Chapter 157: Chapter 157: Moonlight Grass
The dance floor shimmered with colorful lights, and the electrifying beats of the music filled the air. The DJ led a group of young women in a lively dance on the DJ booth.
Women screamed, men cheered, and in an instant, the tragic fate between humans and monsters turned into a fiery spectacle.
The man known as the "Meat Grinder" raised his giant axe to respond to the crowd's enthusiasm.
To the human-faced bear, all of this was nothing but blatant provocation!
The monsters exposed large swaths of skin, swaying their bodies, enticing the bear to take a bite.
Did they think I couldn't take them down?
The human-faced bear roared in anger, dropping to all fours and charging at the Meat Grinder.
The Meat Grinder widened his eyes, letting out a roar that didn't sound quite human, and swung his axe fearlessly!
The axe struck the human-faced bear's neck, tearing away large chunks of flesh.
The bear's claws slashed across the Meat Grinder's chest, leaving three deep new scars.
In just one round, both the human and the monster were drenched in blood.
Mark raised his fist and shouted desperately at the stage:
"Meat Grinder! Kill that monster! I'm betting two gold coins! Two!"
Alexander glanced at Mark.
This kid was just like he was back in high school.
It seemed the pressure on him was immense.
It was only through blood and death that this pressure could be released.
Alexander turned to look at the almost frenzied crowd, finally understanding why ancient nobles enjoyed gladiatorial arenas.
For them, it didn't matter if a monster or a human died.
What mattered was watching the bloodshed between humans and monsters. Seeing the bravery of the Meat Grinder on the field would inspire them with courage.
That courage, to some extent, would lessen their fear of the monsters.
Of course, some of the White Mountain City officials in the front rows were likely just gambling.
Looking at the situation on the field, the Meat Grinder was in a strong position. Although covered in wounds, the human-faced bear was exhausted.
Both the human and the monster were squatting on the ground, panting heavily.
Normally, monsters had much better stamina than humans and generally more spiritual energy.
Alexander guessed that the human-faced bear hadn't eaten for a long time during its captivity by humans, which was why it was so weak now.
Mark turned to Alexander with a grin:
"How's that? Quite the eye-opener, huh? It's rare to see humans and monsters fighting in South Sea."
By the way, I heard that last time the Skull King attacked South Sea, Welma held them off outside the city.
You probably haven't had a chance to see monsters up close, have you?"
Welma really liked to take credit for everything.
At that time, the monsters had nearly wiped out half of South Sea.
Welma had the ability to take credit since Supervisor Jonathan was her lapdog.
Alexander simply smiled and said nothing.
After all, he had faced tens of thousands of monsters, capturing their souls with a single move.
The battle between the Meat Grinder and the human-faced bear was nothing more than child's play to Alexander.
He said:
"Capturing a monster and bringing it to Happy Valley doesn't impress me.
But how did the Meat Grinder willingly fight the monster?
Is he a death row convict?"
Mark shook his head:
"White Mountain City only has dead criminals, not those who are still alive but haven't been executed yet.
He volunteered. If he kills one hundred monsters, he'll earn the Hundred Demon Slayer title.
With that title, he can become the vice-captain of my security division.
In short, these gladiators are risking their lives to make money for our family.
Once they've earned enough, they'll work for me."
Alexander was curious about Mark's father, the director.
This man was skilled at calculation, fully understanding human hopes and desires.
Alexander sighed:
"With someone like your uncle in White Mountain City, it's hard to fall into ruin."
Mark proudly grinned, then lay back in his seat, pointing at the Meat Grinder on the field:
"This one's a sure win, another profit.
Before becoming my vice-captain, the Meat Grinder already earned me over a hundred thousand.
I think my dad's making a fortune."
As the battle neared its end, the Meat Grinder unleashed his full fury, seizing the opportunity to slash the human-faced bear's throat.
Warm blood spurted from the bear's neck like a fountain, drenching the Meat Grinder.
The announcer screamed wildly:
"Long live humanity!"
The volume of the Moon South Drum music at Happy Valley rose, and the host twisted her fiery body in ecstasy.
The atmosphere in Happy Valley soared once again.
Cheers, screams, and the Moon South Drum created a new symphony at that moment.
Alexander had expected the next round to feature a different fighter, but to his surprise, the Meat Grinder simply sat cross-legged, palms facing up, and began to channel his spiritual energy.
Alexander raised an eyebrow:
"When's the next round? Do we have to wait for a few hours?"
The Meat Grinder had already exhausted his spiritual energy, and it would take four to five hours for him to recover.
At that moment, a sizzling hot gladiator girl, wearing only a bikini, walked towards the Meat Grinder holding a pot of grass, her steps graceful and cat-like.
She bent down, placed the pot of grass in front of him, threw a seductive glance at the crowd, and swayed her hips as she left the stage.
The pot of grass caught Alexander's attention.
It glowed with a soft light, looking beautiful.
As the Meat Grinder rested beside the pot, the grass released bursts of spiritual energy, allowing him to recover rapidly.
Wasn't that the Moonlight Grass?!
Wasn't that the same Moonlight Grass I grew in my garden?
How did it end up here?!
Though the Moonlight Grass was only an F-tier extraordinary plant and didn't require a lot of points to exchange in his store, its presence in public view meant that some hunter had slipped out of his control!
Alexander muttered:
"Every hunter is under Rosie's surveillance.
How... how could this be?"
He shook his head, dismissing the thought:
"Maybe this world has Moonlight Grass too. It's not just mine."
While Alexander pondered, he saw the Meat Grinder pick a strawberry from the pot and shove it into his mouth.
The Meat Grinder's injuries were slowly healing.
Though it was a slow process, he'd definitely recover in half an hour.
Alexander's pupils constricted suddenly!
An extraordinary plant, wild strawberry!
Now Alexander was certain.
There was an out-of-control hunter in White Mountain City who had evaded Rosie's surveillance!
But how... how could this be?!
Mark, noticing the disbelief on Alexander's face, threw an arm around his neck with pride and said:
"Heh, as expected, Alexander, you're sharp.
Yep, the extraordinary plant brought to the Meat Grinder's side is indeed special.
Haha, no wonder you're so surprised.
Extraordinary plants! I was shocked when I saw one for the first time too!"
Alexander, in a calm tone, asked:
"Where did it come from?"
Mark paused for a moment.
He felt that his good friend wasn't just shocked. After all, they had been together through high school for four years.
He could tell Alexander was really upset now.
Could it be that Alexander had a connection with the extraordinary plants?
Remembering how Alexander had crossed the wilderness to reach White Mountain, maybe he had come for the extraordinary plants!
Mark had always seen Alexander as a genius. Even if Alexander had failed his awakening or something else happened, Mark never found it surprising.
Mark's expression slowly turned serious as he looked at Alexander and said earnestly:
"I don't know where these things came from. The deputy director got them.
Alexander, if you know what this is, you have to tell me!
This is important for me... and for my dad!"
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