Chapter 365

However, the competition was not yet over. Just as Li An was preparing to walk toward the podium, several figures suddenly leaped down from the spectator stands and surrounded him. These people were Guo Yao's suitors; looking at Li An, their eyes were filled with jealousy and anger.

"Kid, don't think you're something special just because you won the competition," one youth with dyed red hair said viciously. "You were just lucky."

Li An frowned, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes: "What do you want? The competition is over. Don't cause trouble here."

"Cause trouble? We just want you to know that Guo Yao is not someone you can lay a hand on." Another burly youth stepped forward, fists clenched, his knuckles cracking.

Li An let out a cold sneer: "Just the two of you?" A hint of disdain showed in his eyes. "If you want to fight, I don't mind teaching you another lesson."

The suitors exchanged glances, a flicker of hesitation passing through their eyes. They had just witnessed Li An's brilliant performance in the competition with their own eyes and knew clearly they were no match for him. But in front of everyone, they couldn't bring themselves to leave without making a scene.

Just as the two sides were at a stalemate, a familiar voice came from outside the arena: "Stop it all!" Everyone turned to look and saw Accelerator walking over with his hands in his pockets, his face cold. He glanced at the people around him, his eyes filled with disdain: "A bunch of ants, making noise here—what an disgrace."

Seeing Accelerator, the suitors' faces instantly turned deathly pale. Knowing Accelerator's power, how dare they stay? They hurriedly slunk away.

Accelerator looked at Li An, a hint of curiosity flashing in his eyes: "Didn't expect you, kid, to have some skill. But don't think this means you can establish yourself in Academy City." With that, he turned and left.

Li An watched Accelerator's back, his heart secretly on guard. He knew Accelerator's words were no empty threat; in this Academy City where the strong rule, he still had a long road ahead.

At that moment, Misaka Mikoto and Shokuhou Misaki also walked over. Misaka Mikoto crossed her arms, looked at Li An, and a faint smile appeared on her face: "Not bad. Didn't expect you to have such strength."

Shokuhou Misaki stood aside, a hint of jealousy showing in her eyes. Looking at Guo Yao, she said coldly: "Hmph, don't think finding a powerful boyfriend means you can get carried away."

Hearing Shokuhou Misaki's words, Guo Yao's face flushed slightly. She was about to retort when Li An held her back. Li An smiled at Shokuhou Misaki and said: "Student Shokuhou, you'd better mind your own business." With that, he took Guo Yao's hand and walked toward the podium.

On the podium, Li An accepted the trophy, and the audience below erupted in enthusiastic cheers again. Guo Yao stood aside, looking at Li An, her eyes full of admiration and love. She said softly: "Li An, you are really amazing."