Chapter 318: Just Pulling Out the Blade

Looking at Zuo Xiaotang's bitter and self-deprecating smile, Anlita felt a strange emotion, "Student Zuo, do you have a moment?"

"I do, what is it? Though I don't have much ability, so I might not be able to help," Zuo Xiaotang said, feeling a bit embarrassed.

Anlita looked at the humble and modest Zuo Xiaotang, feeling inexplicably annoyed, "I am the one asking you, there is no need for you to feel embarrassed."

Zuo Xiaotang scratched his head, "Sorry."

"Don't say sorry, you have nothing to apologize to me for!" Anlita suddenly became a bit angry, "I came specifically for you, do you dare to come with me?"

"Ah, sure." Zuo Xiaotang nodded.

"Do you know that we are the greatest rivals? You are so easy to handle that it makes many of the methods I prepared unusable!" Anlita said coldly. Such a person was simply not suited for the struggles of the Apocalypse.

"Rivals, huh? Hao Ge, he is very powerful, I'm just a loafer," Zuo Xiaotang laughed, "I don't think you are a bad person."

Anlita laughed. Does this silly fat guy even understand what is good or bad? Looks are justice, right? "Is that so? Then let's go."

Tan Ziyuan did not go out shopping with Lu Lingxiao; she didn't have much interest in that to begin with, and was currently writing something in a cafe.

In the dormitory, Lu Ying liked to go to bars, Sheng Man liked socializing, and Lu Lingxiao liked shopping. Her hobby was writing essays and poetry, which was, of course, purely an amateur interest. Sometimes she would find a melody she liked and write lyrics for it, or just write whatever she felt to express her mood. In fact, her temperament didn't really match with Mecha.

The environment at Hailong was excellent. She found an inconspicuous corner to enjoy the sunlight and could stay quietly for quite a while. The coffee was a simple Hailong black coffee, with a mellow aroma and a hint of slight acidity—it was the taste she liked. The transparent, simple glass cup had a nice texture, and there was a small piece of dark chocolate. Looking at the beautiful scenery outside the window and the warm sunshine, it was truly a comfortable place.

Tan Ziyuan felt quite good; inspiration struck suddenly, and she wrote a few lines she liked very much, unable to resist reading them over and over again.

"Hello, is anyone sitting here?" A soft voice rang out. It was a girl wearing sunglasses and a baseball cap, holding a cup of coffee.

Tan Ziyuan was slightly stunned. She suddenly realized who the person in front of her was and smiled slightly, "Please, sit."

Arths took off her sunglasses, "Student Ziyuan, do you like writing poetry?"

Tan Ziyuan was not overly surprised, "No, just random sentences."

"Can I take a look?" Arths asked.

"Sure." Tan Ziyuan looked at Arths, who was within arm's reach. Even at such a close distance, she was still flawless. This was a girl that even other girls couldn't help but be moved by, yet she was actually A Youyou.

How insignificant this love is in the torrent of time.

It dissipates the moment you let go.

I also want to laugh freely.

Saying a lifetime is so long.

Neither love nor you are important.

Arths looked at it for a long while, "Can you give this to me? I like it very much and want to set it to a melody."

Tan Ziyuan smiled, "It is my honor."

"When did you recognize me?" A Youyou asked suddenly.

"The first glance, I suppose." Tan Ziyuan gave a bitter smile. If only A Youyou were just A Youyou, how good that would be.

"Is my makeup not good?" A Youyou was still quite confident in her technique.

Tan Ziyuan shook her head, "Probably a girl's intuition."

When Arths first appeared before everyone, when she walked toward Tianjing Martial Arts, others saw Arths, but Tan Ziyuan had already seen the shadow of Li Hao in Arths' eyes. That charm was exactly the same as A Youyou's; it only became like that when looking at Li Hao. And what about Li Hao's seemingly smooth yet actually deliberate performance?

Given his personality, besides A Youyou, could there be a second person?

Perhaps anyone other than her would find it unbelievable, but she really didn't think it was impossible for Arths to fall in love with Li Hao.

A Youyou also looked at the beautiful and gentle girl in front of her. She was as gentle as water and as inclusive as the sea, the type that one likes more the more they look at her, and the more they want to spend time with her.

The sentences in her hand were very, very beautiful; she truly liked them at first glance.

The two did not speak, silently finishing their coffee.

"Can we become friends?" A Youyou asked.

Tan Ziyuan was silent for a while, "We cannot."

A Youyou nodded, "Thank you for the gift. You are a good rival."

A Youyou left. Tan Ziyuan looked out the window, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. Had she actually become a rival of Arths?

Achoo, achoo.

Li Hao felt there was something wrong with the air on the Moon; his nose was always itchy. He had originally been on a date with A Youyou, but he had been stood up. After browsing through the facilities of the Hailong Mecha Department, he saw a "Special Training Center" and wandered over. Xilian was the type of person who could always come up with something unique. Regardless, since he was here, he should learn something. If he asked for his help later, he could take whatever he wanted.

However, when he reached the entrance, he couldn't get in; students from the Hailong Mecha Department blocked Li Hao.

"Sorry, no outsiders allowed. This place is only open to Hailong."

