The Card Cultivation System
CCS-212

Hearing the bald man's words, the four of them were immediately on standby. Xika took out the Space Shifter and turned it into a stick with one hand, while the other hand still hugged Xika without her noticing.

Xingli was actually a bit embarrassed, but he tried not to think about it for now. The girl also took the sword from her waist. Huo Bing's two hands were emitting fire and ice. Heiliao, around his body shimmered a black light.

But it seemed that the bald man did not care about Xika and the others even though they were ready to fight. In fact, he laughed casually at the sight of the four of them.

"You guys are pretty careful......Take it easy, I don't have any bad intentions. You can be relaxed."

In Xika's heart felt that the bald man's head was as troubled as that of Elder Lan's head. Where is there a thief who wants to confess? It was impossible for them to lose their vigilance just because of a sentence.

Just as the bald man did not care about those who were preparing to fight, the four of them did not care about the man's words either. In fact, Xika was getting more and more vigilant.

Seeing no one let down his guard, the bald man laughed again. Then he turned his head to Elder Yan and Elder Lan. Without needing to speak, the two elders knew what was on the bald man's mind. The two Protectors of Mu Zhan Academy were actually defeated by a disciple. If this news were to spread......

The two Elders could only bow in shame. The bald man only smiled faintly. Then he looked back at the four of them. Towards Huo Bing more precisely.

"Buddy, I think you've taught them both a lesson. Can you let them go this time?"

Elder Yan and Elder Lan instantly raised their heads. Their views were filled with protests. Even if they lose, they will not admit it. Now even that man asked Huo Bing to let them go? If they do not protest, then all their self-esteem will be lost.

But before the two were able to make a sound, the bald man raised his hand asking them to be quiet. They both seem unwilling, but have no other choice.

"After all," said the man, "I have a few things I want to talk about."

"Well, we didn't. So if you don't mind, we'll excuse you now." Huo Bing replied. He spread his wings and prepared to leave. So did Xika and Heiliao. Xika guessed that man would force them to stay, but it turned out that what came out of her mouth was just an invitation.

"Buddy, this is really important. Can't you take your time for a minute? I promise I won't hurt you."

The thing is, in this world the most unbelievable is the promise of man. Especially if the promise came out of the mouth of a bald man who appeared out of nowhere and looked suspicious.

Huo Bing was about to refuse again, but the bald man spoke again.

"I'm sure Miss Yin can vouch for my words."

Xika turned to Xingli and she knew right away that Xingli had also spoken to the bald man. Huo Bing and Heiliao could not read Xingli's gaze like Xika's, so they looked at Xika. With a heavy heart Xika nodded.

The bald man smiled broadly at Xika's nod, in contrast to Huo Bing and Heiliao's grave-blurred faces.

"So? Looks like you guys changed your mind." The old man waved his hand and a pillar of light appeared before them. "Come in. It's not comfortable to talk here."

Finished speaking, the old man turned his head to the two Elders.

"Go back and restore yourself."

Both of them saluted before darting away. The bald man turned around waiting for them to enter.

Heiliao stared intently at the pillar of light. Although it was made of light, but he could feel the spatial element of the pillar. He spoke to Huo Bing and Xika in their respective heads.

'That pillar will take us somewhere else. But I can still take care of you. Be careful. It was hard to find a light cultivator in a place like this. His existence proved that this academy was no ordinary academy.'

Indirectly Heiliao said that the bald man before them was a cultivator who mastered the light element. Xika had heard of the light element, but had never seen a cultivator master it.

The first Heiliao entered the pillar. He is so intentional that he can be on guard when something happens. Xika with Xingli next. Finally, Huo Bing.

Huo Bing gave a sharp look at the bald man before entering the pillar of light.

ZZAP!

After they all entered, the pillar disappeared. Just leaving the bald man in the sky alone. His expression was illegible. And slowly, his body split up into particles of light that flew in the wind.

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They appear in a place that looks like a living room. There was a bookcase, a table with parchment and a pen, and then there were also some couches with a round table in the middle.

From the window, the incoming light gathered to form the body of a man who had no hair. Then the man laughed and said,

"Sit down, make yourself comfortable."

Vigilantly they sat down, except for Xingli. Xingli seemed to have already been to this place and knew there were no traps, so he looked calm. Or maybe Xingli was also wary just that he didn't show it. Which one is right, Xika doesn't know.

