The Card Cultivation System
CCS-175

Zheng Wei could not ask for more. That'sallthatis. After signing a contract with a wolf that looked as creepy as the wolf beside Xika, he immediately returned to his village and reported news that might be said to be happy.

After Zheng Wei's departure, Xika looked at Lang Yan in bewilderment.

"Why do you agree?"

"We are short of energy. Not many wolves can mine. They're pretty weak anyway. If there is anything it will be easy to handle." said Lang Yan did not care.

"Then we're leaving now." Heiliao.

"You sure?"

"What?"

"You sure you can go now?"

Heiliao frowned not understanding what Lang Yan said.

"I'm not sure you can leave now given that"

"XICA!"

A pack of wolves came and surrounded Xika and the others.

"-they."

"Lang Hu is right. Xika is back."

"How long are you planning to stay this time? A year? Two years?"

"Ehh...To be honest I intend to leave right now....."

"What's? Can't!"

"Really! We've made a party for you. It's not funny that you're the reason the party was made to not even come."

"Actually you don't have to bother......"

"As far as we are. The party's been made, anyway you should come."

"Yes!"

"Eh? But I...."

"There's no but-but. Lift her!"

And with that, the wolves took Xika away. They threw him in turns until the young man could not escape.

Behind the wolves, Huo Bing and Heiliao stood in silence.

"Where are we going?"

"Where I know. The one who set the goal wasn't me."

"Md. Also true. So what do we do now?"

"We're just bothering Lang Yan."

"Good idea."

"Damn it! Why is it me?"

Being urged by the wolves, Xika and the others finally settled down for a day with the wolves. Many regretted his decision to go straight away but he was truly unwavering. After promising not to run away for about a hundred times more, the wolves allowed Xika to walk around alone.

He wanted to observe the beauty of the nature of the wolves in this twilight. His feet stepped to where he and Shu Mang met. The grass there has grown back, making the already beautiful scenery more beautiful.

Then he walked towards the cliff where he watched Heiliao and Lang Yan kill each other. He did not meet the owner of the cliff, instead he met a wolf who had fought several times with him.

Lang Jin's.

From the top of the cliff Xika can see the wolf is sitting staring at the waves of the sea that is pounding. He decided to greet her.

Taps!

With a single leap, Xika arrived beside Lang Jin.

"I heard you're back."

"Yes. And here I am. What are you doing?"

"Just look at the view."

"really? Lang Jin who would usually choose to practice instead of staring at the scenery."

"Heh. Right now I might have been able to beat you."

"Oh? It has to be proven."

"I don't mind."

Xika immediately retreated keeping her distance. He looked at Lang Jin who was also prepared.

"One attack?"

Lang Jin nodded. They decided to determine who was stronger from just a single strike.

The wolf opened its mouth wide gathering qi, while Xika looked like she was grasping at air.

Xika didn't use the Space Shifter or the card. For a year in the nameless village, Xika often invites children to play using her elements. Unknowingly, it strengthened his mastery and understanding of the elements.

Right now he wants to try to give the element attack without using tools. Coincidentally, he also wanted to face Lang Jin who was now with his own strength.

A yellow ball appeared in Lang Jin's mouth, while a five-colored ball appeared in Xika's hand. The two stared at each other for a second, then the next second they unleashed an attack.

WHOSHS!

BLASTS!

THE DARRRRRRR!!!!

And just like Lang Jin said, it seemed like Xika was weaker than that wolf at the moment. Despite that, Lang Jin was quite surprised by Xika's strength. He was sure, if Xika's attack had landed on his old self, who had not awakened his Bloodline, it was likely that he was the one who lost.

"I lost." Xika smiled faintly.

"I used my Bloodline. You can't be considered a loser." Lang Jin shook his head.

"That includes your power. No need to comfort me. But this won't last long. The next time I come back here, I'll definitely beat you." Xika smiled confidently.

"We'll see." Lang Jin gave a faint smile.

