Chapter 81: Humiliation
Hao Zhijian lost!
In a burst of all-out effort, he was defeated in an instant.
No one had expected such an outcome, including Li Wu.
Li Wu truly hadn't imagined Hao Zhijian losing, as he had seen the attributes of the Elite Class's summoned beasts.
Li Wu was even more familiar with the attributes of the three on stage with Zhang Yun Kai.
Very average!
When they first entered the Elite Class, they were probably on par with Hao Zhijian.
Not to mention, Hao Zhijian had been developing for over two months, so it was impossible for him to be crushed like this.
Therefore, Li Wu was particularly surprised.
Li Wu was merely surprised, while Hao Zhijian was in complete disbelief.
"Impossible, this can't be!
There must be a problem, there has to be something wrong!"
At this moment, Hao Zhijian's entire being was filled with disbelief, a hysterical frenzy.
This wasn't how it was supposed to go, he wasn't meant to fall here.
"You must have cheated! My Fridge Bird can't lose!
It's just a mere Goblin, how could it possibly defeat my Fridge Bird!"
"Impossible?"
Team 035's captain, Zhang Yun Kai, raised his lips in a smirk, "Seems like you're not taking the loss well. Do you want another chance?"
Zhang Yun Kai's words stunned everyone, including Hao Zhijian, who hadn't expected Zhang Yun Kai to say such a thing.
Facing this situation, he hesitated for only a second before nodding his head.
"It's just a surprise, this time it's definitely a surprise. I was careless, but if we do it again, I won't lose!"
As he spoke, the audience who had originally supported him looked a bit uncomfortable.
Such words on the competition stage were considered extremely shameless.
Was he careless? The students who were swept away by the Pig-Bird strategy earlier were also careless!
The competition stage has never been a place where anyone would pay for your carelessness.
Although Hao Zhijian's defeat caught them off guard, they would rather he face his defeat gracefully.
But this was obviously impossible.
Hao Zhijian wasn't willing to accept it, he didn't want to stop here.
Across from him, Zhang Yun Kai also didn't plan to let Hao Zhijian off easily.
"Sure, if that's the case, let's do it again. Release your bird!"
At the same time, on the arena, the Goblin released the Fridge Bird.
Hao Zhijian was overjoyed, "This time, I won't be careless, and I won't lose again!"
This time, he was determined to never let go of the Fridge Bird and kite the Goblin to its death.
However, just as the Fridge Bird took to the air, a gust of wind blew in, scattering the ice needles directly. It was the work of the Big Beak Lark.
Hao Zhijian's expression changed, "Weren't we supposed to have a 1v1?"
Zhang Yun Kai responded with a smile, "It's still 1v1, but your opponent this time is this one!
What, you wanted 1v3 just now, and now you can't handle a different opponent?"
Hao Zhijian's face turned serious, and he replied stubbornly, "Who said I can't? As long as I'm not careless, I won't lose even in a 1v3. Release the Fridge Bird, use the ice needles, and shoot down that broken bird."
As the Fridge Bird fired its ice needles, the opponent gave a command.
"Big Beak Lark, use air current acceleration!"
The Big Beak Lark's body surged with air currents, and with a burst of speed, it rushed towards the Fridge Bird. The surging air currents deflected the ice needles.
Hao Zhijian's expression changed again, "Fridge Bird, use the ice shield!"
"Foolish!"
As he gave this command, many people on the stage, including Li Wu, shook their heads in disapproval.
This was the worst response.
Indeed, before the ice shield could even form, the Big Beak Lark had already torn through it with ease and then dove down, firmly grasping the Fridge Bird's neck with its claws.
With a resounding "Boom," Fridge Bird was crushed underfoot in the arena, marking its second defeat.
Another loss! This time, Hao Zhijian was completely stunned.
As he watched Fridge Bird being trampled on the ground, he couldn't process what was happening for a while, his mouth chewing incessantly.
"How is this possible... How could this happen...?"
Zhang Yun Kai laughed again, "How about it? Do you want to give it another go?"
This was outright humiliation!
"Yes!"
