Chapter 25

On the field, all the spectators were drenched in sweat at this moment.

However, their sweating was not due to the weather, as the stadium had air conditioning.

The reason for this was the most intense match that had just taken place.

That suffocating minute left everyone breathless until the end of the match.

This was the most exquisite match on the field so far.

"Uh, the winner is the Dragon Tomb Club. Thank you for the wonderful match they have given us." The host, who had almost lost her words during the match, only reacted a minute after the match ended.

After the match ended and they returned to the locker room, the members of the Dragon Tomb Club seemed to still be in a daze from the match.

"Old Zhang, your performance in that match was absolutely professional! Absolutely!"

Xu Tianyun immediately gave Zhang Taihu a thumbs up when he saw him return.

"Not enough," but Zhang Taihu's words were confusing.

"This level is not enough. I am still too weak." Zhang Taihu shook his head.

Although they won, Zhang Taihu did not guarantee what would happen the next time he faced the opponent.

"Oh, congratulations on making it to the top eight." At this moment, Senior Huang Yingyue, who should have returned to her own locker room, walked over.

"Senior!"

After watching the match, Senior Huang Yingyue had become even more respected in the hearts of the Dragon Tomb Club members. So when she came over, they immediately showed her great respect.

"Senior, your team is really strong. Even as a secondary team, they can perform at this level, and that match could be considered a classic in professional matches," Zhou Xian said sincerely.

"Actually, our sub-club is mainly for experimenting with various technologies, so we are mostly non-mainstream. Reaching the top sixteen is probably due to others being unfamiliar with our skills. But facing your Dragon Tomb Club, we are exposed for who we really are," Huang Yingyue smiled and shook her head.

"No, Senior's club is already very strong. We felt a lot of pressure during the match..." If there were two Huang Yingyue on the other side, the battle would have been a fifty-fifty chance. Unfortunately, this team is just a sub-club of the Ever-Victorious Club.

"Ah, let's not talk about that. But seeing your Dragon Tomb Club grow to this level, I am really happy. I will graduate next year, so I won't be able to see your performances anymore."

Senior Huang Yingyue reminded them, and everyone almost forgot that she was already a senior in high school.

"Is that so..."

Xu Tianyun and the others suddenly felt a bit down. After all, during the time the Dragon Tomb Club was established, Huang Yingyue had been guiding them, and over time, their bond had deepened.

"Ha ha—" Huang Yingyue laughed and said, "Forget it, I'll tell you. I will directly enter Zhongzhou University, so we will still be on the same campus."

"Oh oh oh!"

Hearing this, everyone perked up.

"By the way, are you going to watch the rest of the matches, or do you have other activities?"

"We need to study the next matches," Lai Yiming said.

"Okay, then. I need to go to the hospital to inform the club president about the match results, so I won't stay here. Bye~"

"Goodbye, Senior."

Huang Yingyue left, leaving Zhou Xian and the others behind.

"Ah, the Ever-Victorious Club is really pitiful. Their main team had such an incident, and they were originally the favorites to win the championship," Xu Tianyun sighed.

"So we need to catch the culprit," Zhou Xian glanced at the field, where the third match was about to start.

"Phew, after your match, I went to the office to confirm. The first quarterfinal match is tomorrow at 9:30 AM, against the Esports Club. You need to be ready!" Li Chuyu walked in from outside.

"Okay, we are about to watch the matches," Zhou Xian replied.

"But this third match doesn't seem as exciting as ours," Xu Tianyun looked at the field, and it seemed to be true.

"Is it because Old Zhang's fan club has left?" Lai Yiming noticed that the girls' banners were already put away, but they still seemed to be immersed in Zhang Taihu's "wonderful" performance.

"Also, Zhou Xian's fan club," Li Chuyu's comment made Zhou Xian feel awkward.

At this moment, Xu Tianyun and the others suddenly realized, "Ah, right, Old Zhou, who was that girl cheering for you and saying she wanted to be your 'girlfriend'? She was really cute!"

Tao Shan's eyes sparkled, "Yeah, Old Zhou, who was that girl? She was really cute!"

"She's called Beidou, a transfer student this year," Li Chuyu's cold voice instantly made Xu Tianyun and Tao Shan's expressions freeze.

"Cough, Chuyu, how do you know that?" Zhou Xian quickly asked.

"Just now, she was arguing with someone from another school, who was either a maid or a cosplay enthusiast. I heard it when the security was asking questions," Li Chuyu replied.

"I see."

Zhou Xian nodded.

Wait, Li Chuyu, didn't you say you went to the office? How did you suddenly end up outside the school?

There must be some secret, but Zhou Xian didn't plan to pursue it...

"The third match has started." Lai Yiming glanced at the field, where the third match had just begun.

