Everything Is Possible
The fleet departed from the capital ring, heading toward the Black Abyss Star Region.
Butcher and a few dozen men would be waiting at a border town called Sweet Dew before entering the No Man's Zone. They would then rendezvous with Xia Fei's transport fleet and set off together.
Xia Fei did not know that Sarah was personally in charge of this transport mission. This lady from the Wild Star Region was stubborn and did not want her men to take risks while she stayed on Earth to enjoy a comfortable life.
Xia Fei had installed a Black Bat radar on Sarah's warship, and he had one on Vampire as well, so that he could communicate whenever the interplanetary internet was not working. The truth was, the Black Bat radar was not very durable, and it was very easy for it to malfunction. He had no choice but to use it as a communication supplement. After all, it was better to have an additional means of communication. Otherwise, if the interplanetary internet went down, the fleet would become deaf and blind.
As for Xia Fei, he still wanted to stay in the capital ring. Firstly, the military was testing the energy-shield boosters. Now that the situation was chaotic, it was very likely that the military would make a big move. The energy-shield boosters, which could greatly increase the defense of warships, could very well become standard equipment for the Alliance, so Xia Fei had to keep track of their latest movements.
Secondly, Avril's grandfather Ernst's birthday was coming up. Xia Fei had already promised Avril that he would attend, so he could not go back on his word.
Xia Fei knew very well that Avrils wish for him to attend this banquet because she had other intentions. This naive lady felt that if she and Xia Fei were to be a couple in a public setting, those who were secretly coveting her would back off. At the same time, she would be able to express her determination to be with Xia Fei.
It was a very naive thought. Little did she know that marriages in the upper class were all transactions. There were not many things that Avril could decide on, and many things would not change just because of her opinion.
Xia Fei, of course, knew what Avril was thinking, and he also knew that the road ahead would be full of difficulties. Xia Fei was not used to backing down. Even a weak lady like Avril was working hard, so as a man, Xia Fei had to be even more determined.
…
The tournament for the golden finger continued. Li Mo was the winner of the warship event, with Constantine in third place. As for Xia Fei, he did not have the chance to enter the finals because his warship had been destroyed.
Although Li Mo was the winner, Xia Fei was still the one in the limelight.
After the event was over, the jury immediately announced the details of each participant's warship. People discovered two unfamiliar devices in Xia Fei's warship: Quantum Holdings' energy-shield boosters.
From the specifications of the device, it was not hard to tell that the energy-shield booster could greatly increase the defensive capabilities of a warship. It was only then that the hobbyists realized that Xia Fei's other secret weapon, aside from the proton bomb, was this amazing shield-boosting device.
Xia Fei, who had always kept a low profile, was unexpectedly exposed to the public eye. He accepted all the media interviews and talked about the benefits of the energy-shield booster. In his description, ninety percent of the credit for his unprecedented nine kills was due to the energy-shield booster, and he tried his best to downplay the role of the proton bomb in battle.
Promoting the proton bomb would not bring Xia Fei a single cent, but selling each energy-shield booster would bring him millions of profit. Of course, Xia Fei had to strike while the iron was hot to promote his company and product as much as possible.
Reality was the best proof. After the media's exaggeration, the energy-shield booster was basically touted to the level of a divine artifact. Far away on Earth, Quantum Holdings' headquarters were extremely busy after Xia Fei's interview. Every minute, there would be countless hobbyists and dealers calling to inquire, place orders, and discuss cooperation. The company's business department had no choice but to temporarily deploy thousands of people just to receive these visitors, and they opened up one special line after another.
Faced with the frenzy of the market, Xia Fei made an unexpected decision. He would sell a limited number of fifty units a day on the largest auction site in the Alliance, the Love Auction, to the highest bidder. As for the merchants who wanted to purchase in bulk, they were told that they could not do so due to the limited production, so they could only do it in small quantities.
Charlie had no idea what Xia Fei was thinking. He was not going to take the money that was right in front of him.
Quantum Holdings' production had already increased significantly, so there was no need for them to hold back on sales. Charlie did as he was told because he trusted Xia Fei wholeheartedly. He would only sell a third of the product every month to ensure the minimum capital needed for the company's operations. The rest would be stored in the warehouse.
