Chapter 51: Chance Encounter with Lin Qingyu! This Girl Has Gone Obsessed!
Unlike his previous life, the surface area of Blue Star was ten times larger!
Yanlong Country's territory was also extraordinarily vast.
The distance from Chengdu in the southwest to the Capital in the north was ridiculously huge—a full twenty thousand kilometers!
In his previous life, a journey of twenty thousand kilometers...
Even taking the fastest high-speed rail would take three days and three nights.
But here, it took a mere three hours.
The reason was simple.
Yanlong Country's high-speed rail was no longer a purely mechanical creation.
It combined state-of-the-art mechanical engineering with magic rune technology, making it a true mana-powered bullet train!
The body was forged from enchanted alloy.
Arrays for acceleration and drag reduction were engraved on the tracks, while high-purity mana crystals powered its drive core.
It moved so fast it was like silver lightning tearing across the earth!
Of course, airplanes were even faster.
But why did so few people choose them?
Because the sky was not peaceful.
Flying magical beasts infested the clouds—Storm Eagles, Two-Headed Thunder Vultures...
To ensure passenger safety, all civil airliners were modified from military fighters.
Moreover, every flight required at least a second-transition powerhouse to escort it the entire way!
Naturally, this made plane tickets ridiculously expensive.
A single ticket from Chengdu to the Capital started at one hundred thousand yanlong coins!
That was simply beyond what an ordinary family could afford.
Meanwhile, the mana-powered bullet train cost only one thousand.
Safe, fast, and affordable.
Although Lu Li possessed the six million scholarship given by Imperial Capital University, he knew the wisdom of saving where possible.
What's more, riding the mana-powered bullet train was a novel experience in itself.
After saying goodbye to his aunt's family, he checked his ticket and entered the station.
What appeared before his eyes was not a traditional train,
but a sleek, silver vehicle with light blue magical patterns flowing across its surface.
The interior of the carriage was spacious and bright, with soft, comfortable seats.
Lu Li found his seat, stowed his light luggage, and closed his eyes to rest.
The train soon started, stopping at the next station a little over ten minutes later.
"Now arriving at Chengdu East Station. Passengers, please queue up in an orderly manner to disembark..."
Accompanied by the pleasant announcement sound, a low commotion suddenly broke out around him.
"Wow! Look over there!"
"What a beautiful girl!"
"With an aura like that, could she be a professional?"
"Definitely! Look at her stride—how could an ordinary person walk so steadily?"
"..."
Lu Li instinctively opened his eyes.
He saw a tall silhouette walking down the aisle toward him.
It was a young girl who looked to be around seventeen or eighteen years old.
She wore a simple white fitted T-shirt that was pushed out into a perky, full curve at her chest.
With her breathing and footsteps, that curve heaved slightly, yet it didn't look frivolous at all.
Instead, it possessed the elastic softness unique to a youthful body.
Below, she wore light blue denim shorts, fully displaying a pair of long, straight, beautiful legs.
Her jet-black hair was tied into a neat, high ponytail, revealing her smooth forehead.
Her skin was snow-white, and her facial features were as exquisite as a work crafted by a master artist.
Especially her dark eyes—clear and quiet, yet seemingly holding a sea of stars within them.
However, what caught Lu Li's attention wasn't her slender, shapely figure or her gorgeous face,
but her identity.
Lin Qingyu!
The S-rank talent Sword Maiden from Rongcheng No. 7 High School, the genius girl who ranked second in the College Entrance Examination!
What was she doing here?
Under the amazed and curious gazes of numerous passengers,
Lin Qingyu walked over on her dazzlingly white long legs.
She walked straight to the seat opposite Lu Li.
She sat down gracefully, then raised her eyes to look at Lu Li.
Their eyes met.
"Hello, Student Lu Li."
Lin Qingyu spoke first, her voice cool and pleasant.
"Hello."
Lu Li greeted her in return. "I didn't expect such a coincidence, meeting on the same train."
He had a decent impression of Lin Qingyu.
"It's no coincidence."
Lin Qingyu shook her head.
Her beautiful black eyes looked straight at him without avoiding his gaze at all:
"I used some connections to find out your train number and seat number.
I bought this ticket on purpose."
"Huh?"
Lu Li froze for a moment, not expecting Lin Qingyu to specifically buy a ticket for the seat right across from him.
What surprised him even more was that she admitted it so casually.
"I don't mean anything weird by it."
The girl's gaze remained tranquil:
"During the College Entrance Exam dungeon, I was too overconfident and didn't pay close attention to you.
So now, I wanted to come and see you in person."
She paused before continuing:
"Besides,
I applied to the same university as you—Imperial Capital Professional University.
Within one month after school starts, I will publicly defeat you."
Having spoken this long passage in one breath, Lin Qingyu's aloof expression still showed no change.
But the core meaning of her words couldn't be clearer.
I don't accept this!
If we fight again, I will definitely win!
Realizing this underlying meaning, Lu Li couldn't help but draw in a sharp breath.
