Chapter 17: Minotaur War God

The final arbitrator did not hand over the video to Qi Wei even though the latter was willing to pay a bribe; the decision to refuse was resolute.

It wasn’t just because the school had regulations against arbitrarily disclosing information about students’ spirit beasts.

It was more because the arbitrator didn’t believe there was such an eccentric person in the world; he suspected that Qi Wei’s intention to purchase the video was likely not simply to idolize, but rather, to study Lu Yu’s weaknesses and find an opportunity to defeat him.

This battle involved Lu Yu and Qi Wei, two prominent figures within the school; its occurrence was bound to cause a sensation. If the video were indeed sold, it would likely be traced back.

In that case, losing his job would be the least of concerns—he might even end up behind bars, a clear case of more loss than gain.

Therefore, the arbitrator made a decisive decision to hand it over to the school leaders to handle!

The once-fallen genius king returns,

Which will no doubt astonish many.

As the arbitrator left, Qi Wei, with his Bronze Armored Baboon, headed for the infirmary while the rest were eagerly discussing, impatient to share this sensational news. Soon, only Fang Yun, Fang Yao, and Yu Xiyang remained.

Fang Yun gazed in the direction of the Taohua Forest cultivation base, his eyes filled with longing:

“A true man should be like this!”

The Bronze Armored Baboon, in his perspective, seemed like a war god, yet in Lu Yu’s hands, it was nothing but an ant, easily crushed.

The vast disparity didn’t evoke even a hint of envy in Fang Yun—instead, there was admiration and aspiration towards the silhouette he looked up to.

Because of this, Fang Yun was full of fighting spirit: “I must not give up either; I need to learn from Brother Lu and let my hidden dragon ascend to the heavens!”

When a person is successful, all their actions, even a mere fart, can be teeming with educational meaning.

Thus, in Fang Yun’s and many others’ eyes, Lu Yu’s previous self-degradation was in fact self-perseverance.

Someday, he would rise with the wind and soar directly up to ninety thousand miles!

When Fang Yao heard her brother hold Lu Yu in such high regard, she felt bitter and turned to her dazed, devotional friend, Yu Xiyang:

“I misjudged this time. He truly is the once top genius, and even after three months of silence, he’s beyond the reach of us mere mortals…”

‘Mere mortals’ referred to her and, seemingly, also to Yu Xiyang.

Yu Xiyang did not speak, a slight smile curling on her lips, her eyes narrowing, betraying her pathological pleasure and obsession contained within.

Because, in her heart, Lu Yu was never a meteor but…

The eternal, ever-shining sun!

After becoming closer to Lu Yu, Fang Yao’s venomous comments became useless to her.

What to do next time?

……………………

Elsewhere, Lu Yu walked on a cobblestone path, his face devoid of the victor’s joy, somber as still water.

“Ying…”

Little Spider quietly peeked out from his right pocket, her delicate face showing a trace of nervousness and unease.

Because, through her inner eye, she could sense that her master was not happy, which also made Little Spider a bit downhearted, understanding it was due to its actions that caused inconvenience.

Hence, it tugged at Lu Yu’s clothing but didn’t receive any response.

After several attempts, Little Spider softly said:

“Ying ying…”

Master, I was wrong

I should not have acted rashly without your orders!

I shouldn’t have almost eaten the little monkey, almost causing trouble for you.

I shouldn’t…

As it spoke, tears rolled from the corners of Little Spider’s eyes, falling onto the cobblestones and scattering into countless tiny crystal droplets.

It was afraid.

Afraid that its master would not like it anymore, and that its only world would collapse…

Lu Yu stopped in his tracks, looked down at Little Spider, and slowly extended his hand. Little Spider, although fearful, bravely lifted her head, waiting for punishment.

However, the anticipated pain did not occur. A warm hand gently stroked its head as a gentle voice said:

“I’m not angry about you acting on your own, nor about you wanting to eat the Bronze Armored Baboon. Forget it, good children shouldn’t eat such dirty things…”

While Lu Yu said this, he raised Little Spider in his hand to look at her now paler face after the battle and seriously added:

“I’m angry because you disregarded your health, going hungry to fight forcefully; if you got injured, I would be distressed.”

In his eyes, the opinions of others were far less significant than Little Spider; not merely a spirit beast, she was his family.

Therefore, after Little Spider took initiative in battle, Lu Yu did not hold back but instead directed calmly, handling everything adeptly, perfectly using the rules to ensure that Little Spider did not become a target.

Impulsiveness might be present, but family members should naturally support each other.

Luckily, this time the opposition was a brute focused on strength, plus the element of surprise, locking the opponent’s consciousness in a dream; otherwise, Little Spider might not have held out long in a starved state.

It couldn’t really consume the opponent’s beast using the Void Brood Nest, could it?

