What? You're asking what to do with the two small monsters?

They died from an unknown AOE (area-of-effect skill) long ago.

"Poor creatures, you have no idea what you're up against."

Liu Zheng looked sympathetically at the three birdmen, then glanced at his hand of cards.

Meditation, Venting Anger, Furious Battle, One's Knowledge is as Extensive as Five Carts of Books, Seek Future Help.

"Oh boy, what a ghost draw right at the start."

Not a single "Anger" card in hand. If it weren't for "One's Knowledge is as Extensive as Five Carts of Books," he might have really lost.

Pity, he would rather sacrifice other output sources just to get this card, precisely to prevent such situations.

Without hesitation, Liu Zheng used "One's Knowledge is as Extensive as Five Carts of Books," drawing the remaining five cards into his hand.

Then he hesitated a bit, choosing not to use Seek Future Help, opting to use "Meditation" to enter a "calm" state first.

This time, his energy value was down to just one point.

But Liu Zheng didn't panic and used "Anger Attack" again.

Leaving the "calm" state gave him 2 more energy points, and "Anger Attack" could add one more energy point, bringing his energy value back to 3.

After a loop of two rounds of "Meditation" and "Anger Attack," he used the extra energy to play the two "Furious Battle" cards.

"My turn, begin!"

Liu Zheng gave a wicked smile, playing "Chaotic Punch" first.

As the golden fist shadows struck the three birdmen, he knew this game was over.

"Bang bang bang!!!"

"Bang bang bang!!!"

"Bang bang bang!!!"

...

Amidst countless poorly resourced and noisy sound effects, the giant birdman fell with a wail.

However, just as Liu Zheng was about to view the end screen, black light emerged from the giant birdman's body.

The black light quickly solidified and turned into black glass-like feathers embedded in the giant birdman's body.

"Ah!"

The giant birdman let out a painful howl, struggling to stand up.

"Oh damn, there's a second phase."

Liu Zheng's eyes widened.

Good thing he didn't go for "Ultimate Ascension" for a thrill, or he would have thrilled himself to death.

"Round two, begin."

With the emotionless voice of a girl, his cards were all thrown into the discard pile on the right, shuffled back into the draw pile.

"It doesn't matter how many rounds."

Liu Zheng coldly smiled at the boss whose health and damage had doubled.

He was now a master of his skills, no matter how many times the giant birdman revived, the result was one word.

Death!

"Muda muda muda!!!"

Annoyed by the game's sound, Liu Zheng simply dubbed it himself.

As time went on, the game's sound effects turned into his voice.

"Is that even allowed? If you don't give me some dubbing fees, watch out or I'll sue you for copyright infringement."

Liu Zheng half-jokingly said.

"Given your contributions, upon winning the game you'll receive additional rewards."

The girl responded to him.

"Generous, as expected of the great designer who made such a fun game."

Liu Zheng raised his tentacles and said.

"Hehe~"

A light laugh came from the void.

Under continuous golden fist shadows, the giant birdman fell again helplessly, and this time it didn't get back up.

"Congratulations on your victory."

Liu Zheng blacked out, finding himself in the void once more.

"Achievement unlocked, Bird Catcher (earned by defeating the boss Giant Crow Man for the first time)."

The girl's voice echoed again.

"Achievement unlocked, Perpetual Motion (play more than 25 cards in one round)."

"Achievement unlocked, Practice Makes Perfect (defeat a boss in the first round)."

"Achievement unlocked, Flash (clear the game within 20 minutes)."

"Achievement unlocked, Purity of Essence (clear the game without any treasures)."

"Achievement unlocked, Direct Attack to the Yellow Dragon (defeat the final boss as your first enemy)."

...

The girl recited for a few minutes to list all his achievements.

"For your outstanding performance, you will receive the following three rewards."

"A: Gain an additional random advantage at the start of the next game."

"B: Choose one from three treasures."

"C: Choose one from three cards."

