Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

Chapter 48 What a coincidence!
A huge grilling pan sits on the table, topped with a three-foot-long, plump grilled fish, surrounded by various side dishes. The charcoal fire burns beneath the iron pan, and the boiling broth releases the mixed aroma of the grilled fish.

Even though the fish skin was roasted to a golden brown color, Gao Wu could still see the six-pointed gold stars on it.

He was somewhat surprised: "Is that a Venus spot?"

The golden star grouper is a deep-sea fish from another world, known for its delicious flesh. It is said that this golden star grouper is very difficult to catch and is very expensive.

I wonder how much a three-foot-long golden star spot would cost!
"Ah."

Song Mingyue picked up her glass and gestured to Gao Wu, "To celebrate, to thank you for your help all this time, cheers!"

The golden-red liquid in the Margaux glass was beautiful; after a slight ripple, it released a rich aroma that even overpowered the strong fragrance of the grilled fish.

Gao Wu didn't know what kind of wine it was, but he knew it must be a good wine, the kind that's very expensive.

He raised his glass and lightly clinked it with Song Mingyue's, "To our friendship, cheers!"

The two drank it all in one gulp, and the surging alcohol made Song Mingyue's fair face flush red, while Gao Wu seemed unaffected. His physique was simply too strong, giving him a huge advantage when it came to drinking.

Song Mingyue exhaled a soft breath of alcohol, then raised her glass again and said, "Let's drink to friendship again. No, to my only friend in the world, let's drink three glasses in a row."

She readily drank three cups, and Gao Wu followed suit. He felt that Song Mingyue was unusually excited today. Didn't she say she hadn't killed the alien spirit?
He didn't ask any questions; it would be too much of a downer to talk about anything else at this point. He'd rather drink first.

After four cups of wine, Song Mingyue's earlobes and neck turned red, and her bright eyes were slightly tipsy.

In this state, Song Mingyue looks like a normal young girl, charming and cute.

Gao Wu finally couldn't help but ask, "What's got you so happy? Didn't you manage to kill the alien spirit?"

"The alien spirit's root was in the Void Realm, but I destroyed its body. Although the alien spirit was not destroyed, my spiritual power has achieved a breakthrough."

Speaking of this, Song Mingyue's blushing face broke into a happy smile.

She had waited a very long time for this day. Finally, she successfully took this step and entered a new realm.

From now on, the world will be vast and the complicated family relationships that have troubled her will no longer matter.

The joy she felt was beyond words. She could only share this joy with Gao Wu.

However, the inability to explain in detail makes the joy of sharing somewhat less meaningful.

Although Gao Wu didn't know the details, he understood one thing: for the aloof and indifferent Song Mingyue to open her heart, it must be a very happy and wonderful thing.

He was very happy for Song Mingyue, and without asking any questions, he simply drank with her.

"Unfortunately, we were unable to truly slay the alien spirit."

Song Mingyue said with some regret, "I'm afraid we won't be able to find the entrance to the Void Realm anytime soon."

"It would be good if you succeeded. A virtual realm would be a problem for me too." Gao Wu didn't care much about it. Having a virtual realm would be good, but he didn't have the strength to operate a virtual realm space.

If we consider the virtual space as an unfinished building, even if it were given to ordinary people for free, they wouldn't have the funds to complete it.

The value of a virtual realm is far greater than that of an unfinished building. If others knew that he possessed a virtual realm space, it would be a huge problem for him.

“Normally, the alien spirit cannot escape. Perhaps the alien spirit has an owner and a foundation in the Void Realm, which is why it can cross space to escape.”

Song Mingyue thought for a moment and said, "Some believers of demon gods will worship other spirits and then control them in some way. In the future, you must be careful when you encounter someone who is tainted by the aura of other spirits, as this person may be a believer of demon gods."

"Mmm." Gao Wu nodded obediently. He knew nothing about the supernatural beings, so he was sure he could trust Song Mingyue.

After chatting about the supernatural for a while, Song Mingyue suddenly asked, "You want to go to Anjing University?"

"Hmm." Gao Wu looked at Song Mingyue with some confusion. Why did this older sister suddenly bring this up? Did she have a way to help him get a guaranteed admission?
“Then I’ll go to Anjing University too.” Song Mingyue originally wanted to leave Beizhou and get away from the Song family, but today she changed her mind. Being with her classmate Gao Wudang was more important than getting away from Beizhou.

"Oh..." Gao Wu chuckled dryly, "I don't have enough points, so I might not be able to go."

