Chapter 253 The End of the Volume

That night, Jiang Xiao walked out of the top of the ancient pagoda.

In his Realm of Calamity Shadow, several figures were engaged in a fierce battle with the decoy Jiang Xiao.

As it turned out, a decoy with the physical qualities of a Star River stage could indeed contend with a Gold-rank King creature.

Moreover, the Gold-rank creatures at the top of the ancient pagoda - the Golden Monk and the Garment Monk - were different from other beast-type Gold-rank creatures. The Ghost-Faced Monks clearly placed more emphasis on skill, and their star techniques were more inclined towards support. They didn't have the massive size and brute strength of the Ape-Ghoul King.

Therefore, Jiang Xiao, who was also willing to compete in skill, found that one Gold-rank Golden Monk simply wasn't enough for him.

So Jiang Xiao threw in a Garment Monk, and then things got out of control. If Jiang Xiao hadn't entered the Realm of Calamity Shadow in time, he would have died again.

The Garment Monk's star techniques were disgusting. The Subdued Light Shawl and Starlight Shawl were both quite good and would increase defense, but that Gold-quality star technique, Starlight Shawl, came with a rather strong counter-shock effect, which made the decoy Jiang Xiao, who had no star techniques, suffer unspeakably.

So Jiang Xiao killed the Garment Monk and threw in another Golden Monk, but the situation was still not ideal.

Afterwards, Jiang Xiao tried a combination of 2-4 Silver-rank monks. The decoy Jiang Xiao was able to practice his knife skills, fist and foot techniques, and dagger skills, but he lacked a sense of urgency.

There was no way around it. The difference in physical qualities between the Star River stage and the Nebula stage was qualitative. This was an ironclad fact.

After several hours, Jiang Xiao figured out a sparring combination of 1 Golden Monk + 2 Silver Monks. The effect was very good. It provided both a sense of urgency and crisis, and also maximized the training of Jiang Xiao's various skills, making it perfect!

After figuring out a very outstanding sparring lineup, Jiang Xiao knew when to stop and hurried back to Earth.

After showering and changing, Jiang Xiao was about to leave with his backpack when he picked up his phone and saw a text message from Er Wei, which read: "Return to the team."

Jiang Xiao thought about it and sent her a message: "Taking a plane back to Jincheng?"

A little while later, when Jiang Xiao was outside the training point, getting into a taxi, Er Wei's message came back, three big words: "National Team!"

There was also an exclamation point at the end, which startled Jiang Xiao. He didn't dare reply to her.

"Where to?" the driver asked.

Jiang Xiao looked at his phone screen, hesitated for a long time, and said, "Shopping. Where can I buy clothes?"

Driver: "Okay."

After the car had been driving for a while, Jiang Xiao also called Han Jiangxue.

Over the phone, a song, "水边的阿狄丽娜" (Water Margin Adeline), once again dragged Jiang Xiao back to his high school life.

Jiang Xiao was enjoying the music when the phone was answered, and Han Jiangxue's familiar voice came through.

"I'm back in the country," Jiang Xiao said. "Safe arrival, don't worry."

Han Jiangxue: "Back in the country?"

"Uh..." Jiang Xiao stammered and continued, "Let's talk about it when we meet. How are you? I saw the news, you've been successfully selected? Congratulations, Little Jiangxue. You're a role model for our freshmen."

"Go away," Han Jiangxue scolded. Her attention was not on herself at all, but she continued to ask, "You went abroad on a mission? Are you okay? How's your condition?"

Jiang Xiao being able to make this call should mean that he was fine. In fact, what Han Jiangxue was most worried about was Jiang Xiao's mental state.

After all, Jiang Xiao had a "record".

Jiang Xiao was taken away by Er Wei many times, and occasionally, Jiang Xiao's mental state was very poor. Even when he met Han Jiangxue, and his mental state had been adjusted almost to normal, Han Jiangxue could still see Jiang Xiao's huge changes.

Han Jiangxue certainly didn't think that her mischievous little brother had "intellectual symptoms." Undoubtedly, Jiang Xiao might have experienced unimaginable pain and torment during the mission.

The few times Jiang Xiao was not in good condition were simply because he had died too many times, uh...

Jiang Xiao: "Condition? I'm in great condition, don't worry. By the way, what's your itinerary? Our solo team shouldn't be going back to the capital. We're still in training."

"Well..." Han Jiangxue paused and said, "We're still allocating personnel to determine the final team composition."

"Ah?" Jiang Xiao asked in confusion, "Didn't you guys already advance? I saw the news online?"

