Yu
Chapter 602 Full Stop
Jiang Xiao transferred the World Cup to his left hand and reached out with his right, “Thank you.”
“Now…” The man looked to his side, where a lady was holding a tray with a professional smile on her face, extending it towards him.
The white man picked up the small square box and handed it to Jiang Xiao, saying with a smile, “This is your reward.”
Ah oh!
What kind of reward would the World Cup individual champion receive from the organizers?
Jiang Xiao was somewhat impatient. This reward should be better than what the Imperial Capital Star Warrior University and the China Star Warrior Association would give, right?
The white man continued with a smile, “Space-type Star Beads are always the most precious in the world.”
Jiang Xiao’s eyes lit up. He took the small square box, and before he could open it, the white man patted Jiang Xiao on the shoulder and said, “Enjoy your moment.”
With that, the group left and walked off the stage.
“Those from the Chinese team in the back, please step forward a few steps.” A large number of staff members gathered under the stage, each carrying cameras and camcorders, like they were wielding long guns and cannons. The sounds of clicking and occasional flashes recorded this precious moment.
Precious photos were captured, and Jiang Xiao handed the World Cup to the person next to him, smiling as they held it in their hands to admire, then passed it on to the next person.
Jiang Xiao's actions drew nods of approval from the audience in front of the TV, but in reality… Jiang Xiao was just freeing up his hands. He secretly opened the small square box and saw three black Star Beads.
Jiang Xiao was taken aback! Black Star Beads were not common.
Jiang Xiao reached out and touched them. Immediately, a message was transmitted within his Inner Star Map.
“Black Void’s End Star Bead (Platinum Quality)
Possesses Star Techniques:
1. Black Void Imprisonment: Imprisons an area, prohibiting the use of all space-type Star Techniques within this area. Activating and maintaining the Black Void area requires continuous consumption of a large amount of Star Power. (Platinum Quality, Upgradeable)
2. Black Void Instant Guard: Deploys a huge spatial shield, teleporting specific targets inside the spatial shield to a specific location. The spatial shield possesses powerful defensive capabilities. (Platinum Quality, Upgradeable)
Merge and absorb?”
Jiang Xiao's mouth slowly widened, Oh my god!
What… what is this?
Teleportation? And even group teleportation? Even with a defensive shield thoughtfully added during the preparation for fixed-point teleportation?
What kind of star beast produced this Star Technique? Isn't the first Star Technique supposed to counter the second Star Technique? This creature is very interesting, oh?
First Star Technique: Black Void Imprisonment.
Prohibits the appearance of all space-type Star Techniques within a certain area?
Jiang Xiao frowned slightly. The functionality of this Star Technique was extremely strong, but from another perspective, its functionality was extremely singular; it was specifically designed to counter space-type Star Techniques.
Just imagine, if a student in this World Cup possessed this Star Technique, Jiang Xiao’s Blink would have been useless.
But… in terms of functionality, isn't Silence of the Voices even stronger?
This Black Void Imprisonment only prohibits people from using space-type Star Techniques within a certain area. However, Jiang Xiao's Silence of the Voices prohibits everyone within a certain area from using all Star Techniques…
Within the Star Bead of this “Black Void’s End” creature, both the first and second Star Techniques seemed to overlap with the Star Techniques Jiang Xiao currently possessed, at least to some extent.
“Let’s go, Xiao Pi, stop spacing out, it's time for the interview.” Fang Xingyun patted Jiang Xiao on the shoulder and stuffed the championship trophy into Jiang Xiao’s arms.
“Oh? Oh!” Jiang Xiao came back to his senses, grabbed the trophy and the small square box, and hurriedly followed Fang Xingyun off the podium. Amidst the enthusiastic cheers of the audience, Fang Xingyun instructed Jiang Xiao, “This interview is like a press conference. There will be many, many domestic and foreign media.”
Jiang Xiao's waving to the audience with the trophy in his hand froze slightly, and he turned to look at Fang Xingyun, “What did you say?”
Fang Xingyun covered her mouth and giggled. The Chinese team finally entered the players' tunnel, and the noisy voices gradually subsided. She said, “To allow you to concentrate on preparing for the battle, we didn’t tell you in advance that this interview will last 15-20 minutes and will be held in the stadium’s conference room.”
Jiang Xiao helplessly grimaced. He didn’t want to talk to strangers right now. He wanted to give the trophy to Han Jiangxue and share his joy with his closest loved ones.
Fang Xingyun looked at Jiang Xiao's expression and softly advised, “You are a soldier, aren't you? Treat this interview as the last task of the World Cup. This is a task you must complete. No excuses.”
