Starforce Warriors

Chapter 499: Caught In The Act?

Li Xiaofei arrived at Zhendan University.

“Come on, accompany me for some cultivation,” Ren Dong said, grabbing his hand and leading him toward the shared light core mainframe room. “My cultivation progressed the fastest when we used to spar together... You have to help me.”

Li Xiaofei chuckled and agreed. At the moment, he didn’t have anything particularly pressing to attend to. It was a good chance to experience university life.

Compared to the rigid, ascetic, and ancient education model of White Deer Academy, Zhendan University’s open, modern, inclusive, and free learning environment was much closer to Li Xiaofei’s ideal of what a university should be.

The two arrived at the lightcore mainframe room. They used Ren Dong’s borrowed student card to gain access, enter the lightcore pod, and log into the virtual network. They selected the training ground scenario and began sparring.

This time, the primary goal was to help Ren Dong cultivate the Divine Illumination Sutra. Li Xiaofei had chosen this martial art specifically for her, since it suited her talents and abilities perfectly.

The two trained together all morning in the virtual scenario of the Great Snowy Mountain. By the end of the session, Ren Dong had successfully reached the beginner level, gaining a basic understanding of the Divine Illumination Sutra.

At noon, the two went to the cafeteria for lunch. As expected, they ran into Gong Qian again. His face was dark, but this time, he didn’t approach them. After realizing Li Xiaofei’s strength, Gong Qian knew he couldn’t match him in a direct confrontation, so he refrained from provoking them.

Even so, Gong Qian, who had already laid out plans to deal with Li Xiaofei, found his jealousy boiling over when he saw the two laughing and chatting together. His emotions churned like a stormy sea, threatening to drown him in his own envy.

At 2 p.m., Ren Dong went to attend a mandatory class. Li Xiaofei waited for her outside at the sports field. On the field, a group of students was playing an intense game of soccer.

In this era, thanks to cultivation enhancing physical strength, speed, and reflexes, soccer had become even more competitive and enjoyable to watch. Although the sport now included some new rules to accommodate the changes, it still held Li Xiaofei’s attention as he watched with great interest.

Many students cheered and shouted in support of their teams around the field. Notably, a number of bright and lively girls dressed in breezy summer outfits stood at the sidelines, loudly encouraging their boyfriends on the field.

“Hello, do you like to play soccer?” A crisp, clear voice suddenly called out.

Li Xiaofei turned to see a girl with long, flowing hair and a pleated skirt. Her face was refined and elegant, exuding a natural charm. She smiled warmly at him.

Li Xiaofei glanced around to make sure there was no one else nearby.

“Are you talking to me?” he asked, slightly surprised.

The girl laughed softly, covering her mouth with her hand before extending it confidently.

“Of course.” She said with a smile. “Let me introduce myself. I’m Lin Weiran, a sophomore in the Swordsmanship Division.”

“Li Xiaofei,” he replied, shaking her cool, delicate hand.

Her skin was cold to the touch.

“Which division are you in?” Lin Weiran asked, her tone bright and curious.

"I'm not from your university," Li Xiaofei said, his gaze returning to the soccer match. His tone was indifferent as he added, "I’m just an ordinary guy, not even close to the level of you elite students from a prestigious university."

Lin Weiran smiled. “I don’t think you’re ordinary. There’s something very special about your aura.”

“Then you’ve got it wrong,” Li Xiaofei replied. “I couldn’t be more ordinary. I only have one strength.”

Lin Weiran’s cheeks flushed pink. “And what strength might that be?”

Li Xiaofei glanced at her and said, “Why ask when you already know?”

Lin Weiran gave a soft huff, pretending to be shy. “Then, can I see it for myself?”

Li Xiaofei chuckled lightly.

“For some reason, my luck with women has been exceptional these past two days,” he said, looking directly at her. “You’re the second person in two days to confess to me.”

Lin Weiran replied earnestly, “It’s because you’re so handsome and have such a unique presence. Just one look, and you’re unforgettable.”

“Heh,” Li Xiaofei smirked as he turned his attention back to the soccer field. “Who sent you?”

