Digimon: I reached the top using the Knight item.

However, one thing is clear: this person came here for the purpose of obtaining Digimon data.

Ruki's cold gaze sharpened again, scrutinizing Bai Yu.

"No matter who you are, the fact is that you stole our spoils."

"Since you're a beast tamer, summon your partner Digimon. Let's have a fight. If I win, you return the Lynxmon data you just absorbed to Renamon."

The fox spirit remained silent, its golden eyes fixed sharply on Bai Yu, clearly agreeing with Ruki's suggestion.

Instead of fading from Ruki's straightforward challenge, Shiraha's smile deepened.

This is what he's been waiting for.

Having just acquired the Lynx Watch, I'm itching to test this new power.

Without much thought, Bai Yu nodded and replied, "Okay."

"However..."

He changed the subject, a hint of mockery in his eyes.

"It's not fair that you only benefit from winning, while I get nothing."

"What do you want?" Ruki's tone remained cold, as if she did not believe she would lose.

Bai Yu held up one finger and said slowly, "It's simple. If I win, you'll cover my food and lodging for the next month."

"..."

Both Ruki and the fox spirit beside her were stunned.

They had imagined various conditions that Shiraha might propose, such as asking for cards or making other requests related to Digimon.

But to my utter surprise, he would propose such an absurd condition as providing food and lodging.

Is this guy looking for somewhere to eat or somewhere to sleep?

Ruki looked at Shiraha with the eyes of someone looking at a beggar.

She was half right; Bai Yu was indeed homeless at that moment.

Thanks to that kind dump truck driver, Bai Yu was transported to this world three days ago.

In these three days, besides gaining a basic understanding of this world and activating the system, Bai Yu's biggest gain was obtaining a legal identity and a meager sum of cash in his pocket.

That little bit of money, if he lives frugally, will only be enough for him to last a few more days.

If he can't find a stable source of income, this dignified time traveler will probably have to experience the "miserable life" of being homeless and begging on the streets.

That would be too embarrassing. How could I ever hold my head up in front of my fellow transmigrators again?

How would the elders and folks of Zuxing evaluate him, this "promising" time traveler?

Therefore, when Ruki took the initiative to propose a battle, Shiraha went along with it, thinking of finding himself a long-term meal ticket.

"How about it? This condition isn't too unreasonable, is it?" Bai Yu's smile was completely harmless.

Ruki remained silent for a few seconds, seemingly weighing her options.

She had absolute confidence in herself and in the fox spirit. This mysterious guy in front of her, no matter what trump card he had, could never be a match for the fox spirit.

"Fine, I agree," Ruki said coldly, thus accepting the bet.

"Then it's settled." Bai Yu's smile became even brighter, and he flexed his wrist, making a soft "click" sound.

"However, I must make it clear beforehand that I don't have any Digimon partners. My fighting style may be a little different from what you think."

Bai Yu looked at Liu Ji and the fox spirit with a hint of something inexplicable in his eyes.

"So, keep your eyes wide open, this might be the moment that will refresh your worldview."

As soon as he finished speaking, Bai Yu slowly raised his left hand, and without any warning, a strangely shaped device appeared out of thin air in his palm.

It is the [Time-Space Driver].

“This is…” Ruki’s pupils contracted slightly.

The fox-like beast also let out a low gasp of surprise, its fur radiating alertness.

They could all see clearly that Bai Yu had nothing in her hand just now.

This is definitely not some kind of magic trick.

Bai Yu ignored their surprise, placed the time-space driver on his waist, the belt automatically extended and buckled, and picked up the [Lynx Watch] he had just acquired with his right hand.

The originally blank dial has now been transformed, with a fiery orange-red color interwoven with a deep black-purple. A lifelike lynx is engraved in the center of the dial, with the animal head logo offset.

Bai Yu gently rotated the edge of the Lynx Dial and then pressed the button on the side of the dial.

"Lynx!"

A powerful electronic sound suddenly rang out, sounding exceptionally clear in the silent fog.

Immediately afterward, under the shocked gazes of Ruki and the fox spirit, Shiraha inserted the Lynx Watch into the right slot of the Time-Space Drive at his waist!

"Henshin!"

Bai Yu let out a low shout and suddenly rotated the driver 360 degrees with his right hand!

Om-!

The Time-Space Driver burst forth with dazzling light, and the Lynx Dial released a blazing light intertwined with flames and data streams, like a ferocious fire dragon that instantly encircled Bai Yu's entire body.

Amidst the flames, the phantom of a lynx roared and emerged, exuding unparalleled power.

"Digital Moment - Lynx!"

The driver issued a rousing announcement.

The scorching flames and data streams began to materialize, and pieces of armor quickly covered Bai Yu's body.

The main color scheme is orange-red, accented with deep black-purple and dazzling gold.

The helmet mimics the head features of a lynx, with its fiery ears standing tall, its eyes glowing with orange-red light, and its erect pupils radiating a wild brilliance, as if a real beast has descended.

The arms and legs were covered in lightweight, streamlined armor, with sharp claw blades gleaming at the joints.

A flexible mechanical tail extended from behind him, swaying slightly, carrying an indescribable sense of oppression.

When the last flame went out, the data stream was completely integrated into the body.

Bai Yu's appearance has been completely changed.

Chapter 3: First Battle

The moment the transformation was complete, Bai Yu could clearly feel the surging power within his body.

Each piece of armor seemed to be connected to his flesh and blood, conveying an unprecedented power that almost intoxicated him.

To use that classic old saying, Bai Yu now feels like he could kill a bull with one punch.