Hao Zhijian eventually nodded, gritting his teeth.
He nodded, and Team 035 once again released Fridge Bird.
Just as Fridge Bird was released, Hao Zhijian roared at his two new teammates.
"Why are you still standing there? Attack! Finish them off!"
Clearly, Hao Zhijian had completely abandoned the idea of a one-on-one fight, placing all his hopes on team tactics.
This was his only chance for victory.
He knew he might look ridiculous, but he couldn't care less; he didn't want to stop here, not at all!
At Hao Zhijian's command, Team 233 unleashed their full force.
Hedgehog Pig used Needle Rain Attack to restrict movement, while Fridge Bird's Cold Breath controlled a wide area. Finally, Fire Lizard roared and unleashed a fireball.
This strategy was an improved version of the original Pig-Bird tactic, modified by Hao Zhijian himself, who believed it to be stronger than the original.
However, this supposedly stronger tactic of his encountered problems from the start.
Big Beak Lark simply used Gale Press to blow back Needle Rain Attack and Cold Breath, and at the same time, Zhang Yun Kai's Cave Person and Lin Jianying's Goblin rushed forward.
The two Summon Beasts attacked together, directly knocking Fire Lizard out of the arena with its charged attack.
Then, Cave Person effortlessly took down Hedgehog Pig with a Boomerang, and almost simultaneously, Big Beak Lark had also subdued Fridge Bird.
The entire battle lasted only one round, and Hao Zhijian tasted defeat once more.
This time, he was utterly defeated, a crushing loss from which he couldn't recover.
On Team 035's side, Zhang Yun Kai, who had easily defeated his opponent, smirked, "How about it, Hao Zhijian, my fellow student? Do you want me to give you another chance, considering the tides have turned?"
At this moment, Hao Zhijian's face was ashen, and he dared not utter another word. He didn't even have the courage to nod anymore.
As he watched Hao Zhijian, who had been humiliated into silence, Zhang Yun Kai, who had been holding back for over a month, finally felt a sense of relief.
"Tides turning? What nonsense!
Teacher Ye was right; you, a piece of trash, don't deserve to be with us.
You're even worse than Lu Wu and his team; they're also trash, but at least they know their limits, unlike you, who's not only trash but also overestimates himself!"
Upon hearing this, Hao Zhijian, who was already feeling defeated, was further provoked.
"Don't compare me to that coward!
Yes, I may not be as good as you, but at least I have the courage to stand on this stage and fight you, instead of hiding in some dark corner, trembling like a coward."
Lu Wu was not pleased by this.
What the hell are you two doing? If you want to fight, fight! But what's with dragging me into this? Lu Wu frowned even more when the organizers switched the camera angle with ulterior motives, and Lu Wu's team appeared on the big screen.
This caught the attention of Little Skeleton, who had been staring at the screen.
He's on TV!!!
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 82: Lu Wu's Entrance
As one of the most anticipated members of this year's Quancheng Cup, Lu Wu and Du Du instantly caught the audience's attention when they appeared on the screen.
Lu Wu, with his unremarkable appearance, and Du Du, with her adorably plump figure, left a deep impression on everyone.
The moment they appeared, the audience immediately recognized them.
Du Du, caught off guard by this situation, panicked a little. She quickly put down her milk tea and steamed buns, grabbing Lu Wu's hand, hoping to use his slender body to shield her own plump figure.
Lu Wu, on the other hand, furrowed his brows.
"What's the host doing? Why are they cutting to me? I'm just a spectator today. They should be focusing on the commentators. He just said that Hao Zhijian lost and wanted to bite the commentary stand. Let him put on a show for us."
"I've never seen someone bite a commentary stand before!"
"Why don't they cut to the arena instead? There's a heated argument going on over there. I'm enjoying the show here. They're missing out on the intense action and switching to us instead. What's the point of that? Do they want me to join in? I'm not interested in this kind of verbal sparring where I can't even fight back."
As Lu Wu spoke, he picked up one of Du Du's buns and took a bite, looking every bit like a typical spectator.
The audience fell silent.
"He's arguing with you, and you're acting like nothing's wrong?"
