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nChapter 67: Are You Misunderstood about Card Creator?

nTranslator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

n“Is it because of the Lighting Original Card?”

nLu Ming glanced at the optimized lines.

nThe integration of The Lighting Original Card would suppress the lines performance to the maximum. Naturally, cards with optimized lines were also in their optimal state!

nThis was similar to the basic drawing lines for the Bulls Card.

nThis was…

nA technique that far exceeded what was out there!

n“If I could pick it up…”

nLu Ming’s heart was stirring.

nHe foresee that the impact was not only restricted to this card!

nIf he could learn the Optimization technique, would he be able to lower the requirement of all three-star cards such that they could be utilized at the two-star level?

nDid this mean that…

nHe could really skip a level in his card creation?!

nAlso…

nLu Ming very much wanted to know whether his cultivation efficiency would increase upon the optimization of the lines.

nWhy did he always consume so much energy during cultivation?

nIt was because of inefficiency!

nAlthough he could advance by one hundred points a day with the Demolition Card, the ultra low efficiency caused him to waste a lot of resources each time he did so!

nIf he could increase his efficiency, he might be able to advance at a faster rate!

nThis was very meaningful.

nWhoosh!

nWhoosh!

nInside the shop.

nThere was only the faint sound of his pen.

nIn the next two days, Lu Ming was immersed in studying the knowledge regarding Optimization.

nOptimization was similar to encryption. It was relatively unique and could be classified as another subsection of core Card Creator knowledge. Some people could not be bothered to pick up this knowledge even when they attained four or five-star level.

nThis was a complete set of systems.

nIf one wanted to learn it, it might consume a lot of their energy.

nFortunately…

nLu Ming already had a template.

nWhat is Optimization?

nActually, it is finding the optimum solution.

nBesides the optimization of lines, it also optimized the algorithm.

nFor example, a complex set of lines could possibly require the use of Technique A ten times. One would then have to draw the lines of Technique A on the card ten times.

nIt was very complicated.

nIt was also very cumbersome.

nNevertheless, what happened after Optimization?

nOne only needed to draw the lines of Technique A once and the optimization lines would seal Technique A. Each time Technique A was needed, it would be called out.

nThat was all.

nThese were all part of the routine operations of a programmer.

nIn the past, Lu Ming had similar thoughts as well. He wanted to seal all these technique modules. However, at that time, he did not understand what ‘sealing’ or ‘calling out’ the lines were.

nThis was because he lacked the relevant knowledge. Hence, he did not even know how to take the first step to attaining it!

nPerhaps it did not even exist?

nBut now…

nThey appeared on the card.

nAs usual, Lu Ming began to experiment continuously.

nTen times.

nHundred times.

nThousand times.

n…

nBrother Lu?

nBrother Lu?

nZhang Xiaopang entered the shop. He was stunned by Lu Ming’s appearance – blood-shot eyes and a ghastly pale face. Had he been exploited?

n“Brother, you have to take care of yourself.”

nZhang Xiaopang said in a low voice, “No matter how pretty Miss Xiaobai is, you have to control yourself.”

nLu Ming was speechless.

nWhat was this lad thinking about?!

n“Well…

nZhang Xiaopang hesitated for a while. “I have some supplements for the kidney…”

n“I don’t need them.”

nLu Ming’s face was expressionless. “Why did you come? Hurry and leave if there is no matter.”

n“I want to buy some Energy Cards.”

nZhang Xiaopang smiled. “The quantity is quite large this time. Brother, give me a discount.”

n“How many?”

nLu Ming asked.

n“One hundred cards,” Zhang Xiaopang said in a low voice.

n“Oh?”

nLu Ming was surprised.

nThis was truly a large quantity! When did Zhang Xiaopang need so many Energy Cards?

n“We accepted a mission,” Zhang Xiaopang said in a hushed voice. “We’re suppose to survey the terrain of a particular location in the wilderness and create an Illusion Card based on it. When its done, I will give it to the requester.

nJust this business alone will earn us thirty thousand yuan! So…”

nZhang Xiaopang looked hopeful. “Brother Lu, do you want to join us too?”

nActually, he had come to invite Lu Ming along.

nLu Ming’s calm and fearless demeanor in the mine cave the last time was still fresh in everyone’s memory. Hence, the they entrusted him to invite Lu Ming. Besides, this was a one-time surveillance job.

nWell…

nMost likely, Brother Lu would not decline an opportunity to earn money.

n“You’re inviting me to the wilderness to complete the mission?”

nLu Ming was surprised.

n“Yes.”

nZhang Xiaopang scratched his head.

nWhat was so strange about this?

nDidn’t everyone do this?

n“Well…

nLu Ming looked at him skeptically. “Are you confused about the Card Creator profession?”

nWhat kind of profession was Card Creator?

nIt was an auxiliary profession! It was a profession without any combat ability!

nWho would go to the wilderness for no reason?

nWasn’t that looking for death?!

n“What does it have to do with you?”

nZhang Xiaopang was speechless.

nYes, seemingly, Card Creators in the school were like that. They were more of a couch potato than Illusionists! However, Lu Ming, as a Card Creator, did not seem to be like that.

nHis calm demeanor in the face of danger in the mine cave and the Rampaging Bulls Encirclement during the crisis…

nTill date, these were still fresh in his memory.

nBrother Lu was not an ordinary Card Creator!

nAdditionally, the demolishing of the old town seemed to have something to do with the bulls…

nHe was a powerful person!

