Although the fare was 40 cent star stones per person, they had two gold-level experts and over ten silver-level ones escorting them, ensuring high safety!
As long as they avoid dangerous zones along the route, they usually encounter no trouble.
The man speaking was named Ji Ping, a silver middle-stage Star Card Master.
Ji Ping used to be a senior coach at a martial arts club in a third-tier northern city.
With limited talent, his lifetime cap was likely gold level at most.
Given his situation, staying at the martial arts club would ensure a comfortable and risk-free life.
However, over a year ago, Ji Ping’s son also successfully awakened his Soul Card.
So, Ji Ping resigned from his coaching position and began traveling between the Great Flame Country and other countries to make quick money in a couple of years to give his son a good start.
Su Yuan said, “Uncle Ji, regularly traveling abroad has its risks.
If you’ve earned enough money, it’s best to retire early.”
For lower third-level Star Card Masters, international activities are risky.
Besides beasts attacking in the wild, miscreants specifically target these traveling groups.
Being robbed of possessions is minor; losing one’s life is serious.
The northern Great Flame has many organizations and gangs, more numerous than in the west.
Isolated targets are more likely to attract ill-intentioned people.
Joining a station’s group, escorted by their experts, is convenient, safe, and easy.
That’s one of the reasons why Su Yuan and Situ Qingyin traveled with the station.
Ji Ping shook his head and sighed, “You’re right.
But Star Cards and Star Devices require money.
My son did well and got into Zhangzhou Academy this year.
I’ve resolved to buy him a Blue Star Card!”
It was July, and the college entrance exam results had already been released.
Tanzhou Academy, ranking thirteenth nationally, wasn’t far from North Pole City and was considered excellent.
Su Yuan thought for a moment, “For academy students, self-reliance is more important.
Getting an extra Blue Card early on might not fundamentally change things.”
For a Star Card Master, while Star Cards are crucial, perseverance and unwavering determination are key to continued progress.
Ji Ping pondered over Su Yuan’s words.
Over the past year, many had advised Ji Ping to return.
Most were experienced Star Card Masters, so Ji Ping hadn’t given it much thought.
But hearing this from a genius like Su Yuan from Demon Capital Academy made Ji Ping reflect deeply.
Situ Qingyin also said, “Uncle Ji, I think if your son knew, he’d probably not want you doing such grueling and risky work for a Blue Card.”
Ji Ping was surprised, “Miss Situ, how did you know I haven’t told him about my overseas work?”
“You’ve hinted at it in several ways just now…”
Situ Qingyin smiled and looked into the distance.
“Putting myself in his shoes, if it were me, I certainly wouldn’t want my parents doing this.
A family’s safety is paramount.
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Any accident would be the biggest blow.”
Su Yuan noticed a hint of sadness in Situ Qingyin’s eyes, although her expression remained unchanged.
Su Yuan remembered that Situ Qingyin had mentioned her family suffered a catastrophe early on, and that Yang Yifeng saved them.
Now, with only her and Situ Bai left in the Situ Mansion, coupled with her previous words, it wasn’t hard to deduce her parents had perished early in that disaster.
Ji Ping was lost in thought and didn’t notice Situ Qingyin’s change in demeanor.
However, her words left Ji Ping somewhat shaken.
After some contemplation, Ji Ping seemed to make a decision.
“Alright, after this trip, I’ll find a job in Tanzhou City.
I can earn money while keeping an eye on my son’s progress at the academy!”
Both Su Yuan and Situ Qingyin nodded and smiled at his resolve.
Though Yellow Camel Beasts had limited speed, their stamina and endurance were high, making their overall pace quite swift.
In two days, they had covered more than half the journey, entering the mountainous area from the Taishan Plain.
“Be cautious.