"Here comes trouble!"
Qin Hao and his group stayed alert and quickly noticed Zhao Xue and her two companions approaching.
Just earlier, they had no reason to fight, but now the egg in their hands was reason enough.
"Oh wow, the little princess has arrived." Qin Hao said sarcastically.
Zhao Xue hadn't realized anything at first, but after a moment of confusion, her face turned even more red.
Zhao Jiang, acting all high and mighty, pointed at Lin Chen and said, "Leave the egg, and you can leave."
Lin Chen squinted at the three of them and said, "Outnumbering us?"
"We don't even need the three of us to handle you." Zhao Jiang waved his hand, signaling Zhao Xue to step aside.
Then, the Spirit Beasts of Zhao Jiang and Lu Hua stepped forward.
Lin Chen knew a fight was inevitable, but he wasn't afraid. Previously, he didn't have a clear understanding of Xiaobai's combat abilities, but during sparring with the Lee Family, he became clear on Xiaobai's current level among peers.
Although Zhao Jiang's Thunderclaw Beast was also Level 3, it was much weaker than the Iron Palm Bear.
As for the Wild Boar, Lin Chen believed Qin Hao could handle it.
"Brother Lin, I won't hold back then." Qin Hao said as he stepped forward.
Zhao Jiang instinctively thought Qin Hao was about to challenge him, so he immediately signaled for the Thunderclaw Beast to enter the fray. But to his surprise, Qin Hao said, "Not you — you, the pig, come here."
They were all novices, naturally inexperienced with group fights.
Lu Hua and the Wild Boar were startled for a moment...
The Wild Boar facing against the Panlin Python was at a significant disadvantage.
Zhao Jiang consoled, "It's fine, just have your Spirit Beast hold it off; the Thunderclaw Beast will deal with it quickly."
Zhao Jiang actually wanted to discipline Lin Chen more, believing he understood Lin Chen's tactics:
Tian Ji's Horse Racing Tactic!
Let the Plowhorn Beast, this inferior horse, face the superior horse and stall for time.
"Thunderclaw Beast, finish it swiftly."
Zhao Jiang commanded, and the Thunderclaw Beast roared, charging forward at lightning speed.
Midway, it suddenly activated its skill:
Thunder Claw Form!
Zizz~~~
Its claws burst into a blue glow, leaving black scorch marks on the trees it stepped on.
Its speed accelerated further!
Could a mere Plowhorn Beast not be easily handled?!
Kneel before me!
.....
"...Got it?"
Lin Chen quickly reviewed the opponent's skills with Xiaobai.
Next to him, Qin Hao was surprised, thinking, are you an encyclopedia, giving a lesson before battle?
If even the Iron Palm Bear can't deal with your bull, why fear the Thunderclaw Beast?
Just go for it.
Qin Hao found Lin Chen's actions unnecessary.
However, Niu Niu was also cautious.
In a flash, the Thunderclaw Beast charged forth like a yellow lightning bolt, its claws sparking blue light.
Xiaobai immediately launched Iron Horn Impact and picked up speed, running directly in the other direction.
A situation quickly unfolded with a bull running from a chasing leopard...
"Thunderclaw Beast, don't let it stall for time!"
Zhao Jiang saw the Wild Boar was about to be overwhelmed, and the Panlin Python's Constrict was a deadly move.
Fortunately, Zhao Xue ordered the Bee Butterfly Beast to help, giving the Wild Boar some relief, allowing it to barely hold on.
On the other side, the Thunderclaw Beast was closing in.
After all, the Plowhorn Beast couldn't match the Thunderclaw Beast in speed.
Just as it was about to catch up, the Thunderclaw Beast's pupils glinted coldly, its hind legs kicking powerfully, sending its body soaring...
The Plowhorn Beast had no chance to evade!
Just then, Xiaobai abruptly turned around, catching the Thunderclaw Beast by surprise.
Instead, it saw Xiaobai rev up to full power and charge back.