nHowever, Lu Ming rejected him without any hesitation. He even complained to him that the cost of cards that he used in the mine cave were equivalent to his entire year of savings. He had been trying to find someone to reimburse him…

n“Is that the case?”

nZhang Xiaopang was doubtful.

nCould he have misunderstood things all along?

n“Yes,” Lu Ming told him seriously, “Please remember. I’m just a boring and idle person.”

nWhat else could he say?

n“Are you really going?” Lu Ming asked.

n“Yes.”

nZhang Xiaopang smiled bitterly. “I’m penniless. I set aside two thousand yuan earlier but I don’t know how they disappeared from my bank account. It’s very strange…”

nLu Ming was speechless.

nHe had really lost them!

nHe had thought that he was using it as an excuse to not repay his debt.

n“Do you want me to lend you some money?”

nAfter thinking for a while, Lu Ming felt that he could still afford to lend him one or two thousand yuan.

n“Is it the kind of debt that I don’t need to repay?”

nZhang Xiaopang’s eyes lit up.

n“Get lost!”

nLu Ming chased him out directly.

nUseless thing!

nHowever…

nA field mission?

nA normal cultivator would take up some missions to earn money when they ran out of resources. This was also a common avenue that most cultivators adopted to gain resources.

nWell…

nThis did not have anything to do with Lu Ming.

nAs a boring and idle Card Creator, under normal circumstances, he would not go to the wilderness!

nWhat a joke!

nHe had an auxiliary profession!

nFurthermore, he had progressed till about sixty percent in his study of the lines on the card. At this critical juncture, he refused to be distracted. At the thought of this, he took out the cards again.

nShush!

nShush!

nIt was very quiet in the shop.

n“Boss, get me two Leviathan Cards.”

nSomeone came in.

n“Is there anyone?”

nXiaobai went out to receive the customer.

nThere was a ready stock of Leviathan Cards in the shop. She just had to sell it to the customer.

nRecently, Leviathan Cards were selling quite well although the peak of its popularity was over. Lu Ming’s shop could not handle too much business too. Hence, it was fine to maintain status quo.

nHe had even less to worry about when it came to creating cards.

nXiaobai had already learned how to draw the lines of Charging Card, Fish Leap Card and Illusion Card. Lu Ming only needed to draw the stairs on the cards in batches.

nWell…

nIt was a breeze.

nXiaobai kept most of the matters of the shop in good order.

n…

nTime passed quietly.

nVery soon, two days had passed.

nLu Ming was in high spirits. This was because he had studied about ninety-nine percent of the card. Just a little more… and he could complete it!

nShush!

nShush!

nBuzz—

nAlong with a gentle glow, a new card was created.

n“Done!”

nLu Ming was thrilled.

nHe knew that this was the most powerful card that he had ever made!

n“I’ll test it first.”

nLu Ming gingerly inserted the card into the machine.

nDee—

nIt was scanning the algorithm…

nDee—

nThe scanning was complete.

nEnergy Level Rating: Top-notch Three-star

nPossible Function Module Contained: Energy Summon, Energy Optimization

n“Top-notch Three-star! Energy summon!”

nLu Ming’s gaze swept across the ‘Possible Function Module Contained’.

nThis testing machine analyzed and produced the results largely based on the line module. Nevertheless, it was quite accurate. This meant that this card was still a Summon Module.

nShould he try it?

nThis was a new card. He had to test it to know its effect?

nIt was just that…

nWhere should he test it?

nBefore testing the cards, Lu Ming scrolled his memories. Bulls Card, Demolition Card, Burial Mound Card…

nForget it.

nAlthough this card was a Summon Card in name, he felt a little fearful about the strange and mysterious card face. What if the effect was similar to the Demolition Card?

nTherefore..

nHe would not test it in the shop!

nHe could not test it at the Card Creators Association too!

nTheir testing area was catered for testing of techniques oriented in one direction. The scope of his card was a little odd and might erupt horizontally.

nIn addition, what if millions of little soldiers appeared?

nThere was no need to demolish!

nThe Card Creators Association would be stuffed with them!

nHe felt fearful at the thought of it.

n“It seems that I have to find an open and spacious place.”

nLu Ming clutched his head.

nAfter pondering, it seemed that he could only test it in the wilderness outside the city.

nWilderness…

nActually, Lu Ming disliked this kind of such places very much.

nAny place with very few traces of human activity meant that it was highly dangerous…

nHowever…

nHe had to test the new card that he created, right?

nThis was a Summon Card that was identical to the Burial Mound Card! The most powerful card that he had ever created. How could he not test it?!

nHe could not possibly remain clueless about it when he threw out the card during a fight?

nWhat if…

nThis was really something for use on a bed?

nJust the thought of it made him feel frightened!

nIt was better to try out this kind of strange and mysterious card first.

nWell…

nHe had to test it.

nAfter pondering, Lu Ming simply carried his backpack.

nHe chucked all the slightly heavy card casting machine inside. After contemplating seriously, he also brought along the four-star Swordsman Card before he left for the wilderness.

nIn the afternoon.

nLu Ming hurried to arrive at the wilderness while the weather was good.

nWell…

nThe weather was not bad.

nLu Ming found an empty space that was not too far from the city. This was a small forest that was nearest to the city. It was deserted and he felt that it was quite an ideal place to cast the card.

nAfter finding a good spot…

nLittle Lu Ming took out the heavy machine and carefully inserted the card. Just as he was preparing to cast it, he saw a few black dots approaching from a distance.

nLu Ming took a closer look and was instantly stunned.

nZhang Xiaopang?

nXia Yu?

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