Chapter 19: Wind Ribbon

At the beginning of the extreme training, Aixi received a certain amount of attention, but everyone was busy, so they usually just took a glance and paid no more mind.

As time passed, the attention Aixi received increased rapidly, because every five minutes, it would sprint at full speed regardless of its stamina; most surprisingly, its stamina seemed to have no end, which also made it the most brilliant sight on the Training Ground.

In the same amount of time, Aixi completed several times the exercise volume of ordinary Demon Pets; such high-intensity training was undoubtedly very efficient.

In other words, under the same circumstances, the improvement effect of the training on it was also several times that of ordinary Demon Pets.

Watching Aixi's tireless, crazy sprinting and its improvement at a speed visible to the naked eye, Li Jianren naturally had ideas in his heart.

Thus, he began to pay attention and quickly found the reason.

In this world, there are many items that restore stamina, the most common being stamina potions, which can quickly restore a Spirit Beast's stamina.

But even for stamina potions, the cost is not cheap; novice Monster Tamers like them have limited financial resources, so it is naturally impossible to use stamina potions to restore the consumption caused by Demon Pet training, and they would only let the Demon Pets rest to recover.

But in this way, there is a huge gap in training quality; Aixi can restore its stamina every five minutes and continue its extreme training, progressing at a speed almost visible to the naked eye. As for their Demon Pets, after their stamina nears its limit, each time they have to spend a large amount of time, and that is how the gap is created.

Li Zhangsheng was not surprised by Li Jianren's uninvited arrival; when a tree stands out in a forest, the wind will surely destroy it—he had been mentally prepared from the very beginning.

"What I feed it has nothing to do with you, does it?"

While speaking, Li Zhangsheng did not even look up, continuing to quietly 'serve' Aixi.

"Of course it has to do with me, because it will soon be mine!"

Being ignored by Li Zhangsheng naturally made Li Jianren's heart flare with anger, but he still suppressed his rage and forced himself to calm down.

Whether intentional or not, Li Jianren spoke in a loud voice, and since everyone present was a Monster Tamer with keen senses, it naturally attracted their gazes.

Seeing that Li Jianren seemed to want to teach Li Zhangsheng a lesson, they all revealed expressions of watching a good show, and some who loved to watch the excitement even gathered around.

Most Monster Tamers are quite bellicose!

At this moment, seemingly dissatisfied with Li Jianren's clamor, or perhaps because Li Jianren was eyeing the Healing Spring, Aixi suddenly raised its head, baring its sharp fangs and snarling at Li Jianren; its limbs bent, making a move as if to pounce at any moment.

Someone wanting to snatch food from a tiger's mouth was naturally viewed with hostility by Aixi.

Intimidated by Aixi, Li Jianren subconsciously took a step back; upon realizing his own action, his face turned from green to red, feeling he had lost face.

"It's fine, he can't snatch it away!" Li Zhangsheng patted Aixi's head; from beginning to end, his expression did not change.

To avoid internal friction and cause irreparable losses, the clan established corresponding clan rules, strictly forbidding clan members from private fighting, otherwise they would all be severely punished.

This clan rule was kept in mind by every clan member, because every clansman who violated the clan rules had received severe punishment; the previous generation's Clan Leader had stepped down exactly because of this.

However, although private fighting is strictly forbidden, in order to improve the competitiveness of the clansmen and to resolve grudges, they can apply to the clan for a public duel.

"Li Zhangsheng, are you willing to accept my challenge? If I win, you give me that clay pot!"

Li Jianren suppressed his anger; he naturally would not violate the clan rules and could only publicly issue a challenge to Li Zhangsheng.

Li Jianren challenging Li Zhangsheng naturally made the clansmen who loved to watch the excitement feel very thrilled, and they one after another urged Li Zhangsheng to accept the challenge.

In this world, humans are keen on duels between Demon Pets and have held various activities and competitions based on this.

For Monster Tamers, duels between Demon Pets are a very normal thing.

According to the clan rules, the challenged party has the right to refuse, but in this environment where the weak are prey to the strong, if one refuses a challenge, they are bound to be looked down upon by others, and their reputation might be ruined.

Of course, this is under the condition that the strength of both sides is not much different; if the strength of the two sides is vastly different, even a refusal would not affect one's reputation.

"What if you lose?"

Li Zhangsheng did not fear Li Jianren's challenge and naturally had no intention of avoiding it; besides, he also wanted to test the results of Aixi's training. However, he was not one to suffer a loss and immediately responded.

According to the clan rules, both sides can engage in a wagered duel, but the value of the items wagered cannot be too different, nor can they be too precious.

"How about this?" Li Jianren appeared very confident and took out a light cyan ribbon from his bosom.

"This is... a Wind Ribbon!" Soon, a knowledgeable clansman recognized its function.

Due to the influence of the World Rule, after being contracted by a Monster Tamer, a Demon Pet will automatically give birth to a strange space; because this space can only store Treasures and cannot place other items, it is also called a Spirit Pet Space.

Without special opportunity, a Demon Pet has and can only have one Spirit Pet Space.

Treasures are forged from special materials and can improve a Demon Pet's combat power to a certain extent; they have diverse functions—there are Treasures that increase combat power, auxiliary Treasures, and even Treasures with special abilities.

According to the amplification and efficacy of the Treasures, there are Low, Intermediate, High, and Top grades; the higher the grade of the Treasure, the more obvious the effect, and at the same time, the more precious it is.

Among them, the Wind Ribbon can increase the power of Wind Element skills and belongs to a Low-grade Wind Attribute Treasure; as long as the Demon Pet puts the Wind Ribbon into its Spirit Pet Space, it can increase the power of Wind Attribute skills.

Generally speaking, a Low-grade Treasure can increase the power of Wind Element skills by ten percent.

For a Demon Pet, a suitable Treasure can allow them to exert stronger combat power, especially since this Wind Ribbon was very compatible with Aixi's attribute, which naturally suited Li Zhangsheng's taste.

In terms of value, this Wind Ribbon even exceeded this jar of Healing Spring.

No, it should be said half a jar, as Aixi had already drunk quite a bit.

"Li Zhangsheng, are you willing to accept my challenge?"

Li Jianren appeared very confident.

"Fine, I accept your challenge!"

Without surprise, Li Zhangsheng chose to accept the battle.

"Very good, you're a real man, you've got guts!"

After Li Zhangsheng agreed, Li Jianren revealed a look of having everything under control.

Li Jianren is not a fool; before coming to pick a fight, he had carefully observed Aixi's speed, and judging from the speed, it seemed inferior to his Flame Wolf.

Seeing one spot and knowing the whole leopard, as a Wind Attribute Spirit Beast, the biggest advantage of a Striped White-Forehead Tiger is speed; if even its speed cannot compare to his Flame Wolf, its strength can be imagined.

Unfortunately, Li Jianren's observation was not meticulous enough and he did not notice the refined iron shackles on Aixi's feet, naturally underestimating its speed.

At this time, the Flame Wolf stared tightly at Aixi, revealing an eager look, but unfortunately, Aixi was still lowering its head to drink water, never intending to pay any attention to the Flame Wolf.

Soon, the news of Li Jianren challenging Li Zhangsheng spread, and as time passed, more and more clansmen began to spontaneously gather.

(End of chapter)