Chapter 005: A New Beginning (I)
The second son is named Liu Fenghua, aged 20, speaks very little, and possesses a maturity and composure that is not in line with his age
However, Li Xiaoyang is reluctant to part with his parents. If it were not for Yan Yan saying that his parents are too old and unsuitable for cultivation, Li Xiaoyang would have wanted to teach them the skills that Yan Yan taught him.
"Are you a new student?" The bespectacled youth exclaimed in disbelief, sizing up Li Xiao from head to toe. Standing at 1.88 meters tall, with dark skin and a robust physique, and with his hands empty, he hardly resembled a new student reporting in. Not to mention his appearance, which new student arrives without a large pile of luggage? Among those who came to welcome the new students, the majority were men, all of whom were strong and sturdy individuals, clearly prepared for hard labor.
Lying on his side in bed, Li Xiaoyang began to plan for the future. The primary reason for coming to school was to find a new starting point, but his mind was not focused on that at all. With most of Yan Yan's memories, he had no interest in attending university. The reason he was determined to take the university entrance exam was mainly to acquire more knowledge, which would help him secure a good job to earn enough money to provide his parents with a better living environment. At the same time, he was diligently practicing what Yan Yan had taught him. After his parents passed away, he intended to accompany Yan Yan back to its hometown and then explore the world of cultivators on other planets as described by Yan Yan.
The five individuals, including Li Xiaoyang and Hou Yong, arrived at a small tavern next to the school. Before the dishes were served, they ordered a case of beer. Due to his symbiotic relationship with Yan Yan, Li Xiaoyang had an exceptionally strong constitution, and it was a trivial matter for him to drink a thousand cups without getting drunk. After one round, he nearly incapacitated the other four. Alcohol tends to foster camaraderie, and with everyone feeling a bit tipsy, they began to introduce themselves to one another, quickly becoming familiar. However, being mindful of their first day at school, they refrained from being too reckless. After finishing a case of beer, they did not order any more alcohol.
Therefore, discovering the appropriate method is of utmost urgency. Li Xiaoyang has a vague concept, but he has been unable to grasp the core. As he pondered in a daze, the sky gradually brightened.
Li Xiaoyang's attire was quite outdated, and combined with his tall stature and ancient-looking features, he hardly resembled a student. Although the senior students saw him walking in that direction, none approached to greet him; instead, they looked at him with expressions of confusion. Some even displayed signs of timidity, seemingly believing that Li Xiaoyang had ill intentions. Indeed, Li Xiaoyang's physique was quite imposing, no wonder some people felt afraid. Some even displayed signs of timidity, seemingly believing that Li Xiaoyang had ill intentions. Indeed, Li Xiaoyang's physique was quite imposing, no wonder some people felt afraid
Oh, is this your first time in City G? What does your family do? Hou Yong is a very warm and cheerful person, casually engaging in small talk, and the two quickly became familiar with each other, while Li Xiaoyang's family background was also thoroughly uncovered. As they chatted, Hou Yong shifted the topic to Li Xiaoyang's physique: "Xiaoyang, how did you train your body to be so impressive?" It was evident that he truly envied Li Xiaoyang's strength.
Li Xiaoyang smiled brightly, and the sense of unfamiliarity that had just emerged faded considerably amidst the laughter.
A meal lasted for more than three hours, and by the time the bill came, they had become familiar enough to address each other as brothers. After all, they were all students, carefree and eager to bond. The bill was settled by Zhao Xingming; originally, Li Xiaoyang wanted to take care of it, but everyone unanimously disagreed. At a glance, they could tell from his attire that he did not come from a well-off family, so it would be inappropriate to let him pay. When they finally looked at the bill, it turned out to be over 200 yuan. Li Xiaoyang couldn't help but gasp; over 200 yuan was enough for his family in the countryside to live on for several months. This was the first time Li Xiaoyang gained a profound understanding of the high cost of living in City G.
Li Xiaoyang shook his head and said, "I didn't bring anything, it's not needed, thank you all." He had thrown all his luggage into the Flame Space, so naturally, there was nothing he needed to take.
The leader of the dormitory is Li Xiaoyang's relative, Li Zhiyuan, who is twenty-one years old. He has an unremarkable appearance and is an ordinary person. However, upon closer observation over time, one might notice a glimmer of shrewdness occasionally flashing in his eyes
The fourth brother is named Zhao Xingming, presenting the appearance of a wealthy young master, almost entirely adorned in luxury brands, clearly indicating a very good family background. However, he is quite boisterous and behaves like a child who has not yet matured
"Que'er Mountain." Seeing Hou Yong's puzzled and contemplative expression, Li Xiaoyang quickly added: "It's a small place, located in the southwest of S Province. It's not well-known, so it's normal if you haven't heard of it." With the unfamiliarity setting in, Li Xiaoyang became quite articulate. Having coexisted with the flame, he essentially possessed most of its memories, making his mental maturity significantly greater than that of his peers.
