My Card Girl's Infinite Evolution

After he repaired the card, he saw Alice changing clothes.

Her smooth, fair upper body was exposed, with her graceful shoulder blades clearly visible. She seemed unbothered by Luo Sheng's gaze as she casually changed into a new outfit—a blue long dress with a relaxed, casual style.

"..."

Is she trying to tempt me into committing a crime?

Luo Sheng was about to suggest that there was a bathroom in the room when he received a message on his phone.

It was from Zhao Haifeng, who had sent him the updated card rankings from the academy.

1. Qin Jianjia, Bronze Seven-Star, 68%

2. Wang Ke'ai, Bronze Five-Star, 47%

3. Li Shiyu, Bronze Five-Star, 45%

4. Xu Yourong, Bronze Five-Star, 42%

5. Xu Tian'ai, Bronze Five-Star, 40%

Hiss... Qin Jianjia's progress has been too fast, she's nearly reached the peak of Bronze Seven-Star and might even break through to Bronze Eight-Star in just two days.

Of course, Wang Ke'ai isn't doing badly either, perhaps the stimulation from the Ghost Realm has driven her to push herself harder, knocking Li Shiyu out of second place.

[ Haifeng: "Sheng-ge, are you sure you're okay?"

Sheng Sheng Bu Xi: "Of course, no problem. I just upgraded by one star."

Haifeng: "Since you can agree to this, you must be confident. I have faith in you. I've already bet on your victory."

Sheng Sheng Bu Xi: "There's betting going on?"

Haifeng: "Yes, someone opened the betting two days ago. Xu Tian'ai's winning odds are 1:1.5, while yours are 1:10."]

"Why is mine so high?"

"Because no one thinks you'll win. You're ranked around 500, and he's fifth in the entire school, a 100-fold difference."

"Alright... By the way, your card's fixed. I'll send it to you now."

After Luo Sheng sent the message, he expedited the delivery using the Hummingbird Messenger service. Although the delivery cost 500, the speed was fast, and Zhao Haifeng received it in less than ten minutes.

Immediately, Zhao Haifeng called, "Amazing! Sheng-ge, I didn't expect it to be so fast, and the card is fully healed. Thank you so much, I really made the right choice."

Then he sent 150,000 yuan as a reward.

Though the reward was substantial, Zhao Haifeng was definitely the one benefiting the most. The damaged version of the Goblin Slayer card was worth only a few thousand, but now that it was fully restored, its value had jumped to around 250,000 yuan.

Furthermore, Zhao Haifeng was also seeking to build a relationship with Luo Sheng. A card reforger who could restore damaged cards was extremely rare, and his future prospects were limitless.

"Please help me place a bet, bet all on my victory." Luo Sheng said.

"You're that confident? Well, I'll bet a bit more then, risking it all with you, bro." Zhao Haifeng said excitedly.

"Thanks." Luo Sheng replied.

At present, the gap between him and Xu Tian'ai wasn't that big. If he won this battle, he'd have enough money to buy higher-level material cards.

After finishing the call, he found that Alice was already sitting on the bed, tilting her head, watching him.

"Going to sleep?"

Alice asked softly.

Under her skirt were her long, delicate, and white legs, crossed in a very tempting manner.

"Going to sleep?"

Luo Sheng's eyes immediately brightened, his blood racing. Since she was asking like that, he would not hold back.

Moreover, it's not like I initiated it; I'm just a passive card master... Hmm, but I don't think she'll get pregnant. Alice isn't really from this world, after all.

Even if she does get pregnant, the child will belong to her world, right?

Never mind, let's enjoy the present. I'll worry about the future later.

When faced with difficulty, sleep soundly.

Alice, here I come!

Later that night, Alice indeed just slept. She had a sweet, peaceful sleep on the soft bed, curled up like a little kitten.

Watching her sleep so peacefully, Luo Sheng couldn't help but feel a bit frustrated. Wasn't she supposed to be sleeping? I was all ready for this, and this is all there is?