Hao Zhijian, on the other hand, was visibly agitated. His face turned crimson, and he pointed at Lu Wu, "See that? That's just the kind of person he is.
He has no sense of honor, no dignity, and he's a cowardly waste!"
"It's because of him that our team had to reform, and it's because of him that we lost!"
At this moment, Hao Zhijian grabbed Lu Wu, wishing he could blame everything on Lu Wu.
The more he spoke, the more convinced he became that this was the case. By the time he finished speaking, he felt incredibly wronged and angry. He shouted at Zhang Yun Kai, his voice filled with anguish, "How can you compare me to someone like him?"
"Is there a difference?"
Zhang Yun Kai shrugged dismissively, "Just as Teacher Ye said, you're both trash!"
This comment displeased the spectators, especially Lu Wu.
"Damn it! I'm just a spectator here!
You two can argue all you want, but leave me out of it.
If you keep dragging me into this, I swear I'll knock your heads together!"
Hearing Lu Wu's bold words, Zhang Yun Kai, who had just defeated Hao Zhijian and felt a sense of relief for the Elite Class, couldn't help but taunt him, "Oh, if you're so capable, why don't you come down and fight me?"
Unexpectedly, Lu Wu responded with a smirk, "Sure!"
Without hesitation, Lu Wu stood up, pulled Du Du by the hand, and led her and Xiao Gugutang down to the arena.
Technically, Lu Wu's actions were against the rules, and he should not have been allowed to enter the arena.
However, the organizers were already overwhelmed with the defeat of Team New 233 and were unsure how to proceed. They even initially hoped that Lu Wu's participation might buy them some time. Therefore, they did not intervene, and Lu Wu easily made his way down from the audience seats.
"You actually dare to come down here?" Zhang Yun Kai asked.
"Why wouldn't I? Didn't you tell me to come down and fight you?" Lu Wu shrugged, "I'm just following your instructions and coming down to challenge you."
Lu Wu's tone irritated Zhang Yun Kai.
"It seems I have to take back what I said earlier. You and him, both trash, and you're overestimating your abilities..."
"Alright, enough with the nonsense. I'll ask you this, now that I'm down here, will you fight or not?"
Lu Wu waved his hand, cutting him off.
This further angered Zhang Yun Kai.
"Fight? Do you really think you're worthy?
Who are you? Who are we?
We're from the Elite Class, trained by Teacher Ye himself. Though we're just ordinary students under his guidance, we're not the same as you, the trash that got kicked out of the Elite Class.
You have no idea what kind of opportunity you missed when you were expelled. You have no clue how powerful Teacher Ye is!"
"Do you know why he lost so badly just now?
Because our Summon Beasts are all 2-star! And it's not like they just reached that level; Teacher Ye had them at 2-star a month ago.
My Summon Beast is almost at 3-star. In a month or two, it'll be there!"
With these words, the entire arena erupted.
3-star Summon Beasts, of Black Iron Rank, were a force to be reckoned with in the High School League. They could easily secure a spot in the City Tournament.
Though Zhang Yun Kai's Summon Beast isn't 3-star yet, the League is still half a year away. Look at this 1-6-1-9-1 version, it's unbeatable!"
By the time the High School League rolls around, his Summon Beast will surely be 3-star, maybe even Elite-level.
And Zhang Yun Kai's team is just an ordinary one under Ye Qingsnow. They're not even frontline, let alone ace.
If a regular team has this kind of power, imagine the strength of the Elite Class's ace, and their teacher, Ye Qingsnow's capabilities? She's probably a Professional Summoner, maybe even a Breeder!
At this moment, not only the audience was shocked, but even the organizers of the Quancheng Cup were startled.
It was then that they realized they had invited such a figure for publicity. How bold were they to dare such a move?
Zhang Yun Kai was pleased with the effect.
He turned to Lu Wu, wanting to see the look of shock, regret, and despair on Lu Wu's face, which had been light and mocking from start to finish.
However, what he saw was... a skull! Lu Wu had no interest in this side of things. As Zhang Yun Kai spoke, Lu Wu lazily turned away, focusing on the little skull that seemed keen on 'watching TV'.
