The Card Cultivation System
CCS-103

To be honest, Xika's injuries had already pretty much improved thanks to Heiliao's pill, so giving her three months was quite beneficial. A month passed and Xika's injuries almost recovered completely. Despite that, Heiliao was still trying hard in making various pills. Either for now or for the fight later. He made several tens of pills and would still continue if Xika did not stop him.

"Heiliao, stop. You've made enough. Good for now or later. You can continue your work."

"No. Still not enough. At least I should make some more."

"You've said that five times."

"This is the last one."

"That's five times already."

Heiliao did not answer. He refocused on some of the spiritual plants that were in front of him. Xika still wanted to talk but she waited for Heiliao to finish.

WHOSHS!

A few pills floated up signaling Heiliao was successful. Before the wolf picked up the other ingredients, Xika stopped him immediately.

"Heiliao. You can take your duties now. One year is better than three months. But I'm sure the task that's been neglected for years is hard to complete in a year. You've made enough pills. I can do this. Don't you trust me?"

Heiliao turned his face away.

"There's no harm in keeping watch."

"Wrong if it's excessive. And that's what you're doing right now."

Heiliao opened her mouth again. But Xika had already spoken.

"Heiliao. Didn't you see there are some wolves who want to visit me? They abandoned their intentions because of you. Maybe I can get some useful information from them. Besides, I'm sure you'll have enough trouble for a year. You better take it from now on."

"It could be they're spies."

"What'sthis? You don't believe in your people?"

Xika sighed.

"Heiliao, brother. I can't let you make the same mistake twice. You're doing your job because of your lover, aren't you?"

Heiliao.

"If you keep acting like this, you're likely to neglect your duties again."

Heiliao still seemed to be in disbelief. But Xika knew the wolf had given up.

"At least, let me make one more pill."

"Heiliao, that one you've spoken ten times."

Xika came forward patting Heiliao.

"What's wrong. Go awayl. I'll be fine."

"What would you do if you lost?" Heiliao looked at Xika asking her for assurance that she would not lose. At least pass the requirements.

"I won't lose" Xika said with her eyes filled with confidence.

Heiliao sighed. He turned to look at Huo Bing.

"I'll take care of him. Remember to complete all your tasks on time."

The big wolf nodded. Then he looked at Xika once more, before finally running away completing his unfinished tasks.

Xika stared at Heiliao's departure for a while before turning to Huo Bing.

"I can't believe he was the same wolf when we first met him."

"I'm the same. I wouldn't even believe it if I didn't see it with my eyes.

Now what are you gonna do?"

Xika did not answer. He sat on the ground and closed his eyes. He wants to cultivate. At least he had to reach the Qi Forming stage before he fought with Lang Jin. But Huo Bing immediately disturbed him. The bird rested on his shoulders and shook him until he woke up.

"Damn it, what's up?"

"If you want to cultivate, don't stay here. At least don't use the wolf's abilities."

Huo Bing's last words were spoken through their souls so the other wolves couldn't hear as sharp as their hearing. Xika also retorted with her soul, aware that there was something.

"Why indeed?"

"Look. I've been thinking and this isn't your fight. I'll help you. But it was likely that they would not let me fight. So all I can give you is advice."

"And what's your advice?"

"simple. We'll hide one of your elements. Other elements you can wear as you please. Your weapon, be it a card or a Space Shifter you can wear as you please. But that one element you can't use."

"intriguing. What elements should I hide? Destructive elements? Fire element?"

"No. Space elements. Just like your fight with that damn arrogant boy. This time you have no reason to reject my suggestion or use the space element. We're in wolf territory. They all knew Heiliao's abilities. If you cultivate using that wolf ability then Lang Jinpun will suspect that you master the space element. By the time that happens, it's no use."

"But how should I cultivate? It will take more than three months to break through the Qi Forming stage."

"At least don't let the wolves know that you have Heiliao's abilities. Or at least Lang Jin."

Xika repeated Huo Bing's last sentence.

"So I can cultivate with Heiliao's abilities if these wolves are on my side and won't report to Lang Jin?"

"More or less, yes. But it's gonna be hard to get them to side with you."

"Let's see."

Xika walked over to the several wolves that were gathering. They chatted.

"Hey, buddy. Can I join you?"

"What are you talking about?"

Although some of the wolves looked doubtful, they told Xika the topic of their chat.

