After seeing the drunken Ling Ling sister home and settled, Gu Ya finally breathed a sigh of relief. He decided to drink less at family gatherings in the future.
Ling Ling sister almost flipped the restaurant...
Youyou, without even bothering to shower, collapsed into bed as soon as she got home.
Meanwhile, Youran thoughtfully tidied up the dirty clothes for everyone and handed them over to the androids for cleaning.
Gu Ya stood at the doorway until Youran finished her tasks before speaking, "I'm going back to school tonight."
Youran looked surprised, "It's so late, and you're still a bit tipsy. Can't you go tomorrow morning?"
Gu Ya smiled helplessly and replied, "I just received a communication. There are still a few people waiting for me. If I don't go back, they'll come over here."
Youran smiled with a hint of disappointment, "Ah, it's tough having a heartthrob brother. I was hoping to have a good chat with you tonight."
Gu Ya gently stroked Youran's head and chuckled, "There will be opportunities later. I'm off."
Youran tugged at Gu Ya's sleeve and whispered, "Hug me..."
Gu Ya smiled slightly and hugged Youran tightly.
"This is the only time I get to hug my big brother..."
"Silly girl." Gu Ya released Youran, lightly flicked her nose, and said with a smile, "I'm leaving now."
"Be careful on your way."
Leaving home, Gu Ya mounted his mecha-motorcycle, set it to auto-pilot, and flew towards the academy.
Just now, Zeng Lang and Liu Feng were practically furious with Gu Ya in their communication. How could he come back and not see his good buddies first, but run home to see his fairy sisters? Was he really that into his own family, getting addicted to playing with his own siblings?
Liu Feng even questioned him mysteriously, "Come back and explain what's up with that woman who calls you 'husband'."
From their words, Gu Ya could guess that tonight wouldn't be easy.
Young people could handle a lot of trouble; even drinking a few more barrels of wine wouldn't be an issue.
As soon as he arrived at the hangar of Dong Yong Gu Zhi Lan Academy, Zeng Lang and Liu Feng rushed over. They had been waiting there for a long time.
Liu Feng punched Gu Ya in the chest and roared with laughter, "You still remember your brothers, don't you?"
Zeng Lang slung an arm around Gu Ya's shoulder and grinned wickedly, "Had too much fun in Xian Xia, huh? Were you partying every night?"
"Get lost!" Gu Ya cursed with a laugh, "How can I be as comfortable as you guys!"
Liu Feng playfully whined, "Oh, that woman really liked calling you 'husband' so enthusiastically~"
"You're pushing it too far, aren't you? I'll get you so drunk tonight!" Gu Ya grabbed Liu Feng's collar, gritted his teeth, and said fiercely with a smile.
Zeng Lang burst into laughter, "Liu Feng was so determined to out-drink you that he almost emptied my family's wine cellar!"
The three of them nearly wrestled each other as they happily exited the hangar, their laughter echoing through the night sky.
After a night of heavy drinking, Gu Ya woke up groggily the next day, staring at the bottles strewn across the floor, his stomach churning with sourness, and even his burps reeked of alcohol.
Zeng Lang and Liu Feng were sprawled out asleep, completely unmovable.
Last night, the three of them had downed six bottles of white wine and three cases of beer, and Gu Ya had already been drinking before that.
If it weren't for his "Pain Immunity" constantly breaking down the alcohol, Gu Ya probably would have been in the hospital already.
It seemed impossible to wake them up.
Gu Ya slowly got up, took a cold shower, changed into new clothes, and left the dormitory.
His main reason for returning was the midterm assessment.
To be admitted to the Mechanic Academy in Zhuo Yuan City, the only route was through Dong Yong Gu Zhi Lan.
The Xian Xia City National Defense Academy had a level equivalent to the Mechanic Academy in Zhuo Yuan City. These two schools were the top institutions for mecha masters and mechanics.
Their academic level was higher than Dong Yong Gu Zhi Lan.
Generally, students wishing to study at the Xian Xia National Defense Academy would graduate from their respective city's mecha master academies, then work in the military or serve on the battlefield for two years. After achieving outstanding military merits or passing the entrance exams, they could then enter the Xian Xia National Defense Academy.
It was easy to imagine what kind of elites were admitted to such an institution.
The Xian Xia National Defense Academy was essentially like a graduate school in the original world. Gu Ya had, in effect, skipped ahead and enrolled without authorization.
Imagine a scenario where a new graduate student suddenly appeared in class, with impeccable credentials and complete enrollment procedures, but none of his classmates, teachers, or even the school administration recognized him. What kind of situation would that be?
Gu Ya's actions had taken a significant step forward, placing him two to three years ahead of his peers.
Although Xie Fangbin helped Gu Ya cover for him at Dong Yong Gu Zhi Lan Academy, being absent for three months was indeed excessive.
Gu Ya selected a few decent, even slightly luxurious items from the system mall and went to Xie Fangbin's office.
After a brief pleasantry, Gu Ya got straight to the point, "Teacher Xie, to be honest, I'm currently studying at the Xian Xia National Defense Academy. I've come back this time to ask for your continued support, and I'll return in just over three months to participate in the midterm assessment."
