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"Bastard! You actually stole my Yan-shen!"

"Aww, I want Xiao Pi's hug too ヽ(￣▽￣)?"

"I f*cking salute you, Jiang Xiao, you're awesome! You've really brought honor to our faces! You've made it to the top! If you win the championship, I'll be your fan for life!"

"I'm impressed, really impressed! Pi-shen! I thought reaching the World Cup was your peak, but I didn't expect that it was just the beginning."

Jiang Xiao ate grilled meat while scrolling through his phone. Beside him, Xia Yan couldn't help but tap the grill with her chopsticks, saying, "Hey, hey, watch it for a while and then stop, or I'll read it out loud for you?"

"Uh." Jiang Xiao blinked, remembering that embarrassing scene in the taxi, and quickly put away his phone.

In fact, Jiang Xiao had been looking at his Weibo. In the gathering place of the Du Nai Fen (fans of Jiu Xing Du Nai), he could speak more normally. If he really browsed the news, the words of praise would definitely be overwhelming.

Xia Yan watched Jiang Xiao's actions and then picked up a piece of meat while muttering, "The day after tomorrow is the third-fourth place team match and the championship match. After that match, Xuexue and the others should come and join us."

Jiang Xiao nodded, put down his phone, and ate meat like crazy.

This scene made Xia Yan feel amused and annoyed. She felt very fortunate that even after reaching this point, after Jiang Xiao had achieved so much and gained so many halos, the little Jiu Xing Du Nai was still the little Jiu Xing Du Nai. He hadn't become arrogant.

Jiang Xiao suddenly said, "Did you watch the first group's match? Bei Lu against Bing Guo (Ice Country)."

Xia Yan nodded and said, "I watched it on my phone."

Jiang Xiao thought for a while and said, "You have the Bursting Tears Star Technique, which is also an earth-shattering explosion-type Star Technique. Qin Wangchuan mentioned the special characteristic of the Bursting Tears Star Technique – its power is extremely strong, but the damage to oneself isn't as strong, so he allowed you to absorb it. I think, after we go back, let's find some time to test it out."

Xia Yan: "Hmm?"

Jiang Xiao said firmly, "No matter how powerful it is, you shouldn't treat it as a means of mutual destruction. I hope that every time you use it, I'll be by your side."

Xia Yan nodded indifferently.

Jiang Xiao's expression was serious as he said, "After we go back, we'll properly test its specific power and see the specific situation. If I ask you that you can only use the Bursting Tears Star Technique when I allow it, would you agree?"

Xia Yan looked at Jiang Xiao's serious expression and understood what he was worried about.

A trace of emotion rose in Xia Yan's heart. She finally put down her chopsticks, propped her chin up with one hand, and looked at Jiang Xiao in front of her, "Why are you being so serious? Be your usual Pi (mischievous) self, I'm not used to it."

Jiang Xiao laughed. He was happy to comply with such a request.

Jiang Xiao imitated Xia Yan's appearance, pouting his little mouth, "I'm so angry, how did he become so strong? Aiya, I can't beat him, I'll really have to call him Xiao Pi Gege (older brother) in the future, wah! So angry."

Xia Yan's eyes widened instantly: ???

Seeing that the situation was not good, Jiang Xiao quickly said, "Actually, you're also very powerful. Don't worry about Star Pets. After we go back, let's first get the Desperate Blade Star Technique from that Desperate Ghost. Your speed is definitely not slower than Gu Xinzhi's, and your lethality might even be better!"

Xia Yan glared at Jiang Xiao resentfully, picked up her chopsticks, and lowered her head to eat meat.

Both of them clearly noticed that the way they interacted with each other had changed a lot.

In fact, this change had already become apparent the last time they ate grilled meat. As for the time point of this change... or rather, it shouldn't be called a time point, it should be called a "time period", and that was this month-long World Cup journey.

In the world of Star Warriors, strength ultimately speaks for itself.

Jiang Xiao's mentality hadn't changed much, but Xia Yan would no longer treat him as a younger brother.