…
In the penultimate round of the Golden Finger Cup, Xia Fei clinched first place with a slight advantage, followed by Li Mo, while Constantine surprisingly only scored eighty-one points.
Xia Fei was seventh from the bottom on the leaderboard, while Constantine and Li Mo took turns to take first place. Xia Fei's poor performance in the penultimate round had widened the gap between Constantine and Li Mo to a hundred and six points. It was only theoretically possible for Constantine to win the championship. Unless he could outperform himself in the penultimate round, he would end up in second or even third place.
The last round was the warship search competition. It was a new competition added to the Golden Finger Cup. In the past, the participants would usually repair their radar systems, but this time, not only were the participants required to modify their radar systems, but they would also have to personally pilot their warships to search for specific items in the vast space.
It was obvious that the Golden Finger Cup was changing from a professional competition that only tested the participants' repair and modification skills to a more comprehensive warship competition. It would be very difficult to win the championship without a comprehensive foundation.
There were not many spectators today. Firstly, Li Mo was ahead of Constantine, which took away the suspense and excitement of the competition. Secondly, the venue was in the vast space. Even if they were there, they would only be able to watch the match through the big screen. Instead of spending a lot of money to watch the match on the big screen, they would rather enjoy a cup of Coke and watch the match on the sofa at home.
The spectators were all passionate fans of the Golden Finger Cup. The match was not their main focus. They were more interested in the award ceremony after the match.
Planet Conglomerate had organized a group of thirty thousand spectators to cheer for their young master, Li Mo, as he was the first champion of the Alliance. Even Li Mo's father, Li Guan, was among them.
Many outstanding people from different industries came with him. Everyone knew that it was not only a competition, but also a chance for the Li family to show off. Even though the Golden Finger Cup did not mean much to the Li family, it was still the champion of the Alliance. It was a great opportunity for Li Mo, who was still inexperienced, to step onto the stage of the upper class of the Alliance.
"Father," Li Mo walked up to his father after putting on his clothes.
Li Guan was chatting happily with a few of his old friends. He introduced his son to his friends with a smile when he saw him. The crowd complimented him, making Li Mo feel smug.
"Mm, it's quite an honor for you to win the Golden Finger Cup, but don't let your guard down in the match today. Many people are watching. Don't embarrass the Li family," Li Guan said.
Li Mo nodded, as if he could not lift his spirits. The unpleasant memory of the altar still lingered in his mind. Li Mo already knew that he was still far from his father's standard. In other words, the smell of blood on him was far from enough.
Li Mo could not help but feel his stomach tighten when he recalled his father's bloody appearance with the circular sword in his hand. Li Mo used the excuse that it was time to leave his father's side after saying a few polite words.
Li Guan's friends quickly congratulated him in advance, saying a bunch of useless flattery. The truth was, they were hoping to see the Li family members being humiliated, but none of them dared to say it out loud for the sake of their pride.
Only good friends would sincerely offer their blessings. No one had friends in the business world; there were only benefits, benefits, and benefits.
Out of the corner of his eye, Li Mo caught sight of Xia Fei's figure. He chuckled and walked over. No matter how bad he was, he could at least find some comfort in Xia Fei. After all, Xia Fei's ranking was at the bottom, far from his own.
"I didn't expect you to come after all. If it were me, I wouldn't have persevered like this. Ranking seventh from the bottom is a great humiliation for me. Our Li Clan has always been the most outstanding. Of course, ranking seventh from the bottom is probably not bad in your eyes. After all, you persevered until the end," Li Mo said in a mocking tone.
Xia Fei did not seem to mind. He was smiling very happily, as if he had just experienced something that made him very happy.
Li Mo was confused. How could Xia Fei be smiling so calmly at a time like this? Could his skin be so thick that it was impervious to swords and spears?
"Mr. Li, since we've known each other for a while, I'll give you a word of advice."
"What is it?"
"Anything is possible."
Xia Fei swaggered off after saying that, as if he, who was ranked seventh from the bottom, was the final victor.
