Qing Ming City.

  There was dead silence in the shop. The atmosphere was somewhat awkward.

  Certificate?

  Lu Ming was silent for a long time.

  This conversation had brought back some unpleasant memories.

  He suddenly thought of the certificate from the school the last time!

  That thing could be cashed in. He had sold it for a lot of money. If the certificate from the headquarters of the association could also be exchanged for cash or sold……

  “What kind of certificate?”


  Lu Ming looked at him with some anticipation.

  “Well a…… Selfless contribution award?”


  The representative from the Card Creators Association contemplated for a moment. “I can get the president to write it for you personally, although his handwriting is a bit ugly…… Nevertheless, it can be a collectible.”


  “Is there any other use for it?”


  Lu Ming was doubtful.

  “Use?”


  The representative from the Card Creators Association was confused. “Is framing it for display considered a form of usage?”


  W-what other use can a certificate have?

  Isn’t it just a piece of paper?

  Lu Ming sighed.

  Sigh.

  Why did he bother to ask him……

  “What about the two of you?”


  He looked at the other two big shots listlessly.

  “I’ve said before that I’m here to watch the joke…… Ah, no, to join in on the fun.”


  The big shot from the Summoner Association smiled but said nothing.

  Veins were bulging on the forehead of the representative from the Energy Warrior Association.

  “Me too.”


  The representative from the Elementalist Association looked at Lu Ming smilingly. “Xiaoqiu asked me to come here. She said Energy Warriors temper iron and carry bricks every day and have excessive energy. They have too many violent-tempered guys. She’s afraid that you’ll be beaten to death on the spot……”


  The face of the representative from Energy Warrior Association darkened instantly.

  Damn!

  What does he mean by temper iron every day and too many violent guys?

  “Senior Qiu?”


  Lu Ming was awestruck.

  He really had not thought of this.

  When he heard that a group of big shots had appeared, he had asked for policemen and the Card Creators Association. Unexpectedly, people from his sister’s side also came!

  He was very sure.

  Senior Qiu did this because of his sister.

  After all……

  He and Senior Qiu had only met once. The only contact was when he was bounced off of Senior Qiu’s huge boobs…… Speaking of this, that bounciness level was simply……

  Eh?

  What am I thinking of……

  “You have a good sister.”


  The representative from the Elementalist Association heaved continuous sighs.

  That Qiu girl was always loafing around. This was the first time that she was that concerned about someone…… She even took care of that person’s younger brother!

  What else could he say?

  If I had such a sister, I would not be a mere seven-star now!

  Hehe.

  Lu Ming scratched his head.

  But then again, he had always thought of Senior Qiu as someone very powerful. Judging from this, it turned out that she had also just reached seven-star……

  After all……

  The seven-star senior addressed her as Xiaoqiu……

  Forget it.

  He would not think about this anymore.

  Lu Ming focused his thoughts on his current situation. The big shots of the two associations were not getting themselves involved. It seemed that he had no choice. However, was the Card Creators Association really not giving him anything?

  He was one of their own after all……

  Although he was a Sword Card Master now, he was also considered a Card Creator. Weren’t they under their jurisdiction?

  Did they need to be that stingy?

  Instinctively, Lu Ming glanced at the big shot from the Card Creators Association.

  The representative from the Card Creators Association sighed and pulled Lu Ming to a corner. “Child, look. Does the Energy Warrior over there look fierce?!”


  Lu Ming glanced at him.

  Seven-star.

  Energy Warrior!

  With a ghastly pale and expressionless face!

  “Yes!”


  Lu Ming was certain.

  “That’s right.”


  The representative from the Card Creators Association said softly, “Their entire association consists of this kind of violent-tempered guys…… Therefore, we have discussed this and think that it’s better to give in to them……”


  “Hello.”


  The Energy Warrior was sullen looking. “I can hear you……”


  “Are you really going to give in?”


  Lu Ming was doubtful.

  “We have to give them some face.”


  The representative from the Card Creators Association sighed. “People from their association are all poor folks. Unfortunately, they have a lot of people. For the purpose of social stability and harmony, we have to sacrifice a little……”


  “Hello, I can hear you……”


  That Energy Warrior’s face dimmed even more.

  “Oh.”


  Lu Ming understood right away.

  Therefore, the association did not intend to meddle in this matter!

  “It’s also because you’re silly.

  Next time, you have to report this kind of matter as soon as possible. The association helped you with the Summoner situation. Do you know how many people have been secretly fooling around with this?

  Next time, you plan to meddle with a vocation, you have to tell us in advance!”


  The representative from the Card Creators Association sighed.

