Chapter 5: Not Enemies, Not Gathered Together
Do you still think I am too outstanding for you to be worthy of me? Ah, as expected, exceptional individuals are always lonely...
Le Xiaolian stared blankly at Shi Xun, her voice somewhat ethereal and elusive
Wow! Truly amazing!
In the corner, a girl with two braided pigtails and eyes as bright as the morning stars also looked up, anxiously watching the swaying figure on the wall, regretting her momentary softness in agreeing to bring her here.
Misfortunes never come singly; just as we have not yet dealt with Shen Xuelian, Xiao Yanfeng and his group burst in, causing Le Xiaolian and the others to exclaim in surprise
The Star Tower, standing tall in the center of everyone's view like a stabilizing needle, is brilliantly illuminated. The usually dark tower is now aglow with bright lights, and one can vaguely see a corner of the ceiling peeking out between the two layers. As one ascends within the Star Tower, the lights become increasingly radiant. By the time one reaches the twelfth and topmost level, the lights shine like luminous pearls, almost illuminating the entire night sky.
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Where on earth have those guys run off to? How infuriating! Just a moment ago, I clearly saw them fleeing in this direction.
Ah! Xiao Lian! It is so high here, we do not dare to go down
However, it is my first time telling a story to someone!" At this, Xu Liran looked at Le Xiaolian with a smile and said, "So, how about this as an apology... please forgive me..."
The sound of rustling or flowing
Le Xiaolian tensed every nerve, her scalp numb, and helplessly aimed again at the gap
Meanwhile, the trio of boys from Xinggao was continuing to crawl from the right end of the "Wannianqing Wall" towards the left
Shasha shasha shasha - shasha shasha shasha
Shasha shasha shasha - shasha shasha shasha
"Hey, Little Cola," Shi Xun, who was squatting nearby, leaned over to take a glance at Le Xiaolian, who seemed to be in a trance. After pondering for a moment, he lazily patted her shoulder and said, "You really have quite the nerve!"
"Hey! How can you stand by and do nothing..." Le Xiaolian's face twisted in anger, yet she could only suppress this fury and protest in a low voice
Ah! What is that thing over there that is flashing
What a close call ... Le Xiaolian let out a long sigh of relief, patting her chest ... That was close ... ... ... I almost met my end ... ... Senior Han Qiuyue ... ... ... He helped me once again
The cool breeze carried a seemingly casual response into the night, gently dispersing it in the watery air. The camphor tree appeared to be stirred by this unassuming sound, softly swaying its dense canopy.
How.
Indeed! If one were to secretly observe the elite matches of the Star Alliance or leak any information, they would certainly be forced to withdraw from school! Moreover, other institutions would not accept such audacious students!" Shi Xun lowered his voice and made a fierce "snap" gesture with his hand at his neck.
Shasha shasha - shasha shasha -
The autumn cicadas continued to chirp among the branches, as if reminiscing about the heat of summer. At the edge of the camphor forest, beneath the trunk of a large camphor tree, a figure was crouching low, stealthily making its way toward the brightly lit square outside the forest.
In the slightly cool evening air, a burst of cheerful laughter echoed, bringing a touch of vitality to the otherwise empty night sky
Le Xiaolian, Hao Zhenxi, and Zheng Yuanqi exchanged a deity with one another, and one after another, they streamed out in quick succession, rushing swiftly to his side
After speaking, the four individuals collectively leaned to the right and lay flat on the ground, resembling four caterpillars wriggling on the earth, their bodies twisting as they crawled towards a corner to the right of the "Evergreen Wall".
All the efforts I have made are aimed at proving that an ordinary mind can also triumph over arrogant geniuses I am determined to become the top student regardless of the difficulties I encounter I will never back down
It is truly outrageous, what strange regulations is the school implementing? Aside from the students attacking the tower, all other students are strictly prohibited from approaching the Star Tower! This is the first time I, the esteemed Xiao Yan Feng, have had to lower myself to such a degree... However, speaking of which, I seem to have really caught a whiff of that scent just now... Sniff—sniff—
What happened? Who has upset the future leader of our Star Alliance? However, Shi Xun seemed unfazed and revealed a "harmless" smile to her
So he is Han Qiuyue! The King of the Star Alliance! Hao Zhenxi anxiously pulled out her phone from her backpack, raised it high, and kept pressing the shutter button aimed at Han Qiuyue, saying, "He is really so handsome! I must capture him! Take a few more shots!"
The distant Star Alliance Square remained silent and still, with no one noticing the scene that had just unfolded.
Oh no... I have become so accustomed to telling stories to those little ones at the welfare home that just now, I lost my restraint and ended up telling a story to Shi Xun...
A resounding and solemn male voice echoed in the Scarlet Moon Square of the Star Alliance, immediately eliciting a wave of tense yet enthusiastic applause from the crowd
Xiao Yan cast a glance at the crew-cut with a puffed-up demeanor, then turned back, pressing his body tightly against the ground, continuing to crawl forward while muttering in frustration.
With a thunderous roar, a towering cloud of smoke resembling a "mushroom cloud" rose behind the sculpture
Aren't we friends? Friends shouldn't be so calculative with each other
Ah
Alas! There is no time left! We must go too!
