CHAPTER 36: 036 SHENG HONGYING WATCHING THE BATTLE?_1

As Chen Runyu stood rooted to the spot, crestfallen, he heard a crisp, gentle voice.

"Chen Runyu?"

Chen Runyu lifted his head and saw a strikingly attractive girl.

Wen Jiang’s scars had already healed by then, with barely any trace visible.

Having eaten and rested well recently, her vitality was restored, and her delicate features were now fully apparent.

Wen Jiang possessed a sharp and aloof appearance that seemed somewhat ethereal. Only a small teardrop mole by her left eye added a touch of softness.

Her pupils were deep black, diffusing like ink. A shallow light shimmered on their surface, and gazing into them could make one’s mind go blank for a moment.

She was a girl who seemed somewhat unapproachable, possessing a unique chill about her.

Chen Runyu had a strange feeling. When she stood there, she didn’t seem to exist in the same dimension as others, as if detached from this world.

Especially when her gaze fixed upon Chen Runyu, he was the one to avert his eyes first.

He replied somewhat sheepishly, "Yes, it’s me. And you are?"

He didn’t recall any girl like her in his memory. Could she possibly be a fan of Sheng Hongying?

"I am Wen Cangtian," Wen Jiang said directly, extending her hand and curving her lips into a smile that suddenly made her seem more lively. "Formerly known as Wen Jiang."

"Are you the Card Maker from the forum?"

Chen Runyu snapped back to his senses, surprised and delighted. "You actually... ah, no, I was overthinking. Nice to meet you, I’m Chen Runyu. The Bunny Treasure account actually belongs to my sister. I contacted you through her account."

He had previously assumed Wen Cangtian was male. Not for any particular reason, but those who favored crafting female cards were generally thought to be male. Since she was female, he had assumed it would be more fitting for her to prefer making male cards. But this was clearly just Chen Runyu’s own assumption, and he was wrong.

"I know."

After Wen Jiang and Chen Runyu had introduced themselves, she asked bluntly, "Does your association currently need Card Makers or Spirit Card Masters to compete?"

"You want to compete?"

Chen Runyu was somewhat surprised. "I’m not doubting you, but generally, Spirit Card Masters who are creating new cards find it difficult to juggle both tasks at once."

Just as a person can’t work two jobs simultaneously, a Card Maker responsible for creating cards needs substantial time for conception. Participating in fights can also be exhausting, so it’s rare for someone to manage both.

Wen Jiang, however, didn’t seem concerned about this. "No problem. I’m bored and would like to play in a competition."

"...Uh."

Chen Runyu chuckled. "Our association has its own arrangements for recruitment. Your card-making skills are beyond doubt. If you want to participate in the competition, you might still need to go through some tests."

The Mount Flower Association’s prospects looked precarious at that moment, but its other processes were still running as usual.

New members were still being recruited. It was just harder to find high-level Spirit Card Masters than low-level ones.

"I have no problems with that."

Since Wen Jiang said so, Chen Runyu didn’t feel it was his place to comment. All Wen Jiang needed was to summon a Rabbit Demon Card to prove she was indeed Wen Cangtian. If she wanted to join the Mount Flower Association and compete, she would have to undergo a selection test.

Having talent as a Spirit Card Master doesn’t guarantee participation in competitions when joining an association.

For the league competitions, each association had a limited number of teams that could enroll, and the internal competition below A-Level was quite fierce.

Even now, the Mount Flower Association held an internal selection competition each year for league participation, with hundreds of people competing.

Since the competition focused on individual matches and five-person team matches, these two types of competitions were the main formats for large events.

Chen Runyu had members of the Mount Flower Association take Wen Jiang to handle the procedures and undergo the membership test.

To join the Mount Flower Association, one simply needed to fight a match against a veteran member. It wasn’t strictly necessary to win. As long as you could hold your own, a Spirit Card Master would evaluate your strength and decide if you were suitable to stay.

If you lost too badly, naturally, there was no chance, since everyone was a B-level Spirit Card Master. If the gap was too wide, it simply proved you lacked combat talent.

There were many Spirit Card Masters, but it wasn’t every day that a newcomer joined. Hearing that someone was taking the membership test, dozens of idle Spirit Card Masters from the Mount Flower Association actually gathered to watch.

After all, for them, a newcomer meant an additional competitor, especially since this person was brought by Chen Runyu.

Chen Runyu, an A-level Spirit Card Master, was well-known in the association, so many people were quite curious about Wen Jiang’s identity.

"Hmm, we have verified your Spirit Card Master identity," the HR Spirit Card Master responsible for recruitment asked Wen Jiang in a soft, delicate voice. "Currently, there are five main positions in card play: attacker, support, assassin, controller, or versatile fill-in. Which one are you skilled at? I will find a Spirit Card Master in the corresponding position for you to challenge."

Wen Jiang raised her eyebrows. "Just fill-in then."

"WHOA!" a young man was the first to exclaim. "This beauty seems quite confident."

Every Spirit Card Master had their own specialized position. Card Masters proficient in all types were scarce and were the most important members in team matches.

"Fill-in, huh?" The HR glanced at Chen Runyu and explained, "This position is different; it’s quite special. We might need to test your proficiency with cards for all four main positions. This means you would need to fight four matches, and you can only use the B-Rank Cards we provide."

Wen Jiang nodded. "That’s fine."

Seeing her agreement, the HR found four B-level Spirit Card Masters currently in the association to compete against Wen Jiang.

It was initially suggested to test one match a day. A Spirit Card Master’s spiritual power can be drained if they are pushed too hard, leading to mental collapse. But Wen Jiang directly said, "Let’s just finish all the tests at once."

Chen Runyu opened his mouth, somewhat dumbfounded. Four matches in one day? Is her spiritual power made of iron?

Such a casual tone, in the eyes of others, obviously came across as—

"Arrogant! Damn it, that’s so arrogant!"

"A versatile fill-in for four matches, and daring to finish them all in one day? Does this girl think she can win them all?"

"’Impressive,’" someone sneered. "’Does she think we’re just some scrubs from the Card Trial Halls outside? We’re all professionals here, okay?’"

The B Level Group within the Mount Flower Association grew agitated. More and more people gathered to watch the commotion. Even R-Rank members who heard the news came up to observe.

Furthermore, even some from the A-Rank Group received the news.

The higher their rank, the less regard they typically had for lower-ranked Spirit Card Masters. However, this situation was too intriguing. Given that Chen Runyu was also present, even members of the A-Rank Group came to witness the excitement.

Even Tang Qian, who had just finished a meeting, heard about it.

Sheng Hongying’s signing was like a reassuring pill for the Mount Flower Association at that moment. When Tang Qian stepped out after hearing this news, she couldn’t help but feel curious and enthused, and she said, "I’ll go have a look as well."

A B Level Group newcomer playing four versatile fill-in matches in one day—how audacious, truly audacious!

Little did she know, Sheng Hongying, who had walked out with her, also said, "I’ll go too."

This completely shocked Tang Qian. Could a B-Level competition truly arouse the interest of such a prominent figure?