99: Who is winning this crappy game?

The special car stopped far from Qingcheng Kaishan University. General Liu deliberately got off early, taking Tang Gao to walk on the sidewalk nearby, admiring the long-unseen night view and recounting the history of Kai Shan University.

“The creator of Kai Shan University is almost impossible to verify, which is the most regrettable thing.

But the creator left behind a blank scroll, entrusting it to us, future generations, to fill. We have poured many beautiful aspirations into it.

Every generation of principals has strived to realize those ancient yet enduring beautiful wishes.

The education I received in the military was collective and militarized, but in university, I learned about the natural attributes of humans, how to live as a human being…”

General Liu became very talkative, smiling as he recounted his experiences and the past of Kai Shan University.

Because the two almost conflicting types of education in his past gave General Liu a creative and more inclusive mind and spirit, and also laid a solid foundation for him to become a sixth-rank General.

“…You are still young; you must observe the extremely contrasting phenomena in this world. Don’t be quick to criticize existences that are opposite to yours. You must learn to understand first, then learn to judge.

Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. You only made a mistake in an action, not as a person. Those who truly care about you and possess wisdom will not negate you as a person just because you made a mistake.

Understand?

Wisdom seeks truth, virtue seeks goodness.

Only then can we live a satisfying life.”

General Liu had a lot to say, every sentence coming from his heart and a sincere summary of his past experiences.

Tang Gao listened attentively, drawing some spiritual energy he had never felt before.

The road to the university was long, yet very short.

Unknowingly, General Liu had brought Tang Gao to the university gate.

A new card-swiping machine had been installed at the university gate; one needed to scan their face or swipe a card to enter.

General Liu stood at the gate, slightly at a loss, unsure how to handle this situation.

This old antique of his really didn't quite understand how to properly deal with these new-era novelties.

An old man in the security booth saw him standing at the gate, pushed open the window, and poked his head out: “Young man, looking for someone?”

General Liu saw the old man, his expression softened slightly, and he smiled as he pulled out a student ID card from his pocket with his right hand: “Elder, I’m here to visit a teacher. I really don’t know how to use this new contraption of yours.”

The old man took it and looked, unable to help but reveal a nostalgic expression: “This is from over ten, almost twenty years ago. What, did you bring your son over?”

After looking, the old man sighed and handed back the student ID card, whose writing had faded: “Alright, I’ll open the gate for you. Remember to let me know when you leave; I’m on night duty today.”

General Liu smiled and took it: “Thank you, Elder. Then I’ll go in.”

“Alright, go ahead.”

General Liu led Tang Gao into the campus, couldn't help but touch his own face, then looked at Tang Gao: “Do we look very much alike?”

Tang Gao shook his head: “No.”

General Liu smiled: “Indeed, not alike. You, kid, have only killed a few people. When I was young, I went into battle, slaying enemies like cutting hemp. I was a true overlord!”

As he spoke, General Liu unconsciously became proud, his eyes brightening, as if he had traveled through time to see that high-spirited youth once more.

That young, arrogant, and peerless Genius.

Tang Gao nodded in agreement: “Yes, yes, yes.”

“Little Liu?”

A soft, surprised call interrupted General Liu’s boasting about his memories.

General Liu’s eyes trembled, and he instinctively turned his head, seeing a girl in a white gauze dress standing in the wind, holding teaching materials in her arms, covering her mouth, and looking over excitedly.

The evening breeze of Qingcheng Kaishan University blew through the forest and flowerbeds, and flower petals swirled between the two, carrying a fresh floral scent, stirring shared memories between them. Past memories and present time overlapped.

It was as if nothing had happened, as if they were just meeting for the first time.

It was as if everything had just happened yesterday.

What General Liu saw in his eyes was that girl.

What the girl saw in her eyes was that youth.

General Liu’s eyes were slightly moist, so many words wanted to spill out, but he didn't know where to start. A rush of words swelled in his heart and reached his lips, leaving only one sentence: “…Now, how are you doing?”

The girl covered her mouth, her eyes welling up: “Not good.”

General Liu panicked, rushing forward: “Why not good? Who bullied you?”

The iron-blooded man, who had the power to kill and take, who had roamed battlefields, guarded a region, and was renowned throughout the Northern Military System, a hero of the army, was now flustered.

The teaching materials in the girl’s arms slipped to the ground, and she directly embraced the burly man in front of her: “Without you, I’m not doing well.”

General Liu was somewhat at a loss and filled with guilt, he could only tightly embrace the girl in front of him: “I’m sorry.”