She really is that innocent... Well, I suppose I can take it slow. Eventually, I'll become a card inserter, and it won't take too long.

Luo Sheng kissed her forehead and then began to meditate, refining his spiritual jade.

The next day.

Refreshed and full of energy, Luo Sheng left the room.

Alice had returned to the card and was now back in his card box.

At this time, on the living room couch, Qin Jianjia was adjusting her military boots, apparently planning to go out. When she saw Luo Sheng, she greeted him casually, "Morning, scum."

"Ugh... Can't you use another nickname?"

"Scumbag?"

"Can you just call me by my name?" Luo Sheng said, feeling exasperated. These nicknames had no politeness at all.

Qin Jianjia shook her head, dismissing his request, but then seemed to think of something and said, "By the way, for today's duel, I want you to win."

"Why?"

"Maybe that's the real reason for your duel." Qin Jianjia handed him a photo.

Luo Sheng took a look at the photo. It was of that day when he and Qin Jianjia went to the Ghost Realm, and they were both casually photographed standing outside the apartment building.

At first, he thought nothing of it, but when he recalled Xu Tian'ai's forum account and the post he made on the forum, as well as the insults exchanged between them, it became clear that Xu Tian'ai's reason for challenging him was because he discovered that Luo Sheng and Qin Jianjia were living in the same apartment. A crazy man would do anything.

After all, he even hired a private detective. Someone like that is really insane.

Sigh, when did I become the scapegoat?

But Luo Sheng then asked, "Wouldn't it be better if he wins?"

Qin Jianjia immediately shook her head, "A psychopath who keeps searching for your address—don't you think that's disgusting and terrifying?"

She continued, lowering her head to tie her shoelaces, her soft hair cascading over her white calves, revealing half of her delicate face.

She added, "Moreover, if he challenges you, he must want you to do something, including betraying me."

Luo Sheng nodded in agreement.

Although he and Qin Jianjia often bicker, it was much easier than dealing with a lovesick fool.

Furthermore, if he had a girl who super liked him and was constantly looking for his address and controlling his life, it would be reasonable to suspect she was a yandere.

Xu Tian'ai was undoubtedly one of those, just with the genders reversed.

But then again, wasn't he now the one attracting all the firepower?

Accidentally becoming Qin Jianjia's human shield.

What if she says someday, "Only by defeating Luo Sheng can you qualify to pursue me." Then he'd become her barrier?

Damn woman!

Luo Sheng said to Qin Jianjia, "This is tricky. He's ranked fifth, I'm ranked around five hundred. There's a 100-fold difference between us, and he's the young master of the Xu family, while I'm just a commoner."

"What are you getting at?"

"Money. I need more money!"

"..."

Seeing Qin Jianjia's silence, Luo Sheng continued to tempt her, "I'm just a poor, helpless commoner. Fighting him would be like hitting a stone with an egg. You wouldn't want to see your roommate get defeated, right? You definitely wouldn't want to see that psycho harassing you after stepping over my dead body, right?"

"Well, that's you."

Qin Jianjia sighed softly, but didn't stop moving. She took a card from the box and sent it flying towards him.

[ [Ice Shield]

Level: Bronze Six-Star

Type: Armor

Effect:

① Provides the holder with a durable ice shield, which has no weight and doesn't interfere with mobility.

② In ice-attribute domains, the Ice Shield increases defense by 10%–30%, depending on the domain's level.

Overview: Surviving great adversity brings greater fortune.]

"Great card!" Luo Sheng said as he took the card. Such life-saving cards usually cost 10–20% more on the market.

With this card, it felt like he had a second life.

Qin Jianjia continued, "If you win this duel, I'll give you another card worth no less than this one."

Then she walked to the door, twisting the antique copper doorknob, and added, "Don't disappoint me. After all, you've said before that someday you'll be riding on top of me."

She flashed a teasing smile, as if telling him that it would never happen in this lifetime, and casually closed the door.

"Damn Wang Ke'ai!"

Luo Sheng felt betrayed by the rich woman, the despicable informant.

(End of Chapter)