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

Lin Fan tossed his phone aside and began researching information about the [Mist-Hidden Ruins].

Generally speaking, rated dungeons have already been explored by the authorities, and corresponding danger levels have been assigned.

D+ level isn't high, but it's not a place for beginners to enter casually. The official website has a detailed introduction to the common strange types in the secret realm, as well as some precautions.

And most importantly, the entry requirements!

He read through each item one by one, his brows furrowing deeper and deeper.

1. Requires at least one Blue Domain Battle Card

2. Hold an officially issued card dealer qualification certificate

3. Secret Realm Insurance Required

4. You need to bring a bottle of mental recovery fluid.

5. No single person is allowed to enter.

As Lin Fan read on, his voice lowered.

Card Master Qualification Certificate? What's that?

He typed those words into the search bar, and the page redirected to the official website of the Jiangshi Card Driver Association, specifically the qualification certificate application page.

Application requirements: Complete at least one independent kill of a Green Domain-level Mysterious Being, and submit the kill process and a sample of the dropped cards for review.

Review period: seven working days; fee: 500 yuan.

And you even have to submit a "kill process" video? Who would think of filming a video before killing a monster!

Lin Fan rubbed his temples and scrolled down the page, where he saw a line of small print at the bottom:

If you cannot provide proof of an independent kill, you can take the Card Master Association's qualification exam.

The exam consists of two parts: theoretical knowledge and practical simulation.

Exam fee: 2000 yuan.

Exam date: 1st of the month.

The 7th! Lin Fan picked up his phone and glanced at it. Today was the 7th, and there were still about twenty days until the 1st of next month. He couldn't wait that long!

Lin Fan leaned back in his chair, staring blankly at the ceiling. Was he really supposed to carry a camera and search the streets for the strange things in Green Domain?

This is a matter of luck. Although strange occurrences have been more frequent these past few days, who knows if the next strange encounter will be tomorrow or next month?

"Knock knock knock"

A sudden knock on the door interrupted his thoughts.

Lin Fan put down his phone and went to the door. Qin Muyao was standing there, holding a bottle of milk. Her face was no longer showing the crying expression she had just had.

"Here you go." She handed the milk to Lin Fan. "I knew you weren't asleep because your light was still on."

Lin Fan took the milk, feeling its warmth in his hands. "Why did our Miss Qin think of sending milk?"

Qin Muyao walked straight in, pulled out a chair, and sat down naturally.

"What do you think? I paid the security fee, so I've come to see why the security hasn't been activated yet." She pointed towards the next room as she spoke.

Lin Fan then remembered that the [Netherworld] had not yet been opened.

He activated the [Netherworld] and covered Qin Muyao's room before casting a "take care of it" look at her.

"And next time we'll deduct your security fee!" Qin Muyao said with a light laugh.

Lin Fan knew she was joking; even if he really wanted to pay her, he didn't have the money to give her!

"What are you checking?" Qin Muyao glanced at the phone on the table. "Card Master Qualification Certificate?"

"You need a Card Master's Qualification Certificate to enter the secret realm." Lin Fan stepped aside to let her in. "I don't have one."

"It's okay, I have some. I'll take you in when the time comes!"

"Can we still bring people in here?" Lin Fan asked.

"Yes, the rules allow license holders to bring one assistant. You can be my assistant, right?"

Lin Fan breathed a sigh of relief, then asked again, "Are there any restrictions on assistants?"

"Assistants cannot act alone; loot dropped by kills counts as belonging to the certificate holder."

Qin Muyao paused, then waved her hand dismissively. "We can divide the loot privately; nobody cares anyway."

Lin Fan nodded: "Alright, as long as we can get in, that's fine."

After all, their goal was simply to collect some card materials and do a live stream on the side. As long as they could get in, the identity of the assistant didn't matter.

"When did you get your card master qualification certificate?" Lin Fan asked casually, taking a sip of milk.

Qin Muyao tilted her head and looked at him, a slight smile playing on her lips: "Guess how I passed the exam?"

Lin Fan raised an eyebrow. "The Qin family is sending someone to you..."

He didn't continue, but the meaning was clear; those who understand, understand.

Qin Muyao nodded and chuckled, "No matter what, I can take you in!"

Looking at her matter-of-fact attitude, Lin Fan couldn't help but sigh, "You rich people really can do whatever you want."

Qin Muyao rolled her eyes at him, stood up, and patted her clothes.

"Alright, stop being so sour. Whenever you have time, I'll go with you to register as an assistant and buy the secret realm insurance while we're at it."

Qin Muyao glanced at her phone and continued, "I still have two bottles of mental recovery fluid. I'll give you one later."

"How much? I'll transfer it to you."

"What are you going to do about it? Besides, do you even have any money left?" Qin Muyao had already reached the door, but she turned back to look at him. "Consider this as security fees for the next period of time."

The door closed.

Lin Fan held the glass of milk, which had cooled down a bit, and stood there for a while before suddenly laughing.

Having a rich person around isn't so bad.

He finished his milk, turned off the light, lay down, and his mind was filled with thoughts of the secret realm. He didn't know how long it had been before he finally fell asleep.

The next day, as soon as Lin Fan sat down at the company, Zhou Chen leaned over with a look that said, "You'd never guess."

"Brother Fan, guess who's back?"

As Lin Fan turned on his computer, he casually asked, "Who is it?"

"Xiang Qian," Zhou Chen said in a low voice, "that's the Master Xiang who was hospitalized because you angered him!"

Lin Fan paused, then turned to look at him: "What does his hospitalization have to do with me? Don't spread rumors."

"How can it be nothing?" Zhou Chen retorted confidently. "That day in the card-making room, you made a purple card on the spot, and then sent it to the hospital. Wasn't that because you made me angry?"

Lin Fan was too lazy to argue with him, but then he heard a commotion coming from the entrance of the internship area.

"Master Xiang is here!"

Good morning, Master Xiang!

The sound came from the doorway. Lin Fan looked up and saw Qian Zheng walking in, followed by three or four interns, as if he were some important person.

Xiang Qian was wearing a dark gray jacket with a high collar that covered half of her neck, along with a hat and sunglasses, making her stand out in the company.

However, what's most eye-catching is the cards in his hand.

Xiang Qian held the card as he walked through the company, attracting the attention of many people.

"Master Xiang, is this the new purple card you made?" An intern approached, his tone full of admiration.

Xiang Qian nodded, his voice a bit deeper than usual: "After a few days of seclusion, focusing on card production, I've finally made a breakthrough."

"That's amazing! Master Xiang is truly the pillar of our department!"

"The Purple Domain Card, there probably aren't many people in the entire company who can make it, right?"

Upon hearing about the Purple Domain Card, everyone in the company swarmed around Xiang Qian.

"Master Xiang, you've made the Purple Domain Card! Show it to us!"

"Yeah, show us!" Everyone started clamoring.

"What's so great about this?" Despite saying that, Xiang Qian still obediently activated the card.

"Um!"

Lin Fan also looked over there, but just as he summoned the card spirit, he sensed something was wrong.

An eerie aura! This feeling didn't come from the card spirit, but from Qian!