Jiang Lan's condition is currently stable. In this era, the medical standards of the military district hospital are undoubtedly the best in the country.

However, he still needs to stay in bed and rest for a while.

Seeing Jiang Kai, Jiang Lan's mood improved significantly. He sat up and asked about his situation on Ghost Star.

"Everything's fine." Sitting by the hospital bed, Jiang Kai picked up an apple and started peeling it for his older brother, smiling as he spoke.

"Have you changed your class?"

"I have..." Jiang Kai discreetly glanced around the room. After all, this was the military's territory. Although he trusted Wei Ying, Wei Ying didn't have time to manage the ward. "Brother, I'll tell you when you're better."

"Tsk." Jiang Lan rolled his eyes at his younger brother. "Keeping secrets from me! Have you joined a guild? I heard that in the Calling, to do well, you need to join a powerful guild."

"We can't expect to join those big guilds, but River City does have some strong ones... Oh, I happened to have some free time and gathered some information for you." Jiang Lan sent a file to Jiang Kai's phone.

"I carefully selected it for you. Take a look yourself."

Jiang Kai paused his actions, looked at his brother, took a deep breath, and smiled, "Brother, you don't need to worry about anything, just focus on getting better!"

"When you're well, you should come to Ghost Star too!"

"Me?" Jiang Lan was slightly taken aback, a glimmer of light flashing in his eyes, but it quickly faded.

"I'll pass. I'm already twenty-four, I can't compete with others, and my health is poor, my basic attributes must be lacking. Besides... a certificate costs twenty to thirty thousand, that money should be saved for Ying." Jiang Lan shook his head as he spoke.

Jiang Kai shook his head with a smile, "Brother, others might not know your skills, but I do."

"When you were ten, you led me, a four or five-year-old, and two-year-old Ying through many fallen cities to River City. I dare say not many could do that!"

"If you could change to a suitable profession, your development wouldn't be worse than anyone else's!"

Jiang Lan's gaze was a bit lost, but he quickly came back to his senses, "It was just luck..."

Jiang Kai didn't say anything more. Perhaps his brother was indeed getting older, and his body wasn't what it used to be, but he knew Jiang Lan once dreamed of entering the Calling.

Back then, for him and Ying, his brother gave up his dream. Now, he wanted to help his brother reclaim that dream!

Jiang Lan had just undergone surgery and needed rest. Jiang Kai placed the peeled apple on the table, stood up, and said, "Brother, I'll visit you next time, and then you can peel an apple for me."

Jiang Lan was amused by this kid, laughing, "You sure have a big face!"

...

After leaving the ward, Jiang Kai noticed three people waiting for him at the door.

Seeing these three, Jiang Kai was momentarily stunned... Lu Jun was in military uniform, Xiao Hei wasn't wearing his usual black suit today but a white casual outfit, with a War God Temple badge pinned to his chest, labeled "Third-Level War God."

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His clothes had some dust, and the cuffs had bloodstains, possibly from just returning from the Beast God Battlefield.

The main surprise was the third person, who was also in casual clothes, with a "Second-Level War God" badge from the War God Temple on his chest, but his clothes were much cleaner than Xiao Hei's.

Jiang Fang? Was he the one looking for him?!

"Don't worry about your brother, General Wei specifically instructed the attending doctor to take special care of him," Lu Jun said with a smile.

Jiang Kai frowned slightly.

Through several interactions with General Wei, he had grown to respect him more and more.

Whether as the guardian of River City, as the military's leader, or as an elder, Wei Ying was a respectable figure.

"Hey, aren't you going to say hello when we meet?" Jiang Fang looked at Jiang Kai with a hint of arrogance.

Jiang Kai snapped back to reality, "I'm not familiar with you."

Lu Jun smiled slightly and said to Jiang Fang, "Brother Jiang, most people, when they see someone from the War God Temple, if not fearful, are at least respectful. But this kid, he's even more arrogant than you guys."

Jiang Fang laughed, "He is quite arrogant... but he has the right to be."

Xiao Hei snorted disdainfully, "You dragged me here to find him as soon as I got back, you're giving him too much face."

Jiang Fang said seriously, "Regardless of his strength, he earned my respect during the battle on Permafrost Island. Jiang Kai, you haven't eaten yet, have you? I'd like to treat you to a meal."

Jiang Kai checked the time and frowned, "I have to pick up my sister soon. Do you need something from me?"