While it didn’t matter against enemies, for a regular school duel, Lu Yu would not be so ruthless.

However, there were benefits.

Reputation is a calling card in society.

Appropriate displays of strength can reduce many troubles, and also make the school recognize his potential, granting him more clout.

For instance, with the Peach Pig project done, he needn’t worry about someone being parachuted in to snatch away profits.

These matters Lu Yu would not let Little Spider be privy to; after all, it was a supernatural creature with its beastly nature. It was instinctual and needed discipline!

There are no naturally bad children; they are mostly spoiled.

Therefore, such a cute little angel needed proper guidance from a young age; it cannot be allowed to go astray.

Thus, he deliberately ignored Little Spider for a while, letting it feel the emotional turbulence before soothing it, which not only enhances the educational effect but also deepens their bond.

If anyone saw this scene, they would likely shout to Little Spider, “Run away, he is grooming you!”

But the result would probably be that this well-intentioned person would get bound and hung up by Little Spider’s webs.

Because its cuteness is shown only to its master!

“Ying ying!”

Hearing this, Little Spider cleared all its gloom, feeling as though submerged in a warm hot spring, filled with a happy warmth.

The master doesn’t dislike it; he cares deeply for it!

With that thought, Little Spider couldn’t contain its joy and felt a bit guilty as it rubbed Lu Yu’s fingers and earnestly promised:

“Ying!”

It won’t happen again!

“Such a good child!”

Lu Yu smiled, registered his identity information, then passed through the special alloy fence door, and entered the ecological area.

As he went deeper, the sweetness of fragrant peach blossoms filled the air around him, and the ground showed many traces of trampling.

What came into view was a range of undulating hills covered in peach forest bathed in pink clouds and mist.

A babbling brook flowed from the top of the hills, through the entire woodland. Clear streams harbored numerous frogs with peach blossom patterns. They gathered around the water hyacinths, laying eggs or devouring the eggs of pest insects hidden beneath the plants.

After satiating their hunger, the frogs started to inflate their bellies and emit raspy, low croaks, their mood seemingly downcast.

By the river, there were numerous blue-skinned peach pigs, two meters tall at the back, with pink, shiny fluffy fur starting at the base of their skulls. Plunging and drinking water with loud snorts

Amidst them was a giant peach pig, three meters tall, five meters long, with sharp fangs and pink fur turned needle-like, covering its body. From a distance, it looked like a pink girlish tank.

If it were to charge, it could crush all living things before it into dust.

This behemoth was the elite-class Great Peach Pig King!

The “King Beast” of the Peach Pig tribe.

“Come, let me show you my hard work!”

Lu Yu said with a laugh, pride shining in his eyes.

This was the ecological area created using the Eye of Truth; though it had only been three months, it could rival years or even decades of others’ hard work.

Many saw only the grandeur of the world of beast taming, forgetting that as spirit beasts grow stronger, the resources they need multiply.

Leaving high-grade resources aside, carnivorous pets require a huge amount of supernatural, energetic flesh daily. Without sufficient supplies, chaos is inevitable, yet it’s not feasible to venture into the wild every day.

So, behind every powerful beast tamer lies a vast power or supply channel.

Each channel represents a potential to earn vast wealth from the beast tamers.

As the one who planted this money tree, Lu Yu naturally held a sense of pride.

The newly hatched Little Spider also behaved, lying obediently on his shoulder, and through its inner eye, it began to understand with curiosity the world it found fascinating alongside its master.

“Huff, huff!”

When Lu Yu arrived, many female peach pigs actively nudged him with their heads, showing a close connection.

Because he took care of the sows during their breeding, the hormones in his body fostered a positive bond; thus, Lu Yu earned the title of the friend of matrons, truly a Minotaur War God.

Had he not controlled himself, he could have made them view him as a new mate. The details of this process could make any puritanical war god fall to the ground.

Indeed, by capturing the favor of the female group and the next generation, even the males could not help but respect him as the “youngster”, including the Great Peach Pig King, which showed a mild attitude and nodded in acknowledgment.

“Ying!”

Little Spider, viewing this scene, also joined in the playfulness. After suppressing its aura, it was merely an innocent and lovely little girl.

After playing happily with the peach pigs for a while, Lu Yu became panting and sweating, joyfully waving goodbye to the peach pigs with Little Spider, and then headed towards the spring at the top of the hill.

A pool disguised as a spring.

The faucet continuously released water like a fountain gushing forth.

But because it was equipped with the latest water purification device, Lu Yu unhesitatingly scooped up water to drink.

Quite nice!

Cool and sweet!

Just as Little Spider thought that its master was planning to rest, it heard Lu Yu’s voice:

“The water quality is good today, Little Spider, come and add the poison!”

Little Spider: (=°Д°=)!