"Going on TV is easy. Our little skull has a big phone, and we can put whoever we want on TV.
Here, you press here, then here, and it's done.
If you want to shoot the front, press here. For the back, press here."
As he spoke, Lu Wu even helped the little skull turn on the front-facing camera. The two of them took a photo together, and the chubby Doudou beside them looked on with envy. She quietly moved closer, hoping to sneak into the shot, but her inflated cuteness only got half her face in the frame.
Seeing this, Zhang Yun Kai's anger burned.
"Lu Wu!"
"Don't shout, I'm busy!"
"Then you press here, and here, and you can shoot the front. Once you master this, our little skull can shoot whoever it wants.
Alright, are you done? Can we fight now? If not, I'm going home for dinner!"
Zhang Yun Kai's eyes widened, his teeth grinding: "Fight!"
Thanks to [Crimson Edge] [Nickcr] [Phantom Scout] [Lu y] for the support!
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 83: Victory
Zhang Yun Kai could not tolerate Lu Wu's attitude!
How dare this trash, rejected by Teacher Ye at a glance and even kicked out by his own teammate, act so arrogantly in front of him!
This made Zhang Yun Kai, who had been in high spirits after crushing and humiliating Hao Zhijian, suddenly feel annoyed.
So, he decided to teach Lu Wu a lesson!
Lu Wu, on the other hand, was not the least bit afraid.
Soon after the battle between the new Team 233 and Team 035 ended, the old Team 233 and Team 035 began their fight once again.
The organizers continued to observe without intervening, even seeming to let things take their course.
This made Hao Zhijian, who had been feeling dejected, believe that he had found an opportunity to turn things around. He quickly rushed to Lu Wu's side.
"Lu Wu, oh, Lu Ge, your team is still missing a member. Choose me, choose me! With me, you can beat them! Our strategy will work!"
He knew this might seem embarrassing and shameful.
But having already lost face, he didn't mind this. He didn't want it to end like this, he didn't want to lose completely. After some reflection, he believed they still had a chance.
However, his words left Lu Wu stunned.
"What's wrong with you? After just half a month, your brain has deteriorated to this extent. Choose you? Do you think that's possible?"
If this weren't the arena, Lu Wu would have slapped him already.
Lu Wu didn't bother hitting him and coldly responded before pushing him away.
Hao Zhijian flew into a rage, "Lu, why won't you choose me? Without me, you can't win against them!
It's been like this from the start. Without me, you're nothing!"
Lu Wu ignored his furious rant, and Zhang Yun Kai gave Hao Zhijian a sidelong glance.
"You should add him!"
He wanted to humiliate Hao Zhijian once more and completely crush the so-called Team 233.
This team annoyed Ye Qingsnow, and she would have looked upon them more favorably if they had thoroughly defeated her. So, he didn't want to miss this opportunity.
"All of you from Team 233 together might barely be able to fight my Gnome.
But with just a Mini Skeleton and a Mini Pig, you're definitely not our match, and not even one of you can beat any of us!"
Zhang Yun Kai's arrogance knew no bounds as he continued to provoke them.
On Lu Wu's side, well, he was busy.
"Give me your phone, I want to take a picture of the Mini Skeleton. I'll put it on TV, so you can see it on your phone when you fight them. I'll help you get some screen time."
...
After a while, Lu Wu finally got the phone from the Mini Skeleton, opened the camera, and was about to take a picture when he realized there was no Summon Beast in front of the Mini Skeleton.
This made Lu Wu very unhappy.
"Are you still fighting? Why are you dragging this out? Are you scared?"
Zhang Yun Kai frowned, not wanting to fight the Mini Skeleton, which he considered trash. A victory against it held no challenge, and he wanted to fight three of them!
But at the moment, he didn't want to explain either. Without saying more, he directly summoned his Gnome into the arena.
His patience was wearing thin, and he wanted to see the Mini Skeleton defeated and Lu Wu's annoying face turn into tears.
Then, he could take on all three of them!
"Let the match begin!"