"Then bring your sister along... It's not often people get to invite someone from the War God Temple, you won't refuse, will you?" Jiang Fang put away his smile and said seriously, "I do have something important to discuss with you."

Jiang Kai thought for a moment. Although Jiang Fang was from the Black Tortoise Guild, he didn't seem to have any ill intentions.

Moreover, Lu Jun and Xiao Hei were present, and since they brought him to meet Jiang Kai, it showed they trusted him.

"Alright. But you'll have to come with me to pick up my sister from the school bus."

"Pick up the school bus?" Xiao Hei's mouth dropped open. As the number one War God of River City, picking up a school bus... how embarrassing if someone recognized him...

"Should we change clothes? Jiang Fang and I are still wearing War God Temple outfits..."

"No time!" Jiang Kai said as he backed away, "My sister will be here in fifteen minutes. If not, we can eat another time, I have to go!"

Watching Jiang Kai leave, Jiang Fang and Lu Jun didn't consider Xiao Hei's feelings at all, dragging him along to follow Jiang Kai downstairs.

...

Jiang Ying's school had a bus service, and Jiang Kai, Lu Jun, Xiao Hei, and Jiang Fang waited under a tree near the school bus stop.

Passersby couldn't help but glance at Xiao Hei and Jiang Fang.

"Wow, people from the War God Temple! Is this real? I actually saw a living War God today!"

"Second-Level War God, Third-Level War God... The highest level War God in River City is a Third-Level War God, right? My gosh, these are the top War Gods of River City!"

"The bloodstains on his clothes, could they be from the Beast God?"

...

Fortunately, Xiao Hei was wearing sunglasses, hiding his embarrassment.

Jiang Fang, on the other hand, didn't care about others' gazes and got straight to the point with Jiang Kai, "I heard the Huang Family plans to kill you in the upcoming guild challenge."

Jiang Kai wasn't surprised. Given the Huang Family's vengeful nature, it would be strange if they didn't take action.

However, Jiang Kai thought of something and asked, "Isn't there a protection mechanism in the guild challenge that doesn't allow killing opponents?"

"There used to be, but starting this year, not only was the protection mechanism removed, but the new rule requires a kill to win," Lu Jun explained. "Oh, don't be too surprised, this is to train the teams' combat abilities and psychological resilience for the upcoming Global Dominance Tournament."

"In about half a month, we'll officially announce this rule change."

With Lu Jun personally confirming it, there was no doubt about the news. Jiang Kai frowned deeply.

Since the guild challenge is hosted by the Chinese military, it's not an internal Ghost Star event. If killed in battle, one would still face Ghost Star's penalties.

"Playing it this big..."

Lu Jun shrugged helplessly, "Ghost Star plays big, we have no choice. Otherwise, when China finds a connection to the Login Gate, who would our people be able to beat?"

"Let me give you another piece of information. The countries that can enter the Global Dominance Tournament are already organizing teams to fight against other countries. The entire Public Area is like a Shura field!"

Jiang Fang interrupted Lu Jun, "That's too far off-topic. Back to the point, the Huang Family analyzed your combat style, identified your weaknesses, and prepared equipment specifically against you. Once you participate in the guild challenge, they're confident of their victory."

"What equipment?" Jiang Kai asked.

Jiang Fang shook his head, "I'm not sure. First, I was killed and logged off during the last battle on Permafrost Island. Second, although I'm part of the Black Tortoise Guild, I never get involved in guild management."

"But to be honest, targeting you isn't hard. Your attack method is singular, using darts for long-range attacks."

"Though versatile and powerful, your weapon's grade is too low, with limited penetration."

"As long as they can suppress your darts, your other abilities are considered low among second-tier professions. So you're far from being unbeatable."

Jiang Kai frowned but didn't speak.

Jiang Fang continued, "There's another piece of news, Huang Da will personally participate in the team competition. That guy's strength is top-tier below the second tier!"

"Top-tier second tier? He's only second tier?" Jiang Kai asked in surprise. In his view, with Huang Da's resources, he should be at least third or fourth tier.

Jiang Fang nodded, "Huang Da is maxed out at second tier. Of course, he could have advanced to third tier long ago, but the guild challenge affects the guild's influence. To achieve good results, major guilds keep some strong members at their current tier."

"I can tell you, although Huang Da is second tier, all his equipment is at least third-tier, fourth-grade!"

"If you think the second-tier bracket is filled with some second-tier players, you're wrong. The strongest teams in this bracket can compete with average third-tier teams!"

"In terms of individual strength, Huang Da has never been defeated below the second tier!"

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