The Card Cultivation System
CCS-125

The three leaders were silent. This young man is quite troublesome. If no one takes a step first, then this will continue forever without stopping.

"If we consider him a friend, can he be trusted? And what happens if we think of him as an enemy or a stranger?"

"Eitherway. Why don't you ask him directly?"

The three wolves looked at each other. And they knew that there was no other action to take but to speak to the human.

"Then come." take Heiliao.

"Come what?"

"Let's meet the young man, of course."

"Why should you take me? Can't you go alone? Are you not the leader of the wolves? Why be accompanied?" xika said while rubbing her eyes.

Then he realized he shouldn't talk like that. He turned his head and looked at the two pairs of eyes looking at him with a gaze that was about to eat him alive. And they both have done it. Heiliao just kept quiet without a care.

Xika immediately stood up and embraced Heiliao as well as Lang Jin. He embraced the two so that Lang Jin and Heiliao's body covered them so Lang Yan and Xuehao couldn't eat them. He brought the two wolves' faces closer to him.

"They won't eat me, will they?"

"Of course."

"Maybe."

"Can't you support me?"

And the two wolves, shrugging their shoulders simultaneously. Xika looked at that and sighed deeply. With a heavy heart, he walked with the five wolves. Two of them wanted to eat it, two did not care much about it, while one followed in confusion.

Lang Shu did not know what to do. He was a bit scared when the three major leaders walked, but he wanted to be like Xika. Be casual and talk as if they were friends and not leaders of wolves full of honor where one of his decisions can determine life and death. At first he was afraid that the three leaders would throw him away or something. But it didn't.

He stepped forward by questioning what he was doing every step of the way. Should I come with? But it's the leaders' business and I shouldn't have gone along. But I want to learn from Xika how to get rid of nervousness.

So he followed them behind slowly, hoping not to be discovered. But of course it's impossible. Lang Yan stopped. He did not look, but said,

"Little girl. If you want to come, don't walk in the back like that. People will think you're tailing us or something."

"Y-yeah!"

Lang Shu stepped forward and each step was filled with doubt. He nervously walked hand in hand with Leader Yan and Leader Hao. Moreover, he was caught gossiping about Leader Hao by the wolf itself. But they don't seem to have a problem with it. His assumption all along that he was a small wolf that was not worth compared started to diminish bit by bit.

Lang Yan watched Lang Shu who was walking nervously.

"We are all wolves. We're all equal." Then he looked at Heiliao. "Make that my motto now."

Lang Shu raised his head in confusion. He was certain that Leader Yan had spoken to him earlier. And confidence began to emerge little by little.

"I remember you've changed your moto two hundred times."

"Damn-Damn!" Lang Yan walked up to Heiliao and said slowly, "Can't you not say it in front of them?"

"No."

And Lang Yan did not know what to answer let alone. He could only remain silent with his mouth open staring at his old friend who was as annoying as ever.

They finally arrived. They saw a young man lying in the middle of the purple grass that had a strange shape.

"I remember we don't have such grass" Lang Yan said puzzledly.

"indeed not. It's all because of the poison." said Lang Jin.

Xika is the first to advance. He approached until he made another wolf think that the purple grass was harmless. It was fortunate that Lang Shu reminded them to be careful of the poison.

"How are you?" greet Xika with a smile on her face.

Shu Mang did not reply. He just stared at Xika in silence.

"Have you made a decision?"

"Yes and no."

"What do you mean?"

"You better ask them" Xika said as she turned to the three leaders who walked over.

Shu Mang frowned watching the newcomers. Their aura was different from the previous wolves he had encountered. Even stronger than the big wolf that had previously managed to make him somewhat scared. He looked at them carefully.

"Who are they?"

"Leader of the wolves."

"What do they want from me?"

"You want to make an important deal with the wolves, of course you have to talk to the leader. And one more thing, can't you ask her directly?"

Shu Mang did not write Xika's last sentence. He frowned and thought for a moment. From the beginning the wolves talked about important issues with him. But why did the leaders of the wolves appear? Because this problem has developed into a problem that Xika cannot handle. The issue of the Purple Hand was completely outside of Xika's power.

He needed wolf leaders to discuss it. If he had not told about the Purple Hand, he would not have met the leaders of the wolves, since this was still a small matter. Although he lied on behalf of the wolves, the leaders would definitely forgive him for giving them an advantage. And realize that he will perform Xika a few days ago.

His injuries for these few days had left him unable to think clearly. Moreover, the huge wolf gave off an overwhelming aura that frightened him. Well, it was also his fault for not observing his surroundings well. And he can't blame anyone. He had fallen for Xika's trick, so all he could do was hope that Xika would not betray him. And worst of all, he died. Then he said,

"They can talk, right?"

"Of course."

"M-Hmm."

Xika did not look surprised when Shu Mang learned of his lie. His attitude was completely relaxed and calm to the point of making Shu Mang doubt what he was thinking earlier. Xika is a very good liar. But that doesn't mean Shu Mang is stupid. He began to realize when he saw the three leaders, that there was something.

Then he decided to ask and Xika's answer correlated him. It was only fitting that he was confused why the wolves were only growling when they had a high enough cultivation. Usually animals that have high cultivation can understand and speak human language. But she had to admit, Xika was a really good liar.

"So you're on their side?"

"M.m.." answered Xika after thinking for a while.

"So what are we going to talk about?"

