The Mysterious Card Maker: Starting with Zhang Jiao's Deification

Lin Fan, with Su Wanqing on his Red Hare horse, rode towards the city.

A streak of red light sped through the night, extremely conspicuous. The few pedestrians on the roadside couldn't help but look at them, the rate of people turning their heads to look was ridiculously high.

It wasn't that Lin Fan wanted to flaunt his wealth like this; it was just that most of the vehicles in the foundation's fleet had been destroyed in the strange tide.

If they really had to walk all the way, not to mention the possibility of encountering some remaining strange creatures along the way and causing unnecessary trouble, the most important thing was that by the time they got there, their legs would probably be ruined.

The journey there was relatively safe, with occasional sightings of the Card Association's patrol teams capturing fleeing monsters.

More than half an hour later, the two arrived at the nearest large hotel. The hotel was full of cars, and there was hardly any space available except for the roads.

Fortunately, Lin Fan, riding a horse, didn't have to worry about parking. He and Su Wanqing arrived at the hotel entrance, and Lin Fan put away the Red Hare spirit before they went inside.

As soon as he entered, Lin Fan frowned slightly. The hotel lobby was almost full of people, many of whom hadn't even brought their luggage and were sitting on the floor in the corner with their children, fast asleep.

The front desk staff could only watch these people lie on the chairs in the lobby, there was nothing they could do.

A somber atmosphere permeated the entire hall. Clearly, news of the strange outbreak in Jiang City had spread, causing unease among the crowd.

When people feel uneasy and fearful, they often subconsciously gather in crowded places because only by being among people can their fear be slightly alleviated.

Especially after this strange tide, most people obviously prefer to gather in places like hotels where the defense cards are always on rather than staying at home alone.

At least this place is safer than their home, which doesn't even have a defense card.

Lin Fan and Su Wanqing quickly went to the front desk to queue up. When it was their turn, the receptionist glanced at the computer and showed an apologetic expression.

"Excuse me, gentlemen, there's only one room left. Would you like to share?"

It wasn't that the receptionist was deliberately trying to match people up; it was just that the strange tide had caused more people to seek refuge in the hotel, leading to a shortage of rooms.

Lin Fan was clearly taken aback. He looked at Su Wanqing beside him, unsure of what to say.

Seeing that the two hesitated, the receptionist cautiously added, "If you two don't want it, there are other people in line behind you..."

"Yes." Su Wanqing answered without hesitation. She knew very well that if she left now, she might not be able to find a room at the next hotel. Besides, the smell of blood on her body was already becoming unbearable.

"Okay, the room rate is three thousand per night. How long are you two planning to stay here?"

"Three thousand!" Lin Fan was shocked when he heard this. The price was outrageous, almost the price of an ordinary defense card.

Lin Fan glanced at the lobby subconsciously, and only then did he finally understand why so many people preferred to crowd into the lobby rather than book a room.

It's not that they can't afford it at all, but the price is really not cost-effective.

After all, for most people, being able to stay within the hotel grounds and be protected by the defensive array is enough.

While Lin Fan was still feeling the pinch of the price, Su Wanqing readily paid the bill.

She then pulled Lin Fan towards the elevator, saying, "Let's go, I'm exhausted. All I want to do now is take a shower and go to sleep."

As soon as she entered the room, Su Wanqing went straight to the bathroom.

With a soft "bang," the bathroom door closed, and the sound of running water soon came from inside.

Lin Fan stood there, looking at the room, which was worth three thousand. It wasn't very big; a double bed took up most of the space.

Compared to the ruins of the foundation, the room felt exceptionally warm and safe under the warm yellow light.

Lin Fan's long-tense nerves finally relaxed at this moment, and a strong drowsiness surged up. He looked at the soft bed in front of him, lay down on it, and quickly fell asleep.

I don't know how much time passed.

In a daze, Lin Fan felt someone pushing him.

"Hey, wake up."

Su Wanqing's voice came to my ears.

Lin Fan opened his eyes and saw Su Wanqing, who had just come out of the bathroom.

At this moment, she was wearing a bathrobe, and water droplets on her still-damp hair slowly dripped from the ends of her hair onto her collarbone, then gathered and slowly slid into her deep cleavage.

The two were very close, so close that Lin Fan could smell the fresh fragrance on her body after her bath.

Lin Fan subconsciously shrank back, and couldn't help but ask, "Aren't you afraid I'll do something to you when you're so close?"

Hearing this, Su Wanqing showed no intention of backing away. With a slightly mocking expression, she moved even closer.

"What am I afraid of? It's not like I'm..." Before Su Wanqing could finish speaking, her foot suddenly slipped, and she fell headfirst into Lin Fan's arms.

Lin Fan instinctively shielded Su Wanqing, placing his hand on her waist, and the two pressed tightly together.

Lin Fan was also stunned for a moment. The sensation from his palm made him subconsciously want to let go, but he was afraid that she would lose her balance again, so he could only hold her firmly.

The two were so close that Su Wanqing's breath touched Lin Fan's face.

As their eyes met, Su Wanqing was the first to come to her senses. The events that had occurred when she was affected by the [Meilong Seal] flashed through her mind, and her ears involuntarily turned red.

She quickly sat up. "Let go! How long are you going to keep touching me? Believe me or I'll chop your hand off."

Upon hearing Su Wanqing speak, Lin Fan immediately released his grip, coughing somewhat awkwardly, "I was just worried you'd fall, that's why I protected you!"

Su Wanqing feigned composure, turning her head away before putting on a disgusted expression. "Go wash up, you stink!"

Lin Fan also quickly stood up, glancing at Su Wanqing, his eyes eventually lingering on her stunning figure, and he couldn't help but feel a little hot.

He strode into the bathroom and rinsed himself with cold water for a while. The icy water running down his forehead calmed him down a little.

When he came out of the bathroom, Su Wanqing was already asleep. She was lying on her side on one side of the bed, and the other half of the bed seemed to have been deliberately left for him.

Lin Fan stood by the bed for a while, then lifted the covers and lay down.

It would be a lie to say that he had no thoughts at all, since Su Wanqing had already reserved a place for him, making it hard not to overthink things under such circumstances.

But as soon as Lin Fan lay down, his hand accidentally rested on the center of the bed, and a cold sensation suddenly came over him.

He instantly regained his senses.

"Hiss!" He felt a sharp pain in his fingertip and abruptly pulled his hand back. A small bloodstain appeared on his hand. He looked at the bed in the light and saw a long knife lying horizontally in the middle of the bed.

"Who sleeps with a knife in the middle of their body?!"