chsdbacks Chapter 40: The College Entrance Examination Ends Here
Chapter 40: The College Entrance Examination Ends Here
With the help of two layers of photosynthesis, Meow Meow barely had the ability to fight against the Demon Wolf.
But it was too slow, and the damage it dealt to the demon wolf was barely noticeable. After only a few rounds, Meow Meow's body was covered in bloodstains, while the demon wolf... "slightly dirty."
Lin Chong was completely focused on directing the operation, doing everything he could to gain every possible tactical advantage for Miao Miao.
This was the first time Meow Meow had faced an opponent far stronger than itself, and it was also the first time Lin Chong had commanded a truly "adversity" situation.
The two elves clashed on the field, and with each clash, Meow Meow's face contorted in pain. But its efforts were not in vain, and the Demon Wolf slowly began to show signs of injury.
Five minutes, ten minutes, who knows how much time has passed, the audience was completely silent.
In another clash, Meow Meow barely managed to block the attack and retaliated with a claw, knocking the demon wolf back half a step.
Its body had begun to tremble uncontrollably, a sign of exhaustion.
Even so, it still stood stubbornly in front of the demon wolf, a long-lost desire for victory flashing in its eyes.
Some people were moved by the cat's tenacious spirit and started shouting, "Go, cat!"
As the first sound appeared, more and more people joined in, until finally, the entire stadium was filled with people chanting Meow Meow's name!
Jiang Qianxun looked up and around, then said to Lin Chong with a mixture of admiration and teasing.
"Your popularity is truly astonishing; so many people are cheering for you."
Lin Chong didn't even blink, and replied in a moment.
"They are cheering for the word 'persistence'."
Chihiro remained noncommittal, her expression turning serious as she watched the demon wolf grow increasingly agitated by the passage of time.
She looked at Lin Chong and said seriously, "Your and Miaomiao's strength far exceeds my expectations."
"If it weren't for the Demon Wolf, you would have been the top pick this year."
Taking advantage of the demon wolf's momentary pause as it retreated and caught its breath, Meow Meow lay down on the ground, trying to recover as much strength as possible.
Lin Chong's tense nerves relaxed a bit, and he looked at Jiang Qianxun with a sly smile.
"Can even the most evil form of capital have a change of heart?"
"Since that's the case, why don't you admit defeat and let me win this victory? I'm sure the Chiang family doesn't need another top scholar."
Chihiro sighed and chuckled, "You really know how to take advantage of a situation."
"Don't even think about admitting defeat. I, Jiang Qianxun, can't bear to lose face like this, even with the Demon Wolf in my hands."
Once the demon wolf had caught its breath, Chihiro gave Meow Meow no chance to recover and immediately gave the order to attack.
But this time, the demon wolf's attack wasn't "devour" or "bite," but rather "flame cut!"
When that glint of fire appeared from the tip of the demon wolf's claw, Lin Chong's pupils dilated instantly. He wanted to tell Miao Miao to get out of the way, but the difference in speed made it impossible to avoid the attack!
Even the ever-effective "Enzyme Concentration Adjustment" couldn't protect Meow Meow this time. Due to the disadvantage of fire over grass, the thorns withered and retreated as soon as they touched the firelight, until the attack landed on Meow Meow.
With a mournful howl, Meow Meow's body flew backward and lay on the ground for a long time, unable to get up. Lin Chong also came to his senses after a brief moment of shock.
This demon wolf also has a hidden move: fire cutting!
Regret, remorse, acceptance...
Many thoughts flashed through his mind, but Lin Chong quickly accepted the reality.
"I thought your demon wolf hadn't learned any fire-type moves; turns out you've been hiding your true strength all along."
"It was I who was hoping for the best."
After all, it was an initial spirit nurtured from birth. With the backing of the behemoth Jiang family, how could Jiang Qianxun not do everything in his power to nurture the Demon Wolf?
Despite the praise, Chihiro showed no joy. She calmly shook her head: "To completely suppress someone in terms of form, you still need to rely on elemental advantage and a sneak attack to win."
"I don't think I won this game."
Jiang Qianxun knew better than anyone else that if the two spirits were swapped, given Lin Chong's command skills, she probably wouldn't last more than five rounds.
