I revived the Demonic Sect in North America

In the following days, Li Ang no longer rushed around looking for part-time jobs like before, and went to see Karen almost every day after school.

Karen's schedule was not fixed, so the two of them could only make the most of every minute to practice.

The places they sought for cultivation became increasingly remote.

From their shared apartment to hourly motel rooms, and even to convenience store toilets.

From the park restroom to the back seat of the used Ford Karen bought herself.

On one occasion, the two even dared to hide in the park's woods and practice their skills while Karen was on night patrol.

With the combined effects of steroids and Karen, a high-quality mid-grade cultivation vessel, Li Ang's cultivation progress was frighteningly fast.

He could clearly feel that the internal energy within his body had gradually grown from a thin stream to a thicker and more substantial one.

It can now circulate on its own within the meridians, nourishing the whole body continuously for 24 hours.

Li Ang's strength, speed, endurance, reaction time, and even his hearing and eyesight have improved significantly.

At this rate, Li Ang estimated that he would be able to break through the bottleneck and officially enter the early stage of Qi Refining in at most another week!

By then, his physical fitness will need to improve even further, and conservatively speaking, he should be able to rank among the top players in the River Valley High School rugby team's second team.

If I can reach the mid-stage of Qi Refining, I can basically compete with star high school students like Bruce and become a core member of the team!

The feeling of becoming stronger is addictive, and the hope of curing Fiona is his greatest motivation for training desperately.

His early mornings and late nights, even staying out all night, and his dedication to cultivation naturally aroused Fiona's suspicion.

Fiona called to check up on him several times, and Li Ang answered quickly each time.

And with Officer Karen testifying each time, Fiona couldn't really say anything.

The only question is that every time I call them, the two of them seem to be doing strenuous exercise.

Occasionally, I could tell from Officer Karen's tone of voice that something was a little off.

Fiona quickly shook her head, trying to stop herself from overthinking.

Karen is a police officer, and it's better for Li Ang to be with her than to mess around outside.

Although I was still a little uneasy, I didn't ask too many questions. I could only tell him to be careful and remember to eat.

It was Friday morning, just after my AP Calculus class ended.

Li Ang was packing his books when the classroom door was suddenly pushed open, and Bruce rushed in.

He was wearing the blue and gold River Valley High School training uniform.

His clothes were covered in grass clippings, and his face was flushed from training.

After entering, he searched around for Li Ang's location, then rushed over and slammed his hand on Li Ang's desk, shouting so loudly that the whole class could hear him:

"Hey! Leon! Remember to come to the field tonight to watch my game! It's the opening game of the high school league, and we're going to crush those psalmists from Fordham Preparatory High School!"

Li Ang raised an eyebrow and said:

"Fordham Preparatory High School?"

He certainly knew about the school; it was located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.

Founded in 1841, the school is a long-established private Catholic preparatory school.

It is affiliated with Fordham University.

The school is known for its academic rigor, high tuition fees, and strong alumni network.

I heard that the annual cost of optics alone exceeds $30,000.

Students who can afford such high tuition fees are naturally not ordinary people.

Most of them come from wealthy families in New York, and are either rich or noble.

The school's football team is called "The Friars".

It is one of the strong teams in the New York high school football league.

(The New York high school football system consists of three major leagues: public, Catholic, and private. For the sake of plot development, we will only use one high school league here.)

Although it is not known for its physical prowess like some of the top public sports schools.

However, their strength lies in their strict discipline, scientific training, and the high level of tactical awareness among their players.

In particular, the team's nutritional and recovery conditions are unmatched by ordinary public high schools.

It's late September, and the New York State high school football league regular season is entering its most intense phase.

Every victory is crucial, as it relates to a playoff spot.

Therefore, it is expected that the River Valley High School Knights will face a tough battle against them, and the outcome is uncertain.

Bruce's eyes lit up:

"Yeah! Those rich priests! The coach said this is a crucial game in the division; a win would greatly increase our playoff hopes! You have to come and cheer me on! You'll be sitting in the front row, in the family section!"

Li Ang readily agreed:

"Sure, I'm free tonight anyway."

"I want to go too!"

Liu Yue, carrying several fashion magazines and textbooks, walked over with a smile and naturally stood next to Li Ang, leaning against his arm.

She deviated from her usual sporty style today, wearing a pale yellow knit sweater and light-colored jeans, giving her an unusual intellectual beauty.

Her delicate features and youthful figure attracted the attention of many boys during class.

Bruce looked at Liu Yue and grinned:

"Welcome! You're Li Ang's girl, of course I couldn't not come!"

He glanced at Li Ang again, a knowing smile spreading across his face, and gave Li Ang's shoulder a hard punch.

"Wow, you're really lucky, bro! It's a deal then, see you tonight!"

After saying that, he winked at Liu Yue and rushed out of the classroom for training like a gust of wind.

The classroom gradually emptied out.

Liu Yue pouted slightly, twirling a strand of hair with her fingers, and looked up at Li Ang with a mournful expression:

"Li Ang, what have you been up to these past few days? I text you after school, and you always take ages to reply. And when you do, it's just a few words. You haven't found someone new and forgotten about me, have you?"

As she spoke, she deliberately nudged Li Ang lightly with her body, her eyes sparkling.

Li Ang caught a whiff of her faint perfume and looked at her beautiful face so close to his own; a slight stirring stirred in his heart.

Yes, I seem to have fallen into a mental trap these past few days, always insisting on waiting until school is over before Karen can go to practice.

But can't one cultivate their skills at school?

Even if the quality of the furnace is a little poor, every little bit helps!

As the saying goes, "A rope can saw through wood, water can wear away stone, and a thousand-mile dike can be breached by an ant hole!"

Thinking of this, Li Ang quickly smiled apologetically:

"Hey, no way, honey, you're overthinking it. I've just been busy with some things at home lately. Come on, let me make it up to you and buy you ice cream?"

"Ice cream? I don't want ice cream, I want... hehe."

Liu Yue followed him, and the two walked out of the teaching building side by side.

She suddenly leaned close to Li Ang's ear, her breath sweet and fragrant, and whispered meaningfully:

"I heard... there's a fire drill for the older students this afternoon, and a lot of teachers went to help with the preparations. Nurse Mickey from the school health room seems to have gone too; the door might not have been locked."

A warm breath brushed against Li Ang's ear.

He paused, looking at her.

Liu Yue's cheeks flushed, her eyes filled with anticipation, allure, and a hint of bold provocation.

Li Ang said:

"You mean we can go to the infirmary to rest for a while? That doesn't seem like a good idea, does it?"

But his steps turned directly toward the infirmary.

Liu Yue followed with a smile and took his arm.

"What's wrong with that? It's lunch break now, there's definitely no one in the infirmary."