"Eh?! The foolish woman from Deya?! What are you doing here?!" Before the words had even left his mouth, Xiao Yan's signature spiky hair appeared, followed closely by a boy with a buzz cut and a pockmarked face. "So that annoying smell is coming from you! Hmph, your foolish head is even worse than I imagined! How dare you sneak in to spy on 'Attack the Tower'! Just wait to be kicked out of the Star Alliance!"
The De Ya campus, shrouded in the moonlight, is enveloped in silence, as a weary figure trudges along a concrete path, following the glow of the streetlights, making their way towards the De Ya High School girls' dormitory, which at this moment seems particularly distant.
Xiao Le's mother once said that there is an angel residing in everyone's heart, and in Shi Xun's heart, there should also be a lovely angel living there
It is no longer important
The clamorous shouts, rising one after another like waves on both sides of the evergreen wall, finally caught the attention of the patrolling campus police at the Scarlet Moon Square, and an angry roar from the police immediately echoed across the square
Ladies and gentlemen, please be quiet for a moment, I have a great idea that will allow all of us to avoid going out from behind the statue!
The crimson carpet laid across the entire square appeared solemn and dignified. Teachers from the four schools of the Star Alliance, dressed in neat uniforms, stood in formation, forming a square in front of the main entrance of the Star Tower, tightly encircling the competition venue.
"Wait a moment, I seem to smell an unpleasant odor..." Just at the moment when the two groups of people brushed past each other across a thick "evergreen wall," the leading boy with a sky-high hairstyle suddenly stopped, took a deep breath through his nose, and muttered to himself with a frown.
In the camphor forest, two school security officers, one fat and one thin, dressed in navy blue uniforms, were walking forward with furrowed brows, seemingly in a state of depression. Their two pairs of eyes resembled 1000-watt searchlights, constantly scanning the surroundings of the camphor forest.
Wow... this is the 'Tower Attack'... how spectacular! Huh? The dark green school uniform... Xiao Lian, those two are your representatives from Deya, right?" Hao Zhenxi excitedly tugged at Le Xiaolian's sleeve, "Xiao Lian, that boy, the one with long hair, is so handsome!
In a dense camphor forest, faint and somewhat chaotic footsteps could be heard. Several figures, illuminated by the dim moonlight filtering through the gaps in the leaves, were struggling to make their way forward.
I always feel that this statue is a bit strange! Why does it look like a pregnant hippopotamus?
Wū——
Due to the small gap, Le Xiaolian and Hao Zhenxi's heads were completely pressed together like a double yolk egg. Although they could only see a small corner of the competition arena, Hao Zhenxi couldn't help but lower her voice and let out an excited exclamation
With a face full of panic, Le Xiaolian, who was giving a "salute" to the chubby school police officer, suddenly let out a deafening wail
This time, you can tell him more. We are setting off.
When two teams of people simultaneously rushed out from either side of the outer green wall, preparing to flee towards the direction of the camphor forest, they saw three individuals on the opposite side of the outer green wall. The six individuals were startled at the same time
Little did she know, before she could protest, she saw Xiao Yanfeng and the other two rushing towards them like a tornado. With time pressing, Le Xiaolian could not help but push forward with all her might
Suddenly, unable to endure any longer, Le Xiaolian clenched her fists and unleashed a torrent of rage at Shi Xun.
Ah! Xiao Lian!" Witnessing the sudden tragedy, Hao Zhenxi was so shocked that she could only cover her mouth tightly with her hand, letting out a muffled sound of panic.
As soon as Xi Xun's words fell, a flash of white light suddenly appeared in Hao Zhenxi's eyes! Before anyone could react, she rolled off the wall like a little piglet that had fallen into a river!
In an instant, Le Xiaolian seemed to see a brilliance surpassing that of the stars in Shi Xun's eyes, incredibly dazzling and bright, leaving her momentarily stunned
Uh ... ... "Le Xiaolian slightly moved her ears, cautiously listening for a while to the sounds in Feiyue Square. After pondering for a moment, she shook her head, saying, 'It should be nothing ... ... it was probably just the wild cats and dogs from the school making noise just now ... ... '
Hurry up and get away ... ... Hurry up and get away. ... ... ... Hurry up and get away ...
"Yuan Qi, Zhen Xi, follow me..." Realizing that something was amiss, Le Xiao Lian exchanged a glance with the two people behind her. However, when she turned to call out to the other guy, she found that Shi Xun had already vanished without a trace
"Little Cola is quite fierce!" Shi Xun said with a smile as he glanced at Zheng Yuanqi, who was in a state of depression. He took over Le Xiaolian's words, "Today is the Star Alliance's tower assault day, which is the most important traditional event of the Star Alliance, and its significance is no less than that of the college entrance examination! Therefore, the Feiyue Square will be guarded particularly strictly today. Aside from climbing over the wall, it is impossible for us to enter openly!"
"Senior, what’s wrong on this chilly autumn night? Have you discovered something?" At that moment, a senior's voice came through clearly.
At this moment, behind a statue in the camphor tree grove not far from the square, the mysterious small round hole occasionally flickered with white light, continuing to silently observe everything happening in the square
With great effort, Le Xiaolian, who was lagging behind, finally caught up to Xun, panting heavily. Looking at his handsome smile, Ye could not help but purse her lips and let out a soft chuckle.
