17: Chapter 17 Yun Ge's Taste
"Enough."
Pan Xuan spoke up to interrupt.
Xu Qingfang sighed deeply, and together with Su Lixia, admitted defeat and recalled their Pet Beasts before turning to leave the arena.
The gap was too large; they were no match for Chen Hu.
Chen Hu felt a hint of regret, but seeing the shocked expressions of the audience below, a sneer curled on his lips again.
"The first and second place of Jianghai Second Middle School are only at this level? As expected, they're just stinking fish and rotten shrimp from the countryside!"
His contemptuous words were like a slap in the face.
Everyone clenched their fists upon hearing this, their eyes filled with anger and helplessness, only able to watch Chen Hu's arrogant display.
Yue Yun's brows furrowed tightly. "Is the gap really that big?"
The Lingshan Elephant Guard was a powerful Pet Beast, but the Thunderwing Griffin wasn't ordinary either. Although there was a gap between two A-rank potential Pet Beasts, it shouldn't have been to the point of not lasting three moves.
The Ice Crystal Sparrow's skills hadn't worked either, feeling like little more than an itch to the Lingshan Elephant Guard. If someone could have bought time for it, they might have been able to defeat the Lingshan Elephant Guard.
"That's a perfectly nurtured Lingshan Elephant Guard."
Mo Yu's tone became sigh-filled. "He fed the Lingshan Elephant Guard to the limit with attribute-matching Low Grade potions. It cost nearly ten million at the very least. He truly is a Young Master from the Imperial Capital!"
Yue Yun's eyes widened at the news.
Between the potions left by his older sister and the specialized potions provided by Jianghai Second Middle School, the combination had allowed Yue Yun to have a constant supply of potions recently, leading to rapid progress.
Even so, he had only consumed four bottles of low-grade spirit-absorbing potion.
Miao Sang had only consumed two bottles of low-grade rock potion, three bottles of low-grade life potion, and one bottle of low-grade strength potion.
All these bits and pieces added up to just over 70,000 alliance coins. Compared to the Lingshan Elephant Guard, it was just a drop in the bucket!
"Damn, rich people!"
Yue Yun muttered.
Pan Xuan stepped onto the arena. Looking at Chen Hu's arrogant demeanor, a smile slowly curled on his lips.
Chen Hu's heart tightened, feeling an inexplicable sense of pressure.
He cried out, "What are you doing?"
Chen Hu was somewhat arrogant, but he wasn't stupid enough to think he could face off against a Four-Star Beast Tamer. He quickly spoke up to stop any move Pan Xuan might make.
Pan Xuan spoke slowly, and his words surprised Chen Hu.
"Do you dare to compete with my student?"
Chen Hu's slight apprehension vanished without a trace. He regained his arrogant posture, his expression full of contempt.
He looked around; no one was worthy of being his opponent.
Chen Hu scoffed, "Might as well let them all come at once."
Pan Xuan's smile grew increasingly eerie.
He slowly turned his gaze toward Beast Taming Class 1, specifically toward Yue Yun, who was talking in a low voice with Mo Yu. In front of everyone in the Pet Beast Pavilion, he raised his hand and beckoned him.
"Yue Yun, come up!"
The brief words carried an unquestionable certainty.
The smile on Yue Yun's face faded slightly. Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, he slowly stood up, said something to Mo Yu, and walked onto the arena.
The people of Beast Taming Class 1 looked worried. Plenty of people in the other Beast Taming Classes recognized Yue Yun, watching in surprise as he walked slowly but steadily toward the arena.
—"That handsome guy again?"
—"Whoa, it's that Yue Yun who beat a Pet Beast!"
—"Holy crap, Director Pan is sending him up?"
Not thinking highly of Yue Yun, the crowd began to whisper among themselves.
Only Mo Yu snapped out of it, a grin spreading across his face.
"Brother Yun is a badass!"
Chen Hu's face darkened once he saw who it was.
He had a deep impression of Yue Yun. Bumping into him felt like hitting a mountain of flesh; his shoulder still hurt!
