20: Chen Fei made a move

Chen Fei shook his head like a rattle. "No, no, no, it's a misunderstanding. Everything is a misunderstanding."

"How could a Thousand Poison Gu possibly be a match for a Level 2, Rank 6 Purple Thunder Phoenix?"

Jiang Yiyi thought about it and agreed; the Thousand Poison Gu couldn't have grown that much in such a short time. After all, she had nurtured it for over a month and knew its Aptitude and potential.

Thus, she spoke up to help Chen Fei out. "Are you all mistaking him for someone else?"

However, everyone shook their heads. "No, it's him. It's this Chen Fei!"

"Stop hiding it. Summon your Level 2, Rank 8 Jade Light Mantis."

"Exactly! Someone already saw it, there's no need to keep it tucked away!"

Chen Fei felt a wave of helplessness. If it hadn't been for Liu Shaohu's sneak attack, the Jade Light Mantis wouldn't have been exposed while protecting him.

At that moment, Su Shanhai happened to walk over. "Oh, how lively!

In the second-year battles, Shanhai Academy has already secured the final victory.

As long as we take the first-year battle as well, we can seize the quota."

Chen Fei glanced at the second-year students behind him. Even without Jiang Yiyi participating, they had actually managed to win the match.

It seemed these upperclassmen were quite strong as well!

While Chen Fei was lost in thought, Su Shanhai changed the subject. "So, Chen Fei, if you can take this win, then go for it. I've got your back, what are you afraid of!

If all else fails, there's still the Jiang family..."

Su Shanhai stopped right there!

Without even thinking, Chen Fei rejected him. "Sorry, Principal, but I really can't beat them!"

He truly had no interest in this kind of minor squabble; it always felt like an adult bullying students.

Su Shanhai wasn't in a hurry and said with a smile, "One Level 2 bodhi fruit!"

A bodhi fruit cannot increase a Yao Beast's cultivation or skill proficiency, but it can increase its Comprehension Ability.

If a skill has been practiced for a long time but just won't reach Entry-Level, having a bodhi fruit provides a much higher chance of success.

A Level 2 fruit represents a fifty-year-old bodhi fruit, while Level 3 is a hundred-year-old one.

The older the fruit, the better the effect!

Chen Fei still shook his head, but he secretly held up five fingers. He was tempted after all.

For one, methods to increase strength were limited, so having another avenue was good.

Secondly, the Jade Light Mantis was already exposed; there wasn't much point in continuing to hide it.

Since that was the case, he might as well take the bodhi fruits first. Strengthening himself was the priority.

Su Shanhai's old face darkened. "No way, that's too many. Do you think bodhi fruits are sold wholesale?

Two. Two at most!"

Chen Fei didn't speak but silently raised four fingers.

Jiang Yiyi wordlessly slapped her forehead.

Bargaining like this in broad daylight—you're looking down on your opponent way too much!

This was an S-Aptitude Purple Thunder Phoenix, after all. Was Chen Fei really so certain he could win?

"You little rascal, you really won't cast the net until you see the fish!

Fine, three it is. But the condition is that you must defeat Element Academy; otherwise, you won't get a single one."

Su Shanhai pretended to be reluctant, but in truth, he was quite happy.

When Chen Qingyun and Jiang Nan had come to find him, Su Shanhai had immediately sent people to investigate Chen Fei.

The results showed he was doing quite well in Baiyue City and had even gotten into a fight with Qianfeng Academy at the school gates this morning.

No, he had completely crushed them!

How could he not be happy that the academy had gained such a little Genius?

As for three Level 2 bodhi fruits, for someone who could afford to run Shanhai Academy, he didn't lack such minor resources at all.

"Don't worry. Since I've agreed, I must take the win!"

Chen Fei was very confident because within his sacred codex, a group of Level 2 Yao Beasts were currently snoring... Tang Jian looked at Chen Fei, his gaze carrying a hint of wariness.

He had heard a bit just now; this guy's Jade Light Mantis was very strong, so he had to be on guard.

Although it was only A-grade Aptitude, its strength was two ranks higher. Whether he could win was honestly hard to say.