"He" said the first wolf pointing at the third wolf.

"What's wrong with her?"

"Gtat...."

Some wolves laughed at Xika's question. The first wolf brought its muzzle closer to Xika's ear and whispered.

"He's heartbroken, buddy. We're trying to cheer him up. Well, not really. We just want to hear the sad story."

"Pff.tt......"

Xika tried to hold back her laughter. The heartbroken third wolf looked slightly offended.

"Sorry, buddy. Not mean to insult. How about you tell me? Maybe my advice would be useful."

"Eitherway. I'm not sure human advice is useful for wolves."

Xika walked forward then patted the shoulder of the third wolf.

"Buddy, that love knows no type and age. In love, there is no right or wrong. You can try my advice. Who knows how it works."

On his left shoulder, Huo Bing tried hard to hold back his laughter.

"Buddy, why does that bird on your shoulder look like it's holding a shit?"

This time it was Xika's turn to try to hold back the laughter.

"Of course."

Some wolves approached.

"Hey! Is there really a bird spirit on his shoulders?" ask the wolf.

"Heh, you're too weak so you can't see it." replied the other wolf arrogantly.

"Ah, stop with this damn bird on my shoulder. What do you think? Shouldn't I just listen to the story and give you some advice?"

They muttered to each other and they agreed.

"So? What's your problem, man?"

"I-I am.

His words caused various reactions. Some laughed and said it was impossible, some said they were quite suitable, some said he had good taste, some just nodded.

"Then? What's your problem? Tell me how you feel."

The wolf immediately shook his head.

"It's not that easy. Wolves can't express their feelings right away."

Xika frowned.

"Why? Are there rules in wolves?"

"No, it's just. He might not like me. What if he rejects me? Do humans feel the same way?"

Xika thought for a moment.

"Mmm. Less is more. So the point is you're afraid he doesn't like you and rejects you?"

The wolf nodded.

"Well, then I can't do anything. But try to think, man. Maybe, right now you're afraid of being rejected by him. That's pretty scary, I admit. But you have to tell it. Maybe you'll be rejected. It hurts, I'm sure. But at least you said it. It is better to be rejected but your heart is relieved that you have said it than you hold it constantly until finally it is taken by other wolf-ehm-men and finally regrets. Anyway, you said it. You've done your part, the rest the will of the heavens.

Try to think. Maybe he likes you too and has been waiting for you to state for a long time. But you never stated and finally decided it was time to stop hoping. Then he chose other men. And you only found out years later when he had offspring. Isn't that more painful?"

The other wolves nodded. They agree with Xika. In fact, some were amazed by his thoughts. While Huo Bing only held back a laugh with all her might. The next time Xika would express her feelings to Xingli, Huo Bing would say the same to her.

The wolf thought about what Xika said. That makes a lot of sense. And Xika's words dispel her fear. He will express his feelings right now.

The wolf stood up.

"From now on you are my friend, Lang Hu. I'll support your fight."

"Me too! You're a friend of Lang Yi's."

"Don't forget me!"

And a few other wolves were also cheering for Xika. He laughed and thanked me. Then Lang Hu walked over to the female wolf that he liked.

"Go away. I, Xing Xika, support you."

Lang Hu nodded. He walked along with Xika and a few other wolves.

In an instant, half of the wolves assigned to guard Xika had already surrounded Lang Hu and the female wolf named Lang Hongbai who was in accordance with the color of her fur, red and white. This made Lang Hu even more nervous. But then he remembered Xika's words and his nervousness disappeared.

"Ho-hongbai........"

Lang Hu was silent for a moment. He looked at Xika and her friends. They all nodded.

"I like you" Lang Hu said as he closed his eyes. Then he regained consciousness and opened his eyes. He had to look Hongbai in the eye.

Lang Hongbai lowered his head. Her face looks red (for the first time in Xika's life seeing wolves can be blushing) and timid. He turned his head and looked at the many people watching him and that made him maulu added. But this was the moment he had been waiting for a long time. He can't just let this pass. Then he came forward and licked Lang Hu's cheek (it was like a kiss for an animal).

The spectators cheered. They shouted the names of Lang Hu and Lang Hongbai. Then there are some who ask for food and for some reason when the cheer turns into a request for food. What a true friend.

And amidst the cheers, Lang Hu looked at Xika with a grateful look. Xika replied with a smile.