The news that Chen Mu had been cured of his "serious illness" had quickly spread throughout the base, and even Jiao Si knew the whole story.
Under the deliberate embellishment of Xi Ping and the others, the intimate relationship between Chen Mu and Sue Lochiro was spread vividly.
Jiao Si, who hadn't been very clear about it, was horrified and hurried to restrain the card artisans under him.
To fight over a woman with someone else's boss on someone else's territory was intolerable to anyone.
Maybe the power of the base didn't count for much in Jiao Si's eyes, but the potential the group had demonstrated, especially their top dog, Chen Mu, was unfathomable in his eyes.
No one would doubt the potential a person who could break through the Van Sant system represented.
Jiao Si had already warned all the students under him who knew about it that the news couldn't be leaked no matter what.
Maybe even Chen Mu didn't realize his own value.
Jiao Si believed that once the news got out, the Origins Academy wouldn't have a 100 percent chance of getting a partner.
That was why he was so determined to stand on Chen Mu's side.
Moreover, he was quite fearful of the power of the base, especially the cold man he'd caught a glimpse of that day. That almost tangible murderous aura had surprised even someone as battle-hardened as Jiao Si.
Up until then, the cooperation between the two sides had been pleasant, which was what Jiao Si was most satisfied with.
Ru Qiu had already learned how to make the folding Yanbo card. Now, he only needed to explore the skill system of the folding Yanbo card, and the Origins Academy would have one more true legacy.
He had already notified the Origins Academy to gather the materials needed to make the folding Yanbo card through all sorts of channels.
He had been completely immersed in the world of the folding Yanbo card those last few days.
The more he explored, the more he was shocked by the exquisite energy composition of the folding Yanbo card.
It was an extremely flexible energy composition with many kinds of changes.
Once Jiao Si's power had reached that point, he had already started to understand the origin of the energy composition. That was also why Jiao Si was so confident he could explore the skill system for the folding Yanbo card.
But, that card gave him too many surprises.
He shockingly discovered that the energy rules that the card followed were completely different from those he'd come into contact with before.
The Origins Academy hadn't been established for a long time, but it had accumulated a lot of all kinds of legacies, especially after he'd become president. In order to teach the students, he had no choice but to come into contact with all sorts of cards.
However, the rules that he had accumulated in the past were completely inapplicable to this card.
On the other hand, some of the energy forms that he had modified as he pleased were incredibly powerful.
He had already confirmed that this card did not follow the Van Sant System.
If he guessed correctly, it should be an even more ancient system.
This made him excited!
He had a deeper understanding of Heiner Van Sant's history than ordinary card artisans.
Heiner Van Sant was a great card master, but as Jiao Si saw it, he was also history's greatest bandit, destroyer, and dictator!
He had personally created the Van Sant System, and in order to promote it, he had destroyed other systems. Perhaps they could not be called systems, because they were not as rigorous as the Van Sant System.
The funniest thing was that Heiner Van Sant had established the Van Sant System, but he himself had been excluded from the system he had established.
He was the last one, a combination of card artisan and card master.
In the ancient language, he was a Card Master.
Jiao Si was pleasantly surprised by this guess.
Although that made his exploration much more difficult, it wasn't something he couldn't overcome.
Which one of the card artisans who could reach that level wouldn't be a wiser generation?
So, the most common scene that others saw of Jiao Si was him sitting alone in the training room in a daze.
Chen Mu's life was back on track, tense and dull.
But, having restored his original appearance, he felt as though his whole body was full of power, and he was immersed in his daily training.
Training his perception, sparring with Wei-ah, studying tactics …
A card artisan suddenly appeared in front of the base, which attracted the attention of the card artisans on guard.
The situation was immediately transmitted to Bogner, who was in charge of security.
From the screen, Bogner could clearly see his counterpart.
The visitor wore a mask on his face, and his whole body was shrouded in a large coat, which made him look very mysterious.
"May I ask what your excellency wants?"
Bogner asked with a cautious expression. His counterpart had come alone to the front of the base, and he didn't seem to have any hostility.
There were card appliances similar to communications cards near every passageway, and they didn't need to open the door to communicate.
The visitor smiled a little. Even though he was wearing a mask, Bogner could still sense his smile.
"Tang Hanpei has taken the liberty to pay a visit, seeking an audience with your esteemed boss!"
His clear and bright voice seemed to carry great power, intimidating everyone's hearts.
Chen Mu was surprised, not knowing what Tang Hanpei meant by suddenly paying a visit at that time.
