Gu Ya arrived at the hangar absentmindedly.
He needed to visit Lie Huang Company. According to Zeng Lang, Lie Huang Company was the second-largest company under Tian Xuan Group, managed by his second brother, and mainly dealt with food processing.
Cloning people within a food company struck Gu Ya as disgusting.
Gu Ya suddenly began to worry about their meat products.
At that moment, Shi Heping arrived at the training grounds, smiling apologetically. "Came late again, hah. They didn't notify me in advance."
"Today is non-assessment training. Everyone will pair up for combat."
Shi Heping suddenly remembered Xie Fangbin's instructions. Gu Ya was too strong, so pairing him with the newcomer Tao Na might just curb his arrogance.
After all, Tao Na had years of practical combat experience.
"Gu Ya, you're with Tao Na." Shi Heping called out.
"Teacher, you're biased! You favor Gu Ya with all the good things. We want to be with Tao Na too!" Huang Bo shouted.
The brothers Lu Bo and Lu Yi shouted, "We want to be ravaged by senior Tao!"
"We want to be trampled under her feet!"
Chen Xingke exclaimed disgustedly, "Do you two have any shame?"
Yang Xiaotian rushed over, saying, "I want to be toyed with by Sister Tao too!"
Wang Zhanpeng seconded, "Let's all fight Tao Na senior. We can treat it as a learning experience."
"What the hell, do you guys have any principles?" Chen Xingke dropped the line and left, disgusted.
Shi Heping smiled and said, "Tao Na and her three teammates wiped out a 50-person Black Star Walker squad. You lot aren't qualified."
Wei Ping secretly glanced at Gu Ya. She wondered what their reactions would be if they knew Gu Ya alone had annihilated an entire bandit organization.
"Yes," Zeng Lang said blandly.
Wei Ping flinched slightly and asked, "What?"
Zeng Lang smiled at Wei Ping and said, "I know you're thinking that Gu Ya single-handedly destroyed the bandit organization, right?"
"Your thoughts are quite predictable."
Wei Ping lowered her head and stomped hard on Zeng Lang's foot, whispering, "Don't guess my thoughts."
Shi Heping laughed loudly. "Alright, don't say I didn't warn you. The five of you will fight Tao Na first. If you lose, you'll be sent back to train properly!"
The five boys excitedly climbed into their respective mechs.
Shi Heping then told Tao Na, "Don't hold back. Teach them a lesson. These boys have thicker skin than granite!"
Tao Na saluted reflexively and said, "Understood!"
"Gu Ya, who are you pairing with?" Shi Heping asked.
Gu Ya said with embarrassment and helplessness, "Teacher, I've fought them. None of them..."
"Alright, alright! You can train solo for now! We'll pair you up after Tao Na defeats them!"
After the other students left the hangar, Zeng Lang leisurely went to choose his mech.
Jiang Tingyue emerged from behind a mech.
These two, who were not a couple but had shared intimacy, looked at each other in silence.
Within a mere week, immense changes had occurred.
Zeng Lang lowered his head, preparing to leave.
Jiang Tingyue called out to him, "Do you need help?"
Zeng Lang responded with a half-smile, "You've already paid your price and gained what you wanted. We are even."
Jiang Tingyue said softly, "I know you're not reconciled. You will seek revenge."
Zeng Lang turned to face her and said, "Tingyue, even if I get back what I desire and regain my status as an Upper City resident."
"It's still impossible for us."
"I have long seen through the hypocritical friendliness of the Upper City people."
"They always wear masks, telling grandiloquent jokes."
"In my eyes, the Upper City people are too far from the ground, unable to absorb the earth's spiritual energy, and their thoughts have become corrupted."
"To put it colloquially, they are out of touch."
Jiang Tingyue asked indifferently, "Do you think I slept with you just for my family?"
Zeng Lang tilted his head to look at her. Her expression was a little wronged. He softened his tone and said, "Could it be that you also like me? You and Wei Ping, you guys..."
"Don't be foolish. I live on the edge of death every day."
"It's possible that news of Zeng Lang's death could come out any day."
Suddenly, Zeng Lang paused. A flash of inspiration struck him.
Death, so death was also a method!
Jiang Tingyue looked up and said, "I'm willing to give up my Upper City status for you!"
Zeng Lang came back to his senses and said sinisterly, "You and Wei Ping are just my pawns. Give up that idea as soon as possible."
With that, Zeng Lang turned and walked away with an impassive face.
But inside, he was deeply saddened. Tingyue, hate me and stay away from me.
Rather than liking me, it would be better to accept your family's arrangements, marry an Upper City person of equal status, and live a comfortable life.
