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nChapter 75: The Mysterious Guest

nTranslator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

nQing Ming City.

nThe matter at the Leisure Hotel had caused a huge stir. Nevertheless, Lu Ming kept a low profile by cooping himself in the shop and creating cards, pretending that he did not have anything to do with it.

nAt night.

nA customer suddenly entered the shop.

n“Hello.”

nXiaobai stepped forward. “Can I help you?”

nThe customer’s swept a suspicious gaze on Xiaobai. “That… I am looking for Lu Ming.”

n“Yes?”

nLu Ming looked up.

nHis gaze landed on the customer.

nHe looked like he was over twenty years old and did not possess any special aura. He should be an ordinary cultivator. He was certain that he did not know such a person.

n“Hello.”

nLu Ming got up. “I am Lu Ming.”

nAfter staring at Lu Ming for a long time, the customer muttered, “You look quite different from the photos.”

nPhotos…

nLu Ming’s heart flipped. Could it be…

nNo!

nImpossible!

nHe had clearly destroyed all the photos. He even annihilated the people involved!

nWhat to do?

nShould he exterminate him…

n“Hello, I am your sister’s friend.”

nThe customer introduced himself. “She showed me your photo before but I didn’t expect you to look better in person!”

nSo, that was the case.

nLu Ming quickly invited him in.

nSince he was his sister’s friend, of course, he had to make him feel welcomed.

nAs for the comment about his good looks…

nHa.

nHe was already used to such praises.

n“The purpose of my visit is to tell you something.”

nThe customer said, “In a month, the Lunar Shadow legacy will commence. There will be seven Lunar Shadow Legacy inheritors this time and each of them will be bringing a Card Creator along to crack the restraints. Your sister has chosen you!”

n“Huh?”

nLu Ming’s mind went blank.

nHim?

nWas this a joke?!

nDidn’t his sister know his capability level?

nLegacy was a very important matter. Typically, they select the most powerful and suitable assistants. Why did his sister choose him? Although Lu Ming was confident of his solid foundation, he was only a two-star Card Creator!

n“Don’t worry.

nYour sister is not interested in legacy.”

nThe customer repeated Lu Yan’s words, “She has a better legacy. This time, she really and simply wants you to widen your horizons and improve your card creating skills.”

nW-widen his horizons?

nLu Ming’s expression was perplexed.

nThe customer’s expression was even more confusing.

nWhy didn’t he have such a sister?

nHe had once looked for Lu Yan to acknowledge her as a godsister, attempting to cozy up to this powerful figure, but he ended up receiving a beating instead…

nThe world is so heartless…

n“Of course.

nThe purpose of my visit this time is also to seek your opinion.

nBefore we begin, your sister wanted to ask whether you’re willing to participate?”

nThe customer asked seriously.

nWhether he would participate?

nLu Ming was stunned.

nHe analyzed this matter calmly.

nLegacy…

nHe had researched it before.

nIn legacy, what was important was not only the outcome but also the process!

nThis was because every experience that you go through can improve your ability. It was not restricted to the inheritor but also the cultivator who had not embarked on the path of legacy!

nCombat experience…

nEnergy level…

nAll these things would improve!

nThat was the reason for the craze and popularity of legacy.

nFurthermore, due to the card seal, the Lunar Shadow legacy this time needed Card Creators. Hence, the restriction was certainly something related to card creation!

nIf they could crack the restraints, his card creating standards would definitely improve by leaps and bounds!

nThere was no doubt about it.

nIt could be said that…

nIf Lu Ming were to participate in the legacy, his ability in all areas would definitely improve, whether he completed it or not.

nOf course.

nAccording to his sister’s intent, he didn’t need to complete it…

nWell…

nWiden his horizons?

nLu Ming was seemingly deep in thoughts. It could be that Little Lu Ming was too cowardly or she wanted to see if this little lad really wanted to improve his ability!

nWell…

nIn the beginning, Little Lu Ming also had ambitions!

nAlthough he was stubborn and rebellious, he wanted to be a Card Creator and earn the chance to help his sister… Yes, Little Lu Ming initially had such thoughts.

nAlthough he had turned cold later on…

n“I agree.”

nLu Ming agreed without any hesitation.