Lin Weiran’s expression faltered slightly, her smile stiffening for a moment before she quickly recovered. “No one sent me. I just saw you earlier, and I felt something, so I came over to say hello.”

“Is that so? Look into my eyes,” Li Xiaofei said with a faint smile.

Instinctively, Lin Weiran lifted her gaze to meet his. There was no denying that the young man before her stood out from the crowd. His eyes were especially mesmerizing. They were as deep as the starry sky and as dark as an endless abyss. They were breathtaking...

Without realizing it, Lin Weiran found herself drawn into the depths of his gaze.

***

When the sound of the dismissal bell echoed through the halls, Ren Dong was the first to walk out of the classroom. She immediately saw Gong Qian waiting for her. She pretended not to notice him and began walking away, but Gong Qian swiftly moved to block her path.

“Good dogs don’t block the way,” Ren Dong snapped, anger flashing across her lovely face.

“Don’t get mad just yet. I have something important to tell you,” Gong Qian said hurriedly. “Do you know what your friend was doing while you were in class?”

“None of your business... Get lost,” Ren Dong said impatiently, clearly unwilling to entertain him.

“He’s out there fooling around with another woman, doing... indecent things. He doesn’t care about you at all. Don’t believe me? Look at this video,” Gong Qian said, raising his voice as he pulled out his light core and played a recording.

In the video, Li Xiaofei could be seen standing by the sports field, chatting and laughing with a beautiful girl in a pleated skirt. The scene caught the attention of other students leaving the classroom, many of whom stopped to watch.

Someone recognized the girl in the video and exclaimed, “That’s Lin Weiran, the Swordsmanship Division’s beauty!”

A wave of murmurs rippled through the crowd. Lin Weiran was a well-known figure in her second year and was admired by countless suitors. Rumor had it that she was exceptionally talented and had gained admission to Zhendan University from a remote base city through her hard work.

“Who’s that guy with her?” Another student asked, clearly unaware of the full context.

Even the dullest observer could see the intimacy between Lin Weiran and the boy in the video. Her gaze toward him was filled with a tender ambiguity, resembling that of a couple in love.

Could it be that the beauty from the Swordsmanship Division has already been won over?

Gong Qian seized the opportunity to raise his voice dramatically. “Ren Dong, now you understand, right? I’m the only one who truly cares about you. That guy is just a lowly thug from the slum. He’s probably out there ruining the lives of countless innocent girls...”

“Shut up,” Ren Dong interrupted sharply. “Don’t you dare slander him.”

Gong Qian’s face twisted in anger. “This is the truth! That guy’s already gone to book a room with Lin Weiran, and you’re still lying to yourself.”

The crowd erupted in shock.

Ren Dong frowned slightly. “So what if he went to book a room? That’s his freedom. He can do whatever he wants.”

Gong Qian was stunned. He had never expected such words to come from the proud and stubborn Ren Dong. For a moment, he wondered if he had misheard her.

“You think I’m lying to you?” Gong Qian shouted desperately. “I’ll take you to see for yourself right now!”

The crowd erupted in excitement, their voices blending into a chaotic clamor. Ren Dong hesitated for a moment but ultimately followed Gong Qian.

She was worried that Li Xiaofei might have fallen into some sort of trap. After all, Gong Qian and his group were utterly shameless. She knew they were capable of resorting to the dirtiest and most despicable tactics.

Some of the other students tried to follow them, curious to see what would happen, but Gong Qian’s sharp, menacing glare stopped them in their tracks.

Gong Qian and Ren Dong arrived at a residential area within the campus grounds. This part of the university housed several small motels.

“Gong, they’ve already gone in. Room 101 at Bayview No. 7.” Oof Gong Qian’s cronies from the previous night said with a knowing look, loudly pointing out the location.

Gong Qian brought Ren Dong to the room.

Bang!

He smashed the door open with one powerful kick and stormed inside.

Both Li Xiaofei and Lin Weiran were inside the room. But their condition was nothing like what everyone, including Gong Qian, had imagined.