Chapter 89: Rays of Light and a Warning (1/2)

Chapter 89: Rays of Light and a Warning

Translator: Nyoi-Bo StudioEditor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

When Hong Tao and Man Siying arrived at Chen Mu's class section, the whole section exploded. Even Feng Zi-ang was astonished.

One of them was Eastern Wei Academy's most famous genius card artisan, and the other was the pretty card master who was so popular. It was hard not to cause a sensation when the two of them together came to the so-called ”garbage admissions” sponsorship section.

But the most dazzling star that day wasn't the two of them but was that taciturn Yao Ke. The funny picture of him wearing that gem-studded woman's style apparatus had become increasingly mysterious and exotic to everyone that day.

After Feng Zi-ang dismissed the class, he didn't leave the classroom right away, being also curious what Hong Tao and Man Siying were doing by coming there.

”May I ask if you are my classmate Yao Ke?” Man Siying's voice was as gentle as a breeze.

The classmates behind Chen Mu all looked like they were having a good time, and in that instant almost all the pervs in the class had resolved to become hardcore fans of Miss Siying.

Even Phoenix and Ya Ya were amazed at Man Siying's appearance and manners.

”I am.” Chen Mu calmly nodded.

No one could imagine how cool he remained in front of such a gorgeous woman! He recognized Hong Tao, since the battle between him and 'Allah' Gong's bodyguard had left a deep impression in his mind. It was the first card artisan battle he had seen.

He also remembered the relationship between Hong Tao and Zuo Tingyi very clearly. He was on guard and in a state of high anxiety, since if he was the least bit careless the situation could turn very ugly for him. The relationship that Hong Tao had with Zuo Tingyi left Chen Mu without any good feelings toward him.

On the other hand, he didn't have much of an impression of Man Siying. When he had stepped forward last time, he thought he had repayed her favor, and her place in his heart quickly dropped to that of any stranger on the street. And he hadn't been paying any attention to Man Siying's appearance with what happened that day, and so with the passage of time he didn't recognize her.

As soon as Chen Mu had identified himself as Yao Ke, Hong Tao was thrilled, ”I hear you can make the 'mud fish' card!”

”Mud fish” . . . ”Mud fish” . . . It's always ”Mud fish”

None of the classmates had realized that Hong Tao was also coming for the ”mud fish” jet stream card, although they had already gotten used to so many people seeking out Yao Ke to buy the ”mud fish” those last few days.

But . . .

Their gazes were all on Man Siying, wasn't that Miss Man Siying? Man Siying was known throughout the school as among the strong group of card masters, and it wasn't just because of her looks that she was popular among so many of the male students.

Unless, unless . . . Man Siying couldn't make the card either!

The students who had changed their minds so quickly were scared by their guess.

How could that be? Man Siying was at the forefront of the school's mid-grade card masters. A card that she couldn't make would have to be really tough! If that was the case, then wouldn't Yao Ke's ability surpass hers?

As more and more of them reacted, they looked at Chen Mu in disbelief. In that instant, Chen Mu became the focal point of everyone's gaze, as he had then become the most dazzling person in the room!

Feng Zi-ang looked at Chen Mu with astonishment. As all the teachers recognized, Yao Ke was the most diligent and the strongest student in the class section. At the same time, Feng Zi-ang also knew that every card master specialized in some category of cards, and it was completely normal for even a truly outstanding card master not to be able even to make certain kinds of low-grade cards.

But that wasn't enough to calm him down! He had heard all about Man Siying's strength. For a card master with that kind of solid foundation, making an ordinary low-grade card should be a cinch. Unless . . . unless this wasn't an ordinary low-grade card!

But if that were the case, then how could Yao Ke succeed in making it? With the very basic knowledge that he had and the subjects he had been studying, he could never have gotten to that point. And there wasn't anything exceptional about his homework. Still, he was seen by many of the teachers as naturally gifted, while still having a serious attitude toward study.

What was the ”mud fish” card after all?

Feng Zi-ang had doubts in his guts, but that clearly wasn't a good time to ask about it.

Hong Tao's perception was extremely sensitive, and he detected a very tightly repressed vibe of animosity in his adversary. Still, he wasn't too concerned about it, since it wasn't the first time he'd run into that kind of situation. As he was pretty well known in the school, ordinary card artisans would often have a little animosity toward him, tinged with jealousy.

But he was a little surprised, since this adversary was a card master. But it was probably pretty normal for such a strong card master to feel a little dislike for a popular person such as himself, especially from the sponsorship section. Hong Tao felt relieved after he thought about it.

A look of almost imperceptible surprise flashed in Man Siying's eyes, as she felt that she had seen this Yao Ke someplace. But carefully scrutinizing his face, she was certain that she hadn't ever seen him.

It was also the first time she'd encountered a situation like that, though she didn't show her surprise. She remained off to the side scrutinizing this classmate called Yao Ke.

Hong Tao laughed, ”I want to buy a fiery mayfly for someone, but Hua Hua doesn't have a 'mud fish' jet stream card over there, so I came to find brother Yao. I know that brother Yao isn't making the 'mud fish card anymore, but I'm still asking brother Yao to sell a little face, and then wherever I am all you have to do is make a sound. Of course, the materials and the cost are no problem.

As soon as he said that, the classroom filled with the sounds of whispering. Phoenix and Ya Ya were even more surprised, since they understood the gravity of how Hong Tao had expressed himself. If you had that kind of firepower behind you, nobody in the school would dare to offend you.

No matter where you were, there would always be struggles among people, and nowhere more than at Eastern Wei Academy where basically everyone was the offspring of the wealthy.

That was why 'Allah' Gong was so ready to harass Man Siying, who was from an ordinary family. After Zuo Tingyi and Hong Tao had dragged 'Allah' Gong to the disciplinary office, no-one would dare to flirt with her again.

Man Siying's eyes lit up, as she said lightly with a smile, ”The 'mud fish' jet stream card is too difficult for me to make, so I had to come looking for brother Yao.”

All the whispering stopped. What they had guessed was right! The utter shock of it shut their mouths.

Chen Mu's mind was racing, as he considered his position. He could tell that Hong Tao hadn't seen through his disguise, which relieved him slightly.

Should he or shouldn't he? Chen Mu thought hard about it, and then quickly decided that he would do it for Hong Tao.