Chapter 52 Mysterious Card: [Stealing]

Gu Ye pulled out Zhang Fei and then took out the prepared card-making materials [alternating silkworm pupa], his consciousness sinking into the spiritual space once more.

card strengthening is entirely different from card creation; it doesn't require tedious smelting and engraving. One simply needs to invest the materials into the card, and it will automatically complete the fusion and transformation of power based on the card's world background.

If the invested card-making materials do not match the world background or if there's a conflict, it could lead to the card's collapse. Therefore, for the sake of strengthening cards, a profession was born—the Strengthener.

For the sake of cards, countless professions have emerged over thousands of years, most of which have long since vanished into the long river of history.

Gu Ye held his breath and concentrated, gently pressing the blue-glowing [alternating silkworm pupa] onto the Zhang Fei card.

Buzz~

The silkworm pupa card turned into a streak of light and merged into the Zhang Fei card. Within the spiritual space, a brilliant golden light erupted from the card's surface. A violent shockwave rippled out from the card at the center, sweeping in all directions and causing the space to ripple in layers.

After about the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea, the tremors slowly dissipated and the golden light faded, leaving a brand-new card floating quietly in Gu Ye's palm.

After checking the information, Zhang Fei had indeed been enhanced, and most importantly, he had gained a new skill.

As the saying goes, an extra skill means an extra path.

card: [slaughter - Zhang Fei]

Quality: [Deep Blue · Four Stars]

Category: [Combat · General / Summon / Humanoid]

Characteristics: ...

Skills: ...

[Substitute]:

When Zhang Fei is not riding the [Dark Cloud Treading Snow · Black Steed], he can absorb the damage he receives, eventually condensing half of it to return to any enemy.

"Deep Blue quality now..." Gu Ye rubbed the edge of the card, feeling delighted. But looking at the description of the [Substitute] skill, he couldn't help but curl his lips. "This skill feels a bit like a white elephant. Who would be stupid enough to tank damage head-on if they could avoid it?"

But on second thought, his eyes lit up.

No, this skill might allow for some flashy plays.

"Alright, now for the most exciting part—opening the prize!" Gu Ye rubbed his hands together, his face full of uncontrollable excitement as his consciousness exited the spiritual space.

A familiar streak of light flashed and landed in his palm. Gu Ye immediately checked the card's information. Then, his pupils dilated, and his face was filled with disbelief.

"This... is my luck... really this good?"

card: [Stealing the Sheep by Hand]

Quality: [Green · One Star]

Category: [Item / Mystery]

Skill:

[What's Yours is Mine]:

After use, you can directly enter anyone's spiritual space and randomly pull out a card.

Description: What? There's a security door installed? Then I'll go through the window.

????

Gu Ye never expected to draw one of the most powerful strategy cards from legends of the three kingdoms.

Compared to this, Zhang Fei's strengthening was just a minor feat. Gu Ye now felt terrifyingly strong.

Gu Ye held [Stealing the Sheep by Hand], his hands trembling slightly.

The effect of [Stealing the Sheep by Hand] was too powerful in the world of Card Masters. He had never heard of anyone being able to rummage through someone else's spiritual space!

It was equivalent to: your house is my house, I can enter whenever I want, and I can play with your people however I want.

"It should be enough..." Gu Ye murmured. For the time remaining, he planned to organize it well and improve his combat power as quickly as possible. He only had a vague inkling of how capable the children of Noble Families were.

...

Thursday, taboo for night travel, overcast.

Inside the classroom of Sprint Class One, Gu Ye chewed gum happily. He just remembered he still had the resources issued by the school that he hadn't used yet! After strengthening Zhang Fei yesterday, the energy he gained wasn't enough to push him to Bronze Rank Nine, but the resources included natural treasures that could increase spiritual energy.

He only remembered this after arriving at school, but it wasn't too late. After going back, he could also increase Zhang Fei's star level while he was at it.

"Old Gu, why are you here today?"

"To get some practice in the school's training room and test the strength of the new cards I made."

Hearing this, Chu Ling's eyes lit up, and he quickly leaned in to ask, "What type?"

"Beast type."

"Come on, summon it and let's see its strength." Chu Ling egged him on, and Gu Ye also wanted to see Red Wolf's strength.

"Alright! Let's go."

Arriving at the entrance of the training rooms, which were equipment exclusive to the sprint class students, all twenty-odd rooms were packed to capacity.

At that moment, a figure suddenly blocked their path.

Yang Haochen walked up to the two of them, glanced at Chu Ling, then turned to Gu Ye and asked:

"Is the [true spirit liquid] for sale?"

Gu Ye was stunned for a moment. It turned out he wasn't here to look for trouble. He shook his head and said, "Not for sale."

Yang Haochen seemed to have known he would say that, so he offered his terms:

"One million!"

Gu Ye was instantly shocked. He hadn't expected a resource casually distributed by the Federation to be worth so much money.

Seeing Gu Ye look a bit tempted, Chu Ling quickly pulled him back. Gu Ye turned his head in confusion, seeing this, Chu Ling explained:

"Any natural treasure that can increase star levels is priceless. They can't even be bought on the market. Even our Noble Families can't obtain them easily."

Gu Ye pondered for a moment and then spoke, "Still not for sale."

Yang Haochen asked in confusion, "Why not? Is it because you want to take the College Entrance Examination?"

"Something like that!" The [true spirit liquid] provided by the Federation could increase a card's star level, but for Gu Ye's high-star cards, the improvement would be minimal. So he planned to use the [true spirit liquid] on item-type cards he would make later to reduce his spiritual energy consumption.

During the College Entrance Examination, no one is allowed to use any disposable spiritual energy recovery cards, like the potion Xu Yuanmo used in the [Dusk Underwater Restaurant].

"I advise you not to participate. You don't understand the gap between us and those top-tier children of Noble Families."

Yang Haochen's voice paused, his eyes lowered with a lonely expression. He continued, "One move. I only lasted one move in his hands before I was defeated. We both had top-tier green-grade cards, but..."

He snapped back to reality and saw that Gu Ye's face still didn't have much of a reaction. He knew that until Gu Ye saw their strength for himself, he wouldn't know how massive the class divide was. Yang Haochen didn't want to say more, and his expression returned to normal. "Since you don't want to sell, then forget it!"

After speaking, Yang Haochen suddenly extended his right hand. "In the upcoming College Entrance Examination, we will be on the same front. Let's fight for the Federation together!"

????

Why did things suddenly get so hot-blooded! Hey!

Gu Ye's mouth twitched, his perception of Yang Haochen refreshed.

During the Card Domain Trial, Gu Ye had even severed one of his arms while fighting for the Hidden Boss. Now, Yang Haochen was preparing to shake his hand.

This train of thought was a bit peculiar.

Gu Ye, adhering to the principle of not striking a smiling face, also extended his right hand and shook it.

Afterward, Yang Haochen gave up his training room to the two of them and then turned to leave.

The two of them looked at each other. Gu Ye hesitantly pointed to his head and asked, "Does this guy... have some kind of problem with his brain?"

"I don't know!!"