During the storytelling of ghost stories, they let go of their expressions and actions. Xi Nan even cried like a baby, probably looking really ugly.
And it was all broadcasted for everyone to see.
From that moment until the end of the competition, the smiles on the faces of the Dream Team members appeared rather forced.
The live-streaming audience was no better, with some initially enjoying the stories but later suffering from nightmares. The aftereffects included the constant feeling of someone or something lurking in the dark behind them. How were they supposed to handle this fear of nightly hauntings?
Some had developed a strong aversion to the word “ghost,” but the ghost stories told by Li ZouXing quickly spread across the Star Network. Many who were captivated by the stories gained inspiration, with some planning to create websites dedicated to such stories, secretly crediting Li ZouXing as the pioneer of ghost story narration.
A few individuals even consulted experts to inquire if the concept of a soul body was real, reasoning that if mental powers existed, why not souls?
One expert, hearing of this concept for the first time, scolded Li ZouXing with a stern face, [“Lack of common sense!”]
Supporters on the Star Network came to Li ZouXing’s defense, saying, [“He was just telling stories; who’s lacking common sense here?”]
Regarding these developments, Li ZouXing remained completely unaware.
Once the live-streaming equipment was removed, they immediately encountered two waves of people from the military.
One group was sent by Yu Meng’s subordinate, who said, “Captain would like to discuss matters related to Walter with you in more detail.”
The other group was rather unfamiliar, with a military officer at the helm who introduced himself with a friendly smile, “My name is Weiss, a subordinate of Colonel Raymond. I came in advance to get to know all of you.”
The meaning behind his words was unclear, and he seemed uninterested in competing with Yu Meng. After shaking hands and exchanging greetings, he left with a smile.
“It seems like Colonel Raymond has taken an interest in all of you,” Yu Meng’s subordinate sympathetically patted their shoulders one by one. “You must know that Raymond’s subordinates rise quickly in rank, but that’s because the missions his troops undertake are the most dangerous. The ranks they earn with their lives and blood are truly commendable. However, you are still young. I suggest that you first join other units and adapt for a while before considering Colonel Raymond’s call.”
Ah, so that was the case. They noted this information and sincerely expressed their gratitude to the military officer.
On each planet, only ten individuals could be promoted, and the Dream Team entered and exited intact. With six of them taking up most of the spots, their teacher, Mr. Wu, grinned from ear to ear.
What was even more remarkable was that among the three teams from the Chengyang Military Academy, two members from another team also advanced along with them: one was Fang Cheng, and the other was someone they didn’t recognize.
Yu Meng’s subordinate explained the situation to Mr. Wu, and they were about to board the military’s spacecraft when another group of people approached them directly.
It was Ren Qingying and her teammates.
Walking at their side, Ren Yingying smiled at them and said, “Qingying, thanks to them, I was able to get out.”
“Nice to see you again,” Ren Qingying walked straight up to Gu WenCheng, her gaze unwavering. “Gu WenCheng.”
Ren Yingying had told her Gu WenCheng’s name.
Gu WenCheng didn’t even change his expression; he simply made a nonchalant sound of acknowledgment.
His cold demeanor in front of everyone made Ren Qingying feel somewhat humiliated. “I gave you time to think. Now, tell me, how have you thought about it?”
“I only want to hear the answer that you agree.”
Ren Qingying had also advanced, and with so many members on her team, she secured a spot. The teammates who were eliminated earlier didn’t have pleasant expressions when they saw her once again bossing others around. Some even maliciously anticipated that the Dream Team would mercilessly reject her.
The members of the Dream Team put away their smiles.
Li ZouXing leaned on Gu WenCheng’s shoulder and locked eyes with Ren Qingying. “Sorry, he’s in love with someone else.”
Gu WenCheng’s heart skipped a beat, and he immediately turned to look at Li ZouXing, his gaze intense.
Ren Qingying’s expression soured. “Who?”
“WenCheng not only likes that person a lot,” Li ZouXing’s hand, resting on Gu WenCheng’s shoulder, extended even further, climbing up from his chin to caress his lips, “but they’ve also kissed, hugged, and done all sorts of intimate things together. Do you want to intervene as a third party?”
Gu WenCheng’s gaze towards him became even more passionate.
It was the members of the Dream Team who snapped back to reality. They understood that Li ZouXing was making things up to drive Ren Qingying away, so they stepped forward to help, saying, “That’s right, we even had dinner together. She’s a beautiful and gentle young lady.”
“But WenCheng usually doesn’t let us meet her,” Ling Nian sneered, “he’s possessive.”
Si Wo Lin glanced at Gu WenCheng, a spark of insight lighting up in his mind, and finally, he knew what to say, “Her cooking is delicious!”
These few words were like buckets of cold water, extinguishing the fire of emotion in Gu WenCheng’s heart.
He had thought he understood, but it turned out it was just nonsense?
He tightened his lips. How strong was Li ZouXing’s possessiveness exactly? He wanted him to feel the same possessive desire and intense jealousy that he himself felt when it came to any woman’s intimacy.
As Ren Qingying listened, she became increasingly furious. “Is that girl even prettier than me?!”
“He’s1As he and she are somewhat the same, the others thought Gu WenCheng meant “she” so they didn’t react. taller than you,” Gu WenCheng suddenly smiled, “has a better figure, and looks better when he smiles.”
“If he’s willing to let me kiss him to satisfaction obediently,” he added meaningfully, “I’d like him even more.”
