Chapter 72: Chapter 69: A Flurry of Moves Like a Tiger, Yet Results Like a Fool
Li Chen understood what the Boxing Rabbit was thinking at that moment.
He crouched down, gently rubbed the Boxing Rabbit’s head, and spoke softly with unparalleled tenderness: "Nothing in this world goes smoothly all the time."
"In life, it’s like rowing upstream; if you don’t advance, you fall back."
"Life is always full of various setbacks. Is it that every time you encounter a setback, you will be utterly defeated?"
"Stand up and wave your fists at the sky."
"Tell the difficulties that you will overcome them."
"Stand up straight, or else you might end up bending for a lifetime."
"To be a person, you need to be strong, and being a Pet Beast, you need to be even stronger. You must use those iron fists to restore fairness to the world."
Although the Boxing Rabbit lowered its head, its ears perked up quietly, as if it had absorbed Li Chen’s words.
After Li Chen noticed the Boxing Rabbit’s small movements, he knew his words were starting to have an effect.
He looked at the Boxing Rabbit’s right arm, which was hanging weakly.
"Boxing Rabbit, if your right arm can recover, will you be able to defend the arena?"
"It’s just your right arm that’s broken, not your backbone."
"You have to remember, when facing difficulties, if you can’t run, then walk; if you can’t walk, then crawl. The only thing that should never stop is the courage and determination to move forward."
Li Chen said to the Boxing Rabbit with a determined expression.
The Boxing Rabbit hesitated for a moment, but eventually gave a firm nod.
It would straighten its spine, stand up, and march forward with courage!
"Alright, here’s a top-grade potion that can heal your arm."
"Drink it."
Li Chen took out a milky white potion from the Pet Beast Space.
The potion emitted a halo of holy light.
"Wow, isn’t this the recovery potion that costs a million per bottle?"
"It’s said to be a top-grade recovery potion developed based on the traits of Celestial Dew (Life Crystal Dew)!"
"Li Chen really is wealthy; they say you can’t even buy it with money these days."
The Boxing Rabbit looked at the milky white potion, filled with gratitude, understanding the weight of the gesture.
Even as the son of Jiaying City’s wealthiest man, Li Fugui, such a level of recovery potion is rare in his hands.
Every bottle is kept for saving lives; using one means one less.
Yet, Li Chen was willing to use this incredibly precious potion on it.
A warm stream surged through the Boxing Rabbit’s heart, dispelling the shadows within.
Oh, Pet Beast Master, once again, you have redeemed such a weak me.
From now on, I will no longer be lost. You and I will walk hand in hand, growing together.
It pushed away the bottle, stood up shakily, even though its body was bleeding profusely.
"Boxing Rabbit, you did great."
"Remember, no matter where or when, always stand up, and roar from within against an unjust fate."
"You are not inferior to anyone else, do not belittle yourself!"
The Boxing Rabbit nodded, a glimmer of resolve flashing in its eyes.
It endured the pain, using its left hand to crack and adjust its right arm, making sure the bones aligned correctly.
A comforting smile appeared on Li Chen’s face, as he took out another effective recovery potion from the Pet Beast Space.
This potion emitted a bright blue glow.
"This is the recovery potion you’re used to drinking. You shouldn’t refuse this one, right?"
Li Chen firmly placed the recovery potion in the Boxing Rabbit’s hand.
This time, the Boxing Rabbit didn’t refuse, it unscrewed the cap and gulped it down.
Shortly after, a cold sensation rose from its stomach.
The fracture tingled, as if countless ants were nibbling at its flesh and blood.
Refreshing currents spread throughout its body.
The bleeding wounds healed at a speed visible to the naked eye.
The muscles all over its body made popping sounds, and in just a short while, the Boxing Rabbit was almost fully recovered.
It moved its arms and legs, creating sounds as they cut through the air.
"Boxing Rabbit, you need to find the meaning of life."
"You need to set goals, but don’t set them too high, otherwise you’ll be very exhausted."
Li Chen almost clearly stated, don’t go looking for trouble with the Ten Thousand Changes Silkworm again; you can’t beat it.
"I can say that aside from Ye Bai’s Pet Beast, you can defeat the Pet Beasts of everyone present."
Li Chen’s words were a direct hit on the students present, making their faces turn dark.
Thank you, it does feel slightly humiliating.
"Come, let me see how powerful the reborn you have become."
Li Chen pulled the Boxing Rabbit along, heading towards another arena.
The students made way one after another.
Just then, another person stepped onto the arena.
Her hair was styled in dreadlocks, sporting a hip-hop girl look.
A Fluorescent Jellyfish, dubbed the Green Hat, floated behind the girl.
This type of jellyfish usually emits a green light, and its shape is somewhat hat-like, so it’s jokingly called "Green Hat."
The girl was chewing gum, blowing a big bubble.
"Ye Bai, let my Fluorescent Jellyfish challenge you."
"My Fluorescent Jellyfish is not as weak as Li Chen’s rabbit."
"By the way, my name is Zhang Yiyi, the one who will defeat you on the spot."
"Go, Fluorescent Jellyfish, use Shadow Clone."
