A dark red mecha, covered in blades, materialized out of thin air.
"Master, you summoned me," the ancient mecha said faintly.
"Kill them all, leave none alive," Gu Ya said coldly.
"As you command—!"
The ancient mecha unleashed its full firepower, like a true god, slaughtering the bandits.
The bandits scattered like startled ducks, abandoning everything.
In an instant, the camp was ablaze, filled with screams of distress, cries, and explosions.
Gu Ya held her chin with one hand, and with the index and middle fingers of the other, pried open her eyelids, forcing her to watch.
Mei Shanli felt as if she had been transported to another world, staring blankly.
In her past, pampered life, surrounded by luxury, she had never witnessed such a scene of filth, evil, and violence.
But as these events unfolded around her,
She truly understood how fortunate her previous life had been.
"Had you seen enough?" Gu Ya asked softly.
Mei Shanli nodded her head obediently, dazed.
"This is the other side of the world. Do you still think those trivial matters in the academy, those petty squabbles between classmates, are important?"
"Hah, just a bunch of ignorant people."
Gu Ya released Mei Shanli and pulled her up.
"Let's go, little girl. Return to your gilded cage and never come out again."
"From now on, keep your mouth shut."
"If you dare to offend me again."
"I will surely leave you in these desolate mountains."
"I mean what I say."
Mei Shanli tightly gripped Gu Ya's hand, not daring to let go, fearing that if she did, Gu Ya would abandon her.
The fierce, blazing fire burned behind them,
Purifying the wicked camp with its flames.
The wild flames made their shadows dance.
Gu Ya, pulling Mei Shanli, seemed to be rescuing her from hell.
Mei Shanli had just suffered a severe mental shock,
But at this moment, Gu Ya's hand was warm and broad, and his back was impossibly tall, like an unbreachable wall that could protect her forever.
By Gu Ya's side, she felt an overwhelming sense of security.
Was it an illusion? Mei Shanli gazed dazed, even though Gu Ya was the one who had abducted her from home and brought her to this devilish place.
Yet why did she not feel his malice?
Despite her own reservations and disrespectful words towards him,
He had always tolerated and indulged her.
Gu Ya turned and asked, "Do you want to go up yourself, or should I carry you?"
Mei Shanli could no longer think, staring dazed at Gu Ya.
The flames erupted behind them, casting Gu Ya's stern face in alternating light and shadow, his features sharp and defined.
A single drop of rain fell into the flower field, followed by a torrential downpour, nourishing every inch of the land.
Mei Shanli had never experienced such a feeling, it was like…
"...like warm, sun-drenched rain."
Gu Ya frowned slightly and said, "What nonsense are you spouting."
Then, he slung her over his shoulder, grabbed the lift handle, and with a "whoosh," flew out of the cockpit.
Mei Shanli covered her flushed face, curled up in the corner of the cockpit, breathing shallowly, her heart pounding uncontrollably. Even the hum of the mecha starting up couldn't drown out the "thump-thump" of her heartbeat.
It's bad...
I've realized that I...
"Ancient mecha, return!" Gu Ya shouted.
Immediately, he pushed the throttle, and the mecha, like a soaring titan, flew south.
After flying for an unknown duration, Gu Ya also felt a hint of sleepiness.
"We're still a while from home, get some rest."
Gu Ya's tone was very calm.
...
"Don't talk to me, huff, huff…" Mei Shanli said, panting.
"I... I..."
Mei Shanli rushed from behind and embraced Gu Ya, her moist lips pressing hard against his.
As she kissed him, she began to shed her top, and sat on Gu Ya's lap.
Her soft, ample breasts pressed against Gu Ya's chest, one arm wrapped tightly around his neck.
Her other hand reached between Gu Ya's legs.
Gu Ya's manhood remained unresponsive.
Mei Shanli paused, released Gu Ya, and looked at him in confusion: "You..."
"Hostage syndrome," Gu Ya said indifferently. "I have a girl I like. You're not worthy, get lost, you slut."
Being cursed by Gu Ya made Mei Shanli feel even more exhilarated.
It was as if a new door had opened in her heart,
Within that door lay only ecstasy!
"Ah, ah, please, please curse me again!"
"Get out, you bitch."
Gu Ya yanked hard, and Mei Shanli was thrown to the ground.
"Go back to your Mengtian brother, and stop bothering me."
Mei Shanli smiled dazed, a wild, unrestrained smile. "Him? He's not worthy at all."
"You, only you, are my handsome prince, my white knight, my heart belongs to you..."
Gu Ya stood up coldly, standing before Mei Shanli, and unbuckled his pants...
"Clang—!"
The massive mecha's shuddering sound jolted Mei Shanli awake.
Gu Ya was seated steadily in the pilot's seat,
And her clothes were still intact.
"It was all a dream..." Mei Shanli murmured.
