Chapter 55 - Damn!!!
Chapter 55: Damn!!!
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
The young lady left.
She left coldly.
“Your master is still quite charming, right?” Lu Ming turned his head and said to Xiaobai.
Looking at the silhouette of that lady who was leaving, Xiaobai felt a little doubtful. After thinking seriously, she actually nodded. “Master is truly very charming.”
“Hehe.”
Lu Ming felt a little smug.
Well, humans…
Those damn feelings of vanity…
That afternoon.
It had been very quiet in the shop.
Xiaobai was studying the lines whereas Lu Ming was gradually collecting knowledge and information about two-star Card Creators. There were many basic concepts and he had to take some time to digest them.
The lines on the new card were very difficult. He had to gradually learn them.
Lu Ming loved this kind of life very much.
Creating cards, reading, and an adorable Xiaobai. Wasn’t his life comfortable?
However…
In the evening, Lu Ming suddenly received a notification from the association. They hoped that he could make a trip to the Card Creators Association.
According to the association, they strongly condemned his behavior, saying that he was only taking money and unwilling to even register.
“Alright.”
Lu Ming hung up the phone.
Actually, it was not because he did not want to go. He was just feeling guilty. After all, he had demolished their testing area the last time… He was fortunate not to have been recognized at that time. This time, he would most likely be in danger if he were to go!
“My head is hurting.”
Little Lu Ming rubbed his forehead. “Xiaobai, look after the shop. I need to go out for a while.”
“Okay.”
Xiaobai waved her hands.
After leaving the shop, Lu Ming arrived at the Card Creators Association shortly.
Well…
At the doorstep.
Coincidentally, the manager of the testing department was on duty.
“Crap.”
Instinctively, Lu Ming wanted to leave.
What a joke.
“Lu Ming!”
The manager of the testing department was a step quicker than him. He chased him.
“Go away!
You have the wrong person!”
Lu Ming shouted loudly, “If you continue to come nearer, I am going to say that you’re assaulting me!”
The manager started sweating badly.
“I’ll stay put here. Is that alright?”
The manager said, standing ten meters away.
“Sure.”
Lu Ming nodded. “Speak. What is the matter? I don’t even know you.”
The manager of the testing department had nothing to say.
The manager smiled bitterly. “Don’t reject me first. Our branch just wanted to build a relationship with you. They heard that we have interacted before so they sent me here… ”
“Oh?”
Lu Ming heaved a sigh of relief. “Do I need to compensate you?”
“No need.”
The manager was speechless.
This Card Creator comrade’s temperament was really funny. Look at his reaction speed and the agility of his back jump. It could almost match those of Energy Warriors.
“That’s good.”
Lu Ming finally felt at ease.
“We invited you here this time mainly to register your identity,” The manager explained, “From now on, you will be part of the Card Creators Association. You can enjoy some perks and discounts. For example, when you make copyrighted purchases…”
“There is a discount for purchasing copyrights?”
Lu Ming was surprised.
“Of course.”
The manager explained, “Ordinary members will receive a ten percent discount. Occasionally, there are promotions at twenty or thirty percent off. Of course, these offers are given only to members of the association.”
It was no wonder…
Lu Ming was expressionless.
It was no wonder that he felt that something was not quite right about the statistics for “Leviathan” at that time.
This was such a con!
All of you are much more underhanded than steam!
“Oh, and this…”
The manager took out a small vocational badge.
In normal circumstances, there was a corresponding badge and identification certificate once vocational certification was achieved. There was an identification chip in the badge to allow for ease of identification.
It would be more convenient when one was outside.
Of course, an ordinary and low-level badge was just a small plastic nameplate. However, the one in the manager’s hand…
Lu Ming took a glance.
This small badge was actually textured in metal.
“This is a special honorary badge that is custom-made.”
The manager spoke in a low voice, “This kind of badge is very rare. Four grandmasters refined it continuously for three days to create it. It is extremely precious!”
Buzz—
Lu Ming took the badge from the manager.
A slight radiance emanated from its surface.
Lu Ming could even sense the energy in his body recovering more quickly.
“This is…”
Lu Ming exclaimed in shock.
“This is a badge that has a special function.”
The manager smiled, “It is also a coincidence this time. The association was furious about an independent game Card Creator leaving. It was just nice. This time, they could ride on your card to advocate the basic principles of card creation.
“I heard that the so-called independent game card creator alliance has already dissolved.
This is how this special badge came about.
This is the highest honor that can be given to a one-star Card Creator!”
The manager felt very emotional.
The four grandmasters tirelessly worked for a few consecutive days to create such an item for a one-star Card Creator. It was enough to tell the importance that he held for the Card Creators Association.
So, that was the situation.
Lu Ming looked very serious.
“You should be able to progress to a two-star Card Creator more quickly with this item,” the manager said.
“But I am already a two-star Card Creator.”
Lu Ming shrugged.
“Huh?”
The manager was a little puzzled. “You’re already two-star?”
“Yes.”
Lu Ming felt very helpless too. He quietly asked, “So, is it possible to invite those few grandmasters again and create a two-star badge for me?”
The manager’s face was black.
What did you take the grandmasters for? Do you think they can be summoned that casually?
