My Card Girl's Infinite Evolution

Wang Ke'ai's fair, baby-like face revealed an excited expression. "Really?"

"Really," Luo Sheng nodded.

"Then let's get started!" Wang Ke'ai handed him the card.

But Luo Sheng pushed the card back.

Then, with a melancholy look, he sighed, "Sorry, according to the rules of a Strengthener, I need to pledge something of equal value. But right now, I'm penniless."

The reason for the pledge was the risk involved in card strengthening.

Although Strengtheners have an 80% success rate, there is still a 20% uncertainty.

If the enhancement fails, not only will the material card be lost, but the main card will also shatter. Therefore, Strengtheners require a certain compensation from the client, which has become a standard rule.

Wang Ke'ai casually said, "I don't need a pledge."

"But I have no money and no home," Luo Sheng emphasized the words "no home."

"I can give you... huh?" Wang Ke'ai started to make a promise, but quickly realized something was wrong. She soon understood: "Why does it matter to me if you're homeless?"

"My bad mood comes from being homeless. If I'm in a bad mood, I can't fix your card. Sorry," Luo Sheng shrugged helplessly.

Then he turned to leave.

After all, he was confident that no one here could fix the card, so he had the upper hand.

Moreover, Wang Ke'ai's background was solid. The Wang family almost monopolized the construction industry in Ping City, building many of the city's structures. Rather than hunting for individual properties, it was better to get one deal done with her. At least, the properties she recommended would be superior to the best residential units in Ping City. Even the most ordinary apartments would come with high-quality finishes.

Luo Sheng wanted to live in a better apartment, so he thought about taking advantage of her.

"Wait!"

Wang Ke'ai called out, then nodded. "No problem. As long as you fix it, I'll give you a place to live."

"I want the best. After all, the Wang family isn't short on real estate."

"Alright!"

Wang Ke'ai agreed without hesitation.

Luo Sheng still didn't make a move.

"What's wrong?" she asked again.

Luo Sheng sighed once more, "I'm broke, and I just took out a loan from the Card Alliance. I don't even have money for food."

"You!" she was about to explode.

"My bad mood comes from being broke. If I'm in a bad mood, I can't fix your card. Sorry," he shrugged.

Wang Ke'ai bit her lip, glaring at him. "You're the second most shameless person I've ever met. Fine, what other demands do you have? Say it all now!"

Who was the first one?

Luo Sheng didn't ask, just showing a harmless smile. "I'm reasonable and won't ask for more than this. These are my only requests."

Wang Ke'ai rolled her eyes, thinking that believing him was impossible.

The people around also didn't believe Luo Sheng, thinking he was shameless. How could there be a Strengthener like this?

Even the black-haired woman seemed ready to kick him out.

However, she still reminded him about the risk of this task. "Master Card Master, are you sure you want to take this on? Besides, you haven't yet obtained your Strengthener's certification."

"I've already completed the assessment; it's just that your review takes time," Luo Sheng said.

The black-haired woman saw he wouldn't listen to her, so she decided to leave him be.

The other Strengtheners watched curiously, some even doubting whether Luo Sheng was bragging.

A damaged card was extremely dangerous. If it were to fuse with another, the card would shatter without exception. No other Strengthener would risk fixing such a card.

Yet here was a rookie who claimed he could do it.

Ignoring the murmurs around him, Luo Sheng led Wang Ke'ai to a card selection machine.

He found a bronze three-star card, "Elemental Hero."

Wang Ke'ai looked at him confused. Luo Sheng said impatiently, "Miss, I'm broke, and I can't buy material cards, so it's only fair that you pay for it."

"Hmph!"

Without saying anything more, Wang Ke'ai placed an order.

The others were even more confused. They were using a character card as material to repair another character card?

Wouldn't it make more sense to use items like potions or treasures for repairs?

Luo Sheng, undeterred by the confusion, took Wang Ke'ai to a quiet room.

He took out "Water Prayer Priestess" and "Elemental Hero" cards and connected their mental energies. The cards began to glow, then started to fuse.

Inside his mind, the card world began to evolve:

[The Water Priestess, tainted by filth, was weak and disheartened, affecting the church's work. One day, the Priestess met the Elemental Hero leading the army to defeat the Demon King.

To save her, the Hero embarked on a dangerous quest for the antidote. Using wind purification magic, the Priestess was cleansed of filth and restored to her prime condition.

With the help of the Heart of Clear Water, the Priestess grew stronger and learned the skill "Colorful Song." The scene ended with the Priestess singing a song of thanks under a goddess statue.]

Wang Ke'ai's "Water Prayer Priestess" card was upgraded from damaged to exceptional quality, now reaching bronze eight stars.

Luo Sheng's spirit jade also increased to 14%.

As long as he didn't enter the card world himself, time passed quickly in it. In just twenty minutes, the card world had experienced over ten days.

Luo Sheng stayed inside for an hour, just about the time needed for a Strengthener to enhance a card, before leaving the room.

When he presented the repaired card, everyone was stunned.

They hadn't expected that a "disaster card" in the eyes of other Strengtheners would be successfully repaired by him, especially considering he was a rookie.

Even the black-haired woman respectfully handed him the Strengthener's certificate. "Congratulations, Master Card Master, your results are in. You are officially a Strengthener!"

Some of the Strengtheners, who had just been watching, couldn't believe their ears. "What? He just became a Strengthener and fixed a damaged card?"

