Who gave you permission to travel through time with Earth?

The deal was done, and Jiang Chan had clearly already prepared a plan. By noon that day, a complete set of visa and identity information was already on Fang Jin's desk, and no matter how many times she looked at it, she couldn't find a single flaw.

Her ideas were surprisingly detailed and quite formal. Fang Jin would go to the main hall of the Bronze Pavilion as a graduate of the first district's preparatory class to undergo the assessment. After passing the assessment, she would be directly incorporated into the regional system.

The preparatory class is a system specifically established in regions like Bronze to train players. There will be a gap of varying length between when players obtain Evolution Stones and when they officially enter the dungeon.

During this period, prospective players can apply for a preparatory course to gain specialized knowledge and training in clearing dungeons. Those who survive will have a chance to join the regional organization.

Of course, the threshold is also quite high. The tuition alone is enough to drain the savings of an average family for a generation, not to mention the various standards of intelligence and physical strength. Just this one spot is already quite precious.

"How did you get this? This ID is fake, isn't it? How could it fool the checks in the main urban area?"

"Hey, don't talk nonsense. This document was clearly downloaded from your file. It's absolutely genuine and truthful. Your preparatory course experience is a real record."

"But you know how it is... people from the black market often have some ambiguities in their records. What's wrong with reorganizing and adding those 'forgotten' records?"

"I think... I've never left the City That Never Sleeps in my entire life. Even if you temporarily add a real degree, wouldn't a little investigation later reveal the truth?"

"impossible."

"Every year, there is a fixed number of anonymous students in the preparatory class. No one knows their appearance, name, or family background. They are rarely seen in class, and even if they are, they pass by quickly without leaving a trace."

"This is the anonymous student system, an identity channel specifically prepared for people of unknown origin. You don't need to care how I got it; you just need to know that you are now a preparatory class graduate."

The impression Jiang Chan left on him after saying those words was one of absolute certainty and pride, and like a superior encouraging a subordinate, he patted Fang Jin on the shoulder and smiled subtly.

"Don't worry, everything is real and legal. The Bronze Hall's recruitment exam is in half a month. Someone will contact you then. Take the first express train to the main city this afternoon!"

"No... wait a minute."

"Go quickly and come back soon, I'll be waiting for you."

……

"...But that's not what I'm worried about at all."

Fang Jin was pushed to the platform of the train station in the City That Never Sleeps. Jiang Chan even thoughtfully prepared a backpack for him that was too heavy on his shoulders. Fang Jin felt dizzy when he held it in his hand.

He still remembered his initial worry upon entering this world: whether his mother would need to return to school to maintain her "rich and powerful" image. Fortunately, it turned out to be a false alarm.

But now this situation has come crashing down on him again, and it was even something Fang Jin brought upon himself. The tragic twist of fate made him slump onto the wooden bench on the platform, staring blankly at the gray sky.

Can I guarantee that I won't beat up a teacher right now?

Although the real problem is that Fang Jin had no choice but to leave, his identity as a black market merchant was a very good base, he admitted that... but that was his opinion ten days ago.

During the campaign, he came into direct contact with the phenomenon of falling off. Those dead stars that fell into the main world through the connection were very important resources for Fang Jin, who was a star eater, and the black market could not provide them.

After all, relying solely on evolution points to feed Earth is far too slow. Even if all the positive points are used up, it might not be enough to meet the needs. Fang Jin must accelerate the recovery process.

Even without the conflicts in Taipei, Fang Jin planned to travel after things stabilized. Jiang Chan simply provided a good opportunity and a place to go, so he didn't need to refuse.

"A month later, I'll take on a field assignment at the Bronze Museum, research information on the phenomenon of detachment in various places, and then use the West Market as a base to explore this world... That can be considered a preliminary stabilization of my identity."

Fang Jin sighed, saying that such a life was simply unimaginable in the simulated space. It was the right thing to go to any lengths to break through the system's blockade. The abundant life and opportunities were exactly what he longed for most.

"Ugh—"

Just then, a metal train roared into the station, puffing out white smoke. Its engine collided violently with the metal springs in the narrow passageway of the platform. Fang Jin could even see sparks flying from both sides!

"Bang—!"

The "express" arrived as scheduled, but Fang Jin stood up expressionlessly, preparing to go to the ticket window to exchange for a more normal slow ticket, while mentally giving the middle finger to someone who had just begun to change his opinion of her.

His mother had never seen a train prioritize speed over safety and comfort, and whether the latter two were even there was another matter entirely. He clearly saw the station staff changing the locomotive...

They...they're actually changing the front of the train?!

"What are you standing there for, Xiao Fangzi? Hurry up and get on! This express train will only take three days to reach the main city. It's super fast. It's rare for the shopkeeper to be such a good person."

"Vice Leader, lead us to explore new markets! We should be loyal and have good relationships, right? So you see, after all this time, it's still the five of us!"

"Vice Leader! Vice Leader! Vice Leader!"

But then, five heads rotating and alternating around the edge of the train window abruptly pulled Fang Jin back to his original position. This time, he looked at Guo Shiyihang on the train with genuine astonishment.

"Wait... what are you doing here?!"

But before he could react, the express train's anxious whistle sounded again, the locomotive was switched over and the wheels began to move forward, even the doors closed afterward.

Fang Jin had no choice but to use some of her abilities to squeeze through the crack in the door. By the time she managed to stand still, the train had already launched her away, and her figure on the open ground resembled a black dragon!

"Buzz—!"

"Oh..."

Those near the car door were all surprised and applauded, including the five idiots who had boarded the car earlier to watch. Fang Jin grabbed Guo Shi by the collar, pulled him aside, and stared at him closely, her angry voice squeezing out from between her teeth:

"Who gave you permission to come along? With you gone and me gone, the two remaining players of the Red Sentinel Gang have completely abandoned us. Do you think you can just let all the wealth you've built up evaporate overnight?"

One of his biggest advantages in ensuring that the West Market base wouldn't be swallowed up by Jiang Chan was the cohesion of the Red Whistle Gang and Guo Shi's presence. Now that both of his masters have gone missing, how could Jiang Chan not have ulterior motives?

Or was this all arranged by her from the beginning?