Jiang Xiao continued, "Some of your Star Techniques exist to cooperate with me. You know what kind of effect we can achieve together, so don't limit your focus to solo battles. Moreover, even in a one-on-one fight, you're not bad."

"Mm-hmm." Xia Yan scratched her head in distress. What Jiang Xiao said was true. Whether it was Berserk or Star Power Body, Jiang Xiao could perfectly make up for their shortcomings. Being by Jiang Xiao's side was truly like adding wings to a tiger.

But she also needed some time to adjust to this way of interacting.

After all... Jiang Xiao's strength was recognized by the world, and Xia Yan also recognized this fact, but it wasn't easy for everyone to immediately transform from a nanny to an infant being cared for.

Jiang Xiao said softly, "After we go back, I'll teach you everything about giant blade techniques, as long as you're not afraid of hardship."

"Hmph." Xia Yan snorted coldly, "How is that possible?"

"Then eat quickly." Jiang Xiao smiled mischievously, "The coaching team is almost finished, don't make them wait at their table."

......

After saying goodbye to Xia Yan, Jiang Xiao returned to the hotel under the leadership of the coaching team.

Jiang Xiao hid back in his room as soon as possible.

From the start of the World Cup competition until now, it had been 37 days. Although Jiang Xiao's physical strength was abundant, he was a little tired mentally.

The long competition schedule was undoubtedly a very severe test for the competitors.

Jiang Xiao rummaged through the tattered cultural shirt in his backpack. Looking at the numbers on it, he felt a sense of spiritual support.

There's one more match, only one more match left!

On one side of the sofa rested a brand-new steel giant blade.

After being selected for the national team roster, everyone's weapons were registered with the team, and the logistical support within the national team was of course impeccable.

Jiang Xiao took the change of clothes and walked into the bathroom for a comfortable shower, then came to the sofa, turned on the TV, and at 1:30 p.m. there was a crucial match! It would determine who Jiang Xiao's opponent would be.

Jiang Xiao would certainly not miss the chance to study his opponent.

It's worth mentioning that after Jiang Xiao's morning match, he gained another 100 skill points. Counting the 100 points he got in each round before, he had a full 3998 skill points.

Looking at this number, if it were money, it should be the standard amount to buy a household appliance......

With more than ten minutes left before the start of the match, Jiang Xiao picked up his phone and sent a video call to Han Jiangxue.

Jiang Xiao wasn't planning on watching the match with the team members today. If nothing unexpected happened, the coaching team would have three days to study the opponent with him.

The video call connected, and Jiang Xiao came back to his senses and saw a delicate and pretty face.

Jiang Xiao knew that she must have relaxed her expression after seeing that it was Jiang Xiao calling, otherwise, Jiang Xiao would have seen a blank face.

Han Jiangxue looked at Jiang Xiao and said softly, "They will be proud of you."

They? His parents who he had never met?

Jiang Xiao nodded and said, "What about you?"

The corners of Han Jiangxue's mouth turned up slightly, "Of course, in fact... I don't know what to say anymore. I know your strength very well, I always have. I also knew that you would definitely achieve something, but... all of this happened so fast, it's overwhelming."

Han Jiangxue took a deep breath and continued, "Second Tail taught you very well. Just like what the media said, your spirit and will are worthy of your ability. You are a qualified warrior."

Jiang Xiao said with a smile, "Don't believe the media, I didn't dare to read their reports after the match, they're all talking nonsense, guessing and writing."

Han Jiangxue smiled sweetly. It was rare to see a gentle smile on her cold face, "I understand you, at least this time, they guessed and wrote correctly."

"Uh..." Jiang Xiao scratched his head awkwardly. Hearing the sound from the TV, Jiang Xiao subconsciously looked up and saw that the third match had already started.

Jiang Xiao picked up the remote control and turned down the TV's volume.

Han Jiangxue suddenly said, "Our side's rewards have already been announced."

Jiang Xiao perked up immediately and looked at the phone screen, "World Cup rewards? What rewards?"

"Mm." Han Jiangxue paused for a moment and said, "The World Cup organizers don't have any rewards, only the top three have prizes, that's the tradition. Your current ranking will definitely have something."