With a thought, Bai Yu's personal panel appeared in his consciousness: [Lynx Armor Form: D-level Strength].

No more, no less, exactly equal to the strength of the lynx.

At this moment, the expressions on Ruki's and the fox spirit's faces were truly fascinating.

The fox-like beast's eyes widened, and its fur stood on end, clearly indicating that it had been greatly shocked.

As for Ruki, her eyes, which always held a cool and sharp quality, were now filled with disbelief. Her small mouth was slightly open, as if she wanted to say something, but she couldn't utter a single word. Her delicate face was full of shock.

Just as this guy said before, her worldview was completely refreshed at this moment.

Can someone explain to her why a human can transform into a Digimon?

Moreover, judging from the dazzling light and the lynx phantom that appeared just now, Bai Yu clearly used the power of the lynx.

Could this be... the real reason he stole the lynx data from us?

It must be admitted that Ruki is indeed intelligent and has already guessed the truth.

Bai Yu gently stretched his body, which was covered in orange-red armor, and his joints made a slight grinding sound, full of power. He turned to look at Ruki, who was still in a daze, and said, "I'm all ready here."

These words instantly pulled Ruki back to reality from her shock. She shook her head violently, temporarily banishing the bizarre and chaotic thoughts from her mind.

Regardless of what strange methods this guy used, the most important thing right now is the upcoming battle and the bet that she's somewhat concerned about.

"Demon Fox Beast, prepare for battle!" Ruki's cold voice rang out again, but this time, there seemed to be a hint of seriousness in it.

In fact, there was no need for Ruki to remind him. From the moment Bai Yu completed his transformation, Yaohu Beast had already entered a state of high alert.

The battle is about to begin!

Without the slightest politeness, Bai Yu exerted force with his feet as soon as he finished speaking. His orange-red figure transformed into a blurry afterimage, and his legs, covered in lightweight armor, burst forth with astonishing speed as he charged straight towards the fox beast.

[Ultra-high speed movement]!

The air whistled softly, and in the blink of an eye, Bai Yu had already rushed in front of the fox beast. His right arm, covered with sharp claws, whistled through the air as he slashed fiercely at the fox beast.

【Lynx Flame Claw】!

Although it did not immediately become engulfed in flames, the claw blades, gleaming with a cold light, left no doubt about their sharpness.

The fox-like beast's pupils contracted sharply, displaying its agile reflexes in the face of this incredibly swift attack.

It leaned back to avoid the sharp claw, and at the same time, it used its legs to leap backward, creating a small distance between itself and the attacker.

Undeterred by his missed attack, Bai Yu stomped his left foot heavily on the ground, his body launching another attack like a cannonball. His claws flashed alternately, creating a dazzling display of cold light.

The fox-like beast was agile, constantly dodging the dense claw shadows.

"Ding! Ding! Clang!"

The crisp sounds of collisions rang out from time to time, as the fox-like beast used its claws to block some of the attacks that it could not completely dodge.

Mars splattered everywhere.

Both sides were moving very fast, and all you could see was a patch of orange-red and a splash of gold constantly colliding, separating, and colliding again.

Although this was Bai Yu's first time engaging in such a transformation battle, his understanding and instincts in combat were astonishingly high. He unleashed every ounce of power in the [Lynx Armor Form] to the fullest extent.

For a time, Bai Yu and the demon fox beast were evenly matched.

It's worth noting that just recently, the Lynxmon itself was easily killed by the Renamon.

Now that Bai Yu has transformed using this power, his fighting style has changed, and his high level of combat awareness has allowed him to fight the demon fox beast to a standstill.

This caused Ruki, who was watching from the sidelines, to frown deeply once again.

This guy... his fighting ability is not bad.

However, the fox spirit is not fighting alone.

Seeing that the Fox Beast was unable to defeat White Feather and even showed signs of being suppressed by the opponent's wild offensive, Ruki no longer hesitated. She quickly drew a card from her card holder and swiped it on the [D-Ark Tyrannosaurus Rex].

"Attack Component A!"

A cold, clear voice rang out.

Om-!

An invisible stream of data surged from the D-Ark Digivice and instantly flowed into Renamon's body.

The fox beast felt a powerful force filling its entire body, and its previously rapid breathing became steady, its golden beast eyes shining even brighter.

The demon fox beast let out a low growl, and the power of its claw strikes suddenly increased. With a muffled "thud," a sharp pain shot through Bai Yu's right arm as he blocked the blow. He was forced back several steps by the sudden force before he could barely regain his balance.

"Now! Youko-mon!" Ruki seized the opportunity as Shiraha retreated and decisively gave the order.

"Fox Leaf Wedge!"

Upon hearing the sound, the fox-like beast moved. Now empowered, it unleashed a finishing move with far greater speed and power than before.

Countless sharp leaves, gleaming with a cold light, appeared out of thin air and coalesced in front of it, making a "whoosh" sound as they pierced the air, like a barrage of death, shooting towards Bai Yu who had just regained his footing.

Each leaf contains enough power to cut through gold and shatter stone, and with the addition of the attack components, its power is further enhanced.

Bai Yu knew that the demon fox beast's attack power had increased at this moment, and he did not hesitate at all when facing the powerful [Fox Leaf Wedge].

"Flaming Storm Whip!"

He let out a low shout, and the [Jungle Tail Whip] behind him suddenly lashed out. The end of the mechanical tail instantly spewed out surging flames. As the tail spun at high speed, a scorching fire tornado quickly formed, completely enveloping Bai Yu's figure.

call--!

The raging fire tornado roared like a wild beast, radiating suffocating heat.