He snorted coldly, "Hmph, another weakling!"
Yue Yun seemed to think of something and looked at Chen Hu with amusement. His gaze only turned serious when it moved to the Lingshan Elephant Guard.
I wonder if I can beat the Lingshan Elephant Guard...
Yue Yun compared the two sides in his mind. He summoned Miao Sang and let it frolic around while his eyes burned as he looked at the Lingshan Elephant Guard.
Hahaha, an E-rank Beast Taming Talent?
The contempt on Chen Hu's face grew even stronger.
Haha, an E-rank potential Earth Spirit Cat?
Chen Hu let out a disdainful sneer.
Ha, he let the Earth Spirit Cat leave?
Chen Hu's expression suddenly froze. He looked incredulously at Yue Yun, who stood in the center of the arena facing the Lingshan Elephant Guard, and saw burning Battle Intent in his eyes.
Chen Hu was dazed for a moment.
"Am I crazy, or is this guy crazy?"
Chen Hu couldn't figure out Yue Yun's angle. For a moment, he suspected the guy was intentionally seeking death to frame him for a crime.
How the hell are there even death soldiers here!
Chen Hu finally couldn't help but question, "What are you doing? Why did you let your Pet Beast leave the arena?"
Yue Yun didn't respond.
Chen Hu added, "Why aren't you saying anything?"
Yue Yun still didn't move.
"Yue Yun, are you playing deaf on purpose?"
Chen Hu roared, somewhat exasperated.
He had a great future ahead of him; he couldn't let his life be ruined by this lunatic's death.
"It seems you've already remembered my name."
Yue Yun, having heard his name as he wished, finally looked up slowly and responded with a faint smile, "Remember, the one who defeats you is me!"
The Pet Beast Pavilion fell into an eerie silence for a moment.
Chen Hu was furious at his words. He glared at him with anger and disdain, then raised his hand and stuck out his pinky. "Trash!"
"Begin!"
Pan Xuan's voice interrupted Chen Hu's mood once again.
Having his momentum broken twice made Chen Hu's emotions feel a bit disjointed, but he instinctively held back the Lingshan Elephant Guard's movements, instead cautiously sizing up Yue Yun.
He couldn't help it; he really didn't want to commit a crime by killing someone!
Only then did Chen Hu notice Yue Yun's upright posture. The lines of his exposed arms were clear and distinct, containing massive power.
This guy wouldn't be thinking of fighting himself, would he?
Chen Hu couldn't help but think, then shook his head, feeling it was impossible.
Yue Yun wouldn't indulge Chen Hu's hesitation.
Swish!
The sound of breaking wind rang out as Yue Yun rushed toward the Lingshan Elephant Guard at a terrifying speed, leaping up to kick toward it.
The Lingshan Elephant Guard's massive body swayed slightly. Its vulnerable eyes avoided Yue Yun's flying kick, and its forehead was struck precisely.
The Lingshan Elephant Guard's head was naturally incredibly solid, but it still felt the vibration from the flying kick, causing a slight discomfort.
Yue Yun used the reaction force to pull back and gain some distance.
An illusory health bar five meters long appeared above his head. The bar trembled slightly, losing a nearly invisible sliver of health.
"What on earth is that?"
Even with Chen Hu's broad horizons, his eyes widened.
No matter how strange or powerful a Beast Taming Talent was, he had seen or heard of them in the Imperial Capital. Only Yue Yun's unique Beast Taming Talent left him unable to find any relevant information.
The people of Jianghai Second Middle School, however, were used to it.
Still, they hadn't expected Yue Yun's health bar to be so long. They wondered if it would keep growing until it pierced the sky and could be seen just by looking up.
"Grandson, come play with your grandpa!"
Yue Yun curled his finger to taunt Chen Hu.
Chen Hu naturally couldn't withstand Yue Yun's provocation. After confirming that Yue Yun wouldn't die so easily, he issued an order to the Lingshan Elephant Guard.
"Lingshan Elephant Guard, kill him!"