The Card Cultivation System
CCS-218S

In a student residence in Mu Zhan Academy, a large man with a proud expression was sitting on a luxurious chair, staring at a subordinate who was reporting the news while kneeling down.

"Da Ge, these few days there was a brash disciple who challenged the Hundred Strongest. According to reports, he has not even one month to join the academy. And the disciple also said that he would destroy the Hundred Strongest."

The big man was silent for a moment before returning to talk. This time his face was filled with the depraved expression of a true bastard.

"Is she a girl? How's face?" he said while licking his lips.

"Not. It was a man. Her name is Xing Xika."

"Sweety!"

The big man spat right in front of his subordinates, making the poor man startled yet not dare to leave.

"You already know what to do" he said, losing interest.

"But, Da Ge......Reportedly this kid is amazing. His friends are no less amazing. And most importantly.he said this child managed to tame Yin Xingli."

The face of the big man who had originally lost interest was now re-interested.

"Oh? That Yin Xingli?"

"Yes, Da Ge. One of the Four Most Beautiful Girls in the Capital."

"Interesting." said the big man with a challenged look while licking his lips.

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Three days had passed since Elder Fen asked Xika to flee. As Xika expected, Jing Wei did not hand him over. He had seen some people who looked annoying coming out with annoyance from the Main Building while walking around.

Well, even though his life still can't be said to be peaceful. For some reason, ever since he fought alongside Xingli against a single inn, more and more 'ant-ants' challenged him. Some have extraordinary abilities, but in the end Xika still won.

Lastly, he was up against a few people who called their rank within the Strongest Hundred. Xika did not remember what rank they were. About 30-40? He must have defeated them. But the longer that comes the stronger it gets.

He still did not know the limits of his abilities, but it seemed that it would not be long until he found out that this situation continued. Xika remembered one of the bastards he defeated saying that the Big Ten were all at the level of Forming Qi 9.

Currently he was still at the level of Forming Qi 6. A few moments ago he broke through. It seems impossible to break through again any time soon even though practicing like crazy using a black hole. Should he use pills?

It seemed like it had been quite a while since the last time he used the help of pills to break through, arguably not even before.

So after defeating a few men who were ranked in the late 20s, Xika walked home. They were at the level of Forming Qi 8. The fight is quite difficult especially they are in groups while he is only alone. They managed to tear off most of his clothes and inflict wounds, but nothing serious.

He wanted to ask Heiliao for a prescription. Actually he could ask her right now because somehow there was still a connection between her, Huo Bing, and Heiliao. A thread that connects their three souls. It's just a bit of a hassle to talk telepathically, so it's better to meet in person.

Ever since Xika started fighting all-out with the Great Hundred of late, Huo Bing and Heiliao were cultivating more and more in their respective rooms. He said they've been playing around for too long. They also had to cultivate if they did not want to be chased by Xika.

"Mm, Forming Cloud Pill? It shouldn't be too hard for you. Maybe you'll make it after a few (hundred) attempts."

Heiliao nodded in her room hearing Xika's request. The wolf threw out a spatial ring containing thousands of Spiritual Plants.

"There was already a complementary material for the thousands of sets of Cloud Pill Forming. The main ingredient you're looking for yourself."

"Eh? Just a complementary ingredient? Why not the main ingredients?"

"So you can practice finding suitable plants. Besides, if I don't remember wrong, you almost never concoct pills with your own hard-earned plants, right? Try picking it yourself this time."

After saying that, Heiliao covered her mouth and went back to cultivating. He did not care what Xika said until Xika finally gave up and came out.

He approached Huo Bing's room. The bird looked at him with a curious expression.

"What did the wolf say to you?"

"So he continued cultivating after giving the complementary ingredients? Then I can't lose."

And the bird closed its eyes to focus on cultivating. Just like Heiliao, the bird did not care about him either. Sighing, Xika walked out.