"Yes, that's the news about the victory, the university's ranking. The personnel composition of the final team is still being allocated," Han Jiangxue replied. "The personnel adjustments to the three main teams shouldn't be too great. Those analysts always have 'chemistry' on their lips. They're still comparing the strengths and weaknesses of all the trainees in the selection competition. The reserve team is under the university's name, but it may be replaced."

"Oh, that's good." Jiang Xiao breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I'm just calling you to let you know I'm safe. That's all. Remember to let me know when the itinerary is confirmed. I'll return to the team immediately."

"Be careful," Han Jiangxue's voice was very soft. "I haven't seen you in a long time."

Jiang Xiao was silent for a while and said, "I haven't returned to the team yet. I can go find you first."

"Don't," Han Jiangxue's voice was very serious. "You're also a member of the National Team. You have to abide by the rules. I just... want to see you, to confirm that you're really okay. I believe you. You won't lie to me, will you?"

"Don't worry, I..."

Han Jiangxue: "They're calling me over there. I have to continue evaluating the star technique data to make sure I'm not screened out of the team."

Jiang Xiao hurriedly said, "Okay, okay, go quickly. Just perform normally, you'll definitely be fine."

Han Jiangxue: "Okay, you return to the team as soon as possible. Don't run off to play outside, you know?"

Listening to Han Jiangxue's fierce voice, Jiang Xiao couldn't help but curl his lips and then hung up the phone.

Of course he would return to the team, but Jiang Xiao was going to customize a special short-sleeved shirt before that.

Night fell,

The commercial street was brightly lit, with heavy traffic and bustling crowds.

Jiang Xiao lowered his baseball cap and walked through three or four stores before finally seeing one with a similar style.

The shop assistant looked curiously at the young man who walked in. The young man was wearing a ink-painted baseball cap with a Jiangnan ancient town and a small bridge and flowing water printed on it. The brim of the hat was pulled down very low, making him look very mysterious.

Jiang Xiao said, "I want to customize a culture shirt."

The shop assistant blinked. The more she looked at Jiang Xiao, the more familiar he looked.

"Snap!" Jiang Xiao reached out and waved his hand in front of the shop assistant's face to get her attention. "Your style is very similar."

As he spoke, Jiang Xiao gestured to the ink painting clothes hanging on the wall.

"Yes, yes! Do you have any requirements for the pattern? I have many alternative patterns here. You can come here and take a look." The shop assistant walked towards the inside of the store, where there was a computer.

"No, I'll give you the pattern." Jiang Xiao followed him in. "The requirements are simple."

Shop assistant: "What?"

"White short-sleeved shirt," Jiang Xiao said. "On the front, calligraphy, a bit large, wild cursive style, two numbers: 29."

Shop assistant: "Oh, okay, print them on the top and bottom, slightly tilted, with a small part of the two fonts overlapping, it will look good."

Jiang Xiao nodded: "On the back, calligraphy: Heroes Never Die."

As the shop assistant wrote down the requirements, she said, "No problem, please leave your address and pay a deposit. You are.... I remember! Are you Jiang Xiaopi!?"

"Shh." Jiang Xiao hurriedly raised a finger and said, "It's very important to me. I want to wear it to the competition. It will be my lucky shirt. Can you rush it?"

The shop assistant's eyes lit up and she hurriedly said, "No problem! Absolutely no problem! Rush! I'll deliver it to you within 2 days! You're about to go abroad, right? I saw that you were selected for the National Team! Awesome!"

"Thank you," Jiang Xiao nodded in thanks.

The shop assistant was extremely enthusiastic: "Come, let's make the pattern now. You can take a look at it on the spot and see if you're satisfied."

Jiang Xiao came in person for this reason. He and the shop assistant fiddled with the computer for a long time before finally being satisfied. He left the hotel address and the deposit, along with an autograph, and then left in a hurry.

After walking quickly for two blocks, Jiang Xiao slowed down.

Just wear this short-sleeved shirt inside the National Team uniform!

I will fulfill my promise, and you will accompany me.

In the crowded crowd, Jiang Xiao, who was walking with his head down, faintly heard a familiar voice: "So, what are your suggestions for the new generation of medical Star Warriors?"

Jiang Xiao stopped, but was bumped forward two steps by the crowd behind him. The man squeezed past Jiang Xiao's shoulder and walked past.

Jiang Xiao turned around and looked up, but he saw that the glass display cabinets of the shopping mall were filled with all kinds of TV sets, and the same channel was being played in this "TV wall".

This is......

Jiang Xiao was slightly dazed. This was his interview with Ye Xunyang's "Characters" when he entered the top 32?

Yesterday or this morning, the Night Watcher had just informed him that he would be returning to the team, and the interview program was broadcast tonight?

