The Card Cultivation System
CCS-140S

Xika helped burn some meat before going to bring a mountain of grilled meat to play with the others. Huo Bing also helped. The bird summoned some wolves like Lang Yi, Lang Hu, and others to play while chatting.

Not long after, they gathered. Xika took out a card and they started playing while eating and chatting. Lang Hu brought Hongbao. They were showing off each other's affection which was greeted by cheers of 'Huuuuuu'u by another wolf. After losing a few times, Lang Hu stopped playing and chose to tell him about his experience while training with Heiliao.

"Leader Hei makes a lot of loopholes. When I first entered it, I felt a strange sensation in my stomach. It's hard to explain, like all sorts of flavors mixed into one. After that I felt a little dizzy before moving."

Shu Mang also joined. It turns out that he is not bad also in playing cards, although not to the point of beating Xika. But sometimes he managed to defeat Huo Bing and make the bird cuddle his cards.

Some wolves joined in. They share stories with each other. There were even those who asked Xika and Lang Hu for advice. Lang Hu was considered the best example of Xika's successful suggestion, so there were also those who asked for her advice. Of course Lang Hu answered him with a big head, making Hongbao next to him pretend to be unfamiliar.

It's a very crowded atmosphere tonight. So many wolves and flesh and happiness. Suddenly Xika remembered Uncle Kong Yan. That figure looks so lonely. So he brought some meat and then went to Simulocus.

WHUSHES!

A TAP!

"Uncle Kong Yan? I brought some meat!"

"Xika's? What the hell are you doing? Shouldn't you be enjoying a party with the wolves?"

"Yes, but suddenly I thought of you. Most of the meat anyway, please help me finish it."

Actually Huo Bing alone was enough to help Xika finish the meal, but the bird knew Xika spoke like that just to invite Kong Yan to join them, so he kept quiet. After thinking for a while, Kong Yan formed his body and merged with them.  He also greeted Huo Bing.

Xika recounted the party atmosphere outside this place. There are so many wolves and meat. He helped burn some meat even though the meat he was under was more than the meat he took. He told his wolf friends to Kong Yan.

"Ah, there is a wolf named Lang Hu. He was my first friend among the wolves. The first time I met him, he was upset about love. I gave him a few words so that he would be confident, and his love was accepted. After that many wolves started asking me for advice on love."

Kong Yan could not help but laugh. For a long time he had not heard love stories, especially the love of young people. Sometimes it causes unnecessary excitement. But he likes to listen to it to get rid of boredom.

They talked for a few hours. Kong Yan greatly enjoyed the moment. So did Xika and Huo Bing, even though it felt like there was less if there was no Heiliao. And immediately Xika was only aware of the existence of the black wolf. He didn't see her at the party.

"Some one approached. Come out. Fewer people know me better. Go!"

Xika nodded. He left behind the meat he had brought with him and left along with Huo Bing whose mouth was still chewing on meat. This time Kong Yan made time run faster than before, so the moment Xika came out, it only passed by a few minutes.

Xika took her head out first to look around and make sure no one was looking, then stepped out. He acted as if he was walking around looking for a fresh breeze. Moments later he saw a white figure coming out from behind the trees.

"Xika's? I've been looking for you since. Come with me."

Xuehao turned around and Xika followed. He was grateful Xuehao didn't care about why he was here. But it seems that gratitude he must pull back.

"Ah, why are you there? Why not play and gossip about other wolves like the party before?"

"Ekhem, you can joke too. I'm not sure why I'm here is good to talk about."

While running, Xuehao looked at Xika with a suspicious look. "Speak," said he.

Xika scratched her cheek a few times before opening her mouth,

"Well, my stomach's a little bad. Probably because most of them eat meat. So, yeah........."

Xuehao immediately turned his face away. He was no longer interested in the reason Xika was here instead of being with the others. While Huo Bing admired how devious Xika's tongue was.

"Ehh.....Where are we going? Why are you taking me?"

"Just wait. You'll know."

So Xika followed in silence. They ran for a while before reaching Xuehao's private cliff. The aura of the party full of happiness earlier began to disappear and replaced the gripping aura. And it came from under the cliff. Xika looked at Xuehao questioningly, but the wolf stepped forward regardless of Xika's gaze.

"Senior....?"

"That's......"

Xika still did not understand the reason Xuehao brought her here. The white wolf gave a sign using its head. Xika followed the direction of her head and saw what caused the gripping aura to appear. Two wolves stood and stared at each other.

The wolf on the right was Heiliao, standing beside the sea and his waves were occasionally greeting, but he could not see the other wolves as the moonlight was blocked by the cliff he was in. Heiliao gave a very savage look. He almost never saw Heiliao give that look.

