Chapter 91: 091 So cool, really want it_1
Indeed, this might be a high-stakes gamble.
Yan Moling knew Wen Jiang might be lying, but she could not detect any obvious signs of panic, proving Wen Jiang was very confident. Yes, Yan Moling was eager to know the secrets Wen Jiang held. Her significant transformation had proven she was now extraordinary.
Was it the mythical civilization of Yunxia that she wanted, or to nip this Spirit Card Master with a potentially dangerous secret in the bud?
Wise people always knew how to choose.
Yan Moling quickly made up her mind, her smile lifting as if Wen Jiang’s earlier probing was just her overthinking. "Miss Wen, you worry too much. The Empire is very protective of Spirit Card Masters. The cards you make are very good, and we are optimistic about your future development."
She paused, then continued, "Since Miss Wen is so confident, we will put the Jade Rabbit Pestle Medicine card back online. This will not affect the sales of Miss Wen’s cards. Also, excuse my curiosity, but would you also be willing to make the Changer Card public?"
"Naturally."
She somewhat suspected her mission required the card information to be uploaded and made public; otherwise, it couldn’t be considered proof of cards from the Yunxia civilization.
Because holding these cards, even if truly inspired by the Yunxia civilization, meant the history couldn’t be widely announced; it seemed just like a story she had fabricated.
Yan Moling’s arrival confirmed her speculation; the card backstories she had created needed to be verified by the Empire through archaeology.
Yan Moling felt slightly more composed. Wen Jiang was just an A-Level Spirit Card Master; the Empire wouldn’t be so defensive. Regardless of the method, the secret of the cards was clearly more important.
Forcibly taking Wen Jiang for interrogation or angering her, resulting in no more new cards—that would be the greatest loss.
"Since you will make many cards." Yan Moling couldn’t leave empty-handed. "Miss Wen, do you accept custom card orders? We will offer you a satisfactory payment and, should you need it in the future, we will provide Miss Wen with the utmost assistance."
This was the signal for cooperation.
Wen Jiang had no reason to refuse. She simply said, "I accept card customization, but not right now. I have card orders from my association to fill, which will take two months."
Yan Moling nodded. "Okay, no problem, we have time. Once you finish your current orders, feel free to contact me anytime."
Wen Jiang was now an A-Level Spirit Card Master and could only create A-Rank Cards. Yan Moling merely wanted to know more about cards related to historical civilizations; it wasn’t an urgent need.
Yan Moling sent her ID information to Wen Jiang. After adding her as a friend, Yan Moling strode away.
The glass of water Wen Jiang had poured for her was left untouched on the table.
After she had left, Zero Egg exclaimed in surprise, "I thought she was going to take you in and make you reveal the origin of those cards! Spirit Card Masters can create their own cards based on stories when inspired, right?"
Wen Jiang replied, "Any sane person wouldn’t do such a thing. Even if I divulged the history of the lost civilization, they couldn’t create the cards without corresponding evidence. They wouldn’t be able to specifically envision the card images and thus still wouldn’t be able to make them. I wasn’t lying in what I just said. Indeed, I am the only option."
Long before, Wen Jiang had never considered doing such a thing. The lost civilization of Yunxia could not be summarized by a simple story. The ancient and enduring charm of that historical culture needed a long period of internalization to be truly understood and embodied.
Moreover, it wasn’t as easy for ordinary people to create cards as it was for her.
She could produce a powerful card in ten days; others couldn’t.
Not long after Yan Moling left, Wen Jiang prepared to head to the association.
Meanwhile, Tang Qian was leading the Chairman and a group of people towards the training room.
Hua Zhuo and other executives were also standing by.
This temporary leader from the Jimo Family seemed to take an unusual interest in the declining association. Logically, Tang Qian’s situation shouldn’t have caught the attention of such an important figure. However, Tang Qian had run into Hua Zhuo while delivering her card.
The Chairman couldn’t hide the information and briefly explained the situation between Tang Qian and Chen Shaoning. When the topic touched on Wen Jiang, Hua Zhuo seemed somewhat attentive.
Of course, Hua Zhuo didn’t trust Tang Qian blindly like the Chairman did. After listening to the whole course of events, despite Hua Zhuo sitting in a wheelchair, Tang Qian could still feel the authority and coldness in her gaze. "As an A-Level coach, you are too impulsive in your actions. Changing a team member is still within understandable limits, but you are being reckless with the card deck. If anything goes wrong, it won’t just be a problem for you as a coach; it will mean a total collapse for the entire A-Level competition group. As a coach, can you take responsibility for such consequences?"
Upon hearing this, both Tang Qian and the Chairman turned pale.
The Chairman hadn’t expected Hua Zhuo to challenge an A-Level coach so harshly, but Tang Qian understood. The Jimo Family was currently in turmoil, and Hua Zhuo was shouldering immense pressure, having taken over all its affairs. The Mount Flower Association was one of the more important resource points, and Hua Zhuo’s frequent visits to the Association lately clearly showed how much she valued it. Naturally, she wouldn’t want to see any unexpected incidents.
Tang Qian understood Hua Zhuo’s concerns and didn’t try to explain further. Instead, she bravely stepped forward. "I understand. All my reliance comes from my trust in this Spirit Card Master’s capabilities. She has already prepared one card for the deck I requested. I plan to go to the card pool to create it and test its power. You can see for yourself."
Perhaps A-Rank Cards were nothing special in Hua Zhuo’s eyes, but upon hearing this, Hua Zhuo gave Tang Qian a careful look and, in the end, nodded.
Although the Chairman was the head of the Association, he was a kind man, and the pressure from higher-ups made him very anxious.
The group arrived at the card pool. Tang Qian, herself an A-Level Spirit Card Master, couldn’t surpass the players in combat ability, but her awareness was top-notch. Upon replicating the Mo Liqing card, as its combat abilities were etched into her mind, Tang Qian was momentarily stunned.
"How is it?" the Chairman asked softly. "How are the card’s skills?"
Tang Qian turned towards the Chairman, as if in a dream. "Indescribable. It must be tested in actual combat."
The Chairman turned to look at Hua Zhuo, who nodded in agreement.
The group moved to the training grounds, where Chen Runyu and the others were still training. Wen Jiang hadn’t been around for ten days, but that didn’t stop them from working on their own improvement. Seeing Tang Qian arrive with the Chairman, they all became restrained.
Tang Qian paid them no attention and stepped onto the training grounds, summoning Mo Liqing with a raise of her hand.
There was no need for so many reservations on the training grounds. When Mo Liqing was summoned, a general-like Card Spirit appeared. Dressed in green armor and wielding a green treasure sword, he grew incredibly tall, stopping only when he reached five or six meters in height. He resembled a legendary giant whose every step could shake the earth, and he exuded a commanding killing aura.
His appearance was somewhat surprising, as it indeed didn’t match Mount Flower’s usual aesthetic.
But the good news was, he looked quite capable in a fight.
On the sidelines, Chen Runyu and the others’ eyes lit up. "A new card?"
Ruan Chunen, the support with the heart of a damage dealer, blurted out, "Holy shit, that’s cool! I really want one!"
People’s aesthetic preferences truly do vary.