CHAPTER 860 KNOW NOTHING ABOUT BEAST CURING
Similar to the beast evaluation competition, the beast curing competition was to see who could best
diagnose the injuries and illnesses of the spirit-manipulated beast and then administer proper
treatment. The five judges would review the diagnoses and the treatment methods adopted by the
competitors before coming to a conclusion about the winner.
This competition also had three rounds, so the clan which won two or more rounds would become the
ultimate winner. To be claimed the champion, a clan would need to defeat all three beast curers from
the other clan.
After the first beast curers of both the clans assumed their positions, two spirit-manipulated beasts,
which looked rather weak, were brought out and placed on the table in front for them to make a
diagnosis.
Wasting no time, Travis and the beast curer from the Qi Clan immediately began checking their
respective beasts.
Amidst this tense atmosphere, the audience couldn't help but notice something strange. Although the
beast curer from the Qi Clan had finished his diagnosis and started administering the corresponding
treatment on his beast, Travis was still taking his time on his diagnosis. He looked rather laid-back as if
he was on vacation and not at a competition.
"What the hell is our brother doing?" Mary asked with a perplexed expression on her face. She knew
Travis's ability well; by right, he should have finished diagnosing the beast long ago. So why was he
standing there doing nothing?
The members of the Cao Clan had also noticed Travis's abnormal behavior and exchanged confused
glances with each other. It almost seemed like he was slacking off on purpose.
On the other side, Alexander, the chief of the Qi Clan, cracked a knowing smile in their waiting area.
"I bet the Cao Clan won't be able to figure out what's going on even if they rack their brains for an
explanation. Who would have imagined that something like this would happen at such a critical
moment?" he sneered.
"Those who do not have justice on their side will get little help. They should blame themselves for going
against the will of the people," Tate added and cast a stern glance at the Cao Clan on the other side.
"The princess has promised us that she will announce our clan as the first clan of the Timber Deity
Empire if we defeat the Cao Clan this time. It's a pity that the princess and the other princes aren't here
to watch the competition in person due to His Majesty's sudden summon. If the princess was here, the
Cao Clan would have to submit to us right here today! Anyway, there is no hope for them to win. We
can wait, and after we're awarded, we're going to root out the Cao Clan. The time will come soon,"
Alexander sneered with a complacent look on his face, as if he had his hand around the neck of the
Cao Clan.
In the waiting area of the Cao Clan, a look of realization appeared on Rocky's face as he watched
Travis's careless behavior. After thinking for a while, he turned to Lucilla and said, "Chief Lucilla, I want
you to do me a favor."
Reluctantly pulling her eyes away from Travis, Lucilla asked, "What is it?"
"Forgive my rudeness, but please send Juey instead of Miss Mary for the next round," Rocky said
seriously with an expectant expression on his face.
Everyone who heard him turned to him in shock.
"What?" Juey shouted, echoing everyone's sentiments out loud.
"Mr. Rookie, may I ask why? Miss Juey isn't proficient at the Beast Curing Skill. Even if we lose the first
round, there are still two more rounds to go. If Yang can wake up in time, we'll still have a chance to
win," Lucas cut in before Lucilla could reply. He thought that Rocky wanted Juey to go up on the stage
because he believed that the Cao Clan was entirely devoid of hope. Juey had become the chief of the
Xiao Clan, and if she showed up there, it might be good for both herself and her clan.
"Mr. Rookie, I agree with Lucas. I'm sorry, but we won't give up until the last moment," Lucilla replied.
She also knew that the Cao Clan had a very slim chance of winning now, but she did not want to give
up so easily.
"But can't you see, Chief Lucilla? Travis has been bought off by the Qi Clan," Rocky said bluntly.
"What? How could it be?" Lucilla shouted, almost collapsing from her chair in shock, but the next
moment, everything seemed to make sense to her.
"Please don't talk about my elder brother in that way, Mr. Rookie. He would never betray us!" Mary
snorted, unable to agree with Rocky's conclusion.
Beside Mary, Juey also shook her head at Rocky.
"How can you be so sure that he has been bought off, Mr. Rookie?" Lucas asked. As a matter of fact,
he had also guessed the same thing, but they had no proof at the moment.
But he had hardly finished his words when the spirit-manipulated beast in front of Travis suddenly
foamed at its mouth. It twitched a few times and then died in despair.
The audience gasped in shock and whispered to each other, pointing at the dramatic turn.
Meanwhile, the members of the Cao Clan all stared at the stage, tongue-tied, as the beast took its last
breath.
"See, do you believe my words now?" Rocky said with a sigh, sweeping his eyes across the members
of the Cao Clan. He was not surprised at all.
"Oh, what did you do, Travis? I can't believe it!" Mary cried, shaking her head in disappointment. Juey
also widened her eyes in shock.
"That bastard! How dare he betray the Cao Clan? I'm going to kill him now!" Queenie roared, clenching
her fist in anger. She would have rushed up and killed Travis right then if there were not so many
people around.
"Everything is clear now. I'm afraid that Yang's heart attack was not an accident either," Rocky added
with narrowed eyes.
Upon hearing this, Lucilla became a little flustered. If Rocky's guess was right, then the Cao Clan was
doomed. They had been pushed into a corner.
"Mr. Rookie, can you tell us why you want Miss Juey to participate in the second round? We'd be glad
to hear it," Lucas suddenly said. Having gone through a lot of ups and downs in his life, he was able to
remain calm and think clearly even in such a desperate situation.
"I have a plan in mind. If you want the Cao Clan to win, just listen to me and send Juey to the stage,"
Rocky said firmly.
"Are you sure about that, Mr. Rookie? I need to remind you that Juey knows nothing about beast
curing! She has never been trained," Mary cut in. Having grown up with Juey, she knew better than
anyone that Juey had no talent in beast curing whatsoever, let alone enough talent to turn the tide and
win the contest for the Cao Clan.
"Don't you want to know why I insisted that Juey be the chief of your clan? You will understand after
she goes onto the stage," Rocky said with a smirk, glancing at Mary. Then, he looked at Lucilla for her
opinion. As long as Lucilla agreed, things would go smoothly.
However, Lucilla still hesitated, unable to make up her mind.
"Right now, we have no other choice but to try Mr. Rookie's idea," Lucas chimed in from behind. Even if
they called other beast curers from their clan now, there was no telling if they would be able to win the
competition. Besides, they didn't have the time. On the other hand, it was clear that Rocky had a plan.
Lucas was inclined to trust him since he had witnessed firsthand how Rocky had won the beast
evaluation contest for them the other day. If there was any chance of them winning, it would be
because of Rocky. They had no choice but to place a bet on him.
Lucilla trusted Lucas, so she was finally swayed by his words. She bit her lip and turned to Juey. "All
right, Miss Juey, get ready for the coming round. You're our only hope, so do your best! Don't let us
down."
Although Lucilla's words were meant to be encouraging, Juey became a little uneasy after hearing
them. She had promised Rocky that she would go all out, but this was the first time she would ever
participate in a contest, so she felt nervous. Besides, she was worried that she wouldn't be able to win.
Seeing the anxious expression on her face, Rocky walked over to her and smiled. He took out the
surgical tools bag that he usually used and handed it to her. "Don't forget your promise to me. Just do
your best. I know you can do it!"
Looking at the ground, Juey took a deep breath. Then, she raised her head and nodded firmly at This content belongs to NĂ´/velDra/ma.Org .
Rocky. Slowly but steadily, she reached out her hands and took the bag from him.