The organizers, who had been rather inconspicuous until now, had a referee step forward to announce the start of the match, forcefully taking control of the situation.
As the match began, Zhang Yun Kai immediately issued his command.
"Gnome, use your Spinning Bone Club!"
At his command, the Gnome, standing about five feet tall and wearing a bull bone helmet, smashed the bone club in his hand towards the mini skeleton.
Lu Wu, of course, wasn't idle either. He picked up his phone and started recording: "Mini Skeleton, the filming has begun! You better put on a good show!"
As soon as the mini skeleton heard this, its state changed immediately.
[Serious (The mini skeleton is going to be on TV, it better perform well)]
As the mini skeleton's state changed, it nimbly dodged the Gnome's Spinning Bone Club.
However, just as the mini skeleton avoided the attack, Zhang Yun Kai revealed a look of expected loneliness.
"It's over!"
Almost as soon as Zhang Yun Kai's words fell, the Gnome had already rushed to the mini skeleton's front and stopped two meters away, pounding the ground with both fists.
This was the Gnome's other skill, Earthshaking Strike!
It was a typical control skill. As the fists pounded, a vibration passed through the ground and reached the mini skeleton, causing it to briefly stiffen. Meanwhile, the Gnome's Spinning Bone Club flew back, and it was already behind the mini skeleton's head.
In the One Six One Nine Book Bar One Look Wu One Correct Version!
The finishing blow!
At this moment, even the commentator on the commentary stand couldn't bear the loneliness.
"Looks like this match is going to end right from the start!
This kind of summoning beast, as expected, can't beat the Gnome!
If it doesn't fall now, I'll eat the arena..."
As soon as the words fell, a slap landed on his face.
The stiffened mini skeleton's feet couldn't move, but its bone hands could. It directly reached out and caught the bone club.
Holding it up to its eyes, it compared it with the baseball bat in its hand, then, with utmost disdain, threw the bone club towards the Gnome.
Zhang Yun Kai's face changed.
"Quickly dodge!"
The Gnome was very obedient and quickly dodged to the left.
Just right, the mini skeleton's throw wasn't very accurate. If the Gnome didn't dodge, it wouldn't have been hit, but dodging made it a direct hit.
The mini skeleton seized the opportunity, rushed forward, and gave the Gnome, who had been knocked down, another blow, thoroughly defeating the Gnome and easily winning the victory.
After the victory, the mini skeleton didn't forget to turn its head towards Lu Wu's side, tilted its head in thought, and then gave Lu Wu a thumbs-up.
So cute!
Zhang Yun Kai's side.
Looking at the defeated Gnome, he felt the same way Hao Zhijian had earlier.
"How is this possible? How can my Gnome lose to a mini skeleton?"
"Yeah, it's just bad luck. It was careless. Shall we give it another chance?"
Lu Wu, who had transformed into a photographer, smiled and offered the same suggestion Zhang Yun Kai had given to Hao Zhijian.
"If it really doesn't work, you can all go up together!"
At this moment, an indescribable sense of humiliation rose up, and Zhang Yun Kai's face turned red.
At this time, he could empathize with Hao Zhijian's feelings. He couldn't bear this grievance, this humiliation.
He had to defeat this jerk!
He didn't think he was inferior to Lu Wu, nor did he think the Gnome was inferior to the mini skeleton. He was just careless, and if they did it again, he was sure he could win.
Just as Zhang Yun Kai wanted to nod and do it again with Lu Wu, a cold voice rang out.
"What? Do you still think it's not embarrassing enough?"
As the voice sounded, someone approached.
Lu Wu looked at the newcomer, and his eyes narrowed...
I guess I'll end the chapter here.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 84: The Long-Legged Girl
At the Quan Cheng Cup Arena, a voice drew everyone's attention to its source.
A girl approached, one whom Lu Wu had never seen before, yet she seemed strangely familiar. Her legs, in particular, and the expression on her face, were strikingly similar to Ye Qingsnow's.
However, this girl seemed even more beautiful than Ye Qingsnow.
Lu Wu couldn't help but take a few extra glances.
