18 Chapter Seventeen: Rejecting All the Gaudiness
Translator: 549690339
The Braced Frog managed to endure its pain, turning back with a punch, but Alphas speed was too fast, dodging with ease.
Shi Yong wanted the Braced Frog to keep on with the assault, but the frogs lower back had been stabbed making it weak. It could only watch helplessly as Alpha once again distanced itself.
Frustrated, Shi Yong glared at Bai Qi, snapping, That was low, resorting to sneak attacks. Cant you fight fair and square?
Bai Qi looked somewhat wronged. He hadnt ordered Alpha to attack the lower back; it was all Alphas own initiative.
That said, the result was pretty good.
No matter how high your martial arts, youre afraid of a cleaver. No matter how good your kung fu is, a brick can knock you out.
In the face of absolute speed, refuse all flamboyance.
Alpha, dont just casually attack someones lower back in a duel like that, only when sure they are an enemy. Understand?
*clatter* *clatter*
Alright, responded the obedient Alpha, nodding its head. It swiftly shifted to the front of the Braced Frog, the Bone Daggers firmly locking onto their opponent.
Upon seeing Alphas daggers, the Braced Frog immediately felt a stinging pain in its lower back.
Nevertheless, as a Combat System beast, the Braced Frog had a strong ability to heal. Its muscles wriggled, and its wound slowly started to close.
Braced Frog, be careful this time. Dont rush in to attack, beware of another sneak attack, warned Shi Yong, his earlier fury gone. He calmly assessed the current situation and gave the Braced Frog new orders.
*Ribbit!*
The Braced Frog nodded its head, its arms forward, ready for whatever came its way.
Alpha, restricted by Bai Qi, also refrained from any sneak attacks and slowly approached the Braced Frog, the pair circling each other like martial artists.
Finally, the two once again clashed one forceful and mighty, the other swift as lightning. The fight now began to resemble a formal duel.
However, despite Alphas extremely fast response, its frail build was a disadvantage. Coupled with the Braced Frogs specialized training, Alphas attacks were easily blocked by its opponent.
Learning from its experience, the Braced Froginstead of shattering Alphas limbsheld them tightly, to be safe, it also gripped Alphas legs.
You definitely wont escape now.
Shi Yong nodded satisfactorily after seeing this, and just as he was about to boost his dojos pride, he saw Alphas skeletal form bizarrely fluctuate before the bones in its chest and abdomen turned into sharp blades and stabbed at the Braced Frogs joints.
*Ribbit* *Ribbit*
This thing, always aiming for the weak spots.
The pain made the Braced Frog lose control of its strength and it ended up shattering Alphas bones. However, Alpha seized the opportunity to break free while appearing whole once more on the side.
*clatter* *clatter*
(Master, its weak. The Screaming Mushroom was more fun.)
Bai Qi didnt know how to respond hearing this. They were here to fight, not play. Its fortunate the opponents couldnt understand Alphas speech, or else theyd be furious.
Sheath your daggers, remember what we are here for.
Bai Qi warned Alpha again, who reluctantly put away its daggers and chose to deal with the Braced Frog barehanded.
*Ribbit Ribbit*
(Beast Master, can I hit him with all Ive got?)
Upon seeing Alpha sheath its weapon, the Braced Frog became less wary. However, it still requested permission from its Beast Master.
Having been bested three times, Shi Yong was quite upset and thus agreed to the Braced Frogs request.
This time he came to Gusu City representing his dojo. If he lost, his dojo couldnt open a branch there, then the dojos master might beat him to death!
Getting the consent of its Beast Master, the Braced Frogs eyes shone brightly. Again it launched Double Kick, rapidly narrowing the distance with Alpha. Each of its arms used different techniques to attack Alphas different parts.
Able to handle two arm movements independently, this young lads Braced Frog has been well trained.
The referee noted the value of the Braced Frogs technique and nodded appreciatively.
If the frog had used this skill earlier, the fast little skeleton might not have been able to damage it.
Indeed, faced with the uneven rhythm of the Braced Frogs attack, Alpha started to struggle and could only maintain its foothold through its superb speed.
However, soon enough, Alphas frailty came to light. Whenever it couldnt dodge in time, it got its bones broken by the frog. Shi Yong purposely blasted the broken bones away to delay Alphas recovery.
Seeing the Braced Frog finally gained an upper hand, Shi Yong smiled again. He looked at the silent Bai Qi and said, You better surrender. The Braced Frogs usual opponent is the Steel Training Dummy, not a fragile skeleton like yours.
Steel Training Dummy?
Understanding Shi Yongs hint, a light bulb turned on in Bai Qis mind, halting any further play with Shi Yong.
We surrender.
Without hesitation, Bai Qi chose to surrender. He forcefully recalled Alpha and turned to look at the referee.
Um, well, I declare the winner of this match is Shi Yong from Haoli Dojo.
The ref obviously saw Shi Yongs intentions but didnt mind throwing him some promotion.
After all, having a dojo in Gusu City would only benefit its development.
When Gusu Citys rating went up, the treatment from the association would naturally improve as well.
However, he couldnt understand why Bai Qi suddenly surrendered.
Looking at the little skeleton, it seemed to be getting the hang of the Braced Frogs attacking rhythm. If it continued, it was hard to say who would have won.
Hearing the ref announce the result, Bai Qi promptly left. But instead of going home, he headed straight for the training equipment store.
Boss, do you sell Steel Training Dummies for practicing fighting skills?
The shopkeeper nodded, Yes, we do. But the cheapest model will cost you 10,000 Federal Coins. Are you sure you can afford it?
Bai Qi clearly looked like a student, presumably, he didnt have that sort of purchasing power.
10,000 Federal Coins?
Bai Qi winced in pain. He obviously couldnt afford it, unless he got another task, like the Screaming Mushroom.
No, better make it two tasks.
The shopkeeper saw Bai Qis hesitation and pointed to a battered steel pillar in the corner. If you dont mind, I have a damaged one that you could use. Ill give it to you for 1,000 Federal Coins.
Bai Qi examined the steel pillar and decisively responded.
Deal!