She's gone obsessed!
This girl has gone completely obsessed!
Just because she lost once by a difference of a little over a minute in the College Entrance Exam,
she had to chase him all the way to the same university just to win it back?
What level of obsession was this?
"Uh..."
Lu Li didn't know how to respond for a moment, so he could only blurt out:
"Then... good luck to you?"
"Okay."
Lin Qingyu nodded earnestly.
Then, the silver ring on her finger glowed faintly.
A thick, heavy book appeared in her hand.
Lu Li glanced at the book's title—encyclopedia of monsters.
"Not only is her combat power high, but she works this hard at studying too. As expected of No. 7 High School's top student."
Lu Li marveled inwardly.
In this world, monster calamities had never stopped.
Countless dangerous magical beasts roamed the wilderness, and occasionally beast tides would even assault city defense lines.
Therefore, identifying magical creatures was a survival skill every high schooler had to master.
But the book in Lin Qingyu's hand was clearly not the basic version required for high school students.
It was more like an advanced edition, covering magical creatures far more comprehensively.
...
The train soon started moving again, the scenery outside turning into blurred streaks of light.
Lu Li and Lin Qingyu sat facing each other.
One rested with closed eyes, practicing light element perception.
The other focused on reading, neither speaking a word.
Yet the atmosphere was remarkably harmonious.
Two and a half hours later, the broadcast chime sounded:
"Passengers, the train will soon arrive at Huaxi Station. Please prepare to disembark."
Only half an hour remained until the final destination, Capital South Station.
The train slowly decelerated, pulling into a medium-sized station.
The doors opened, and only a few passengers boarded.
However, two of them were particularly eye-catching.
They were two young men, one blonde and one short-haired.
Wearing leather armor sets, they carried a subtle metallic reek of blood.
Clearly, they were professionals who had just returned from the wilderness.
They walked straight over and sat in the seats across the aisle from Lu Li and Lin Qingyu.
As soon as the blonde youth sat down, his eyes were drawn to Lin Qingyu across from him.
The girl's side profile as she read with lowered eyes was unrealistically beautiful under the carriage lights.
The blonde youth's eyes sparkled slightly as he nudged his companion with his elbow:
"Lao Gao, you see that? That face, those breasts, those legs—top tier!"
The short-haired youth took a glance as well, lowering his voice:
"She really is pretty, but she looks pretty cold and aloof. Don't go embarrassing yourself."
Chapter 52: Monster Compendium! Who Are You Putting on an Act For!
"What's wrong with being aloof? The colder the chick, the more satisfying it is to conquer her."
The blond youth grinned, deliberately raising his volume as he began to boast:
"Speaking of the wilderness zone, last month I went with a group to Blackwind Canyon, and you have no idea what that scene was like!"
"More than thirty 'Corrosive Poison Jackals' surrounded us, and the leader was even a Level 20 elite monster!"
"I was standing right at the very front, and with a lift of my shield—"
He gestured a blocking motion:
"I actually withstood it for a full three minutes! I created space for my teammates to deal damage!"
"In the end, that elite monster's head was smashed in by my 'Heavy Shield Bash'!"
The short-haired youth cooperatively gave a thumbs-up:
"Awesome, Brother Chen! As expected of someone from the Combat Department of Jiuding University!"
"That goes without saying!"
The blond youth, Chen Hao, wore a smug expression as his gaze drifted toward Lin Qingyu once more:
"Our Jiuding Professional University is top-tier even in the Imperial Capital!"
"Educational resources and dungeon access rights are all first-class!"
Seeing that Lin Qingyu was still looking down at her book as if she hadn't heard him, he couldn't help but take the initiative to strike up a conversation:
"Classmate, are you going to the Imperial Capital for sightseeing?"
Lin Qingyu turned a page of her book and did not react.
Chen Hao was not discouraged and continued with a smile:
"First time coming to the Imperial Capital? You definitely have to walk around and explore!"
"The Magic Energy Great Wall, the Awakened Square... there are so many fun places!"
He puffed out his chest, his tone proud:
"I'm a student of Jiuding Professional University, and I'm very familiar with the Imperial Capital!"
"If you are willing, I can be your guide and show you around the whole city!"
After saying that, he looked expectantly at Lin Qingyu.
The other passengers in the carriage also quietly perked up their ears, waiting to see how this iceberg beauty would respond.
However—
Lin Qingyu didn't even lift her eyelids.
Her slender fingers gently flipped the pages of the book, making a faint "rustling" sound.
It was as if Wang Hao's words just now were merely noise brought by the movement of air.
The smile on Chen Hao's face froze.
The tall and thin youth held back a laugh, patted his shoulder, and muttered softly:
"I told you so."
Wang Hao was finding it a bit hard to step down, so he sheepishly rubbed his nose and muttered:
"What's with putting on that aloof act..."
His voice wasn't loud, but it was exceptionally clear in the quiet carriage.
Lu Li, sitting opposite, almost laughed out loud.
