Chapter 135: Granting Your Wish

Xuan Xuan casually cast "Anti-Gravity" on Lou Yitong, and the two of them caught up with the main group to begin running. Barely two laps in, Xuan Xuan noticed beads of sweat forming on the foreheads of Wanqi Weihao and the others; Zuo Chen and Xiao Daopeng were already drenched in sweat, and many people around them were struggling to even lift their feet.

Xuan Xuan glanced at Zhan Yu; this method was quite effective. However, it seemed few people could actually manage it. Everyone around them watched as Xuan Xuan jogged along at a leisurely pace, looking completely effortless, without a single drop of sweat on her brow.

Ignoring the jealous gazes around her, Xuan Xuan continued her slow run with Lou Yitong. Physical training was exhausting, especially this specific method, which was entirely unsuited for her and Lou Yitong.

Zhan Yu watched Xuan Xuan with a faint smile. Though he didn't know how she did it, it was clear that gravity had no effect on her; otherwise, she couldn't be this relaxed. He suddenly recalled the first time he saw her—a chubby little girl in her father's arms. Later, when she would sink into the sofa and couldn't get back up, she still trusted him immediately. When her father said she needed to train to lose weight, she had asked if it would be hard, and if it were, she didn't want to learn. This tendency to slack off was certainly in character for her.

But in an instant, Zhan Yu’s expression darkened. The age gap between Wanqi Xuanxuan and him was too great, and the mere thought of it made him doubt his own speculations. With a slight sigh, he decided not to dwell on it.

The class left everyone half-dead with exhaustion, and no one had any energy left. Zhan Yu hesitated, thinking he should move this class to the evening, or else their productivity for the rest of the day would be ruined. After class, Zhan Yu glanced at the still-relaxed Xuan Xuan before leaving the training ground to adjust the schedule.

As Xuan Xuan and her group walked out of the training ground, they found their path blocked. Xuan Xuan narrowed her eyes at the person standing before her.

"Do you dare to enter the Freshman Competition?" Xuan Guo asked with an arrogant expression. The girl before her was nothing but a good-for-nothing relying on her family. Only by defeating her fairly in the competition could Xuan Guo make a name for herself.

Xuan Xuan curled her lips, wondering where Xuan Guo found such confidence.

"Xuan Guo, she’s just a special-admissions student who got in through the back door. It would be a miracle if she dared to enter," Bu Baibai mocked from the side.

Lou Yitong frowned, becoming annoyed. "What does it have to do with you?"

Xuan Xuan reached out to stop Lou Yitong, keeping her eyes on Xuan Guo. Her current state was far from good. That Zerg inside her was not simple; it was definitely absorbing her life force and dark elements. It wouldn't be long before the Zerg drained her dry.

Xuan Guo sneered, "What, are you afraid? Wanqi Xuanxuan, do you want to cement your reputation as a loser?"

"Are you tired of living?" Xuan Xuan didn't speak, but Wanqi Weihan stepped forward and asked calmly.

The sneer on Xuan Guo's lips deepened. "Do you think the Wanqi family can cover the sky with one hand? This is the Federal First Military Academy. If you were that capable, I wouldn't be here anymore."

Xuan Xuan smiled. It seemed she thought they had only driven the other members of the Xuan family away because of that. She was likely triggered by the fact that the others had been sent away.

"Wanqi Xuanxuan, besides the Wanqi family background, what else do you have?" Xuan Guo asked provocatively.

Bu Baibai tugged at Xuan Guo, feeling that she wasn't acting like her usual self; she seemed almost driven mad. Xuan Guo completely ignored her. Yes, Xuan Guo felt as though she were being driven insane. She had thought that with the thing inside her, she could control those around her, but she never expected Wanqi Xuanxuan to discover it. She had thought she could control Ai Zhe and the others, but now it seemed the thing inside Ai Zhe had also been removed. Today, when she was near Ai Zhe and saw him locking eyes with Xuan Xuan, she had wanted to explode.

Not only that, after returning to the Imperial Capital from the military training, everyone in the Xuan family except for her had been driven away. If she hadn't secretly contacted the Bai family and made a deal with them, she feared the Xuan family members wouldn't have been able to return at all. Now that she had the support of the Bai family, she didn't fear the Wanqi family taking action. Why shouldn't she provoke Wanqi Xuanxuan? She was just a loser; what did she have without her family? Even if she could detect the Zerg, so what? If it weren't for her, the Bai family's plans could move forward, and her status would be more secure. Once she saw Bai Ruchen again, she would further solidify her position.

Moreover, the Freshman Competition held great prestige at the Federal First Military Academy. The winner appeared in the eyes of the entire Federation. This was Xuan Guo's ultimate goal.

Wanqi Weihao’s expression turned cold as he looked at Xuan Guo; she really was courting death. Her confidence must be reaching its peak, but then again, almost everyone knew their team composition by now. He didn't even want to look at her again and prepared to leave with the others.

