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Chapter 191: Strength Through Adversity
Chapter 191: Strength Through Adversity
Zhenhai Tower, Logistics Department.
All matters concluded.
Li Wu immediately handed the green cub to Dudu and gestured for Lin Jianying to quickly go and contract the Hellhound.
"Did I say these two babies are for you?"
Jiang Yuesheng raised an eyebrow, and Li Wu hurried to her side.
"Mom, my dear mom!"
Li Wu's face was filled with flattery, and his voice was unbearably sweet.
Seeing Li Wu's expression, Jiang Yuesheng couldn't help but recall another face—a face that was exactly like Li Wu's when he was eating soft meals.
The thought made Jiang Yuesheng's initially good mood sour. She coldly hummed, "You're so smart, you should've guessed that I'm using these two as bait. I'll discard them after using them!
Don't even think about taking them!"
The current Jiang Yuesheng was no longer the same person she used to be. The door to eating soft meals from her was firmly shut, and the windows were locked too!
Her decision was made; she wouldn't give anything to Li Wu. Let him work for nothing and repay his debts.
This determination was unwavering.
Ten minutes later...
"Thank you, Mom. I love you so much; you're like my own mother!"
Li Wu sweetly expressed his gratitude, then happily followed Jiang Tianyang with Dudu to the Nursery Zone.
Jiang Yuesheng initially smiled, but after Li Wu left, her mind suddenly cleared, and she covered her face with both hands.
"Oh no! I gave it to him!"
Not only did she give it to him, but she also asked Li Wu to make another trip to the Nursery Zone. By this time, all Silver Rank and above Summoned Beast pups had returned to the Nursery Zone. She wanted Li Wu to take a look and bring one back.
This slap in the face came swiftly, and she hadn't expected it herself.
She had made up her mind not to give anything to Li Wu, but Li Wu's flattering attitude was too much like someone else's.
Moreover, with every 'Mom' he uttered, Jiang Yuesheng's resolve crumbled, and she succumbed.
"It's not like I'm giving it to him. He gave it to his two teammates, so it's not like I'm giving it to him!"
At this moment, Jiang Yuesheng could only console herself.
Speaking of which, Li Wu's decision to share the Summoned Beasts with his teammates was somewhat unexpected to Jiang Yuesheng.
Especially the green cub—she hadn't anticipated that he would give it to Dudu.
However, Jiang Yuesheng was surprisingly not opposed to Li Wu's action; she just felt a bit sour. That guy had never treated her so well.
Shaking off the sourness in her heart, Jiang Yuesheng clenched her fists and watched Li Wu walk away, her heart filled with resentment.
"He got a good deal this time, but there's no way I'll ever give him the slightest advantage again. I want him to work for me for a lifetime!"
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Li Wu's side.
After some commotion, Li Wu returned to the Nursery Zone for Summoned Beasts.
Upon his return, indeed, the Silver Rank Summoned Beast pups had come back.
Li Wu didn't hesitate and headed straight for the Beast Form Avian section.
His goal was clear—to raise a flying beast.
Avian Summoned Beasts were quite popular among the various types of Summoned Beasts, and there were still many Avian Summoned Beast pups in the Zhenhai Tower."
In addition to the Bronze and Black Iron Rank ones Li Wu had seen before, there were now 33 more Silver Rank Avian Summoned Beast pups.
"Hmm, this is how the Zhenhai Tower's Logistics Department should look, but aren't there any Golden Rank ones?"
Apparently, Li Wu still wasn't satisfied with the Silver Rank pups.
Jiang Tianyang, standing nearby, smirked, "Do you think Golden Rank ones are so common? If they were, that guy wouldn't have been so shameless as to not even leave a dog for you!"
Li Wu agreed but couldn't help feeling disappointed.
After all, his standards were high, and he found it challenging to be satisfied with Silver Rank Summoned Beasts.
As he scanned the 33 Summoned Beasts, not a single one met Li Wu's approval, making him feel particularly dejected.
"I came here for nothing. I should've known to ask the Rich Lady to get me a Royal Grade Avian Summoned Beast."
Li Wu wanted to go back and ask for one, but he guessed that by now, the Rich Lady might have realized her mistake, and it would be unlikely to get another one.
"Forget it, let's go... Hey, what's that?"
Li Wu was about to head home when he spotted a chubby creature running in the Avian section. The little guy was exceptionally domineering, charging at the Silver Rank pups.
It looked like it was going to fight.
Well, it wasn't just going to fight; it was indeed going to fight.
Although it charged fiercely, its combat effectiveness seemed lacking.
As soon as it entered, it was swatted to the ground by a cub's wing, and then the opponent stepped on it, pecked it, plucked out its few remaining feathers, and let it go.