Of all people for this guy to hit on, why did he have to pick Lin Qingyu?
Looking at this girl's temperament, she was not the type to be moved by boasting.
Right at this moment—
[Ding! Daily quest has been issued.]
[Quest: Browse through a book within one minute.]
[Reward: Permanently remember all content browsed.]
The system prompt sounded in his mind.
'The daily quest has refreshed!'
Lu Li felt a burst of joy in his heart, "However, this time's quest reward is actually designated."
He was a bit surprised, but not too startled.
For the past month or so since obtaining the system,
daily quests, besides random rewards, sometimes also had designated rewards.
"However, I don't have a book on hand."
Lu Li pondered inwardly and subconsciously looked at Lin Qingyu opposite him.
The encyclopedia of monsters in Lin Qingyu's hand—
It was as thick as a brick, and the cover was dark golden leather material.
The edges of the pages were somewhat worn, obviously frequently read.
"A monster compendium is indeed a good choice," Lu Lithought to himself.
Although he possessed Divine Appraisal Technique and could probe target information, that consumed mana points.
If he could commit the habits, weaknesses, and distribution areas of common monsters to heart,
whether grinding dungeons or entering the wilderness zone in the future, he could plan ahead and handle it with ease.
"When I arrive at the Imperial Capital, I'll go to a bookstore to buy one first and finish the daily quest."
Just as he was thinking this, Lin Qingyu opposite him suddenly raised her head.
Those clear, dark eyes looked toward Lu Li, and her voice was calm:
"Do you want to read the monster compendium?"
Lu Li was slightly stunned: "Huh? Is that okay?"
"Of course."
Lin Qingyu turned her hand over and handed the thick book right over.
The movement was crisp and neat, without the slightest hesitation.
As for herself, from the silver spatial ring on her left hand,
she took out another book, Advanced Swordsmanship Theory, and continued reading.
"Many thanks."
Lu Li took the book, feeling its heavy weight in his hand.
He inwardly marveled at the convenience of spatial rings.
Without further delay, he immediately opened the encyclopedia of monsters.
But unlike ordinary reading—
The speed at which he turned the pages was extremely fast!
"Whoosh— Whoosh— Whoosh—"
The pages flipped rapidly like fallen leaves blown by the wind.
Several pages were turned in a single second!
The other passengers in the carriage all subconsciously looked over, and then all became somewhat dazed.
"Is he reading a book?"
"Flipping it so fast, can he even see the words clearly?"
"Yeah."
Chen Hao and the tall and thin youth also noticed this scene.
Chen Hao had already run into a wall with Lin Qingyu and was currently holding in his anger.
Seeing Lu Li's actions, he couldn't help but sneer aloud:
"Hehe, bro, why are you flipping so fast? Putting on a magic show?"
The tall and thin youth also sarcastically chimed in:
"Whether you can remember it or not doesn't matter, as long as you can make the young lady remember you. I know this routine!"
The other surrounding passengers suddenly understood.
So it was to attract the young lady's attention.
Lu Li couldn't be bothered to respond, focusing on flipping the book.
One minute later, the 400-page-thick book was browsed through by him once, and he closed the book.
[Ding! Daily quest completed!]
[Reward effective: You have permanently mastered all contents of the encyclopedia of monsters.]
A massive amount of information surged, categorized, and settled in his mind.
The names, habits, and weaknesses of nearly a thousand kinds of monsters... instantly integrated and understood.
"Quite a rewarding haul."
Lu Li satisfiedly handed the book back to Lin Qingyu:
"I'm done reading. Thank you."
"You're welcome." Lin Qingyu responded politely.
Across the aisle, that blond youth Chen Hao, seeing Lu Li's performance end,
couldn't help speaking up again, his tone full of mockery:
"Yo, done flipping through it?"
"This brother, your efficiency is high enough!"
"Such a thick book, done in a minute?"
"Do you take us professionals who risk our lives in the wilderness zone for fools?"
He deliberately raised his volume so that half the carriage could hear:
"Let me tell you, those pretentious speed-reading trainings on the market are just fooling people like you."
"Flipping fast doesn't mean you understand it, let alone remember it!"
The short-haired youth also chimed in from the side:
"Exactly! The way you flipped this book is a bit over the top!"
Lu Li couldn't even be bothered to give them a single glance.
However, Lin Qingyu suddenly raised her head and glanced faintly at Chen Hao:
"The book I lent out, what does it have to do with you guys?"
Chen Hao was stunned, and then the anger in his heart grew even more intense.
It was one thing to be ignored when hitting on her, but now this woman was even taking the initiative to speak up for him?
He sneered, simply stood up, and looked down condescendingly at Lu Li:
"Fine, didn't you say you finished reading it?"
"Just right, I, Chen Hao, have mixed in the wilderness zone for half a year."
"I dare not say anything else, but I've seen no less than a hundred kinds of monsters!"
He pulled out a professional badge stained with dark red blood from his bosom and tossed it in his hand:
"Jiuding University Combat Department, second year."
