12: High-end cards are too demanding in terms of operation.

As soon as Lu Yuan entered the classroom, he felt that the atmosphere was a bit off.

Many students’ gazes, whether intentional or not, fell on him, carrying curiosity, confusion, and a hint of an indescribable complex emotion.

The incident between Zhao Feng and him had clearly spread throughout the class, and moreover, the class monitor had brought even more explosive news—"Zhao Feng broke his leg!"

Although no one knew the specific details, everyone wasn't foolish; they naturally connected this incident with Lu Yuan.

After all, last Friday, Lu Yuan had aggressively confronted Zhao Feng.

The students' private discussions were in full swing.

"Have you heard? Zhao Feng had both his legs broken and is lying in the hospital!"

"Really? Who did it?"

"Not sure, I heard it was Lu Yuan."

"No way? Lu Yuan is usually such a coward..."

"I haven't finished yet. Maybe he found someone from outside the school—"

"But doesn't Zhao Feng have a triad boss outside of school? Who would dare to help with this?"

"Are you a contrarian, damn it? Is it that hard to let someone finish speaking in one breath?"

"I know, Wang Dezhu, you were the one who beat Zhao Feng!"

...All sorts of conjectures and rumors spread in the dark.

But without a doubt, Lu Yuan, the transparent person in the class, truly had his moment in the spotlight.

"Lu Yuan, are you... are you alright?" Wang Shanliang, the chubby guy next to him, leaned over and asked.

He was one of the few people in the class who had a decent relationship with the original owner; he was kind-hearted, honest, and a bit timid.

He was also one of the few people who got bullied.

"What could be wrong with me?" Lu Yuan smiled. "Didn't you see me sitting here perfectly fine, without missing an arm or a leg?"

"That's good, that's good..." Wang Shanliang gave an honest smile, then lowered his voice, "But you need to be careful with Brother Feng."

Wang Shanliang pondered for a long time but didn't believe that Lu Yuan was the one who broke Zhao Feng's leg.

He couldn't even imagine such a thing, it was even less likely than Nickname turning over a new leaf and becoming his girlfriend.

"I know, thanks." Lu Yuan patted his shoulder. "If anything happens in the future, tell me, I'll protect you!"

Lu Yuan ignored these discussions.

He took out his card theory textbook and began reviewing basic knowledge.

The first two theory classes were uneventful.

Then came the third period, the Card Master practical class.

The main content of this class was practicing the basic control of Source Power.

For example, condensing Source Power into specific shapes or maintaining the stability of Source Power output.

This was crucial for a Card Master's precise summoning and command of spirit beasts; in layman's terms, it meant summoning spirit beasts or using skills with less Source Power.

Homeroom Teacher Qian Jing stood on the podium, demonstrating several basic Source Power shaping techniques.

"Everyone, watch closely. This is the most basic condensation of a Source Power sphere, requiring stable form and uniform energy..."

A pale blue orb of light appeared in Homeroom Teacher Qian Jing's hand, floating steadily.

"Next, try to stretch the Source Power into a line..."

The light orb transformed, becoming a slender line of light.

"Alright, now everyone practice on your own. Pay attention to feeling the flow of Source Power, control it precisely, and don't waste it..."

The students began to try one after another.

For a time, various colored lights flickered in the classroom, but most were crooked or unstable in brightness.

Lu Yuan also reached out his hand, mobilizing the Source Power within his body.

Although 77 points of Source Power wasn't much, through the subtle influence of the Raging Waves Sea Soul's original connection, his perception and control over Source Power were significantly stronger than before.

His mind stirred slightly.

A pale blue glow appeared in his palm.

This glow was much more solid and stable than those of the other students.

He didn't rush to shape it but carefully felt the flow of Source Power, trying to compress and extend it.

Wang Shanliang next to him watched in astonishment.

"Holy cow, Lu Yuan, how... how did your Source Power control become so powerful?"

Lu Yuan's performance also caught the attention of Homeroom Teacher Qian Jing on the podium.

