LABMY CH87.2
The massive recoil and shockwave sent Jian Yuanbai crashing to the ground. Seizing the moment while Lu Qianyun distracted the others, Jian Yuanbai grabbed the iron chains and sprinted forward. When he reached a steep sand slope, he yanked the mecha with all his strength and threw it down the slope.
The mecha, equipped with wheels, slid rapidly down the sand slope. Jian Yuanbai firmly held the chain and stood on top of the mecha, riding it like a skateboard as he sped down.
Fan Youjin, who was trapped inside the mecha, experienced a soul-shaking sandboarding ride and screamed at the top of his lungs, “Jian Yuanbai!!!”
“F* your dad!!!”
“You keep shoving a mechanic into a mecha! Your dad is dead!!!”
The mecha skidded down the slope at high speed, occasionally hitting rocks buried in the sand and bouncing violently. Fan Youjin felt like his brain was about to be shaken into mush and cursed endlessly, “F* your dad!!!”
Jian Yuanbai sighed helplessly, “You agreed to this plan earlier.”
“Let my dad go. He’s old now. Have some respect.”
As they passed through bumpy terrain, Fan Youjin’s voice trembled from the vibrations, “You come here and try… being shaken into a brain smoothie… ahhh!!”
This insane operation not only left their competitors stunned but also dumbfounded the audience watching the live stream.
“I thought after pulling a mecha like a sled dog, Jian Yuanbai couldn’t come up with anything crazier. And then… this.”
“Mecha skateboard. The Rolls-Royce of the sandboarding world.”
“Am I the only one wondering… isn’t he afraid of dying when he gets thrown out like that?”
“Am I hallucinating again? Did I really just see Jian Yuanbai skateboarding on a mecha?”
“At first, I thought Jian Yuanbai was here to mess around. Then he proved himself with pure strength. Now I realize… he’s genuinely here to mess around.”
“For those asking about the danger, it’s probably because there’s a protective shield. But still… this guy’s guts are insane.”
“Ten days into the tournament, Jian Yuanbai’s dad has been insulted 19 times. Pure tragedy.”
“More like pure comedy (foggy).”
On the battlefield, Lu Qianyun successfully shook off the pursuers and ran in the opposite direction. Most people chased after Jian Yuanbai, who had already secured the supply drop, but by now, it was too late.
When Lu Qianyun caught up with Jian Yuanbai, he saw Fan Youjin leaning against a rock, holding his waist with one hand and supporting himself with the other.
Jian Yuanbai handed him a water bottle, “How are you holding up?”
Fan Youjin opened his mouth to speak, but before he could finish, Jian Yuanbai cut him off, “Once I find my missing dad, I’ll introduce him to you.”
Fan Youjin’s face turned black as he chugged the water. “You’re such a filial son.”
Jian Yuanbai looked innocent, “Well, my dad was single before he went missing. I’m just helping him find his second spring.”
The three of them burst into laughter.
No matter what, securing the supplies made this trip worth it.
When the month-long Academy Grand Tournament finally ended, the audience was still in disbelief.
“At first, I came to watch these clowns lose. But in the end… I was here every day just to see what tricks Jian Yuanbai would pull next.”
“They actually took first place. Even though I’ve already been convinced of their strength over the past month, now that the final rankings are set, I still feel a bit dazed.”
“I just want to know… Is the name ‘Fifty Years of Trash, Lie Down and Rot’ really going to hang in the most prominent spot on the Ministry of Education’s registration page for an entire year?”
“Not gonna lie… I’m kinda looking forward to it.”
“By the way, did anyone notice that during the final announcement, the headmaster of the First Imperial Academy didn’t even show up? It was the vice principal who came, right?”
“If that ridiculous name really gets plastered above the First Imperial Academy… It’s basically nailing them to the pillar of shame.”
“Honestly, this is too much. They won, but humiliating others like this is just unnecessary.”
“Saying it’s unnecessary… Have you all forgotten? Jian Yuanbai and his team entered the tournament specifically to humiliate the First Imperial Academy.”
