Chapter 447: Chapter 446 Cannon Claw Shrimp Soldier

“What’s the situation now?”

Because the match hadn’t started yet, the big screen in the stadium wasn’t on, so those sitting at the very top of the stands had no idea what was happening.

Seeing that the audience in the front rows had gradually quieted down, they also chose to follow suit, and the previously noisy stadium suddenly fell silent.

“Not sure, it seems that the Dragon-type Combat Training Master has arrived.”

“If he’s here, we should be even more enthusiastic about cheering for the second team!”

“Listen, someone is saying ‘so handsome’.”

“Quick, the second team is coming out.”

“I’ve seen these guys before, they’re not ugly, but I wouldn’t say they’re handsome either.”

On the field, Shao Zifeng calmly watched the few people walking towards him.

Having gotten used to the isolated life in the Antarctic, suddenly appearing in front of so many people felt somewhat awkward to him.

Although the current situation was different from the private match they had agreed on, Shao Zifeng didn’t mind. Such an environment would allow him to quickly adapt to the competition atmosphere, knowing that the scale of the national competition was much larger.

“Are you Shao Zifeng?”

The captain of Bin City University’s second team sized up Shao Zifeng, his smile effectively masking the disdain in his heart. He extended a hand, “Bin City University’s second team captain, Lu Xin’an.”

“These are our second team’s members, Zhong Tian, Li XX…”

Shao Zifeng’s face bore an appropriately measured smile, nodding to each person as an acknowledgment, but in fact, he hadn’t listened to any of their names.

After all, they were destined not to cross paths again–remembering these unnecessary names was simply a waste of memory.

Once Lu Xin’an finished the introductions, Shao Zifeng said, “Su City University’s Shao Zifeng. Can I ask when the match will start?”

So anxious to be beaten?

Several members of Bin City University’s second team curled their lips, but in the end, it was Lu Xin’an who answered this question.

“Captain Shao, please wait a bit longer, the referees and teachers will be here soon.” Lu Xin’an gave his teammates a signal with his eyes, then with a hypocritical smile said to Shao Zifeng, “We need to have a brief meeting; we’ll trouble you to wait here for a while.”

After that, the group turned around and headed towards the prep area, no longer paying any attention to Shao Zifeng; timed boos came from the stands.

They’re trying to psych me out.

And to be honest, the cooperation from the stands was pretty good; it definitely wasn’t their first time playing this game.

Faced with the boos, Shao Zifeng stood where he was, seemingly unaffected.

At that moment, the live broadcast’s screen was constantly refreshing with barrage comments.

“Hahaha, the second team is so dirty, trying to mess with the opponent’s mental state before the match even starts.”

“Ah, this… this is our home ground, isn’t it lacking in sportsmanship to play these tricks?”

“What do you know, as long as we win, who cares about sportsmanship.”

“Hehe, I really want to see this guy’s face right now; it must be priceless.”

“Maybe he’s about to cry.”

“Poor thing, he’s in a strange place with no one cheering him on.”

“Hahahaha.”

Swoosh!

Back in Dragon City County, Qiqi lay on the sofa watching the live stream with a cold little face.

Several sharp claws extended from her fluffy cat fists.

Deep blue eyes reflected the barrage of comments, and Qiqi was so angry her chest was about to explode.

Her sharp little claws scratched the sofa, producing a grating noise, and the big orange cat on the other end got scared, turned around, and covered its head.

“Zifeng is not someone you can bully!”

After venting, Qiqi quickly calmed down.

She took a few screenshots in the live stream, then opened up the ‘Burning Wings’ page and Yundu City’s local forums.

Her little paws swiftly moved over the phone screen.

Finally, she attached the link to the live stream.

Click to send!

It didn’t take long for the two posts to spread like a virus across Yundu City’s internet.

Students from various institutions in the Yundu Region, equally bored, suddenly became like foxes that had caught the scent of blood.

…

“Cannon Clamp Shrimp Soldier, try the High Temperature Cannon once more!”

