Chapter 104: I Await the First Lightning in the Sky

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Qilin Courtyard, Building One, double room.
“The Supervisory Department is quite large, and the people there are polite and speak pleasantly... The coffee is good too, hehe...”
Gao Wu was telling Song Mingyue about his experience in the Supervisory Department. Having passed the review smoothly, he was in high spirits.
Song Mingyue sat quietly opposite him, listening. Although she judged that there would be no problems, seeing Gao Wu so animated and excited, she couldn’t help but be influenced by his mood and felt a bit more relaxed.
She said, “Zhang Yunyi is the Deputy Minister. If he personally presides over the review and there’s no problem, then it’s really fine.”
The main thing was that the issue was resolved smoothly; she was genuinely happy for Gao Wu.
Anjing is the central city of Beizhou, and the Supervisory Department’s power there is immense. If they wanted to pin something on Gao Wu, even inviting her grandfather wouldn’t easily get him out.
“Chairman Shen said the reward points will be credited tomorrow,” Gao Wu said as he excitedly took the tablet and opened the Hunter Association’s official website.
After logging in through his personal account, Gao Wu accessed the Hunter Association’s intranet. Unfortunately, the points hadn’t arrived yet, so he could only view some common firearms, swords, and potions.
According to the Hunter Association rules, only when points reach certain levels can a member gain higher-level access on the intranet.
Song Mingyue glanced at the items on the page and said, “The Hunter Association has various high-grade potions. Unfortunately, there’s not enough time.”
She resonated mentally with Gao Wu and could sense the vigorous vitality within him. Given Gao Wu’s condition, he wouldn’t need to worry about side effects even if he used potions meant for warriors.
To put it in popular online terms: Gao Wu was practically born to be a medicine saint!
But the preliminaries for the Qilin Cup were just around the corner, and using potions in such a short time wouldn’t be very effective.
Potions also cause certain physical changes that require time to digest, adjust, and adapt. The dramatic changes brought by potions could actually affect Gao Wu’s performance in the competition.
“Bai Yushuang is too weak to worry about,” Gao Wu said confidently after killing two warriors in the secret realm.
With his current raging strength and super-strong physique, he could easily sweep away Bai Yushuang and other newly promoted warriors.
Of course, the warrior’s source force field was troublesome. If needed, he could use the Gale Thunder transformation; after all, many already knew of his strong mental power.
Showing off a little would actually help gain the trust of martial arts masters like Shen An.
Getting the Qilin potion might help him advance to warrior level, which was very important. The honor of the Qilin Cup was less so.
Song Mingyue understood Gao Wu’s meaning and nodded slightly: “That works too.”
In front of many martial arts experts, there was no need to hide too much. Showing strong talent was the only way to get attention and sufficient resources.
Judging Gao Wu only by his martial talent, he was average at best. His drug resistance talent also had obvious limits.
Martial arts experts valued mental talents more. After all, once reaching the martial master stage, the spirit was the foundation of progress.
Gao Wu made up his mind and felt more relaxed.
His gap with warriors lay in the source force field. Otherwise, in terms of strength and physical toughness, he could completely suppress Bai Yushuang and others. On the narrow ring, this advantage would be magnified several times.
He enthusiastically invited Song Mingyue: “If you’re free tomorrow, let’s go to Longmen to see the river view...”
When he passed the Longmen Bridge that day, Gao Wu felt the surging river was quite majestic. Since tomorrow was free, he had already arranged to go there with Shang Qingjun.
Song Mingyue wasn’t interested in the river view but didn’t want to refuse Gao Wu’s invitation; she nodded gently: “Alright.”
“My sister will come along too. It’s a good chance for you two to meet,” Gao Wu said.
Song Mingyue’s bright eyes showed a hint of hesitation upon hearing there would be others; she disliked socializing.
She always kept a distant, indifferent, even cold attitude towards outsiders. But since it was Gao Wu’s sister, whom she had heard about several times and knew they were very close, she couldn’t be too distant. That was a bit troublesome.
Gao Wu knew Song Mingyue too well. Grabbing her hand, he chuckled, “Dear friend, don’t be so closed off, and don’t resist the world.”
Song Mingyue quietly withdrew her hand but nodded slightly to indicate she agreed with Gao Wu’s words and would definitely go tomorrow.
“It’s a bit awkward with just the two of us. How about I invite Han Yang and Yang Ru? Yang Ru is silly and likes to talk, which can liven up the atmosphere. Han Yang is smart and articulate. With them there, it’ll be much better...”
Gao Wu understood Song Mingyue’s social anxiety well. She rarely spoke to strangers, not even to close ones like Lan Yi, with whom she never chattered.
