When those card masters first came in, they were quite courageous. However, how could such pampered card masters who had never been on the battlefield be a match for these soldiers? After a few rounds of interrogation, their defenses were broken and they confessed honestly.

When Gwen came, their courage had already vanished. They answered whatever was asked, hoping to be released after they finished speaking.

Gwen personally interrogated them, and they dared not hide anything. They spilled everything like a bamboo tube pouring beans.

Gwen looked at the results of the interrogation and suddenly felt a little dizzy.

Since the mysterious host appeared, countless people wanted to find him. Gwen was one of them. Even before he cooperated with Fang Xihua, he had already searched for a long time, but the other party was indeed very cautious. The only thing he could find out was that the other party should be in Denim City.

But Denim City is so big that it is too difficult to find that person in the vast crowd.

Gwen and Fang Xihua could only find this far.

Who knew that so many people had worked so hard for so long, and that person was right under their noses.

Gwen's heart ached and bled.

If he had known this, he should have tried his best to keep the person just now. He should not let him go no matter what!

But now it's too late to say anything.

Gwen walked around the office for a few times before he calmed down and began to think about the doubts.

He knew that the card maker family was holding a high-profile bounty for the mysterious owner of the building.

But he also knew that the card maker family could not find out more than them. As those card makers said, they had only recently received the order, and the target was so clear, that was Gu Xingmian.

All this was so coincidental that Gwen didn't believe that there was no one behind it.

But why did the other party do this?

At this moment, Gwen suddenly thought of the puppets in the four-school league, and the evil spirits that entered the map were also heading for Gu Xingmian.

The methods and logic of these two things are so similar that he can't help but suspect that the mastermind behind the scenes is the same person, or the same force.

The other party can find information that their military district can't find. Either they have unique information channels, or their power is greater than the military.

Thinking of this, Gwen was shocked.

In the entire St. Roberts continent, there is only one force that is greater than the military district. He can think of one, that is-the Temple.

But there is no reason!

Why would the Temple target Gu Xingmian?

Moreover, although Gwen hates the greed and arrogance of the Temple, their positions are the same. No matter how stupid the Temple is, it will not do such a thing.

Although Gwen quickly rejected this possibility, there is still a seed of doubt buried in his heart.

Gu Xingmian and the other two were led by a sergeant to the infirmary.

Eric had woken up and was squatting in the corner, drawing circles in frustration. Since he was eliminated early in the four-school league, he could only watch his teammates in danger in the ward and worry about it. Eric secretly made up his mind that this would never happen again.

Who knew that the world is so unpredictable? This time he was the first to be knocked down and had to be rescued by his teammates.

Gu Xingmian could only comfort him: "Don't think like that. If you hadn't discovered that there was a problem with the door this time, we would have died a long time ago. You should say that you saved us!"

"Is... is that so?" Eric raised his head and looked at them expectantly.

"Of course!" Gu Xingmian said, while secretly poking Xiao Qiong.

Xiao Qiong paused: "Yeah."

Eric was instantly happy again.

Fu Fenglin sneered, thinking that this kid was really simple-minded and could be easily coaxed.

After comforting Eric, Gu Xingmian and Xiao Qiong looked at Grove again.

Grove was drugged, and after some treatment, he was now lying on the bed withered, and it was obvious that he was tortured badly.

Gu Xingmian put a pillow behind him and helped him sit up.

Grove coughed twice and asked weakly: "Where is this?"

Xiao Qiong: "The First Military District."

Grove: "!"

But he immediately thought of the cooperation between the First Military District and Fang Xihua.

That incident was so big, and it happened in Denning City. Grove knew it very well.

He thought of something, and his expression suddenly changed. He asked Gu Xingmian in a low voice: "Your... identity has been exposed?"

"Not yet." Xiao Qiong said.

Grove breathed a sigh of relief

. "But it will be soon." Gu Xingmian added.

Before Grove could breathe out, the breath was stuck in his chest, and he immediately began to cough violently.

Gu Xingmian hurriedly gave him water to drink and helped him breathe.

Grove moistened his throat and felt better. He glared at them: "If you have something to say, please talk to me nicely. You are panting so hard, are you trying to scare me to death? - What's going on?"

Gu Xingmian told Grove that they were besieged by those Karka divisions and captured with the help of the soldiers of the First Military District.

"Their target is me, and they are coming to catch me from your direction. I can't think of anyone else except the Card Maker Family." Gu Xingmian said.

And if it is really someone from the Card Maker Family, it means that the Card Maker Family has already known that Gu Xingmian is the mysterious owner. These card makers look like confidants or something, and they must know some information.

These card makers don't look very smart. Gu Xingmian doesn't believe that they can beat Admiral Gwen.

In this case, his vest is in danger.

Grove rubbed his forehead. He thought he was hiding well, but he didn't expect to be discovered so easily.