Under the night,

The light of the TV wall,

Contrasted with the figure of Jiang Xiao, who was carrying a backpack and standing with his head raised in the crowd.

And in those TV sets, was the scene of Jiang Xiao and the host Ye Xunyang sitting at a round glass table, chatting face to face.

Only to see Jiang Xiao with a serious expression, looking at the camera: "Any medical awakened person must recognize the foundation of their own existence. Medical star techniques are the real weapon that allows you to gain a foothold.

If you want to shoulder more responsibility, you can, but the prerequisite is to do the basic work of the medical department. Otherwise, it is a great waste of medical talent."

"Hehe." In the picture, Ye Xunyang, wearing a black women's suit, was graceful and smiling. "Let's talk about you. Why do you want to fight in the World Cup? You are only a freshman, and you have a lot of time to grow."

In the picture, Jiang Xiao, sitting at the round glass table, said: "You know my grades..."

Ye Xunyang said with a smile: "Beijiang Provincial High School Student League, Beijiang Provincial Secondary Reclamation Competition, National High School Student League, your student career is amazing, you have won the highest honors in various stages."

Jiang Xiao nodded: "So... it's time for the World Cup."

Ye Xunyang raised her eyebrows slightly and smiled: "You mean, you also want to win the World Cup championship? Can I understand it that way?"

Jiang Xiao smiled and said, "I shouldn't be here."

Ye Xunyang was slightly stunned: "What?"

Jiang Xiao leaned back in his seat and rubbed his short hair:

"According to what people think, according to people's judgments and predictions, I shouldn't be sitting here.

I shouldn't have skipped grades, shouldn't have joined the bully team of Jiangbin No. 1 Middle School. I should be studying in the classroom and training on the playground in my second year of high school.

I shouldn't have won the provincial league championship, the secondary reclamation championship, or the national league championship.

I shouldn't have won the finals fmvp.

I shouldn't have been specially recruited into the Imperial Star Warrior, and I shouldn't have obtained the recommendation qualification of the Imperial Star Warrior.

I shouldn't have participated in the National Team selection as a freshman, and I shouldn't have entered the top thirty-two."

Ye Xunyang leaned forward slightly and said, "What do you want to express?"

"But I am here now, sitting in front of you, participating in the top 32 interviews." Jiang Xiao smiled and gestured to the seat under his butt. "All of the above that I shouldn't have done, all the 'shouldn'ts' that people predicted, expected, and judged, I have done."

Ye Xunyang nodded thoughtfully.

Jiang Xiao suddenly said, "If it was two years ago, when I had just awakened my Star Map, and I told you that I would achieve all of the above achievements, would you believe it?"

Ye Xunyang smiled generously and shook her head: "Of course I don't believe it. How could I believe it?"

Jiang Xiao nodded naturally and smiled: "Then if I say now that I will enter the top eight, be selected for the starting lineup, and wear the battle robe to fight for the country, do you believe it?"

Ye Xunyang's breathing was slightly stagnant.

After a long while, Ye Xunyang looked at Jiang Xiao's childlike playful appearance, but gently shook her head: "No, I don't believe it. This is too difficult for a medical support, and the rules of this preliminary competition have changed. You have entered the复赛(fù sài, second round), but the next stage is a real knife and gun 1v1 elimination match."

Jiang Xiao: "When will this show be broadcast?"

"I wanted to interview you for your excellent performance, but now it seems that your goal is not just this." Ye Xunyang said with a smile, "In that case... if you are selected for the National Team's starting lineup, this interview will be broadcast. If you are eliminated, this interview will not be broadcast, how about it?"

It could be seen that she was mostly teasing.

But Jiang Xiao looked serious and said, "Then when this show is broadcast, if I say that I will break the best ranking of the World Cup auxiliary department, do you believe it?"

Ye Xunyang's eyes lit up and said, "Oh, classmate Jiang Xiaopi! I thought you were a smiling and playful child, but now it seems that you are... more like a warrior than I thought."

Jiang Xiao looked at Ye Xunyang with a serious expression: "I shouldn't be here."

Ye Xunyang silently looked at Jiang Xiao, and the interview between the two seemed to have stalled a bit.

After a not-so-obvious edit, Ye Xunyang said, "My colleague once used a sentence to describe your Star Warrior career. His original words were: Since (you) awakened the Star Map, you have embarked on a path to the shrine."

Jiang Xiao: "The Path to the Shrine?"

Ye Xunyang nodded: "What do you think?"

"Heh." Under the TV wall, outside the glass display cabinet of the shopping mall, Jiang Xiao lowered his head, lowered the brim of his hat, and turned around and disappeared into the crowded crowd.