High-level martial arts: I can choose Hextech equips.

Li Rufeng stood in front of the pale green curtains, his expression serious.

"Congratulations, but unfortunately the military academy won't award you for that reason."

Lin Shuxuan gave a perfunctory reply and lay down on the single bed fully clothed. Since arriving at the military academy, he had encountered more and more mysteries.

Take the previous mech competition as an example. He clearly didn't know any operation skills, but he was able to directly control his personal mech in the battle network through willpower.

This is clearly not normal.

I recall the anomaly when I logged into Battle.net.

Could it be related to this smart bracelet? Is it connected to the Battle.net platform developed by the Federal Luo family?

This virtual reality technology is similar to the methods used by the Star Orbit Society. It is unknown how the Rock Group achieved this.

If only he could understand how the Battle.net platform works... Lin Shuxuan needs an inside man from the Luo Group.

Under the current circumstances, he really had no interest in unraveling the truth behind the dormitory ghost stories with Li Rufeng.

"Where there's a shadow, there's a light source. I've used instruments to collect directional data and calculate information; I already know where the shadow appeared. Will you come with me?"

Li Rufeng narrowed his almond-shaped eyes, seeing Lin Shuxuan's lack of interest, and threatened:

"I just helped you win the Battle.net regional tournament, and I haven't transferred the prize money to you yet."

"You wretched creature! How dare you threaten me with this..." Lin Shuxuan's weakness was exploited.

"Where's Qin Yuanba? Have him go with you."

"He has just accepted the Daoist path and needs to return to his family every night to recuperate."

"Where's Lu Xiaoguo? Never mind, never mind."

Seeing that Li Rufeng was about to go berserk upon hearing the name, Lin Shuxuan astutely stopped the conversation.

"This is the only time. If the truth isn't found, then let it go."

Li Rufeng smiled, and a gentle breeze from the back mountain stirred his long hair, which was tied in a ponytail, giving him an indescribable air of elegance and freedom.

......

Midnight, the hill behind the dormitory.

Lin Shuxuan climbed up the broken stone steps.

The stone slabs were rough and damp, with a thin layer of sand covering the steps, leaving footprints as the two people walked.

Are you sure the coordinates are on the back mountain?

Their dormitory faced a lush green mountain, a place rarely visited by people. Lin Shuxuan only saw couples dating at the foot of the mountain late at night.

Just by looking at this mountain road, you can tell that no one ever passes by on ordinary days.

Otherwise, footprints would definitely be left behind.

"Have faith in science."

Li Rufeng, who was leading the way, spoke loudly.

"These coordinates are derived from mathematical formulas; they are absolutely correct!"

Why would someone who believes in science believe that "ghosts don't attack beds"... Lin Shuxuan is speechless.

The martial artists' physiques resembled those of a crane, making the steep mountain paths seem like flat ground to ordinary people.

Soon, a garbage recycling station appeared before the two of them.

"We're here, this is it."

Lin Shuxuan surveyed the garbage station in front of him, the sour, rotten stench filling his nostrils. He noticed several spotlights around him.

"The military academy's announcement was correct; it must be the shadow of staff handling garbage at midnight."

Having discovered the truth, he turned to leave, but Li Rufeng remained in the same spot.

"wrong!"

He crossed his arms, staring at the garbage station as he explained.

"These stations automatically process waste through pipes, eliminating the need for manual handling."

"Moreover, there's only one path leading up the mountain, covered in sand but without any footprints. There's definitely more to the story!"

Several pipes were exposed at the garbage station in front of us, slowly transporting waste with the sound of engines.

This place does indeed look like a fully automated transfer station... Lin Shuxuan observed for a moment and asked:

"So what are your plans next?"

"wait!"

"..."

At midnight, Lin Shuxuan looked pale and sickly.

This is the first day he has been so lax since the start of the season.

I should be practicing the Dragon Fist Heart Sutra right now, or at least cultivating my relationship with Ye Lingyue and Hai Lanlan... Lin Shuxuan's mentality exploded as he smelled the sour, rotten stench in the air.

