What's Wrong with Plants? Huahuo Is Very Angry

What's wrong with the Plant Spirit Pet!

What's wrong with the Plant Spirit Pet!

Huohuo seemed to detect the contempt in Song Shao's words and immediately waved its vines angrily in Song Shao's direction.

At the same time, it tightened its grip on Zhou Lu's vines, expressing its displeasure with Song Shao.

If only Huohuo had vocal cords, it would have already roared at Song Shao a couple of times.

But after reprimanding his own team members, Song Shao acted as if he didn't care at all, completely bypassing Zhou Lu and walking towards Xu Wuhu.

His reason for reprimanding his team members was not to put on an act or to put Zhou Lu in his place; he genuinely believed it.

Plant Spirit Pets, at least those of the first or second tier, didn't even have the right to stand before him.

Furthermore, he was too lazy to genuinely stand up for two useless subordinates, as that would only make him seem cheap.

Using this as a pretext to post and instigate conflict was merely a ploy to deliberately stir up trouble and draw the School Team from Xin'an into a Beast Taming competition.

Song Shao intended to use this competition to establish his authority and solidify his leadership position among the current batch of School Team members.

Lobbying?

The concept of lobbying didn't exist in his eyes; it was always others who fawned over him.

"Although these two guys can't even defeat a Plant Spirit Pet..."

"No, Captain! That guy was dishonorable! Those Muscle Mushrooms..."

"Shut up!" Song Shao shot a cold glance at the tall, thin man, his voice filled with anger.

The tall, thin man trembled slightly and immediately retreated.

Song Shao's expression then softened as he looked at Xu Wuhu, "But they are students of our Linzhou Beast Taming Academy after all. They were bullied like this, and I can't just stand by and do nothing."

What he said was the cause of this Beast Taming competition, but it wasn't directed at Xu Wuhu. Instead, it was for the school newspaper reporters in the crowd.

Everything needs a reason; this is righteousness. As long as one wields the banner of students being unreasonably bullied, their challenge will be justified.

Song Shao's disregard made Huohuo even more furious.

Sensing Huohuo's emotions, Zhou Lu sighed softly.

He hadn't intended to get involved in this matter. While he didn't aim to become invincible by hiding, he wasn't someone who liked to be in the public eye.

But given Huohuo's current emotional state, he had to find a way to alleviate it.

Spirit Pets are like children.

You must let them know that all their efforts are rewarded, so they can train better in the future.

Relying solely on the bond between master and servant is like expecting a child to study hard and achieve good grades solely based on parental affection – it's effective but not sustainable.

Huohuo's intense anger stemmed from Song Shao's contempt and disregard, making it feel as though its efforts over the past few days were in vain.

No matter how hard it tried, Plant Spirit Pets were always seen as synonymous with weakness in the eyes of others.

Huohuo was already very unhappy, but it hadn't acted out because it didn't want to cause trouble for its master.

However, Zhou Lu knew very well that if he didn't stand up for Huohuo this time and prove its strength, the little grass's motivation would be severely impacted.

It wouldn't know what it was striving to become stronger for.

Its future training would also be affected by its mindset.

This was similar to when Yu Fei, during the initial combat assessment, had his Gale Wolf continue fighting after apologizing, even though Zhou Lu had already met the requirements to pass.

Spirit Pets and masters, they achieve each other.

Neither is a tool for the other, but rather partners who live and fight together.

Zhou Lu raised his hand and tapped the shell on Huohuo's head, softly saying, "Prepare for battle."

Huohuo instantly understood its master's intention, its emotions filled with ecstasy.

After calming Huohuo with a single sentence, Zhou Lu's gaze fell upon Song Shao.

Everything in the world requires a sense of righteousness.

If Song Shao had directly mocked him, it would have been easy; he could have challenged Song Shao on the grounds of damaged reputation.

But now, Song Shao had completely bypassed him and started talking to Xu Wuhu. Challenging him now would make it seem as though he was reacting defensively to being stepped on.

Disregard was the greatest form of contempt.

While the arrogant scions of noble families who openly mocked were detestable, true contempt was to be ignored throughout one's life, as if one didn't exist in the world, but were merely a lowly animal.

Feeling Huohuo's surging fighting spirit, Zhou Lu knew in his heart that this battle had to happen.

Since you won't give me righteousness, I'll create it myself.

His gaze fell upon the tall, thin man who was covering his face, looking dejected.

After years of online arguments in his past life, he gradually understood a principle.

If you want to stand on the moral high ground and point fingers, then all your statements must align with political correctness!

My friend, I'll borrow your future for a moment.

"Classmate Song Shao," Zhou Lu said slowly, having figured everything out.

His words directly interrupted Xu Wuhu, but Xu Wuhu wasn't angry and looked at Zhou Lu curiously.

Zhou Lu looked at Song Shao and said righteously, "Classmate Song Shao, campus bullying is not to be encouraged."

"???"

Zhou Lu's words completely confused Song Shao.

Was this guy crazy? He hadn't even sought out trouble with Zhou Lu, yet Zhou Lu was jumping out to accuse him of campus bullying?

The guy Song Shao had slapped didn't even have a problem with it, but Zhou Lu did?

Song Shao's expression immediately turned unfriendly.

Zhou Lu, however, acted as if he were filled with righteous indignation. Pointing at the tall, thin man whose face still bore the slap mark, he said to Song Shao, "I believe you should apologize to this classmate."

"Holy crap! Don't just spout nonsense!" The tall, thin man, seeing Song Shao's greatly changed expression, was almost in tears.

If he offended this young master, how would he ever get by at the Beast Taming Academy in the future!

Didn't I just attack you when we were in the Secret Realm? I already got beaten up by you, and you still want revenge!

"Where is the bullying! Who is bullying!" the tall, thin man shouted loudly, gesticulating wildly at the surrounding students as he spoke, "Captain Song Shao isn't bullying me at all! Not at all!"

Wait a minute…

You're shouting so loudly with a fresh slap mark from Song Shao on your face – are you explaining or being sarcastic?

Sensing the strange looks from the people around him, Song Shao trembled with anger.

"You!"

As soon as he spoke, Zhou Lu preempted him, shouting, "Classmate! You don't need to cover for this bully! With me here today, I absolutely won't let him continue to bully you!"

Hearing Zhou Lu's words, the tall, thin man completely broke down.

Don't do this to me, brother!

You're pushing me into a fiery pit!

You're speaking so righteously today, but you're not even from Linzhou Beast Taming Academy!

You might be standing up for me today, but Song Shao will kill me tomorrow!

Zhou Lu didn't care what the tall, thin man was thinking.

In any case, anyone who acted so arrogantly in the Secret Realm couldn't be a good person.

Zhou Lu felt no psychological burden about profiting from this guy's misfortune.

Zhou Lu struck the most standard fighting pose towards Song Shao: "I will not stand idly by when such evil occurs on campus! Let's fight, Song Shao."

"Good! Good! Good!" Song Shao laughed in anger. "You've got guts! To dare challenge me with a Plant Spirit Pet, and a first-tier one at that! I'll see if you have the ability."