Luo Sheng took the certificate and proudly waved the card in front of Wang Ke'ai. "So, Miss Wang, will you keep your promise now?"

She snatched the card from him, her face flushed with anger. Thinking about how someone dared to negotiate with him, she kicked Luo Sheng hard.

Then...

The Card Master Building echoed with loud screams.

Luo Sheng, dragging his luggage, felt the pain in his foot. He could only cry in frustration. Fortunately, the rich girl kept her promise, clearing his debt, giving him two thousand yuan, and handing him the apartment keys.

He had heard it was a super-luxurious apartment near the academy.

Inside, there was a bathtub, a 70-inch LCD screen, a soft, luxurious bed, a spacious balcony, 1000M broadband, and a cleaning service by beautiful women.

"But... could you at least give me a ride?" Luo Sheng sighed. The apartment was at least an hour's walk from the Card Master Building.

Thankfully, as a Strengthener, his physical abilities were far beyond those of ordinary people, so the long distance wasn't a problem.

Just then, his phone buzzed with a message:

[Dear Luo Sheng, congratulations on passing the Strengthener certification! Your evaluation is excellent, excellent, excellent! You have won a random card draw from the academy! The Card Master Alliance and the academy respect your choice:]

Reply "TF" to reveal, or "TD" to keep it hidden.]

Luo Sheng thought for a moment, then typed "TD" to keep it hidden.

He wasn't planning to join any factions yet, and revealing it wouldn't make sense. Besides, he didn't know if other factions would try to recruit him. Without enough information, Luo Sheng decided it was better to stay low for now.

But just then, he noticed someone was tagging him in the forum.

He opened the second Card Master Academy forum.

A post titled "How to Evaluate the Rookie Strengthener Who Shamelessly Conned the Goddess Wang's Money, Leaving Her Exhausted" appeared, featuring a handsome photo of him and an angry expression from Wang Ke'ai.

And it was posted in the "Wang Ke'ai's Fan Club."

[XijingHot: "@Endless Life, come out and fight me! I'll crush you!"

ILove∑∑: "@Endless Life, don't think just because you're a Strengthener, you can do whatever you want. How dare you treat my Goddess like this? I'll never forgive you!"

LoneGirlInTheAlley: "I'll beat you up at the school gate on Friday!"]

Luo Sheng: "..."

"Endless Life" was his online name.

He had just hidden his Strengthener identity, and the next moment, it was exposed.

Everything was falling apart. So tired.

Luo Sheng immediately muted his phone and spent the next hour traveling to the most luxurious part of Ping City, Wanghou City, where his new apartment was located—Room 302.

When he opened the door, he found Qin Jianjia sitting on the sofa, applying eyeliner.

Luo Sheng: "..."

Qin Jianjia: "..."

Luo Sheng stepped back and looked at the doorplate to confirm it said "302" before coming back in.

Luo Sheng: "..."

Qin Jianjia: "..."

At this moment, he wanted to ask: What should I do if I open the door and find myself living with the so-called Goddess? Online help, urgently needed!

Qin Jianjia was staring at him fiercely.

Luo Sheng scratched his nose and tried a bit of low EQ:

"Hey, what a coincidence, have you eaten?"

Qin Jianjia furrowed her brow and coldly asked, "How did you get in?"

"Miss Wang Ke'ai rented me the apartment," Luo Sheng showed her the keys.

As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Jianjia took out her phone.

A phone call was made, and soon they heard Wang Ke'ai's voice on the other end.

Qin Jianjia, angry, said, "How could someone have the key to my apartment?!"

"Well, there wasn't enough space, and I promised him, so I had to make do. Besides, you both have similar personalities and will get along just fine. It's a duplex with plenty of rooms. Just deal with it." Wang Ke'ai's sarcastic tone came through the phone.

The two argued for a while, then Qin Jianjia hung up the phone.

She glared at Luo Sheng with hostility, as though ready to eat him alive.

"She's so scary..." Luo Sheng swallowed hard.

So this is the Goddess in everyone's eyes, huh? A super tigress. He felt like asking Wang Ke'ai not to rent him a room.

Thinking about it, Luo Sheng longed for his Acoley card, which gave him a sense of security.

"What are you doing?"

"Dividing our space," Qin Jianjia replied.

She used the card "Ma Liang's Magic Brush" and drew a golden line on the floor, marking the boundary.

Luo Sheng felt he could easily cross it, but if he did, she would sense it.

Done.

"The second floor is mine; the first floor is half mine," Qin Jianjia said, warning him: "Even though we're living together, don't expect anything to happen."

With that, she returned to her room, and Luo Sheng heard the "click, click" sound of a zipper being pulled.

Looking around the room, he saw the soft couch, large screen TV, kitchen, and balcony. Everything was neatly divided in half by the boundary.

"What an awful woman!" Luo Sheng clenched his fist but quickly relaxed and slumped in defeat. "Forget it, with my current strength, I can't win against her..."

After all, she was a bronze six-star card master, with countless cards, while he had only just become a card master yesterday. He would be no match for her.

His only motivation now might be to ride over her.

But he was also surprised. He didn't expect the Qin family's young lady to be living here.

Are all these rich girls so down-to-earth now?

Living in an apartment like this instead of a huge estate with hundreds of servants?

Looks like I still can't understand the desires of the rich.

Still, it's a good thing. If she can live here, I'll be safe from any scams. I can move in without worry.

After tidying up, he headed out to draw cards at the academy. His current thought: Get stronger, and take back control!

(End of Chapter)