Indeed, ninety-nine percent of the men present shared Lu Wu's reaction, except for the three members of Team 035.
They trembled upon seeing her.
Especially Zhang Yun Kai, whose face, previously flushed with rage, now turned as cold as ice.
He quickly rushed over, "Squad Leader, I was careless earlier. If I have another chance, I promise I won't lose. Please believe in me. Give me one more opportunity.
This time, I will definitely defeat him..."
"Shut up!"
The two icy words silenced Zhang Yun Kai, who dared not utter another word.
"Accept your loss and stop making excuses. Do you want to be like him?"
The tall girl glanced at Hao Zhijian.
Zhang Yun Kai's expression froze, and he turned to look at Hao Zhijian, his face changing as if he had suddenly realized something.
This only added to Hao Zhijian's anger, who was already emotionally distraught due to the unexpected defeat.
"What are you talking about..."
Hao Zhijian abruptly stood up, ready to unleash his frustration on the tall girl. However, when she turned and swept her icy gaze over him, he trembled and couldn't utter a word.
The girl before them was incredibly similar to Ye Qingsnow; it was as if they were the same person.
Standing before her, Hao Zhijian felt like he was facing Ye Qingsnow herself, and he didn't dare act recklessly.
Lu Wu scornfully turned away from the cowed Hao Zhijian.
At that moment, the tall girl had already reached Lu Wu.
"Are you Lu Wu?"
Lu Wu was taken aback. Was this a rhetorical question? Nonetheless, he nodded.
"Your Mini Skeleton is quite impressive. Would you like to return to the Elite Class?"
These words left not only Lu Wu but everyone else in shock.
Zhang Yun Kai and Hao Zhijian were both anxious, one worried about how Lu Wu could be recruited to the Elite Class, and the other concerned about why only Lu Wu would be invited.
However, neither dared to speak at this moment, as all eyes were on Lu Wu, eagerly awaiting his response.
To be honest, Lu Wu himself wasn't sure who this girl was.
He had been to the Elite Class selection before and hadn't seen her. According to Zhang Yun Kai, she seemed to be the squad leader of the Elite Class.
Now, hearing her suggestion to return to the Elite Class, Lu Wu became suspicious. Could this girl be Ye Qingsnow?
Regardless of her identity, Lu Wu had no intention of returning to the Elite Class.
"Well, forget it. My Mini Skeleton is of poor quality and too trashy. I won't go back to the Elite Class and hold you back."
How could Lu Wu, with his magnanimous personality, possibly go back?
Even if Ye Qingsnow herself asked him, he wouldn't return.
Hearing this, the tall girl didn't say much more.
She sighed regretfully, then turned and left with Team 035.
Lu Wu was left dumbfounded, "She's leaving? Not even a few bucks for a chat?"
The tall girl paused at Lu Wu's words and turned slightly, "After today, the Elite Class will withdraw from the Quan Cheng Cup. You should do the same. Don't waste your time on these minor competitions; they're not suitable for you.
I'm intrigued by your little skeleton, so here's another suggestion: take the college entrance exam in a different city, that way you'll have a chance to qualify for the provincial competition!"
"Why?"
"Because our class has secured all the spots for the provincial competition in Quancheng!"
With that, the tall girl with long legs turned away arrogantly, not giving Lu Wu a chance to respond, and walked away.
The match, or rather, this farce, became dull as the tall girl with long legs left.
The spectators weren't in the mood, and the organizers were in a state of panic. After all, Team 233 had lost, and the elite class of Quancheng No. 3 High School was withdrawing from the competition. They were in a real mess.
In the One Six One Nine Book Bar One Look Wu One Correct Version!
At this moment, Lu Wu wasn't in the mood to cause trouble either. After giving Hao Zhijian a signal to follow him, he prepared to leave, deciding to call it a day.
However, Lu Wu wanted to end the day, but Hao Zhijian had other plans.
This day had been a huge shock for Hao Zhijian.
It was like falling from heaven into hell.
He had been preparing to crush Team 035 and reach the peak of his life, but in an instant, he found himself crushed instead.