Li Hao smiled, "This student, I am here to participate in the exchange tournament. Xilian said that we could use the facilities marked here. Why don't you ask?"

"Exchange tournament? Who are you?"

"Li Hao, from Tianjing Martial Arts." Li Hao was all smiles.

A clear look of disdain appeared in the eyes of several students, "Oh, sorry, if you want to use our facilities, you need to apply."

"Oh, sure, who do I apply to?"

"Who are you asking me? Why are you Earthlings so troublesome!"

"Those who come from Earth just love to pry; they want to look everywhere."

Li Hao shrugged helplessly, "Student, speak nicely."

"Heh, did you hear that? He told me to speak nicely. Being able to come to Hailong is a blessing Tianjing Martial Arts earned in eight lifetimes. Telling you to apply is telling you to leave; this isn't a place you can come to!"

Li Hao was a bit dazed. He hadn't even gotten angry yet, so why were these few blowing up first?

He didn't want to argue with them. If it didn't work here, he could just go back to sleep. Just as he was about to leave, a low shout suddenly rang out, "What are you all doing!"

Li Xiangshan and Dita walked out. Li Xiangshan's expression was ugly, "Since when did Hailong become so arrogant? Tianjing Martial Arts are the guests we invited. Didn't the manual say they could use it? Why are you obstructing them!"

Although Xilian had emerged suddenly, Li Xiangshan's prestige in the Mecha Department was still unique, and he was the idol of many Mecha Department students. "Shan Ge, it's not that... the level of Tianjing Martial Arts is such that coming here is their blessing. He must be here to spy on our intelligence, so, so..."

Li Xiangshan looked at the group of guys with ulterior motives, feeling they were hopeless. "There are no secrets here. Anyone can come, and we don't fear any form of challenge. Li Ge, sorry, I apologize on their behalf."

Li Hao waved his hand with a smile, "It's fine. Strong security awareness is a good thing. I really am just here to broaden my horizons."

Several junior students looked a bit smug. Shan Ge was just too magnanimous. This guy from Tianjing Martial Arts finally had some self-awareness.

Li Xiangshan always felt that the Moon People were truly getting carried away after winning a few times, from top to bottom, without the slightest realization of the terrifying level of this S Tournament. "You few, don't be unconvinced. Your goal is not him, but the goal your idols are chasing is him."

The few young students looked at each other, not believing it at all, but they dared not refute it due to Li Xiangshan's authority.

"Old Li, that's too much, too much, you shouldn't be drawing aggro like that." Li Hao waved his hands hurriedly.

"Hehe, Team Leader Li, excessive modesty is pride. Since you're here, don't just stand around," Dita laughed.

Li Hao rubbed his nose, feeling that Dita was very restless and always thinking about stirring up some trouble. "Is it too late for me to leave now?"

"Of course, no!"

Li Hao was dragged inside directly by Dita, while Li Xiangshan followed with a wry smile, leaving the Hailong students dumbfounded and completely confused.

"This place is mainly for detailed analysis of Mecha and technology; Team Leader Xilian established it the year before last."

"He certainly prepared early. You are leaking confidential information here," Li Hao laughed.

"With your strength, these things are all meaningless," Li Xiangshan shook his head and said.

"I'm joking, Old Li. I feel like your state isn't quite right. What's wrong? Do you have no thoughts on the S Tournament anymore?" Li Hao suddenly said.

Li Xiangshan was slightly stunned. "How could that be? This is my last S Tournament; I will give everything to bring it to a conclusion."

"Haha, don't sound so tragic. With you here, I'm actually looking forward to meeting Hailong in the finals," Li Hao laughed.

Li Xiangshan was slightly stunned, and raging flames ignited in his eyes. For a Warrior, nothing could stir up fighting spirit more than recognition from the most respected opponent.

"Hehe, what a big tone. You've already booked the finals, treating the heroes of the world as nothing, Team Leader Li!" Dita mocked.

"Cough cough, Dita, where did I offend you again? Tell me. If you can't give a reason, I'm going to get angry." Li Hao got straight to the point; he had also found the pattern—he couldn't be polite with Dita.

"No, you just offended me. Didn't you say you couldn't use the Drawing Sword Technique? In the end, you used the Drawing Sword Technique and even taught it to Wuzang. Liar!"

"Big sister, I really didn't lie to you. That wasn't the Drawing Sword Technique of mine; it was just pulling the sword out. What Wuzang uses is the real Drawing Sword Technique. How about you and Wuzang exchange pointers?" Li Hao was between laughter and tears.

"Liar, hmph!" Dita pouted, completely disbelieving Li Hao's nonsense. "Stingy!"

Li Hao was stuck; Ma Long only taught him that one move, and he didn't know how to proceed afterward.

"Dita, that really wasn't the Drawing Sword Technique." Li Xiangshan was silent for a moment. "The Drawing Sword Technique Wuzang uses is indeed a technique tempered by the Wu Family, a lethal strike where essence, energy, and spirit are fused into one. Li Ge's strike—the scabbard was actually to dissipate force. Sorry about that."

Li Xiangshan said to Li Hao. Although he didn't say much, Li Hao had roughly guessed it, but it didn't matter anyway. Xilian, after all—this person, although he has a bottom line, the bottom line is not high.