The bald man waved his hand and a teapot along with several glasses floated over.

"Tea?" friendly bargain.

"No need to talk. Just tell me what you want to say." Huo Bing was not interested in the hospitality that the man showed.

But the man continued to pour the tea and put it on the round table.

"No need to rush."

"First of all, I want to apologize to you for representing my two protectors. They have their own reasons for acting like that. But still," the bald man looked at Huo Bing, "i think you've taught them a lesson, so I think maybe we can resolve this misunderstanding here."

"I don't care about them. I'll beat them up if they mess around again."

The old man laughed at Huo Bing's words, but Xika did not feel any ridicule in the laughter. Did he really not care about the two elders?

"That's all you want to talk about?"

"My friend, you're in such a hurry. I still have something else to talk about. But at least I'm glad you didn't bring the matter further."

Xika raised her hand. "What is it you want to talk about that is related to the student you sent to watch over us?"

The bald man raised his head and Xika could feel a sense of guilt emanating from the man.

"When it is not necessary to reach as fast as it is" he murmured.

"I'm sorry?"

"I'm sorry about that. We have our own reasons for that. Look, did you know that in this capital there are various powers, big or small?"

"More or less." Xika answered as she was. The man was quite surprised to see Xika answer him. Xika, Heiliao, and Huo Bing were clearly seen as friends. But usually among friends even though there are more dominant and act as the chairman.

The man thought Huo Bing was the chairman. According to him, Heiliao was not very suitable to be the chairman judging from his appearance, while Xika, well, he was too young. But the man did not know that Huo Bing and Heiliao had already handed almost the entire decision to Xika. They want to make Xika grow.

"Among the powers that exist in this Capital, I cannot say that our Academy is the strongest, but we have the best library. In other words, in terms of technique and knowledge, we are the foremost.

Right now many great powers are starting to infiltrate to steal our techniques. To be honest, this academy was originally built for weak people. So we were quite suspicious when there was a student who was quite different from the others.

That's why we're asking people to keep an eye on you. Even though I didn't intend to keep an eye on such detail until sending a disciple. I hope you guys understand.

Moreover, right now there was not only a disciple who stood out, but three people. Inevitably, we were overwhelmed with feelings of anxiety and worry."

The man looked at them and no one spoke.

"So then you're already here, all I ask, who are you? What's your goal?"

THESSS!!!!!

Suddenly the man seemed to shine. Or it really shines. Moreover, he also gave off a dense aura that suppressed them. Although the man said he would not hurt, but Xika doubted that he would keep quiet if Xika and the others showed bad intentions.

DRR!!!!

Heiliao was the first to stand up. His body exuded a powerful space aura.

THE KRTT!!!

BLARS!!!

Huo Bing was next. The blazing flames with frozen ice mixed into one on Huo Bing's body.

TRKK!!!

Xingli also stood up. You could say they are in the same boat now so he will not be silent. A cold frozen Eve like Huo Bing's also circled around the girl.

Xika was the last one standing. His body gave off a wide variety of auras and colors until it was difficult to determine what elements he was really good at. His gaze did not tremble at all looking at the bald man. He had never felt the aura of the man, so Xika was a bit worried. Then he realized the aura of the man was the same as Huo Bing had mentioned to him once. Aura of a king.

"If we were indeed spies from other powers, do you think we would confess?" ask Xika.

"No. But I think I can get you to show me where you're from. Just one technique or aura alone was enough. But......." The man frowned.

"You don't recognize our aura, so you're confused about where we came from, right?" Xika smiled.

"Absolutely. I've even investigated your background but unfortunately all is nil. So the only option left is to ask you guys directly."

Xika's smile grew wider despite the pain. Of course the man could not know his background because no one still alive knew his background. Except for his uncle and a bastard.

"According to your question, I am Xika. And my only purpose here is to be strong." Xika took a step forward to face the man.

They stared at each other for a while before Xika pulled her aura back. The smile on his face had not disappeared. The man also pulled out his aura moments after Xika withdrew her aura, followed by the others.

"Well, I guess. You are not of great power. At least not from the Lin Dynasty."

"So, I think our conversation is over? Good bye."

"Wait!"