"If you really have the ability, I'll test you on the spot."
"If you answer correctly, I, Chen Hao, will admit my mistake on the spot and admit that I was blind!"
"If you can't answer..."
He looked confidently at Lu Li, "Then honestly admit that you were just putting on an act!"
Lu Li hadn't planned to pay attention to him, but upon hearing these words, he instantly found it amusing.
Wasn't this asking to be humiliated of his own accord?
"Alright, go ahead and ask."
Lu Li said leisurely.
This confident demeanor made Chen Hao's heart skip a beat for no reason.
Chapter 53: Slapping in the Face on the Spot! Arriving at Capital South Station!
"What are you putting on an act for!"
Chen Hao forcefully suppressed that trace of unease, racked his brains for a long time, and suddenly his eyes lit up:
"Listen up! The habitat and fatal weakness of the Scarlet-Venom Spider, speak!"
He picked an obscure monster of which he only knew the surface, waiting with a smug face to watch Lu Li make a fool of himself.
Lu Li didn't even think, saying indifferently:
"The Scarlet-Venom Spider primarily inhabits the miasma swamps of the south, and likes to spin webs at the roots of Carrion Vines."
"Its toxicity belongs to both Fire and Cold dual attributes, and its fatal weakness is at the white markings below the fourth abdominal segment."
"The carapace there is the thinnest, and piercing through it will cause death."
The smugness on Chen Hao's face froze.
"You... are you sure?"
"Page 217 of the book."
After Lu Li finished speaking, he added another sentence:
"However, if you really encounter a Scarlet-Venom Spider, I suggest cutting down the surrounding Carrion Vines before making a move."
"They have a sensory network on the vines, and if you get even a bit of sap on you, you will be locked onto and won't be able to run away."
A passenger in the carriage gasped.
They didn't expect that although Lu Li looked so young, his knowledge was so profound.
Cold sweat oozed from Chen Hao's forehead as he gritted his teeth and continued:
"Fine! Consider that you happened to know! Then how do you deal with the Bone-Gnawing Bee Swarm?"
"The Bone-Gnawing Bee Swarm is gregarious; as long as the Bee Queen is not destroyed, the swarm will not die."
"The weakness is not in the Bee Queen, but in the Brood Pillar at the core of the beehive."
"As long as the Brood Pillar is destroyed, the entire bee swarm will fall into a state of confusion for thirty seconds."
"Within these thirty seconds, it is the best window to escape combat."
This time, even the short-haired youth's mouth widened.
Chen Hao's face was ashen, and his heart was already in chaos.
He only knew a rough idea about these two questions, not nearly this clearly.
Yet everything Lu Li said, just from what he himself knew, was entirely correct!
Unwilling to give up, he continued:
"Then tell me about the Corrosive-Venom Jackal of Black Wind Canyon!"
Hearing this, Lu Li suddenly smiled.
"The Level 20 elite Corrosive-Venom Jackal you killed in Black Wind Canyon."
"Its fatal weakness is three inches under the third scale of its abdomen."
"The sword tip slants upward seven inches, piercing the heart for a fatal blow with a single strike."
He spoke unhurriedly, yet every word was like a heavy hammer slamming into Chen Hao's chest:
"You said you smashed its head with Heavy Shield Bash?"
Lu Li chuckled softly:
"Then I am quite curious."
"An elite Corrosive-Venom Jackal that excels in speed and toxicity."
"Why would it stand in front of you, a Shield Warrior, and obediently stretch its head out for you to smash?"
Hearing this, Lin Qingyu flickered with a trace of emotion, and the carriage first fell silent.
Then a few chuckles came out, and someone whispered:
"This was exposed right on the spot."
"Turns out he was bragging..."
Chen Hao's face flushed red, blue veins throbbing on his temples, and he suddenly took a step forward:
"You—"
The short-haired youth quickly pulled him back:
"Brother Chen, forget it, forget it! Don't lower yourself to this kind of person's level!"
Lu Li remained seated in his original spot, looking at him unhurriedly: "Any more questions?"
Chen Hao's fists clenched tightly, cracking audibly, his chest heaving violently.
He wanted to make a move.
He had long since checked through Appraisal and saw that the opponent was only Level 13.
He was a Level 18 warrior; starting a fight would mean easily crushing the other.
But fighting was prohibited on the bullet train; once a fight broke out, extremely severe punishments would be faced.
In the end, Chen Hao abruptly turned around.
He slammed heavily back into his seat, his expression as gloomy as if water could drip out of it.
"Fine, you're good!"
He coldly dropped a sentence:
"I'd like to see what you'll do after getting off the train when we arrive at the Capital later!"
Capital South Station was the terminal station.
Those who hadn't gotten off by now would all end up there.
Therefore, he wasn't worried that Lu Li would run away.
Hearing this, Lu Li's mind stirred slightly, and Divine Appraisal Technique silently swept across the two opposite him.