Martial artists have keen senses, and the feeling of being in close contact with household garbage is definitely not pleasant.

He also saw a silicone girlfriend.

How many heartless men are there in this world... Lin Shuxuan despises scumbags.

"They're here!"

Li Rufeng spoke softly.

After that, a rustling sound reached Lin Shuxuan's ears.

Li Rufeng's perception was even more acute than mine... Was it due to the difference in their paths to enlightenment...? Putting aside his guesses, he carefully discerned the source of the sound.

A soft, rustling sound came from beneath my feet, from under that pile of garbage.

Holding my breath, as the sound drew closer, a figure appeared.

Li Rufeng shot forward and captured his opponent in an instant.

"Tell me! Why do you dress up as a ghost and scare me every night?!"

Lin Shuxuan pulled the angry beauty away.

"I don't think he did it on purpose."

By the dim light, he examined the humanoid creature in front of him.

It felt as if he had rolled dozens of times in the mud, his clothes and filth mixed together and clung tightly to his body.

He has bald patches on his head, and his speech is unclear; he can only make muffled noises.

Even after being captured by Li Rufeng, he still tightly clutched a bag of leftover fast food containers.

"Who are you? What are you doing here?"

But the savage seemed unable to communicate. He twisted his body and began rummaging through the garbage heap again.

His shadow blocked the light on the ground, casting a human-shaped shadow in the distant dormitory.

This is the truth behind the strange tale that has troubled Yu Xin and Li Rufeng for so long.

But what exactly happened...? Why would there be such a person at the Federal Military Academy...? Lin Shuxuan was puzzled.

Li Rufeng, standing to the side, suddenly realized what was going on.

"I've remembered another rumor."

"The nights on Tianbang Star are a carnival of another world. After midnight, ghostly figures emerge from the ground."

What a ridiculous rumor... Lin Shuxuan was speechless, but Li Rufeng was very serious.

"Should we go take a look? At the other world that's been circulating in the Federation's capital?"

Following the gaze, one could see the passage that the savage had crawled out of.

It was dark and deep, as if it led straight to the deepest hell.

"Since we're already here, let's go take a look."

Anyway, I'll take a shower when I get back... Lin Shuxuan leaped into the passage, and Li Rufeng followed closely behind amidst the 'wild man's' whimpering sounds.

The passage bends downwards.

As they descended, the pain and torment gradually solidified into a tangible form.

Lin Shuxuan experienced this emotion.

Suddenly, I felt a surge of heartfelt joy.

......

As the night breeze blew, Luo Jiuli finished her training and competition that lasted all night.

I shuffled wearily toward my dorm room.

Turning onto a cobblestone path shaded by greenery, a two-story villa comes into view.

Military academies do not allow the exchange of currency for credits, but purchases that improve living conditions, such as villas, are permitted.

In the center of the lavishly decorated living room, a pale pink gaming pod lies quietly.

I'm still too weak... Thinking of that boy's incredibly arrogant mockery during the competition earlier in the day... Luo Jiuli felt a sharp pain in her heart.

Her gaming skills are unparalleled; she can tell at a glance whether her opponent is a novice or not.

On the surface, she was defending against Li Rufeng's attacks, but in reality, she was also multitasking, preparing to defend against the new mobile suit's shots.

But her opponent aimed too quickly and accurately, leaving her no time to defend.

With such micro-management skills, her opponent must be a master of the same level as her!

But she remained completely still from the start of the game! What an utter disgrace! ...Luo Jiuli gritted her teeth in frustration and decided to enter the game pod to continue training.

A sweet and lovely girl, whose looks were just as good as hers, walked out from the inner hall.

"Jiu Li, you'll be back!"

The girl was as lively as a chirping sparrow.

"Let me tell you, I found an incredibly cute guy on the forum!"

Luo Jiuli narrowed her eyes slightly and swayed her twin ponytails. Apart from online gaming, she had never been interested in anything else.

But since it was her best friend's recommendation, she was prepared to say a few words of praise.

My best friend handed me a video of Lin Shuxuan.