She talked the most with him but hardly engaged in idle talk. Such a person was indeed difficult to get to socialize.
But this was a good opportunity; he wanted his sister and Song Mingyue to meet. They’d both attend Anjing University and would inevitably interact.
Back in the room, Song Mingyue opened the temporary wardrobe where several ironed clothes hung. She pondered while looking at them.
“Should I dress more formally for the first meeting with Gao Wu’s family?”
“But if we’re just going to enjoy the river view, dressing too formally would feel out of place. It’s better to be loose and casual...”
After thinking for a while, she chose a gray-white blended short windbreaker made of a sturdy nanocoated fabric—breathable and waterproof, suitable for an outing.
She also picked a white shirt, straight casual jeans, and white sports shoes.
Laying the clothes on the bed to match, Song Mingyue felt it was nice—casual yet appropriate, with an elegant and clean overall style.
She rehearsed in her mind what polite things to say during the meeting and how to keep a respectful yet not stiff distance.
The next morning at nine, Gao Wu came to pick up Song Mingyue.
Seeing her in a white shirt and jeans, Gao Wu laughed loudly, “Best friend, we’re wearing couple outfits!”
Gao Wu was also dressed in a white shirt, washed blue and white jeans, and white shoes. It wasn’t that he knew how to coordinate; Song Mingyue had helped him buy these everyday clothes.
This was the only set of casual clothes he brought to Anjing; the rest were combat suits, martial arts uniforms, and so forth.
Actually, he preferred wearing his school uniform daily—loose and comfortable, no fear of dirt or damage.
For Gao Wu, what he wore didn’t matter; what mattered was holding the Destiny Sword.
Song Mingyue glanced at the sword in Gao Wu’s hand and nodded slightly, expressing her approval of his safety awareness.

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She softly said, “The forecast calls for heavy rain today. I’ll bring an umbrella.”
“Heavy rain is good. Watching the river in the rain must have a unique charm.” Gao Wu’s strong physique meant he didn’t care about rain.
He added apologetically, “Han Yang and Yang Ru are busy today and can’t come.”
Song Mingyue blinked, signaling it was okay.
Gao Wu knew her too well; he patted her shoulder comfortingly, “Best friend, just follow me and don’t worry about talking.”
He was about to say more when his phone rang. Looking at it, he said, “My sister and the others have arrived. They drove here, which saves trouble.”
The two reached the lobby, and from afar, Gao Wu spotted Shang Qingjun and a tall beauty standing side by side at the entrance.
“Jun Jie,” Gao Wu quickened his pace to greet them.
Today, Shang Qingjun had her hair up with an ebony hairpin. She wore a white traditional long-sleeved blouse and a blue-green horse-face skirt.
Shang Qingjun’s gentle temperament was enhanced by the traditional outfit, making her look bright and elegant.
Beside her stood the beauty Zhou Hongying, with almond eyes and willow eyebrows, delicate features, and long hair loose over her shoulders. She wore a similar style white traditional blouse paired with a black and gold embroidered horse-face skirt, exuding exceptional charm and allure.
Zhou Hongying was slightly taller than Shang Qingjun and wore high heels, radiating enchanting and captivating elegance even while standing still.
Gao Wu often saw Zhou Hongying during video calls with Shang Qingjun and had heard her name, but seeing her in person was even more stunning and radiant.
He greeted warmly, “Sister Hongying.”
Shang Qingjun smiled at Gao Wu, her gaze resting on Song Mingyue. She had heard about Song Mingyue from Xiao Wu many times but was seeing her for the first time.
Song Mingyue was tall and slender, about 177 cm, and the short windbreaker accentuated her figure nicely. Her neat and refined short hair gave her a sharp look, and the sunglasses added an air of mystery and aloofness.
She was a girl with a very special aura. Though Zhou Hongying was glamorous and charming, she couldn’t overshadow Song Mingyue’s beauty.
Standing next to Gao Wu, Song Mingyue and he had a very fitting height ratio, creating a subtle harmony.
Shang Qingjun stepped forward and extended her hand, “Hello, I’m Xiao Wu’s sister, Shang Qingjun.”
Song Mingyue politely removed her sunglasses and shook hands with Shang Qingjun, “Hello, Jun Jie. I’m Song Mingyue.”
Meanwhile, Gao Wu shook hands with Zhou Hongying, smiling brightly, “Sister Hongying is even more beautiful than in the videos, truly a beauty!”
“You’re especially handsome!” Zhou Hongying smiled charmingly. She admired Gao Wu’s heroic and handsome looks and often teased Shang Qingjun about wanting to become her sister-in-law. Seeing him in person, she really liked him a bit.
