Versus Shi Jingtian (Part 4)

Mingyue turned her head toward Miss Chen, "Big sis. Is he allowed to do it?"

"Er, what do you mean?" Miss Chen was troubled by what she saw, and she felt a little guilty after hearing the little girl's question.

"Using Elemental, of course."

Yes. At the last clash, Shi Jingtian condensed Elemental in his hand and axe, multiplying the might of his strength.

It was not a raw strength anymore.

It was a despicable act. But from the start, both Shi Jingtian and Fu Tao didn't state the rules explicitly. Hence, it couldn't be said for sure who was in the right and who was in the wrong.

Deceit was an important factor to fight against someone stronger.

Seeing the clear eyes of Mingyue, Miss Chen was kind of ashamed.

"Ehem.. Un. Since it is only an examination, it should be forbidden unless both sides consented to it. Er, should this big sis end the fight? We can't let mister Fu Tao's old wound reopens, right?"

"Nah~ let him be." There was a mischievous smile pasted on Mingyue's face. "It is his fault to lower his guard, right? Let this fight becomes his lesson."

Miss Chen couldn't understand the relationship between the trio, but the little girl in her embrace grew mysterious as the time passed by.

…

With his expressionless countenance, Fu Tao simply patted the dust on his shirt and asked, "Is it allowed?"

"What? What is allowed? What is not allowed? Make yourself clear, boy!" Shi Jingtian didn't hide his grin.

"… Using Elemental."

"What? Don't make up your story if you are losing." Shi Jingtian scoffed while he wouldn't admit his doing.

Moreover, he was being watched by his temporary pupils, the bunch of 0-star mercenaries. He couldn't possibly admit such thing, and he would never.

"That's right. Don't be stupid and make some random story to justify your losing." One of the spectators made his voice, and another voiced out their comment.

"Sigh. Losing is fine, but not accepting the result is the ugliest. Scram and don't become mercenary if you want."

"Scram! You retard! Go home!"

"He looks new. Is he the one that just finished the mercenary's examination?"

"Ah, you are right! New face, and also a big ego. Sigh, the quality of this time's examination is this crap?"

"Screw him, instructor! Make his family unable to recognize his family again!"

Shi Jingtian chuckled as he heard the jeering from the surroundings. His grin grew wider at the sorry sight of the bloodied man in front of him.

Taking a long and deep breath, Shi Jingtian continued, "You brat! Don't be complacent if you have a mere little skill! It is not worth to mention! It is only a mere crap! Just listen to my word and scram back to your parent. Our life as a mercenary is not easy. Not only fighting some beast, but we also have to fight our fellow human. With that kind of mentality, you will die in no time. Especially, for a pampered brat like you!"

Even though Shi Jingtian was talking about mercenary, it was clear that he was disparaging Fu Tao, especially in front of Miss Chen.

He had to show his manliness, also his capability to subdue a mere hairless brat. In this way, his worth inside Miss Chen's heart would soar.

Kicking out some cheater and showing his charisma, akin to kill two birds using one stone.

And after all of this, he would make the person in front of him and his fellow cheater disappear.

"What's wrong? Still want to continue?"

"… Am I allowed to use Elemental?" Fu Tao kept his calm, but inside of his heart was burning. Not for hating Shi Jingtian, but shame.

He was ashamed, moreover, in front of Liao Yun.

Fu Tao didn't care about anything else, but not for that. While he was filled with shame, he wanted to cleanse all of it by screwing the burly man in front of him.

Shi Jingtian would become his outlet of removing this shame.

"Elemental? You still adamant about it? Fine, fine. Even if you use Battle Technique, I don't care." Shi Jingtian waved his hand in disdain. He never met such person.

But not long after, he choked as he swallowed back his insult. There was a tingling sensation on his skin.

He was terrified, even his legs were trembling.

The invisible pressure was gathering around his body, pressing him down.

With his strength, he was still able to stand. But he couldn't hide the shock on his face.

And it was the same with the spectators.

Fu Tao smiled and said, "Okay. I will listen to you."

[Battle Technique: Fish Scale Armour!] Fu Tao shouted in his heart and his body was covered in glittering skin.

Even though his body was still wounded, there was no problem for him to circulate Elemental and use his Battle Technique. Especially, for the opponent of this calibre.

"I- I- Impossible! What is that!" Shi Jingtian pointed his trembled finger toward Fu Tao. No, maybe he was pointing at the glittering light around Fu Tao's body.

"What, you ask? Like what you say earlier, I use my Battle Technique." Fu Tao was in leisure as he answered.

[Ba- Battle Technique! Impossible!]

Shi Jingtian stared at the direction of Miss Chen, but he saw that Miss Chen only shrugged her shoulders. He was sure that Miss Chen knew about it and she wouldn't disturb the fight.