When Xie Fangbin heard that Gu Ya was studying at the Xian Xia National Defense Academy, his eyes widened. That was the dream institution for all mecha masters, yet Gu Ya mentioned it so casually.
He nodded, smiling with a mixture of disbelief and helplessness, "I am truly impressed, Gu Ya. You are the most unique and outstanding student I have ever seen. I am honored to be your teacher. Rest assured, I will handle things here for you."
"Alright, please accept these gifts."
After leaving Teacher Xie's office, Gu Ya rushed back to his dormitory, bid farewell to Liu Feng and Zeng Lang, and then hurried back home.
Everything that needed to be done on this trip had been accomplished. It was time to return to Xian Xia City.
[Mainly, after writing so many words, readers must be scolding me. It feels so good to just fill up the word count...]
After ensuring the three fairies at home were settled, Gu Ya piloted his mecha-motorcycle out of Wu He City.
The journey back was exceptionally smooth, encountering no obstacles.
Gu Ya intentionally returned to the battleground of Feng Wu House 1 and 2. The dilapidated assembled mecha was still kneeling on the ground.
In front of it, Gu Ya assembled an identical mecha from the system mall, retrieved You Yin, and piloted the newly assembled mecha towards Xian Xia.
If his classmates and the school saw You Yin, who knew what kind of sensation it would cause. He had to maintain a low profile when necessary!
A little past 11 PM, Gu Ya opened his dormitory door.
"Finally back again..." Gu Ya collapsed onto the bed, utterly exhausted and unwilling to move.
His trip back had taken nearly three days, and he had slept less than 12 hours in total.
Even though he was young, he couldn't endure such a taxing schedule.
Before Gu Ya could even get up to wash, sleep had already pulled him into a sweet dream.
Half a month passed in the blink of an eye.
Dou Mei and Fang Fei never troubled Gu Ya again.
Dou Mei continued to appear before everyone as the teacher Lan Ya, with disguises being her specialty, which she handled with ease.
Fang Fei also became much more normal, no longer making crude and uninteresting jokes at Gu Ya's expense.
Until one day after class, Fang Fei turned her head and looked at Gu Ya mysteriously.
"What's up?" Gu Ya asked, reviewing the content of the current lesson.
Fang Fei, with a shy demeanor and a hesitant tone, whispered, "My ovulation period has arrived, and I'm feeling... you know~"
"Get lost... Talk about something serious. Don't bother me if it's not important," Gu Ya said dismissively.
Fang Fei let out a dry cough, sounding a bit disappointed, and her tone returned to normal, "The Xian Xia War God rankings are in three months."
"What kind of event is that?" Gu Ya asked, glancing at Fang Fei.
Fang Fei stared at Gu Ya and said, "It's the triennial Xian Xia War God ranking competition! I heard they're going to select four new War Gods this time."
Gu Ya was uninterested, "What does that have to do with us?"
"Heh heh, 'us,' that sounds so intimate~" Fang Fei seized any opportunity to provoke Gu Ya.
"Don't try that with me. You've been acting proper for half a month, and you can't hold back anymore?"
Fang Fei grabbed Gu Ya's arm and said, "Currently, Xian Xia has thirty-two War Gods, and this time there will be a new ranking. Also, I heard they're implementing a new War God system, clarifying the advancement path."
"The original selection of War Gods was based on military achievements, individual strength, and scores from various judging panels, so the process was quite cumbersome. I heard that this time they will be assigning ranks to all mecha masters, allowing for advancement based on strength. Once the strength reaches the standard, one can automatically apply to become a War God."
Gu Ya immediately grasped the higher-ups' intentions and mused, "Xian Xia is preparing for a tough fight. Before a war, they'll appoint a group of elites, bestow honors and titles, so they'll fight more loyally and desperately."
Fang Fei said dismissively, "Can you slow down your thinking? Let's talk about the main points. The most exciting part is the War God ranking battles. All of Xian Xia's War Gods will return then! Just imagine, battles between War Gods!"
The more Fang Fei spoke, the more excited she became, as if she wanted to jump up.
"Also, I heard that some mecha masters have already received invitations to participate. There's a boy in our class who received one."
"Participation invitation?" Gu Ya asked, puzzled.
Fang Fei happily and mysteriously replied, "Yes, an invitation to participate in the War God selection competition. Did you receive one?"
Gu Gu Ya smiled slightly and said dismissively, "What if I didn't?"
Fang Fei seemed a little disappointed and said, "If you didn't, then you can only be a spectator. Spectators include our current cohort of students, elite mecha masters from various combat zones, and high-ranking officials from the military."
This was Xian Xia's premier mecha master academy, and its students were naturally the future hope of Xian Xia. Being invited to be a spectator was only natural.
As soon as Fang Fei finished speaking, Gu Ya's communication bracelet lit up. Gu Ya casually tapped it, and a very formal, written message appeared on the holographic display.
The two of them leaned their heads together to examine it closely.
Fang Fei's eyes instantly lit up!