The Card Cultivation System
CCS-200S

If destiny existed, then this technique must have been destined for Xika to learn. It was foolish to decide on the technique chosen based on name alone, but Xika would not change her decision. The technique contained something more than a name. The technique gave him a familiar feeling.

I don't know for what, but Xika can feel it. There was a strange feeling that said that the technique was indeed for him. He was eager to rush to pick up the technique right now, but a part of him said otherwise.

So as the middle ground, Xika decided to check out all the engineering titles in the room. If any other technique contained the name 'Star' or 'Star' or anyone gave him a similar familiar feeling, he would consider another technique.

But after a while, even after everyone had discovered their respective techniques, Xika still did not find any other technique to match her expectations. So happily and curiously, he began to approach the card without stepping on another card, by flying of course, that was what wings were for.

Xika already knew what a counterattacking card meant. But he did not know how to take the card to learn. Just in case, Xika kept her wings open and only touched the 'Star Glance' card, after all everyone here already knew her identity.

Well, Xingli didn't know he had wings anyway, but let it be. He'll finish that later. Now the important thing is to get that technique first.

He tried to touch the card slowly with his fingertips so as not to be attacked back, but unfortunately it was useless. This time Xika did not even get a chance to see the title because when the card turned around, it instantly emitted an eye-piercing light.

Touched slowly failed. How about qi?

Xika directed her qi form a hand to pick up the technique, but the result was the same. The card turned around and again let out a blinding beam.

Not yet had he thought of another idea, Huo Bing's voice sounded.

"Xika, I don't mind waiting, but I'm not sure the doorkeeper elder thinks the same as me. At least he'll be"

"Hey! Are you guys all right?! No need to force yourself! Answer me if you're alive!"

The elder's voice cut through Huo Bing's words. The bird replied in annoyance.

"We're still alive! Just a minute!"

"No! No need to force yourself! Just wait for next year, you can come back here!"

Apparently the elder thought they were forcing themselves and would not come out so he was worried. The thought was quite touching actually, but Huo Bing was even annoyed to hear it.

"Next year we'll pick up another technique!"

"No, no! Don't force yourself!"

And that's how they scream at each other. Huo Bing deliberately replied to the elder continuously to give Xika extra time. Xika also understood that, so she tried her hardest. But his mind was completely deadlocked.

He could not think of any other way to take the card. Part of him said to give up and choose another technique. After all, what great would that technique be if it only emitted light? The first fire technique was at least still better.

"Damn it! Fuck the counter-attack. I want you, so I'll get you!"

Without any plan, Xika took the card with her hand. This time not slowly because it didn't work. He was determined no matter how blinding the light came, he would not take the card off and had to take it.

And he succeeded.

After the blinding starlight shone for roughly ten seconds, Xika managed to clamp the technique card between her index and middle fingers.

Not yet had he seen the writing behind the card clearly, the card had already split into thousands of particles that entered his head. Various new words appeared in his head. The main one is 'Star Glance'.

Huo Bing saw that and stopped arguing with the elder who sounded like he was about to break down the door.

"Alright, alright! We'll be back next year!"

Huo Bing walked back and the elder's voice could no longer be heard. Heiliao clashed with Xingli for a while, trying to determine who would come out first.

Heiliao won't come out first. Xika knew that. The wolf was worried about him and could not trust Xingli completely yet. Well, after all the girl had once pointed her sword at Heiliao. Although, it was funny, it was Heiliaolah who made Xika and Xingli trust each other.

While Xingli, he also seemed unwilling to go out first. Is there anything he wants to talk about? Xika doesn't know. But the look in his eyes.Once again Xika could not read it.

Finally Xika came out first, and the two scrambled to get out first. Behind them, the four card slots that were empty since they had been taken, started to glow and a while later formed new cards with the same technique and title.

After returning from the room full of cards, the four of them were all lectured by the elder. Huo Bing argued with him a few times before giving up. Although it sounded annoying, but actually the elder cared about them.

Xika appreciates that. Back in his uncle's clan, only the library guards and his uncle cared about him. Appreciate the people who care about you. You don't know when you're going to part with them. Xika misses her uncle.

On the second floor of the library, Elder Fen was waiting for them.

"That's how it is, Elder." Xika smiled signaling everything was fine not realizing some strands of her hair were burning.

Elder Fen nodded doubtfully, then walked away.

"Then I congratulate you for being an Inner Disciple, and see you. The drug!" he said while waving without looking.

"Wait, is that all? You don't intend to give me another gift?" xika said somewhat unacceptable. Luckily he managed to get the technique in the last second. What if he doesn't get it? What Elder Fen would say 'The reward is not so, deh. Wait for next year, huh.'?

"That's it?" Elder Fen laughed, "You don't know how many disciples are hoping for a chance to enter the room, son. Whether or not it works depends on their own abilities."

"But I have proven my ability. The proof is that I am now an Inner Disciple. Don't you have any other gifts that aren't based on luck?" ask Xika again.

Elder Fen laughed again. If the one in front of Xika right now was Elder Yan, then that child would have already been charred by now, he thought.

"All right, then. What do you want?"

"Of course."

"Eitherway? You talk like that but you don't know what you want?"

"so. I was expecting something surprising, so I didn't think about what I wanted."

"Then you don't want another gift?"

"Of course I want to. What if the Elder shares a secret with me? I just arrived at this school a few days ago. There are many secrets of this school that I don't know."

Elder Fen's face instantly changed. But he hid it. Xika smiled in her heart seeing that. Elder Fen smiled again.

"I'm old, I don't know a lot of young people's secrets. What do you want to know about this school? Did you know this school was built on a grave? Reportedly, many ghosts roam at night, you know!" said Elder Fen trying to divert the conversation while scraping information from Xika.

"really? Thats cool. Can the ghosts fight?"

"Eh....." Elder Fen obviously did not expect that reaction.

"Well, anyway. Tell me you've found your wish." He turned his body and walked away.

"Older." Xika called out, "The last time someone said something similar, he stabbed me in the back. You wouldn't do the same thing, would you?" Xika smiled.

DEG!

Elder Fen flinched. Did this kid.......just threaten me?He was silent for a few seconds before laughing again.

"Heh a real man will always keep his word."

"Then I hope you are a real man" said Xika who was ignored by Elder Fen. Although it was only for a moment, but Elder Fen sensed that Xika was not someone below him. He felt Xika was on par with him, who was an Academy Protector.

Huo Bing and Heiliao watched Elder Fen until he disappeared, then both hit Xika's head together.

"Aw!"

Xika looked at the two with an annoyed and confused look. Huo Bing wanted to answer him but there were too many people here. He took Xika to a quiet place, then made a soundproof barrier before speaking.

"But Disabled! What are you thinking?! Why are you talking like that? He may misunderstand us and attack us!"

"What's? I purposely spoke like that to see his reaction. He looks good, but we don't know how he really is. Usually such a remark can make him reveal his true nature. Besides didn't you see her face change when I asked about this school? He must be hiding something."

Haven't had time for Huo Bing to reply, Heiliao let out a growl. The bird turned around and realized that there was someone other than the three of them.

Xinglin.

The girl was surprised to hear Heiliao growl. Normal humans could not growl like that, even cultivators. And you know that girl that Heiliao was the same wolf back then. He pulled out his sword while Heiliao also prepared to fight. No, more precisely kill.

Xika looked at Heiliao. His brother who had lived a life died together. Then he saw Xingli. The only girl in the world he trusts. Now the two are going to kill each other.