Behind them, Xuan Guo raised her voice, "Are you afraid? It’s a disgrace to the Wanqi family that they produced a loser like you."

Xuan Xuan's gaze turned icy. She turned back and glanced at her sideways. "Do you want to die?"

"Heh, then destroy me in the Freshman Competition," Xuan Guo said with a cold laugh.

Xuan Xuan nodded seriously. "I will grant your wish." She then turned and walked away, while Wanqi Weihao glanced back at Xuan Guo one last time.

Before they had even reached the next classroom, Xuan Xuan began to wonder about the people around them. Who had a bad horoscope today? They kept running into such frustrating people.

Kuang Shao looked at them with a skeptical expression. "Are you really going to enter the Freshman Competition?" He had just heard that Wanqi Xuanxuan’s group was entering with that specific team composition. Even though they were freshmen, no one who made it into the Federal First Military Academy was simple. With a team consisting entirely of support members and only two attackers, it was nearly impossible to last until the end.

Xuan Xuan rolled her eyes. What did Kuang Shao want now?

"I'm not just saying this—with only two combatants, are you going to the competition to play, or to get abused?" He specifically looked at Xiao Daopeng, Zuo Chen, and Lou Yitong, especially noting that Wanqi Weihao and the other attacker couldn't maintain their combat strength.

Xiao Daopeng and the others felt a bit depressed. Were they being looked down upon that much? A moment ago, Xuan Guo had dared to provoke them, and now they ran into Kuang Shao being dismissive. Even if he was telling the truth, he was very unlikable.

"Do you need me to pull some strings and train you properly? After all, you're my junior sister," Kuang Shao said with a seemingly kind tone.

Xuan Xuan gritted her teeth. In the Star Network, he was actually a generation below her. Seeing Xuan Xuan gritting her teeth, Kuang Shao felt instantly satisfied and became even more insufferable. "I was the champion of my year, after all. Since you're my junior sister, you don't need to be so polite about asking for help."

"Has Master been busy lately?" Xuan Xuan asked, hating him inwardly but showing nothing on her face. If only he had time to deal with Kuang Shao, he wouldn't be so idle.

"If you're bored, I can tell Master that you’re available to help repair mechs or something," Xuan Xuan said maliciously.

Kuang Shao laughed it off, quickly claiming he had things to do, and retreated. He had intended to talk to Zhan Yu, but bumping into Wanqi Xuanxuan reminded him why he had come, and he had heard about their entry into the competition. It seemed this junior sister wasn't someone to tease lightly; it only brought bad luck.

Watching Kuang Shao’s retreating back, Xuan Xuan gnashed her teeth. Being looked down upon time and time again—she had to get back at them.

"Leave the mechs used for the competition to me tomorrow. I'll modify them," Xuan Xuan told Wanqi Weihao.

Wanqi Weihao hesitated, then said, "Shouldn't we let Zheng Chao do it?"

Being looked down upon yet again, Xuan Xuan glared at him, thinking he had been getting too comfortable lately.

"Fine, modify them however you want." Wanqi Weihao felt that although Xuan Xuan studied mechs under Kuang Hongyi, he hadn't seen her work on them for years. Even though she had quickly dismantled a mech last time, he still felt she was too young to be that thorough in so many areas. However, since Xuan Xuan insisted, he decided that if it didn't work out, they could just switch to another mech, or let Zheng Chao take over.

"Should I let Zheng Chao assist you?" Wanqi Weihao added, still worried.

Xuan Xuan glanced at Zheng Chao and nodded. Having a laborer was naturally the best option. Zheng Chao’s eyes lit up. Laymen watch for the spectacle, but experts watch for the technique; he had seen Xuan Xuan's ability to dismantle that mech, and he had heard Kuang Shao call her his junior sister. Who Kuang Shao was didn't matter as much as his father, Kuang Hongyi—a name known throughout the Federation. Especially for those in the business of repairing mechs, Kuang Hongyi was a god-like existence. Getting on Xuan Xuan’s good side was like getting on half of Kuang Hongyi’s good side. Where else could you find such a good deal?

Kuang Shao had no idea that his few words had caused Xuan Xuan to commit to the Freshman Competition. He had gone to find Zhan Yu to vent. He had been busy since returning to the Imperial Capital and hadn't had a chance to tell him he was at the Federal First Military Academy.

When he arrived, Zhan Yu was checking his schedule to see what time would be most appropriate. Seeing Kuang Shao enter, he glanced up at him before returning to his work.

"You really are quite invested in them," Kuang Shao said, leaning in with a smile. "Are you really planning to teach them for eight years?"

"If I'm going to do it, I’ll do it right," Zhan Yu said without looking up. Whatever you do, you should do it well, especially with these students. "I'm not like you, misleading your students."

"Misleading them?" Kuang Shao was displeased. He had just kindly gone to advise Wanqi Xuanxuan and her group, even if they hadn't appreciated it.