At this moment, Huang Bo and Yang Xiaotian, having lost their matches, returned sheepishly to the hangar. From afar, they saw Zeng Lang and Jiang Tingyue talking.
Huang Bo pouted and said with envy, "Ah, why is the gap between people so large? Even though Zeng Lang has become a commoner, Jiang Tingyue is still infatuated with him."
Yang Xiaotian sighed, "You laugh at Zeng Lang for playing games, but Zeng Lang laughs at you for living a miserable life."
Both of them sighed simultaneously.
In the arena, Tao Na had effortlessly dealt with the five opponents.
She smiled sweetly, still wanting more, and said, "Anyone else strong enough? Is this all Class A has to offer?"
The other students in the arena heard Tao Na's words and looked towards Gu Ya.
Chen Xingke shouted, "Gu Ya! Someone wants to challenge your status as Class A's battle god!"
Fan Mengtian said, "Gu Ya, show your 'Jungle Butcher' spirit! Bring honor to us guys!"
Wei Yongji said, "Sister Tao Na, you're only fighting the bottom-ranked guys in Class A. Those with real strength disdain fighting girls."
Mei Shanli shouted, "Go Gu Ya! Don't disgrace Class A!"
Gu Ya's face darkened. Damn it, am I Pikachu? Making me fight just because?
Tao Na smiled and asked, "Which mech is Gu Ya piloting?"
Everyone, with remarkable tacit understanding, pointed at Gu Ya.
"Hah!" Tao Na laughed excitedly. Suddenly, her mech erupted with energy and shot straight towards Gu Ya.
Her speed was incredible, and her attack posture was textbook.
Gu Ya reacted defensively in an emergency.
Unexpectedly, halfway through her charge, Tao Na suddenly changed her mech's posture, leaped into the air, and rapidly flew behind Gu Ya.
When Gu Ya looked up,
Tao Na was already diving down, attacking from behind.
Truly a seasoned veteran, experienced and unpredictable!
Gu Ya quickly turned, drew his beam saber, and slashed forward to meet her.
Tao Na was also startled by Gu Ya's agility. She hadn't expected someone in Class A to have such reaction speed; the previous five boys were no match.
Tao Na, halfway through her dive, evaded urgently, flying towards Gu Ya's side, trying to find his weak spot.
Gu Ya quickly retreated two steps, dodging her first wave of attacks.
This girl is not simple!
Tao Na landed cleanly and immediately charged forward in a low stance.
Gu Ya raised his saber to block.
Their beam sabers clashed, creating explosive sparks.
The moment they made contact, both immediately retreated and then charged at each other.
This girl, though seemingly gentle, was internally very strong, likely forged in the crucible of battle.
Their weapons met angrily again. Gu Ya retreated and rapidly flew into the air.
Tao Na reacted instantly, giving chase.
Her strength was comparable to Ye Ying's!
Despite being pinned, Gu Ya remained calm, analyzing Tao Na's personality traits.
Tao Na charged, attacking Gu Ya's feet from below with her auxiliary thruster.
But at that moment, Gu Ya's mech vanished without warning.
All the observing students cried out in astonishment, as if they had seen a ghost.
"How did he do that! Gu Ya suddenly appeared behind Tao Na? I didn't even blink!" Chen Xingke exclaimed in surprise.
As soon as he spoke, Gu Ya, brandishing his saber, swung down with a fierce blow.
Tao Na was not intimidated by Gu Ya. She calmly dodged urgently, deflecting most of Gu Ya's force, and flew forward.
At this moment, Gu Ya, like a grim reaper, descended above Tao Na and firmly clasped onto her mech.
Simultaneously, his beam saber was placed at her neck.
"Still want to fight?" Gu Ya asked calmly.
Tao Na fell silent. Her mech's main thruster stopped. It seemed she had surrendered.
Returning to the ground, Gu Ya went back to the hangar alone.
Gazing at Gu Ya's receding back, Tao Na suddenly felt an inexplicable surge of emotion.
She recalled her true mission: to go to Wuxu City's Dong Yonggu Zhi Lan Academy, discover an outstanding mecha pilot, and find any means to bring them back to Zhuo Yuan City.
...
Gu Ya had just returned to the hangar.
Zeng Lang walked up and said in a low voice, "I've thought of an excellent way to break this deadlock."
"It can help us accelerate our revenge."
Gu Ya's interest was piqued. He grabbed Zeng Lang, urging him to speak quickly.
"Let me die!"
Zeng Lang's smile was filled with excitement.
His eyes even seemed to glow.