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"So, what's your suggestion?" Jiang Kai asked Jiang Fang.

"Don't participate!" Jiang Fang replied decisively.

Lu Jun chimed in, "Jiang Kai, General Wei actually has high hopes for you. He specifically arranged for the Tier-2 Chasing Nine Tribulations to be included in the Tier-2 team battle rewards. But he's unaware of Black Tortoise Guild's underhanded schemes."

"In my opinion, since Jiang Fang has already pointed it out, you might want to listen to him."

Jiang Kai didn't respond immediately. He had another concern—if he were to die in the competition, the penalties would be enormous.

Moreover, his team was far from reaching the top Tier-2 level, and they didn't even have a full roster.

Was risking this much for a Tier-2 Chasing Nine Tribulations worth it?

As they spoke, a Great Wall bus sped toward them. Jiang Kai snapped out of his thoughts when he saw the words "Zhongbei District No. 56 Middle School Bus" written on the side.

"My sister's school bus is here."

Jiang Kai was looking forward to seeing Yingzi's happy face as she got off the bus, waiting expectantly.

However, the bus seemed to be traveling much faster than he anticipated.

"Why is the bus going so fast? Can't the driver be more mindful of the students' safety?"

Through the front windshield, Jiang Kai could see the bus driver enthusiastically waving toward them with one hand.

"I've heard of people driving sports cars with one hand, but a school bus? I need to report this to the school later." Jiang Kai muttered.

But something even stranger happened—the bus didn't slow down as it approached the stop.

Suddenly, Jiang Fang exclaimed, "Not good! Black God!"

Jiang Kai didn't yet grasp the situation when the front tire of the bus emitted a loud bang. The tire exploded with a boom, and the massive bus tilted sharply to one side.

As it barreled forward at high speed, a severe accident seemed imminent.

Xiao Hei reacted faster than Jiang Fang. In a flash, he was at the side of the bus. With one hand, he supported the tilting vehicle, while with the other, he clung to the window, moving with the bus. His feet scraped against the ground.

With a tremendous effort, Xiao Hei's muscles bulged as he forcefully pushed the bus upright.

Jiang Fang arrived shortly after. Planting his feet firmly into the ground, he leaned forward and used both hands to hold the bus's front, slowing its momentum.

With the combined strength of two War Gods, the bus skidded for another seven or eight meters before finally coming to a safe stop.

Seeing this, Jiang Kai and the others snapped out of their shock and quickly rushed toward the bus.

The doors opened, and Jiang Kai found Yingzi.

"Brother…" Yingzi's forehead was injured, and she was still shaken. As soon as she saw Jiang Kai, she threw herself into his arms. "Brother, why are you here? I thought I was going to die…"

"It's okay, it's okay." Jiang Kai gently stroked her head, comforting her. "Let's get off the bus first."

———

Later, by the Flower Bed

Jiang Kai and Yingzi sat on the edge of a flower bed, surrounded by police officers and concerned parents rushing to pick up their children.

Before long, Lu Jun and Xiao Hei approached them.

"After checking, the driver said the brakes failed," Lu Jun reported. "But we found no issues with the brakes. The driver doesn't seem to be lying—he wouldn't be dumb enough to sabotage himself… It's possible someone tampered with his mind."

"Tampered with his mind?" Jiang Kai was puzzled. "How is that possible? That sounds far-fetched."

Lu Jun glanced at Jiang Kai, hesitating before saying, "Let's just say, if there are people like Xiao Hei and Jiang Fang, why couldn't there be someone capable of influencing minds?"

"You mean… a superhuman profession? But what kind of profession has that ability?" Jiang Kai asked, even more confused.

The idea of influencing minds seemed far removed from combat professions. If such professionals existed in the War God Hall, why hadn't the military or other major forces prioritized nurturing them?

"There are things you don't need to know right now," Lu Jun said cryptically. "Trust my judgment on this."