Li Mo was enraged. No one could be so arrogant in front of him, and Xia Fei was even less so. He secretly made up his mind that he would use a perfect match to celebrate the birth of his first Alliance champion.
"Young master, he's just feeling guilty and jealous. You've hit him where it hurts, so no matter how sullen he is, all he can do is pretend that he doesn't care. You mustn't be distracted by him, or else you'll fall into his trap," the mustachioed man said softly.
Li Mo nodded firmly, gritting his teeth. "Who cares about his trap? I'll definitely be the champion! I just can't stand his attitude. Hmph! Pauper! "
Li Mo turned around and left. Phantom had a bitter look on his face as he said to Xia Fei, "I advised you not to continue participating, but you just had to listen. Do you think you'll be able to get a thousand points and overtake Li Mo? Avril is sitting among the spectators. Even if you don't care about yourself, you should at least think about her. Will Avril be happy to see you end up in the seventh from the bottom while Li Mo becomes the champion? "
Xia Fei turned around and looked at Phantom with a smile. "Let me give you a word of advice, too."
"What is it?"
"Anything is possible."
…
In the chief judges' meeting room, all the chief judges of the Golden Finger Cup had arrived. Today was their last match, and they would go their separate ways after that. After all, these elders had important responsibilities. They were either the presidents of their respective star regions or the elders of the headquarters.
The referees had an unwritten rule, which was that they had to be extremely strict with the first and last matches. The former was to remind the participants not to try to cheat, while the latter was to tell the world that the Golden Finger Cup was fair and just. After all, most of the audience were not fans of the tournament. They would only watch the first and last matches, and the referees of the two matches would directly affect the reputation of the Golden Finger Cup.
Several large screens displayed every aspect of the venue, allowing the chief judges to see every detail clearly. The custom-made tablet computers in their hands served as a supplement, allowing them to search for the information they needed at any time.
The atmosphere in the conference room was tense even before the match began. Everyone was very nervous.
All of a sudden, Lu Xuan's loud laughter caught everyone's attention. Everyone knew that Lu Xuan did not care about trifles, but it was clearly inappropriate for him to joke at such a crucial moment.
Everyone looked at Lu Xuan. The chief judge, Floating Light, even had a hint of anger on his face. As a conservative person, he believed that it was unlucky to break the rules before the match.
"Lu Xuan, what are you laughing at?"
Lu Xuan tapped on the computer twice with his finger and displayed the assembly information of a warship on one of the largest screens.
He stood up and walked forward while holding his stomach. He pointed at the screen and said, "This is the assembly information of Xia Fei's warship. Look, the kid didn't even make any changes to the radar system. Instead, he installed a triangular impact steel plate at the front of the warship and strengthened the warship's propulsion system. This is a search match. Is he planning to charge forward by modifying his warship like this?"
Many people smiled. The impact steel plate was also known as the razor blade. When the warships encountered a large obstacle, they would send the warships with the razor blade to attack back and forth, destroying the obstacle in front of them and opening up a safe route for the main fleet.
It was understandable to modify the propulsion system, as a faster speed would allow the participants to approach the target in the shortest time possible and gain the upper hand, but why would he install a bulky razor blade on his warship? No one could figure it out. There was no need for a professional obstacle removal tool like the razor blade to appear in the search match.
"Xia Fei's overall score is so bad. Perhaps he has already given up on the competition and installed such a thing on a whim."
Lu Xuan shook his head. "Impossible. If this guy wants to give up, he could just withdraw from the competition. It's not like you guys didn't see the previous extreme modification competition. He greatly weakened the armor plate of his warship, directly increasing its flexibility by 31.25% and snatching first place in one fell swoop. He doesn't look like he's giving up at all."
Everyone fell into deep thought, expressing their confusion. No one had ever seen such a situation before, and it was too strange.
Years of Floating Light, who was seated at the head of the table, deliberately coughed. "According to the rules of the competition, the razor blade is a professional obstacle removal tool and not a weapon. Xia Fei's actions aren't against the rules. Let's continue watching the competition and talk about it later.