"Cough, let's go watch the match, let's go watch the match."

Zhou Xian finally found a way to change the subject.

...

At the same time, the Esports Club, led by Gu Changsheng, had already left the match venue.

"Our biggest opponent this time should be the Dragon Tomb Club. The Ever-Victorious Club is no longer a threat due to the incident. Our next match against the Dragon Tomb Club might be more important than the final," Gu Changsheng said to his teammates as they walked.

Although Zhang Taihu's performance was shocking, Gu Changsheng remained very calm, which reassured the Esports Club members.

"Our Esports Club is the largest high school club in Zhongzhou Academy. If we lose to those kids from the Dragon Tomb Club, it would be very embarrassing," Li Binseng added.

"Don't underestimate them. I watched Zhou Xian's previous match, and these two could shine in professional leagues. The other three are also above average among high school students," Gu Changsheng patted Li Binseng's shoulder, "We can strategically underestimate them, but tactically, we must take them seriously."

"Yes, President!" Li Binseng nodded, a bit embarrassed.

"Our match is tomorrow morning. We will rest for half an hour and then go for special training."

By this time, the Esports Club had reached the school gate.

Gu Changsheng was about to dismiss the team when he suddenly heard a shrill cry, "Robbery!"

Hearing this, Gu Changsheng immediately became alert, "Let's go check it out!"

"Hmm~" However, after the Esports Club left, they didn't see someone emerge from the shadows, it was Li Zheng.

"Dragon Tomb Club, once the Esports Club has an incident, I will make sure you can't defend yourselves, and I will blame it on you, making you lose your eligibility to compete... hahaha..."

Li Zheng laughed maniacally.

...

On the other side of the street, Beidou and Liuli, who had been expelled from the school, were sitting in a cafe, staring at each other.

"Tch, if it weren't for you, I wouldn't have missed the most exciting part of the young master's match," Liuli glared at Beidou, who had been the reason they were kicked out during the most critical moment of the match.

"Let me clarify, I didn't provoke you. You came at me first. I just instinctively retaliated a little," Beidou crossed her arms.

"..."

Thinking about the content of Beidou's retaliation, Liuli's face turned sour.

Beidou's bold words made Liuli almost unable to tolerate it.

"Help! Robbery!"

At this moment, a shrill cry suddenly rang out.

"Wow! A robbery!" Beidou stood up, full of energy.

"What's going on? Should we call the police?"

Liuli also stood up.

"Bang!"

A very ominous sound came from outside.

"Is that—could that be a gunshot?!"

Liuli's expression turned serious, but the reckless Beidou had already rushed out the door.

"Hey! They might have guns, what are you doing?!"

Liuli immediately followed Beidou.

But by then, Beidou had already disappeared down the street.

"She really went to check it out!" Liuli was shocked and immediately ran toward the source of the sound.

Soon, Liuli found a group of people gathered, doing something.

She was puzzled but eventually walked over.

"Hey, is this 120?"

As Liuli approached, she clearly saw Beidou sitting on a seemingly unconscious middle-aged man, calling for an ambulance. Next to her, a few injured young men were on the ground, and a bent steel pipe lay nearby.

Liuli took a closer look.

It was a homemade iron sand gun, with low lethality. Liuli breathed a sigh of relief.

"Thank you, classmate. You really saved us this time," Gu Changsheng, who had been at the front, had taken the most iron sand and was bleeding from his abdomen, but he still managed to thank Beidou.

"Justice prevails, we are all fellow travelers, no need to thank me, no need to thank me~"

Are you really okay saying that?

Liuli was sweating profusely.

"I've already called 110 and 120. They will be here soon. But I need to go now—stay here, you."

Beidou suddenly walked over and grabbed Liuli.

"Hey—wait, what are you doing?"

"When the police come, they will need statements. I'll leave, and you can handle it. I hate trouble."

Beidou patted Liuli's shoulder and disappeared into the crowd.

"Hey—hey?!"

Liuli saw the four members of the Esports Club and felt stuck, unsure whether to stay or leave.

"Ah, forget it, let's wait for the ambulance."

Although the cunning one had escaped, she couldn't just leave these people, especially the unconscious one on the ground.

"By the way, the thing I found at the scene—"

Beidou opened a small leather booklet.

"A student ID?"

Although student IDs are now electronic, there is still a paper version for backup.

"Lai Yiming? Hmm, isn't that the guy from the Dragon Tomb Club... Well, I guess I'll have to find them again. Who am I to be a good student..."

Beidou said and headed back to the school.

Casually, she glanced around.

"…It seems I'm not needed here anymore." Mo Xie, who had been hiding and watching Beidou, looked at his communication terminal, where the "120" call had not been made: "This Li Zheng, things are getting out of hand. What is he really up to?"