Jiang Xiao asked in confusion, "Then what about your rewards?"

Han Jiangxue said, "The country gives them, the National Star Warrior Association provides them, and our school provides them."

Jiang Xiao nodded expectantly, signaling Han Jiangxue to continue.

Han Jiangxue: "The first is a letter of recommendation. No matter which team we students want to join after graduation, or what organization we want to enter, the Star Association will write us a letter of recommendation. Of course, they also hope that we can give priority to working for the Star Association."

Jiang Xiao grinned and said, "Even without the letter of recommendation, you can get preferential treatment wherever you go with this halo, right?"

Han Jiangxue shook her head and said, "I didn't pay too much attention, I'm only a freshman, it will be a long time before I can redeem them."

Jiang Xiao: "Oh, is there anything else?"

Han Jiangxue nodded: "The Star Association asked us to report the Star Beads we want. I reported the Void Calamity Shadow Star Bead."

Jiang Xiao frowned slightly: "Mm, it's good for you to absorb a teleportation-type Star Technique, I'm just afraid you'll absorb that space-type Star Technique."

Han Jiangxue said softly: "I reported it for you."

Jiang Xiao was stunned for a moment: "Ah?"

Han Jiangxue pursed her lips and said, "The Void Calamity Shadow Star Bead is too precious, we must seize this opportunity, if you can use this Star Bead..."

Han Jiangxue's words stopped, and after two seconds, she continued: "If you can absorb that Calamity Shadow Ruins, your strength will leap forward. Supports need that kind of Star Technique."

Jiang Xiao's heart stirred, what did Han Jiangxue mean by this?

Of course, she knew that Jiang Xiao possessed the Calamity Shadow Ruins, she had even stayed in it for a long time, what did she mean by saying this?

Jiang Xiao thought about it and immediately understood.

It wasn't convenient to reveal secrets on the phone, Han Jiangxue was vaguely expressing that she hoped Jiang Xiao could use this hard-won Star Bead to upgrade the quality of his Star Technique!

There was no doubt about the preciousness of the Void Calamity Shadow Star Bead, I'm afraid that only such a competition could arrange rewards of this level.

She wanted to take this opportunity to help Jiang Xiao raise the two space-type Star Techniques to Diamond quality!

Wow, Miss Sister......

You still have a Star Slot that hasn't been filled, yet you gave this extremely precious reward opportunity to me?

Jiang Xiao opened his mouth, unable to say anything for a long time.

Han Jiangxue continued: "As for the rewards from the Capital Star Martial University, the school will decide, I don't need to report them.

But according to the teachers, they think I lack control and displacement, so the school might reward me with this type of Star Bead, or maybe give me a chance to capture a Star Pet."

Jiang Xiao: "Capture a Star Pet?"

Han Jiangxue nodded: "After returning to the country, let's study it carefully."

Jiang Xiao nodded repeatedly: "Okay."

Han Jiangxue: "Then you should watch the match, I'll go to the finals to watch you."

Jiang Xiao suddenly thought of something and said with a smile: "Before the World Cup started, did you ever think that the first time you came to watch my match in person would be the finals?"

Han Jiangxue's breath hitched slightly, looking at Jiang Xiao's smiling appearance, she couldn't help but glare at him.

Master Pi,

You're really... getting cooler and cooler!

The video call ended, Jiang Xiao put down his phone and looked up at the TV.

More than ten minutes later, Jiang Xiao saw the "Shield of Europe" on the TV screen, raising his war hammer high, roaring to the sky, and flaunting his power.

Okay, except for the noob in the seventh round, all the other opponents were well-known figures.

The championship battle was finally determined.

Shield of Europe vs China's Jiu Xing Du Nai!

Jiang Xiao sighed softly: "This trip to the World Cup is really worth it!"

There are many setbacks in youth, and many bumps along the way. Although that's how it's said, why are there only bumps on my road?

Aiya, the "Flower of Lanxi" is so beautiful! I really want to fight with Hua Hua......