Leaving the dormitory, Li Xiaoyang jogged towards the back gate of the university. G City Polytechnic University is located in the western suburbs of the city, with a small hill a few hundred meters behind it. A winding cement path leads directly to the top of the hill. As Li Xiaoyang ran slowly along the path, the sky was just beginning to show a hint of dawn. There was not a single person on the small mountain path; it was eerily quiet. Noticing the absence of others, Li Xiaoyang immediately unleashed his peculiar movement technique, gliding several meters forward like a wisp of smoke towards the summit.
Seeing the incredulous expression on the young man with glasses, Li Xiaoyang quickly took out the admission notice
Fortunately, at that moment, he saw two large banners on either side of the entrance. The left banner read "Welcome New Students of the University of Science and Technology," while the right banner welcomed new students of a certain university. This certain university is another well-known institution in City G, which Li Xiaoyang had seen when filling out his application. Beneath both banners stood a group of individuals resembling students, dressed in clothing emblazoned with their respective school names, enthusiastically greeting those who emerged from the station looking like students. It turned out to be the senior students welcoming the newcomers.
"I really envy you; with your skills, you could easily become a captain on the basketball team. By then, those girls will be completely smitten by you." Hou Yong sighed deeply, leaving Li Xiaoyang feeling quite embarrassed
Zhang Zhengfeng looked at him with confusion, but did not inquire further. He asked the thin guy who had just patted Li Xiaoyang on the shoulder to take him back to school first. The school bus had just left after picking up a full load of passengers and had not yet returned. Since Li Xiaoyang had no luggage, it was simpler to take the public bus back directly to avoid waiting.
Upon seeing the words "University of Science and Technology," Li Xiaoyang, who had just been at a loss as to where to go, immediately found his objective and quickly walked towards the crowd on the left.
Li Xiaoyang had never seen such a beautiful girl in a picture before, and his heart began to race uncontrollably. He didn't dare to pause, smiled at the girl briefly, and then hurriedly ran up the mountain.
The car quickly arrived at the school gate. With the help of Hou Yong, I registered for dormitory allocation and collected daily necessities, keeping busy for an entire afternoon. Finally, I was able to return to the dormitory. There are four people in the dormitory, and the other three had already arrived. As soon as Li Xiaoyang entered the dormitory, he was pulled along by the others to join a dinner. Outnumbered, Li Xiaoyang was forced to go along, and he also brought Hou Yong with him to thank him for accompanying him throughout the afternoon.
However, even if Li Xiaoyang wanted to teach, there was no way to do so. After all, Yan Yan is not human, and its cultivation methods are not suitable for Li Xiaoyang's practice. Although after coexisting with Yan Yan, Yan Yan's cultivation level became Li Xiaoyang's cultivation level, no longer distinguishable from one another, many of Yan Yan's spells are not something that Li Xiaoyang, as a human, can unleash. Having a powerful cultivation without the appropriate methods is of no use; the only thing he can utilize is the spiritual energy tentacles that Yan Yan taught him. The spiritual energy tentacles are a form of energy that externalizes one's own spiritual power into a light band, used for attacking and capturing objects. Li Xiaoyang has practiced this skill very proficiently, but without Yan Yan's support, he can only release two to three tentacles at most; beyond that, it is not possible. Having a powerful cultivation without the appropriate methods is of no use; the only thing he can utilize is the spiritual energy tentacles that Yan Yan taught him. The spiritual energy tentacles are a form of energy that externalizes one's own spiritual power into a light band, used for attacking and capturing objects. Li Xiaoyang has practiced this skill very proficiently, but without Yan Yan's support, he can only release two to three tentacles at most; beyond that, it is not possible.
Until Li Xiaoyang reached the front of the group, a young man wearing gold-rimmed glasses and looking quite refined approached him, gently nodding his head and politely asking, "Excuse me, sir, may I ask what brings you here?"
After bidding farewell to Hou Yong, the four of them supported each other as they walked back to the dormitory. The three of them had also been exhausted from a day of work and had consumed quite a bit of alcohol, so as soon as they collapsed onto their beds, they fell into a deep sleep, snoring lightly in unison. Li Xiaoyang shook his head and slowly lay down on the bed; the recent movement had completely dispelled his drowsiness. The small amount of alcohol he had just consumed was far from enough to make him feel drunk, and given his constitution, he could go several days without sleep without any issues. Moreover, it was his first time sleeping in an unfamiliar place, so he felt no inclination to sleep at all.
