"Chen Xi, did you see that? We learned about the Pet Beast Guide back in middle school. It’s obvious which is stronger between a Red Fox and a Strong Monkey."
Shen Yun pulled Chen Xi along, staring at Chu Yi’s thin figure as if looking at a comical clown. She said disdainfully, "Where does he get the nerve to fight Xiao Chen, a true prodigy like him?"
As Shen Yun chattered endlessly, trying to instill her elitist theories, Chen Xi’s thick eyelashes quivered slightly, a barely perceptible cold glint flashing in her pure, beautiful eyes.
Once I secure a place in the senior’s heart, this ’best friend’ of mine, so thoroughly captivated by my charm, will become useless. She’ll be dealt with tonight. Then... I can use the ’death’ of my ’best friend’ as an excuse, feigning fear, to grow even closer to the senior.
Thinking of this, Chen Xi’s delicate body trembled slightly. Her pink lips curled into a pleased arc, her gentle gaze falling upon the boy in the arena, who stood tall and sharp like a sword peak.
Strange, Yuan Qiu thought, only half-listening to the junior girl, her thoughts mostly on Chu Yi and their connection.
"What if I lose?" Chu Yi asked calmly.
"If you lose, you agree to one condition of mine," Xiao Chen said lightly, his gaze sweeping across the crowd before landing on a pure-looking girl in a long dress. He declared righteously, "Stop bothering our junior, won’t you? Isn’t it better to just stay cooped up in your lab, concocting your potions?"
Upon hearing this, Chu Yi nodded. "Sounds like I’m getting the better end of the deal. However, I’ve also contracted a second Pet Beast."
Saying this, Lulina was plucked from his pocket, its face a mask of utter shock, and landed in his palm. Its delicate petals layered upon each other, white at the base and transitioning to a pinkish-purple at the tips. Its tri-elemental aura shimmered with magnificent colors.
"What kind of Wood-type Pet Beast is this? It looks so weak."
"Two Pet Beasts against one Strong Monkey? That’s hilarious!"
"You never know, Xiao Chen might actually agree."
The crowd was curious. Some cast mocking glances. Did he really think a trash Pet Beast could rely on numbers to beat a Strong Monkey worth many times more? If he lost, wouldn’t he just be humiliating himself?
The next moment, a Beast Tamer recognized it.
"This, this is... Lulina!?" Zhang Feng rubbed his eyes, his pupils constricting as he blurted out, "A super-rare Pet Beast worth 3,000,000 Federation Coins!"
Everyone was stunned. The silence lasted only a moment before an uproar exploded, voices rising and falling in waves.
"Three million Federation Coins is the minimum price! Even if you have connections, you might not be able to get one!"
"For those who don’t know, is this a servant-grade Pet Beast? How could it fetch such a staggering price?!"
"It possesses tri-elemental attributes! If meticulously cultivated, it can be raised to the King rank, equivalent to the Dawn Star tier! How could it not be expensive?"
"Oh my god! Does this mean Chu Yi didn’t contract a Red Fox at all, but Lulina instead?"
"Combined with its Super Talent, is this the return of a king?!"
"Wood, Water, and Light elements... It’s a top-tier healing Pet Beast, capable of raising the dead and regenerating bones!"
Everyone’s gaze fixed on Chu Yi, their faces etched with shock. Its value was at least three times that of the Strong Monkey! And its overall worth—including potential, talent, and characteristics—was more than ten times greater! You couldn’t get one Lulina even if you traded ten Strong Monkeys for it! That’s because Lulina cultivates three elements, possesses numerous skills, and its evolution can reach the King rank!
"What?!" Shen Yun’s beautiful eyes widened in disbelief. That loser actually has a Lulina?! If he contracted this super Pet Beast, wouldn’t it threaten my brother’s position in the Starfire Sequence?! Fake. It must be fake! How is this possible?!