Then, Lu Wu confidently defeated Zhang Yun Kai, and the tall girl with long legs left with Team 035, announcing their withdrawal from the competition.
From that moment, all his ambitions for the Quancheng Cup were shattered.
He could no longer become the champion of the Quancheng Cup, nor could he become a rising star, let alone humiliate Ye Qingsnow. Moreover, he would no longer receive support from the Quancheng Cup organizers.
He might even have to disband his team, and with his recent actions, it was likely that he would soon face a situation where he had no teammates and everyone wanted to beat him up.
Realizing this, a deep sense of fear and even deeper resentment welled up within Hao Zhijian.
Why the resentment? Because of Lu Wu!
If it weren't for Lu Wu, he wouldn't have been kicked out of the elite class!
If it weren't for Lu Wu, he wouldn't have had to reform Team 233, and he wouldn't have lost so badly!
If it weren't for Lu Wu, his family wouldn't have been scammed out of 8 million by Li Kai!
...
Therefore, everything was Lu Wu's fault!
No matter what, he would never let Lu Wu off the hook!
Just as Lu Wu turned to leave, Hao Zhijian let out a hysterical roar: "Lu Wu, you stay right there!"
This hysterical roar echoed throughout the arena.
However, neither Lu Wu nor the audience paid much attention to Hao Zhijian.
After all, he had already made enough of a fool of himself during the match, and no one was interested in his clownish performance.
"Don't leave!
Do you know what he's done?
I'm in this state because of him!"
"I've figured it out completely. I was kicked out of the elite class because of him!
It's because he was kicked out by Teacher Ye Qingsnow that he became jealous of me, provoked me, and plotted to get me kicked out of the elite class."
Hao Zhijian's cries fell on deaf ears, and Lu Wu was almost out of the arena.
"Why don't you believe me?
I'm like this because of him. He's a scammer, and he scammed my family out of eight million!"
This hysterical roar, along with the mention of eight million, finally caught the audience's attention, and Lu Wu stopped in his tracks!
...
Don't curse, there's one more chapter coming!
(End)
Chapter 85: Hao Zhijian's Benefactor
The final roar of rage drew attention, and it made Hao Zhijian especially excited and agitated.
This was his chance to get back at Lu Wu thoroughly and ruthlessly! Lu Wu had ruined him, and he would do the same to Lu Wu!
"Do you know that after Lu Wu plotted to get me kicked out of the elite class, he started approaching me.
At first, I thought he just wanted to form a team for the high school league, but later I realized he was after my family's money!
This scammer, together with a guy named Li Kai, set a trap for us, making us believe that Li Kai was some kind of breeding master. Then, they easily swindled 8 million from us!
I only found out a few days ago that Li Kai isn't even a breeding master; he's just a fraud who failed to become a professional breeder after five attempts."
"This fraud had the audacity to charge us 100,000 for a simple consultation!
He demanded 5 million for a one-year breeding plan, and he even took 3 million, claiming to get us companion gear, but there hasn't been any progress in two months!
Tell me, if this isn't fraud, then what is?"
Hao Zhijian was like a mad dog, viciously attacking Lu Wu.
His words stirred up a huge commotion.
No one expected so many twists and turns in a single match, especially after the dust had seemingly settled. There were so many juicy details to uncover!
Their attention, as desired, shifted to this unexpected drama.
The large screen was now split into two, one showing the hysterical Hao Zhijian, and the other displaying Lu Wu's side.
Clearly, the organizers were up to something again.
They had two considerations: one was to increase the hype, and the other was that they had just uncovered some information about Ye Qingsnow's identity.
She was highly skilled and powerful, which made them nervous.
With this new drama unfolding, they decided to push the narrative, letting Team 233's members fight among themselves. It was their way of making amends to Ye Qingsnow.
Of course, they did this discreetly, unnoticed by the audience, whose attention was solely on the drama, on the screens.
On the screens, Hao Zhijian's side was undoubtedly distorted and hysterical.
In contrast, Lu Wu appeared exceptionally calm and composed.
He even found a place to sit down, holding a bun and sipping milk tea, looking like a casual spectator.