The discussion on StarNet about the Academy Grand Tournament was in full swing. Jian Yuanbai and his team were somewhat aware of it, but Jian Yuanbai didn’t care.
At this moment, he stood in the royal banquet hall, casually watching the man in front of him — the headmaster of the First Imperial Academy.
Under the subtle gazes of those around him, Jian Yuanbai remained perfectly composed.
The headmaster raised his wine glass and said with a polite smile, “Congratulations on winning this year’s Academy Grand Tournament.”
Jian Yuanbai didn’t move. With a fake smile, he replied, “If you’ve got something to say, just say it.”
Seeing that Jian Yuanbai wasn’t falling for the act, the headmaster dropped the pretense and said bluntly, “Change your academy’s name.”
“The First Imperial Academy has accumulated centuries of prestige. Going against us like this won’t do you any good.”
Jian Yuanbai lifted his glass and took a slow sip, replying nonchalantly, “We never intended to go against the First Imperial Academy.”
The headmaster breathed a sigh of relief and was about to say something when Jian Yuanbai continued, “All we wanted was an apology. Since the First Imperial Academy is too arrogant to bow its head and apologize, we had no choice but to step on you instead.”
Jian Yuanbai’s smile deepened, but his tone was cold, “If you can’t bend your back, I’ll make sure you lower your head.”
Behind him, Lu Qianyun quietly ate his dessert while watching the exchange, once again wondering: Who’s the real protagonist here, exactly?
The headmaster’s face darkened, and after a long silence, he said, “What if we apologize now?”
Jian Yuanbai’s smile didn’t change. His voice was cold and firm, “Too late.”
The headmaster stared at him for a moment before turning and leaving. Everyone in the banquet hall witnessed the scene.
At the far end of the banquet hall, the old emperor, who had not appeared at the opening ceremony, finally showed up. He sat on the high platform, saying a few words about how “the younger generation will surpass us in time,” but soon began coughing violently, clearly showing signs of aging.
On either side of him stood the First Prince and the Second Prince. The First Prince was steady and composed, though somewhat lacking in talent. The Second Prince, younger and more brilliant, had both exceptional skills and striking looks.
It was hard to say who would inherit the throne in the future.
After speaking a few words, the old emperor left the scene.
In the banquet hall, Jian Yuanbai and Lu Qianyun, as the champions, naturally became the center of attention. Yet, strangely, no one approached them.
Instead, the team from the First Imperial Academy, who placed second, and the third-place team from another academy, were surrounded by crowds and enjoyed the spotlight.
Across the room, Jian Yuanbai’s eyes met those of Lu Qianshan, the First Imperial Academy’s team leader. Lu Qianshan smirked mockingly.
So what if I lost? With the support of the Lu family, I’m still the one everyone flatters.
At this moment, Li Wenshu, the acting principal of Jian Yuanbai’s academy, walked over with a glass of wine. His gaze was cold as he looked at the lively crowd.
“Boss, you’re too low-key. That’s why these people have forgotten your true identity.”
The cold reception from the crowd was nothing more than fear of offending the First Imperial Academy. Everyone here was an expert at reading the political game, knowing exactly who could and couldn’t be offended.
Jian Yuanbai didn’t care. He shrugged, “This is exactly what I wanted.”
“Besides, they’re ignoring me because they think I’m just a nouveau riche… and a cheapskate.”
Lu Qianyun was stunned. “A cheapskate?”
Jian Yuanbai touched the tip of his nose awkwardly and explained, “My family’s rise to wealth was pretty simple. We originally had a bit of money and accidentally bought a small asteroid belt. Who knew we’d discover a new mineral there? Turns out that asteroid belt was full of it.”
“Overnight, we struck gold. But then my dad ran off to travel the universe and left everything to me.”
“At first, these people were all over me, trying to get me to invest in their projects,” Jian Yuanbai said indignantly. “But I’m not an idiot. I didn’t give them a single cent.”