It was hard to say why—perhaps Gao Wu’s tall, upright posture was very charismatic, or his smile was brighter than the sun, or the white shirt he wore looked clean and comfortable.
In any case, her first impression of Gao Wu was very, very good.
Zhou Hongying came from a prominent family and had always been popular and confident, which sharply contrasted with Song Mingyue’s reserved and cool demeanor.
Gao Wu chatted briefly with Zhou Hongying and found his roommate Shang Qingjun and this glamorous beauty quite compatible.
Well, any beautiful woman who smiled at him felt compatible—except for the arrogant Bai Yushuang...
Gao Wu introduced Song Mingyue and Zhou Hongying to each other. The two beauties nodded slightly in greeting, maintaining a good distance.
Zhou Hongying actually liked making friends but inexplicably felt a faint repulsion upon seeing Song Mingyue.
Some people feel an instant connection, some feel immediate dislike; there’s no reason for it.
One can only say the chemistry is off.
Zhou Hongying drove a compact Tianma sedan, its pomegranate red paint shining like a mirror. Shang Qingjun sat in the front passenger seat; Gao Wu and Song Mingyue were in the back.
Being native to Anjing, Zhou Hongying was very familiar with the Longmen Bridge.
After more than an hour’s drive, they arrived at the south bank of Longmen Bridge and found the nearest parking lot.
Longmen Bridge was a steel cable-stayed structure, with symmetrical cables and towers forming a huge diamond shape.
The bridge was seven kilometers long, with six lanes for vehicles and two pedestrian paths.
By the time the four got on the bridge, it was past ten. Dark clouds covered the sky like a curtain, casting a gloomy atmosphere. Many passing cars had their headlights on.
“It’s going to rain heavily...” Zhou Hongying looked at the dark clouds and felt the rain would be intense.
Gao Wu, however, was somewhat excited. He could sense the thick moisture in the incoming river breeze and saw a rain cloud moving toward them.
It felt like a gigantic sprinkler slowly moving, casually spraying the earth and river—very interesting.
He could even sense the charges jumping and gathering within the clouds, a vast electric field waiting for the right moment to release.
Clouds, rain, wind, thunder—these ordinary natural changes held the profound principles of heaven and earth.
Rain nourished all things; wind spread seeds; thunder’s electric field could stimulate various vitality in nature.
The changes in clouds, rain, and wind manifested as mighty turbulent waves on the Bailong River, which seemed to transform into a rolling dragon—majestic and grand.
For the first time, Gao Wu deeply understood the harmony and wonder of these natural phenomena, feeling moved by the beauty of heaven and earth.
Song Mingyue, resonating mentally with Gao Wu, sensed his long joy in realizing these truths, which eased her social tension.
Shang Qingjun and Zhou Hongying didn’t share this mental resonance but could feel the joy and excitement radiating from Gao Wu’s heart.
Though puzzled by why he was so excited about impending rain, their faces involuntarily showed smiles, infected by his mood.
Lost in the wonderful atmospheric changes, Gao Wu didn’t notice a group rapidly approaching.
Song Mingyue was very alert and first noticed the aggressive aura of the group, her gaze shifting to see Bai Yushuang and Bai Dishan at the front.
They were flanked by a young man, probably in his early twenties, resembling Bai Yushuang and likely her elder brother.
The young man had a refined demeanor, quite unlike Bai Yushuang’s arrogant and spoiled manner. Song Mingyue had heard of Bai Yucheng, known as a family prodigy and a senior warrior at a young age.
Judging by his appearance, this had to be Bai Yucheng.
The others were also young, dressed in luxurious and exquisite clothes, likely Bai family scions.
It was quite a coincidence to meet Bai family members on Longmen Bridge. Song Mingyue suspected Bai Yushuang did it on purpose.
Gao Wu’s whereabouts weren’t a secret; anyone could ask the front desk.
Shang Qingjun and Zhou Hongying also saw the Bai family group but felt nothing unusual. Longmen Bridge was a famous scenic spot in Anjing; if not for the cloud cover and impending rain, there would be even more tourists.
Bai Yushuang brightened upon seeing Gao Wu from afar. She had heard he was out with Song Mingyue and guessed he was at Longmen Bridge.
She encouraged Bai Yucheng to bring his group to enjoy the river view.
Bai Yucheng was Bai Yushuang’s cousin and had been close to her since childhood. Even knowing her schemes, he didn’t care much.
After all, it was a Bai family gathering; it didn’t matter where they went.
“Third brother, it’s this guy who bullied me,” Bai Yushuang pointed at Gao Wu, complaining to Bai Yucheng.
