Chapter 208: This Damn Pretty Boy

The news of Quanye High School’s explosive performance as they defeated Qishen Academy quickly spread across the internet. Combined with the crushing victory of Red Flag High School over Lanshan High School, this created a massive wave of public opinion on the light-network.

In just one day, two of the five prestigious schools were overturned by schools that had ranked at the bottom last season. No one had anticipated the upset victory over Qishen Academy. After all, they had had an excellent record this season, creating a highlight moment by defeating the league's reigning champion, Duxing High School, in solo mode with a score of 4-1.

Qishen Academy’s strength had not diminished but had instead increased this year, maintaining their absolute competitiveness in the league. Yet, they had suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Quanye High School. They had lost 1-4 in solo mode and 0-3 in team mode. Like Lanshan High School, they had also been crushed by a weaker opponent.

The reason for their crushing defeat was that their star player, the league’s top medic, Du Zitong, had been completely overwhelmed in both solo and team modes by Tsukiha Yaiba, a student from Jiepeng.

The female student from Jiepeng unexpectedly displayed a strength far beyond what she had shown before as she single-handedly crushed Qishen Academy. The results of these two matches caused a huge sensation in Liuhe Base City.

"Hongye High School had always been a challenger to the five prestigious schools, but they fell just short every time as they were unable to break into the top five."

"This season, Hongye High School brought in the super rookie, Little Sword Immortal Gu Haochen, hoping to make further progress and pose the strongest challenge ever to the dominance of the five prestigious schools. However, unexpectedly, the first to break the monopoly were the two schools that ranked at the bottom last season."

"The key to the rise of Quanye High School and Red Flag High School lies in the emergence of their own superstar-level students."

"Li Xiaofei and Tsukiha Yaiba are the rising supernovas of this year."

"Their strength was astonishing. They’ve completely overwhelmed their peers."

"This marks a new era in the education system of Liuhe Base City."

"All of this is thanks to the wise leadership of Mr. Gao Changlin, the head of the Education Department."

The article, published on the official website of the Education Department, sparked widespread discussion.

Setting aside the flattering parts, the article did indeed explain the significance of this round of two upset matches. In short, four words summed it up— The tides have turned. Even the former league champion, Duxing High School, felt the immense pressure.

I will crush Li Xiaofei head-on.

Xiong Zhigang, the captain of Duxing High School and the top-ranked superstar in the league, responded this way on Weibo.

***

After the competition ended, the Red Flag High School bus returned to their school. Before the bank officially closed for the day, Li Xiaofei also donated ten million star coins to the school. Chen Fei and Qin Dewei, along with several other teachers, immediately held a small meeting to discuss how to use the funds.

At the same time, Li Xiaofei received numerous congratulatory LightChat messages on his light core.

Wang Siyu, the Soul of Hongye wrote:

Congratulations on breaking the monopoly of the five prestigious schools. We're counting on you

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Gu Haochen soon messaged:

Idol, your sword energy battle technique is incredible. Can you give me some pointers?

Liu Yao:

Let's get together sometime

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You haven't forgotten about me, have you?

Huang Yueyu messaged:

Li Xiaofei, what's your light core super account number? I'll add you, and we can spar online

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Gao Changlin, the head of the Education Department:

Li Xiaofei, congratulations and keep up the good work

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His agent, Xiao Hongye:

Little brother, congrats! Your value has gone up again. Remember to come for the commercial shoot this weekend.

Li Xiaofei slapped his forehead with a smile.

"Damn."

He had forgotten that he had already sold himself. If he had known that robbing gangs was so profitable, he wouldn’t have needed to sell himself for the advance. The two arranged a time and place.

"I'm treating everyone to celebrate today's big victory. How about we all go out and have a party?" Bai Longfei suggested.

Everyone, including Fang Buyi, instantly turned toward Yan Chiyu. In matters involving team discipline, the captain's word was final.

Yan Chiyu hesitated for a moment before saying, "Alright."

"Yes!" Bai Longfei immediately jumped three feet high, saying, "The captain agreed, so it's settled."

He slapped Li Xiaofei on the shoulder and said, "Little Li, it's settled. You better not spoil the fun."

Li Xiaofei replied, "I'm afraid my big appetite will make you poor."

Just then, his light core suddenly popped up with a call request. Li Xiaofei glanced at it and saw that it was from Tan Qingying. He answered it casually.

"Hey, what are you doing? Come out and have dinner with me." The young lady’s voice rang out.

Li Xiaofei said, "I just made plans with my teammates to celebrate our victory. I can't get away for now."

"Huh? A team gathering? Would it be okay if I joined?" The young lady asked pitifully, "Just say I'm your girlfriend. Shouldn't it be fine to bring a plus one?"

Li Xiaofei glanced at Bai Longfei and was startled when Bai Longfei, along with Fang Buyi and the others, were all staring at him with gossip-filled eyes.

Before Li Xiaofei could say anything, Bai Longfei looked disdainfully at him. "Of course, you can bring a plus one. Is she your girlfriend?"

Li Xiaofei rolled his eyes at him and then spoke into the light core, "Alright, I'll come pick you up then."

"Okay, I'm at City Hall," Tan Qingying responded cheerfully.

After hanging up, Li Xiaofei said, "A friend of mine wants to join us. I'll go pick her up first. Once you guys decide on the restaurant, just send me the location."

Bai Longfei nodded eagerly and said, "It's settled then."

Liu Xiao, Du Heng, and the other substitutes were also included in the invitation. Li Xiaofei hopped onto his motorcycle, which would never get stuck in traffic, and roared off.

"This damn pretty boy," Bai Longfei muttered as he watched the bike's tail lights fade into the distance.

The others all nodded in agreement. Yan Chiyu remained silent.

***

Vroom!

The roar of the motorcycle grew louder as it approached. Tan Qingying stood by the roadside, smiling brightly as she waved enthusiastically.

Screech!

The black warrior-style motorcycle came to a sharp, stylish stop right in front of her with a perfect drift.

"Hop on," Li Xiaofei said, tossing her a helmet.

Tan Qingying was dressed in a sleek, all-black leather outfit that accentuated her slender figure, making her quite a sight to behold. She put on the helmet, jumped onto the bike, and wrapped her arms around Li Xiaofei’s waist without hesitation.

"Let’s go," Li Xiaofei shouted.

The motorcycle shot forward like an arrow released from a bow. The winter sunset stretched their shadow far behind them until it faded into the distance.

At the same time, two figures stood quietly under a distant bus stop sign, watching the scene unfold. The young man stood tall and upright, dressed in a finely tailored, expensive suit. The woman wore a traditional Hanfu and exuded an air of elegance and charm.

"Young Master, it seems the Tan family's heiress has found herself a suitor," the woman said with a mischievous smile. "It looks like your family mission might be a bit tricky this time."

"A fair lady is always sought after by gentlemen." The man replied with a gentle smile. His face was fair, and his features handsome and refined. "For a girl as exceptional as Qingying, it would be strange if she didn’t have several admirers around her."

The woman arched her delicate eyebrows. "Young Master, would you like me to keep an eye on them for you?"

The man nodded slightly. "It would be good to take a look. But remember, no matter what you see, do not reveal yourself or interfere. We’re here in Liuhe Base City as guests of Uncle Tan, and as guests, we must act with decorum and respect without causing trouble."

"Understood, Young Master." The woman replied with a tinkling laugh.

In the next moment, she seemed to melt into the air like ice disappearing into the void. It was invisibility!