At that moment, the Thunderclaw Beast couldn't dodge!
"Iron Horn Impact!"
Bam~~
"Awoooo~~~~"
After the sound of the collision came a tragic beast's cry, followed by several trees crashing down, smoke and dust rising...
Zhao Jiang and Zhao Xue were filled with anticipation, and when the dust cleared, they saw a bull standing there, its hoof on the Thunderclaw Beast's face!
Thump thump thump~~~
Weak!
Too weak!
If I had known it was this weak, I wouldn't have bothered pretending to flee; I would have just crushed it!
....
"..."
Zhao Jiang and Zhao Xue couldn't believe their eyes, and Lu Hua was already crying out: "Quickly after the fight is finished..."
Before he could finish the word "finished," he witnessed the scene before him.
No...
The promised quick victory, but it's you who was quickly defeated, right?
Since when could the Thunderclaw Beast not beat the Plowhorn Beast?
Lu Hua couldn't believe it, but Zhao Jiang shouted loudly, "Stop!"
"You think just telling us to stop will make us stop?" Qin Hao was extremely excited and shouted, "Niu Niu, kick him!"
In his heart, he marveled...
Such a clever Niu Niu.
Actually faked fleeing.
The Thunderclaw Beast thought it was the hunter, but it turned out it was the prey.
Lin Chen didn't let Xiaobai deal a killing blow, leaving the Thunderclaw Beast half-crippled, then turned his attention to Zhao Xue and her Bee Butterfly Beast.
"What... what do you want?" Zhao Xue panicked.
She couldn't rely on this side, and the Wild Boar was even less reliable, having been constricted unconscious by the Panlin Python.
Zhao Xue thought Zhao Jiang was useless, unable to even beat a Semi-Support Spirit Beast.
Zhao Jiang saw Lin Chen approaching and immediately stood in front, saying to Lin Chen, "Bullying a woman doesn't make you a hero."
"I never said I would let you go."
Lin Chen squinted with a smile, then Xiaobai rushed from behind and delivered a kick.
Did I give you permission to speak?
...
Zhao Xue was in a panic. Although the Bee Butterfly Beast wouldn't attack, seeing its Beastmaster being bullied, it mustered the courage and charged forward.
Moo~~
Xiaobai kicked it away again, annoyed by the pesky fly.
Lin Chen walked up to Zhao Xue, who trembled as she spoke, "I don't want your egg anymore, we'll leave, we'll leave..."
Slap~
Lin Chen swung a slap directly across her face.
He believed that without Zhao Xue's instigation, the other two might not have resorted to robbery.
"You... you...."
Slap~
Another slap followed.
"Waaahhhh~~~"
Zhao Xue burst into tears, and Lin Chen showed no compassion, delivering another slap.
....
"...Brother Lin, do you enjoy hitting women?" Qin Hao was watching intently from the side; Zhao Xue wasn't severely hurt, but her face was swollen.
For a youthful girl in her prime, this was worse than a severe injury.
Physical wounds can be stitched up, but the emotional scars were far more devastating.
"I'm not a Strongman," Lin Chen said.
The reason for the hard slaps was that Lin Chen wanted to vent Xiaobai's frustrations; it wasn't a gender issue.
"Who's this Strongman? Your friend?"
"Never mind." Lin Chen didn't explain and said to Zhao Xue, "I won't hit you anymore, but one egg for another."
"Whimper~ I don't have another egg?"
"Find one," Lin Chen pointed at the Bee Butterfly Beast.
But Qin Hao, not understanding, asked, "Why do we need this when we have Xiaobai?"
"Now that we've handled the egg, we've got strong fox smell on us. Xiaobai might not be able to smell it," Lin Chen explained.
Qin Hao immediately understood, thinking Lin Chen's analytical skills and thought process were brilliant.
After hearing this, Qin Hao also smiled and said, "No, two eggs, one for each of us."
Lin Chen thought for a moment, nodded, and said:
"Fair!"
"It's settled then!"