"No, a loss is a loss." Lin Chong shook his head, walked into the arena, and picked up Miaomiao.
Only then did the referee's regretful pronouncement ring out.
"The winner of this match is Jiang Qianxun."
There was only a sparse clapping at the scene.
Almost everyone was disappointed by Meow Meow's defeat. They were hoping for a dramatic comeback, but reality is always a little crueler than imagined.
Off the field, Lin Chong gently stroked the injured Miao Miao and whispered.
"I'm sorry, but if I had known that the opponent knew fire-type moves, you might have had a chance."
Meow Meow opened its eyes wearily and shook its head.
It's much faster than me; even if you anticipated my movement, you couldn't dodge it—the difference in speed is too great.
Yes, the gap was too big. Even though Lin Chong's command ability completely overwhelmed Jiang Qianxun, he still couldn't find any chance to turn the tide.
Meow Meow glanced at the demon wolf being hugged by Chihiro across from her, and for the first time, she felt a sense of resentment.
I've been hoping to evolve in battles, but I failed.
If my moves were more powerful and my movement speed were faster, would we have won?
Lin Chong chuckled and stroked its ear to comfort it, "Speed isn't your strong suit anyway. It's also my bad luck that I didn't get a high-powered Grass-type move for you to learn."
"Alright, the fight's over, let's stop thinking about it. Let's go back to the hotel; we still need to pack our luggage for Mudu..."
To Lin Chong's surprise, Miao Miao suddenly tilted her head back and bit his wrist.
There was no pain, only warmth. Lin Chong quietly looked at Miao Miao and heard her unwilling yet passionate voice.
Next time I encounter that damn wolf, I want to win.
"Then let's win."
This is the first time I've ever lost after giving it my all, and I hate this feeling.
"Then we'll win every time from now on."
The person and the cat stared at each other.
Suddenly, Meow Meow lowered her head: [I'm sorry I dragged you down.]
Lin Chong smiled but did not answer. He gently patted Miao Miao's back and carried it off the field.
However, just as he was about to enter the spectator area, a gentle white light suddenly flashed from the corner of his eye.
"This is..."
[Congratulations to the player for completing the hidden wish of the elf "Meow Meow" "Reclaim the will to fight", Kingdom Coins +2000]
[Congratulations, player, on acquiring the special ability - Leader Transformation (Magic Cat)]
Lin Chong was stunned. He watched as the cat's body gradually changed under the surrounding light and stars.
Its limbs became long and slender, it grew a second tail, a leaf grew on its forehead, and a scarf made of flower petals was wrapped around its neck.
Someone shouted, "It's evolution! Meowth has evolved!"
Immediately afterwards, a flurry of phone clattering filled the room. That glimmer of evolutionary light was so precious that anyone should put down what they were doing and record it.
On the sidelines, Chen Xi held the little black cat, feeling both happy for Lin Chong and slightly regretful.
She wondered if the outcome would have been different if Meowth had evolved during the battle.
Jiang Qianxun and the demon wolf watched this scene together. She nuzzled her companion and said with a smile.
"They're a good team, right? But they're still a little bit behind us~"
The demon wolf raised its head arrogantly, indicating that Qianxun was right, but the look in its eyes towards Miaomiao and Lin Chong had lost some of its contempt.
The white light dissipated.
The newborn kitten was held in Lin Chong's arms. It looked down at its paws, squeezed them uncertainly, and its two long, thin tails swayed behind it.
Lin Chong looked at it and said irritably, "You became the top scholar after the Qing Dynasty fell, you're just being a know-it-all."
Meow ignored him and continued to examine her newly grown tail.
At that moment, the little black cat jumped out of Chen Xi's arms. Looking at the twin tails swaying behind Miaowu, it let out a sour meow.
"It's just two tails, what's so special about that?"
Meow looked down at it from Lin Chong's shoulder and even made a mocking expression, much like a human.
[Do you still dare to fight with your cat brother? I'll beat you to death!]
The little black cat wasn't intimidated at all, baring its teeth and saying, "Who's afraid of you? Let's fight when we get back!"
Amid the commotion of the two cats, Lin Chong turned his back to the arena and walked out of the spectator area.
His college entrance exam journey has come to an end.