[Name]: Chen Hao
[Level]: 18
[Class]: Shield Warrior
[Talent]: Resilience Physique (C-Grade)
[Four-Dimensional Attributes]: Strength: 87, Physique: 85, Agility: 65, Wisdom: 41
...
[Name]: Gaoyuan
[Level]: 17
[Class]: Swordsman
[Talent]: Swift Footwork (C-Grade)
[Four-Dimensional Attributes]: Strength: 79, Physique: 73, Agility: 83, Wisdom: 41
...
"The highest strength attribute is only 87 points." Lu Lialmost laughed out loud.
His unequipped strength right now was 80 points.
Once Weapon Blessing was activated, his strength would directly surge to over 120 points.
Dealing with this kind of Level 18 ordinary warrior was simply a crushing victory.
"Jiuding University Combat Department?"
Lu Li shook his head inwardly, "Afraid they can't even take a single punch from me."
"Putting on an act!"
Seeing Lu Li's half-smile, Chen Hao grew even angrier, but forced it down, "When we arrive at the Capital, I'll show you what's coming!"
The train sped all the way.
The plains outside the window were gradually replaced by rolling hills, which then transformed into the outlines of towering mountain ranges.
Half an hour later—
"Dear passengers, Capital South Station is about to arrive. Please tidy up your belongings and disembark in an orderly manner."
Accompanied by the pleasant prompt tone, the silver train slowly drove into a giant station magnificent beyond imagination.
Looking through the train window, Lu Li's pupils contracted slightly.
Capital South Station, rather than a station, was more like a miracle constructed of steel and magic!
The platform dome was a hundred meters high.
It was supported by countless enchanted alloy pillars, with azure energy patterns flowing across their bodies.
The platform was wide enough for ten magic-powered bullet trains to run side by side, and the ground was paved with mirror-smooth white stone.
It reflected the giant crystal chandelier hanging from the dome.
That wasn't an ordinary lighting fixture, but a series of suspended magic light spheres, exuding a soft and bright glow.
Further away, several hundred-meter-tall towers stood erect in the plaza outside the station.
Rotating rune arrays hovered at the tips of the towers, with faint energy fluctuations rippling outward.
"This is the Capital!"
Lu Li took a deep breath, indescribable shock surging within his chest.
In his past life, he had seen countless international metropolises.
But compared to this super hub combining magic and technology before him, they all seemed eclipsed.
"Let's go, the Capital has arrived, let's go to school together."
The train stopped steadily, Lin Qingyu closed her book and stood up.
"Okay."
Lu Li smoothly went along with it, picked up his luggage and followed behind her.
On the other side of the aisle, Chen Hao and the tall, thin youth also stood up and followed.
Following the crowd toward the exit hall.
The hall was even more spectacular—
The ground was paved with mirror-smooth black marble.
In the center stood a thirty-meter-high magic fountain, its water columns intertwining in the air into the pattern of the Yanlong Country national emblem.
The surrounding walls were embedded with huge magic screens, scrolling and broadcasting the arrival information of various trains.
Most shocking of all was the passing crowd.
"Hiss..." Lu Li's gaze swept across, his heart secretly startled.
One could hardly see the figures of ordinary people here!
Every passenger walking among them had sharp glints in their eyes.
Their steps were steady, with faint energy fluctuations around their bodies.
They wore various occupational equipment, and many people had weapons belted around their waists, sabers, swords, axes, and staves casting cold gleams under the magic lights.
A sweep of Divine Appraisal Technique showed that the passing pedestrians were at least above Level 20!
Second-transfer professionals were everywhere!
There were even a few third-transfer professionals above Level 50!
"As expected of the Capital, there are too many high-level professionals." Lu Li sighed inwardly.
In Mian City, a Level 30 second-transfer professional could become a local powerhouse, fought over by various major forces.
But here, second-transfer was commonplace, and third-transfer powerhouses were not rare either!
This was the gap between the national center and a remote small city, a difference as vast as clouds and mud.
Chapter 54 Shocked Lin Qingyu! Still Want to Fight?
"Director Feng said there is a school welcome station here."
Sweeping his gaze, Lu Li quickly found his target.
He saw several university welcome stations set up on the north side of the hall.
The most conspicuous among them was a dark blue flag five meters high.
Embroidered in the center of the flag was a gorgeous golden badge.
A shield and a longsword crossed each other, against a background of unfolded scrolls and stars, surrounded below by olive branches and dragon patterns.
Below the badge, a line of gold-stamped characters shone brilliantly:
Imperial Capital Professional University
Long tables were set up in front of the flag, and several senior students wearing university uniforms were receiving new students.
"It's Imperial Capital Professional University!"
"As expected of a top university, its vibe is truly extraordinary."
"Indeed."
"..."
Passing passengers and pedestrians all subconsciously looked over there.
Imperial Capital Professional University!
One of the top three universities in Yanlong Country.
Entering it to cultivate and study was the dream of countless people.
"That is the welcome station."
Lu Li said to Lin Qingyu beside him, "Let's go over and register first."