Seemingly, there was no such possibility anymore.
Lu Ming was full of regrets.
One-star…
One-star… So be it.
Lu Ming conveniently hung the badge on his body. There was a faint flow of energy and he felt very comfortable. He could tell that the quality of the material used to make this small badge was extraordinary.
The manager led him to the association and began to introduce to him.
What was the purpose of the association?
Exchange of knowledge and information!
Communication!
Support.
At this place, the association could help you to handle the trifles of life so that the Card Creators could focus all their energy on card creation!
Over here, they provide assistants, middle-men and various kinds of amazing services.
“It is only right for a Card Creator to focus on creating cards,” the manager said.
After all, a person had limited energy. The Card Creator could create better cards if they were to put aside those trivial matters by passing them to someone else to handle.
These were the things that the association had always wanted to accomplish.
“Besides creating cards, they can handle everything else?”
Lu Ming was surprised.
“We are never stingy to genius.”
The manager was very proud.
“Do you also allocate wives?”
Lu Ming’s interest was piqued.
The manager smiled wryly.
This was a genius indeed. Look, even his thinking was out-of-the box.
The manager brought Lu Ming around twice and walked to the testing area eventually. He even deliberately stayed there for two minutes, refusing to let him leave.
“You really don’t need any compensation?”
Lu Ming sighed.
“No need, no need.”
The manager waved his hands continuously. “It is just that… ”
He moved closer to Lu Ming and said carefully, “Do you need to get a certification for the card that you tested the last time?”
Oh?
Lu Ming’s heart jumped a beat.
So, it was because of this!
He was feeling strange why the Card Creators Association would call him here at such a late hour! The manager even specially waited for him here! Certainly, this guy must have initiated this request!
Demolition Card…
After thinking, Lu Ming really could not certify it.
It was not impossible.
He dared not do so!
The Demolition Card was too special!
How was this card created?
It was integrated!
How was it made?
The Lighting Original Card? Or the power of the black cat?
Therefore…
He dared not even release this card! In particular, he dared not study this together with those grandmasters at the Card Creators Association.
It would be too dangerous!
Lu Ming clutched his head.
He was totally ignorant about this world and these magical forces. Before this, the only thing that he could do was to be cautious.
“I’m afraid I can’t.”
Lu Ming shook his head. “It’s still in the experimental stage. I can’t certify it.”
“Oh.”
The manager was a little disappointed.
He had been thinking about that card…
After all, for a one-star card to cause that kind of sensation, it must be a divine card! Likely, it was definitely not below the level of “Leviathan”. Hence, he was so anxious to come over to be a tour guide. It was sheer pity…
“Actually, it is also okay to certify… ”
The manager still felt a little indignant.
Lu Ming smiled and looked at him but did not answer.
“Alright.”
The manager did not bring up this matter anymore.
He then introduced Lu Ming to other services.
One had to say that the Card Creators Association had everything. From the exchange of card creating information to the trifles in life, they could settle everything else for you besides the allocating you a wife.
“No wonder so many Card Creators are bachelors for life.”
Lu Ming was filled with emotions.
“Oh, right. Do you have a wife?”
Lu Ming was curious.
He was the manager of the testing branch. He should also be a Card Creator?
The manager’s face was black.
“I’m very curious.”
Lu Ming asked, looking interested. “How do Card Creators like yourself who are forever alone resolve your physiological problem?”
Could you not bring this up?
“Also! Also!”
Lu Ming was very excited. “The illusionists can fantasize a wife for themselves. What about the Card Creators? Can they custom-make a “Girlfriend Card” or something?”
This Brother Lu was really petty… He could not afford to provoke him… Yes, he could not afford to provoke him.
He lowered his head and glanced at the time.
“Oh no, we are going to close the place soon.”
He hurriedly said, “Ah, I’m so sorry. Brother Lu. Come again when you have the time. Ha.. ”
“Fine.”
Lu Ming left with a smile.
Go straight to the point if you wanted the certification of the Demolition Card. Anyway, I will not give you that.
Well…
He was that petty.
Actually, the manager was quite a nice person. However, Lu Ming did not like him beating around the bush. He didn’t know why he had been plotted against.
All this while, homebodies never really liked interacting with salespeople.
Sometimes, when they were too affectionate, one would unknowingly feel a little guilty and apologetic. Hence, when the salesperson suggested spending more, one would feel embarrassed to decline. Thereafter, one would unknowingly spend a lot, only to discover that they had been conned later on. You could only simmer in your own anger then.
On the way home…
Lu Ming was still in a refreshed and soothed mood.
When he passed by some small hotels, he could see small cards flying all over. He even saw people picking up the cards and making phone calls.
What a powerful warrior!
Lu Ming gave a thumbs up!
The youngsters nowadays…
They were more daring.
Instinctively, he took a glance at the small card that flew over. There was a pretty girl on it and a contact number below. Tsk tsk…
What a familiar style.
However…
He was stunned by just one glance of it. Why did the girl on the card look a little familiar?
Wait a minute…
Lu Ming picked it up and took a closer look.
This looks…
Oh.
Eh?
Lu Ming widened his eyes.
Damn!
Wasn’t this Little Lu Ming dressed in female clothing!