The moonlight shone as white as snow, filtering through the fine cracks between the treetops and casting its glow upon the earth. There stood a tall and slender figure, solitary beneath the moonlight. For some reason, the same simple white shirt on him appeared remarkably crisp and distinguished, exuding an air of unparalleled nobility.
At that moment, several senior students from Deya High School beside Hanqiu Night suddenly noticed something unusual, and they all turned their gaze towards the "Wannianqing Wall".
Ding
Behind the bronze statue, which symbolizes "running," a boy with a spiky hairstyle and a boy with a flat top embrace each other tightly like lovers parting for life and death, their feet spread apart overlapping with the feet of the statue. On their bodies, three girls and two boys are spectacularly standing. They compress their bodies with all their might like magnetic building blocks, trying to ensure that no part of them protrudes beyond the outline of the statue, appearing from a distance like a pile of stacked eggs
Like Sun Wukong suppressed under the Five Finger Mountain, Shen Xuechi blushed, looking up at Le Xiaolian who was stepping on her, and suddenly unleashed a wave of strangling light
Hearing Xiao Yan Feng's words, the crew-cut and pockmarked face dared not speak any further
Xiao Yan and the other two, who were only separated by a wall from them, first crawled to the left. However, they soon realized that the path to the left was too long and they would not be able to evade in time, so they quickly turned around and scurried back like three cockroaches being chased, fleeing in the same direction as He Le, Xiao Lian, and the others
A short-haired girl dressed in a dark green school uniform skirt also stood behind the statue, coldly gazing at herself with glassy, indifferent eyes, as if she were desperately transmitting strong negative signals to Le Xiaolian's brain through a telegraph machine
Although Le Xiaolian's voice was as warm and enthusiastic as the summer sunshine, Shen Xuechi felt as if she were in the distant cold of winter, completely unaffected by Le Xiaolian's excitement. She merely looked at her with indifference, her eyes desperately emitting waves of "repulsion" towards Le Xiaolian
I also think it is a good idea The tall boy smiled meaningfully and gazed at the relaxed figure in front of him
The hurried footsteps sounded again, and several senior students obediently left.
Are you going to take us to sneak a peek at the 'Tower Assault'? But, but that could get us expelled from school!
Good
After a difficult trek, Le Xiaolian and her group finally arrived at their destination, stopping at a corner to the right of the "Wannianqing Wall." They cautiously peeked out, focusing their gaze through the gap where the two rows of teachers intersected in Feiyue Square.
As she pondered, she glanced at Shi Xun beside her, only to find that Shi Xun had turned his head, gazing at her intently, and those eyes were actually shimmering with a hint of light
The previously silent and confined space was suddenly filled with a continuous series of crisp sounds
Shi Xun's words struck like a sudden and heavy blow, leaving Le Xiaolian dizzy and disoriented ... As the afternoon school day came to an end, the last few words spoken by the homeroom teacher echoed above Le Xiaolian's head like an incantation ...
"Little Cola, you are really punctual today! But who are this beautiful young lady and this gentleman accompanying us?" said Shi Xun, who had been leading the way at the front, as he turned back to interject.
Oh! Isn't this Little Cola? Soon, Shi Xun noticed the presence of Le Xiaolian, and a glimmer of light flashed in the corner of his eye as he quickened his pace to chase after her
Stop right there, you few! Did you hear me!
Oh no—haha! I can no longer hold on—
Hello! Which school are you from? Stop right there!
What? The senior actually covered for me on a cold autumn night?!
Expulsion! The two large characters weighed down on her head like Wuzhishan
Fool ... ... two groups
Haha! No need for formalities! You truly are a good friend of Little Cola! Haha, just as fun as Little Cola!
Hehe, the King of the Stars, Jiang Shuo Liu, is my boss, and I am here to cheer for him! He is currently participating in the 'Battle of Geniuses' inside!" At this point, Xiao Yan Feng proudly glanced at Le Xiao Lian from the corner of his eye, "Ordinary people like you from Deya should have nothing to do with the tower assault, right? You even say you are not here to sneak a peek..."
Oh right, it's called performance art! We old fossils wouldn't understand it!
... ...
Hehe... Xun teased Le Xiaolian with a playful wink, revealing a smug and mischievous smile, "What do you think?"
Click! Click!
"Phew... finally, it was a close call..." Upon seeing Hao Zhenxi's message, Le Xiaolian finally felt relieved and let out a long sigh. She raised one hand, soft and fluffy like cotton thread, and patted her sore shoulder.
Ah! The wind! Look! Those three fellows are hiding behind that statue over there
Suddenly, a faint sound reminiscent of a choir wafted through the air
Suddenly, a text message notification rang out from the phone. A girl with two drooping braids hanging in front of her chest, looking lifeless, sluggishly took out her phone from the pocket of her jacket and scanned through it with a dejected expression
Hehe! At that moment, Xun resembled a cat that had discovered a mouse, with excitement gleaming in his eyes. Although his mouth was tightly pressed together in an effort to contain himself, a hint of a triumphant smirk still escaped. "Very well, Little Cola, let us continue onward!"