"Mhm." Lin Qingyu nodded.
But the two had just taken a few steps——
"Want to leave? Did you ask me?"
A gloomy voice came from behind and to the side.
Chen Hao and Gao Yuan walked over quickly, blocking their path.
Chen Hao crossed his arms with a sneer on his face, and Gao Yuan also stood by his side.
"Then what do you want to do?"
Lu Li stopped and looked at him expressionlessly.
He had long noticed that the two had been following him all the way.
He just didn't expect that the two of them would actually dare to stand out!
"Simple."
Chen Hao raised his chin, "Earlier in the car, you made me lose a lot of face.
Now, apologize to me in public and say 'Brother Chen, I was wrong', and I will forgive you."
He paused and added:
"Right, your attitude must be sincere, and your voice must be loud enough for everyone to hear."
Quite a few people around had already stopped to watch, pointing and gesturing over here.
Curious, spectating, and gloating gazes intertwined. Whispers arose continuously in the crowd.
Lin Qingyu's eyes grew slightly cold.
The other party was deliberately trying to humiliate Lu Li in public.
She subconsciously glanced at Lu Li again.
The young man's profile was excessively calm.
Not a shred of fluctuation could be seen in those pitch-black eyes, as if the two people in front of him did not exist at all.
Seeing this, Lin Qingyu couldn't help whispering:
"That is the welcome station.
There are two of them, and their levels are unknown. It's safer to go over and register first."
Her Appraisal could not detect the information of the two opponents, so she naturally felt somewhat worried.
"No need."
However, Lu Li shook his head and looked at Chen Hao, saying:
"What if I say no?"
"Is that so?"
Chen Hao's expression sank, "Then don't blame me for being impolite!"
Before his voice faded, he suddenly reached out and grabbed towards Lu Li!
He didn't want to blow things out of proportion either, so the strength he used wasn't very great.
Of course, it was clearly enough to deal with a level 13 Paladin.
However——
Just at the moment when Chen Hao's palm was about to touch Lu Li's lapel, Lin Qingyu's pupils suddenly shrank.
As the owner of the S-rank talent 'Wind's Favor', and also a Sword Princess class.
Her perceptive ability was extremely keen.
But now, although she saw Lu Li's hand move,
she only saw a golden afterimage flash past!
That speed was so fast that her vision could only barely capture a blurry trajectory.
Lu Li didn't even put up a defensive posture.
His right fist arrived after a delayed start, like a stream of golden light, precisely colliding with Chen Hao's palm!
"Bang!"
A muffled sound burst out!
Chen Hao's expression changed abruptly, feeling an indescribably terrifying force coming from his palm.
His entire arm lost sensation in an instant, as if he had been hit head-on by an ancient fierce beast.
His bones emitted a teeth-gritting crisp sound, and his body staggered backward uncontrollably!
But Lu Li's offense did not stop.
"Bang!"
His left fist had already blasted out like a cannonball, smashing solidly into Chen Hao's abdomen!
"Ugh ah——!"
Chen Hao let out a miserable scream, his entire body arching like a shrimp, his feet leaving the ground as he flew backward.
With a thud, he heavily crashed into a corridor pillar five meters away.
Sliding down to the ground, he clutched his stomach, curled up and trembled, his face as pale as paper.
"You?!"
Gao Yuan's heart shook violently, his scalp tingling.
He barely saw how Lu Li made his move before Chen Haowas already sent flying!
The surrounding crowd instantly erupted in an uproar.
"Holy crap, so fast!"
"What's the situation? How did that kid attack?"
"Didn't see clearly, it was just like a flash of golden light..."
Lin Qingyu froze there.
Those typically cold and calm beautiful eyes widened slightly at this moment.
Fast!
Such a fast punching speed!
She was less than a step away from Lu Li's side, being the closest person in the entire scene.
That suddenly erupting golden aura burst forth like a materialized shockwave.
Enveloping an extremely pure power of holy light.
In less than a split second, it completed the process from standstill to explosion.
No charging up, no preliminary movements.
Almost as soon as a thought stirred, the fist had already arrived!
This kind of muscle reaction speed and holy light mobilization ability...
Lin Qingyu couldn't help thinking of the ranking in the college entrance examination dungeon that steadily suppressed her.
At that time, she thought it was because the Paladin's holy light had a restraining effect on the dark-system dungeon, so they took some advantage.
Now it seemed that just these two punches were far from simple.
"Still want to fight?"
Lu Li turned his head and looked at Gao Yuan.
Gao Yuan's expression was somewhat ugly.
He knew Chen Hao's strength inside out.
As a level 18 strength-type Warrior, even if he didn't use his full strength, he shouldn't have been sent flying with a single punch.
Moreover, the aura Lu Li erupted just now was far too different from level 13!
"Eh, Brother Chen, Brother Yuan, what are you guys doing?"
Just at this moment, a voice sounded.
Several young men and women gathered around.
They uniformly wore dark blue uniforms.
