The two figures' voices gradually faded as they spoke as if no one else was around.
The beast-taming arena was completely silent.
Everyone's expressions were "(⊙ˍ⊙)(⊙ˍ⊙)(⊙ˍ⊙)"...
During the hunt, Lu Fei had no idea of Chu Huainan's true identity, merely guessing he was a wealthy and influential noble. He had secretly worried that Chu Huainan would betray him for the sake of noble interests. Now, it seemed he had been overthinking. Given Chu Huainan's status, Zhou Nanfeng was likely not even fit to carry his shoes.
Through Lu Fei's series of bold maneuvers, even a blind person could see that his relationship with Chu Huainan was no ordinary one. This meant that at least in Cang Town, no one would bother him anymore.
Lu Fei withdrew his thoughts and looked at Chen Lei.
The corners of his lips gradually curved upwards, and he smiled, "Young man, you said earlier that I could make any request. Does that still hold true?"
Chen Lei pondered for a moment.
"As long as it's not too excessive, I can agree to it."
Generous, truly a child from a prominent family... Lu Fei thought to himself.
Then, Lu Fei slowly spoke, "It's actually very simple. First, as you said yourself, regardless of winning or losing this beast-taming competition, all your rewards must be given to me." He paused, "This includes the Universal Evolution Stone that Elder Chu promised as the stake."
Upon hearing this, Chen Lei frowned slightly. He was indifferent to the academy's rewards; after all, with his family's strength, anything the academy could provide, his family could also provide.
However, the Universal Evolution Stone was exceptionally precious. Even within his family, if one or two appeared, they were taken by the elder generation. Therefore, he desperately wanted to obtain this stone.
Chen Lei's gaze inadvertently turned towards Chen Zhanpeng.
After a moment, as if having made up his mind, he gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice, "Alright! I agree!"
Lu Fei smiled with satisfaction. "Second, my contracted beast just went through a fierce battle and hasn't recovered its stamina. Before the match starts, you must let my contracted beast rest for three minutes!"
Chen Lei was taken aback, wondering what this fellow was up to. However, this request was hardly significant; it was merely waiting an extra three minutes before defeating his opponent.
"Alright! I agree!" Chen Lei was eager to start the match!
Damn it, it's a waste for me not to go into business... Lu Fei's expression was calm, but inwardly he was overjoyed.
...
The announcer's voice echoed through the central broadcast of the beast-taming arena.
"Class Two's Lu Fei, versus Class Ten's Chen Lei!"
"Both contestants, please summon your contracted beasts!"
Chen Lei was the first to take out his beast-taming scroll!
"Yi~~~~"
Accompanied by a piercing cry that split the air, a silver-white eagle appeared in everyone's sight.
"It's here! Chen Lei's Silver Frost Eagle!"
Lu Fei aimed his beast-taming compendium at it, and jealousy contorted his expression...
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Contracted Beast - [Silver Frost Eagle]
Level - [lv9]
Attributes - [Wind Attribute, Metal Attribute]
Combat Power - [77]
Rarity - [A]
Skills - [???]
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"Brother Chicken, it's the same species as you! I've already arranged with the opponent that for the first three minutes, both sides will rest in place. Once three minutes are up, you'll symbolically run two laps, and we'll surrender immediately!" Lu Fei whispered.
This was the escape route he had planned. Since he couldn't win, he might as well surrender after three minutes.
Because there was a rule in beast-taming competitions that contestants were not allowed to surrender within the first three minutes, Lu Fei had made a prior agreement with Chen Lei.
Brother Chicken's expression was mournful, much like a worker being forcibly blessed by the blessings of 996 overtime.
Suddenly.
Lu Fei felt a tremor in his backpack.
A small red fleshy ball dropped to the ground.
It stared at Lu Fei with one eye on guard and the other on lookout, its gaze sharp and intelligent.
"Ziya ziya!"
The Brazen Snake chirped menacingly, seemingly displeased with the work Lu Fei had assigned him earlier, feeling exploited.
Brother Chicken stared at the Brazen Snake without blinking, as if seeing a savior, and then a look of ecstatic joy appeared on its beak.
"The Brazen Snake says it's its turn to perform!" Brother Chicken translated calmly.
Lu Fei looked at Brother Chicken with a peculiar expression.
A hint of embarrassment flashed across Brother Chicken's face, and it explained righteously, "That's truly what it said! Ask it if you don't believe me!"
In reality, the Brazen Snake's original words were: "I want milk! I want milk!"
But it suffered the disadvantage of being unable to speak human language. Youngsters needed to experience some harsh realities of society and the wickedness of human hearts to grow...
Lu Fei vaguely guessed the Brazen Snake's meaning, as its gaze was fixed on a certain part of Brother Chicken's body... wishing it could rip off its overalls.
But it no longer mattered; since the plan was to surrender anyway, it didn't matter who fought.
Thus, Lu Fei carried the Brazen Snake towards the center of the beast-taming arena.
But this small act caused another sensation!
"He can command two contracted beasts simultaneously?"
"Classmate Lu Fei actually hid his strength! He's already an intermediate beast tamer!!!"
Someone eagerly pulled out their beast-taming compendium. It was just as they had guessed; Lu Fei indeed had a hidden trump card!
"Beep beep beep..."
After a series of sounds,
The smiles on their faces slowly disappeared, and their expressions became stiff...
"Combat power of 20..."
"Were all his contracted beasts found by the roadside..."
Lu Fei's previously cheering loyal supporters couldn't help but gasp in shock.
"Look, look! This silly-looking contracted beast! Look at its eyes... Hahaha!"
Chen Lei's lackey took the lead in jeering.
Soon, many people joined in the mockery, as the Brazen Snake's appearance was indeed difficult to describe...
On the rostrum.
Chu Huainan sighed. "Young friend Lu Fei has good talent, but his contracted beasts are truly unworthy of the stage. I really must personally take him to capture some rare contracted beasts one day..."
As the central figure, Lu Fei was methodically laying out his strategy.
"Brazen Snake, when you go on stage later, just keep using [Charm] to control it, and then keep running away. Understand?" Lu Fei whispered, arranging the tactics.
The Brazen Snake seemed to understand, nodded.
"Bird-type contracted beasts are the nemesis of snake-type contracted beasts, so be careful." On the opposite side, Chen Lei kindly reminded him.
Lu Fei had just met the other party and had no ill feelings towards him.
He smiled and didn't reply. Of course, he knew this.
The announcer's voice sounded.
"Both contestants are in position! The match officially begins!"
"Silver Frost Eagle! Use [Whirlwind]!"
Chen Lei had no intention of holding back. Only by defeating his opponent as quickly as possible could he prove his strength!
Lu Fei blinked in surprise.
"Young man, you're not playing by the rules! Didn't we agree to both remain stationary for three minutes first?" Lu Fei exclaimed angrily.
Chen Lei's expression was indifferent. "Your contracted beast did not experience any prior combat, so the second agreement is naturally invalid!"
That seemed somewhat reasonable... Lu Fei touched his chin.
But then he realized, wouldn't his meticulously planned strategy be completely disrupted?!
How could the Brazen Snake possibly last for three minutes!
Lu Fei's hair stood on end!