BXBX NOVEL Chapter 240: Metamorphosis
Chapter 240: Metamorphosis
"Why not? I\'ve already reached the legal age for marriage," Bai Longfei replied smugly.
Li Xiaofei was momentarily stunned. He quickly realized that things were different from five years ago. Due to the sparse population, the government had long since abandoned the one-child policy and was now encouraging childbirth. The legal marriage age had also been lowered. As long as both parties were over eighteen, they could register for marriage.
"Uh... it\'s just a bit sudden. Congratulations, congratulations," Li Xiaofei offered his well-wishes.
"Enough with the useless pleasantries," Bai Longfei grinned at him. "The wedding is the day after tomorrow, and you have to be there. Don’t forget the wedding gift. We all know you\'re quite well-off now. As someone with good looks, you can\'t just brush me off with something cheap."
"No problem," Li Xiaofei agreed readily.
Then, the two of them headed together to the special training room for their squad. The news of Bai Longfei’s upcoming marriage had already spread among the others.
"Little Bai, didn’t you always say that marriage is a cage for those with good looks? What made you suddenly decide to voluntarily enter that cage?" Fang Buyi teased.
Bai Longfei grew even more smug as he replied, "Cages come in different forms; there\'s the damp, shabby basement and the spacious, bright five-star suite. Finding a girlfriend like Youwei is a blessing that I earned over eight lifetimes. Only a fool would choose to stay single."
Everyone immediately understood that he was blatantly showing off. So they all rushed him, pinning him to the ground and giving him a good-natured beating.
Afterward, Bai Longfei finally revealed the truth.
"The situation isn’t looking good with the star beasts attacking the city. Who knows what changes might happen in the future? Since we truly love each other, there\'s no need to overthink it. Youwei wants to get married early, settle down sooner, and give Little Du Juan a complete family. At the same time, it will also put an end to anyone still eyeing our family’s wealth and property."
"You really are one lucky bastard," Liu Xiao remarked with a sigh.
Bai Longfei just laughed. "There’s no point in being jealous, Old Liu. With that face of yours, you\'re not even in the running when it comes to looks. Trying to emulate me is out of the question."
And so, Bai Longfei was once again pinned to the ground and given a thorough beating by everyone. In the end, the group made plans to attend the wedding together. Before long, their martial arts instructor, Invincible Qin, entered the classroom and everyone quickly settled down.
The earlier banter was just a brief moment of relaxation. A warrior\'s life was always marked by the sweat of relentless cultivation. Invincible Qin began to check on everyone\'s progress in their cultivation. Fang Buyi, Bai Longfei, Ren Dong, and Bai Qiqi had all already reached the tenth stage of the Qi Refining Realm.
The four were cultivating the introductory chapter of the Five Qi Origin Technique, refining the ten qi vortices within their bodies into one, though they were progressing at a different pace.
Bai Qiqi, who had the most talent, had gone the furthest. She had already refined her ten qi vortices down to five. Bai Longfei, Ren Dong, and Fang Buyi were at a similar level, each having refined their ten qi vortices down to six.
Like Li Xiaofei, the physical strength of these four had greatly increased during this process to around 20 ding. Their combat power had also soared to around 500,000, comparable to the fifth stage of the Limit Breaking Realm. This leap in strength was akin to a butterfly finally emerging from its chrysalis.
Meanwhile, the substitute members, Du Heng, Zhuge Long, Nan Tianxing, Liu Xiao, and the others, had also reached the tenth stage of the Qi Refining Realm. It wasn\'t just them; many students at Red Flag High School had started to experience rapid progress after receiving ample resources and high-quality food supplements.
But Yan Chiyu’s strength was always an enigma. Like Li Xiaofei, she had not yet broken her shackles. However, her true combat power was so terrifying that it defied measurement.
Even Invincible Qin did not attempt to assess her cultivation level. The final results of the assessment were exceptionally gratifying.
The cultivation plan that Chen Fei and Invincible Qin had painstakingly devised was finally bearing fruit after three years of accumulation. This was the true allure of the Great Xia martial lineage. Unfortunately, few had the perseverance to see it through.
Many high school students, unable to endure the obscurity and the slow progress over those three years of accumulation or pressured by teachers eager for quick results, ultimately opted for New Martial Arts surgery or prematurely broke their shackles in pursuit of power. This often resulted in an unstable foundation, which in turn diminished their future potential.
After he finished assessing everyone’s cultivation progress, Invincible Qin’s face broke into a satisfied smile. His heart was filled with emotion. Red Flag High School had been like an experimental field. He and Chen Fei had persisted during the most challenging times, and now, the time for harvest had arrived. The cultivation data of all the students over the past three years would be meticulously compiled.
Chen Fei, who had been writing papers on ancient martial arts for over a decade, would soon be able to publish his work in the most prestigious cultivation journals of Great Xia Republic. They hoped that this paper, which represented over ten years of their effort, would inject new vitality into the practice of ancient martial arts in the country and offer a beacon of hope for all those who continued to uphold the Great Xia martial lineage.
"Continue your cultivation," Invincible Qin commanded loudly. "From today onward, you have only one goal, to win the championship. You will enter true steamroll mode and completely crush the so-called prestigious schools as you annihilate every enemy on your path in the league. You will use your actions to prove one thing to everyone..."
At that point, Invincible Qin roared, "The Great Xia martial lineage is still invincible!"
"The Great Xia martial lineage is still invincible!"
"The Great Xia martial lineage is still invincible!"
The team members were filled with fervor.
"The Great Xia martial lineage is invincible!" Li Xiaofei also raised his arm and shouted along with the crowd.
At heart, he was a martial arts fanatic with a passion for the way of the warrior, and it didn’t take much to ignite his fighting spirit. What fueled Li Xiaofei’s fervor even more was the deep, unwavering commitment of their principal and the lunatic Qin to the Great Xia martial lineage.
It was because of people like them that the legacy of Great Xia continued unbroken. The bloodline of Great Xia could endure. In a world where despicable individuals like the Ye family, who hoarded resources, power, and status for selfish gains, raised their blades against their fellow citizens and dominated the highest echelons, the presence of people like Chen Fei and Old Qin was like a beacon of light in the darkness. A small spark could ignite a great fire!
Li Xiaofei was deeply moved and swore to become the most faithful practitioner of the Great Xia martial lineage.
To carry forward the teachings of the sages! To walk the path of the immortals! So as not to disappoint the youth of his generation!
The entire Red Flag High School was immersed in this atmosphere of fervent passion. After the training session, Li Xiaofei left the school. He rode his motorcycle and headed for the city walls to assist in defending the city.
Every day, without fail, he would visit the city walls and help with the defense for at least five hours. This was a commitment he adhered to with unwavering resolve.
In the blink of an eye, the day of Bai Longfei\'s wedding arrived. Li Xiaofei, accompanied by Tan Qingying, arrived early in the morning at Qingya Pavilion. This high-end restaurant, owned by the richest woman in the region, was also the venue for the wedding ceremony.
"Hmm? Why are there so many people?"
As soon as Li Xiaofei arrived, he noticed that the restaurant was packed with people, both inside and outside.
Old Bai had mentioned that it was supposed to be a simple ceremony, with only close friends and family invited. He had mentioned that it would have no more than twenty people. But there were at least several hundred people there.
Moreover, the atmosphere seemed off. What stood out the most was that Li Xiaofei spotted Du Hongfei, a spoiled heir of the Du family whom he had beaten up before, in the crowd.
Is someone here to cause trouble?
A hint of killing intent suddenly surfaced in Li Xiaofei’s heart. It seemed some people hadn’t learned their lesson even after being beaten.