nLunar Shadow legacy…

nThis was such a good chance. There was no reason that he would not participate, right?!

nUltimately, he was the one who personally took that Lunar Shadow Card!

nHe had to participate!

nSince he transmigrated to this place, he had gone through so many things. Lu Ming was certain that there was no real place that was safe in this world!

nHe… had to be powerful enough.

n“Very good.”

nThe customer was glad. “It will be troublesome if you reject me.”

n“Why?”

nLu Ming was stunned.

n“Because your sister said…”

nThe customer paused for a while before continuing, “If you decline, it means that you are no longer motivated to progress… You have lost reverence, fear, and vigilance for this world. Instead of being outside, you might as well go home and be a salted fish (Salted fish: Chinese Internet Slang for a boring and idle person with no ambitions)… and lead a peaceful and safe life forever.”

nAt this point in the conversation.

nThe customer’s expression looked even more complicated.

nDamn, what safe and peaceful life?!

nAccording to his understanding of Lu Yan, he read the meaning of these words as – Brother, if you don’t cultivate properly, you can only go home and inherit the ten millions of yuan that your sister has prepared for you.

nThis was so frustrating.

nIn fact, he had thought of secretly giving Lu Ming a beating before he came.

nWell…

nForget it now.

n“Is it too late for me to change now?”

nLu Ming sighed.

nHe suddenly felt that becoming a salted fish at home is not bad either!

nThe customer cast an unfriendly look at him.

nHehe.

nThis damn guy. He was showing off his sister in front of him!

n“It’s a promise, then. These are the materials that your sister has prepared for you.”

nThe customer took out a pile of books. Lu Ming took a glance. “Five Years of Cracking and Three Years of Encryption”, “Learning the Restrictions from Beginner to Expert Level”…

nAlright, he had all the information about restrictions now!

nThese items could save him a huge amount of money.

n“All these are the basics. You should learn them in advance. That will aid you in your learning progress,” explained the customer.

n“Anyway, prepare yourself well, and you’ll participate in the Lunar Shadow legacy one month later!”

nThe customer said seriously, “Your sister has been a little busy recently. My visit this time is to ascertain your current situation and also help her do so.”

nHis gaze then landed on Xiaobai. “It seems that you’re doing quite well.”

nLu Ming was speechless.

nWhat did you mean by this look of yours?!

n“It’s agreed, then.”

nThe customer was prepared to leave.

nHowever, at this moment, his body wobbled and he fell to the ground.

n“Are you alright?”

nLu Ming was startled. He hurried to help him up. Why was this guy suddenly faking an accident for extortion?

n“I’m sorry.”

nThe customer’s face was as white as a sheet. “I thought that I would be able to hang on till the end… Ah… Cough…”

nHe coughed twice.

nPretending not to care, he took out a tissue and wiped.

nOn the tissue… was blood.

n“It’s okay.”

nHe waved his hands.

n“You don’t need to bother about me.”

nThat customer got up shakily, his body was still trembling. “There will be trouble if I remain here. Let me go.”

nLu Ming was speechless.

nBrother, don’t force yourself when you are already in this state, okay?

nIt was just that…

nTrouble…

nWould his enemies come?

nLu Ming swept his gaze to the distance.

nHowever…

nLooking at the patrolling guards pacing to and fro at the doors and then the faint side profile of the customer, an incredible thought suddenly formed in Lu Ming’s mind.

nDamn!

nNo way…?

nHe asked instinctively, “What is your name?”

n“Me?”

nHe scratched his head. “Did I forget to introduce myself? Sorry. My name is Chu Xiao.”

nOh!

nHe’s Chu Xiao…

nChu… Crap!

n“The highly skilled thief Chu Xiao?”

nThere was a look of disdain on Lu Ming’s face.

n“Yes, my reputation is not very good,” Chu Xiao said embarrassingly, “But this time, it’s really not me. I don’t know what scoundrel framed me! I am not so dumb when I do things!”

nLu Ming was speechless.

nWait a minute.

nHence, Chu Xiao actually came to Qing Ming City for his sake?!

nWell…

nLu Ming pondered deeply for a moment before he patted Chu Xiao’s shoulder. “Brother, don’t steal so often in the future. See… this is your reward.”

nChu Xiao realized something. Was that so?

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