It may be an illusion caused by the moonlight... Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival. The sounds of the chilly autumn night, though gentle, exude an undeniable momentum. "Alright, let's not delay the competition any longer, let's head back!"
Thinking of this, Le Xiaolian suppressed a belly full of resentment and forced a smile on her face, saying: "Classmate Shen Xuechi, it's me! Your classmate Le Xiaolian!"
I am aware of the "Tower Assault" of the Star Alliance, but how exactly will the competition be conducted? The specific events of each competition are always shrouded in mystery! No one has ever known! It is said that those who leak information will be struck by lightning!
How could there be such a moment of despair, as Le Xiaolian weakly closed her eyes... It felt as if even her heart had stopped beating... Oh my God?! Is it possible that my life as an exemplary student has come to an end before it even began?
Ah! He has discovered me!
Upon running breathlessly to a bronze statue in the camphor forest, Le Xiaolian's eyes lit up with excitement. She turned her head to glance at the school police officer tightly trailing behind her, as well as the trio of her friends who were still sprinting desperately beside her. Quickly, she pulled Zheng Yuanqi and Hao Zhenxi to the back of the statue and swiftly gestured for them to be quiet.
The face, strikingly handsome and ethereal, exudes a gentle yet subtly distant aura, complemented by black hair that dances lightly in the breeze
"Don't be so arrogant! Aren't you the same? Why can't I come?" Le Xiaolian retorted defiantly
However, gazing at sx's meaningful smile
When everyone turned their heads in unison, they found Shen Xuelian, with a cold expression, frowning impatiently and glaring at them. A surge of dark energy seemed to emanate like a wind from hell, chillingly sweeping through, as if she wished to blow all six of them into the eighteen layers of hell without leaving a single one behind
Yuan Qi has safely sent me back to the welfare home, thank you for your hard work tonight, rest early!
Alright, alright, Yuan Qi, stop messing around!" Le Xiaolian, exasperated, extended her finger and forcefully gestured for silence at her lips, "If this continues, we might as well rush out and have the school police catch us! But it's really strange, why is the security so tight today!
Hiss, hiss.
Within the inner side of the wall beside the Star Alliance campus, three figures quietly stood in the shadow cast by the projection. One boy with short hair that brushed his forehead lifted his head, glaring impatiently at a girl with shoulder-length curly hair who was clinging tightly to the top of the wall like a gecko, mumbling as she looked down.
The story of the Kongming lantern and the sky lantern
In the frame, the four figures that were just under the wall are now sneaking cautiously, carefully moving quickly towards the direction of the Feiyue Square, hidden under the cover of a large area of camphor trees
After listening to Shi Xun's words, Hao Zhenxi nodded in a seemingly understanding manner and asked again
Xiao Yanfeng, who was pressed at the very bottom, suddenly felt his legs go weak, let out a loud shout, and fell heavily onto the ground!
At this point, Le Xiaolian suddenly froze for a moment, and a drop of cold sweat slid down the back of her head
At that moment, Xun did not speak, but slowly extended his hand and pointed to Le Xiaolian's shoulder
The pockmarked face following the crew-cut head of the frog froze in surprise, "Could it be that the dignified ones are also here to participate in the tower assault?"
Le Xiaolian secretly thought to herself, gritting her teeth in frustration, and when she raised her head, she found the object of her ire—Shi Xun—slowly walking not far ahead, appearing leisurely as if he were casually strolling down the street
I said, "Xiao Kele... Did you really not notice anything unusual?"
... ...
You... Hello! When she saw Xun take the initiative to greet her, Hao Zhenxi's cheeks flushed red, and in her bewilderment, she actually bowed deeply to him, her voice trembling with nervousness
Maki
There is nothing here... Suddenly, the calm and tranquil sounds of the cold autumn night slowly entered her ears, yet it felt as if the heavens had been shattered!
At this point, he cast a triumphant glance at Le Xiaolian beside him. As he expected, Le Xiaolian looked at him with sparkling eyes, as if she had finally found a companion who shared her taste in candy! However, when Le Xiaolian noticed that Xun was looking at her again, she immediately reverted to her angry teapot face.
This person, born with a silver spoon in their mouth, believes that the entire universe revolves around them, which is utterly unreasonable! However, if they make a big fuss and get caught by the campus security, it will all be over! ... Patience, patience, Senior Su Youhui, please grant me strength ...
Whoosh
Hearing the two patrolling school officers shouting relentlessly behind them, the six were momentarily taken aback. Without considering old grudges or new enmities, they simultaneously pushed off the ground, like six sprinters who had just heard the starting gun, rushing towards the direction of the camphor forest in a frantic bid to escape
Wow! Completely unprepared, Le Xiaolian turned her head and was confronted by a large, furry eight-legged spider! She was instantly so frightened that she lost her composure and fell heavily from the wall of the evergreen plant!
"What smell is the wind carrying?" The crew-cut boy, who was crouching behind the tall figure, looked around nervously and asked in a lowered voice, "Could it be the patrol officers?"
