It was only when Jiang Kai walked up to Black God that Black God finally came back to his senses.
"Black God, is the assessment over?"
Black God nodded. "All three tests are finished."
"Then when can I become a Star-level War God?"
Jiang Fang was a Two-Star War God, Black God was a Three-Star War God, and Jiang Kai still didn't understand the star levels of War Gods.
"Star levels are obtained on the Beast God Battlefield," Black God said.
"Then with my current results, does it count as passing?"
Black God did a quick calculation in his mind. "Sixteen plus three plus zero, nineteen points total. Your score barely gets you into the War God Hall."
Jiang Kai let out a breath of relief.
As for combat capability, he didn't need to hide it and couldn't hide it, which was why he had cared so much about the combat limit test before. But talent could be hidden. He had three talents, and other people wouldn't know what his talents specifically were, so it was easier to conceal.
Earlier he'd worried that by giving up the talent score, he wouldn't be able to get into the War God Hall. Now that he'd met the requirement, he didn't need to show his talents anymore.
Funny enough, it was his supposedly "worst" basic attributes that got the highest score, while his combat and talents ended up dragging him down.
"Jiang Kai, since your score isn't very impressive, you can only receive the basic reward. The basic reward is ten basic beast cores. I'll take you to claim them."
Jiang Kai nodded. "Thank you, Black God."
On the way to the Resource Department, Strength God and the others finally stopped following them.
Black God glanced at Jiang Kai beside him. This guy's assessment results were simply too unexpected.
"Jiang Kai, your talent test…"
"Maybe my talent's just bad," Jiang Kai answered perfunctorily. "Hei Zi, thanks for helping me out today. Otherwise those people would definitely have caused trouble for me."
"It's fine. But Jiang Kai, about the Fire Tribulation Pearl, you really need to hurry and look into it. You owe everyone an explanation, otherwise public resentment won't calm down."
Jiang Kai took a deep breath. "It's not just for those who have a problem with me. Even for myself, I'm going to get to the bottom of this."
"By the way, Hei Zi, have you heard anything about Brother Jiang? He's always been with Jiang Fang. My brother's been missing for so long." Jiang Kai asked.
"There have been a few contacts. He told me not to worry about their situation. Also, he hinted that your brother has enormous potential, except…"
"Except what?" Jiang Kai asked anxiously.
"Except he needs time, and someone has to stay by his side to prevent accidents."
Jiang Kai nodded thoughtfully. What exactly had his brother encountered, and why hadn't he come to find him?
Still, at least he had finally heard news of his brother.
His brother hadn't been kidnapped. He was training with Jiang Fang. Knowing this, Jiang Kai felt a bit relieved.
While they talked, the two had already arrived at the Resource Department of the War God Hall.
With Black God's assistance, Jiang Kai received the War God badge of the hall's branch, the standard uniform, and ten basic beast cores.
After leaving the Resource Department, Jiang Kai looked at the badge in his hand.
Finally, he was now a member of the War God Hall.
"Jiang Kai, you're now a member of the Jiangzhong City branch of the War God Hall. The title of War God represents not only status, but also responsibility," Black God said. "Read the War God Code carefully. Even though you're not part of the military, as a member of the War God Hall, you still have many duties to fulfill."
Jiang Kai nodded. "I understand."
Black God looked at Jiang Kai and patted him on the shoulder with satisfaction. "Honestly, what I'm looking forward to the most is your performance on the Beast God Battlefield."
"As for the matter of your attribute cash-out, handle it quickly. Even though you only received basic beast cores, as long as you complete the cash-out, it means you're no longer an ordinary person!"
Jiang Kai nodded firmly.
"And one more thing!" Black God added. "The General specifically told me to remind you again. Make sure you investigate the Fire Tribulation Pearl as soon as possible. During this period, the War God Hall won't assign you any other tasks."
"After all, if the Fire Tribulation Pearl isn't clarified, the other War Gods will be wary of you. You wouldn't be suitable for the Beast God Battlefield either!" Black God said. "The Beast God Battlefield is no joke!"