“So… they gradually stopped trying to befriend me.”
Lu Qianyun lowered his gaze to the sleek, custom-made wristband on his hand — worth a cool 8 million credits — and decided to remain silent.
Li Wenshu asked, “By the way, where’s Young Master Fan?”
Jian Yuanbai grinned, “Dragged back home for ‘disciplinary education.’ He said he’s awakened and wants to join the military as a mecha mechanic.”
Li Wenshu thought about the terrifying pressure of the Fan family and winced, “Wish him luck.”
As the group chatted, someone nearby was watching Jian Yuanbai closely.
“He’s about to enter his susceptibility period. Add a little stimulant, and the effect will be flawless.”
The person next to him hesitated, “Are you sure?”
“I can’t be wrong. I walked past him just now and caught a faint trace of pheromone. You know how sharp my nose is.”
Jian Yuanbai, mid-conversation, suddenly felt someone’s gaze fixed on him. He turned his head and saw the First Prince speaking with someone nearby.
Sensing Jian Yuanbai’s gaze, the First Prince looked up, smiled faintly, and raised his glass before walking toward him.
The First Prince’s tone was polite, “Congratulations on your victory.”
Jian Yuanbai clinked glasses with him, “Thank you, Your Highness.”
The First Prince smiled warmly, “Would you mind sparing me a moment? I’d like to discuss the matter of your academy’s name in private.”
He lowered his posture and spoke with perfect courtesy, leaving Jian Yuanbai no room to refuse.
Jian Yuanbai smiled, “Of course.”
Before leaving, he nodded at Lu Qianyun, signaling him to stay put.
Watching Jian Yuanbai walk away, Lu Qianyun felt an inexplicable unease but convinced himself that “this is the protagonist’s plotline… the First Prince will eventually be convicted of treason. This shouldn’t affect Jian Yuanbai’s character.”
However, despite his rationalization, he remained distracted, poking at his dessert absentmindedly.
Li Wenshu sighed helplessly, “Ever since Jian Yuanbai left, you’ve been acting like you lost your soul.”
“If I didn’t know you were an Alpha, I’d think you were some Omega secretly in love with my boss.”
Lu Qianyun responded with a soft “hmm” before suddenly realizing what the other person had said. His ears flushed slightly red, and he cleared his throat. Just as he was about to say something, he saw the head of the Lu family, the old master, walking toward him.
In the distance, Lu Qianshan, who had just been sneering at Jian Yuanbai from within the crowd, stiffened upon witnessing this scene.
Countless dark thoughts flashed through Lu Qianshan’s mind, but he quickly masked his emotions and resumed conversing with those around him in an appropriate manner.
Meanwhile, in a lavishly decorated room, Jian Yuanbai was engaged in meaningless small talk with the Crown Prince sitting across from him.
The Crown Prince said, “Try this newly imported tea. It’s quite exquisite.”
Jian Yuanbai took a sip and found it bitter — a high-end taste he couldn’t appreciate.
“If possible, I still hope you can change your name,” the Crown Prince smiled helplessly. “After all, the status of the First Imperial Academy is unparalleled.”
“They hold a prestigious position among students and produce a large number of talented individuals for the empire each year.”
Jian Yuanbai replied, “As far as I know, the First Imperial Academy doesn’t treat its students well.”
“They maintain their top position only because of the overwhelming resources directed toward them, not because they are truly exceptional.”
The two of them continued this pointless back-and-forth, centered around one issue: changing the name or not.
As Jian Yuanbai spoke, he felt increasingly lightheaded. A wave of heat surged through his body, his consciousness gradually fading, leaving only primal instincts. He abruptly stood up and attempted to leave.
The Crown Prince’s expression remained composed as he asked, “What’s wrong?”
Jian Yuanbai replied, “I want my wife.”
“Where’s my wife?”
With an almost imperceptible gesture from the Crown Prince, the door was pushed open, and a delicately dressed Omega entered the room. She approached Jian Yuanbai and said softly, “The tea has gone cold. I’ll get you a fresh cup.”