A few moments passed and neither Heiliao nor the other wolf moved. They look at each other. Xika almost thought that they would stare at each other until the night passed. But they finally moved. Heiliao. The black wolf said,

"It's been a long time, hasn't it?"

But his tone didn't sound like someone who missed his old friend. Especially with those fierce eyes.

"Whisper! Goddamnit!"

The other wolf replied in annoyance. Xika felt that voice sounded familiar. Heiliao stepped forward, as did the wolf. And finally Xika could see that annoyed-sounding wolf figure.

Lang Yan's.

But this time there was no witty look like when he was arguing with Xika. Or a serious highlight when he leads the speech. All that was in his eyes was a look of savagery like the one in Heiliao's eyes. And there was a hint of anger in his eyes.

Xuehao looked at Xika's gaze and finally he opened his mouth after a long silence.

"Aren't you wondering why they look so hostile on the field, but look like a colleague at a meeting? Do you know where all the mismatches went?"

Xika nodded. To be honest, he was also curious as to why Heiliao and Lang Yan could behave so differently. Xuehao pointed at the two wolves below using his head.

"This is the answer. It is in this place that all their incompatibilities go. And in this place they tell each other. This is one of the biggest reasons I secured this place." Xuehao said with a smile in the last sentence.

Despite getting an answer, Xika was still confused. Why don't the two look like they're going to tell a story? They look more like they're going to fight.

And they did fight.

Lang Yan stepped forward and swung his front claws. Waves of qi appeared and attacked Heiliao.

AWHUSHH!!

Heiliao jumped dodging. He also gave a counterattack that Lang Yan easily avoided. The old wolf returned to attack. This time while screaming.

"DAMNIT!"

WHUSH!!!

Lang Yan did not wait for Heiliao to react, he immediately ran forward with his wild fangs wide open. Heiliao dodged the attack as easily as before, then dashed towards Lang Yan.

"Why haven't you changed yet, DAMN it?!"

CRAT!

Lang Yan's claw managed to injure Heiliao. The black wolf did not reply, but also gave a counterattack.

"You've been gone so long, why hasn't it changed, HUH?"

CRAT!

Lang Yan again incised a wound on Heiliao's body.

"Can't you treat another wolf like that kid? Or at least to him?"

Lang Yan floated his claws, but this time Heiliao managed to dodge. He gave a counterclaw on Lang Yan's chin.

"No!"

"Why are you still acting like that?!"

Heiliao moved space and appeared beside Lang Yan. He managed to bite Lang Yan's neck.

"You know why I'm acting that way."

Lang Yan twisted his body until his tail hit Heiliao then freed himself from Heiliao's loosening bite.

"DORNE! WHAT GOOD IS HE, HUH? WHAT HE DID UP TO-"

Not done yet Lang Yan spoke, Heiliao had already returned to attack him. This time Xika saw anger in Heiliao's eyes.

"SILENCE! YOU DON'T KNOW ANYTHING!!"

"OF COURSE I DON'T KNOW! DID YOU EVER TELL ME?! DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW MUCH OF A BURDEN I CARRY WHEN YOU'RE GONE? DO YOU KNOW HOW HER BODY TREMBLED WHEN YOU LEFT? ALL I CAN DO IS SHUT UP?!  DO YOU KNOW ALL THAT? HUH?!!!!"

This time it was Lang Yan who bit Heiliao. He stuck his fangs deep enough into Heiliao's body. The two wolves were staring at each other with anger in their eyes. Then Heiliao made a gap that carried them into space above.

They came out of the gap with Lang Yan at the bottom position. He did not have time to react, his body hit the ground and his bite loosened. Heilao kicked the old wolf and jumped back keeping his distance.

They look at each other.

"WHISPER! You don't know what I've been through all this time! You don't know the kid, you can't ask me to act like that to anyone else!"

"At least you can be kinder to her! You don't know what he did when you just left without leaving a letter or message? You don't know how our people are on the verge of collapse when you leave without word? Do you have any idea how we feel waiting for you to come back with no news? How do we all make decisions with total doubt without a leader?"

"SILENCE! Did I ever want to be a leader? NAY! From the very beginning the old wolves had only picked up talented wolves without agreeing they would or would not be leaders! I've done a lot to the wolves! I deserve to go!"

"At least you can give me some news!"

"What use? You'll still blame me!"

They exchanged attacks as they spoke. Xika already did not know who had more injuries. The two no longer cared about defense and focused on attacking. He had never seen Heiliao this far.

His fighting style was completely different when training with himself and Huo Bing. Xika felt a sense of defeat when she saw that battle of Heiliao. But also confused and also felt the sadness of Heiliao when she heard their conversation.

Xika looked at the two wolves below so focused that she did not pay attention to the wolf beside her. Xuehao looked at the fight of the two with a small smile on his face. A smile that was filled with tears of sadness mixed with bitterness.