Chen Fei looked over. "Do you want to continue letting the Purple Thunder Phoenix recover, or shall we start directly?"

"Rest!" Tang Jian said decisively.

He wasn't so conceited as to think he could effortlessly defeat every Genius. Since there was ample time to rest, why waste it?

"Alright then, hurry up!"

Chen Fei sat down helplessly, then took out a copy of 'The Complete Encyclopedia of Soul Class Yao Beasts' and began reading.

After the incident with Song Gong, Chen Fei deeply realized the importance of the Soul and knew he had to be prepared.

He even felt he needed to get a Soul System Yao Beast to raise; otherwise, he wouldn't even know how he died in the future.

When the others saw Chen Fei's actions, they all stared in a daze.

"Is this the self-cultivation of a Genius?"

"People with extraordinary talent aren't necessarily scary, but when someone with high talent works harder than everyone else, that's truly terrifying!"

"When will this ability to learn anytime, anywhere, be transferred to me?"

"..."

Even his opponent Tang Jian was stunned. It was his first time seeing someone so diligent.

Ten minutes later!

Under the treatment of the Element Academy teacher, the Purple Thunder Phoenix had mostly recovered.

Everyone perked up. Was it finally going to start?

Tang Jian stepped onto the arena. "Do you choose single combat, or shall we go all out together?"

Chen Fei slowly closed his book. "Let's go all out together. It saves time and effort."

Hearing this, Tang Jian directly summoned the Purple Thunder Phoenix and the Mysterious Flame Bat.

Chen Fei pulled two Yao Beasts directly from his sacred codex.

Everyone looked and saw that it was indeed the Level 2, Rank 8 Jade Light Mantis, along with a Level 2, Rank 6 Thunder Pupil Ape.

Although the Thunder Pupil Ape was also A-grade Aptitude, the Aura it emitted was actually not much weaker than the Purple Thunder Phoenix's.

After all, the Thunder Pupil Ape had grown through life-and-death struggles.

Upon seeing the Thunder Pupil Ape, Tang Jian's face turned green. What he feared most had appeared.

His strongest beast pet was none other than the Purple Thunder Phoenix, but the Thunder Pupil Ape was also a lightning-attribute Yao Beast. Its resistance to lightning might not be extremely high, but it certainly wouldn't be weak.

Tang Jian had originally wanted to take out the Thunder Pupil Ape quickly and then focus on dealing with the Jade Light Mantis. Now, it seemed that would be difficult.

"Jade Light Mantis, start with a Flash Burst..."

Just as Chen Fei was about to command the Jade Light Mantis to fight, he was interrupted.

"Wait!"

The leader of Qianfeng Academy, Tao Zhou, and the leader of Element Academy, Du Shengjie, came over together.

Both were Grandmaster Level powerhouses, and Chen Fei's 'Hidden Origin Art' was useless before them.

Tao Zhou looked at Su Shanhai. "I have actually always had a question. How can an Intermediate Rank 3 Beast Tamer control a Level 2, Rank 8 Jade Light Mantis?

Or rather, does this Jade Light Mantis actually belong to him?"

As soon as Tao Zhou said this, the scene erupted into an uproar:

"What? Big Shot Chen Fei only has the strength of an Intermediate Rank 3? How is that possible?"

"A beast pet's strength cannot exceed the Beast Tamer's own; that's common knowledge!"

"Even if it does grow, it feeds back into the Beast Tamer, and eventually their strengths level out. It would never happen that a beast pet exceeds its tamer."

"So what's the situation here?"

Everyone looked at Chen Fei, wanting to hear his explanation.

Chen Fei didn't panic at all. The moment he stepped onto the stage, he had guessed this would happen.

"I told you long ago, I'm no big shot. I really am only Intermediate Rank 3, but you all didn't believe me.

As for this Jade Light Mantis and Thunder Pupil Ape, they indeed aren't mine.

Instead... they are the subordinates of my beast pet!"

After saying that, Chen Fei had the Jade Light Mantis come to his side.

Immediately after, everyone saw a tiny Gu insect crawl out from the Jade Light Mantis's body...