Chapter 78: Once a Youth, Ruthless and Laconic

Ma Long hesitated to speak; as for training outside, the other two in Sheng Man's dorm were from the Art Department, and they didn't have any outside training sessions recently, but he couldn't easily say this—this girl was likely trouble.

From Sheng Man, he learned that of the other three in their dorm, Lu Ying had a boy she was close with, though it seemed they hadn't yet crossed that line, and Lu Ying's feelings for that boy were still lacking; Tan Ziyuan and Lu Lingxiao were both single. He had met all three of these women—they were absolute beauties. Tan Ziyuan was in the Journalism Department, and the other two were in the Art Department. Any one of these three dense blocks of wood would be a great catch if someone could win them over.

Of course, the other three in the dorm were all greenhorns; counting on them to flirt with a senior was out of the question. Chasing a beauty really wasn't just about having a sweet tongue, let alone one this pretty. These days, as long as a girl is decent-looking, she will never lack people whispering sweet nothings in her ear throughout her decade or so of youth.

Especially those who could get into Tianjing Martial Arts; they were the cream of the crop. Now, they could only hope that Li Hao and the others possessed traits that could move a senior, such as putting on an excellent performance in the Campus Tournament. Ability was also an important charm for a man; as long as the senior was interested, she would lead them into another world.

Watching Li Hao's swaying figure, in the EMP, Wuzang and Zuo Xiaotang were even more worrying. Wuzang was at least a second-generation from a prestigious family, but Zuo Xiaopang was a difficult case... The Class Monitor and the Pupil God were pleasing to the eye; even when the Pupil God cursed, it sounded pleasant, crisp and sharp. It was just that this idiot Huo Ying coming here was simply ruining the mood.

Complaining aside, Ma Long still arranged the evening training meal.

Armor God Restaurant, the restaurant inside Tianjing Martial Arts, was much more expensive than the cafeteria. If Li Hao hadn't made a little money recently, he really couldn't afford it. He booked a window seat. He hadn't seen Luo Bi and Depuya for a long time. Actually, in the life controlled by the Bleem Mission, the time in the Youth Class was the most special, because he had been very different from ordinary people since childhood. Not to mention making friends, he had to control his emotions and expressions as much as possible, otherwise, he would truly become a monster. By the time he reached the Youth Class, there weren't many normal people there either. In that crowd of geniuses where one could express themselves wantonly, life suddenly felt normal.

Suddenly feeling a gaze, two people appeared at the entrance of the second floor. One had slightly curly blonde hair and was about 1.9 meters tall, with a smile hanging on his marble-like, sharp-featured face. Beside him was a man over two meters tall, wearing a white tank top, his biceps as sturdy as stone.

Other students on the second floor couldn't help but glance over; even in Tianjing Martial Arts, people with this kind of appearance and aura were rare.

Li Hao stood up. The two walked over, and without a word, they shared a big hug and laughed at each other.

Luo Bi and Yan Peng. Yan Peng was one of the Fifteen Generals of the Heavy Armor. Unlike typical Heavy Armor, he had the operation of a Number 2 Position. Actually, he was a Number 2 Position from the start, but his body developed a bit too fast and his strength was too explosive, so he gradually transitioned to Heavy Armor.

"Second Brother!" Yan Peng didn't say much, but the look of worship in his eyes when he saw Li Hao after all these years was still there. He had arrived, and that was his attitude.

Li Hao nodded. "You developed a bit too urgently. You were only a bit taller than me back then. This build, not bad. Sit down. Depuya is also coming; he's already in Tianjing and will be here in a moment."

Yan Peng smiled sheepishly. If his teammates saw this, their jaws would definitely drop. This was no Heavy Armor thug; he was just a simpleton.

"Why call that loudmouth? That guy's mouth has almost become the trademark of Prometheus," Luo Bi laughed.

"It's fine, he should be a bit more restrained today," Li Hao laughed.

Luo Bi raised an eyebrow. "Damn, don't tell me... Aofei is coming? If she comes, she comes, but what's the point of bringing a woman? We won't be able to go out and have fun..."

"Luo Bi, where you want to go have fun is somewhere I can't go."

Speak of the devil and he shall appear; three more people appeared on the second floor, two men and one woman. The girl in the middle exuded an aloof, noble air from head to toe, clearly saying "stay away." Her unique pale golden hair was tied in a simple high ponytail, and her tall figure was a golden ratio of nine heads. On her left was someone chewing bubblegum, and on her right was someone who looked a bit thin and wretched. Anyway, with a beauty present, the others weren't that important.

"Haha, haha, it's nothing, just wanted to see the bars in Tianjing. You've never been interested in these places," Luo Bi said happily; he liked local specialties.

Li Hao looked at the three of them with a calm expression, but he was deeply moved inside. There was no need to mention Depuya; he had been the closest to him back then, and this guy had been beaten up many times for his loose mouth. If Li Hao hadn't protected him, there wouldn't be any Fifteen Generals of Prometheus.

Back in the Youth Class, Depuya didn't respect anyone except Li Hao. Actually, everyone knew that Nangong was the big brother, equal in strength to Xilian of the Moon and Basta of Mars, and they were the banners raised by their respective federations. But everyone in the Youth Class knew that the one with the strongest combat power was the ruthless and laconic Li Hao.