The mecha landed steadily, and Gu Ya led Mei Shanli out of the cockpit.
Mei Shanli's father emerged from the house, his face beaming with joy!
"Lili, why didn't you tell us you were playing a horror game with your classmates!"
"If the Gu Lang Group hadn't sent people to compensate us, we would have been frantic!"
"Also, a private doctor from the Gu Lang Group checked on your mother and said he could guarantee a cure."
"Gu Lang Group?" Mei Shanli could hardly believe it.
"It must have been your classmate Zeng Lang who sent them! Haha, that's great. With a big group backing us, our company has hope!"
Mei Shanli turned to look at Gu Ya, and said dazedly, "Gu... Gu Lang Group. Gu Ya, it was you..."
Gu Ya placed his index finger to his lips, made a soft "shhh" sound, and turned back towards the mecha.
"Lili, who is this person? Is he your classmate?" Mei's father asked.
Mei Shanli nodded, a hint of worry clouding her face.
...
Gu Ya returned to school to learn that the mech repair competition yesterday had indeed been won by Dong Yonggu Zhi Lan Academy!
This was the second time the academy had won the championship since its establishment.
The school leadership was overjoyed and personally received Fan Mengtian, praising him profusely.
"The exoskeleton armor motorcycle is truly innovative! Mengtian, you must have put in a lot of effort!" the principal said with a friendly smile.
But Fan Mengtian's face showed no happiness; instead, he looked deeply troubled.
Throughout the entire competition, he had contributed nothing; it was all Gu Ya's credit.
Now, this honor was being solely claimed by him.
He recalled the scene yesterday on the award podium, receiving the award alone. The crowd below cheered wildly, but the shame in his heart surged like a spring.
If it weren't for the warning from the people at Gu Lang Group not to reveal the truth, he would have wanted to announce it on the spot.
Xie Fangbin, naturally, did not hide his happiness. With such a genius in his class, he was guaranteed the Outstanding Teacher award this year!
"Principal, Mengtian is a very diligent and excellent student. Look, can we consider him for this year's Best Student and the Academy's Top Ten Outstanding Youths?" Xie Fangbin said.
"That's a certainty! Hahaha, well deserved!" the principal laughed heartily.
Upon leaving the principal's office, Fan Mengtian could no longer hold back. He grabbed Xie Fangbin and said, "Teacher, this wasn't actually my achievement."
Xie Fangbin looked at Fan Mengtian with admiration and said, "Mengtian, you care a lot about your classmates. I know Gu Ya also played a part, but compared to you, he's nothing."
"Teacher, this is all..." Fan Mengtian quickly said.
"Ahem!" Gu Ya's voice came from behind.
Xie Fangbin's face instantly turned serious upon seeing Gu Ya, "Where were you during the awards ceremony yesterday?"
Gu Ya walked over and said, "Teacher Xie, do you remember what you promised me? From now on, I want to be able to skip classes with legitimacy."
"Heh, wishful thinking!" Xie Fangbin said coldly.
Gu Ya smiled slightly and said, "Teacher, you don't want the duck you've caught to fly away, do you?"
"What do you mean?"
"I can have the competition's judges re-examine the results at any time. The inventor of the exoskeleton armor motorcycle is someone else. Dong Yonggu Zhi Lan Academy will suffer the most humiliating moment in its history. And you, will be forever nailed to the school's pillar of shame." Gu Ya said calmly.
Xie Fangbin turned to look at Fan Mengtian in surprise.
Fan Mengtian remained silent, but his stance said it all.
Xie Fangbin lowered his head and fell silent.
Gu Ya continued, "Teacher, you don't need to worry about my studies. Whether it's theory or practice, I'm no worse than anyone else. And you won't lose anything; you'll still get the Teacher of the Year award."
Xie Fangbin glanced at the two of them, turned his back to Gu Ya, and said softly, "Take care of yourself."
As soon as the homeroom teacher left, Fan Mengtian grabbed Gu Ya, "Where did you take Mei Shanli yesterday? I couldn't reach you."
Gu Ya said, "Last night she suffered a severe mental shock and started talking nonsense, about sun-drenched rain and such. Hurry and comfort her."
Fan Mengtian said, "What about you? Are you really going to skip classes? The Annual Outstanding Student and Top Ten Outstanding Youths should be yours!"
Gu Ya smiled faintly and said, "Do you think I care about these things?" As he spoke, he showed a brilliant smile, winked playfully at Fan Mengtian with his left eye, and turned to leave.
Leaving the academy, Gu Ya rushed to Hecheng Society.
The eleven consciousness field scientists he had brought back were currently developing consciousness instruments based on the information left by Gu Hui.
This was Gu Ya's first directive.
This machine was useful to him.
After reviewing the research progress, Gu Ya calculated that he would be able to leave with the instrument in three days.
Three days, Gu Ya thought, only three more days until he could leave this place.
He wished time could move faster.