All shall be dismissed All shall be dismissed All shall be dismissed
It doesn't matter
They are truly a group of reckless little devils, do they not know that they will be expelled if caught
"Shut up! You noisy cabbage!" Le Xiaolian quickly calmed her furious heartbeat and raised an eyebrow at Xiao Yanfeng, "If you want me to leave, that's fine, but I won't be responsible for attracting the attention of the campus police!"
Le Xiaolian was taken aback, blinking her eyes as she looked at Hao Zhenxi, who was constantly signaling her with her eyes, and followed the direction of her gaze.
"Xiao Lian, why can't we walk in through the main gate of the Star Alliance with dignity? My backside just hurt so much from the fall..." Hao Zhenxi, who was walking at the back, said with a trembling voice
Um..." Le Xiaolian held her breath and observed through the gap, gently nodding. However, when she saw Han Qiuyue, who stood among the crowd closest to her with an indifferent expression, her voice unconsciously softened, "He is the president of our school's student council, Han Qiuyue..."
Ah! You all!
Suddenly, Le Xiaolian's eyes brightened, and she forced a smile on her face as she cautiously made a suggestion
This person ... ! ... is simply outrageous ! Le Xiaolian's heart felt as if it had plunged into a dark hell, and the dark energy within her chest was about to erupt !
The tall boy seemed to have known that the answer would be unspoken, and continued to speak to himself: "Speaking of which, he has been asking about your recent situation these past few days... illness, skipping classes, outings... or is it that this time he is talking about your romantic relationship?"
It is actually Senior Han Qiu Ye!
Bang!
A small cloud of hazy dust rises from the muddy ground beneath the wall
Shi Xun paused slightly, then provocatively raised one eyebrow, staring directly at Le Xiaolian: "Or are you saying that your ambition to defeat Jiang Shaoliu, to surpass the genius girl, and to become the most outstanding student of the Star Alliance is merely a boast? If that is the case, then you might as well resign yourself to your fate! Spend your life obediently as an ordinary mediocre person!"
What qualifications do you have to say such things! A coward who runs away when faced with danger! You wander around all day with an air of indifference, do you think you are so impressive like this? And I, like a fool, still consider you a friend
Damn little brat! Don't run!
Is someone hiding over there? Let's go take a look!
Which one is true and which one is false
Gradually, the points of light accumulate more and more, as if countless fireflies are soaring into the sky! The warm and gentle points of light resemble twinkling stars, drifting unpredictably in the dark sky, sometimes distant, sometimes near, gradually converging into a magnificent and enchanting starry sky.
Oh? What is that... Just as Le Xiaolian, who had just endured two blows, felt somewhat disheartened and did not know what else to say, several flickering lights, resembling fireflies, suddenly rose into the night sky
"No way! I clearly saw a light here just now!" the senior asked in confusion.
Yet the originally calm and gentle eyes of the cold autumn night quickly flashed with a hint of astonishment, but it soon vanished without a trace. He gently lowered his eyelids, remaining silent.
At this moment, the moon has completely ascended to the zenith, and the bright moonlight, like the silk skirt of a fairy, quietly cascades down from the sky, dyeing the entire camphor forest in a silvery hue
At this thought, Le Xiaolian's face was filled with dark energy, resembling a witch intent on destroying the world. Her stature instantly grew taller by a foot, and she glared fiercely at the insignificant Shi Xun beneath her eyelids, gritting her teeth as she spoke
Go if you want! Who's afraid of whom?! I want you to witness just how terrifying my persistence, that of Le Xiaolian, can be!
Foolish woman! Step aside! If we hide too far back, we will be seen by the school police!
However, before they could recover from their immense shock, two chilling roars echoed behind them
Xiao Lian?! Hao Zhenxi and Zheng Yuanqi were taken aback as they looked at Le Xiaolian, whose body was arched like an archway against the Wannianqing wall, with her face pressed tightly against the ground. They nervously stood up and asked, "Xiao Lian, are you okay?!"
I have already seen you! You cannot escape!
Xun, are you done yet! Shut up!
Uncertain how much time has passed
Give it to me down here
At this moment, the Star Alliance campus is unusually calm, as if shrouded by an undercurrent, permeated with the atmosphere of "the mountain rain is about to come, and the wind fills the building"
... ...
Hao Zhenxi, who was closely following Le Xiaolian, suddenly raised her head, murmuring helplessly yet nervously
Le Xiaolian was taken aback, like a rubber band that had been stretched and suddenly released, rapidly retracting from the wall of the evergreen plant. On the other side, Xiao Yanfeng, who was unable to lose his temper in time, quickly made a decisive decision to flee with two followers, disappearing in an instant
After speaking, the two individuals quickened their pace and continued walking towards other places. Gradually, the silence in the camphor forest was restored
Hurry up! Follow me!" At that moment, Xun leaned against a tree at the edge of the camphor grove, observing the situation in the square, then clasped his hands behind his back and beckoned with his fingers towards the back.
Do not run away!
Honestly... I originally thought I would be able to see Jiang Shaoliu, the future greatest stepping stone, tonight, but I didn't even catch a glimpse and almost got caught by the campus police! It's all that hard-hearted guy Shen Xuechi's fault for ruining my plans! And that clueless Shi Xun, throwing a toy spider at me in such a dangerous situation, doesn't he clearly want to get me expelled!
