LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 30: Chapter 30
Chapter 30: Primary Savage Combat Body
Yu Xiaogang's eyes burned with rage as he roared at Zhao Ling.
"You! How dare you curse me so viciously? You—just wait! I, Yu Xiaogang, swear that if I don't avenge this humiliation, I'm not a human being!"
Zhao Ling, unfazed, raised his right hand casually and pretended to slap himself.
Yu Xiaogang recoiled, shivering uncontrollably. "You—don't mess around! Put your hand down!" he shouted in panic. "I—I'm not scared of you!"
It was obvious that Yu Xiaogang was terrified. The idea of Zhao Ling's slap transferring its full damage to him again was enough to make his knees weak. He didn't dare to take that gamble.
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Bibi Dong, observing the scene, was stunned by Zhao Ling's audacity. She hadn't expected him to so readily take responsibility for beating Yu Xiaogang yesterday.
Even if he's a Titled Douluo, this is irrational behavior.
Yu Xiaogang might be weak and disliked, but he was still the second son of Yu Yuanzhen, patriarch of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family. His family background alone made him untouchable to most.
The Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family wasn't just any clan—it was one of the top three sects alongside the Haotian Sect and the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect. Offending them could mean offending all three sects, whose combined influence rivaled even the Spirit Hall's.
While Bibi Dong knew the Spirit Hall had nothing to fear from the Upper Three Sects, Zhao Ling was different. He was an independent figure, unaffiliated with any major faction. Even as a Titled Douluo, he was far from invincible against the combined might of those sects.
Despite this, he had fearlessly shielded her from potential backlash. For a moment, Bibi Dong felt a flicker of gratitude.
However, she didn't want Zhao Ling to face such risks because of her. Without hesitation, she took a wooden staff from a nearby guard, ignoring his startled protest. With a quick glance, she signaled to the Spirit Hall staff to keep the guards in check.
The Spirit Hall members quickly understood and stood in front of the guards, their menacing stares daring anyone to interfere. The guards, intimidated, backed off without a word.
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Bibi Dong strode toward Yu Xiaogang, who was still desperately pleading with Zhao Ling. Without warning, she jumped and brought the staff down hard on his head.
A loud crack echoed through the air.
Yu Xiaogang's vision blurred as pain exploded in his skull. His legs gave out, and he collapsed to the ground, unconscious.
In the brief moment before darkness claimed him, one thought flashed through his mind: 'Who hit me this time? Damn it…'
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Zhao Ling, stunned by Bibi Dong's decisive action, opened his diary panel to vent his thoughts.
[This is the second time Bibi Dong has hit Yu Xiaogang.]
[I have to admit, ever since I crossed into this world, the butterfly effect has completely changed her fate. To think that Bibi Dong, who once deeply loved Yu Xiaogang, is now hitting him without mercy.]
[Poor guy. Even I feel a bit sorry for him.]
[Not only is he shunned by his family, but even Bibi Dong, his greatest admirer in the original story, now seems to loathe him. Honestly, I wonder if this shift is because of all the wrongs he committed in the original timeline.]
[Wait… this raises another question: What about his cousin Liu Erlong? Has the butterfly effect changed her feelings for him too?]
[No way, right? Yu Xiaogang can't be that unlucky. If both women who loved him end up hating him, wouldn't that be enough to make him vomit blood?]
[Then again… Liu Erlong did have a peculiar preference for 'broken shoes,' so maybe not.]
[In the original novel, didn't she get together with Yu Xiaogang not long after he broke up with Bibi Dong? If it weren't for Yu Luomian stepping in, they might've even married. Good thing that didn't happen. If blood cousins had children, it could've led to genetic disorders or deformities. That would've been tragic.]
[But why do I feel like laughing at this mess?]
[Have I become so indifferent? In my previous life, I was the type to help old ladies cross the street and stand up for justice. When did I get so cynical? Sinful, truly sinful…]
Feeling slightly guilty, Zhao Ling clicked "upload."
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The system rewarded him instantly:
[Diary uploaded successfully. Evaluation level: A+. Reward: Primary Savage Combat Body.]
Zhao Ling barely had time to process the message before he felt an incredible surge of energy coursing through his body. His physique rapidly strengthened, far beyond the 10% or 20% boosts he'd received previously.
With the Primary Savage Combat Body, his physical strength and durability tripled. His agility and reflexes improved significantly as well.
Zhao Ling clenched his fists, marveling at the explosive power within him.
'Even without soul power or martial skills, I could probably fight on par with a Soul Douluo just using raw strength. Could this be what Tang Hao felt when he beat Zhao Wuji with pure physical might?'
He paused, chuckling to himself. 'Actually, I'm in peak condition. Tang Hao was injured when he fought Zhao Wuji. If I can't outperform him now, I might as well find some tofu and end it.'
His thoughts shifted to Ah Yin. He glanced at the gentle, beautiful woman beside him and felt a wave of smug satisfaction. It's good to be the one who gets the moon first by being near the water…
Ah Yin, noticing his gaze, tilted her head in confusion. "What are you looking at? Why do you have that weird grin?"
Zhao Ling snapped out of his thoughts, coughing lightly to mask his embarrassment. "Oh, nothing. Just appreciating how lucky I am."
Ah Yin raised an eyebrow but said nothing, choosing instead to tug on his sleeve. "Let's go. Didn't you say we'd get food and clothes? Don't keep me waiting."
As Zhao Ling followed her, his heart swelled with pride. Life couldn't get better than this.
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