"I haven't practiced, there are many chores at home, and it just turned out like this after doing it for a while," Li Xiaoyang said, scratching his head a bit awkwardly
Li Xiaoyang smiled faintly and said, "Are you from a polytechnic university? I am here to register."
The bespectacled young man took a look at it, and after confirming its authenticity, his expression relaxed. He returned the notice to Li Xiaoyang and said, "You are indeed a new student. Welcome to our University of Science and Technology. I am Zhang Zhengfeng, from the Student Union." As he spoke, he extended his hand.
The figure clearly heard Li Xiaoyang's footsteps, turned around to take a glance, and upon seeing that it was a man, and a man dressed so unfashionably at that, displayed a look of surprise. This was quickly replaced by a wary expression as the figure stepped aside.
Dressed in a pair of faded white trousers, a coarse cloth shirt with a patch on the shoulder, and a pair of rubber shoes, Li Xiaoyang emerged from the train. His outdated attire stood out starkly among the fashionably dressed crowd, drawing countless glances. Fortunately, the train station was filled with all kinds of people, which spared Li Xiaoyang from the embarrassment of being scrutinized. After surveying his surroundings, Li Xiaoyang squeezed through the crowd towards the main entrance.
After a sleepless night, Li Xiaoyang energetically jumped out of bed, dressed himself, and walked out. Yan Yan had mentioned that the moment the sun rises in the morning is the purest time for the yang energy in the world. At this time, attracting the yang energy from heaven and earth is most effective, and practicing at the right moment can yield twice the result with half the effort. Therefore, every morning, Li Xiaoyang would go to the fields outside the village to wait for the rising sun. Although he had now arrived in City G, this practice could not be neglected.
With empty hands, he finally squeezed out of the station. His luggage had long been thrown into the fiery space when he boarded the train. Feeling somewhat lost, he stood at the entrance, a bit bewildered, with a sense of hesitation in his heart. Having never left the confines of Que'er Mountain since childhood, this was his first time in such a strange big city. He was unfamiliar with the surroundings and had no idea where G City Polytechnic University was located. Initially, he wanted to ask someone for directions, but upon seeing the hurried demeanor of the crowd around him, he hesitated.
Li Xiaoyang originally thought that there would definitely be no one on the mountain at this time, so he confidently used this set of movement techniques. However, after turning a corner, he suddenly discovered a slender figure ahead, which startled him greatly. Fortunately, the figure was facing away from him and was slowly making its way up the mountain. Seeing this, Li Xiaoyang breathed a sigh of relief and quickly switched back to a normal pace to run up slowly.
In the memories of Yan Yan, there are countless planets in the universe suitable for life, where various forms of life exist, including humans and other bizarre creatures. Cultivators are beings who have transcended the limits of life, possessing immense power, and they can be humanoid or otherwise. Additionally, there are other forms of life, such as spiritual entities like Yan Yan, which are nurtured by the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, along with other life forms. In Yan Yan's memories, the extraterrestrial world is a vibrant and colorful realm. Every time Li Xiaoyang sees these memories of Yan Yan, he becomes extremely excited, wishing he could immediately master all of Yan Yan's abilities and then venture into that world to experience it.
Li Xiaoyang awkwardly shook hands with him, and Zhang Zhengfeng casually pulled him to the side of the table, asking someone to help him with the registration. Once the other senior brothers and sisters realized that Li Xiaoyang was a newcomer, they immediately relaxed. A small, thin guy walked over and patted Li Xiaoyang on the shoulder, saying, "Goodness, you're so strong. Have you trained before? You startled me when you walked over; I thought you were here to cause trouble." As soon as he finished speaking, everyone burst into laughter.
As soon as he sat down, Hou Yong asked, "Xiao Yang, where is your hometown?"
Zhang Zhengfeng quickly completed the registration and turned to ask, "What about your luggage? Is it at the station? Find a few people to help you carry it." As soon as Zhang Zhengfeng finished speaking, several volunteers immediately stepped forward.
The figure was that of a very beautiful girl, wearing a pure white T-shirt and a pair of tight-fitting jeans, which accentuated her slender and voluptuous figure. Her hair flowed like silk, and her exquisitely perfect features were dazzlingly beautiful
The slender fellow introduced himself as Hou Yong. He envied Li Xiaoyang's imposing physique, which was in stark contrast to his own small stature, and without further ado, he agreed. He accompanied Li Xiaoyang onto Bus 118 and even swiped two tickets.