Embroidered on their chests was the emblem of a bronze tripod, which was precisely the school badge of Jiuding Professional University.
The leader was a muscular young man with a crew cut.
Behind him followed three men and two women, each with sharp eyes and a steady aura.
"Wang Feng? Why are you guys here?"
Seeing the leading muscular youth, Chen Hao was stunned.
He looked at his companions and suddenly reacted:
"Welcome activities starting so early this year?"
"Don't mention it!"
Wang Feng shook his head and said:
"Isn't it because of Imperial Capital University taking the lead!
In recent years, as soon as the admission notices were sent out, new students could report early and enjoy school resources.
Our principal took one look and thought, how can this do?
So he also followed the trend to reform, advancing the freshman registration time by two months!
Now all the universities in the imperial capital are competing fiercely, and I heard that many universities nationwide have followed suit."
He pointed at the companions behind him:
"Isn't that so, us student union cadres
were drafted by our mentors to come to the station early to pick up new students."
"I see."
Gao Yuan suddenly understood, then hurriedly spoke, pointing at Lu Li and saying:
"But you guys came just in time!
This kid humiliated our Jiuding University's people on the train and even beat Chen Hao just now!"
Wang Feng, the crew-cut youth, swept his gaze over Chen Hao, who was curled up under the corridor pillar.
His brow furrowed. The companions behind him also successively revealed unkind expressions.
"What's going on?"
Wang Feng asked in a deep voice, his gaze falling on Lu Li, "Did you make a move?"
Before Lu Li could speak, Gao Yuan rushed to say:
"This kid put on airs and showed off on the train.
Chen Hao only said a few words to him, and he started hitting people!
Look at you guys, Chen Hao still can't stand up right now!"
Chapter 55: Actually a Freshman of Imperial Capital University? Apologize!
"You're talking nonsense!"
Lin Qingyu retorted coldly, "It was clearly you who provoked us first and even tried to grab people by force. Lu Li was only acting in self-defense."
Wang Feng glanced at the tall Lin Qingyu.
A flash of amazement crossed his eyes, but he immediately turned his attention back to Lu Li:
"Regardless of the reason, hitting someone from our Jiuding University means you have to give an explanation."
A short-haired girl behind him sneered,
"A level 13 Paladin managed to beat a level 18 Shield Warrior like this? Are you bragging?"
"He probably used some magical items."
Another bespectacled boy pushed up his glasses:
"However, to dare make a move at Capital South Station, you certainly have a lot of nerve."
Seeing that these elite students from his school were leaning toward his side, Gao Yuan felt overjoyed and quickly added fuel to the fire:
"Wang Feng, this brat is extremely arrogant and completely disregards our Jiuding University!
He even said just now that all students from Jiuding are trash!"
As soon as those words were said, the expressions of Wang Feng and the others instantly turned gloomy.
"Oh?"
Wang Feng took a step forward, the aura of a level 20 Berserker faintly radiating from him. "You said that?"
Lu Li swept his gaze across them, silently activating Divine Appraisal Technique.
[Name]: Wang Feng
[Level]: 20
[Class]: Berserker
[Talent]: Berserk Bloodline (Grade B)
[Four-Dimensional Attributes]: Strength: 142, Physique: 138, Agility: 89, Wisdom: 52
[Mastered Skills]:...
Among the five people behind him, the lowest level was 18 and the highest was 20, with none of their talents lower than Grade C.
'Six people, the highest strength is 142 points...'
Lu Li calculated silently in his heart, 'It might be a bit troublesome if a fight breaks out later.'
If it were only Wang Feng, he could still win after activating the quadruple amplification.
But the opponents had six people; once they formed an encirclement, it would be dangerous.
"It seems I have to use Sanctuary." Lu Li's thoughts raced.
As a Grade S divine skill,
although its cooldown was as long as 24 hours, its effects were definitely formidable!
To deal with this group of people, it was more than enough.
"Why aren't you speaking?"
Seeing Lu Li remain silent and assuming he was scared, Wang Feng sneered,
"Knowing to be afraid now? Too late! Don't expect to leave today without giving an explanation!"
The short-haired girl behind him crossed her arms and mocked,
"Brother Wang, why waste words with a small fry like this? Just make him confess his mistake and apologize to Chen Hao."
"Exactly, a level 13 Paladin dares to run wild in the capital? He probably came from some small place, right?"
The bespectacled boy chimed in.
The crowd of onlookers grew larger, and whispering voices rose and fell.
"People from Jiuding University. That brat is in trouble now."
"Six against one, isn't that bullying too much?"
"Who told him to provoke people from Jiuding? That's one of the top five universities in the capital!"
"..."
Among the onlookers, although there were also advanced professionals,
Jiuding University had quite a reputation, and universities like that always protected their own.
No one was willing to step in for two strangers.
Lin Qingyu turned slightly,
stepping half a step to Lu Li's side. Her cold eyes swept over Wang Feng and the others:
"Do you want to bully the fewer with more?"
"Beauty, this is none of your business."