  Lu Ming did not know whether to laugh or cry. He really did not intend to meddle with any vocation!

  “Don’t worry.”


  The representative from the Card Creators Association patted his shoulder. “Anyway, the association still supports you very much. This year, our Card Creator vocation has improved by one ranking. This is because you caused the Summoner Association’s ranking to fall……”


  “Hello, I can hear you……”


  The expression of the representative from the Summoner Association turned ugly.

  “Continue to work hard next year. You can meddle with another vocation.

  For example…… In the vocation rankings, the Assassin vocation is ahead of the Card Creators Association……

  You can consider them.”


  Lu Ming wiped his perspiration.

  To hell with it!

  Who would dare to offend the assassin vocation?!

  Look at how Old Jiang has survived over the years?

  If he were to really offend this vocation, he would be dead meat……

  Also…… Well……

  Did the Card Creators Association have some misunderstanding of him?!

  This really did not have anything to do with him!

  What happened this time was caused by the two guys who tailed him and discovered the existence of the Stealing Card. They then exposed the situation. Something happened then!

  “I’m the victim here.”


  Lu Ming felt innocent.

  “Y-yes.”


  The representative from the Card Creators Association was very satisfied with his attitude. “When you tell us ahead of time the next time, it’ll be easier for officials from our side to manage the situation.”


  Lu Ming was speechless.

  Why didn’t anyone believe him?

  However……

  The three associations were not getting involved. The matter pertaining to the Stealing Card was no longer a cliffhanger. Therefore, Lu Ming abidingly passed the Stealing Card to the Energy Warrior representative.

  Four-star!

  Thirty thousand points!

  “So this is how it works!”


  The Energy Warrior was very gratified.

  He knew that not everyone could cast this card.

  “Yes.”


  Lu Ming did not elaborate.

  “Oh…… The greatest problem now is that people from your vocation are in a state of great panic.”


  The representative from the Card Creators Association glanced at the card. “You can dispel the fear in the hearts of these cultivators only if you crack this card and find a solution.”


  “I know.”


  The Energy Warrior expressed his understanding.

  This card……

  Regardless of the conditions or restrictions, there would ultimately be someone who could use it.

  Once it was utilized, it could kill within seconds! Due to the unique nature of their tempered cores, Energy Warriors did not have any defense or response mechanism to this kind of card!

  This was the scariest part!

  If the person was very powerful?

  If they had trump cards?

  They were useless!

  As soon as this card was used, it would kill them in seconds!

  This was the problem!

  It would be up to the Energy Warrior to resolve this.

  The greatest problem with this card was the mysterious and unknown effect. Since they were aware of the mechanism and card lines now, it would be easier to settle the rest.

  “So……”


  The representative from the Card Creators Association looked at him with a smile. “I’ll help you research it for free. How about that?”


  Lu Ming was speechless.

  Fine.

  It seemed that those words about sacrifice for the purpose of social harmony was crap…… It turned out that he was waiting for this.

  “Hehe.”


  The Energy Warrior representative cast him a sideways glance. “It is not necessary. We can fix this ourselves.”


  “It’s okay, it’s okay. You can research it first.”


  The representative from the Card Creators Association only looked at him with a smile. “I’ll wait for you to contact me.”


  “Humph!”


  The Energy Warrior sneered coldly.

  We also have a research team!

  Who needs you?

  “I’m going back first.”


  The Energy Warrior representative glanced at Lu Ming. “You can come and attain a breakthrough after we research this and find a solution.”


  “Can’t I go now?”


  Lu Ming was speechless.

  He had been a three-star peak for a long time and also needed a breakthrough…… Furthermore, why would he give them a fake card?

  Why did they doubt him that much?

  “You can do that now too. However……”


  The Energy Warrior representative paused for a moment. “The Illusory Realm is located in the depths of the headquarters of our association. Everyone over there is an Energy Warrior. If you go now……

  I’m afraid that, in their state of shock and panic, they will accidentally beat you to death.”


  There was a look of shock on Lu Ming’s face.

  So, they were not wrong in their earlier words……

  Damn!

  Your entire association is too energetic!

  “As promised. Here you go.”


  The Energy Warrior representative contemplated and took out a roll of paper from his pocket. He then opened it gingerly and passed the wrinkled paper to Lu Ming.

  Lu Ming took a glance — Illusory Realm Scroll.

  Suddenly, he felt somewhat regretful.

  T-this is the precious and legendary Illusory Realm?!

  “I’ll wait for you to come.”


  The representative of the Energy Warrior patted Lu Ming’s shoulder before leaving.

  “Work hard.”