But the released little guy didn't run away; it took a few steps back, charged forward again, and was slapped to the ground once more.
This scene repeated itself.
The chubby creature, now featherless and swollen from the beating, seemed to know neither pain nor fear.
It relentlessly charged at its target.
Despite its defeats, the creature always rose again, tenaciously biting and refusing to let go, resembling a bald-headed cockatoo.
"This little one has some spirit!"
Jiang Tianyang also noticed it and picked up the small creature, examining it closely.
The little one, annoyed at being grabbed, turned and pecked at Jiang Tianyang in protest.
Li Wu, standing nearby, glanced at the creature's attributes.
...
Name: Tenacious Skylark
Strength: 1-Star (Ordinary)
Quality: Ordinary (Enhancement) (?)
Attribute: Ice
Status: Angry (Don't hinder my fight! I will become the King of Brawlers!)
Special Skill: Awakening (Seems to awaken skills through beatings)
Description: A hybrid skylark, it possesses ordinary quality but seems to harbor unique powers within.
...
Li Wu's eyes lit up as he studied its attributes.
To be fair, the previous dog and green cub had been arranged by Rich Madam, so the only creature he had truly acquired through his own efforts was this plucked bird.
Based on its attributes, the little creature seemed promising.
However, Li Wu hesitated about keeping it.
"Why is it only ordinary quality?" Jiang Tianyang lamented.
A 6 and a 9, a book, and a bar, all without a single mistake!
Yes, Jiang Tianyang's disappointment mirrored Li Wu's hesitation. Everything about the bird was fine except for its ordinary quality, which was a deal-breaker.
His little skeleton had been raised from ordinary quality by Li Wu himself. Was he expected to do the same with another ordinary creature?
It seemed like a tedious task.
So, Li Wu ultimately shook his head, deciding to let the little creature go.
"Put it back!"
But as Li Wu prepared to return it, the bird seemed to fix its gaze on him.
Its eyes, bright and piercing, locked onto Li Wu.
Li Wu glanced at its status, and his face darkened.
Excited: Human, do you want to fight? I sense I can beat you!
Li Wu couldn't bear it any longer.
A mere featherless bird dared to challenge him? Was he so weak that even a bird could defeat him?
Li Wu couldn't tolerate this. Without a word, he rolled up his sleeves.
"Come on, let's fight!"
And so, a man and a bird engaged in combat.
Surprisingly, despite its ordinary quality, the bird, standing only fifty centimeters tall and having been plucked by other cubs, proved to be a formidable opponent.
Li Wu struggled to subdue the little creature.
Stepping on it, Li Wu exuded an air of arrogance, reminiscent of the aura after punching the South Mountain Nursing Home.
"Challenge me, and you'll regret it!"
Jiang Tianyang was dumbfounded by Li Wu's sudden actions.
How had Li Wu ended up fighting the bird? And why did he feel so triumphant after defeating it?
Beating a bird had somehow boosted his ego.
What baffled Jiang Tianyang even more was the applause that suddenly erupted.
It was Dudu, clapping with the little skeleton.
As Dudu clapped, she sincerely exclaimed, "Li Wu is the best!
Are you serious?
Jiang Tianyang felt an urge to grab Dudu and ask if she was being genuine.
Was she joking or not?
At that moment, Lin Jianying's voice was heard, "Li Wu is indeed the most talented breeder. His methods of raising summon beasts are exceptional."
Jiang Tianyang's mind buzzed with these words.
'Are you sure he's actually raising summon beasts?'
It seemed more like a one-sided beating.
In that moment, Jiang Tianyang felt like the world had gone astray. Dihua was truly terrifying.
The two individuals by Li Wu's side had clearly lost their minds from spending too much time with him.
Indeed, personal worship was not something to indulge in.
As Jiang Tianyang prepared to stop Li Wu and rescue the poor bird, an unexpected event occurred.
The little bird being pinned down by Li Wu started to glow.
Startled, Li Wu quickly stepped away, while Jiang Tianyang was left utterly bewildered.
What was happening?
Was Li Wu not just fighting the bird but actually communicating with it?
Was the world not wrong, but his own understanding?
He wasn't sure.
As Li Wu pummeled the bird, its special skill awakened.
Amidst the light, the bird's attributes transformed.
The ordinary quality instantly elevated to Black Iron.
A new skill appeared in its skill list.
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Indomitable Growth (Beginner) (A passive skill where beatings lead to strength. Each blow enhances its strength, quality, and skill proficiency.)
PS: It's not strong enough because it hasn't endured enough beatings. For this skill to reach its full potential, proper nutrition is essential!)
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(End of Chapter)
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