Storm of Gods

Chapter 81 Academic Studies First
Luo Xue frowned. Because she was grateful for his past help and because of his identity in the Secret Fortress, she had been quite indulgent towards Li Xin. She felt that Li Xin lacked discipline and a sense of responsibility.

But considering the other person's experience, why should they be expected to take responsibility and discipline? It's good enough if they're not cynical. Luo Xue has been trying to make peace with herself these past few days. If it weren't for the pressure of the Four Nations Tournament, she wouldn't have had such thoughts at all. The main problem is that the pressure is too great.

She and Zhao Qing were in a difficult situation. Li Xin was a surprise weapon, but she wasn't too sure how surprising he could be. Their last encounter meant that Li Xin's skills were not bad and that he was more mature than Nan Kai and the others. After all, with the foundation of the Secret Fortress and the Eye of Insight, he was good enough for a position. She shouldn't ask for too much. This was her responsibility, not Li Xin's.

Thinking of this, Luo Xue smiled and tucked a stray strand of silver hair behind her ear. "I have good news too. Want to hear it?"

Li Xin looked at Luo Xue with anticipation. Was she going to give him money?

“Kales, do you remember her?” Luo Xue asked.

"Huh?" Li Xin was a little disappointed. Not getting paid was hardly good news. He shook his head.

Luo Xue was stunned. What the heck? Kares said...

“Let’s spar again sometime before the other teams arrive, so I can have a better understanding,” Luo Xue said.

She wasn't joking when she assigned tasks. Li Xin has the strength of the Eye of Insight, but there are big differences between different Eyes of Insight. She needs to know how much overall combat power he has left and where his main advantages lie, so that she can make targeted arrangements.

“Okay,” Li Xin said, “What’s wrong with him? He suddenly seems like a different person.”

"Although this Four Nations Tournament was initiated by the Zhao family, it has attracted attention from all sides through the efforts of certain individuals. The Hundred Martial Arts Hall has always wanted to expand its branches. If it weren't for the Archbishop's promotion, they would have already come this time. Therefore, the result is very important to all parties. We cannot give the other side an excuse. Other grudges should be put aside for the time being. Moreover, it concerns the reputation of Grand Governor Luther. I cannot lose!" Luo Xue said earnestly.

"You admire Luther a lot?"

"Yes, from the bottom of his heart, he changed this country and gave many ordinary people the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. Don't you think we should defend him?"

Looking at Luo Xue's glowing face, Li Xin touched his nose with a bit of shame... He really didn't.

The world is very unfriendly to him. It feels like the limit of nine years of compulsory education is that he doesn't become cynical and turn evil.

Everyone has to fight. This test will be more brutal than ever before. Zhao Qing's tone is getting louder and louder, and he occasionally starts to criticize. However, Li Xin can sense that he is not just making a fuss over nothing, but looking for problems. This is very important to the Zhao family, to the Archbishop, and even to Lao Luo. As the Grand Disciplinary Officer, he has achieved such results as soon as he took office, and he deserves some credit for that, since he was the one who recommended him.

...Thinking about this, Li Xin also felt somewhat involved.

Since the rest of the time was for training, Li Xin asked Luo Xue for leave and went to the library to read.

She agreed verbally, but Luo Xue really didn't think Li Xin was a book lover. Yet he really did spend most of his time in the library. Was there something wrong with her thinking?
Why do people who come from the Secret Fortress like to read?

The library was quite crowded. The Hextech atmosphere at the Tianjing Academy was indeed much stronger than in other places. Various blueprints and documents were available for public borrowing. In the library, Li Xin felt a bit like he had returned to his original world. He also picked up a lot of newspapers and several books that seemed to be related to Luther. Most of them were useless, but as long as there was a piece of useful information, it would be very helpful to him.

As Li Xin read on, he kept yawning. Most of the articles in the newspaper were praising him, which seemed to be the same everywhere. As he read on, Li Xin started to feel drowsy. When he opened his eyes, it was already dark.

Damn, I hope I don't miss lunch.

so far so good.

After eating and drinking his fill, Li Xin returned to his dormitory and found it deserted. He then strolled home, feeling like a homebody.