Jiang Kai nodded. "Hei Zi, I originally wanted to log out and treat you to a meal, but I want to clear up the Fire Tribulation Pearl matter as soon as possible. Next time, when I go offline to report to the War God Hall, I'll look for you."
"All right!"
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After leaving the War God Hall, Jiang Kai had one more War God badge on his chest.
Since he didn't have a star level yet, his badge was still made of copper.
Jiang Kai looked at the Fire Tribulation Pearl card.
Why did this thing belong to him? Was it related to his Heaven's Punishment Exile?
Also, the description said it was "some kind of material." What exactly was it used to make?
"Where should I start investigating…" Jiang Kai thought.
There were too few clues in his hands. It could almost be said he had no leads at all. Judging from the reactions of the other War Gods, they also didn't know what the Fire Tribulation Pearl was.
"Since it's something from Ghost Star, might as well ask the 'people' of Ghost Star…" Jiang Kai muttered.
Among the Ghost Star "locals" he knew, it seemed he only had Dong Li and the little guy.
He took a mouse from his pocket. "Hey, do you recognize this thing?"
The little guy was held by the scruff of the neck. He sniffed at the card, then spread his hands to show he didn't know.
"Then we can only look for Dong Li!" Jiang Kai stuffed the little guy back into his pocket and headed straight for the unknown region.
Half a month later, Jiang Kai arrived at the place where he had separated from Dong Li and Hu Yanyuan.
But Hu Yanyuan was long gone, and Dong Li, who had left earlier, was nowhere to be found either.
Suddenly Jiang Kai thought of the little guy. He took him out again. "Time to give you a name… You don't look very smart, so from now on you'll be called… Xiao Ben."
The little guy strongly objected to this name, waving his hands in protest.
"You're not stupid? If you weren't stupid, would you have been caught?" Jiang Kai scoffed. "Xiao Ben, you ambushed Dong Li before. Go look for her again."
"Find her and I'll give you something tasty!"
The moment food was mentioned, the little guy immediately stopped objecting to his new name. He started sniffing around and began searching for Dong Li.
"Zhi zhi zhi!" After searching a while, Xiao Ben suddenly stood up and squeaked at Jiang Kai.
"You found her? Not bad!" Jiang Kai quickly followed Xiao Ben, searching for Dong Li's whereabouts.
Two days later, Jiang Kai found Dong Li in a concealed cave.
Dong Li had some injuries, but they weren't serious. She was surprised to see Jiang Kai.
"How did you find me?"
Jiang Kai pointed at Xiao Ben. "Him."
"So it was him…"
"Dong Li, did you run into Drifters?" Jiang Kai looked at the wound on her shoulder.
"No, I ran into Night Watchers… Also, I've already changed classes."
"What class?"
"Gourmet."
"Gourmet?" Jiang Kai widened his eyes. He hadn't expected her to choose that class.
But Jiang Kai quickly realized his worry was unnecessary. Dong Li still had her BOSS strength. What she changed into didn't matter.
"Right, I have something to ask you. Do you recognize this?" Jiang Kai materialized the Fire Tribulation Pearl and handed it over.
Dong Li examined it carefully, then shook her head. "Sorry, I don't recognize it."
"You don't even know it?"
"I'm just an early-area map BOSS. I recognize everything in my region, but this definitely doesn't belong to Taiping Mountain Path."
Jiang Kai put the Fire Tribulation Pearl away helplessly. If Dong Li didn't know, then what was he supposed to do next?
"Does this thing have something special about it?" Dong Li asked.
Jiang Kai sighed. "It came from inside the Guardian Lord Flamebeast. I didn't even join the hunt, but this thing still showed as belonging to me."
"So someone suspects you're related to the Guardian Lord's strengthening?"
Jiang Kai nodded.
Dong Li thought for a moment, then said, "I remember you have a clone skill. That means you've met Willow God."
"Willow God?" Jiang Kai froze, then quickly realized. The so-called Willow God must be that big willow tree.
"Yeah, that guy definitely knows!" Thinking of this, Jiang Kai suddenly understood.
"Jiang Kai, I'll go with you. I also have some questions for Willow God!" Dong Li stood up.
"Okay!"
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