“???”
Liu Feng’s mouth twitched. Was this guy even speaking human language?
“If you dare mess around, your death won’t be pretty!”
Chen Shu said, “Teacher, aren’t you here?”
“I can only provide you with a slightly better urn…”
“…”
Chen Shu hung up the phone, not expecting the Beast Tamer Association to create such a stir.
Two days passed in a flash.
Huaxia Academy, Beast Taming Hall Number One, Arena 001!
As the premier arena within the academy, it could easily accommodate tens of thousands of people. The arena’s shield was incredibly strong, capable of withstanding duels between Gold-tier Beast Tamers.
Thousands of people had already gathered in the arena. Not only were Beast Taming students present, but students from the Cultural College had also come.
In the frontmost seating area were the academy’s professors, renowned figures across the nation.
“Brother Qin, what brings you here?”
Liu Feng was also seated at the front, looking towards Qin Tian beside him.
“I had nothing else to do, and I’m a little interested in this kid!”
Qin Tian’s lips curved upwards. Ever since his last mission, he had paid more attention to Chen Shu. To face the entire Beast Tamer Association in a series of consecutive battles single-handedly was unprecedented and likely to remain so.
“Let’s see how many steps this kid falls at!”
Qin Tian stroked his chin, his eyes filled with anticipation.
Liu Feng smiled and asked, “Brother Qin, you’re certain Chen Shu will lose?”
“Hmm? Aren’t you?”
Qin Tian blinked slightly, then said, “You don’t think your student can fight a hundred people?”
“You still don’t understand Chen Shu enough.”
Liu Feng shook his head. When he first received the news, he also found it unbelievable, even thinking Chen Shu was just throwing away money. However, the two days had allowed him to think it through. Given Chen Shu’s greedy nature, would he have agreed without a high chance of winning? Losing money would be equivalent to taking his life!
“Even though Chen Shu is strong, skills have cooldowns!”
Qin Tian’s gaze shifted forward as he said, “Never mind the others, but once skills like [Clone] and [Gigantify] end, how can Chen Shu win?”
“I think Chen Shu has his own considerations.”
Liu Feng shook his head, admitting he couldn’t quite figure Chen Shu out anymore.
Just then, a voice came from the side.
“A Black Iron ranked player already doesn’t know his place. Will he become even more arrogant in the future?”
“Hmm?”
Liu Feng turned his head and saw an elder with a weathered face looking disdainfully. It was Professor Lu Ming, who had clashed with Chen Shu before.
“Professor Lu Ming, you’re not even a Beast Tamer. How can you understand the match?”
Liu Feng’s lips curled upwards, a hint of mockery in his eyes.
“Hmph!”
Lu Ming retorted, “Watching a match isn’t about strength, it’s about sight!”
Liu Feng said casually, “The problem is, I suspect your old eyes aren’t working well either! I saw you fall into a cesspool last night!”
“You?!”
Lu Ming’s mouth twitched. Did he really just say that?
“Or were you deliberately swimming in it?”
“…”
Lu Ming’s mouth twitched, feeling like his heart could barely take it.
Qin Tian also smiled upon hearing this, then said sternly,
“Alright! Stop talking!”
He looked at Lu Ming and couldn’t help but think: Why do you keep provoking these teachers and students? He even suspected that Chen Shu and Liu Feng could send Lu Ming to the ICU with just their words, without needing to fight.
At that moment, the arena doors were pushed open.
“Southern Jiang Bandit! Southern Jiang Bandit!”
The entire arena erupted with deafening cheers. Countless gazes turned, as if they were fervent fans.
“Hmm?”
Chen Shu’s body trembled. He hadn’t anticipated this scene. He scratched his head and muttered to himself, “Am I that popular?”
Ouyang Bao nodded and said, “Of course…”
“No!”
Ah Liang immediately squeezed in and said, “Ouyang Bao bought you a water army!”
“…”
Chen Shu’s mouth twitched. Was he thinking too much again?
“Really?”
Wang Jue looked around and scoffed, “That’s so against conscience. How much money did it cost?”
“??”
Chen Shu turned his head and asked in confusion, “What do you mean against conscience?”
Ouyang Bao honestly replied, “Uh… the cost is indeed quite a bit higher than a normal water army…”
“…”
Chen Shu’s mouth opened slightly, and he sighed. In the end, he had been mistaken…
“Doesn’t this feel a bit strange?”
Qin Tian’s expression was peculiar. In the nation’s top academy, there was a bandit, and he had a large fan base? This scene was rather absurd! He shook his head, left his seat, and leaped directly to the front of the arena.
Qin Tian waved his hand, and the entire arena fell silent. He spoke, “Does either side have anything they’d like to say?”
Yan Haoran stepped forward, a gentle smile on his lips. “Today’s competition is mainly for exchanging combat experience. Regardless of the outcome, we at the Beast Tamer Association can accept it calmly! We hope student Chen Shu can go all out. Of course, the competition comes first, friendship second!”
Chen Shu beside him pouted and muttered, “You’re just spouting nonsense…”
At this moment, Qin Tian turned his gaze to Chen Shu, preparing to let him speak his pre-match words. Chen Shu’s lips curved upwards. He turned and opened his combat backpack, taking out a large stack of paper. Qin Tian’s eyes widened, and he immediately reacted, speaking first, “Alright, the competition begins!”
“…”
Chen Shu’s mouth was slightly ajar. His meticulously prepared two-day speech was gone? He steeled himself and directly ignored Qin Tian’s words, “Hello everyone, I am the Southern…”
*Bang!*
Qin Tian’s expression was calm as he kicked Chen Shu directly in the backside.
“Damn it!”
Chen Shu flew into the air and landed precisely on the suspended combat platform.
“You brat!”
Qin Tian shook his head and returned to his seat, awaiting the start of the competition.
“Wang Cheng, you’ll take the first match!”
Yan Haoran said. As the first contender, it was crucial to get off to a good start. Even if they couldn’t win, they shouldn’t lose too badly!
“Alright!”
Wang Cheng nodded and stepped into his combat position. He said, “I’ve heard for a long time that a genius joined in the first year, and I’ve always wanted to challenge him. Today, I finally have the chance!”
“Hurry up, there are hundreds of people waiting behind you!”
Chen Shu said dismissively, simultaneously summoning his two contracted spirits. The golden slime, over seven meters tall, appeared. Even without being enlarged, it exuded a palpable sense of pressure. Hovering above the slime was a husky, bouncing around. The two silly creatures were happily playing, paying no mind to their opponent.
Wang Cheng said calmly, “I think President Yan is being too cautious. A series of battles isn’t necessary; I alone am sufficient!”
“This kid!”
Yan Haoran sighed. Cheng Zi, you haven’t listened to Brother Haoran’s words at all!