“You don’t want me to help you fight him, do you?” Bai Yucheng chuckled. Being four years older and chairman of Anjing University Martial Arts Institute Student Council, as well as a senior warrior, he couldn’t just attack an eighteen-year-old boy.
His status was too high, and Gao Wu’s identity too, to cause such a scandal.
“No, no, just help me keep the pressure and cheer me on,” Bai Yushuang said, stepping forward to Gao Wu. “What a coincidence, meeting again.”
The other Bai family members stood seven or eight meters away, curiously watching Gao Wu. Bai Yucheng’s gaze swept over Gao Wu and then rested on the three beauties.
He showed no interest in the cold and aloof Song Mingyue, found Zhou Hongying too flashy, but was attracted to the gentle and elegant Shang Qingjun, his eyes lighting up: “A real beauty!”
Shang Qingjun didn’t notice Bai Yucheng. She was worried, watching Bai Yushuang, who looked aggressive and clearly had ill intentions.
Zhou Hongying gently tugged Shang Qingjun’s hand and whispered, “Bai Yucheng is the chairman of our university’s Martial Arts Institute Student Council. He’s a powerful figure!”
Shang Qingjun glanced at Bai Yucheng. She knew the importance of that position—not only must one have high martial arts skill but also sufficient status and background to command respect.
She was even more worried: “With a leader like that, something might happen today...”
Gao Wu was still sensing the changes in the natural energy and hadn’t noticed Bai Yushuang’s group until Bai Yushuang spoke.
He was a bit surprised, looking at Bai Yushuang: “You’re here too.”
His gaze swept Bai Yucheng, Bai Dishan, and their group. Behind him, his shadow spirit silently emerged.
Out of caution, Gao Wu liked to use his shadow spirit to scan others to see if they were demon god cultists.
He found no demonic aura and saw three bright acupoints on Bai Yucheng—he truly was a senior warrior.
He didn’t care; what was a senior warrior compared to his shadow spirit sword? With Song Mingyue present, killing a senior warrior with telekinetic swordsmanship was no problem.
Besides, the other side wouldn’t dare act recklessly. The bridge was full of surveillance.
A warrior had no right to disrupt public order in broad daylight unless they wanted to die!
Bai Yushuang was unaware that Gao Wu had seen through her entire faction. She arrogantly raised her beautifully arched eyebrows and said, “Gao Wu, you were lucky to take first in the preliminaries. There will be no luck in the semifinals.
“If you make it to the finals, I’ll show you on the ring what source force and a warrior truly mean. Too bad, you won’t have that chance!”
She glanced at Song Mingyue beside her and sighed, “You’re pretty but have no taste.”
Song Mingyue didn’t pay Bai Yushuang any mind—not even a glance—which annoyed Bai Yushuang.
Shaking her finger at Gao Wu disdainfully, Bai Yushuang said, “Guys like you who just inject potions have no right to compete with me—”
Before she could finish, Gao Wu suddenly raised a finger to his lips in a shushing gesture: “Shh, don’t speak. It’s coming...”
Interrupting her, Bai Yushuang was a little angry and about to react when
Gao Wu turned, pointing excitedly toward the bridge’s front: “Here it comes!”
Before he finished, a bolt of lightning suddenly struck from the pitch-black clouds, tearing through the dark sky and striking the turbulent river below.
The earth-shaking thunder roared in sync with the lightning, echoing wildly through the heavens.
The dazzling lightning and the tremendous roar struck everyone’s eyes and ears, the divine power of nature hitting their hearts in the most direct and intense way.
The lightning spread and expanded in the air, with the faintest edge even connecting to Gao Wu’s finger.
From an observer’s perspective, it looked as if Gao Wu had summoned a blazing thunderbolt out of thin air...
Amid the brilliant lightning, Bai Yushuang stood stunned and speechless, her eyes fixed on the dazzling electric light and Gao Wu’s figure.
All her anger vanished in the sudden thunder, leaving her mind blank and frozen in place.
Not only Bai Yushuang, but Bai Yucheng, a senior warrior, also could not hide the shock on his face.
He usually maintained an elegant demeanor and never showed exaggerated expressions, but this time he couldn’t control himself.
Bai Dishan nearby was filming with his phone, at Bai Yushuang’s request, to capture the moment they scared Gao Wu for later online humiliation.
The sudden lightning startled Bai Dishan, shattering his usual composed act.
The group of Bai family elite youths all wore shocked expressions.
Zhou Hongying stood beside Gao Wu, witnessing the entire scene and hearing the conversation and Gao Wu’s thunder summoning.
The electric light flashing around Gao Wu made him appear immensely mysterious and imposing in her heart. She only thought: “Wow, so cool!”
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