Chapter 23 (1/2)

Chen An was speechless. This kind of hopeless situation was too violent and cruel.

After a moment, the apparent defeat was announced.

“So, this is the Joint Combo? It’s quite cool.” Chen An had already begun to imagine what kind of Joint Combos Dou Buxiang could comprehend.

“That’s right. Normally, Joint Combos are not that simple and a lot more than this. I don’t know why its full power was not unleashed. It might be because Liu Ran surrendered early or that the Beast Tamer’s level is too low.”

“Are you saying that a Joint Combo should be more formidable than this?”

“Yes.” Lin Yingxue pouted. “Why didn’t Liu Ran persist…”

Chen An laughed. If he were to endure it any longer, there was a high chance that he might turn into a sand dune.

On the stage, the defeated Liu Ran walked toward his opponent dejectedly and muttered something in a low voice. That man nodded continuously, and the two then descended the stage.

Chen An was very curious. It was seldom that a beast combat’s opponents would interact.

He moved into the crowd and listened to the discussions.

“Liu Ran had been overconfident. Why did he accept the challenge? Look, he lost.”

“Is it a big deal? It’s a fact that he has lost. But they were betting on a beast skills book. To Liu Ran, this is not considered a loss.”

“That’s true. Anyway, Liu Ran can extract the skill and create a skills book. He lost some face, but that’s a small matter.”

Chen An turned around. Lin Yingxue was still standing there. “Is this the other method that you were referring to? Using the combat outcome to attain someone’s item?”

Lin Yingxue nodded. “That’s right. At Treasure Cove, there won’t be a situation of runaway losers. As long as there is a promise, one has to accept the outcome and then pay the price.”

“Is this why you want to maintain a low profile? You don’t want to be discovered by anyone?”

“The battles in Treasure Cove are different from the arena’s. There are no restrictions here, and they won’t match the opponents for you according to your level. Sometimes, people only have eyes for the items, but they regret it the moment they suffer instant defeats on the battle stage.”

Suddenly, Chen An realized that this was not a great place. It was no wonder Lin Yingxue did not like to come here.

“I have no choice. There are many more precious treasures at Treasure Cove than at the auctions. We have to make a trip here, no matter what.” Lin Yingxue shrugged her shoulders.

The weaker ones would have to take some risk if they wanted to advance in their levels and attain good stuff. Of course, they might face the more powerful ones’ bullying and oppression and become worse as a result.

Alongside the danger was a huge temptation.

“Let’s go and take a look at your good buddy. Did he also lose his underwear?” Lin Yingxue deliberately enunciated the words ‘good buddy’.

Chen An waved his hands. “That’s enough. He called me buddy because he wanted to take the Evening Moon Vine from me.”

“The stakes are very high at Treasure Cove. After all, to both parties, every battle carries a huge risk. Many people bet on their respective beasts. That Liu Ran might have lost his Evening Moon Vine to the other guy.”

Chen An was momentarily distracted as he recalled his words to Liu Ran. If Liu Ran were to abandon the Evening Moon Vine, he would take it back personally.

If that was the case, he would have to fight with the person that had beaten Liu Ran to a pulp.

He had just fought with Zheng Qing not long ago, so at the thought of another match, Chen An felt somewhat fatigued.

No matter what, he would go over and take a look.