“Gulp!”

On the Su City University field, a blue lobster over half a meter tall raised its huge claw at the target in front of it.

The sharp teeth of the claw saw, gripping ice, quickly melted into steam. This steam did not overflow, but was instead continuously compressed under the containment of a strange force.

As the gas compressed to its limit, the blue lobster’s huge claw turned redder and began to tremble.

“Release!”

Upon hearing the command, the blue lobster quickly opened its claw.

Bang!

Suddenly the concentrated energy within the claw burst out, and the high-temperature steam instantly enshrouded the lobster.

“Gulp–”

“Cannon Clamp Shrimp Soldier!”

Hearing the scream from within the mist, Li Yiming’s heart raced and he was about to rush in.

Snap!

A fair and delicate hand landed on his shoulder.

Li Yiming turned anxiously, his handsome face marked with a trace of tension, “Yiren, it will get hurt if this continues.”

Li Yiren said nothing, gazing intently into Li Yiming’s eyes before slowly retracting her hand.

Li Yiming nodded gratefully and stood up to run towards the mist.

But after only a few steps, Li Yiren’s voice rang out behind him.

“If you keep this up, the gap between you and him will only grow wider and the Cannon Clamp Shrimp Soldier will never learn the High Temperature Cannon.”

Snap!

Just as he was about to dash into the mist, Li Yiming’s feet came to an abrupt halt.

He stood there with his head bowed, fists clenched, powerless to take the step that was within an arm’s reach.

“Gulp.”

Seeing its master not coming to the rescue, the Cannon Clamp Shrimp Soldier’s cries softened. It dragged its body out of the mist. Its usually ice-blue shell had turned pale red from the hot steam. It thought it had made its master angry and cautiously touched Li Yiming’s pant leg with its claw.

Looking at those frantic little eyes, Li Yiming squatted down and stroked the rough shell of the Cannon Clamp Shrimp Soldier, a smile forming on his lips, “You did well, make sure to try hard next time too.”

“Gulp~”

The Cannon Clamp Shrimp Soldier affectionately rubbed Li Yiming’s hand.

“Yiren, let’s battle!” Li Yiming suddenly spoke after standing up, “You’re right, combat is indeed the fastest way to hone skills, I…”

Li Yiren looked surprised at Li Yiming’s back, a smile forming on her pretty face, and in a slightly playful tone she said, “You might not be able to beat me, though.”

“Don’t underestimate me!” Li Yiming, lowering his head, “Cannon Clamp Shrimp Soldier, do we have confidence?”

“Gulp!”

The blue lobster lifted its claw, almost two-thirds the size of its body, responding to its owner.

Drip.

At that moment, Li Yiren’s phone chimed with a notification.

She took out her phone and looked at the message, then shook her head at Li Yiming, “But before that, let’s watch your team captain’s battle.”

“The captain… Brother Shao is back?”

Upon hearing this, Li Yiming’s face lit up with joy, and he snatched Li Yiren’s phone.

“These people are just too much!”

As he looked through the information in the photos, Li Yiming grew more and more furious, hastily sharing the link to the group.

In some hospital’s orthopedics ward,

A man gazed absentmindedly at the little flower on the windowsill, his leg sheathed in a thick cast and suspended high.

This was the third time in half a year that his leg had been broken.

The phone chimed, and Bald Qiang moved his finger but then put it down, a peaceful smile on his lips.

He had an epiphany!

Life in this world is like being amidst thorns. If the heart does not stir, the person does not act rashly; without motion, there is no injury. But if the heart stirs, then the person acts rashly, harming the body and causing pain to the bones, thus experiencing the various pains of life.

Great sorrow without tears, great laughter without words, great pain without sound.

This is all there is to life!

(PS: It’s the end of the month, so I’m asking for a vote, although I don’t know what use begging for votes like this has. But without asking, it feels like something is missing. I hope that before I finish writing this book, I can have an epiphany too that nothing in the world is worth it.)