Then the two walked together towards the field where Lang Hu and the others were having a party. It's full, but the show hasn't started yet. Well, it can't be spelled out as well because there is only meat and meat.

Xika decided to look for Huo Bing and Heiliao. The two were standing at the side watching the wolves gathering meat.

"Finally escaped?"

"That's how."

"So? Where are we going next?"

"To the academy maybe? Any other advice?"

"Well, since your goal is to get stronger, there's no harm in you going there. But the place to get stronger is not just one in this world."

"But the academy doesn't seem bad either. You've been with animals too long. You might forget how to fight with humans" Huo Bing joked.

Xika smiled in response to Huo Bing before returning to speak. This time with uncertain eyes.

"Do you think I'll find them? My parents...."

"really? I'm not sure. But don't be sad. I already have a body. We're one step closer to your parents."

"really. See you or not, we'll make sure of ourselves. If it doesn't exist, we'll just find it somewhere else. The academy isn't that bad. At least you'll learn a thing or two there."

"The Academy....in the Capital right? If they're not there either.....must we go outside the Lin Dynasty?"

"Looks like. The academy should be able to help us out of the Lin Dynasty. But if not, we'll find our own way."

Xika nodded. His view became more certain. Huo Bing already had a body, he had also developed. He was one step closer to finding his parents. He had to be stronger to find his parents. And Mu Zhan Academy was the right place.

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Lang Jin helped burn meat for the wolves who liked to bake meat. But his mind is not in this place. He thought back to what happened just a moment ago, when he exchanged attacks with Xika.

He's winning. He finally won. A year passed and finally he kept his own promise. But why does he feel less? They had indeed only exchanged one strike, but that was enough to determine who was stronger.

But. No, he still hasn't won. He was only slightly stronger than Xika. Just a step ahead of him, not beyond him. All he wanted was to surpass Xika. Right, that's what he wanted. And to achieve that he has to train even harder.

At that moment, in Lang Jin's eyes also emanated a determined gaze that was not inferior to Xika. In their next fight, they would completely determine who was stronger.

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"Yi Xika! Your meat! Burned right? Come here!"

Xika immediately stepped towards Lang Yi. He picked up the available grilled meat then chatted with some other wolves. After which, Lang Hu, Lang Hongbao, and the others also came. They play cards while telling stories.

Several times Xika teased Lang Hu and his lover who were only met with a shy smile. Xika listened to whatever story she had passed this year. Lang Hu was happy to give him the latest news.

"Listen yes, there is currently a rumor among the young wolves."

"What rumors?"

Lang Hu turned his head to the left right in fear as if he was afraid that an unexpected guest would hear his words.

"Said, my brother's-"

"Lang Hu."

DEG!

Lang Hu's body immediately stiffened. He slowly turned and looked at his brother.

"Don't talk no."

After saying that, Lang Jin immediately left Lang Hu who was now limp all over his body.

"What's wrong? Brother why? I became even more curious." asked Xika as soon as Lang Jin left.

"Not be a deh. Telling you that is not good for my heart health. Later after my brother actually left." said Lang Hu afraid his brother appeared suddenly again.

"Well, that means I won't know for a long time, dong."

"What can I do, for the sake of my heart's health."

Afterwards, both Lang Hu and the other wolves refused to tell Xika the rumors were circulating no matter how hard Xika urged. He finally gave up.

The night passed and morning came. The party is over, the wolves can't hold Xika anymore. Just like before, they escorted Xika away.

"So you're going to the same academy as Shu Mang?"

"Yes. I wonder how it is. If there is no problem, it should be accepted, right? Ah, by the way, what date is it?"

"If it's not the wrong date eleven."

"Eleven date yes.....month?"

"Ten."

"What?! Is it ten months now? Date eleven? Shit, I'm late!"

And with that, Xika as well as Huo Bing and Heiliao disappeared into the space gap that led towards the academy.

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