webnovelfull Ch. 32 - Chapter 32: The Slime's Oscar-Worthy Performance
Ch. 32 - Chapter 32: The Slime's Oscar-Worthy Performance
Options appeared before Chen Shu once again.[Option 1: Beg for mercy on the spot, pleading with Zheng Nan to spare you.]
Completion reward: Title - 'Cowardly Beggar'.
Effect: While being beaten, chance to trigger attacker's pity
[Option 2: Refuse outright and run for the bathroom exit.]
Completion reward: Medium Beast Taming Power
[Option 3: Nod in agreement and win the contract spirit battle.]
Completion reward: Golden Slime learns talent 'Thick Armor'
Chen Shu's expression shifted as he immediately agreed to Zheng Nan's demands.
Through his previous choice, he'd already become a Level 5 Beast Tamer. Against the Level 6 Zheng Nan, victory wasn't impossible.
"But I need to find a witness, because I question your character," Chen Shu said bluntly. "If you lose and all gang up on me, where would I go to complain?"
"You're questioning other people's character?"
Everyone curled their lips in disdain. This guy actually talking about character? Absolutely ridiculous!
"What if you take the chance to run away?"
Zheng Nan had finally cornered Chen Shu in the bathroom. He wouldn't let him go easily.
"Me? Chen Shu? I've always been upright and honorable! Why would I be that kind of person?!" Chen Shu protested with righteous indignation.
"You tell me," Zheng Nan retorted with a cold laugh.
Alright, Chen Shu admitted - without the system's choice, he definitely would have taken the opportunity to flee.
But now, with a talent delivered right to his door, he naturally couldn't refuse.
Since the slime's massive body relied entirely on brute force, a defensive talent would be a perfect fit.
"Then I'll call someone to witness this. That should work, right?"
"That's acceptable," Zheng Nan agreed.
Chen Shu pulled out his phone and made a ChaoXin call.
"Hey, Xiaoyu, come to the Beast Arena. Need you for something."
Of the people he knew, Zhang Dali was just a regular guy, and the strongest in Beast Taming Class 5 was only Xia Bing - not nearly enough to keep these guys in check.
Win or lose, this gang would definitely jump him.
As a Level 7 Beast Tamer, it would be easy for Xu Xiaoyu to get him out of there.
"Let's go wait at the Beast Arena."
Chen Shu walked outside with calm composure.
In the assembly hall, the principal continued his passionate speech while students dozed off below.
The eight of them snuck out and headed to the Beast Arena.
...
"Chen Shu!"
Xu Xiaoyu was already waiting at the Beast Arena. Chen Shu and Zhang Dali were her lifesavers, so she took any request from them seriously.
The wanted criminal had clearly intended to kill. Unfortunately, even now 666 Potion Company hadn't been able to identify who was behind it.
"Xiaoyu." Chen Shu walked over with a smile.
"The grade's top student, Xu Xiaoyu?"
Zheng Nan and the others were shocked. As someone likely to get into China Academy, Xu Xiaoyu's reputation was known throughout all grades.
Seeing how familiar the two were, hesitation appeared on their faces.
Whether in personal strength or family background, Xu Xiaoyu was formidable enough to make anyone wary.
"Brother Nan, maybe we should just forget it?" Wang Yu said quietly.
They all knew Zheng Nan's intentions - to severely injure Chen Shu's contract spirit.
But with Xu Xiaoyu here to oversee things, that seemed impossible now. They couldn't handle an A-rank Fire Bird.
Zheng Nan remained silent, hatred still burning in his eyes. Finally, he shook his head firmly.
Xu Xiaoyu's family was powerful, but the Zheng family wasn't much weaker. Besides, Chen Shu was from an ordinary family - he couldn't possibly have deep ties with Xu Xiaoyu.
"Let's begin."
Zheng Nan stepped forward.
At the same time, he mentally summoned his contract spirit.
A large, green-feathered eagle, half a meter long, suddenly appeared. It shrieked continuously, its expression fierce.
"A Green Feathered Eagle?"
Xu Xiaoyu frowned nearby.
She hadn't expected Chen Shu to be facing a Level 6 Beast Tamer whose contract spirit could fly.
Chen Shu was equally surprised. Zheng Yi's contract spirit was an undead skeleton, yet Zheng Nan had a Green Feathered Eagle?
Were these two actually related?
"Let me see your strength!" Zheng Nan declared, his eyes full of confidence. Flying contract spirits held a natural advantage, especially against low-level Beast Tamers.
Not to be outdone, Chen Shu summoned his contract spirit.
A giant golden 'turd' dropped from the sky, aiming to ambush the Green Feathered Eagle.
"Damn it, a sneak attack!"
Zheng Nan's heart jumped as he quickly ordered the eagle to dodge.
The Green Feathered Eagle was fast. With a flap of its wings, it avoided the 'poop'.
The golden slime landed solidly but didn't move at all.
"Zzz... zzz..."
The slime's eyes were tightly shut, making soft snoring sounds. It was actually still sleeping.
Everybody in the arena were stunned.
No wonder it belonged to Chen Shu. Master and spirit were truly made for each other - both completely unconventional.
Chen Shu mentally commanded the golden slime to gradually wake up, though it remained drowsy and even yawned.
"Is this really a combat-type contract spirit?"
The spectators couldn't help but wonder.
"Goo-ji, goo-ji!"
The golden slime bounced pathetically; its immense weight barely allowed it to get off the ground. It could only taunt the Green Feathered Eagle from below, creating a ridiculous spectacle.
Chen Shu sighed. So much for the sneak attack.
Zheng Nan ordered the Green Feathered Eagle to attack. The eagle flapped its wings, its sharp talons striking out.
The slime's defense was instantly broken, clear colorless fluid flowing out - its blood.
"Goo-ji! Goo-ji!"
The slime wailed pitifully, its eyes going wide with the most pathetic, wronged expression.
The Green Feathered Eagle remained fierce, attacking again.
Though it had no special skills, its physical prowess alone was enough to crush the slime.
This was the advantage of potential ratings.
Generally speaking, higher-rated contract spirits had stronger combat power.
Chen Shu frowned slightly. The golden slime was at an absolute disadvantage against a flying contract spirit. To win, he'd need to take risks.
With a thought, he gave the slime new instructions.
The next moment, the slime began moving clumsily.
But the Green Feathered Eagle was too fast - completely dominant. Its sharp claws struck repeatedly.
With its blood pooling on the ground, the slime's already sluggish body could barely twitch as it lay completely devastated.
Chen Shu's face darkened, his fists clenched. Finally, he called out:
"Stop it! Stop fighting! I give up!"
Zheng Nan's lips curled into a vicious smile. 'Idiot,' he thought, commanding the Green Feathered Eagle to land the killing blow.
The eagle let out a sharp cry, swooping in with its talons gleaming coldly in the light.
"Chen Shu, quickly recall your contract spirit! Just saying you give up won't work!" Xu Xiaoyu called out anxiously.
Only when a contract spirit was recalled or left the arena would it count as a loss.
"Too late!"
Zheng Nan smiled. The Green Feathered Eagle was already upon the slime, unleashing its attack without mercy.
But in the next instant...
A cunning smile slowly appeared at the corner of Chen Shu's mouth.
The slime's body suddenly rocketed upward - five whole meters! - moving like some impossibly nimble sumo wrestler as it engulfed the Green Feathered Eagle.
Severely injured? What injury?!
This performance deserved a damn Oscar in the slime acting hall of fame.