Wang Feng raised an eyebrow. "If you're smart, stand further away to avoid getting accidentally hurt."
"His business is my business. We are classmates."
Lin Qingyu parted her red lips slightly, her tone firm.
"Yo."
Wang Feng was stunned, then smiled:
"Alright, quite a backbone you've got there. Then don't blame us for being impolite!"
But before he could make a move, he only felt a terrifying pressure descend from the sky!
Boom!
Wang Feng and the others only felt their entire bodies sink,
as if a heavy burden of thousands of catties was pressing on their shoulders, freezing their movements instantly.
"Th-This is... the pressure of a Third-Transition powerhouse?!"
He turned his head with difficulty to look.
He saw a figure appearing in the arena at some unknown time.
Wearing a school uniform and a square face, his brows carried the majesty of someone who had been in a high position for a long time.
On the left chest of his uniform, there was also an ornate emblem.
It was precisely the school badge of Imperial Capital Professional University!
"What are you all doing?"
Feng Zhengxiong looked at them expressionlessly.
"An instructor from Imperial Capital University?!"
Wang Feng's expression changed drastically, his voice stuttering.
The Jiuding University students behind him all gasped in unison.
Their faces turned pale, not daring to even breathe heavily.
A Third-Transition professional!
And he was also a teacher at Imperial Capital University!
Why would a big shot of this level appear at the station's welcome station?
Weren't trivial matters like this usually left to student cadres to handle?
"Hello, Director Feng." Lu Li and Lin Qingyu bowed respectfully at the same time.
Feng Zhengxiong nodded, his gaze sweeping over Wang Feng and the others,
and finally landing on the cowering Chen Hao on the ground: "What is going on?"
Gao Yuan was so scared at this moment that his legs went soft, and he said with a trembling voice,
"D-Director Feng, th-this is a misunderstanding..."
"A misunderstanding?"
Feng Zhengxiong smiled half-heartedly. "Six students from Jiuding University surrounding and blocking a freshman of Imperial Capital University, you call this a misunderstanding?"
"What?!"
Wang Feng suddenly turned his head to look at Lu Li and Lin Qingyu, his pupils shrinking sharply:
"Th-They are freshmen of Imperial Capital University?!"
"Otherwise?"
Feng Zhengxiong said indifferently, "Lu Li, this year's Sichuan Province college entrance examination top scorer, total score 998, SSS evaluation.
Lin Qingyu, Sichuan Province runner-up, are both specially recruited students of Imperial Capital University."
Boom!
These words exploded like a thunderclap, leaving the minds of Wang Feng and the others completely blank.
Provincial top scorer? Grade S talent?
These two young men and women who looked to be only seventeen or eighteen years old were actually prodigies of this level?
Gao Yuan's face was even ashen.
He finally understood why Lu Li, a level 13 Paladin, could possess such terrifying strength.
That was a monster capable of taking the provincial top scorer spot! He simply couldn't be judged by conventional logic!
"S-Sorry!"
Wang Feng was the first to react, hurriedly bowing and apologizing:
"Director Feng, we really didn't know they were freshmen of your esteemed school!
We'll leave right now! Right now!"
His companions behind him also bowed one after another, sweat dripping from their foreheads.
"Leave?"
Feng Zhengxiong let out a cold snort:
"Surrounding and blocking students of Imperial Capital University, and you want to brush it off with a simple 'we didn't know'? Apologize first!"
"Yes, alright, alright."
Several students of Jiuding University nodded hurriedly like chicks pecking at rice, and even Chen Hao, who had been beaten down, was propped up:
"Classmate Lu Li, Classmate Lin Qingyu, we were wrong."
"It's fine, I wasn't hurt anyway."
Lu Li grinned widely, his smile exceptionally brilliant.
Falling into the eyes of Chen Hao and the others, this felt even more piercing to the heart.
Clearly they were the ones who got hurt, yet they still had to apologize.
What kind of nonsense was this!
"Alright, get lost!
If there is a next time, I will personally go to Jiuding University to chat with your principal."
Feng Zhengxiong then let out a cold snort and let them leave.
"Yes, yes, yes! Many thanks, Director Feng!"
As if granted amnesty, Wang Feng hurriedly called his companions to help Chen Hao up, squeezed out of the crowd in dismay, and ran off without looking back.
The onlookers watched this scene and discussed animatedly.
"Imperial Capital University is truly domineering!"
"A Third-Transition instructor personally coming to welcome freshmen, what a spectacle..."
"That boy turned out to be the provincial top scorer? No wonder he struck so ruthlessly just now!"
"..."
Feng Zhengxiong then turned to Lu Li and Lin Qingyu, a smile appearing on his face:
"You didn't encounter any other trouble on the way, did you?"
"No, thank you for clearing the siege, Director Feng," Lu Lisaid sincerely.
"That's good."
Feng Zhengxiong finally breathed a sigh of relief.
These two were treasures recruited through special channels.
If anything really happened to them, he wouldn't let Jiuding University off the hook!