Chapter 61

"WHAT? Xu Xuyao, that bastard, actually used his power for personal revenge." At the dining table, upon hearing Sun Yan's encounter, Green immediately showed his anger, slamming his hand on the table and standing up, "I'm sure that hook-nosed Xu Xuyao must have some shady dealings with Qiu Shanlin."

Long Anping rolled his eyes and said, "Green, as long as you're not an idiot, you can see there's something wrong here. Stop slamming the table and eat properly. Help Yan clean the dormitory later. Safety first!"

"Safety first, my ass! Are we just going to take this lying down?" Green raised his thick eyebrows, his golden hair seeming to stand on end, "No, we have to get to the bottom of this."

Sun Yan hurriedly smiled, "Green, you're an Elite Department student. Getting involved in the Regular Department's affairs will cause trouble."

Upon meeting, they learned that Feng Lingxue, Chen Wang, Chang Cheng, Green, and Long Anping, all five, had been assigned to the East Phoenix Academy of the Elite Department, which was quite a coincidence.

"Exactly, safety first, safety first!" Long Anping also hurried to soothe the situation.

Compared to Green and Long Anping's indignation, Feng Lingxue and the others were much calmer. The four were very familiar with Sun Yan, and this young man had given them many surprises. The current difficulty was not a big deal.

Uncle Iron Spoon took out a long pipe from somewhere, smoked it, and shook his head, saying, "You freshmen are so impulsive. Let me give you a piece of advice: Elite Department students should never get involved in Regular Department affairs. This is a rule agreed upon by both the Student Council and the Student Union, and even the college administration can't interfere."

Hearing this, everyone was taken aback. From Uncle Iron Spoon's words, it seemed that the student organizations at Imperial Wind College had significant power, even able to challenge the college in some aspects. This was very different from intermediate colleges, where student organizations were mostly for show.

Seeing the group's confusion, Uncle Iron Spoon grinned, holding a toothpick in his mouth, "Since we get along so well, I'll introduce you to the three major student organizations at Imperial Wind College."

Then, Uncle Iron Spoon began to speak at length, and Sun Yan and the others gradually understood.

Imperial Wind College had three major student organizations: the Student Council, the Student Union, and the Enforcement Team.

The Student Council mainly handled student management affairs, such as the reception of new students, which was entirely managed by the Student Council. The Student Council was primarily composed of martial arts students, with technology students as a secondary component.

The Student Union, in fact, was an alliance of all the college's associations. The Student Union was mainly composed of technology students, with martial arts students as a secondary component.

Compared to the Student Council, the Student Union had less power, but its membership base was the largest among the three major organizations, almost covering all the students in the college. This was because each student needed credits, and joining an association could earn them 3 credits. Many students would join 3 to 5 associations.

Both the Student Council and the Student Union were divided into Elite and Regular Departments, each handling their own affairs, and they generally did not interfere with each other.

As for the Enforcement Team, it had the highest entry threshold among the three major organizations, and over 90% of its members were martial arts students. They were responsible for maintaining student order in the college and had significant power.

The Enforcement Team did not have a distinction between Elite and Regular Departments, but most of its members were from the Elite Department.

"These three major organizations all have the power to influence college decisions. You should find opportunities to join the Student Council or the Enforcement Team in the future."

Uncle Iron Spoon said this, looking at Sun Yan, "Xu Xuyao is a member of the Regular Department's Student Council. Yan, you'd better not offend him too much."

Sun Yan was surprised. No wonder he was assigned to Liuli Street 4444. The Student Council had such significant power. However, thinking about his brief encounter with Xu Xuyao, Sun Yan sneered inwardly. He never sought trouble, but trouble always found him.

After a satisfying meal, Green stood up, shouting that they should hurry to help Sun Yan clean the dormitory. The group got up and bid farewell to Uncle Iron Spoon.

A moment later, the restaurant returned to calm, with only Uncle Iron Spoon sitting there, drinking alone.

After a sip of wine, Uncle Iron Spoon squinted his eyes and muttered, "Liuli Street 4444, every student who moves in is not ordinary. This time, it won't be an exception, interesting, truly interesting! However, the last student who lived there had a terrible fate, sigh..."

Creak!

The restaurant door opened again, and a towering figure appeared at the entrance, with a shiny bald head and a body like an iron tower, almost breaking the door.

This was a student from Imperial Wind College, but if not for his school uniform, it would be hard to believe he was a teenager.

Uncle Iron Spoon looked up and smiled, "Little Li, you're here so early. No classes this afternoon?"

The towering student gruffly replied, "Yes, Uncle Iron Spoon."

His voice was like a闷雷 (muffled thunder), even when deliberately lowered, it still made people's eardrums vibrate.

"Alright, I have a job for you. The broken building next door finally has students moving in. Since we'll be neighbors, go help them clean up."