Xiao Chen was instantly dumbfounded. This Chu Yi... to think he actually has another Pet Beast, and it’s the super-rare Lulina!
Amidst the crowd’s fawning, baby Lulina felt on the verge of tears. So I’m really this valuable? Everywhere I go, I’d be treated like a precious treasure. Then why am I bullied by a fox at home? *It sniffled, tears welling up.*
Chu Yi spoke calmly, "Bring out your Royal Griffin. I don’t have time to mess around with you."
Revealing his second Pet Beast a bit early not only laid the groundwork for the future but was also intended to pressure Xiao Chen.
"What do you mean?" Xiao Chen was puzzled. "Your Lulina is still in its first stage; it hasn’t developed any combat power yet."
"Two against two, to make it fair," Chu Yi smiled. "My Red Fox, when it goes berserk, even I get scared of it."
He planned to wipe out his opponent’s Pet Beasts entirely.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen laughed, a sudden understanding dawning on him. Although he couldn’t fathom Chu Yi’s intentions, it didn’t lessen his disdain for him.
What’s he posturing for? This Lulina might just be temporarily entrusted to him by Rose Demoness Lias. That won’t scare me. Come to think of it, Chu Yi and Lias are both part of the Starfire Sequence, with a master-servant relationship. It’s perfectly reasonable for a servant to look after their master’s belongings.
"Fine. Since you insist, I’ll oblige you." Xiao Chen focused his mind. A whirlwind began to swirl on the arena.
A loud eagle’s cry resonated through the air. A pair of white wings spread open, and amidst the swirling wind, a beast with a lion’s body and an eagle’s head emerged. It was a Wind and Beast dual-type Pet Beast, level 32, fourth stage, second tier. Among high-tier elites, it was considered T1 in terms of strength.
As soon as the Royal Griffin appeared, a majestic, oppressive aura emanated from it, sweeping across the entire battle stage. The spectators at the edge of the arena, those with weaker constitutions, were like fragile straws, blown over by the fierce wind. Its range was immense!
"Looks like Xiao Chen is getting serious," Zhang Feng watched from a corner, pursing his lips. He wondered aloud, though mostly to himself, "Doesn’t Chu Yi have a Beast Taming Space? Did he even contract it?"
Yuan Qiu’s finger glimmered, ready to summon her Pet Beast at any moment. Yes, to save the weaker party. Protecting her classmates is her duty. Observing Chu Yi’s unusual demeanor, she murmured to herself, That fool. Why did he arrange a duel with Xiao Chen? Has refining potions addled his brain?
"Chen Xi, look! It’s a high-tier elite Royal Griffin!" Shen Yun exclaimed, her inner anxiety vanishing completely. As long as Chu Yi can’t form a contract, he poses no threat to my brother’s position in the Starfire Sequence!
"Yes, indeed," Chen Xi replied calmly, even subtly distancing herself from Shen Yun. Her slender neck was elegant, her hair draped over her shoulders. She looked at Chu Yi with an expectant expression.
You ignorant ant. Bear witness. The Starfire that was once lost in the crowd is rising!
"Strong Monkey, use Power Amplification and Anger Fist!" Through their contract, Xiao Chen immediately issued his command, giving his opponent no chance and showing no mercy whatsoever. He planned to use absolute power to unilaterally crush his opponent, shatter his confidence, and tear away his fig leaf!
The Strong Monkey slammed its fists together. A power insignia quickly materialized, amplifying its strength and enabling it to deal double damage. Immediately after, it leaped up. Its figure was extremely swift as one fist, trailing burning flames, shot towards the palm-sized Red Fox!
The whole process was too quick! Before the audience could react, they saw the Strong Monkey’s punch, carrying terrifying momentum, slam down towards the Red Fox’s head!
Some of the girls who couldn’t bear to watch even closed their eyes, praying for the Red Fox.
Bika licked its lips, its golden-brown vertical pupils reflecting a vision of burning Golden Flames.