“Don’t say you’re sorry. You don’t need to say you’re sorry to me…I…I missed you.”

General Liu gently patted the girl’s shoulder, wiping his eyes with his right hand: “I’m fine. Let me introduce you, this is…Hmm? Where’s that kid?”

The girl, with red eyes, smiled and patted his shoulder: “He saw you two being lovey-dovey and already ran off. Don’t worry, he won’t get into trouble in Qingcheng Kaishan University.

How did your arm get such a severe injury? Don’t run, come with me, I’ll go home and find healing medicine for you.”

General Liu reluctantly agreed, turned around, scanned the area, and checked with his Divine Thought. He saw that Tang Gao had asked someone to find his Revered Master, and only then did he relax.

“Alright, alright, I’ll go with you. Oh, you’re still so impatient.”

The girl glared at him, annoyed: “Don’t say I’m impatient, you bad guy!”

General Liu’s face softened by seven points, his voice gentle: “Okay, I won’t say it, I won’t say it.”

The two gradually walked further away, carried by the evening breeze and the scent of flowers towards the teacher’s building, with the girl’s concerned voice occasionally sounding, along with her lover’s gentle replies.

…

To avoid disturbing Senior Brother Liu’s romantic life, Tang Gao wisely left on his own to find Venerable Nezha.

Following Liu Ren’s method, he asked for directions along the way and quickly found Venerable Nezha’s…classroom? Laboratory?

Tang Gao didn’t know what it was called, only that they said Venerable Nezha could be found there.

The lights in the classroom were bright. Gently pushing open the door, what greeted his eyes was a large, multi-zone integrated classroom combining a training area, an entertainment area, a reading area, and a rest area.

“Damn it! Follow the team! Are you blind?!”

“Crap! What kind of stat monster is the opponent?! Hero Glory designer!”

“…Pfft, I am the designer! I’ll nerf you in the next version!”

A young man with a bun sat cross-legged on the sofa, holding his phone, furiously scolding his teammates and exchanging family trees with nine other people, discussing whether their ancestors had interbred with certain species during their evolution.

Tang Gao slightly broke into a sweat, tapping the bookshelf nearby: “Excuse me, where is Venerable Nezha?”

The young man took a quick glance during his busy moment and pointed to the side: “Have a seat first. I’ll talk after I finish this round.”

Tang Gao walked over and sat down, seeing the young man playing Hero Glory Showdown.

Of course, it was the electronic game version.

Tang Gao’s eyes lit up: “I’m familiar with this! Give it to me, I’ll do it for you!”

Hero Glory Showdown, this was a major feature of Liang City. Back then, the Liang City Military System spent a huge price to acquire this illusion Secret Realm from who knows where.

Later, he heard that two electronic game versions had become popular across the entire Xia Kingdom: one for PC and one for mobile.

But no matter what, as a person from Liang City, Tang Gao had some experience with this.

The young man with the bun heard this and was delighted, shoving his phone at him: “Young man, I’m at the Great Master rank. Don’t you dare drop it for me. Come on, you try.”

Tang Gao took it, eagerly beginning his flashy maneuvers and performance: “My brothers and I have played this many times; it’s an old-fashioned project in Liang City.”

His operations were sharp. Relying on his accumulated rich experience and solid overall perspective, Tang Gao quickly won this game by fighting one against nine.

The young man with the bun looked at the two large “VICTORY” words on the screen, his eyes slightly dazed: “We won just like that?”

No, why was it so difficult when I played?

What’s the problem?

After finishing, Tang Gao checked the rank. It was actually at the very bottom of the Great Master rank, and he couldn’t help but laugh: “Your rank is so bad. Did you just grind your way up?”

The young man with the bun blushed: “What do you mean grind? It was clearly by skill!”

Tang Gao clicked on his personal data, glanced at it, and closed it as if he hadn’t seen anything: “It’s fine, it’s fine. I’m better at this. I’ll carry you if I have time in the future.

Oh, by the way, where is Venerable Nezha?”

One couldn’t say he was bad, only that he was bad with great perseverance.

The young man with the bun said dejectedly: “I am Nezha.”

The air fell silent.

Tang Gao leaned back strategically, gasping: “Are you kidding?”

Nezha was extremely depressed: “No.”

Tang Gao gasped, and began chanting: “Nezha, by decree, where are you?”

A decree floated beside the young man with the bun, asking the same question.

The atmosphere became awkward.

Tang Gao chuckled twice: “Teacher, good evening.”

He had just mocked his teacher’s gaming skills upon arrival. How to save face, online and urgent.

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