He would give him his life.
“…”
Gu WenCheng’s expression couldn’t deceive anyone. Ren Qingying’s complexion changed, and after struggling to force a smile, she lost her composure, saying, “I can share you with her.”
Everyone who heard this was in disbelief. Had the young lady from the Ren family lost her mind? Share? Insert herself into someone else’s emotions and then share the same man with another woman? Ren Yingying exclaimed, “Ren Qingying!”
Ren Qingying snapped back to reality abruptly. She struggled to control her emotions and asked, “How long are you staying at Daybreak Meteor?”
The officer discreetly instructed someone to take the Dream Team away. “Leave now.”
“Stay for two days,” Ren Qingying spoke firmly, “Who sent you here?”
“Captain Yu Meng,” the officer replied, “Forgive my bluntness, Miss Ren, but this is not something you can decide with a single word.”
Yu Meng came from a family with a long history in the military and politics, and Ren Qingying couldn’t overstep her bounds.
“In that case, I’ll just follow you,” Ren Qingying grabbed two people and followed them directly. “The rest can go back on their own; don’t bother me.”
Li ZouXing only truly understood how skilled this young lady was in being clingy after experiencing it personally. “Did I say something excessive?”
“Let’s go back to our room first,” Gu WenCheng pulled him along with their teammates toward their rooms. “Don’t look back at her; she’s not worth remembering.”
The ship sent by Yu Meng to pick them up was quite large and they were assigned rooms. This was obviously not a short-term journey. Ji Yu asked one of the soldiers accompanying them, “Isn’t this the route back to Utopia Star?”
“We’re headed to another planet in the Sixth Star System,” the soldier disclosed, “There have been reports of sightings of Walter on a planet there, and it has been confirmed that there is indeed a mysterious power at work. Captain Yu Meng has gone ahead, and we’re following.”
“But this has nothing to do with us military academy students,” Li ZouXing commented.
Military academy students prioritized their mental abilities first and physical fitness second. The physical training at Chengyang Military Academy was rigorous, resulting in each of them having excellent physiques. When they stood up straight, their pectoral muscles almost burst out of their shirts.
So, even in the presence of a ship full of soldiers, they didn’t look frail or weak. The soldiers were on their best behavior because they knew they were military academy students and didn’t want to be outdone by them.
“But it’s related to you,” the soldier said, “The planet where the suspected Walter has appeared has the presence of a special element, a substance you should be familiar with called Nan.”
“You mean Shexing?”
“Yes,” the soldier pushed open the door for them, revealing three separate rooms inside, “You can assign yourselves rooms. We will reach our destination in two days.”
After the soldiers left, Li ZouXing touched his nose and asked without shame, “What is Nan?”
The pronunciation was quite strange and awkward.
“Elementary school dropout,” even Xi Nan knew this and didn’t hold back from mocking him, “This element, when used during a person’s growth period, can exponentially increase their physical strength and accelerate their growth. Some call it the ‘gift for young people’.”
However, after continuous exploitation, this substance had been protected and was now an element that no one in the entire empire was allowed to use. Over the years, even the methods of collecting Nan had likely been lost.
But Walter, who had already passed the growth period, appeared on this planet. No wonder Yu Meng thought it was related to Li ZouXing. After all, speeding up the opponent’s growth could also be a reason for Walter to search for Nan.
However, Gu WenCheng was Walter.
He had never left Li ZouXing’s side.
Gu WenCheng’s face remained calm, as if the news about the possible Walter on Shexing had nothing to do with him. “If that’s the case, I have to say, Walter is really dedicated to nurturing his opponents.”
Li ZouXing secretly scrutinized him for a long time but couldn’t see anything amiss.
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door, and Ren Qingying’s voice was relentless outside, “Gu WenCheng, I’ve come to build a relationship with you.”
This level of determination not only made Gu WenCheng uncomfortable but also put a frown on the faces of the rest of the Dream Team.
“Why is she so stubborn?” Ji Yu was getting a headache. “What should we do now?”
The knocking on the door grew louder, causing frustration among everyone.
Li ZouXing furrowed his brow and opened the holoscreen. “Switch it to a female voice for me.”
Ling Nian understood and gave him a mischievous smile as he adjusted the voice to be soft and gentle.
Several big boys smirked, and those who should have retreated into their rooms did so. Through a crack in the door, they secretly observed Gu WenCheng in the living room. Li ZouXing leaned against the dimly lit bedroom door, and in the next moment, Gu WenCheng received a communication from him.
It was a voice-only communication; there was no video.
In front of their teammates, Gu WenCheng, in an unabashed manner, called out, “Darling?”
The team members who were peeking covered their mouths and stifled their laughter. Goodness gracious, he started by calling him “baby” right away? Is he this bold?
Li ZouXing cleared his throat and, when it transmitted to Gu WenCheng’s light brain, it had already transformed into a soft female voice, “Little darling, my sweet little baby.”
Oh my goodness.
They both could endure it, but the team members who were just watching were already covered in goosebumps!
However, if they kept being this nauseating, it would be best if Ren Qingying herself gave up!
Ren Qingying shouted, “If you don’t open the door, I’ll go find someone to get your room password.”
Gu WenCheng laughed a bit through the communication and then, with a cold face, opened the door for her.
But his mood was pleasant.
My sweet little baby.
This sentence was said by Li ZouXing.
He felt that if they continued like this, the other party would be captivated by his charm soon.