"What's the big deal? Aofei can be with us, right, Aofei?" Depuya laughed. "By the way, I haven't seen you wear black s... Ouch, stop hitting me!"

Depuya jumped away, dodging Aofei's kick. That kick was silent but aimed straight for his vitals.

"Second Brother." A smile appeared on Aofei's face, like an iceberg melting. She gave Li Hao a warm hug and even pressed her cheek against his. This made Luo Bi, who was on the side, envious, and he immediately opened his arms. "Oh, Aofei, long time no see."

"Get lost!"

"Alright, damn, Kevin, you actually showed your face too. Not easy. How did you get so thin? Are you digging holes all day?" Luo Bi picked up Kevin and spun him around.

"Put me down!" Kevin couldn't help but grimace. "I'm not one of those simple-minded, strong-limbed types."

Kevin Tenick, a non-combat member of the Youth Class, a network genius. He wasn't big, but his guts were huge, a guy who feared no chaos in the world. He felt that if he hadn't joined the Hunter, he might be a terrorist now.

"Come, everyone is here, sit down," Li Hao said with a smile. For a moment, everyone looked at each other and couldn't help but laugh. Usually, everyone was very busy and had their own social circles. Luo Bi, Aofei, and the others rarely met, and they only bumped into each other during the S Tournament. But at that time, each academy had its own affairs and the schedule was tight, so they didn't have the heart to gather, mainly because they lacked the backbone.

"Second Brother, it's damn good to see you come out of retirement. This year we must crush those dogs..." Feeling Aofei's sharp gaze, Depuya swallowed the rest of his sentence. This woman was beautiful, but her temper was too foul. The key was that he couldn't beat her, and she would attack his vitals at the drop of a hat. She wasn't someone to be trifled with.

"Participation is what matters, it's not that complicated. Brothers, for our reunion, let's have a drink!"

"To the future, cheers!"

As they drank, the number of people on the second floor gradually increased. Although it was expensive, that was only for Li Hao; for most people, it wasn't a big deal. Soon, the second floor was full.

Luo Bi and the others were quite targeted. He and Depuya exchanged a look and understood; they would deal with Aofei first. To release emotions, they couldn't let someone be cold. If they couldn't beat her, they could at least outdrink her!

Li Hao didn't refuse anyone. To him, alcohol was like water. His perceptions and senses were different from ordinary people. He could see the passage of time in the five of them. The little partners who once fought side-by-side were now experts who could stand on their own. Yes, it had been five full years since the Youth Class. In an instant, the sounds in his ears became clear again; all five were looking at him.

"Second Brother, don't just stare. The famous Blood Rose is drinking with you. Looking across the Solar System, no one else has this kind of prestige."

Li Hao shook his head helplessly. "You guys can't outdrink me, why seek abuse? Aofei, don't mess around with them."

A smile appeared on Aofei's cold face. "Second Brother, welcome. We are all very happy. Our opponents are stronger this year, and with you here, our confidence is bolstered. But Tianjing Martial Arts is a bit weak. Why not come to our academy? You can be our Team Leader."

"What, what, Aofei, that's not fair. If he comes, he should come to our Cougar..." Luo Bi hadn't finished his thought before Aofei cut him off. Women were too insidious.

"Oh, what's the situation? Our Prometheus is not bad either. Tianjing Martial Arts is too rotten; their strength has fallen out of the top twenty this year..."

Li Hao was speechless. It seemed these guys weren't just here to reminisce; they were poaching. But coming to Tianjing Martial Arts was one of the Bleem Mission tasks; he had no choice.

"Second Brother, really, last year Tianjing Martial Arts claimed to enter the main tournament, but they barely tasted the first round of the qualifiers. If you want to reach the top, you need at least a powerful second-in-command. The latest ranking for the Round Table Knights Academy this year is third, and our style matches..." Aofei said seriously.

"Aofei, what are you saying? I've already fought in a team tournament with Second Brother; that's what you call synergy. We beat Tianxing Martial Arts so hard their own mother wouldn't recognize them. Second Brother, our team members are completely convinced by you." Luo Bi was anxious. Aofei's temptation was a bit bigger than his, but he couldn't give up either. Fighting with Second Brother was a pleasure.

"Ah, you guys already fought?" Everyone was stunned. Yan Peng, who had been silent, also perked up.

"Yeah, our team lacks a Sniper, and Second Brother's sniping level..." Luo Bi regretted it. Damn, they were all competitors. If he had known, he wouldn't have called them, this bunch of crooked guns.

"Do you have any shame? Can sniping bring out Second Brother's full combat power? Our team's Sniper is very strong; Second Brother can only perform at his best with us..." Depuya said.

"Perform what? Is it as strong and well-configured as our Sniper?" Aofei glared coldly at Depuya. The Round Table Knights A-Grade Military Academy was the top tier of the USE, and every position indeed had terrifying strength, definitely the best in the room. Aofei herself was also ranked second among the Six Dragons.

"Everyone stop arguing. Second Brother, anyway, everyone welcomes you wherever you go. If you stay at Tianjing Martial Arts, Tianjing will be the biggest dark horse of the S Tournament this year. Just thinking about it is exciting. It's just that you should replace everyone you can from your old team."

Bang~~~

A sound of a table being slammed echoed from the next table. In a moment, five people were already blocking the door. "Who the hell dares to talk big in my territory!"