She walked over, looked at the stable, condensed light orb in Lu Yuan's palm, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

"Lu Yuan, your Source Power control... has improved greatly." Homeroom Teacher Qian Jing was somewhat surprised, "What star level are you now?"

"Reporting, Teacher, 7 stars." Lu Yuan replied, "To be precise, 77 Source Power."

"77?" Homeroom Teacher Qian Jing was even more surprised, "To have this level of control is very good. It seems you put in a lot of effort during the summer vacation."

She then instructed, "Try a more complex shape, for example... a pyramid?"

"Yes."

Lu Yuan concentrated, and the light orb in his palm began to change.

The edges gradually became sharp, eventually forming a stable, faintly glowing blue pyramid.

Although it was just the simplest three-dimensional shape, its stability and energy uniformity far surpassed that of other students in the class.

Many students who were originally whispering fell silent at this sight, looking at Lu Yuan in shock.

This was not something that could be achieved by sheer luck; precise control of Source Power was a genuine manifestation of one's own ability!

Homeroom Teacher Qian Jing nodded in satisfaction, paying serious attention to this student in her class for the first time. Lu Yuan... Lu Yuan, a very unfamiliar name, but with his current demonstrated mastery of Source Power, he was easily reaching an excellent standard.

Moreover, 77 points of Source Power was not low for a regular class; why hadn't she noticed this promising talent before?

"Very good, keep up the hard work, and strive to break through to 8 stars soon."

"Oh, and Student Lu Yuan, come to my office during evening self-study."

Lu Yuan withdrew his Source Power and nodded, "Understood, Teacher!"

He pondered that this level of control might be far from enough to activate the Raging Waves Sea Soul.

Or rather, with his current state, he couldn't even support the Raging Waves Sea Soul's burst.

He would be exhausted after two or three skills.

"Sigh, high-end cards still demand too much operation." Lu Yuan sighed, raising his level was urgent... In the outskirts of Jiangcheng, inside a smoky underground billiard hall.

Zhao She hung up the phone with a gloomy expression.

"Damn it!" He slammed his fist heavily on the table, making the billiard balls scatter. "Useless! A bunch of useless people!"

A woman in revealing clothing next to him flinched in fear.

"Brother She, what's wrong?"

"Can't find anything!" Zhao She irritably ran his fingers through his hair, "That kid's information is as clean as a blank sheet of paper! An ordinary working-class family, both parents are honest laborers, and he's usually a punching bag at school. How could he suddenly get a gold card?!"

He had sent people to investigate Lu Yuan's background, but the results only made him more confused and uneasy.

The less problems they found, the bigger the problem was!

That gold card seemed to have appeared out of thin air!

This was illogical!

"Could it be... he got lucky, like he picked it up?" The yellow-haired subordinate guessed.

"Picked it up?" Zhao She sneered, "The fact that you can say something so idiotic means you're no longer fit to be my subordinate."

He kicked the yellow-haired man in the stomach, sending him sprawling to the ground, "Get out! Get out of my sight! Useless trash!"

The yellow-haired man scrambled out. Zhao She panted, pacing back and forth, his eyes shifting between light and shadow. Picked it up? Impossible! cards all have energy fluctuations and spiritual imprints; not just anyone can use them if they pick them up, let alone a gold card.

Someone behind him? But who would give a useless student a gold card? What for?

"A-Wei!"

No one responded. Only then did Zhao She remember that A-Wei had already run away, and might have even left Jiangcheng.

"A-Hu!"

Still no response... "Damn it, Zhao Feng!" As soon as the words left his mouth, he remembered he had just broken his cousin's leg the night before, and he was probably still in the hospital getting it set.

Zhao She was speechless. He looked around, and besides the trembling woman on the billiard table, there was only the little yellow-haired guy left.

"I... you motherfucker."

He looked towards the door and yelled into the air, "Yellow-hair! Get your ass back in here!"

The yellow-haired man scrambled back in.

"Keep a close eye on that kid, Lu Yuan!" Zhao She's voice was icy, "Where he goes after school, who he meets, every single move, report it clearly to me!"

"Oh, and if he dares to leave Jiangcheng territory..."

"Notify me immediately!"

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