Before he finished speaking, a figure flashed by, and heavy footsteps faded away.

Seeing this, Uncle Iron Spoon shook his head and sighed, "This kid is still so impulsive, just like his brother."

...

Cleaning a house was a troublesome task. According to Uncle Iron Spoon, Liuli Street 4444 had been unoccupied for 10 years, and its state of disrepair was unimaginable. Not only did they need to clean, but they also had to repair the walls and windows to prevent the roof from collapsing during sleep, which would be a disaster.

The group divided the tasks clearly. Sun Yan, Shui Lianqing, and Feng Lingxue went to purchase materials, while the remaining four boys stayed to clean the room.

This division of labor was strongly opposed by Long Anping, but under the intense gaze of the two beautiful girls, he had no choice but to comply.

Sun Yan was labeled as a "free laborer" and happily accompanied the two beautiful girls to Liuli Street to purchase materials.

Liuli Street ran north to south through Imperial Wind College. From a high vantage point, the street was colorful, like a ribbon embedded in the college.

However, walking down Liuli Street was a different experience.

The street sold a variety of goods, from the lowest quality to the most expensive luxury items, all available. However, Sun Yan also noticed that many of these goods were mixed with inferior products, and there were many scams.

To avoid being cheated by these unscrupulous merchants, one needed a keen eye. For Sun Yan, who had grown up at the bottom, he was very clear about the tricks.

On the way, Sun Yan not only acted as a "free laborer" but also used his silver tongue to haggle with the merchants, engaging in intense negotiations.

In contrast, Feng Lingxue and Shui Lianqing, who had grown up in privilege, had no idea how to haggle. They often looked at Sun Yan with admiration, as if his ability to haggle the merchants to the point of pain was a remarkable feat.

After purchasing the materials, Sun Yan carried them and muttered, "Strange, with so many fake goods on this street, doesn't the school do anything about it?"

Feng Lingxue smiled slightly, "I've heard of Liuli Street at Imperial Wind College before. It's a mix of good and bad, with many forces having informants here. It's also an important black market in the Southern Wind Domain. You can buy many rare items here, such as D-grade gene liquids, B-grade weapons, and even 6th-grade cultivation techniques, which have been auctioned here."

"D-grade gene liquids, 6th-grade cultivation techniques?" Sun Yan was startled, looking around and whispering, "Where are the auction locations?"

D-grade gene liquids were extremely tempting to Sun Yan. If he could obtain a bottle of D-grade repair liquid, his father Sun Xiao's illness could be completely cured.

Shui Lianqing also showed curiosity. She had never heard of these secrets before. As a member of a thousand-year-old martial arts family, the Water family and the Wind family had significant differences. These differences were not only in the strength and heritage of the two families but also in the intelligence and information they possessed.

Feng Lingxue shook her head, "I don't know where the black market entrance is. The underground organizations and our martial arts families operate in the dark and the light, respectively, and do not interfere with each other. However, since you'll be living here, you can pay more attention."

The three walked and talked, returning along the same path. Suddenly, the two girls stopped and looked at a store, then without saying a word to Sun Yan, they quickly walked in.

Sun Yan looked at the store, stood at the entrance, and sighed, "It seems women have the same instinct."

The store was a women's clothing shop, with a sign at the entrance: "Men Forbidden."

Inside the store, Feng Lingxue and Shui Lianqing tried on various outfits, enjoying themselves.

Standing in front of a full-length mirror, Feng Lingxue and Shui Lianqing stood together, one noble and bright, the other charming and lovely.

Looking at the slightly shy Shui Lianqing, Feng Lingxue suddenly said, "Lianqing, what do you think of Yan?"

Shui Lianqing was startled, looking up to meet Feng Lingxue's clear gaze. Her heart raced, and she tried to remain calm, "Yan is a very good person! I think he matches you, Sister Xue."

After saying this, Shui Lianqing felt a bitter taste. Yes, how could she match such a young man? Being able to enter Imperial Wind College and occasionally see him from a distance was enough. One shouldn't be too greedy.

Feng Lingxue looked at Shui Lianqing, paused for a moment, and then smiled, "You think he's a good person? Then you should seize the opportunity, don't let other girls have a chance."

Shui Lianqing's eyes widened in shock. She didn't understand what Feng Lingxue meant. Was she warning her not to have other thoughts?

"Sister Xue, I really think you and Yan..."

Feng Lingxue smiled and interrupted her, "I'm serious, Lianqing, you should seize the opportunity!"

"But, Sister Xue, you..."

Feng Lingxue shook her head, turned to look out the window, and saw the young man standing in the sunlight, full of vigor and charm.

She smiled, a beautiful but transparently sad smile.

"Those who get too close to me will not end well."