His complexion grew pale.

It was one thing to fight without Elemental. But for Battle Technique?

Even he himself didn't have one!

Shi Jingtian swallowed his pride and smiled. He clapped his hands and congratulated, "As expected from such a genius. In this young age, you have comprehended a Battle Technique. It is unprecedented in the history of Mercenary Guild! It is an amazing feat! No, it is comparable to the legend of the heroes of the Earth Kingdom! As expected of the chosen!"

Hearing the sound of the claps, the spectator did the same.

Clap clap clap clap clap…

"Damn! He should be in the same age as me, but he has comprehended Battle Technique already! So envious!"

"You fare better. Look at me, older but crappier than him!"

"Shut all of your crap. Don't you know who this expert is?" One mercenary pointed his finger at Fu Tao while wearing his proud look, like a peacock spreading its beautiful tails. "See? He is the hidden expert from the rumour!"

"What? Rumour? Which rumour?"

"… Don't tell me-"

"Yes! He is the one! The one that had clashed with vice leader of the Red Rage Bear Mercenary, Chen Lao! That hidden expert!"

With one person that introducing Fu Tao, all the 0-star mercenaries were in awe.

The reason was simple.

It was akin to meet an idol.

As the wave of awe drowned the surroundings, Shi Jingtian was struck with heavy pressure. The pressure grew heavier and colder, as if it was killed with a killing intent. He couldn't even hear any sound from the surroundings.

No! It was not a killing intent! It was more like a loathing and disdain toward Shi Jingtian himself.

Thinking about all of his previous word toward the man in front of him, his face became ghastly pale as if blood was drained from his body.

All of those condescending sentences…

Remembering that he was attracting Miss Chen's attention by doing the stupid thing like that, his heart was filled with remorse.

Was offending such expert worth it? In order to attract Miss Chen's attention?

Of course not!

It's not worth it!

Even though he wished for it, he wouldn't waste his life in his conquest of Miss Chen, the belle of the Mercenary Guild!

Trying to calm down his nerve and the clattering of his teeth, Shi Jingtian made an awkward smile.

"I- I never expect that this place will be visited by someone of your grace…" But Shi Jingtian felt his heart grew cold when he saw the unchanging expression of that man in front of him.

Akin to a doll.

"Th- there is some mi- misunderstanding, sir. How about we sit down and talk about it. No need to rush, we can talk while enjoying a few cups of good tea."

". . . Are you done?"

Shi Jingtian felt like he bit his tongue. No matter what he did, there was no change in it.

[I have to find some way out! A way out! . . . there is one" Shi Jingtian's face brightened.

After calming his mind, he took a few breaths.

[The main point in this is only the examination. If I can give up before the fight, it will be the best. No, no! I cannot throw my face in front of those kids!] Shi Jingtian glanced in a second at the bunch of 0-star mercenaries.

[Wait, how about I declare his victory? Just say that he is strong, worth it to become mercenary. That's it! I will not lose my face, the conflict will end, and Miss Chen will applause for my wisdom!]

But unfortunately for Shi Jingtian, Fu Tao was in hurry.

[Damn! I have to wash this shame! By making the crap out of this meatball, little Yun will laugh. No, I have to entertain little Yun! That way, she will forget about my disgrace earlier!]

Indeed, the only thing in Fu Tao's mind was Liao Yun' evaluation of himself.

If he fared worse, he might be degraded even further.

Hence, Fu Tao made his first move.

Gripping the tower-shaper shield in both of his hand, Fu Tao rushed forward.

"Wa- wa- wa- wait! I give-"

PAAA!!!

A clean uppercut straight toward Shi Jingtian's chin, and it continued upward until a star appeared. No, it was a tooth, a bloodied tooth flew in the sky.

Buk…

The place was filled with silence. No, there was a faint laugh from one corner, and Fu Tao knew who it was.

With an unconscious big and burly man lying in front of him, Fu Tao felt the accomplishment.

The accomplishment of defeating someone? No.

The accomplishment of screwing the inside of someone's mouth? No.

The accomplishment of a clean uppercut? No.

The accomplishment of amusing his little ancestor…

"Fuh…"

Fu Tao released his Battle Technique. Even though it was not a burden for his body, but it would slow his physical body's recovery.

But for some casual and quick fight, he had no problem at all.

Especially, for someone weak…

"Big sis, we are considered to pass the examination, aren't we?"

The small voice right in front of Miss Chen surprised her, returning her attention to the source of the voice.

"Er… I think, yes…" With a wry smile on her face, Miss Chen didn't know any other appropriate answer for this.

Nodding her tiny head, Mingyue giggled and said, "Okay. Then, it is decided. Hehehe."

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