“I have a good relationship with my grandfather, so I can ask him to write you a letter of recommendation. As long as you can pass the interview, that will be fine.” Song Mingyue was quite confident in Gao Wu; she was sure he could pass the interview with his abilities. “That’s not a good idea…” Gao Wu really didn’t want to trouble Song Mingyue any further. “I want to participate in the Xuetao Cup. If I can win the championship, I’ll have enough points to take the entrance exam for Anjing University.”

"That works too." Song Mingyue nodded in agreement. Like Gao Wu, she disliked asking for favors. It was always better to solve things herself.

When this topic came up, Gao Wu thought of Huang Hai and recounted the events of the day. "What do you think Huang Hai is trying to do?"

“Jinsheng Hotel is a public arena, and you’re quite famous now, so Huang Hai shouldn’t dare to act recklessly.” Song Mingyue was also somewhat puzzled by this.

It's hard to believe that Huang Hai intended to harm Gao Wu. Gao Wu is currently riding high, and if something happens to him, Huang Hai definitely won't escape.

Gao Wu and Song Mingyue chatted and drank, eventually finishing all four bottles of Golden Leaf Wine that Song Mingyue had prepared. Song Mingyue was so drunk that she was unsteady on her feet, while Gao Wu was fine.

However, the wine and fish were rich in source energy particles and various energies, which made him feel slightly tipsy even with his constitution...

Tonight, he and Song Mingyue only drank and chatted, without any intimate behavior, but he still enjoyed himself very much.

Everyone was relaxed and at ease. The casual conversation, though without a specific theme, was a feeling that overflowed from the depths of their hearts. True friends were revealed at this moment, which was both touching and joyful.

"It's getting late, and it's not safe outside. You can rest in the guest room." Seeing Gao Wu nod in agreement, Song Mingyue smiled happily, turned around, and floated upstairs.

Gao Wu also took his sword and went to the guest room. He came almost every day and was already very familiar with the villa.

The second floor has guest rooms, and there's a maid's room around the corner. The master bedroom is on the third floor. His guest room is the largest, and it also has a small living room, a dressing room, a bathroom, and a balcony—it's very well-equipped.

After resting in his room for a while and waiting for the effects of the alcohol to wear off, Gao Wu took his sword and went to the martial arts hall on the first floor. Both wine and fish were highly nutritious, and he needed to undergo intense training to digest and absorb their energy.

Aunt Lan watched Gao Wu practice on the second floor for a while. Seeing that Gao Wu had been practicing for more than an hour and showed no sign of stopping, she went to the master bedroom to find Song Mingyue.

Song Mingyue had just taken a shower and was sitting on the bed in her bathrobe, covering her head. She had drunk too much that night; her mind was clear, but her body couldn't handle the alcohol. This made her feel even worse.

Aunt Lan went over and gently massaged Song Mingyue's head. She sighed and said, "This young man is really hardworking. He drank so much Golden Leaf Wine, yet he still managed to finish all his daily homework diligently. Truly extraordinary!"

“Gao Wu is extraordinary.” Song Mingyue didn’t take it to heart. If Gao Wu hadn’t had this perseverance, he wouldn’t have achieved what he has today.

Seeing Song Mingyue's attitude, Aunt Lan was a little worried: "Are you really going to choose Gao Wu? Isn't it too early?"

“He’s my friend, there’s no question of choosing him or not.” Song Mingyue didn’t want to discuss this topic; she felt it was pointless.

"Sigh..." Aunt Lan sighed softly. Letting a boy stay overnight at home would be too bad for Song Mingyue if word got out.

Moreover, this matter cannot be kept secret at all. If the security guards at the entrance of Yunhu Villa don't see Gao Wu leave, they will spread rumors everywhere.

“Aunt Lan, I’m all grown up now. You don’t need to worry about these little things.” Song Mingyue understood Aunt Lan’s thoughts; she was worried that if her reputation was damaged, she wouldn’t be able to find a good husband.

She was quite dismissive of this. Although Aunt Lan was a mid-level warrior, she could hardly understand her thoughts, let alone know that she had truly grown up.

At this point, there are no problems even without family support. There's just no need to tell Aunt Lan all this…

The next day, Gao Wu woke up and ran around in the training hall for a little over an hour to complete his daily training.

After having breakfast with Song Mingyue, Gao Wu rode his bike to school. There were far fewer onlookers today, and it felt much more natural to talk to him.

In the afternoon, Gao Wu arrived at the martial arts hall early to train. He hadn't fully digested the wine and fish from yesterday, and he needed high-intensity training.

He was lifting weights like crazy when he suddenly felt a chilling aura.

The martial arts hall had no air conditioning, and the temperature was probably several degrees below zero. This sudden chill had a sinister, eerie quality, almost serpentine.

Gao Wu looked up and saw Coach Huang Hai walking towards him. His heart skipped a beat: "Could it be such a coincidence?!"

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