The shadow of being oppressed by the Card Maker Family for many years came over him again, and he felt a little regretful.

Seeing this, Gu Xingmian said, "Don't think too much. It was me who decided to sell the Star Pattern. In the end, you are still implicated by me."

Grove hesitated and said, "That's not the case..."

He learned so many Star Patterns from Gu Xingmian, but he couldn't even do the smallest thing well. He felt ashamed of Gu Xingmian.

Gu Xingmian said helplessly: "Let's not fight over who should be held responsible here. Besides, I heard that the Feilong defense line was breached this time because we spread the Star Pattern early, allowing many card makers to buy those high-level auxiliary cards, which reduced the losses. In addition, those rebellious card maker apprentices and independent card makers formed organizations. Isn't this what you have always hoped for?"

Gu Xingmian cleverly changed the subject, and Grove really didn't catch him again. As he kept thinking about this, his expression relaxed a lot: "That's true."

But then his expression changed: "The people of the card maker family have always been narrow-minded. After knowing that Xingmian is the mysterious owner, you will definitely become a thorn in their eyes. They will definitely try every means to deal with you. What are your plans?"

Gu Xingmian and Xiao Qiong looked at each other. They haven't considered this yet, but it's not a big problem. It should be safe in Mosca Academy.

"What about you?" Xiao Qiong asked him.

They are in danger, and so is Grove.

But Grove didn't care: "What should I, an old man, care about..."

Besides, he has learned so many star patterns and fulfilled his obsession of combining two star patterns. He has no regrets in this life.

Xiao Qiong frowned: "What nonsense!"

Grove was choked by him.

Gu Xingmian also said: "How about we ask Admiral Gwen to see if we can let you stay in the First Military District?"

No matter how powerful the card maker family is, it is impossible for them to fight their way to the military district. There is no safer place than here.

Grove was shocked: "When did you become friends with Admiral Gwen!"

Gu Xingmian: "..."

To be honest, we just rejected Admiral Gwen's invitation.

But Grove didn't think much about it and agreed immediately.

Just when Gu Xingmian and the others were about to go to find Admiral Gwen, Admiral Gwen had already come to the door. After listening to their request, he readily agreed.

Not only that, he also showed the testimonies of those card makers to Gu Xingmian and the others.

It was indeed the card maker family.

Although they had already guessed it, after they really confirmed it, they were still a little worried.

Gu Xingmian and the others' understanding of the card maker family almost all came from Grove, but Grove was just an apprentice at the time, and later he defected directly, and he only knew the basics of many things. Seeing this

, Gwen said, "You don't have to worry too much. The card maker family has been so arrogant in recent years, just relying on those star patterns that only they know. Once this thing is no longer exclusive to them, they will be like a castle on the sand, and it will be scattered by a gust of wind."

Gu Xingmian and the others suddenly understood.

But he also knew that Gwen must have known the identity of his mysterious landlord.

In fact, he didn't need to say these words. In this way, they would definitely take the initiative to request to enter the First Military District to ensure their safety under fear.

Gwen looked calm and frank. He had his own pride and didn't bother to use this method to force Gu Xingmian to join.

But because of this, Gu Xingmian had a better impression of him and the First Military District.

He also reciprocated and said, "I still have some star patterns here. When the time comes, I will let Grof pass them to the card maker forum as before."

Gwen said happily, "Thank you!"

Gu Xingmian hesitated.

Gwen immediately asked, "Do you have any other troubles?"

Gu Xingmian said, "I have another friend named Clement. He used to help the Denning City Guard. But since this morning, I can't get through to his communicator. I don't know if he was also involved in this incident. Can you help me find his whereabouts?" Gwen nodded and said solemnly

, "Don't worry, I will send someone to check as soon as possible."

"Then I'll leave it to Admiral Gwen." Gu

Xingmian breathed a sigh of relief. It is indeed a wise saying to find the police if there is a problem!

After solving all the problems, Admiral Gwen sent someone to send them back to school.

After watching them leave, Gwen's expression became serious again.

This matter is certainly not as simple as it seems on the surface. The mastermind behind the scenes was able to find out so many things, which means that they have been secretly monitoring them. Once Gu Xingmian and his team show any flaws, they will definitely be discovered.

Before finding any clues, we must not make any moves.

Moreover, the mastermind behind the scenes did not take action himself, but borrowed the card maker family to kill people. This proves that they still have reservations. In a short period of time, Gu Xingmian and his team will not be in too much danger.

Thinking of this, he selected a team and called Principal Baker to let them enter the academy to secretly protect Gu Xingmian.

"Don't spread a word of these things, otherwise you will be punished by military law."

When Gu Xingmian returned to school, he learned that Admiral Gwen had specially arranged a team to enter the academy to protect him.

Gu Xingmian: "..."

Admiral Gwen was still very compliant.

