Starforce Warriors

Chapter 181: First Warning

What a ridiculous name. Can’t even have a proper conversation because of it.

Li Zhoumin smiled slightly. "All the private accounts of the participants in the Liuhe Base City high school league are under the surveillance of the Star Council. It's normal for me to know your information."

Li Xiaofei suddenly understood. So, the inspector had been paying attention to him all along.

"Remember, whatever it is, go ahead and do it boldly. If you can't handle it, come find me," said Li Zhoumin. He was clearly ready to extend his protection if he was needed.

"Got it, thank you, teacher," replied Li Xiaofei, bowing in gratitude.

Then, he left the Starry Sky Hotel. On the way back to the slum, Li Xiaofei called the peach blossom eyed Principal Chen Fei.

"Hey, Old Chen, I need to take ten days off."

"What? Ten days? That's a long time, what happened?"

"Gang matters. I can handle it myself; it just takes a bit of time."

"Ten days is quite long. What's the issue? Should the school get involved? As the principal, I do have some influence."

"No need. However, I can participate in next week's league; I just can't practice during the week."

"That's not a big problem... Brother Eighteen, you must tell me if anything happens. We'll figure it out together. You are the school's pillar now, nothing can go wrong."

"I understand, I can handle it."

"Alright then, you have my approval. But I still have to nag you—if you need any help, just tell me. Old Qin and I will always support you."

"You are really nagging, but thanks anyway."

Warmth surged in Li Xiaofei's heart after the call. He had met many people since crossing over, but only a few could truly be called friends. But Principal Chen Fei was definitely one of them.

He had been the one to appear at a critical moment and guide Li Xiaofei on the right path. He had allowed him to enter the school and become a student. The choice had opened up a brand-new path for Li Xiaofei to become stronger.

Once he returned to the Cloudy Sky Gang headquarters, Li Xiaofei closed himself off without hesitation.

Gulp, gulp.

He drank a bottle of fifth-generation special-grade Starforce Reagent. The cool liquid entered his throat and slid down his esophagus into his stomach. It immediately transformed into burning energy that spread through Li Xiaofei's limbs and bones like flames. He activated the True Dragon Breathing Technique as he began to cultivate.

After mastering the Dragon-Subduing Eighteen Palms, One Yang Finger, Graceful Step of the Waves, and Great Strength Vajra Fist, the only way to enhance his combat strength was to increase his cultivation.

The fifth-generation Starforce Reagent had ten times the energy of the third and fourth generations. Li Xiaofei gave his all as he used the breathing technique to guide this energy. He simultaneously tempered his physical body while increasing his starforce qi.

A day and a night went by as he cultivated.

Another golden dragon starforce vortex formed within Li Xiaofei's body. He was now at the thirty-first stage of the Qi Refining Realm! This was an unprecedented level of cultivation at the Qi Refining Realm, but it was not Li Xiaofei’s limit.

He ended his seclusion and ate a quick meal after walking out of the training room. The Qi Refining Realm did not allow for fasting. He needed to eat a lot of meat to replenish his energy and blood. Then he received a massage and medicinal bath from his aunt.

After that, he went into seclusion again, opening the Secret Time Pavilion as he continued to refine the Starforce Reagent energy within his body.

Thus, he continued this cycle. When Li Xiaofei emerged from the Secret Time Pavilion, his cultivation had reached the terrifying fortieth stage of the Qi Refining Realm. Forty golden dragon qi vortices swirled in his dantian.

At this moment, Li Xiaofei could even clearly sense the ten energy shackles on his body. They were like ten locks on his hands, arms, neck, spine, and other places, preventing his body from unleashing more energy.

When others break the shackles, they must first sense the location of the locks, find the exact positions, and then forcefully break through. But I have already located the shackles. If I wanted to, I could break three or four locks in an instant. But... deep roots lead to flourishing leaves. Let’s continue cultivating at the Qi Refining Realm.

Li Xiaofei's thoughts were very clear. He spent the next few days repeating the same cycle, and the number of qi vortices within him increased rapidly.

Meanwhile, the slum and Cloudy Sky Gang began to face enormous pressure. After being dormant for more than a month, Paradise Island Real Estate Development Company finally re-entered the slum and started to buy land at low prices.

The Dragon Claw Gang, Daxing Gang, Iron Palm Ltd, and Flying Cloud Sword Gang joined them in the effort. Such actions were naturally met with fierce resistance from the Cloudy Sky Gang.

The two sides had several clashes inside and outside of the slum. The Cloudy Sky Gang, following Li Xiaofei's instructions, tried to avoid escalating the conflict. But they couldn't withstand the aggressive pressure from the other side.

Finally, a few fights broke out. The Dragon Claw Gang and the other major gangs completely outnumbered the Cloudy Sky Gang in terms of experts. However, to their shock and surprise, the resistance within the slum from the Cloudy Sky Gang was very determined. Moreover, they relied on several peculiar poison techniques, causing significant losses to the major gangs.

The expensive medics they hired couldn't even neutralize these poison techniques. The setback hindered the advances of the major gangs. Thus, the Dragon Claw Gang reached out again. This time, they didn't send an emissary. Instead, they communicated directly through the gang's light core.

"Master Long, what is the meaning of this?" In the light core video call, Li Xiaofei questioned sharply, "There are still six days until the negotiation. Why do you keep pressing us?"

"Heh, real estate development and gang negotiations are not mutually exclusive." Long Xiaotian appeared on the video screen with a smile. "We are merely cooperating with the Paradise Island Company of the Ye family. Besides, this is bringing money to our suffering and starving compatriots in the slum. Does your Cloudy Sky Gang not want to let the poor live a good life? Do you even want to stop us from doing good deeds?"

Li Xiaofei angrily retorted, "This is exploitation and plunder."

Long Xiaotian's face seemed faintly mocking as he laughed, "President Li, you’re like a clay Bodhisattva crossing a river. You can’t even protect yourself. Stop meddling in other people's business."

Li Xiaofei's face turned extremely grim as he shouted, "What exactly do you want?"

"Heh, young man, don't get so agitated." Long Xiaotian smiled faintly and said, "I called today with only one purpose. The four streets in the West District of the slum have been secured by Paradise Island. Please have your people withdraw."

"Dream on." Li Xiaofei seethed with impotent rage.

Long Xiaotian chuckled and abruptly hung up. In the next instant, the anger vanished from Li Xiaofei's face. He had learned from an old master five hundred years ago to never show your true feelings to your opponent.

The Dragon Claw Gang's intentions were now clear. Launching a major attack right before the gang negotiations was a move to establish fait accompli. This way, they would have more leverage at the negotiation table.

It was also a test. They wanted to see if Li Xiaofei would seek help from the government, the military, or an Inspector. They could plan their moves more effectively by probing his limits.

Li Xiaofei clearly sensed that this time, his opponent was planning meticulously and executing precisely. This was the style of a powerful organization that was backed by the Ye family.

In the afternoon, the Cloudy Sky Gang received a package. When they opened it, they found a bloody arm. It was obvious that it had been freshly severed from a human body.

The arm had a line of text tattooed on it.

First warning, surrender the four streets in the West District.