Jiang Xiao snorted and said, “Yes, ma’am.”
Fang Xingyun glared at Jiang Xiao. The Chinese team walked east through the stadium building and finally entered a room.
As soon as Jiang Xiao entered the room, he heard cheers, applause, and whistles. Looking at the faces of different skin tones, Jiang Xiao smiled politely.
The conference room had been renovated, with two small formations set up, leaving a small path in the middle leading to the small podium in front of the conference room.
Although this World Cup trip had defeated a bunch of foreign players, it seemed that these reporters were pretty good.
"The victor is king" is an interesting phrase, and it is universal around the world.
“So you’re here. I was wondering why you weren't blocking me at the sidelines.” Jiang Xiao said as he was about to walk onto the podium, seeing Yang Yang sitting in the front row.
Yang Yang laughed, suddenly feeling very honored. In front of so many colleagues, the world champion personally called him out?
Jiang Xiao stepped onto the stage, put the trophy and the small square box on the table, sat down, and looked at the dark crowd in front of him. Jiang Xiao felt his head buzzing...
“10 questions. Our world champion is eager to return to the locker room and share his joy with his teammates. Please remain quiet. Raise your hand to ask a question.” A national team staff member stood next to Jiang Xiao's table and said in standard English.
For a time, the dark crowd below all raised their hands.
Unsurprisingly, the staff on the stage first pointed to Yang Yang from their own country.
Yang Yang stood up and said, “Congratulations, Jiang Xiaopi, you have accomplished an unprecedented feat. Assisting in winning the championship is probably something that has never been done before and will never be done again.”
Jiang Xiao nodded to Yang Yang, then turned to look down, scanning the other reporters and said, "Next question."
Yang Yang: ???
“Hehe.” Jiang Xiao suddenly smiled, turned to look at Yang Yang again, and winked his left eye at him.
“Uh…” Yang Yang was obviously faked out by Jiang Xiao's feint, stammered, and hurriedly said, “Evaluate your championship journey.”
Jiang Xiao thought for a while and said, “I liked this journey. It allowed me to see many Star Warriors who worked just as hard as I did.”
On the podium, the staff reached out again and pointed to a white male.
But he heard the man say, “Is the Shield of Europe just a name for you?”
In an instant, one could compare the friendliness of Chinese reporters with foreign reporters.
Jiang Xiao shrugged and said, “Niel Mueller is the runner-up.”
The white man was unwilling to give up and was about to press further, but Jiang Xiao continued, “The runner-up is the biggest loser.”
The conference room suddenly fell silent, and the reporters looked at Jiang Xiao in astonishment, then their faces were filled with excitement, like a group of sharks smelling blood.
The Chinese staff hurriedly reached out again and pointed to the west side.
A white woman stood up and spoke in a pure English accent, “Do you have contact with Juliet Moore Lorent now? What do you think of her? Are there any plans to get to know her better in the future?”
Jiang Xiao had a look of question marks on his face. Isn’t this the Star Warrior World Cup interview? How did a gossip reporter get in?
Jiang Xiao thought for a while and said, “She is very beautiful, especially the little gesture of crushing the petals between her fingers, which is impressive.
Her strength is really strong. Star Warriors of this level should not be content with a small corner. She should see a wider world. Personally, I would welcome her to study or work in China.”
The female reporter’s eyes sparkled and said, “You want to see a wider world, right? Do you have any plans to travel or study abroad?”
Jiang Xiao shook his head decisively, “No.”
Female reporter: “……”
Another yellow-skinned man stood up and hurriedly asked, “What do you think of Kim Pyung Chang? He gave you a lot of trouble in the game.”
Jiang Xiao grimaced. This is my championship interview, right? You guys…
Kim Pyung Chang? The worst one, okay!
“Uh…” Jiang Xiao scratched his head, “He’s very beautiful… um, I mean the Star Technique, very deceptive. Being able to compete on the same stage with players of this level is my greatest luck. I really, really feel very lucky.”
Speaking of this, Jiang Xiao had a sincere look on his face…
The Korean male reporter had a look of joy on his face, full of pride, seemingly recognized by the champion, and happily sat down on the chair.
Under the guidance of the Chinese staff, Yang Yang stood up again, which made the other reporters very dissatisfied.
Yang Yang hurriedly asked, “You are already standing on top of the world! What are your plans next?”
