049: A Master Behind Him

"This is the White Jade Flying Serpent Card I promised you. It's yours now."

During evening self-study, Sun Yiying called Tang Jian to her office alone and handed him a White Card.

It was a seven-star, White-grade White Jade Flying Serpent Card.

Among White-grade cards, this was already a fairly rare auxiliary pet card.

Its card surface was made from the bones of a white-tailed snake found in the Halas Desert. The card patterns engraved on it were twisted and crooked, like scurrying snakes, exuding a strange beauty.

Tang Jian admired it for a moment, then smiled and thanked Sun Yiying before accepting the card.

Honestly, he really wanted Sun Yiying to just give him 20,000 Federal Currency. Even if not 20,000, 15,000 would be fine, as it was roughly the same value as the White Jade Flying Serpent Card. It would save him the trouble of having to sell the card himself.

Although the White Jade Flying Serpent Card was a seven-star card, it was only an auxiliary pet card whose function was to heal injuries.

This ability wasn't considered particularly powerful. While essential for combat Card Cultivators, it was completely unnecessary for Tang Jian, who was currently preparing for the college entrance exam.

Moreover, Tang Jian's memories contained many other healing card crafting blueprints that were more suitable for him and better than the White Jade Flying Serpent.

Therefore, he could only sell this card to acquire resources for his short-term cultivation.

Of course, it would be awkward to say this to Sun Yiying; their relationship hadn't reached the point where they could drop all pleasantries.

"You've earned quite a lot this time: a bottle of Solar Energy Potion, a box of Nutritional Express, a White Jade Flying Serpent Card, 10,000 in cash, and 11 points worth over 10,000 in cash. I'll still drive you home tonight."

Sun Yiying said with a smile.

"Teacher, why are you being so polite? I'm a little unaccustomed to it," Tang Jian said, scratching his head awkwardly, vaguely sensing Sun Yiying's intentions.

Sun Yiying glanced at Tang Jian. "The county has been very chaotic recently, and you're not unaware of that. Those fanatics from the Old Kingdom Organization are constantly causing trouble, and they're most interested in high-achieving students like you. Plus, you have so many resources in your hands. If word gets out, someone might just target you."

Tang Jian feigned a scared expression upon hearing this, his eyes flickering. "Then, then it's fine, Teacher. Please take me home tonight."

He felt he was truly getting more and more into character, playing dumb was something he was quite good at.

Sun Yiying's eyes flickered slightly. "You have some secrets, and I, as your teacher, know about them. But everyone has secrets, and I have my own. You are my student, so of course, I won't pry into your secrets. However, the current situation is critical, and the city is in chaos. We need experts to stabilize the situation…"

Sun Yiying stopped there, not saying anything more, and blinked at Tang Jian. "I'm about to help Lord Le and the others clear out these Old Kingdom Organization members in the city. You wouldn't want anything to happen to your teacher, would you?"

Tang Jian understood what Sun Yiying meant.

It seemed that she had truly been fooled by his acting, believing that he had an expert backing him.

Her current implication was clearly for him to relay a message to the expert behind him, asking that expert for assistance in dealing with the fanatics from the Old Kingdom Organization in the city.

However, this was a beautiful misunderstanding.

Tang Jian knew his own affairs best. He truly didn't have any grand master behind him. He himself was a grand master, but having been reborn, the grand master hadn't fully matured yet, and he was still a virgin. There were many things he wanted to help with but was powerless to do.

"Teacher… cough cough, let's not beat around the bush. Actually, I know what you mean, but my uncle already left some time ago. I don't even know where he went… But I still hope that you, Teacher, stay safe and nothing happens."

At this point, Tang Jian simply got straight to the point.

Sun Yiying had been very good to him and was his teacher. Now that this beautiful misunderstanding had arisen, he certainly wouldn't expose the illusion he had created.

But the grand master behind him should quickly make a timely exit; he couldn't play with fire anymore.

"Your uncle? Already left?" Sun Yiying was startled.

Tang Jian's bluntness surprised her quite a bit.