His little skeleton's attention was also focused on the screen.
Watching the little skeleton and Lu Wu on the screen, it was incredibly curious.
Realizing that its actions on the screen would be mirrored, the little skeleton became even more excited.
It quickly took out its smartphone and placed it on its head.
It had observed that it was the only skeleton with a phone in the entire arena.
It wanted everyone to know that it was a skeleton with a phone, and that its Lu Wu was the best Lu Wu.
The only one who wasn't in the spotlight was the red-faced, flustered Du Du, repeatedly saying, 'It's not like that.'
But she wasn't the focus; all eyes were on Lu Wu and his drama.
"Why are you all looking at me? Oh, you're curious about the 8 million, right?
Yes, it's true. This is a normal business transaction, following standard procedures, and there's even a contract. It's not a case of fraud."
Lu Wu, being the clever person he was, wouldn't leave any openings for Hao Zhijian.
He had prepared for this, not only to teach this kid a lesson but also to settle the matter of the 8 million.
He intended to refund the money.
However, Lu Wu didn't plan to return the 5 million fee for the Frosty Bird breeding plan.
(End of Chapter 85)
After visiting Fucheng, Lu Wu gained a deeper understanding of the market, and while the 5 million he charged seemed a bit expensive, it was still within a reasonable price range.
As for the 3 million project for companion gear, Lu Wu initially planned to scold him and then return the money.
However, he didn't expect Hao Zhijian to be so affected by the beating from Team 035 that he clung to Lu Wu, which greatly displeased Lu Wu.
He was now reluctant to give him the 3 million.
And Hao Zhijian was even more unwilling.
"A normal business transaction? What a normal business transaction! Tell me, in a normal market, how much does a non-professional breeder charge for a breeding program?"
"You get what you pay for. Have you forgotten what state this broken bird was in before?"
"It was a perfectly good Summoning Beast, but you insisted on training it as a melee type. It's only because of our help in breeding that it succeeded in changing its system."
"Ask around, how many breeders charge a few million to help with system conversion?"
"Don't go around making baseless accusations."
"Furthermore, you can question our transaction, and that's fine.
But you can't publicly defame me and my boss's reputation without going through legal procedures and without the arbitration of the Professional Center."
"Now, I'll give you two choices. One, you apologize to me and my boss. The other, we will sue you and demand compensation for the damage to our reputations!"
In the One Six One Nine Book Bar One Look Wu One Correct Version!
"You!"
Hao Zhijian's face darkened.
But he soon regained his composure, as he had anticipated this situation.
In fact, ever since they, or rather, the Hao family, learned that Li Kai was not a professional breeder, they had been planning to target Lu Wu and Li Kai.
After all, 8 million is no small sum, and no one's money comes from thin air!
Initially, they thought Li Kai was at least a top-tier breeder to offer such a straightforward deal.
It was a chance to cling to a powerful figure, an investment for the future!
Otherwise, they wouldn't have given 8 million to a professional breeder, let alone a non-professional one.
So, for some time, they had been plotting to get back at Lu Wu and Li Kai, to reclaim the 8 million.
And their luck was about to change, as they had found a benefactor!
"Lu Wu, do you think that just because we signed a contract, I can't do anything to you?
Let me tell you, don't get too cocky. You're as good as dead!
Regarding your scam with Li Kai to cheat my family's money, I've sought help from a professional breeder.
After learning about your fraudulent behavior as a fake breeder, he was furious and promised to stand up for me. I'm bringing him here."
Hao Zhijian called the breeder, who was said to have come from Fucheng, and was staying nearby the arena.
This breeder, a bookworm type who had recently passed the professional breeder exam, detested breeder scams.
Today, he was determined to tear apart the scammer and restore justice in Quancheng.
With this conviction, the slightly naive breeder strode towards the arena.
Hao Zhijian was thrilled, knowing Lu Wu was doomed this time!
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Two chapters in one go, you won't say I'm being brief again, will you? Also, it's a new week, so please show some support!
By the way, some of you want to vote for Tuan Tuan, making Lu Wu the last, what do you think?
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