My Card Girl's Infinite Evolution

Before entering the world of [Ghostly Bride - Bai Moxue], there were a few preparations to be made.

For example, upgrading [Holy Light Spell] and [Mental Recovery]. Only after thorough preparation would Luo Sheng step inside.

He then purchased four material cards, [Heart of Magic] and [Source of Spirit], from the shop.

These were bronze four-star cards, and just like that, 120,000 was gone. Strengthening cards really is expensive. However, strengthening an existing card is still cheaper than purchasing a new high-level card.

For instance, upgrading a bronze four-star [Mental Recovery] card by one star only required material cards worth 30,000–40,000. In contrast, directly buying a bronze five-star version of [Mental Recovery] would cost at least 110,000–120,000.

If it were a bronze six-star card, the price would exceed 200,000.

Recovery cards are generally 20–40% more expensive in the marketplace than other cards of the same tier, and they are also rarer.

Therefore, most people opt to strengthen their existing cards. Even though hiring a card-strengthening expert can be costly, it's still cheaper than buying new ones from the marketplace.

Moreover, acquiring a new card requires re-establishing compatibility and resonance, which would need to be rebuilt from scratch. Strengthening existing cards retains the original compatibility.

This is why most people prefer strengthening their cards over buying new ones of the same type and higher level.

Luo Sheng spent half an hour upgrading [Mental Recovery] from bronze four-star to bronze six-star.

[ [Mental Recovery]

Tier: Bronze Six-Star

Type: Magic

Effect: Instantly restores 24–56% of the cardholder's mental energy, depending on the cardmaster's level.

Overview: You can still keep fighting!]

This card now restored about one-third of his mental energy—perfect as a life-saving backup.

Using the same method, he upgraded [Holy Light Spell] by two levels, bringing it to bronze seven-star. Now, if faced with a situation like that night when Acoley was chased by a magical beast, he could restore 70% of her health—nearly a full recovery.

The progress of his Mental Core also reached 36%.

Although he hadn't entered a card world to strengthen these cards, the actual improvements were significant.

Perhaps because these two cards surpassed his current level, [Holy Light Spell] alone contributed 3% progress to his Mental Core.

"Not bad, not bad. Next up is you, my little darling~"

Luo Sheng put away the two upgraded cards and finally took out [Ghostly Bride - Bai Moxue].

A familiar stream of information naturally flowed into his mind.

This card could be strengthened with the following choices:

[ A World of Madness and Chaos: The villagers, seeking peace from the Ghost King, sacrificed Bai Moxue, the descendant of ghost banishers, as an offering. She was made to marry the Earthly King of the underworld as a concubine. Bai Moxue might need help to escape this bleak future.

Fusion with [Dark Fog]: Obtain new powers.

If you have enough cards, miracles might happen.]

Suddenly, a sinister image of a dark forest emerged, depicting the underworld.

In the scene, a group of little ghosts carried a red sedan chair toward a distant underworld town. Banners blocked the sky, and colorful flags fluttered.

A parade of burly, horned demons and spirits followed as guards. Their main role, however, wasn't to protect the sedan but to prevent the young lady inside from escaping.

Luo Sheng pondered for a moment. With a thought, the card world drew closer, and he entered the blackened realm amidst a burst of light.

"Bai Moxue, here I come!"

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Meanwhile…

In a hidden underground bar in Pingcheng, dim lighting revealed a middle-aged man in a black robe sipping pink-tinted whiskey.

Xia Xingri nervously approached and whispered, "Card Collector Master, this guy has many girl-themed cards. One, in particular, a white-haired girl, can not only smile but also speak."

The black-robed man froze. "Speak? That's impossible!"

"Trust me, Card Collector Master."

Xia Xingri showed a video on his phone. It depicted Luo Sheng's battle with Xu Tian'ai and the moment when Luo Sheng instructed Alice, who smiled and spoke.

The black-robed man narrowed his eyes and laughed heartily. "Interesting. Your intel is valuable. Here's your reward."

After accepting his reward, Xia Xingri hesitated to leave.

"What, not satisfied?" the black-robed man asked, frowning.

"I want to join you," Xia Xingri said, his eyes turning dark with malice. "I want to see him lose his cards one by one."

The black-robed man observed his malicious gaze and nodded. "I like your ambition. Sure."

He handed Xia Xingri a card.

[ [Dark Fox Crystal]

Level: Bronze Ten-Star

Type: Resource

Effect:

Grants the user the ability to devour and evolve or enhances such abilities. Grants the user strong control over dark elements. Constantly tempts the user, leading them toward madness.

Overview: Can your heart withstand the corruption of the Dark Fox?]

Despite the risks of corruption and eventual downfall, Xia Xingri accepted the dark card without hesitation.

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In the Underworld…

In a nighttime forest, the wedding procession slowly moved forward.

A pale-faced, red-eyed maidservant chattered beside the sedan chair:

"Miss, don't overthink it. You're the 72nd concubine, but my master treats his wives well. There are cultivation resources and all sorts of treasures. Becoming a ghost bride is a blessing from your past lives!"

Another maid chimed in:

"Exactly. At the Ghost King's mansion, you'll enjoy endless riches. You only need to endure a little from the main wife. Don't worry; even when she's angry, the worst she'll do is stab you a bit. You won't dissipate entirely."

Bai Moxue's already pale face grew even whiter. Her golden scissors dug tightly into her bloodless hands, leaving deep imprints.

Just then, a loud voice rang out:

"Stand still! Men on the left, women on the right. I, Luo the Bandit, am here to steal the bride!"

An exceptionally handsome young man riding a strange iron vehicle blocked the wedding procession. The machine's engine roared with a deafening *vroom, vroom!*

"Bold thief! Do you know whose wedding you're disrupting? This is the Golden King of Fengdu Ghost City!" roared a burly, bull-headed demon.

"Oh? That makes it even more exciting! I'd steal even the emperor's wife. Call me the Swedish Environmental Ambassador!" Luo Sheng retorted.

The bull-headed demon and his ghostly entourage were stunned. "Swedish Environmental Ambassador?" They had no idea what that meant.

"Attack!" the bull-headed demon bellowed.

Dozens of demons and spirits charged, weapons gleaming. Among them was a bizarre creature with a human head and a dog's body.

Luo Sheng smiled. "Go, Acoley!"

Acoley raised her hand, unleashing explosive fireballs into the crowd of demons.

*Boom! Boom! Boom!*

Explosions lit up the night like daylight. The fiery scene resembled a historic military assault, leaving many ghosts blinded by the dazzling blasts.

Acoley unleashed more fireballs, raining destruction upon the Ghost King's procession.

The once-grand parade turned chaotic as lesser spirits fled, their banners and sedan chairs abandoned. Even the undead maidservants disappeared.

"Outrageous!" the bull-headed demon roared, charging forward. But Luo Sheng had already maneuvered his bike next to the red sedan.

He extended his hand to the stunned Bai Moxue.

"Hey, pretty lady, want a ride?"

(End of Chapter)