There are many ancient ginkgo trees on both sides of the road. Their yellow leaves flutter down, forming a thick layer that shimmers with a white light under the moonlight, making them quite beautiful.
Along this road, there are also many maple trees interspersed among the ginkgo trees, their fiery red leaves stretching as far as the eye can see, like a vast expanse of vibrant sunset.
In this season, the grass and trees begin to turn yellow, and most of the beautiful flowers have withered, revealing the desolation of autumn.
However, the golden ginkgo trees and fiery red maple trees lining the city roads are so dazzling and vibrant that they give people a completely opposite feeling.
In this season, I experience both the vibrancy and the desolation of this city.
Shi Mengqi's breath hitched slightly. She forced a smile and said in a relaxed manner, "I'm not going to Tianxing. I think Earth is better, even though it's called a wasteland."
“But my family, my friends, and... my attachments are all here, so I don’t want to leave. Even if I live an ordinary life, it’s still not bad. At least I have people with me, right, Wang Hao?”
Wang Hao remained silent. Shi Mengqi's innate talent test was A+. She was a rough gem for martial arts cultivation. If someone could guide her correctly, becoming a Heavenly Realm expert in the future would not be a problem.
He knew that Shi Mengqi was comforting him. Deep down, Wang Hao felt a sense of fear regarding the girl's feelings, after all, Zi Yue had hurt him too deeply.
The gathering was not in the city. Shi Mengqi drove smoothly to a hilltop villa area outside the city, where the scenery was beautiful and overlooked the entire city.
Although most of the students at Tianxing are very low-key, some of them have very impressive backgrounds and origins, so it's not surprising that they chose to study here.
The rented villa is located on the highest of these low hills, covering several acres, with a huge lawn and a swimming pool.
In addition, there are even two helipads on this mountaintop.
Wang Hao glanced through the car window and saw two pink private jets parked there. They were sleek and beautiful, and he was speechless for a moment.
"You've met all those girlfriends, and I only found out yesterday that Cheng Wenya was actually born on Tianxing and was sent to Earth by her family to study."
Shi Mengqi parked the car and walked towards the villa, chatting with Wang Hao about gossip as she went, occasionally letting out a pleasant chuckle.
Wang Hao laughed and said, "Actually, many of our students come from Tianxing. But then again, they should be considered aliens, right?"
Upon hearing this, Shi Mengqi realized it was indeed true and burst out laughing. She had never thought about it before, but now, thinking about her classmates, she realized there were quite a few aliens among them.
Cheng Wenya walked over and overheard their conversation.
"Wang Hao, you are quite handsome and have clear eyes, but you have such a mean mouth. You make us sound like an invasive species."
She was lively and active by nature, and stood tall and graceful. She wore a light blue short skirt that showed off her long, straight legs. She was youthful, beautiful, and full of energy.
In the past, Wang Hao would have been too embarrassed to speak, but now he smiled slightly and said, "You used to pay more attention to me when we were in school, and now you're praising me like this. Do you have some bad intentions towards me?"
A look of surprise flashed in Cheng Wenya's eyes, but she calmly said, "Don't change the subject. We can't leave this unresolved."
Su Yun, who had a scholarly air and was usually very quiet, also spoke up and laughed, "I heard it too. You said we are aliens, but our ancestral home is on Earth, and this is our hometown. How can we be aliens?"
Wang Hao clasped his hands in a fist and smiled apologetically as he led them into the huge lawn.
Shi Mengqi's family is in business, so they have some money. Besides, almost everyone who came this time, except for Wang Hao, were his female classmates from back then, and he was the only boy.
On the lawn, the barbecue grills were already set up, and the buffet food on the long tables was being laid out.
As the only boy, Wang Hao naturally took on the task of grilling skewers. He didn't mind at all, as it was a good opportunity to think about the next step while grilling the skewers.
With so many people gathered together, it was naturally lively, and there was no sense of distance or awkwardness.
However, many girls were disappointed because they were not qualified to go to Tianxing. Their martial arts aptitude was average, and only those with a C+ level of physical constitution were eligible to be selected.
The sentimental girls drank some alcohol and started crying loudly, partly because they were not destined to be together, and partly because they were facing separation, making it difficult for them to control their emotions.
Moreover, some people have heard that martial arts manuals and methods for breaking through to the Heavenly Realm have been unearthed in ancient ruins in Tianxing. It is possible that in the near future, there will be beings among the five great nations who surpass the Heavenly Realm.
If this is true, then some tycoons would certainly spare no expense to obtain extraordinary methods, especially those behind the scenes who are nearing the end of their lives and forcibly prolonging their lives with life-extending devices.
Who doesn't want to stay young forever? Life is only a few decades long. When you've reached the peak, you find that your life is coming to an end and you don't have much time left. What's the point of all your struggles in this life?
Moreover, research shows that the lifespan of a Heavenly Realm martial artist can only reach a maximum of two hundred and fifty years. Now, since the start of martial arts training for all citizens, it has been close to two hundred years.
Time is running out for those few Heavenly Realm experts, so they are even more eager, especially the aging women, who will probably be even more frantic.
After all, those who can become powerful beings in the Earth Realm and Heaven Realm were all exceptionally talented and beautiful in their youth. Their pursuit was to maintain their youthful appearance, stay young forever, and even live forever.
As time went on, many people drank too much and became increasingly agitated.
Those whose homes are on Earth but who are chosen to go to Tianxing are the most excited, imagining the future and looking forward to the day when they become powerful beings in the celestial realm.
So most of them got drunk and some let loose.
In the distance, the city streets are brightly lit, like interwoven silver chains, an endless sea of lights merging together in a dazzling display.
Meanwhile, countless stars filled the sky, their light cascading down, creating a dazzling spectacle.
Some people were slightly tipsy, drunk, unable to distinguish between the starlight in the sky and the lights on earth; the heavens and the earth seemed to be connected.
Wang Hao, holding a glass of red wine, sat at the spot where he had previously been barbecuing, gently turning his wrist as he looked up at the bright moon in the sky, lost in thought.
Shi Mengqi and a few other sober classmates escorted them to a room in the villa. No one mentioned Wang Hao and Shi Mengqi, but everyone knew what was going on.
One was destined to remain on Earth due to poor aptitude, while the other was prepared to give up his future because of lingering attachments. This night was destined to be a sleepless one.
Just then, a screeching sound shattered the quiet of the night. The electronic gate in the distance of the villa slowly opened, and a white Porsche sped towards them.
"Sizzle".
The perfectly shaped car body drew an elegant arc, and amidst gasps of surprise, it came to a close stop in front of Wang Hao, kicking up a cloud of dust.
Wang Hao frowned slightly, but did not move his feet. He squinted at the Porsche in front of him, and the first thing that caught his eye was a pair of red high heels.
Immediately afterwards, a pair of long, slender, and fair legs stepped out of the driver's seat on the other side. Looking up, a stunningly beautiful woman wearing a brown trench coat and with cascading black hair stepped out of the car with an indifferent expression.
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