She knelt before Jian Yuanbai, lowering her head and revealing the smooth nape of her neck. A sweet, cloying scent of pheromones drifted from her exposed skin.
Jian Yuanbai remained motionless. After pouring the tea, the Omega stood up and offered it to him, her hand trembling slightly as she whispered, “I’m sorry. Let me wipe it for you.”
The moment her hand touched Jian Yuanbai’s chest, she was sent flying backward. Jian Yuanbai frowned in disgust, “You’re not my wife. You smell awful.”
“I’m going to find my wife,” Jian Yuanbai’s face flushed red from his heat-induced state, his expression filled with grievance. “Where is he? Did he abandon me?”
He tried to leave, but the Crown Prince blocked his path. “Listen to me. You’re in heat right now. You can’t go out like this. I’ll find your wife for you.”
The Crown Prince dragged the Omega out and instructed coldly, “Send in a male Omega.”
In the room, Jian Yuanbai stared dazedly at the male Omega who entered. He squinted and asked, “Are you my wife?”
The male Omega nodded and lowered his voice, “Yes, I’m your wife.”
“Don’t worry. I’ll help you,” he said as he removed his coat and approached Jian Yuanbai. “You’re feeling hot, right? Just take off your clothes.”
Jian Yuanbai sat on the sofa, allowing the Omega to unbutton his shirt. Suddenly, Jian Yuanbai grabbed the Omega’s slender hand and stared at him seriously for a few seconds. “You’re not my wife.”
With that, he pushed the Omega aside and stood up. “I’m going to find my wife.”
The Omega, who had fallen to the ground, gritted his teeth and released a surge of pheromones in desperation. He chased after Jian Yuanbai and clung to his leg, tears streaming down his face. “I am your wife. Don’t leave me.”
No unmarked Alpha in heat could resist the pheromones of an Omega in estrus. The Omega believed that the previous one was rejected only because Jian Yuanbai was holding back.
Lying on the ground, the Omega slowly pulled open his clothes, his voice trembling with a seductive allure. “You hurt me… Why won’t you comfort me?”
Even if this Alpha had someone in his heart, as long as they were in the same room, he still had a chance.
The Omega writhed in desperation, trying to arouse Jian Yuanbai’s instincts.
However, Jian Yuanbai looked down at the Omega with a distant gaze and muttered, “No.”
“When my wife is in pain, he won’t call me to comfort him. He’ll just look at me with tearful eyes, hoping I’ll come to him.”
With that, Jian Yuanbai kicked the Omega aside and strode over him without hesitation.
The Crown Prince, who had been waiting at the door, was stunned as he watched Jian Yuanbai storm out of the room and disappear in an instant.
How was this possible? An unmarked Alpha in heat, exposed to the scent of an Omega in estrus, should have pounced like a wild dog and marked the Omega without hesitation.
Even Alphas with a loved one couldn’t resist their instincts during this period.
Yet, Jian Yuanbai rejected one Omega after another and ran out of the room?
Their meeting place was a house in the garden behind the banquet hall, away from the crowd. Jian Yuanbai stumbled through the garden, plucking flowers at random, and muttered pitifully, “Wife, I brought you flowers. Please don’t hide from me.”
“Where are you, wife?”
Spotting the brightly lit banquet hall in the distance, Jian Yuanbai’s eyes lit up.
He rushed inside and, in the midst of the bustling crowd, threw his arms around his wife, grinning from ear to ear. “I found you!”
“Wife!”
Lu Qianyun was caught off guard and found himself embraced tightly. Before he could react, a messy bouquet of flowers was shoved into his hands.
Then, Jian Yuanbai’s excited and affectionate words echoed through the now-silent banquet hall:
“Wife, I really want to sleep with you.”
In that moment of dead silence, where even the sound of a pin drop could be heard, everyone’s eyes turned to Lu Qianyun, whose face flushed with all the colors of the rainbow.
