C2 She Beat up the Bully!

The beast egg was only the size of a palm, completely crystal-clear and snow-white, with a layer of red markings on its surface that shimmered faintly. It was obvious at a glance that this was no ordinary item.

All the students participating in the assessment held their breath, their eyes fixed intently on the beast egg in Qiao Gao's hand, burning with desire.

This was a Scorpion Tail Tiger's beast egg. If one could obtain it, it meant their family would possess a powerful, large beast, a treasure of immense value.

The contribution to the family would far surpass the prestige of entering the advanced class at Flowing Cloud Academy. Perhaps, just by acquiring this beast egg, they could earn a significant reward from the family and be recommended for the Elite Class.

Students who entered the Elite Class at Flowing Cloud Academy were rare, even in all of Great Flame City. Their path to mastery would surely rise like the stars!

With this in mind, the students in the mine felt their hearts race, and the greed in their eyes grew more intense...

Shieh Longtai seemed to sense the strange atmosphere in the mine as well. He edged closer to Qiao Gao and whispered, "Qiao Gao, something feels off here."

Qiao Gao cast a cold glance at the crowd. Having merged with the memories of the Myriad Tribulation Pill Monarch, he could easily see through the greed in these youngsters' eyes. He adjusted the warm Scorpion Tail Tiger beast egg in his hand, a teasing smile playing at his lips. Anyone familiar with Qiao Gao would know he was about to set a trap.

At this moment, it's best not to provoke Qiao Gao. Keep your distance as much as possible.

"You all better not make a move. I, Bai Tianyu, found this Scorpion Tail Tiger beast egg first. It belongs to the Bai family."

"Hmph, anyone who dares to act will be offending the Bai family of Great Flame City. Prepare to face our wrath!" Bai Tianyu sneered, his face twisted with menace, openly threatening them.

Great Flame City, where Qiao Gao resides, is on the edge of the Devil Dragon Mining Area. The city hosts hundreds of families, ranging from declining ones like the Qiao family to powerful giants like the Bai family.

Among the three major families in Great Flame City, the Bai family is the strongest, followed by the Shieh family, with the Qiao family being the weakest. The Shieh and Qiao families often band together to resist the Bai family, highlighting the Bai family's formidable power in the city.

Faced with Bai Tianyu's blatant threat, the other students in the mine didn't dare to move. Their hearts trembled, and their expressions grew serious. They were well aware of the Bai family's ruthless ways. If they truly offended the Bai family, their small families couldn't withstand the Bai family's fury.

Shieh Longtai stepped forward, shielding Qiao Gao, and shouted at Bai Tianyu, "What do you mean? Are you really thinking of making a move?"

During the trial period, students aren't allowed to fight each other. Aren't you worried about being punished by the instructors at Flowing Cloud Academy?"

Bai Tianyu smirked silently. The instructors were likely still busy dealing with the rampaging Scorpion Tail Tiger, leaving them no time to oversee the student assessments.

Bai Tianyu was already imagining the accolades he'd receive from his family once he secured the Scorpion Tail Tiger cub.

He stepped closer, exuding arrogance. His imposing stature hinted at a surge of energy, having already unlocked three energy channels. No wonder his presence was so formidable!

In the path of cultivation, the first step is to open energy channels. Every warrior has at least one dormant channel. Once opened, it allows the absorption of energy from the world, strengthening the body. The more channels opened, the more energy absorbed, and the stronger the body becomes.

Bai Tianyu extended his hand, commanding with an undeniable tone, "Hand it over. Give me the beast egg, and I promise you won't suffer as much."

At this moment, Shieh Longtai lowered his voice, advising, "Qiao Gao, just give it to him. Bai Tianyu has unlocked three channels, his strength far surpasses ours. A wise man knows when to retreat. Once the trial is over, report to our family, and the elders will ensure justice is served."

Qiao Gao ignored the warnings and stepped forward, drawing on the memories of the Myriad Tribulation Pill Monarch. He attempted a secret technique, channeling the faint energy within him. Unfortunately, Qiao Gao's natural talent was quite lacking, as he managed to open only one energy channel.

"Qiao Gao, come back... Don't do anything foolish!" Shieh Longtai pulled Qiao Gao back, trying to stop him.

"What? You want to fight?" Bai Tianyu sneered, his disdain evident, as the energy around him grew even stronger.