Jiang Xiao frowned and thought for a while and said, “Go back to Imperial Capital Star Warrior University to take the make-up exams for the freshman final exams, and try not to be held back by Imperial Capital Star Warrior University because of failing subjects.”
Yang Yang: “……”
……
Jiang Xiao, carrying the trophy and the small square box, was finally escorted out of the conference room by the Chinese national team, but heard that the individual competition players were ready to celebrate in the locker room, and a group of people hurriedly walked to the locker room.
However, on the way back, Jiang Xiao suddenly slowed down, grabbed Fang Xingyun’s arm, and the two slowed down, falling to the rear of the team.
Fang Xingyun asked in a concerned voice, “What’s wrong?”
Jiang Xiao stopped at the door of a strange locker room, looked around, and said, “Let’s talk inside. I have something to do.”
“Hmm.” Fang Xingyun also saw the mixed crowd around her, so she immediately opened the door and stepped in.
“Heh…” Fang Xingyun had just opened the door when she suddenly gasped and covered her mouth with one hand, standing dumbfounded at the door.
The scene in front of her made her brain go blank in an instant.
In this huge locker room, it was already an ocean of flowers, with red roses scattered on the ground and walls.
And in this red sea of flowers, that touch of blue was exceptionally eye-catching.
Hai Tianqing was still dressed like a best man, but today, he had ulterior motives,妄想“转正” (wang xiang "zhuanzheng") (plotting to "become official")...
Jiang Xiao reached out and peeled away Fang Xingyun's fingers tightly gripping the doorknob, peeling them away one by one, and sending the Buddha to the west, gently pushing Fang Xingyun's back.
Da da...
Fang Xingyun took two steps forward, covering her mouth with both hands, her beautiful eyes flickering with tears, her vision had already begun to blur.
Hai Tianqing pushed up his glasses, knelt on one knee, raised his hand, lit up a small red square box, gently opened it, revealing a diamond ring.
Hai Tianqing looked at Fang Xingyun tenderly and said, “Marry me.”
Fang Xingyun nodded constantly, her soft and sentimental heart had been melted, sobbing uncontrollably.
In the corridor, a dozen national team staff members not far away also stopped and turned around. They were also “accomplices”. At some point, figures appeared, and the national team players came over quietly with champagne in their hands.
Jiang Xiao stared at the locker room intently, but found that the situation was a bit awkward.
Hai Tianqing stood in the center of the locker room, and Fang Xingyun did agree, but she was already sobbing uncontrollably and had no intention of moving forward at all...
Hai Tianqing maintained the kneeling posture, his left foot and right knee touching the ground continuously, showing his solid Star Warrior skills! That little shuffle, forcibly "moved" to Fang Xingyun's front...
As the diamond ring was put on Fang Xingyun’s fair ring finger, Jiang Xiao grinned and gave a thumbs up to the side.
“Oh oh oh oh!”
“Wow! Success! Success!”
“Blessings! Success!”
Before Jiang Xiao could react, the champagne symbolizing victory had been sprayed all over him.
Jiang Xiao covered his head and scurried into the locker room.
Xia Yan, Wu Yao, Xing Yan, and Hou Mingming were really the vanguard, chasing Jiang Xiao and frantically shaking the champagne, spraying wine on him.
Yu Jin, Wu Xiaojing, Zhao Wenlong, and others who came later, locked their targets on Fang Xingyun, and watched the embracing couple, showering them with a burst of wine...
A large number of national team members poured in, and the room was in chaos. The petals pasted on the walls and ceiling fell like rain, and champagne splashed everywhere.
In the corridor, Xin Ai'an poked her little head in, cautiously watching the chaotic yet happy scene inside the room. She leaned her body back quickly, narrowly dodging a stream of wine.
Leaning back, she saw another person who did not enter the locker room to celebrate.
Xie Yan was leaning against the wall, holding the champagne in his hand and taking a sip.
Xin Ai'an tilted her little head, her voice ethereal, “This is not for drinking.”
Xie Yan pursed his lips, pressed his thumb against the bottle opening, shook the champagne up and down, and then… then he turned his head to look at Xin Ai'an.
“Ah!” Xin Ai'an immediately felt something was wrong, but before she could escape, she was caught by a wet arm and directly hugged into the locker room.
Wu Xiaojing! True best friend!
She held Xin Ai'an in one arm, using her as a shield to block in front of her. She continued to shake the champagne with her other hand. The mage transformed into a shield warrior, successfully transitioned, and rushed headlong towards the little poison milk that was being targeted by everyone in the corner…
Jiang Xiao's World Cup journey finally came to an end in this cheering and celebrating scene.