The fact that the expert had left also made her slightly suspicious.

But she quickly dispelled this suspicion. She couldn't find a reason for Tang Jian to deceive her, unless the expert simply didn't exist.

But that was also unlikely. Tang Jian's progress was evident to all. Unless someone was guiding him, how could a seventeen or eighteen-year-old youth progress so much by himself?

Furthermore, she had secretly observed and followed Tang Jian recently, hoping to connect with the person behind him, but she never saw anyone appear. This also aligned with Tang Jian's statement that the expert might have already left.

Sun Yiying felt a little disappointed.

The situation in the city wasn't looking too good right now.

The police department had already confirmed some information and found a stronghold of one of the Old Kingdom Organization members, but taking action carried significant risks and required experts. That's why she was so eager to find the person behind Tang Jian.

However, this matter was ultimately between her and her student. She hadn't reported the situation, and since she couldn't find anyone now, Sun Yiying could only let it go.

Tang Jian was ultimately driven home by Sun Yiying.

He had learned that early tomorrow morning, students who had joined the Rocket Class would take a school bus to Jiangbei University in the city for intensive training, and would not return until half a month before the college entrance exam.

According to Sun Yiying, the county was very chaotic right now, so going to the city for training during this period would also allow them to avoid the turmoil and train for the college entrance exam in peace.

Tang Jian felt a little emotional, realizing how serious the situation had become.

The police department had already started seeking help from teachers and masters at the school. Perhaps in the coming period, there truly would be chaos in the county.

However, Sun Yiying mentioning going to the city for training reminded Tang Jian of some unpleasant things.

In his previous life, it seemed that the students in the Rocket Class had also been organized to go to the city for intensive training, but on their return journey, something unexpected seemed to have happened. Some people were injured, and two of his classmates even died.

This incident was officially classified as a serious traffic accident, and since it happened close to the college entrance exam, the matter was suppressed. Therefore, Tang Jian hadn't obtained too much in-depth information at the time.

But now, looking back, he felt something was off.

However, Tang Jian couldn't tell Sun Yiying about these things. It concerned the secret of his rebirth, so he could only keep it to himself.

After dropping Tang Jian off at home, Sun Yiying entered the house for a cup of tea at the invitation of Tang Jian's parents. She praised Tang Jian repeatedly, making Tang Lin and Chen Lianrong beam with smiles, yet she deliberately spoke modestly and humbly, afraid that Tang Jian would become too arrogant.

Tang Yueyue was very surprised by her older brother's performance at school.

Especially the Nutritional Express Tang Jian brought back; it made her mouth water with desire.

As soon as Sun Yiying left, Tang Yueyue immediately latched onto Tang Jian, showering him with an endless stream of flattery.

"Bro, I can't believe how amazing you are! You're way better than Wang Junkai from our school. I really underestimated you before."

"Bro, I've been feeling a bit low on nutrition lately. You got a whole case of Nutritional Express, can you spare a few bottles for me?"

"Bro, you're the best! Just one bottle, please. I'll even let you borrow all the novels I've rented to read."

Tang Jian reached out and pinched Tang Yueyue's ear. "Reading novels, always reading novels. You said your brother was useless, but your Card Energy is almost a hundred now. Yours is barely over twenty. Who's useless now?"

"What? Your Card Energy is almost a hundred?" Tang Yueyue looked at Tang Jian in disbelief. "How is that possible? A useless person making a comeback?"

"I think you're just asking for it!"

"Bro, if you let me drink Nutritional Express, my Card Energy will improve quickly. Then, when I get into a good university, I can introduce you to a better girlfriend."

"Is that all your brain thinks about all day, this nonsense!?"

"Bro, since you're so strong, you can't just pick anyone. Like Liu Dongqiang and Red Tea Girl, your future partner is probably still in junior high with me. If you help me, the more outstanding I become, the more excellent the girls around me will be, and I can help you..."

"Give it to me!! Get out!"

Tang Jian was nearly fuming. Why was Tang Yueyue being so cheeky now?