"This concerns the honor of our Association of Machinists, so everyone must do your best! Not only must the punishment be harsh, but it must also be accurate. We mustn't let such a small matter distract us! "
…
Hundreds of Kestrel-class frigates from the Caldari Corporation were parked on the helipad in the center of the venue. Li Mogao raised his head and waved at Avril, who was in the stands, looking like a victor, proud and arrogant.
Avril pursed her lips and turned her head, ignoring him. She looked a little disappointed. She actually did not care about Xia Fei's ranking. Everyone knew that Xia Fei had missed ten matches, or else he would definitely be a strong contender for the championship. It was just that Li Mogao, who was currently in first place, made Avril very uncomfortable, and she hated him more and more.
"Young lady, why don't we just watch from home? Xia Fei's ranking is already set, so there's no way he'll be able to get on the podium," Pang Xing said with some heartache. The last thing he wanted to see was Avril being unhappy.
Avril softly said, "I'm here to cheer for Xia Fei. I want to tell him that no matter what ranking he gets, he'll always be my Xia Fei!"
Avril used a slightly childish voice to express the determination in her heart. Pang Xing was stunned, taking a step back as he thought to himself, 'When did the young lady become so strong? Could it be because of him? '
…
Every participant received a star map, which had the detailed rules of the tournament as well as the location of the items to be found.
The rules were very simple. There were a total of twelve items, and whoever found and dragged them into their ship's hold with a tractor beam first would be the winner.
These items would emit a weak light radar signal, so they would first have to find the signal and then use the radar system to locate the source of the signal.
The tournament was not too difficult, and the key was the time needed to find the signal. The radar system required complex calculations, and whoever could adjust the system's sensitivity and speed to the optimum would have the highest chance of winning.
* Snap! *
Xia Fei immediately turned off the star map. Without even looking at it, he started the ignition system of his warship, slowly and meticulously adjusting the ship's propulsion and control mechanism.
Phantom was confused. "Why don't you take a look at the star map while there's still time? Once we set off, every second counts!"
Xia Fei smiled, ignoring Phantom. He continued to adjust the warship unhurriedly, as if he did not care about this last match at all.
"I remember you saying before that you can lose a tournament, but you can't lose too badly. Avrils watching from the stands. Don't you want to fight for something for yourself?" Phantom asked.
Xia Fei softly replied, "Maybe, maybe not."
* Beep! *
The central control computer made a crisp sound, and hundreds of warships scrambled to set off. Xia Fei's eyes were fixed on Li Mo's warship in the distance, adjusting the engine power to the maximum, but he did not make any other movements.
* Whoosh! *
Li Mo's warship shot into space at high speed. Xia Fei pushed the boom and followed closely behind.
As if on purpose, Xia Fei and Li Mo formed a straight line, with the bow of Xia Fei's ship facing the stern of Li Mo's ship, maintaining a distance of about fifteen kilometers between them.
"Alert! Warship locked on! "The central control computer made a clear sound.
Li Mo frowned as he looked at the radar system. The tournament did not allow weapons to be installed, so who would be so bored as to lock on to him?
"It's Xia Fei!" Li Mo exclaimed.
He was very familiar with the serial number of Xia Fei's warship, so he recognized it at a glance.
In the blink of an eye, Xia Fei's warship suddenly exerted force and charged right at Li Mo.
Xia Fei had specially modified the warship's propulsion system, so its speed was even faster than Li Mo's. There was no way for him to dodge.
"Alert! Collision will occur in five seconds. Please be careful! "the central control computer warned.
Li Mo looked at Xia Fei's warship on the screen. The blade at the bow of the warship was gleaming faintly, exuding a murderous aura.
It was only then that Li Mo understood the true meaning of Xia Fei's words. Anything was possible.
It turned out that Xia Fei had planned this all along, risking his withdrawal from the tournament to drag him down.
That was just too sinister. Father, your friends are all waiting in the stands. Waiting for me to walk up to the podium.
"What do I do? What do I do? "Li Mo's face was ashen, his lips turning purple.
* Bang! *
The two warships collided.
The blade cut through Li Mo's warship like it was cutting vegetables.
Flames soared into the sky.
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