Shortly after, Jiang Fang returned with new information.

"The tire was tampered with. A micro-bomb was placed—it was deliberate."

Lu Jun looked at Jiang Fang meaningfully. "Micro-bombs… Isn't that a Black Tortoise Military product? The method feels familiar."

Jiang Fang nodded. "Huang Da once got arrested for attempted murder. Someone later turned themselves in to cover for him, leading to his release. That time, they used a very similar method—influencing the driver's mind and planting a micro-bomb on the tire."

"Huang Da!" Jiang Kai's eyes widened in rage, startling even Yingzi and the others around him.

The evidence left no room for doubt.

Last time, Huang Da had nearly killed him, and Jiang Kai had endured it. But this time, he dared to target Yingzi.

Dragons have reverse scales—Jiang Lan and Yingzi were Jiang Kai's reverse scale.

"Jiang Kai, don't act rashly," Lu Jun urged. "I've already asked the police to investigate. Stay calm."

Jiang Kai closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and suppressed his anger. He didn't want Yingzi to see him like this.

"I understand."

After a moment of silence, Jiang Kai spoke again. "By the way, weren't we going to eat? Yingzi, don't overthink things. Let's go have a meal together."

———

At Wei Mei Home-Style Restaurant

Jiang Kai and his party of five found a table and sat down.

The waiter, holding a small notebook, kept glancing at the badge on Xiao Hei's chest while pretending to jot down their order.

"How… how can I help you, War God—I mean, esteemed guests?"

Lu Jun ordered a few dishes, and the waiter rushed off in a fluster, shouting from the distance, "Chef! Big news! War Gods are dining here."

Yingzi occasionally glanced at Xiao Hei and Lu Jun's badges.

Ordinary people knew what those words represented—they symbolized humanity's hope, heroes who fought against Beast Gods, and beings who transcended mortality.

Moments ago, she had witnessed the terrifying power of superhuman professionals firsthand.

To put it simply, War Gods weren't ordinary people.

"You must be Jiang Yingzi," Jiang Fang said with a smile. "I'm Jiang Fang. I hope your brother doesn't mind, but can we call each other friends, Jiang Kai?"

Jiang Kai reluctantly nodded. "I guess we can be casual acquaintances."

Yingzi's eyes widened.

What was this attitude? A War God wanted to befriend him, and he acted indifferent?

What exactly was her brother doing in Ghost Star?

Jiang Fang didn't seem offended and continued, "Well, casual acquaintance is a start. Yingzi, you can call me Brother Jiang from now on."

"Brother Jiang…" Yingzi called out shyly.

"Great! If it's convenient, leave me your number. If you ever need help and I'm not in the Beast God battlefield or Ghost Star, feel free to reach out."

Jiang Kai looked annoyed. "Hey, my sister's still a kid. Don't tell me you're trying to hit on her."

Xiao Hei almost spat out his tea.

Lu Jun chuckled, "Jiang Kai, Jiang Fang's married. His daughter's already in elementary school."

Jiang Fang laughed heartily. "Jiang Kai, I've looked into your situation. As a friend, I'll help however I can. But hitting on your sister? I doubt she's as gullible as you think. She seems much smarter than you."

Jiang Fang continued introducing people. "Yingzi, this is Black God. From now on, call him Brother Hei. If I'm unavailable, you can rely on him. Black God's phone number is at your disposal."

Xiao Hei frowned. His phone number, just given away like that?

Jiang Kai didn't object. He trusted General Wei's men, and Jiang Fang seemed genuine in his intentions.

Jiang Fang had proven his loyalty before, on Eternal Frozen Island. And now, he was introducing Yingzi to the Black God—a dependable ally.

It seemed Jiang Fang was someone worth befriending.

After finishing their meal, Jiang Kai turned to Lu Jun.

"Lu Jun, how are Zhuzi and Nuannuan doing under the military's guidance?"

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