Chapter 90: Chapter 85: Wu Jie and the Molten Dragon Lizard (4K)

“Huh, you noticed?”

Miaomiao stretched out her slender index finger, pointing at his forehead, “They’re almost squished together.”

Lin Guang let out a light breath, rubbing his forehead.

Although he had a bit of bravado just now, he didn’t underestimate his opponent Wu Jie and his Molten Dragon Lizard.

He didn’t even look down on Liu Zhiyong.

Because…

He was challenging across levels.

If it weren’t for his good fortune, Liu Zhiyong’s Spirit Beast happened to be from the Four Holy Beasts Battle Tops series, specifically the Black Tortoise, which is the easiest to target and has the weakest offensive and speed capabilities.

Against Azure Dragon, White Tiger, or Vermilion Bird, he and Vishdair both had a significant probability of being overturned.

Vishdair’s strengths and weaknesses were clear to him.

In humanoid form, high intelligence and high attack, with traits that enhance offensive abilities. After learning Explosion Fist, her output was absolutely among the top-tier and explosive, but her endurance was very lacking.

During command, he dared not let her take even a single hit from the opponent, fearing she might be taken out at full health instantly.

Challenging across levels was like dancing on the knife’s edge; the opponent could make many mistakes, but Vishdair’s build meant she had almost no margin for error.

As for Wu Jie and the Molten Dragon Lizard…

Anything with “dragon” in the name wouldn’t be something simple. The Molten Dragon Lizard carried a robust dragon bloodline, even able to easily venture into magma during its juvenile stage to hunt, demonstrating strong adaptability to Fire Attribute Ether. Although she shared the same attribute as Vishdair, she had some advantage over her; as an output role, having the same attribute would reduce damage, effectively weakening their greatest advantage.

Looking at it this way, Lin Guang sort of understood why Liu Zhiyong chose to use Fire Gold as the battle ring for the Armored Battle Turtle; it was just that Vishdair hit a weak spot he couldn’t defend.

Even if Vishdair could practice Explosion Fist with Evil Attribute Ether in the next three weeks, she would likely still struggle against the Molten Dragon Lizard. Beast-form Spirit Beasts were famously tough, and if the Molten Dragon Lizard found an opportunity, Vishdair could be taken out in a snap.

Ultimately, challenging across levels stemmed from too short a training time, doing it out of necessity.

Who wouldn’t want a level advantage?

However, there was a way to break through it.

Perhaps misunderstanding Lin Guang’s contemplation, Miaomiao softly said, “What he said might be harsh, but it’s true. Time is the most fair and also the most unfair existence. Even if you lose the exchange match, a temporary defeat doesn’t mean much. The league two years from now is what truly matters.”

“No, you’ve misunderstood me.” Lin Guang replied with a smile, “I was just thinking about what to say when the principal asks me to give a victory speech.”

Miaomiao’s eyes widened slightly, yet she didn’t doubt him. Instead, she cheerily asked, “So have you thought of something?”

“What else, the usual—thank my parents and teachers first.”

Then, turning to look at the slightly dispirited Vishdair, Lin Guang added, “Of course, most importantly, I have to thank my partner for her hard work.”

Suddenly becoming the center of the conversation, Vishdair blinked, then nonchalantly turned her head away, “Enough flattery, don’t forget the promised sweets when we get back.”

“Of course.”

Lin Guang chuckled, showing no intention of reminding her, of Vishdair’s little Demon tail happily swishing back and forth.

“…”

Watching their interaction, there seemed to be a hint of envy in Miaomiao’s eyes.

Saying goodbye to Miaomiao, who mentioned needing treatment for her Crying Doll backstage, Lin Guang originally intended to take Vishdair for treatment on her right arm, but she didn’t agree, insisting on staying here for a few more matches.

“They say battles help with leveling up, right? Retreating after just a few minutes—what good does that do?!”

She circled around Lin Guang, her slender red and black tail swaying, occasionally smacking Lin Guang’s pants as she muttered, “Can’t use my right hand to punch, I still have my left. If neither hand can punch, I have my gun. If anything happens, I can always go to the hospital… Though I don’t really like that menopausal old woman, she should be a very capable doctor.”

Lin Guang was dumbfounded: “What if you run out of Ether?”

“Do you need to ask?”

Vishdair suddenly leaned in close, facing him head-on. The distance between them was so close that he could almost feel her warm breath. She, like a robber, clasped Lin Guang’s hands and brought them together in front of her chest: “You fill me up!”

“You’re unbeatable.”

Convinced, Lin Guang could only helplessly concentrate his spiritual power again, performing another round of Ethereum Charging, acting as a human power bank while testing the efficiency of the Spirit Rune Technique.

In the combat arena where Ether is relatively active, a minute was enough to restore Vishdair’s Ether to a normal level, who was currently only at level seven—of course, the lost physical stamina couldn’t be regained so quickly, as she didn’t have the relevant skills or attributes.

He himself consumed less than twenty percent of his spiritual power.

It’s a number few would believe.

Under normal circumstances, for a Spirit Master Ether Charging a Spirit Beast matching their size, level, and potential, without an Ethereal Crystal and the corresponding Spiritual Artifact on hand, forcibly drawing from the air would usually deplete all their spiritual power without necessarily restoring the spirit beast’s Ether completely.

Even with Vishdair only at level seven and Lin Guang already a One-Star, the ratio is exaggerated.

However, Lin Guang didn’t find it surprising.

With two core talents—the Power of Whole Heart and Soul and Hand of Full Mastery—reducing spiritual power consumption, greatly increasing efficiency, and inherently holding more spiritual power than peers, plus constant use of potions and mental training with Explosive Fist skill crystals, achieving this was only natural.

Some people are just like that, with incredible stats.

…

After a busy afternoon, Lin Guang carefully selected opponents using the “Eye of Omniscience and Omnipotence,” allowing Vishdair to achieve a seven-win streak, avoiding any extra expenses for arena fees.

Yet, that money wasn’t saved.

First, he spent money at the training hall’s medical office to have them properly treat Vishdair’s right arm injury, then stopped by the best Spirit Beast food market nearby on the way home to buy a large slab of camel hump from an 8th-level Volcano Camel (a Green excellent Spirit Beast).

It contained not just pure fat but a special, gel-like substance rich in nutrients beneficial to Fire Attribute Spirit Beasts, even loosely classified as Tier One Spiritual Material, sold by the gram. A prepared small piece cost him 100 credit points.

It’s hard to imagine; not long ago, this was more than Lin Guang’s living expenses for months. But given Vishdair’s intense battle activity today, Lin Guang decided to indulge her with this luxury.

Upon arriving home, he searched for recipes extensively and even cooked a roasted camel hump himself.

Though it was his first time making it, thanks to his previous life’s culinary experience, Lin Guang mastered the cooking technique well. First fried then roasted, crispy outside and tender inside, and as he served it, an amazing aroma filled the entire room.

The moment Vishdair put a piece in her mouth, Lin Guang almost thought he saw a hint of tears in her eyes.

After all, you can’t expect a poor child, who until three weeks ago hadn’t had much good food since birth, to resist such sensory delight.

After pondering for a long time, realizing her cultural knowledge was insufficient, she hastily offered a “delicious” rating, tossing aside her fork and knife to eat with her hands.

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