Soon after, three treasures appeared before Liu Zheng.

A nautilus fossil, a withered branch, and a steel pen tip.

Unexpectedly, there were no item descriptions.

"Could you give me a hint, dear designer?"

He turned his eyes around and asked in a low voice.

"No, they're all useful."

The girl said in his ear.

"Alright then."

Liu Zheng thought for a moment and decided to choose the withered branch.

Because it reminded him of the French Plane Tree.

As he reached out, the withered branch fell into his hand.

"Name: Endless Branch"

"Type: Equipment"

"Quality: Perfect"

"Effect: When using a one-time item, there is a 25% chance to get a copy of that item (limited to excellent quality and below)."

"Note: An inch of bough, take half of it daily, and it will never be exhausted."

"Carryable out of instance: Yes"

"Damn!"

Liu Zheng's eyes nearly popped out.

"This is fucking awesome."

Although the Legendary Takeout Box can make a 100% copy, it can only replicate the restaurant's takeout, which is far more limited than this 'Endless Branch'.

At excellent quality, those one-time attack items can already play a decisive role, and those auxiliary items are equally effective.

For example, the 'Chaotic Dice', if he could copy a few more of those, he can't even imagine how thrilling it would be.

Liu Zheng made up his mind, he absolutely couldn't give the "Endless Branch" to the Red Witch, he would reveal all his cards today to keep it.

He calmed his mind and looked at the three newly appeared cards in front of him.

They were "Blinding", "Ritual Dagger", and "Deification".

Similarly, these three cards had no hints.

Liu Zheng thought for a moment and chose "Deification".

After all, anything related to gods can't be too lousy.

"Name: Card: Deification (one-time)"

"Type: Equipment"

"Quality: Perfect"

"Effect: All player skills advance by one level (except those that can't advance or exceed the item's capability), lasting for ten minutes."

"Note: With effort, everyone can be the god of their own field."

"Carryable out of instance: Yes"

"Amazing!"

He widened his eyes again.

Originally, he thought the "Withered Branch" was already heavyweight, but he didn't expect there was something even more impressive.

Although Liu Zheng hadn't experienced skill advancement yet, from the difficulty of acquiring skills alone, the power must be satisfying.

Which one should he keep?

Liu Zheng didn't have time to think, because the next second he was pulled out from the void.

After a dizzying spin, he found himself outside the board game hall, with the Red Witch staring intently at him.

"Well, Red Witch, the game is cleared. If it's convenient, please sign for the takeout."

Liu Zheng tried to bluff his way through.

"Crack!"

A bolt of lightning struck the ground next to his feet.

Although it didn't hit him, the stray current made his seaweed hair stand up.

"Alas!"

Liu Zheng sighed and took out the "Card: Deification".

He already had plenty of cards, and in terms of long-term benefits, the "Endless Branch" was much greater.

The Red Witch waved her hand, and the card flew into her hand automatically.

"Hmm?"

Liu Zheng was a bit surprised.

He thought he'd have to engage in a verbal duel with the Red Witch, maybe even get ready for a fight, but it turned out to be that simple.

The Red Witch smirked sarcastically and closed her eyes, no longer looking at him.

At that moment, the Vampire Sister walked out from the board game hall.

"The boss said you can leave the takeout and go. She will sign for it when the time comes."

She flew onto Liu Zheng's shoulder and whispered in his ear.

"That good?"

Liu Zheng could hardly believe it.

"The boss is actually very nice, it's probably just that she wasn't feeling well those previous times you came."

The Vampire Sister said quietly.

"Crack!"

A bolt of lightning turned her into a grilled bat.

"Pfft! I'm going to work now. Liu Zheng, you should visit me more often."

The Vampire Sister spat out some black smoke and flapped her wings, flying back into the board game hall.

"Thank you, Red Witch. Well, I'll be off then, okay?"

Liu Zheng asked tentatively.

Seeing that the Red Witch had no reaction, he drove off in the spirit car.