After all, his teachers had grown accustod to him getting injured and taking leave every other day.
There was once a teacher who didn’t believe it and checked on him five tis, only to find he was indeed injured each ti, and thus stopped pursuing the matter.
Once word got out, his leave requests went through unusually smoothly.
For Li Pu, this was a good thing.
Because if soone helped him keep track of cards, it would make things much easier for him.
Keeping track of cards ans recording the cards that other players have used in a ga.
That way, when he actually encounters an opponent at the table, he’ll have more confidence.
Of course, you could also spend so Federation Coins to hire soone to help with this.
However, it’s more reassuring to have soone on your own team do it.
After saying goodbye to Li Pu, Wu Guinan eagerly went to join the returning school group.
Because once he’s back, he can proceed with his second covenant right away.
Although he missed a monthly exam and couldn’t earn points, his team made it into the top 100 of the Southwest Star Cup, which brought so glory to the school, and the points reward he’d receive would exceed that of the monthly exam.
Learning this also reinforced Li Pu’s resolve for a third covenant.
After all, everything that could be exposed in the second round has already been exposed.
There’s been no news from his grandfather, which implies the old man either isn’t within the Federation or simply doesn’t care.
He was happy to take it easy. Always hiding and holding back was frustrating.
Moreover, now that even Wu Guinan has done a second covenant,
would it be too much for to go for a third covenant?
Wu Guinan: [Scram!]
With Wu Guinan gone, Li Pu packed up his things, preparing to return to his dorm to rest.
On his way downstairs, he ran into Long Ren, who had co to see him off.
This guy was also here to say goodbye.
But the look on his face when he said "goodbye" was sowhat playful, making it hard to read.
...
The next day, at the Southwest Star Cup venue.
In a VIP lounge, Ah Yajun was standing respectfully beside his horoom teacher.
"Yajun, have you been resting well these past few days?"
The horoom teacher had him sit down, signaling him to relax.
"Pretty well, teacher."
"I even ca here yesterday to watch the team track finals live."
Saying this, Ah Yajun looked slightly disappointed.
He wasn’t particularly gifted in summoning beast cultivation.
He hadn’t yet reached the level to grace such a combat stage.
"You shouldn’t belittle yourself."
The horoom teacher could see right through the student’s thoughts.
"Those on the stage are monsters."
"And you’re just an ordinary person. There’s no need to compare yourself to them."
"But when it cos to the card table, you beco the monster, and they turn into ordinary people."
"They can only look up to you."
One must admit, he was very good at comforting people.
It had to be recognized that Ah Yajun was truly gifted at the Cubic Card ga.
In just two short months, he progressed from the Silver rank to the Gold rank. Which student in the last few years in the Cubic Card specialty at Imperial University has achieved such a feat?
Crossing rank tiers requires not just strength, but also effort.
Because unlike offline competitions, according to the ranking rules of the Cubic Card world, without enough matches, you can’t enter promotion matches.
In other words, this kid Ah Yajun has t both talent and effort requirents.
"The teacher is right, the card table is where I can use my abilities to their fullest."
With the horoom teacher’s words, Ah Yajun felt much more uplifted.
"I’ve heard that during this ti, Xiao Xu and the others have treated you well."
Xiao Xu was Ah Yajun’s senior, both were taught by the sa horoom teacher.
"Yes, the seniors often take to collect cards."
Ah Yajun nodded and said: "And after knowing I’ll be competing, they all offered to lend their cards."
Hearing this, the horoom teacher’s brows slightly furrowed.
"But I declined."
Ah Yajun’s next words made the horoom teacher’s expression relax.
Lending cards is akin to lending money.
Within the card community, it’s sowhat taboo.
Although there are no explicit rules against it, hardly anyone actually does it.
If it’s not a trade, it’s a swap, or a gift, but borrowing is the least favorable option.
Rumor has it that if it’s done excessively, there might be repercussions from the God of the Cubic Card.
Of course, whether such a deity exists, he didn’t know.
In any case, not borrowing cards is a generally accepted unspoken rule in the card community.
His students hadn’t been in the field long enough to understand the rules, so it was understandable, just need to remind them later.
"You did the right thing."
For Ah Yajun’s actions, the horoom teacher expressed approval: "Even without borrowing cards, you still stand strong in this tournant."
"In fact, a few days ago, I used so connections to gather so information."
"Due to the competition limiting participants to those under 22, most participants this year are in the Silver and Gold rank, the sa tier as you."
"Few are at the Platinum rank."
"These few are your real opponents."
"But you have a distinct advantage over them, and that’s your player skills."
"So go up there and amaze everyone."
"I understand, teacher."
Ah Yajun nodded deeply.
"So, what is our goal this ti?"
The horoom teacher’s deanor turned serious.
"Champion."
Ah Yajun responded equally seriously.
"Exactly."
...
Elsewhere in the venue, Li Pu had just completed his check-in.
"Sister, brother."
At the designated eting spot, Jiang Guiju and Chang Shoushang were waiting for him.
But as he got closer, he noticed soone else standing beside Chang Shoushang.
This person looked two to three years older, with a plain appearance, but there was an indistinct similarity in features with Chang Shoushang.
"Let introduce you, my cousin."
"A junior at Zhongdu University."
"He has an exceptional mory since he was young, and I’ve specially invited him to help you with card tracking."
Seeing Li Pu standing still, Chang Shoushang began the introduction.
"Hi cousin, thank you cousin."
Li Pu expressed his gratitude.
"No problem, no problem."
The other person, with a friendly smile, nodded in response.
"By the way, his na is Chang Jicuo."
At this mont, Chang Shoushang added.
Jiang Guiju: "..."
Jiang Guiju beside them also heard the cousin’s na for the first ti. What an odd na.
Good mory since childhood?
Are you really sure, he’s here to help with card tracking?
"Brother Jicuo."
On the contrary, Li Pu nodded, remaining calm and collected.
He had long been immune to the oddities of Chang Shoushang’s family.
Even if the relative was nad Chang Explosion, he wouldn’t be the slightest bit surprised.
Chang Shoushang: Huh? You know my aunt?
Li Pu: Get out of my OS.
Chang Shoushang: Okay, no need to be so harsh.
"By the way, I really didn’t expect there to be so many people in the Cubic Card track."
Standing at a high vantage point in the audience, Jiang Guiju surveyed the crowd.
Those wearing white numbered vests were the competitors.
At first glance, it seed like there might even be more competitors than spectators.
The competition area of the arena was densely packed with rows of blue-glowing card tables.
"This situation is quite normal. The Cubic Card track is always like this each year."
As a student of Zhongdu University, Chang Jicuo took on the role of the explainer.
"Because the entry threshold for the Cubic Card track is very low, and there are no restrictions on the number of entries."
"Combined with the fact that card gas take up little space and relatively shorter ti, many people co to participate every year."
"Especially enthusiasts of Cubic Card from the social sphere, regardless of their level, their enthusiasm is definitely high."
"Hence, the number of participants is much greater than the combat track."
"Additionally, the number of participants from outside the area has also increased significantly this year."
Li Pu agreed with Chang Jicuo’s explanation.
Just looking at his five-digit participant number was enough to tell that there were indeed many participants.
[Attention all participants]
[Attention all participants]
[Please find the corresponding table number based on the draw number obtained during check-in]
[Round one is for numbers 1-3000]
Just then, the announcent ca over the PA.
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