his wife and children towards him. The end of despair may be the warmth of family affection, which may be a bit unbelievable, but in fact it is so. When people are desperate to the extreme, they will forget despair and think of the most useless memory in life. For Bai Mingfu, it is the happiest and warmest The smiles of his lover and children, Bai Mingfu did everything a man should do, but after a long time, the pain Bai Mingfu suspected did not appear, which made Bai Mingfu very strange, isn't death painful? "I made the decision for him, he gave up, you win!" A somewhat familiar voice to Bai Mingfu appeared next to his ears. This voice Bai Mingfu knew very well that it was the one who had been in his taxi career. The only passenger with a serious perfume allergy was a young man with a clean face and a student air. Why do you think of his voice here?
Curiosity piqued, Bai Mingfu opened his "dead" eyes. Huh? He wasn't dead! Then, the person speaking must have thought the same. Bai Mingfu turned to look at the individual blocking his path, and just then, Xiao Yefeng glanced back at him. Their eyes met, and Bai Mingfu was taken aback. This was indeed that young man; he had not sent him to his destination back then. It was the first time Bai Mingfu had encountered such a situation, so he remembered Xiao Yefeng quite vividly.
"Shh~"
At that moment, Xiao Yefeng's sudden appearance caused a wave of hushing among the audience. Those who came to watch the match were not lacking in money; they were all scions of wealthy families among ordinary people, accustomed to various competitions. However, witnessing real-life combat was something they lacked the courage for, so they could only spend money here for thrills. The Fierce Tiger Fighting Club was known for its high mortality rate in competitions, yet deaths were not an everyday occurrence. Just when they were about to enjoy a good match, Xiao Yefeng disrupted it. How could they not be upset? The hushing was just the beginning; soon enough, curses would follow.
Before long, the entire arena was filled with shouts of anger. However, when the camera focused on Xiao Yefeng, a cold glint flashed in his eyes. As he swept his gaze toward the camera, a close-up of him appeared on the display above the arena. That disdainful look sent chills down the spines of those who had been shouting insults; it felt as if someone had pressed a knife against their throats. These rich second-generation heirs had never experienced life and death; they hadn't even killed chickens or ducks with their own hands. Under such a murderous gaze, how could they not feel fear?
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