Chapter 34

"Father, Elder Brother said he’s going to participate in the key training program." Jiang Xuan, the younger sister, said, "Don’t underestimate Elder Brother. Last time, he helped the police solve a big case and even gave me 3,000 star coins as pocket money."

"Wait a moment..." Jiang Zhendong was momentarily at a loss, even the mother was stunned. Jiang Tao, the younger brother, looked at Jiang Li as if he were seeing him for the first time, "Ali, what was your exam score this time?"

"Vitality score 1." Jiang Li answered honestly.

"What?" Jiang Zhendong was so excited that his voice changed, and everyone was shocked.

"These are the exam results, and there’s also an email from the principal." Jiang Li took out his student chip, and a virtual image appeared, which couldn’t be faked.

"You’ve really made progress... You’ve really made progress..." The parents gathered around, looking at the score as if they were in a dream, "It’s really 1. How did you do it, son?"

"I’ve recently had a breakthrough and can now enter deep sleep at any time." Jiang Li spoke the truth.

"Your mental cultivation has improved." The parents suddenly understood, "No wonder you’ve progressed so quickly."

"Ha ha ha ha..." Jiang Zhendong laughed heartily, "Now, both of my sons have made progress. Those people took away my wealth, but with my sons’ achievements, we can take it back."

"Father, what are you talking about?" Jiang Li instinctively felt that his father had a secret, because he had never heard any news about his grandparents, and given the lifespan of modern humans, even if Jiang Li had children, his grandfather should still be alive.

"There’s nothing. I’ll tell you about the Jiang family when you get into the Starry Sky University." Jiang Zhendong waved his hand, "Come, let’s celebrate today. Let’s buy a good bottle of wine."

"Father, Mother, I’ll buy the wine." Jiang Tao said, "Elder Brother’s mental cultivation has improved so much, and he’s had a sudden breakthrough. I’ll buy a bottle of Four-Winged Tiger Bone Wine. Both of you should have some to celebrate properly!"

"Four-Winged Tiger Bone Wine! It costs over a thousand star coins per bottle, equivalent to our annual salary." The mother stared at Jiang Tao, "Where did you get so much money?"

"I did a lot of work at school." Jiang Tao said casually, "I earned some money, plus scholarships, which is enough to cover expenses. So, Father and Mother, don’t spend too much on me. Buy some supplements for yourselves and cultivate our sister more."

"Okay, I’ll work hard to catch up with Elder Brother and Second Brother!" Jiang Xuan seemed to be inspired, her eyes flashing with determination.

"The wine is here..." Soon, a good bottle of wine bought online was delivered. The family gathered around the table, eating and drinking, enjoying a warm and happy time... The parents and the sister were all drunk, though they had drunk a lot, Jiang Li and Jiang Tao were still very clear-headed. After arranging for them to rest, the two brothers came to the balcony to cool off.

"Brother, you’ve actually reached a vitality score of 1 in such a short time, even I didn’t notice. It’s really a surprise." Jiang Tao said, "Father and Mother are very happy today, and I’m also very happy. With your support, I can finally do some things without holding back."

"Brother, you’ve always been very smart and seem to know some of Father and Mother’s secrets. Who is our grandfather?" Jiang Li asked the question that had been on his mind.

"I don’t know either." Jiang Tao shook his head, "But I seem to have vaguely heard that our Jiang family is a significant clan, but Father was expelled from the family. I don’t know anything else."

"I also guessed as much." Jiang Li said, "This seems to be a sore spot for Father. Whenever it’s mentioned, he becomes depressed. We should find some time to investigate and see which large Jiang clans exist."

"Let’s wait until we get into the Starry Sky University to deal with this." Jiang Tao shook his head, "Humanity has developed everywhere, and many planets have been explored. Many things are secrets and not easy to find out."

"That’s the only way. We both need to get into the Starry Sky University."

Jiang Li and Jiang Tao slapped hands.

Slap!

The sound of the slap echoed far in the quiet night, a passionate and youthful force.

Late at night, in the room, Jiang Tao made a call. After dozens of transfers, it finally connected, and a stern voice came through, "Jiang Tao, have you thought it through?"

"General Wang, I’ve thought it through. I can join your organization." Jiang Tao said in a heavy voice.

"Really?" The stern voice had a hint of surprise, "Jiang Tao, you’re a genius. Without any resources, you’ve reached the third stage of deep sleep in mental cultivation and can soon enter a meditative state. If we train you, you can definitely become a powerful expert."

"I know this, and I don’t doubt your abilities at all." Jiang Tao’s tone was very calm, "However, my family is not involved in my affairs. If something happens to me, I hope you will protect my family. Only then will I work for you."

"Jiang Tao, remember, you’re not working for us, but for the future of the entire nation and the revival of the country. Your bloodline carries the blood of the ancient Huaxia nation. You should contribute your blood and life to the revival of the country." The stern voice said forcefully.

"Yes, it’s because of this ideal that I called you and joined the revival organization." Jiang Tao said calmly, "But I need some money."