Compared to Chen Mu's surprise, Bogner and Xi Ping were completely dumbfounded.
Tang Hanpei was the most famous card artisan by then, and quite a few people thought he was already the number one card artisan in the federation.
How could they not be dumbfounded when such a legendary character suddenly came to pay a visit?
Jiao Si's power might not be much lower than Tang Hanpei's, but the difference between the two of them was too great in terms of fame.
Tang Hanpei was quietly paying a visit at that time, and he was calling on Chen Mu instead of Jiao Si.
By the time Chen Mu came out of the training room, Tang Hanpei was already drinking tea with Jiao Si.
It was Chen Mu's first time seeing Tang Hanpei.
No matter who it was, facing a person like Tang Hanpei would be impossible to feel ill will.
His body was tall, about 1.8 meters, and the ash-gray coat on him was indescribably elegant and otherworldly.
His gaze was as gentle as the wind, and the smile on his face always gave people a sense of leisure and indifference, as though there was nothing in the world worth worrying about.
No matter where such a person stood, no one would be able to ignore his existence.
When Tang Hanpei saw Chen Mu, a strange look flashed through his gentle gaze, though it disappeared in a flash.
He very naturally stood up and said with a smile, "Seeing Mr. Cao makes all of us a little jealous."
Jiao Si laughed out loud. "I had the same feeling the first time I saw Mr. Cao!
We old fellows are finally getting old.
I'm worse off than you, and I've been jealous for quite a few days. "
"Hello, Mr. Tang."
Chen Mu still knew the most basic manners, and he nodded to Jiao Si. Their relationship naturally didn't require such courtesy.
Jiao Si was clearly very happy that Chen Mu was showing familiarity with him.
Seeing Chen Mu arrive, Bogner and Xi Ping very naturally stood behind him.
That action caused Tang Hanpei's gaze to linger for a moment.
"I've been busy with some trifling matters lately, and I only found out from Wang Ze today that there was such an outstanding person as Mr. Cao here. It just so happens that old Jiao and I are old acquaintances, so I took the liberty to come. Don't blame me if I've bothered you." Tang Hanpei's humble posture immediately aroused the goodwill of everyone present.
"Mr. Tang is too polite. We are deeply honored to have such a person like you come." Chen Mu also became polite.
Everyone then started chatting.
Tang Hanpei was doubtlessly a very charming person. His attitude was amiable and easygoing, and he was very knowledgeable. Everyone was chatting merrily for a while.
They chatted for a full half an hour before the topic turned to Pomelo.
Everyone then understood that the meat show was about to begin.
Sure enough, Tang Hanpei said with a smile before long, "Hanpei actually has something to ask of you this time."
Everyone's attention was immediately focused, and even Jiao Si's expression became cautious. He had vaguely guessed what Tang Hanpei had come for.
"I don't know what Mr. Tang has come for?" Chen Mu displayed his usual calm.
"I want to get Mr. Cao's help." Tang Hanpei put down the teacup in his hand and said with a smile.
"What kind of help?" Chen Mu's expression didn't change.
"I think with Mr. Cao's help, it would be a lot easier to take down the Central Repository of the Classics encampment.
Hanpei also knew it would be a rather difficult question, but the situation forced him to take the liberty to come.
Of course, Hanpei wouldn't let Mr. Cao waste his efforts. If Mr. Cao has any requests, please don't hesitate to mention them. I believe Hanpei will be able to make the decision. "Tang Hanpei's expression was calm, and he said it lightly, as though it were no more than a trivial matter like drinking tea.
Behind Chen Mu, Bogner and Xi Ping looked at each other and saw the shock in each other's eyes.
Although they had already guessed it, when Tang Hanpei said it with his own mouth, the shock was still quite intense.
Chen Mu was as calm as could be. He was a lot less affected by Tang Hanpei's name.
If it hadn't been for the Central Island Firm incident, he wouldn't have even known who Tang Hanpei was.
He really wanted to say the gold-mottled liquid-soft fungus, but reason told him he couldn't!
In front of someone as sensitive as Tang Hanpei, if he showed the slightest flaw, he would certainly die without a burial.
If Tang Hanpei knew he was the assassin who had killed Zu Ning and that the Cross-Section of Styles was still in his hands, the only thing waiting for him would be death.
Chen Mu also knew if he agreed, the price Tang Hanpei could pay would be enough to satisfy them.
Whether it was money, rare materials, or anything else, none of it would be a big problem for the Federation Comprehensive Academy.
To agree or not to agree?