In an instant, everyone was so tense that they forgot to breathe
Xun's words left Le Xiaolian in a state of shock, as a plume of black flames erupted from beneath her feet, enveloping her entire body like the thick smoke from a volcanic eruption. "Bragging?! How dare you say that Le Xiaolian's vow to become the best student in the Star Alliance is just bragging?!"
Everyone be quiet. I arrived first. You all leave
After a short while, a face devoid of expression emerged from behind the DV camera, quietly adding a comment on everything she had just discovered
However, unexpectedly, a loud shout suddenly erupted from the other side of the Wandering Green Wall.
The originally orderly Scarlet Moon Square is now plunged into chaos, with intermittent shouts and cries echoing, creating a lively atmosphere
"Hey, are Xiaolian and Zhenxi your toys? What do you mean by fun?! Show me some respect!" Upon hearing Shixun's words, Zheng Yuanqi, who had been silently standing by, immediately erupted in anger, raising his chin and glaring fiercely at Shixun
Hahaha
"Speaking of which, I am not very clear either..." At this, Xun nodded, "I only know that the representatives of the schools eligible to participate in 'Tower Assault' are the most outstanding students from each school. Moreover, before 'Tower Assault', everyone must sign a confidentiality agreement, so no outsider will know the specific details of 'Tower Assault'. It is precisely for this reason that many legends about 'Tower Assault' are circulating in the school now..." And before 'Tower Assault', everyone must sign a confidentiality agreement, so no outsider will know the specific details of 'Tower Assault'. It is precisely for this reason that many legends about 'Tower Assault' are circulating in the school now..."
"Maki, jump down, both Yuanqi and I will catch you!"
"Please, Maki, just now, Yuanqi and I were your cushions!" The second-place Le Xiaolian turned her head back, lowered her voice, and shot a complaining glare at Maki, causing her to pout in grievance.
Xinghua City High School Education Alliance, 2008 Mid-Autumn Festival 'Xingta Tower Capture Competition' is now commencing
Little Cola, do you know? The sky lantern has another origin! He took two more steps forward, getting closer to Le Xiaolian, smiling as he slightly bent forward to look at her face, "Back in the day, Zhuge Liang was besieged by Sima Yi, and the entire army was at a loss. In a moment of crisis, Zhuge Liang devised a brilliant plan, calling for thousands of sheets of white paper to be made into countless sky lanterns. Then, utilizing the upward force of the smoke, he had all the lanterns rise into the sky." When the lanterns began to ascend, Zhuge Liang ordered all the soldiers to shout together: 'Master Zhuge is breaking out with the sky lanterns!' Hearing the loud shouts, Sima Yi believed it to be true and quickly withdrew his troops. Thus, these sky lanterns saved Master Zhuge's life at that time, and later generations named the sky lanterns Kongming lanterns.
Le Xiaolian was taken aback and hurriedly reached out with Zheng Yuanqi, but due to the time being too rushed, one second later...
Hello, hello, Xiao Lian... I just seemed to hear a strange sound nearby... Could it be that we have been discovered
Le Xiaolian's face was as pale as paper, and her already anxious heart felt even more precarious. What to do! What to do! It was too late to escape! Having committed such a grave mistake and being caught red-handed! Is today really Le Xiaolian's day of doom?
Behind the "Evergreen Wall," Hao Zhenxi, who was following Zheng Yuanqi, suddenly paused, stopping in her tracks, and turned back with some concern to look at Le Xiaolian behind her
... ...
"Friend ... ... " At that moment, Xun suddenly froze, the playful expression on his face vanished, and he looked at Le Xiaolian with some surprise
Hmph! Le Xiaolian frowned, shot him a cold glance, resolutely turned her head to the side, too lazy to pay him any attention, and continued on her way towards the dormitory.
No way...
Beneath a dense camphor tree, a DV camera, faintly glowing with a white light, quietly observes everything happening in the square
In the fleeting moment when their eyes met, the entire world seemed to fall silent
Ah—this is so terrifying! How tragic it is! No wonder the competition events for 'Tower Assault' have remained a closely guarded secret until now! Hao Zhenxi nervously touched her neck.
The tall boy was momentarily taken aback again, but he did not say anything more and quickly nodded his head
Oh no! Please, for heaven's sake, do not come over! God bless! If discovered, it would be disastrous!
The school security officer, who had not gone far, quickly ran back upon hearing the noise, his eyes wide open in disbelief as he gazed at the "eggs" that rolled down from mid-air after the smoke dissipated
This guy! The moment she saw him, Le Xiaolian's anger surged from the soles of her feet to the top of her head! This incompetent fellow!
Little Cola! Don't you think this name is very cute? Hehe... I can't be that terrible in your heart, right?" Shi Xun helplessly shrugged his shoulders and casually raised his right hand, "Hi, everyone! I am Shi Xun!"
Four pairs of curious eyes peeked out from behind the "Evergreen Wall" that almost encircled the entire Scarlet Moon Square, all gazing towards the square.
Uh... but speaking of which..." Le Xiaolian gazed thoughtfully at Shi Xun and asked in confusion, "Those outstanding students have all gone to participate in 'Tower Assault', where are you taking us to see my future opponents?"