  The representative from the Card Creators Association also patted Lu Ming’s shoulder. After saying in a sincere tone, “I’m depending on you for the vocation rankings next year”, he also left.

  Lu Ming was speechless.

  What the hell is this ridiculous expectation?!

  “I’ll wait for you too.”


  The representative from the Summoner Association cast a profound gaze at Lu Ming. “Work hard. After you meddle with the assassin vocation, we Summoners will be able to regain our ranking.”


  Lu Ming was speechless.

  Senior, you have the wrong expectations!

  “You’re not too bad.”


  The representative from the Elementalist Association walked towards him and pondered things deeply for a moment. “Xiaoqiu is too talented and young. All those at the same level as her are old men…… That’s why she doesn’t have a partner till now……

  To date, you seem to be the only male that she has positive feelings for.

  Well……

  You’re Lu Yan’s brother. That’s already a bonus point. You’re also famous and your looks are passable. Let me think……”


  He pondered deeply for a moment before asking suddenly, “What do you think of Xiaoqiu?”


  “Huh?”


  Lu Ming was dumbstruck.

  S-senior Qiu?

  She’s a big shot. What does he mean?!

  Wait a minute.

  The tone of this big shot……

  “Contact me when you have the time.”


  The Elementalist representative said in a grave and serious tone, “You’re Lu Yan’s brother. She’s definitely willing to chat with you more. If there’s a chance, you can have deeper interactions with her……”


  Lu Ming did not come to his senses after a long time.

  Wait a minute.

  This tone……

  “You and Senior Qiu……” Lu Ming asked cautiously.

  “Oh, I’m her uncle.”


  The Elementalist representative sighed. “I watched this child grow up. She’s already a woman. Unexpectedly, she doesn’t even have a partner…… I have a feeling that her sexual orientation is abnormal…… I’ve introduced a few people to her before and she almost killed them in one slash……

  Sigh, my head hurts at the thought of this.

  Anyway, I am pinning great hopes on you!”


  Upon finishing his sentence……

  He also left.

  Lu Ming wore a dumbstruck expression. What the hell was this ridiculous anticipation of yours?

  Very soon……

  The seniors left leaving behind a dazed Lu Ming.

  W-what was that?!……

  Zzz —


  Xiaobai gingerly stepped out from the bedroom.

  “Master!”


  Xiaobai blinked her big eyes. “Have all the seniors left?”


  “Yes.”


  Lu Ming sighed.

  These seven-star big shots were really……

  “We can open the shop then?”


  Xiaobai cheered.

  She was very bored holed up in her bedroom, although she could read the many palm-sized picture books that her master hid under the bed.

  “Wait for a while more.”


  Lu Ming pondered deeply for a moment.

  He was still in the midst of a storm and could not kid around. Most importantly, he had to wait until the Energy Warriors had cracked the card before he was truly considered safe.

  Well……

  At the thought of this, he simply accessed the cultivator forum and posted an update: “Due to special reasons, the new card is already in the hands of the Energy Warrior Association after a transaction.”


  Wow—


  The cultivator forums exploded with comments.

  “It’s been sold!”


  “I heard that the seven-star big shots are very close. It seems that it’s true!”


  “Tsk tsk. I’m still waiting for the Energy Warriors to be finished.”


  “Impossible! This kind of seemingly mysterious card is unique because of its uncanniness. It will be meaningless once they can tell the logic and lines behind it.”


  “Fortunately, Lu Ming created this. If they can seal this, ahhahahahaha.”


  “Owner of the previous thread, don’t scare me.”


  Everyone was talking about it.

  Everyone than shifted their attention from Lu Ming to the Energy Warrior Association. Since they had already gotten hold of the card, there should be a development very soon?

  After all……

  Many people were waiting for them!……

  At this very moment……

  At the research center of the Energy Warrior Association.

  As the top vocation with an all-rounded combat ability, of course, they had their own research and technology center. They also had a certain level of understanding of card research.

  Hehe.

  They could not figure out cards with a high level of difficulty. But, what was so hard about deciphering Lu Ming’s card?

  They already knew its function!

  They only needed to study how Lu Ming realized these functions and the kinds of lines he used. They could resolve the problems then. This was a very simple matter!

  Hence……

  They began to study the card that they brought back.

  Well……

  The lines……

  They passed the card to the team that specialized in card research. The team wore grave and serious expressions after reviewing it. They had studied it for two whole hours!

  “Is there a problem?”


  The Energy Warrior representative could sense that the atmosphere was not right.

  “We don’t know,” the research team said in a low voice.

  “You don’t know?”