Qiao Gao whispered with a hint of mockery in his smile, "The time is just about right!"

"If you kneel now, I might still give you a chance to live!" Qiao Gao suddenly said coldly.

Everyone was stunned. The dim cave felt even more silent. Bai Tianyu was taken aback, initially confused, then a surge of anger erupted like a volcano.

Even Shieh Longtai was utterly shocked. Offering Bai Tianyu a chance to live? Oh no, did Qiao Gao lose his mind?

Shieh Longtai quickly pulled Qiao Gao aside, urging him, "Are you crazy? He's opened three energy channels; he could break your leg with one punch! Now's not the time to show off. Sometimes you have to swallow your pride for the greater good. The most important thing right now is passing the entrance trial for Flowing Cloud Academy."

"Are you going to kneel or not?" Qiao Gao ignored Shieh Longtai, shouting with a newfound intensity and presence. His icy, piercing gaze was as fierce as a Scorpion Tail Tiger!

Bai Tianyu locked eyes with Qiao Gao, feeling as if he were being stared down by the ferocious beast. Damn it, this was the second time he felt this way, thinking it was just his imagination earlier.

However, with the powerful energy surging within him, Bai Tianyu felt confident and made his move!

With a cruel smile, he channeled his energy into his fists, becoming a blur as he lunged at Qiao Gao. The onlookers couldn't bear to see what would happen to Qiao Gao...

"Smack!"

Bai Tianyu staggered back a few steps, a stinging handprint marking his face. "How is this possible?" he muttered, clutching his right cheek, stunned that Qiao Gao had managed to strike him.

The students watching from the mining area were equally shocked. Qiao Gao had barely opened one energy channel, so how could he have hit Bai Tianyu, who had opened three?

Could it have been a fluke? Yes, it must have been a fluke!

"You’re asking for it!" Bai Tianyu shouted angrily, launching himself at Qiao Gao again.

Qiao Gao's voice was cold as he retorted, "I think you're the one asking for it."

Smack! Smack! Smack! Smack!

Qiao Gao struck Bai Tianyu repeatedly, leaving him sprawled on the ground, his face swollen like a pig's head, with a few teeth knocked out.

Bai Tianyu was both shocked and furious. He felt his energy was abundant, yet he couldn't harness it. The most infuriating part was that Qiao Gao seemed to see through his martial arts techniques, easily landing blows on him.

What Bai Tianyu didn't know was that Qiao Gao was no longer the person everyone could bully. He possessed the memories of the Myriad Tribulation Pill Monarch, with combat experience far beyond what someone like Bai Tianyu, who had only unlocked three energy channels, could match. Unraveling such basic martial arts was a breeze for him.

"You think the beast egg isn't poisonous? It just takes a bit longer to act," Qiao Gao remarked with a knowing glance at Bai Tianyu, a cold smile on his lips.

"What! I've been poisoned by the Scorpion Tail Tiger?" Bai Tianyu was terrified, feeling a chill run through him. His head was spinning, growing heavier by the moment, and his energy was already dissipating.

"I'm doomed. The venom is about to reach my energy channels," Bai Tianyu thought, his face pale. He hurriedly pulled out a bottle from his pocket, poured out a mid-level detoxification pill, and swallowed it.

Qiao Gao watched everything unfold with indifference and said, "If you had taken the detoxification pill from the start, you might have suppressed the venom until you got back to the academy. But since you just exerted all your energy, the venom has already penetrated your channels. Your time is running out."

Upon hearing the words, Bai Tianyu's face turned ashen, as if he had fallen into an icy abyss. He felt his strength waning, his eyelids growing heavier, as if they might close at any moment.

"If you kneel now, I might still give you a chance to live," suddenly, Qiao Gao's voice thundered in Bai Tianyu's ears, barely clinging to life.

Bai Tianyu bit his tongue hard, jolting himself awake. He looked up at Qiao Gao, who stood there with an air of confidence, like a drowning man clutching at a lifeline.

"Yes, Qiao Gao was also poisoned by the Scorpion Tail Tiger, and he survived! He must have a way to detoxify!" With a thud, Bai Tianyu knelt before Qiao Gao.

In a life-or-death moment, Bai Tianyu couldn't care less about dignity; survival was all that mattered.

Thud!

"Qiao Gao, we're classmates. Please, help me," Bai Tianyu pleaded desperately, kneeling and begging for Qiao Gao's aid.

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