"Deal." Then Xika turned her head and called the three leaders. Lang Shu and Lang Jin just kept silent at the side watching.

"Can't you guys get any closer?"

"This is the closest we can go. You're our spokesman." appoint Lang Yan at will. Xika wanted to protest but she realized that this was not the right time.

Shu Mang looked back at Xika.

"So? What are we gonna talk about?"

"We've discussed it. We will not betray you. At least at this time. The agreement will remain in effect. We'll split the mine like before. We will fight the Purple Hand, but not for you."

Shu Mang's expression changed. His face looks happy and grateful. He tried to control it, but could not hide his pleasure. He only has wolves now. If the wolves betray him, he has no one.

"Then? What else is there to talk about? I thought this was the only problem. You didn't bring the wolf leaders just to talk about it, did you?"

Xika shakes. His face was not sharp before. And that made Shu Mang come back to his senses from his happy feelings.

"That's not the only problem. There's another matter to be discussed. That's why they came."

"What problem?"

"We talked about your healing issues before. And we're still not sure how to cure you. Because that's say. Are you a friend? Or enemies? Because how we heal you will depend on your answer. We won't kill you even if you're the enemy. For the time being.

But once this matter is over, we'll hunt you down if we see you again. So, make your choice now."

Shu Mang did not answer directly. Instead, he asked back.

"I'm not sure either. I can't answer you for now."

Xika's reaction was not what Shu Mang had imagined. He thought Xika would be angry, disappointed, or say another sharp sentence that would force him to make a choice. After all he had gotten into Xika's trick, so who knew the boy would trick her again? But no, Xika did not do that. He sighed, then turned around and looked at the wolves.

"I thought it would be like this. If you don't dare to believe, then you won't have any more friends in the future. You'll be stuck in a gray relationship forever."

Heiliao agreed with Xika. One of the parties has to take a step first. But he still had doubts with Shu Mang.

Xika waited for a while, but neither Shu Mang nor the three wolf leaders spoke. He sighed again. Then he turned to Lang Yan. Expressions change. An expression that says 'you chose me as your mouthpiece, don't regret it'.

Lang Yan only read Xika's expression for a moment, then the boy had already turned his face to look at the young man who was lying on the purple grass filled with poison.

"Alright, since Leader Yan has already appointed me as the spokesperson for the wolves, then that means I can be considered to represent the wolves."

Xika stopped for a moment. He breathed and then spoke,

"I'm Xing Xika, representing the wolves, offering you, Shu Mang of the Divine Array Clan to become a friend of the wolves. Are you gonna take it?" xika asked with a sincere smile on her face as she reached out to Shu Mang who was stunned to hear her words.

The young man did not believe what Xika said. And for the first time in his life, he felt acceptance. The real acceptance. And without him noticing, tears had flowed down his face.

Lang Yan was about to protest. He already knew the boy would do strangely when he saw his expression. But he undoes his intention when he sees the young man crying. Her crying felt so sincere and let go of all the burdens she had been bearing.

Lang Yan sighed. It seems that what the boy did was right. Although he promised himself that he would never ask the boy to be his spokesman again.

Taps!

Shu Mang grabbed Xika's hand. His entire hand screamed in pain and his head was dizzy from taking action all of a sudden. But he doesn't care. He smiled sincerely and then said,

"Yes." Yeah."

Xika also smiled back. Finally the gray relationship he had been facing for these few days ended. He turned to look at Lang Yan and showed a smile as well. But his smile was different from the smile he showed Shu Mang. This time it was a triumphant smile, as well as his eyes saying 'the next time don't ask me to be your mouthpiece'.

Before Lang Yan had time to speak or insert himself into the wolf's mouth, Xika turned her face away.

"Well, it's done now, right? Then I'll go to sleep first."

He lay down next to Shu Mang and fell asleep without anyone preventing him. Lang Yan who saw that was eager to curse and put the boy in his mouth. But he held himself back as much as possible. He had to keep his image in front of this young man.

Shu Mang looked at Lang Yan's trembling body. He looked at the wolf in confusion. Did Xika make a mistake? But wasn't Lang Yan himself the one who appointed Xika as his spokesperson? Why does he look angry at Xika?

Finally Lang Yan turned around to leave. He could not hold himself back any longer. Before he left, he said,

"You better remember the location of that gap. Also, don't waste a friendship that you wouldn't have made in your entire life, if it wasn't for that kid."

Then Shu Mang saw his figure walking away. He turned his gaze to Heiliao, the wolf who had always been with Xika. The wolf stared at him for a while then left without saying anything. The last wolf is white and looks like a female. The wolf smiled at him, in a wolf manner, before going after his two comrades.

Shu Mang looked at the three figures who met the other two wolves that spoke to him earlier. Then the five figures slowly shrink until they are no longer visible. He turned his face and looked at Xika.

The boy fell asleep very soundly as if he had no burden at all. But Shu Mang knew, behind a cheerful smile, there was a heavy burden on him. A burden that no one can bear but himself. And also the pain she had experienced. Everything was hidden in his smile.

But he won't think about it for now. He thanked Xika, very much. Indeed, the boy had deceived him. But he did not blame Xika. He who has been living in humiliation will also not believe in people he just met. So deceiving that person is a wise act. After all, if there was no Xika, she might have died of poisoning or been eaten by wolves. And she wouldn't be able to be a friend of the wolves if it wasn't for Xika.

"Thank you."