Under the bright moonlight, Le Xiaolian finally realized that those few points of light were not fireflies flying towards the night sky, but rather lanterns!
The words of Shi Xun automatically transformed into a vague noise in Le Xiaolian's ears, who absentmindedly nodded while still staring blankly in the direction where the cold autumn night had vanished
Do not! Shen Xuechi, with a blank expression, suddenly extended her hand and directly pushed them out.
The frantic voices of the two school security guards lashed out like whips, striking at the backs of the seven individuals, causing everyone to bury their heads and flee even faster, as if their feet were on fire.
Da da da da - da da da da -
Le Xiaolian, with her nose almost pointing to the sky, couldn't help but shiver all over, causing the entire "sculpture" to lose its balance and sway from side to side
Le Xiaolian restrained her heart, which was about to soften, and stubbornly bit her lip
At that moment, Xi Xun was taken aback, standing still as he gazed at Le Xiaolian's figure, which kept others at a distance of a thousand miles, a hint of confusion appearing on his face for the first time
I heard that a group of statues is going to be built here, perhaps they were transported a couple of days ago. The thin school officer glanced at the statues and replied nonchalantly.
Ah! Classmate Shen Xuechi... Please, please! Move a little further ahead!" Le Xiaolian shouted anxiously while squeezing through.
Twinkle ... ... twinkle ... ...
Le Xiaolian looked up in surprise and focused her gaze on the light spot, discovering that it was rising from the direction of the Scarlet Moon Square. A gust of wind blew by, and the light spot seemed like glowing feathers, swaying gracefully.
Ah! Is it Shen Xuechi?! Le Xiaolian exclaimed in surprise, lowering her voice. ... What a stroke of bad luck...! ... To encounter this cold-as-ice person at such a critical moment! This is terrible! If she gets angry, she might do something catastrophic to the Earth, and we would all suffer the consequences! In any case, this is a very critical moment; we can only endure humiliation and bear the burden, and first, we must stabilize her!
Hearing the discussion of two school security guards in the square and the rapid sound of dress shoes approaching from afar, Le Xiaolian pressed her head down tightly, feeling as if countless ants were crawling on her scalp, sending waves of numbness through her. The palm of her hand, which was pressing down on Hao Zhenxi's head, also began to seep with a chilling sweat.
Hehehe...! I didn't expect that the brilliant and shining genius girl would be so quickly "trampled" under my feet by me, Le Xiaolian! This feeling is quite nice! All malice has vanished, and my mood is quite pleasant! Hahahaha!
Not bad! Le Xiaolian seemed to recall something and responded without thinking. Today, the homeroom teacher specifically instructed that under no circumstances should we sneak off to watch 'Attack on the Tower', otherwise we would face disciplinary action for violating school rules
"Xiao Lian, no! I dare not move!" Hao Zhenxi looked tearfully at Zheng Yuanqi and Le Xiaolian, who had already climbed over the wall, her voice lowered with a hint of a sob: "As soon as I move... my head starts to spin!"
The night is as tranquil as water, with a bright moon casting its clear light across the boundless, deep blue sky. Under the canopy of the heavens, the brightly lit "Scarlet Moon Square" is surrounded by clusters of roses that bloom fervently regardless of the season, resembling a crescent of crimson.
A little bit ... ... sacrifice ? ! '' Le Xiaolian stared in astonishment at the bizarre figure before her, her emotions thrown into utter chaos by his few words
After Le Xiaolian had vented her frustrations in a straightforward manner, she turned her head and cast a glance at Shi Xun, as if she found him distasteful, and quickened her pace to walk ahead.
Is he ultimately an enemy or a friend
Zhenxi and Yuanqi are both my good friends. Le Xiaolian looked warily at Shi Xun, who was wearing a mischievous smile, and said fiercely, "You better not have any bad intentions! I haven't settled the score with you for that 'band-aid' incident last time! ... Also, please refrain from giving others nicknames at random!"
A round, jade-like full moon slowly ascended into the sky under the watchful gaze of the multitude, proudly overlooking the earth
Hmph, do you think that casually fabricating a story can absolve you of your previous misdeeds
However, at this moment, Le Xiaolian, who was perched at the top of the crowd, revealed an exceptionally smug smile. She first joyfully gazed at the distant sky, then slowly cast a sidelong glance at Shen Xuechi beneath her feet, and suddenly two little devilish horns sprouted from the top of her head
What should we do? We can't see anything here at all..." Le Xiaolian kept adjusting her visual angle, but found it futile. Disappointed, she turned her head and looked at Shi Xun beside her
Ah! I understand now, you have been silent all along because you had already taken it for granted! Little Cola, you are indeed quite shy!
At that moment, when Xun noticed that Le Xiaolian was also staring at him in a daze, he no longer walked away in a fierce manner, but instead, he slightly curled the corners of his mouth, revealing a sly smile
Shh—speak a little quieter! There may be school police patrolling on the road ahead
Suddenly, a gust of cold wind swept through, instantly freezing the six individuals who were packed tightly behind the statue like sardines
In an instant, it felt as if a large hand had tightly grasped Le Xiaolian's heart, as if the surrounding air had ceased to flow. However, God did not hear her prayers, and several senior students quickly approached with large strides.
