Chapter 357: Chapter 357 Too Brutal
Everyone perked up once again.
On Platform Four, Lin Fu flexed her limbs. The wounds on her body healed visibly fast, yet the sensation of pain still reached the tips of her nerves. It was an odd feeling—she knew her body was unharmed, and any damage she sustained was from within the simulated environment, but the pain was real.
The injuries in the simulation had healed, but the pain lingered.
Her slightly furrowed brow caught the attention of a student from the First Military Command College who had just entered the stage, who asked with curiosity, “Are you not accustomed to getting hurt in the virtual environment?”
“This is the second time.”
Lin Fu nodded earnestly in response, “I feel it’s a bit strange. I always feel like I’m deceiving myself but also that I’m not, because it wasn’t there to begin with.”
“You’ve got me all tangled up,” Ji Xiu admitted.
“I’m tangled up myself,” Lin Fu felt that this self-deception could impact her fighting, leading her to misjudge her own stamina and combat strength.
If that was the case, then it might be better to try a different approach.
Students from the First Military Command College watched her operate the system on her own, curious but not rushing her, patiently waiting on the side. The host didn’t dare say anything either, considering the vicious kick Lin Fu had delivered just before.
As for the billions of viewers, they had even less to say.
They all transformed into die-hard fans of Lin Fu.
Seeing her not rushing into the competition made her seem cool and aloof. Moreover, Lin Fu’s actions didn’t disappoint them, because what she did next truly astonished them all.
“What is Lin Fu doing?” Ji Xiu was stunned.
“How did she restore her injuries again?”
Everyone knew that if you removed the injury shielding settings in the database of the virtual environment, the previous wounds would reappear on the body, but no one had ever done it before.
The severity of Lin Fu’s wounds was alarming. The sight was unsettling, but they were military individuals with strong mental fortitude—used to injury as part of their daily lives. To ordinary people, however, it might be a bit frightening.
The blood on the young girl’s pale skin stood out, giving one the impression of a rose burning alone amidst flames.
Violence, bloodshed, beauty, and fragility—all these qualities blended together, making it impossible to look away, unable to help but stare at the person on the screen without even realizing when their breathing had become labored.
Lin Fu no longer felt conflicted; she raised her head and smiled at her opponent, “Let’s begin!”
“Okay, I’ll take you on, and please don’t hold back,” the other replied.
Although he didn’t believe he was a match for Venus, and after seeing Lin Fu defeat Venus, he lacked the confidence to win against her, he wouldn’t just concede defeat or avoid the challenge. Instead, he was happy for such a great learning opportunity.
“You’re quite good,” Lin Fu found that the person in front of her was not arrogantly aloof, nor did they put on airs. He was very polite and carried himself with grace, qualities that always left a good impression on others.
“Thank you. My name is Conan, and you can call me Conan,” said Conan, who found that Lin Fu did not possess the wildness rumored about her, nor the savagery she showed in defeating Venus. She was a very pretty young lady, and his words became more numerous.
Lin Fu nodded but said no more.
Their fight began, and Conan’s combat strength was utterly at odds with the modesty he displayed. He was strong and remarkably resilient.