Eric and Fu Fenglin already knew his identity at this time, and they were still in shock.

Fu Fenglin: "So, you can not only control auxiliary cards, but you can even make auxiliary cards?!"

Gu Xingmian: "To be precise, I can't do it. I can only draw star patterns. To make auxiliary cards, I still have to find a professional card maker."

Eric: "So, there is such a big gossip around me, and I only know it now!!"

Gu Xingmian: "...Is this the point?!"

Eric muttered: "Isn't this too shocking? To be honest, I won't be surprised if you jump out and say that you are the biological son of God in the future..."

"Shut up!" Fu Fenglin glared at him, "Blasphemy, have you got your brain eaten by a dog?"

Eric quickly patted his mouth: "I was wrong, I was wrong, God, please don't bother with me."

Fu Fenglin: "..."

While the two of them were arguing, Xiao Qiong found that Gu Xingmian was a little absent-minded. He just changed his mind and knew what Gu Xingmian was worried about. He patted his shoulder and said, "There is nothing that the military region cannot investigate. And you also heard Alicia say that Clement also came to attend Uncle Alfonso's funeral. He may have left for other things. He will be fine."

Gu Xingmian could only comfort himself that Clement was still protected by his family. Even if the card maker family wanted to capture him, it would not be so easy. Maybe, as Xiao Qiong said, he really had to leave for an urgent matter?

At this time, Clement had already exchanged for an aircraft with the priest.

Clement had lived in the Central City since he was a child and was used to extravagance, but he was still shocked by the priest's handiwork.

This aircraft was customized by a private person. The appearance was extremely luxurious, and entering the interior of the aircraft was even more shocking.

The carpet was made of cobweb fur, and a small piece of cobweb fur was worth a fortune. Clement saw his mother had one when he was a child. She treasured it very much and would only wear it at banquets or important occasions. But here, it was just a carpet casually spread on the ground.

Not to mention the various gems inlaid on the inner wall, and the expensive fruits and drinks on the table, each of which showed luxury.

And this was just an ordinary priest.

Clement lowered his eyes, and his fingers touched the ring box in the bag again. The slightly cool outer shell gradually calmed his heart.

Seeing this, the priest smiled contemptuously.

How could anyone in this world not be fascinated by such a life of luxury? In his opinion, Clement's previous refusal was just because the price was not enough.

The aircraft was very stable, and one could hardly feel any vibration when sitting inside.

Clement had not slept all night last night. In this environment, he finally couldn't help but close his eyes, but he didn't fall asleep completely, and still kept a little attention on the outside world.

He vaguely heard the priest talking to someone on the communicator. He was reckless, as if he didn't care if he was heard.

"Well, the person has been brought back... Please, who dares to refuse the temple... I know, I know, I will take him there!"

Clement was analyzing the information revealed in the priest's words, but he heard the priest hang up the communicator and walk towards him. He quickly closed his eyes and pretended to be asleep.

The priest stood beside him and said arrogantly: "Wake up, we are here."

Clement waited for a while, then slowly opened his eyes, sat up and looked out the window, and immediately saw a tall and magnificent tower, which is the landmark building of the entire central city. The temple was built around the tower.

The priest said to Clement, "The steward of the Melorn family will come to pick you up in a while. After you wash up and change your clothes, I will send someone to take you to test your blood concentration. You'd better pray that your blood concentration is still above 30%..."

Clement frowned.

He thought he would never hear such blood concentration tests like livestock again.

The priest left after he finished speaking.

Clement got off the aircraft and saw a group of people waiting there.

They were all people he didn't know.

Clement looked up at the sky.

After not seeing it for a few years, Central City was still so depressing.

He got on the hovercraft and returned to the old house of the Melorn family.

His Melorn took his mother's surname. He had never seen his father since he was a child. In addition to him, his mother had two other children, and he didn't know who the father of these two children was. His

mother was not very close to all the children. She always left them to the care of the nanny, and she was busy with banquets, drinking, making love and giving birth.

Outsiders are always curious about how the nobles in Central City live, and they never get tired of guessing whether their family struggles are swords and shadows, open struggles and secret struggles.

But Clement knows that it is not.

The biggest bargaining chip for the nobles to fight for power is blood concentration.

His mother tried her best to give birth to children, just to give birth to a child with a high blood concentration so that she can continue to stay in Central City.

But among all her children, Clement's blood concentration was the highest, only 32%, 7% lower than that of his cousin.

A blood concentration below 30% would be considered not a child of the family, so Clement's brothers and sisters were sent away very early.

Later, Clement's mother died unexpectedly when giving birth to her fourth child.

Clement's cousin inherited the position of head of the family, and he was driven out of the Central City. At that time, he already hated life in the Central City, so he chose to be exiled to the farthest Denning City.

But he didn't expect that one day, he would return to this disgusting place.