I also don't enjoy fighting the Whispering Pandaren Spirit. I would like to replace the Anubisath Idol so if anyone is out there using a different strategy let me know. Try the Celestial Dragon (2,1,2) instead of the Anubisath Idol. It does quite well and can often take care of the first 2 opponent...

Aki the Chosen Fight - 10 rounds Zandalari Footslasher - Leap - Bite - Leap - may kill the opponent - needs to be Leap so you get first shot at Stormlash - Leap - if Chirrup is still up - needs to be Leap so you get first shot at Stormlash - Exposed Wounds - gets first shot at Stormlash, dies to Cal...