"How much?" The mysterious General Wang in the phone didn’t hesitate at all.

"A million!" Jiang Tao said a huge number, "A million star coins, not for me, but as a settlement fee for my family. You should give my family 100,000 star coins annually for ten years. I need to ensure that my family is well-provided for before I can join you."

"No problem. I’ll send a letter in the name of the army tomorrow, saying you’ve joined a special department of the army, and give your family 100,000 star coins as a settlement fee." General Wang said, "Moreover, with our special training and your talent, getting into the Starry Sky University will be no problem! At that time, we’ll arrange for you to enter the elite area, and your whole family can benefit."

"Good!" Jiang Tao agreed.

The call ended, his expression was heavy, but his eyes flashed with determination, "I’ve taken an irreversible path. The revival organization... Reviving my nation and my country is also my ideal. Although the current trend of humanity is unification, why can’t our nation dominate everything? Elder Brother, you take good care of Father, Mother, and Sister. Now that you can support the family, I can focus on realizing my ideals. That money will also help you train better."

The night passed without a word...

After the exam, Jiang Li didn’t idle. He practiced and studied hypnosis every day, searched for a large amount of information online, and even spent star coins to register and buy hypnosis learning courses, reading works and theories by advanced hypnotists.

Since practicing the "Mental Emperor Seal," his thinking and comprehension abilities had increased several times, and he understood various knowledge with just a glance.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have scored full marks in the cultural course exam.

Jiang Tao was also not at home, saying he was participating in military special training. The military had sent an invitation letter, and the training would last for a holiday before he could return home.

The whole family was striving.

Three days later, Jiang Li returned to school.

The school was on holiday, the campus was empty and very quiet.

After the exam, it was cold and quiet, but for the top 100 school elites, the harsh training was just beginning.

For the next holiday, they would undergo special training.

As soon as he arrived at the school, Jiang Li hadn’t even reached the key training class when he saw a floating car drive into the campus and stop in the square. It was Luo Han.

"Jiang Li, congratulations on entering the key training class." Luo Han parked the car and greeted Jiang Li, "I didn’t expect you to suddenly show such strong strength."

"Luo Han, you can buy a car now?" Jiang Li was surprised, not because Luo Han’s family lacked money, but because only one-star citizens could buy cars. Was Luo Han a one-star citizen?

"I’m already a one-star citizen, so of course, I can buy a car." Luo Han smiled, "I’ve been helping the military for a long time and accumulated enough merit points."

"Amazing." Jiang Li gave a thumbs up.

"You’re the one who’s amazing. I’ve been accumulating merit points since elementary school and only now have I earned the title of one-star citizen. You did it with just one case." Luo Han laughed.

"You actually know about my case?" Jiang Li’s eyes flickered.

"You’ve progressed so quickly. I think anyone with an interest would pay attention and investigate. Besides, you’re now my competitor, right?" Luo Han smiled, "This key training is like a preliminary exam for the Starry Sky University. Students with a vitality score of 1 are all my potential competitors. The number of admissions to the Starry Sky University in our city is not many."

"Ha ha, competition makes us better." Jiang Li also laughed.

"Luo Han, you’re here?"

Another flying car descended from the sky, leaving a trail of exhaust in the air, and stopped in the square. A man stepped out, not driving himself but being driven by his family.

Deng Tianzhao.

Vitality score 1, mental cultivation in deep sleep, strong and powerful, a student with both resources and talent, a long-standing school celebrity.

Luo Han’s admirer.

Seeing Luo Han and Jiang Li chatting and laughing together, his eyes immediately turned cold.

"Uncle Zhi, you can go back now."

"Okay, Young Master." The driver flew the car back into the sky, made a sharp turn, and disappeared.

Even Deng Tianzhao wasn’t a one-star citizen and couldn’t drive himself, so he had to have someone from his family drive him.

"Today is the day for key training. How could I not come?" Although Luo Han was smiling, Deng Tianzhao felt a cold and distant politeness, making him feel unwelcome, unlike the relaxed and pleasant conversation with Jiang Li.

Deng Tianzhao’s face twitched. He had been pursuing Luo Han for a long time, but she always kept him at a distance. Now she was chatting and laughing with a young man.

"Is this Jiang Li? Your exam results have improved dramatically, congratulations. Let’s get to know each other." He walked up to Jiang Li and extended his hand.

Jiang Li also extended his hand and shook it.

Crack, crack...

Deng Tianzhao’s face changed, feeling a painful sensation in his bones. He felt that Jiang Li’s arm was like a large pliers, about to crush his fingers.

Both with a vitality score of 1, he was no match for Jiang Li.

If this continued, he would be embarrassed.

Fortunately, Jiang Li let go, not wanting to go too far.

"Deng, your strength is also very strong. We should exchange and get closer in the future." After letting go, Jiang Li spoke tactfully, giving him enough face.

With recent intense training and sufficient nutrition and meditation with the Cosmic Brain, he was far superior to peers of the same level.