Upon seeing these guys show up, Li Fei couldn't help but slightly knit her brows, clearly not really wanting to interact with them.

But there was no choice, as the one leading this group was the senior student mentoring their class.

The so-called senior student mentor was actually like a counselor's assistant, responsible for helping freshmen quickly get familiar with the campus environment when they first enter college.

"Oh, it's Senior Brother Zhang!"

Out of politeness, An Ying, who was beside Li Fei, greeted him.

To be fair, this senior named Zhang Zihao was indeed very enthusiastic about helping others...

Especially when it came to Li Fei, his enthusiasm was somewhat overwhelming.

You could easily tell that he might have some feelings for Li Fei.

But Li Fei was never really interested in Zhang Zihao's attentions, almost having "rejection" written on her face.

As Li Fei's roommate and close friend, An Ying naturally didn't have a good impression of Zhang Zihao either, and if it wasn't for the sake of politeness, she wouldn't have bothered with this guy who used his mentor position to cling to younger students.

"Hehe... We also plan to participate in this year's military training competition. Want to form a team to help each other out?"

Zhang Zihao extended an invitation at this moment.

Hearing this, An Ying widened her eyes and asked in amazement, "Wait, didn't you guys have military training when you were freshmen?"

While Li Fei wasn't too surprised, her frown deepened.

"Hehe... During my freshman military training, I was trapped in the Secret Realm, so I missed that year's military training competition. I can only make up for it now," Zhang Zihao replied with a smile.

"Then why didn't you participate in your sophomore and junior years? Why wait until senior year?" An Ying asked, puzzled.

She truly found it peculiar...

But the question made Zhang Zihao's expression somewhat awkward.

"Well... I was too busy with my studies, so I didn't have time to participate," Zhang Zihao's smile was already getting a bit stiff.

"But... aren't there more things to do in your senior year? Exams, preparing for graduation, and..." An Ying counted on her fingers.

"Enough, An Ying, stop it!" Even Li Fei couldn't take it and interrupted her straightforward roommate.

"Senior Brother Zhang, we're afraid of holding you back from getting a good ranking, so we won't team up. An Ying and I need to go prepare supplies, so we won't chat with you!"

With that, she pulled An Ying away without looking back.

"Wait, I still have something to say..."

Zhang Zihao seemed to want to call after Li Fei, but she hastened her step, practically dragging An Ying along.

Seeing this, the fervor in Zhang Zihao's eyes gradually turned into indifference, with a hint of doubt.

"Hehe... It seems that your tricks are just so-so."

A small, thin guy behind Zhang Zihao sneered as he spoke.

This skinny guy, holding a skull-headed magic staff, exuded a somewhat gloomy air.

Even carrying an inexplicable aura of death.

Generally, professionals with such traits were highly likely to be a special type of professional—a Necromancer.

"Tao Jun, just shut up..."

A tall, burly man in the team spoke up.

Necromancer Tao Jun simply snorted coldly, saying nothing more.

"That chick is too determined and highly defensive. I didn't dare to forcefully impress her..." Zhang Zihao explained, suddenly grinning, "But once we enter the Secret Realm, her opinion won't matter anymore..."

"Enough talk, we'll discuss everything after entering! Besides, she's not even our target!" The burly man said.

"Heh..."

Zhang Zihao didn't say anything more, taking one last deep look at Li Fei's back before turning to leave.

...

"Li Fei, why walk so fast!"

An Ying complained, slightly upset.

"If I didn't pull you away, who knows what nonsense you'd continue to spout!" Li Fei poked An Ying's forehead in irritation.

"Ow! What did I say wrong this time?"

Covering her forehead, An Ying whined coquettishly to Li Fei.

"Zhang Zihao delayed joining the military training competition until senior year because he hoped to get a better ranking. Yet you exposed him in public like that, doesn't he care about face? Do you understand now?" Li Fei chuckled.

"Huh? Isn't that really unfair to us?" An Ying asked, eyes wide open.

After Li Fei's explanation, An Ying finally understood why Zhang Zihao waited until senior year to participate in the freshman military training competition.

Despite being forcibly equalized to a Level 30 standard upon entering the military training Secret Realm, Zhang Zihao was still far superior to most freshmen with his current skills.

After all, being a senior, even without level suppression and combat power differences, his practical experience alone was enough to crush a large number of freshmen.

Even if it gets talked behind his back.

But tactics like Zhang Zihao's were practically an open secret.

There are always those not satisfied with just a mediocre rank, who find ways to delay their participation in military training competitions.

Anyway, as long as they are under thirty, every First or Second Transformation professional has one opportunity to participate in the military training competition.

So, each year, before the military training competition begins, numerous freshmen find various excuses to avoid that year's event, aiming for more time to accumulate experience and power.

As long as they participate once before turning thirty.

Some even shamelessly delay until thirty, to gamble on a chance at entering the Skill Divine Hall Golden Hall.

As for the other restriction...

For those prodigies able to reach the Third Transformation before thirty, they don't even need such tactics to elevate their rank.

In reality, the true top ranks of each year's military training competition are mostly the geniuses from the same year's freshmen.

"Where's absolute fairness? For someone from that background, just behaving within the rules is the greatest fairness to us ordinary people," Li Fei calmly stated.

"Huh?" An Ying tilted her head.

Li Fei couldn't help but smile wryly, "I forgot you're also the eldest miss of the An Family in Shangjing, my bad!"

"Don't tease me!" An Ying caught on to Li Fei's words this time, and playfully clawed at Li Fei's waist.

The two girls immediately broke into giggles and playful scuffles.

This scene of youthful vigor captivated quite a few hot-blooded boys around, rooted in place.

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