CHAPTER 866 THROWING IN THE TOWEL
However, since Tate performed the Beast-through Radiance Curing Skill, the result of the battle
seemed to have already been fixed. Though it was only a short time since Juey learned surgery from
Rocky, she had performed impressively in the contest. On the other hand, Tate had been trained on the
Beast Curing Skill since childhood. With this, it was understandable that he had the competence and
ability of more than an average beast curer. Needless to say, he was not at the same level as the other
beast curers who participated in the Beast Master Contest, including Juey.
In only half an hour, Tate had managed to beat Juey. Diagnosing and treating with utmost speed, Tate
surely left the audience in awe. What was more amazing about him was that he didn't even use his full
strength! No wonder it was a piece of cake for him to win over Juey.
Meanwhile, as Juey tasted defeat, she could not help but feel a little depressed. As the match ended,
she returned to the waiting area of the Cao Clan with a guilty face.
"Hey, don't worry about it. I saw you there, and I think that you've done a good job." Lucilla walked up
to her and gave her a pat on the arm in an attempt to comfort her.
Hearing this, all the people of the Cao Clan who were there nodded in agreement. They knew if it
weren't for Juey, the whole clan would find it difficult to force Tate to go onto the stage and display his
incredible strength.
At that moment, the Cao Clan had to face a very brutal reality. Although they were still qualified to fight
again, they could not find and send any beast curer that was on par with Tate's abilities. Plus, they
really could not count on Yang any longer. On the other hand, Mary's strength was not as strong as
Juey's; thus the clan could not rely on her, either.
But if the Cao Clan would not be able to send someone to represent them, then that would mean that
they had already given up. In other words, the Qi Clan would claim the victory.
Meanwhile, the entire Cao Clan was in a quandary on how they could save themselves from a brutal
loss.
Lucilla knew how to solve problems well under pressure. But at that moment, she could not seem to
make up her mind. As a result, she asked Lucas for his thoughts about the matter.
"I guess we have no other choice but to send Miss Mary to join the competition. We all know that she is
definitely not a match for her opponent. But even so, we have to do this. We are the Cao Clan, and we
don't just give up," Lucilla suggested. Lucas, however, heaved a sigh, after weighing things out.
"There's no need to send anyone over. That will only be a disgrace to us Cao Clan's obvious defeat!
Preserve what pride you have left and just throw in the towel!" scorned Freddy. Obviously, he thought
that the Cao Clan would surely lose.
Upon hearing Freddy's words, Tod couldn't help but smile deviously, too.
Meanwhile, just when the Cao Clan was busy dealing with their problem, Tate unexpectedly ran away
from the competition area and walked towards the waiting area of the Cao Clan.
"Lucilla, just admit it. You have been defeated! No one in your clan can match my prowess! You should
know by now who my master is. However, I have to give it to you. The Cao Clan is fairly powerful. I This content belongs to NĂ´/velDra/ma.Org .
mean, you even made me participate in this competition personally... " Tate said with dignity upon
entering the waiting area. Initially, he had not planned to expose his true power of Beast Curing Skill
just yet. But because of Juey's unpredictable performance, he had to go straight out and demolish the
Cao Clan himself.
But as a reply, Lucilla raised her head and scowled at Tate. At that moment, she realized what he had
meant in that bamboo grove that day. From the very start, it seemed that the Cao Clan had never been
able to escape from the wretched doings of the Qi Clan.
"If you lose this time, the Cao Clan will completely fall under our control. Soon after, the small clans
affiliated to you will also have no other choice but to join us. By then, the Cao Clan's power will
definitely sink..." Tate concluded with firm resolution.
"That's none of your business. You're not welcome here. Get out of here. Scram!" Lucilla shouted as
she glared at him. There was no denying that Tate did that to distract and shake the Cao Clan's spirit in
the competition.
"Lucilla, for the sake of our previous friendship, admit defeat. As long as you voluntarily admit defeat
and are willing to follow the Qi Clan's lead, I assure you that your clan will not suffer a great fall, at
least. But of course, before I can make that happen, there is another condition—you must be my
woman... " declared Tate as he proposed a very vicious and tricky scheme. As a matter of fact, he had
been obsessed with Lucilla for years. Unfortunately for him, both of their clans hated each other so
much, that Lucilla had a deep-seated loathing for him. Nonetheless, that did not stop him from getting
her. In his mind, he believed that once he got Lucilla's heart, he could also obtain the Cao Clan's
power. By then, the Qi Clan would surely become the most powerful clan in the country.
"No fucking way! How dare you!" Suddenly, Tate heard Lucilla's very angry reply towards his proposal.
"You are nothing but a toad trying to swallow a swan! How dare you desire my sister..." Queenie
sneered.
At that moment, all the other Cao Clan members also expressed their fury over his cocky behavior.
On the other hand, Rocky was the only one who was calm amidst Tate's smug attitude. He gazed at
Lucilla and Tate absentmindedly, as if he was lost in his thought.
"Think about it again! This is the last opportunity for the Cao Clan to keep your dignity!" Tate muttered
spitefully. In fact, he was sure to show the Cao Clan no mercy if Lucilla dared deny his request.
Meanwhile, Lucilla gritted her teeth, for she knew that there was no way that he was just bluffing. The
Qi Clan's primary intention was to replace the Cao Clan and become the most powerful clan in the
Timber Deity Empire. Therefore, to make this happen, the Qi Clan had to suppress the Cao Clan and
hinder its recovery. Moreover, if the Cao Clan lost the Beast Master Contest, then the Qi Clan would
have the opportunity to do everything beyond their imagination to repress the Cao Clan.
"You bastard..." yelled Queenie. At that moment, she was about to burst in anger. She could no longer
contain her rage anymore that she wanted to teach Tate a lesson. But all of a sudden, a figure walked
up to Lucilla and said, "My dear Lucilla, how could you love such a man with this self-esteem? You
shouldn't have such a bad taste."
Seeing this figure gave Tate and the members of the Cao Clan quite a shock. This was because the
person who addressed Lucilla affectionately was no other than Rocky.
Just like everyone else, Lucilla was also caught off guard. However, when she turned to look at Rocky,
she noticed the calmness and confidence flashing in his eyes, which made her feel secured. After
shaking things off, she responded subconsciously, "He always harasses me. I won't accept a man like
him even for free, over my dead body! There is no way he can compete with you..."
"Really? Then this is only happening because of your incomparable beauty and charm, my dear
Lucilla!" As he spoke, he stretched out one hand and wrapped it around Lucilla's waist. Soon after, he
raised her chin ambiguously with his other hand.
"You..." said Lucilla shyly as she blushed. For a moment, she didn't know what to do, nor did she even
resist Rocky's actions toward her. At that moment, she let Rocky take the lead and do whatever he
wanted with her. Lucilla felt that she was in a trance, as if she could not take her eyes off him out of
sheer attraction.