Then, the indifferent camera turned unperturbed towards the other side of the wall. Unexpectedly, three other boys dressed in Xinghua High School uniforms appeared in the frame, moving in the opposite direction to He Le Xiaolian and the others, stealthily crawling towards the direction of Feiyue Square
Little Lotus
It was as if the crowd, frozen in time, finally came to their senses, like startled sparrows frantically fleeing in all directions to evade the "deadly pursuit" of the school police
Oh ... ...
At this moment, the moon has completely risen into the sky, and the bright and pure moonlight quietly spills over the camphor forest, transforming this small square clearing into a silvery expanse
Ah, this is truly terrible! Standing next to Le Xiaolian, the young man in black, who was watching everything with great interest, suddenly raised his wrist to check his watch and exclaimed in a serious tone, "In a little while, Wen Zhenhai from Xinggao and Han Qiuyue from Deya will be making their appearances! I heard that both of them are incredibly handsome!"
Shasha - Shasha -
Wait a moment! Hold on for a little while! We will be down shortly
Enough
Hao Zhenxi, are you sleeping up there
But in an instant, the anxiety and helplessness in her eyes seemed to completely evaporate! Her entire line of sight was occupied by a face that was all too familiar!
The night of the Mid-Autumn Festival has finally arrived, shyly and gracefully like a bashful maiden
"No, not at all... What's wrong?" Le Xiaolian, upon hearing the deliberately raised voice of Xu, finally came to her senses and blinked in surprise.
Without having time to think much, they crawled forward quickly like a field army attacking a bunker, pressing against the ground towards the nearby grove of camphor trees
Boss, stop arguing, or you will really attract the campus police...
Le Xiaolian shot him a fierce glance and snorted in understanding: "Looking at your expression, I can tell that all those words claiming to help me are lies! It's just boredom turning others into toys! Please leave, and let's not meet again in the future!"
"I told you I would help you fulfill your wish, didn't I? A little sacrifice is unavoidable, so you need not feel guilty!" Hearing Le Xiaolian's words, Shi Xun raised his chin with a smile that was not quite a smile, his gaze subtly revealing a hint of mockery, "What? Are you afraid? If you don't even have this little bit of courage, how will you defeat them in the future?"
At that moment, Xun raised his cheeks and cautiously surveyed the surroundings of the "Evergreen Wall." Suddenly, his eyes lit up, "If we move a little to the right... we can see the situation of the competition through the gap at the corner where the teacher's line turns..."
Hmph... a group of fools has arrived..." Behind the camera, a detached voice said dismissively
Run!
Shi Xun blinked and, as if deep in thought, said, "Oh, I understand. Someone was originally very eager to see the stepping stones of the future today, but unfortunately did not see them, which is naturally quite disappointing! However, even if we encounter a 'battle royale', what does it matter? Even if I leave, what does it matter? After all, someone will come to rescue you..."
Ugh... no," Xiao Yan Feng wrinkled his nose and shook his head, a hint of disgust in his voice, "I feel like it's the smell of those stinky frogs from Deya...
Two school security officers, muttering to themselves, continued to walk forward, guided by the light of their flashlight. Suddenly, the plump officer stopped in his tracks, raised the somewhat dim flashlight in his hand, and directed it towards a bronze statue nearby
"Are you an idiot?" Xiao Yan Feng turned his head and glared at him fiercely, exclaiming in exasperation, "If I, Xiao Yan Feng, couldn't attend the tower assault in a dignified manner, how could those ordinary people possibly qualify?! Just like that impostor at the opening ceremony, with such a low level of ability, is that even possible?"
Wow—the sky lanterns are so beautiful!" Le Xiaolian looked up at the flickering sky lanterns flying towards the moon, and couldn't help but softly exclaim, "I have heard a legend about sky lanterns. A long time ago, there was a pair of lovers who could not be together due to the numerous obstacles set by their parents. Therefore, they secretly agreed that whenever they missed each other, they would release a sky lantern to convey their feelings of longing. Later, their families discovered their agreement, and out of desperation, they had no choice but to leave home and elope together. Eventually, it was said that they transformed into two bright lanterns soaring in the sky, nestled together, blessing all the lovers in the world..." I have heard a legend about sky lanterns. A long time ago, there was a pair of lovers who could not be together due to the numerous obstacles set by their parents. Therefore, they secretly agreed that whenever they missed each other, they would release a sky lantern to convey their feelings of longing. Later, their families discovered their agreement, and out of desperation, they had no choice but to leave home and elope together. Eventually, it was said that they transformed into two bright lanterns soaring in the sky, nestled together, blessing all the lovers in the world...
Buzz
"Yuanqi, there is nothing I can do! The wall is too high! I... I am too scared to go down!" Hao Zhenxi said, looking down and lamenting in a low voice.
She opened her eyes in surprise, only to see that the cold autumn night had already turned away, perfectly blocking the gap that exposed her.
I am very eager to know
Beside a lush camphor tree next to Scarlet Moon Square, a tall young man in a white shirt gazed into the distance towards the square. He then slightly tilted his head and softly spoke to the other side of the tree trunk: "Liu, are you referring to her? ... ... "
Huff! Huff!