If it was Huo Bing and Heiliao, sometimes his head was a bit troubled. So he was about to head to Xingli's room hoping that the girl would be willing to accompany him. At least Xingli was more normal than Huo Bing and Heiliao right?

Unfortunately, the girl's room was empty when Xika approached her. It seemed like the girl was as troubled as them. What did the girl do until she wasn't in her room? Usually he just stayed in the room or walked with Xika. Why did he suddenly leave?

Xika did not get an answer. Finally he stepped towards Shu Mang's room. He moved to Jade Village after Xika said it became his private inn. Thankfully, Shu Mang was in his room.

"Hey, are you busy? Can you accompany me to find a Spiritual Plant?"

Shu Mang raised his head from the floor and looked at Xika.

"Searching for Spiritual Plants? I don't mind, but I'm sorry I'm busy. Looky!" Shu Mang switched positions and pointed at the formation pattern he was drawing on the floor of his room. "I'm learning a new formation. I feel like I'm getting close to the bright spot, but I still haven't reached it."

It seemed like the look on Xika's face clearly saw a guilty expression on Shu Mang's face.

"But maybe I can give you some useful information. If the Spiritual Plant you are looking for is still not too rare, you should be able to find it in the back mountain of the academy."

"This academy has mountains? Why don't I see it? And why wasn't that disclosed in the Main Building?"

"Regarding the question of why you didn't see it, because the Academy had set up an illusionary formation to outwit and protect the forest. Then why the information was not told.

Only the Core Disciples knew and were allowed to use the mountain. Well, and some of the Inner Disciples do have a reputation. I found out about it by accident from my clan. But as long as you don't get caught, you can use that mountain."

"Then how can I find that mountain if, as you say, it has been fitted with an illusionary formation?"

"You already understand the archetype of the formation. You'll find it."

After giving a very 'useful' suggestion, Shu Mang did not close the door and returned cool drawing on the floor of his room.

Xika could only sigh in annoyance. He exited the Jade Village and walked without direction. Looking at the academy streets filled with various disciples made him smile.

His life has been pretty peaceful lately, if you ignore those damn ant challengers. Several times he passed by another disciple, they bowed to him. Either because of fear or admiration. Or maybe both.

Nothing bothers him. Nobody threw him trash. No one screams at him. There was no punch that suddenly came and hit him until he fell. Everyone treated him like an ordinary student. Maybe even a better student than the others.

He smiles. Not for being arrogant after seeing some students who lowered their heads, but for feeling what they felt that disturbed them first.

When he was still on the Shaking Card, he could never get out of the house safely and quietly, even though his uncle accompanied. There are always punches, or garbage throws, or at least mockery. Although always trying to retaliate, sometimes he did not succeed in replying to those who disturbed him.

When that happened, he asked himself. How does it feel to be an ordinary person? He doesn't have to be special. He just wants to be a normal person, like other children in general.

Now he feels it. If you remember, it was because of Huo Bing. Also true. Ever since meeting Huo Bing, Xika had never felt truly alone. There was always the sound of the bird in his head. This is the first time he has walked alone. It made his heart jumble as various feelings appeared at the same time.

Suddenly Xika saw the silhouette of a woman he knew. Wu Liao's? The girl seemed frightened and tried to find help. His head was turned to the right and left hoping someone would help him. It was fortunate that the pillar in front of Xika managed to hide it well.

A huge shadow moved closer to Wu Liao. The girl panicked. He stepped back unconsciously behind him was a sturdy wall that was difficult to penetrate. He would hit that wall and fall.

But....why didn't he fall? Wait for. Where did Wu Liao go? How could he just disappear? Xika noticed the place Wu Liao was at before. A big man with a disgusting look turned to his left and right to make sure no one was looking. Then the man ran into the wall.

And just disappear.........

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Da Ge ( ⁇ ) means big brother. Pronounced by changing the letters d to t and g to k, so that it is read 'Ta Ke'.