  The Energy Warrior representative had a perplexed expression. What did they mean by they didn’t know?

  “Because we can’t figure it out.”


  The research team was also having a bad headache.

  It had been two hours!

  They actually had not figured this card out!

  Complicated lines……

  A massive number of techniques……

  Was this really a card created by a three-star Card Creator, Lu Ming?

  “Why don’t you replicate one card and then try to cast it?” the Energy Warrior representative suggested.

  Although they could not figure it out, they would understand after they tried to use it.

  The research team fell silent again.

  To hell with that.

  Replicate?

  What could they use to replicate it?

  The intersection of these lines involved many forms of techniques. Although there was no encryption, they were not able to recreate it. In addition, the lines drawn…… were too sophisticated!

  They needed a high degree of energy control and an extreme line foundation!

  They had tried. It was only when they were fully focused that they could carefully create such sophisticated lines. It was too difficult!

  The entire card was formed with such lines……

  How were they going to draw the lines?

  “Why don’t you go and ask Lu Ming?” the research team said gingerly.

  The studies carried out by the research team were typically ‘what kind of cards will complement the techniques of Energy Warrior?’ and so on. They were not proficient at cracking and understanding lines.

  The Energy Warrior representative was silent for a long time.

  This card was not encrypted. It was almost akin to making all its functions and techniques publicly available. Therefore, he was not worried when he brought it back.

  However, unexpectedly, his own research team could not figure this out……

  What is the use of having you?!

  Go and ask Lu Ming? We can’t afford to lose this face!

  “Forget it.”


  He clutched his head.

  A high difficulty level was a good thing!

  However, in that case, their card research team was really useless. After contemplating, he contacted the Card Creators Association!

  It was no wonder that old, shameless man did not fight with him earlier……

  Hence……

  He made a call.

  “I’ve been waiting for a long time.”


  The representative from the Card Creators Association said smilingly, “I’ve already gathered my team. Give me the address. We’ll head there immediately.”


  “You were that certain that I would contact you?”


  The Energy Warrior representative was not in a good mood.

  “Of course not.”


  The representative from the Card Creators Association smiled but said nothing. “I trust the difficulty level of the cards created by Lu Ming……”


  Friend.

  If you know that Lu Ming demolished the testing area of Qing Ming branch when he first learned how to create cards, you know what the cards he creates mean……

  After a long time……

  The team from the Card Creators Association hurried to the location.

  Researching and understanding the card would waste too much time and problems would occur easily. Therefore, they decided to replicate one card first. When everyone looked at the lines. Hmm……

  “Lu Ming has a wide knowledge.”


  The representative from the Card Creators Association smiled wryly.

  Damn it.

  He took a brief glance at these lines. From the directive to shifting, reality to illusory and state of mind to energy, most of them entailed four-star lines!

  How did this child have enough time to learn all these?

  Doesn’t he need to cultivate?

  Thankfully……

  He was long prepared.

  This time, his team consisted of a six-star Card Creator and a group of five-star Card Creators. Very soon, they created the card!

  Very soon……

  The testing was completed.

  They finally figured out this card……

  Core module: Lock on! Lock on the vocation core of the Energy Warrior!……

  Lock-on method…… So, that was how it worked……

  Core module: Shifting! Displacing the vocation core!……

  Shifting method…… It was actually like that……

  It was amazing!

  The Card Creators were astounded at Lu Ming’s thoughts and methodology. On the other hand, the Energy Warriors were horrified. If the vocation core were to shift in this way, they would really die……

  Thankfully……

  When they figured out this card, they also found a solution to it — Long-distance control!

  It was true.

  Long-distance control!

  Almost all the vocation cores could be controlled from a distance!

  Other vocations, from Swordsman to X cultivator and so on……

  However……

  Typically, Energy Warriors would not learn long-distance control!

  After all, the vocation core was inside or grown on their bodies. What was the use of learning this? Had anyone ever seen someone throwing their organs onto other people?

  They could not possibly throw their nether regions and holler: ‘Take this!’?

  What if……

  It was swallowed……

  Their vocation core would be gone then?

  Therefore……

  Energy Warriors had never learned this!

  But right now……

  It was time to pick up a new technique!

  The physique of Energy Warriors was strong. If their vocation cores were temporarily displaced, they could just move them back. This was not a problem at all!

  The experiment team began testing again. In the end, they found this feasible!

  Hence……

  The Energy Warrior Association formally published an announcement —


  Henceforth, it is compulsory for all Energy Warriors to cultivate ‘Long-distance Control Study and Techniques’! Long-distance control has been officially included in all the teaching materials at the Energy Warrior College!