Looking at Zhang Yiyi’s confident demeanor, Ye Bai was also curious about what is special about the Fluorescent Jellyfish in front of him that would cause the girl to have the illusion of being able to defeat the Ten Thousand Changes Silkworm.
Ye Bai’s Eye of Insight soon opened.
[Fluorescent Jellyfish]
[Gender: None]
[Attribute: Space/Light]
[Level: Tier Two Level One]
[Skills: Flash (Skilled) Emits a green light to blind opponents. When I love you, I go a little green.
Binding (Skilled): Extends long tentacles to bind opponents.
Dissolving Liquid (Skilled): Sprays golden-yellow dissolving liquid to dissolve opponents from the mouth.
Shadow Clone (Beginner): Creates multiple clones to attack the opponent.]
[Evolutionary Path 1: Strong Light Jellyfish, Tier Three Light Attribute Crystal Core*3, evolves under strong light exposure.]
[Evolutionary Path 2: Venomous Jellyfish, Tier Three Poison Attribute Crystal Core*3, evolves in a venom-filled swamp.]
[Evolutionary Path 3: Space Jellyfish, Space Crystal Stone*3, requires entering the void’s crack and feeling the space’s breath.]
Does this guy have three evolutionary paths?
Ye Bai blinked.
Awesome!
The Ten Thousand Changes Silkworm snored like a symphony, while the Fluorescent Jellyfish descended from above, surrounding it with its clones.
"Fluorescent Jellyfish, use Flash."
In an instant, both the body and clones emitted a dazzling green light.
Whoa, not again.
The students beside the ring were teary-eyed from the intense light.
Director Suna silently put on sunglasses; the light dazzled her eyes too.
However, the sleeping Ten Thousand Changes Silkworm seemed unaffected, feeling warmer around it, like being wrapped in a thick blanket.
The warmth felt just right, making it sleep even more comfortably.
Watching the silkworm snore even louder, Zhang Yiyi squinted her eyes.
Miscalculation, the strong light tactic seemed pointless against Ye Bai’s Pet Beast.
If that’s the case, let’s try this move.
"Fluorescent Jellyfish, use Dissolving Liquid."
The Fluorescent Jellyfish took a deep breath and sprayed a golden, acidic dissolving liquid from its mouth.
The dissolving liquid fell on the silkworm and slid to the ground instantly.
The floor, once in contact with the dissolving liquid, made sizzling noises.
Thick white smoke arose, and various sized holes appeared on the wooden floor.
A pungent acidic smell spread.
Zhang Yiyi froze, never expecting the dissolving liquid to have no effect.
Even dissolving liquid that could melt alloys was useless against this Pet Beast?
Oh my, this guy’s defensive strength is too strong.
Could this guy have maxed out defense?
Zhang Yiyi could feel the Boxing Rabbit’s helplessness.
"Fluorescent Jellyfish, use Binding, bind it."
"Then lift it into the air and slam it to the ground."
Zhang Yiyi didn’t believe the Ten Thousand Changes Silkworm, once slammed from high above, could remain so resilient.
The Fluorescent Jellyfish’s tentacles reached out, landing on the silkworm.
The movements were very gentle, similar to tickling the silkworm, all while the jellyfish emitted a buzzing sound.
A mosquito!
The Ten Thousand Changes Silkworm hated mosquitoes while sleeping. Mosquitoes couldn’t pierce through its skin, but its tongue was soft.
Once, the silkworm accidentally fell asleep, with many mosquitoes sticking to its tongue sucking blood; the next day, its tongue was swollen like a sausage.
From then on, the silkworm and mosquitoes were sworn enemies, and its tongue developed muscle memory for swatting mosquitoes.
A hint of killing intent flashed in the silkworm’s tightly closed eyes; it extended its tongue and swiftly slapped forward.
Suddenly, there was a smack sound.
The Fluorescent Jellyfish was slammed to the ground by the silkworm’s tongue.
Its body made a crashing contact with the ground, leaving a long red mark with saliva at the spot hit.
The main body being attacked, the jellyfish’s clones instantly disappeared.
"Fluorescent Jellyfish, Fluorescent Jellyfish."
Zhang Yiyi called loudly; the heavily injured jellyfish’s tentacles quivered and raised.
A white light fell on the tip of its tentacle as it raised a white flag to surrender.
It’s not that I am incapable, but the opponent is too cunning.
This made everyone feel like a series of fierce operations but the result was foolish.
Suna announced Ye Bai’s defense success, while Zhang Yiyi quietly headed to another vacant ring.
Ye Bai sat on the ring, leisurely flipping through the private notebook Suna loaned him.
The contents recorded many things Ye Bai had never seen before.
For example, when handling Mandala Grass, its top leaves must be plucked one by one in order, ensuring the toxins are processed cleanly amidst cries.
The white outer membrane of the Agave affects the Agave Potion’s properties; it requires ninety-eight-degree water to be scalded clean.
If one degree higher, the Agave would be fully cooked, losing its properties.
One degree lower, and the membrane clings like it’s welded, impossible to detach.
This notebook truly opened Ye Bai’s eyes, detailing processing techniques for Tier Three and Tier Four herbs.
When Ye Bai flipped to the last page, his finger suddenly trembled, and his pupils contracted.