Seeing Li Xin return, Lin Fei was very happy and suddenly asked, "You didn't skip class, did you?"

"How could that be? Our Black Rose event is over, and I was the first to finish, so the president gave me a day off!" Li Xin said.

Lin Fei nodded in satisfaction. "I'll cut you some fruit. I remember the Academy sends your grades home every semester. If you do well, you'll get a surprise!"

Surprise? Li Xin patted his head, wondering what he was thinking.

???

Will the grades be sent home?
What the hell? What kind of idiot came up with these rules? They're already in the Order of the Fathers and they're still doing this?
I've been skipping classes and taking leave under the guise of Black Rose. I was so busy with the night patrols that I hardly ever showed up. I hope this won't get me into trouble.

Yukine would usually have pounced out like a little rabbit by this time, but she's in her room taking a class right now, poor thing.

Lin Fei kept the house spotless. Although conditions were poor in the underground city, once life stabilized, Lin Fei would tidy up and decorate the house. Now that conditions were better, her love of beauty as a woman had also come to the fore. Although the things she bought were not necessarily expensive, the layout was aesthetically pleasing. Li Xin had a good eye for things.

Of course, the most beautiful one is the hostess. How can such a simple silk nightgown look so good? It turns out that beauty has little to do with clothes. Aunt Fei's charm is becoming more and more irresistible.

"Eat up, what are you standing there for?"

"Oh," Li Xin obediently ate the fruit, "Aunt Fei, have you struck it rich? You can afford to eat this now?"

Li Xin has seen several kinds of fruit in the market, and they are extremely expensive.

"We have to thank Casey for this, because she's been coming here often lately, and our purchasing agent business has picked up," Lin Fei said.

She had only made up a mysterious persona, but there are no secrets in the community. As soon as she made a little money, some people became jealous and started spreading rumors, saying that she used her body to do this and that. But as Casey visited more and more often, these rumors disappeared immediately and were replaced by compliments.

Lin Fei lived in the family compound of the Night Patrol members, and Casey was also a Night Patrol member. Her family was one of the most powerful in Tianjing, and people were eager to curry favor with her. In the past, having Lin Fei do their shopping for them was somewhat of a favor to her, and they would often do favors in front of Lin Fei.

Although they were bossy, the women here weren't all fools; they were able to keenly perceive Lin Fei's financial situation.

But things are different now. She and Casey are good friends, so this is genuine help. Many times, what women care about is not money, but the publicity and face.

As business improved, Lin Fei became more restrained and stopped doing personal shopping for just anyone. The most annoying thing was the increasing harassment, but she could handle most of the minor issues. Given her current status and relationships, she wouldn't really go too far as to cause trouble.

"Look at what you're eating." Lin Fei reached out and wiped Li Xin's mouth. "Casey brought some books and newspapers for you to read in your room, saying they're for you to enjoy."

Li Xin nodded. Lin Fei's hands, which had become rough due to life's hardships, were gradually regaining their luster and smoothness. After all, she was young and had a good foundation. It really depends on the person; with a little care, they would recover quickly. "What are you looking at? Do you think they're rough?"

"How could that be? Aunt Fei is so beautiful I can't even look at her directly," Li Xin said with a smile, peeling the fruit.

"If you used all that smooth talk on girls, you wouldn't still be single!"

Li Xin was speechless. Why was he in such a hurry? "I... prioritize my studies!"

"Oh, really? Then you'd better not do anything reckless tonight..."

"I don't!"

"Okay, you didn't." Lin Fei smiled brightly, happy to see Li Xin's hesitant expression. Seeing that Li Xin was about to get angry, she quickly tried to suppress her laughter, but couldn't hold it in and laughed again, her full and fair body trembling.

"Ahem, Aunt Fei, I've finished eating and I'm going to read!" Li Xin couldn't stay any longer.

Back in his room, looking at the Hextech Bird Report and the two books by Luther that Casey had sent, he focused his energy on finding the core clues to this world.

Five minutes later, Li Xin was fast asleep, and the newspaper had drifted to the side.

(End of this chapter)