Marvel's Hogwarts Wizard

Chapter 271 The Second Move of the Deception Technique (Second Update)

After a few snacks and a few sips of black tea, the atmosphere in the pavilion, which had initially been somewhat tense, became more harmonious.

Jerry coughed, then asked Li Xiaolang in a gentle tone:

"Syaoran, can you tell me why you collect the Clow Cards? Sakura collects the Clow Cards because she accidentally let them go, so she made a promise with Kero."

Li Xiaolang quickly put down his tea and then explained:

"That's right. Clow Reed is practically a member of the Li family, and I grew up listening to Clow Reed's stories. I know every card very well, which is why I want to take back all the Clow Cards."

"Is that so? You think that because Clow Reed is related to your Li family, his Clow Cards should belong to your Li family, right?"

Jerry said it on purpose.

Li Xiaolang was stunned for a moment:

"That's not what I meant. I just feel like I should start collecting the Clow Cards!"

"Actually, Little Wolf, I can understand you very well. I don't think you are a selfish person, nor do you covet the power of the Clow Cards and want to possess them for yourself, which is why you collect the Clow Cards."

I think the real reason you collect the Clow Cards is simply because you admire Clow Reed and want to become a powerful mage like him, am I right?

Jerry looked at Li Xiaolang with a sincere expression.

Li Xiaolang felt something was off after listening, but what was said did indeed align with his own thoughts, so he subconsciously nodded.

Before Li Xiaolang could think too much, Jerry suddenly sighed:

"Little Wolf, actually, you and I are very similar, you know?"

"Looks a lot like it?"

Not only Li Xiaolang, but also Tomoyo, Sakura and Kero were stunned.

How are they similar? Their skin tones are completely different!

Jerry continued:

"You may not know this, but my initial purpose in coming to this town was actually to collect Clow Cards."

Because I grew up listening to the story of Clow Reed, I wanted to become a powerful magician like Clow Reed someday.

But after I sealed the first Clow Card, I changed my mind. Do you know why?

Why?

Li Xiaolang, Zhi Shi, Xiao Ying, and Xiao Ke asked in unison.

The three humans and one animal are now captivated by Jerry's story.

A powerful magician, driven by a childhood obsession, travels to a foreign land to search for the Clow Cards, but finding them changes the course of his life.

Why is that?

It's human nature... oops, it's morality... oops, so what is it because of?

Jerry looked at them, his eyes resolute, and slowly began to weave a story:

"Because when I got the first Clow Card, I suddenly realized that the Clow Cards were just magic cards created by Clow Reed. Even if I got all the Clow Cards, I still couldn't compare to Clow Reed."

Actually, seeing the Clow Cards already fulfilled my wish.

So at that time, a new idea came to me, a new goal: I wanted to create a set of even more powerful magic cards of my own. I didn't just want to be on par with Clow Reed; I wanted to surpass him!

"Create your own magic cards and surpass Clow Reed!"

As Li Xiaolang listened to Jerry's story, he felt as if he had been drawn into it himself. Indeed, he was no different.

Because of his pursuit of Clow Reed, he traveled to a foreign land. Could it be that he really did it all for the Clow Cards?

No, no, he should have a bigger goal, just like the other person: to create his own magical artifact and surpass Clow Reed. That's what he should be doing.

Li Xiaolang felt his blood suddenly boil.

He is Li Xiaolang, the most talented Taoist priest in the Li family this generation, and a genius whose talent is no weaker than that of Clow Reed, according to everyone in the Li family.

Collecting Clow Cards? That's something that little girl next to him should be doing. He should be like the powerful magician in front of him, creating his own magic cards and becoming an existence that surpasses Clow Reed!

"Kids, especially kids this age, are so easily swept away by their emotions!"

Jerry glanced at Li Xiaolang, his smile widening.

The first step in the art of deception is to use the language, gestures, food, and setting of your hometown to build rapport and trust.

The second trick of deception is to fabricate an identity and background that closely matches the other person's, tell a short story with a time, place, and people involved, and let the other person enter your story, guiding their thoughts through the story.

"So, I helped Sakura collect the Clow Cards and started studying them. Look, this is the result of my research!"

After Jerry finished speaking, he waved his hand and began to show all the results of his research on the Clow Cards over the past two months.

"You actually mastered Clow Reed's magic!"

Watching Jerry unleash the unique magic of the Clow Cards—"Shadow," "Rain," "Tree," and "Soar"—Li Xiaolang had no more doubts about Jerry's words.

In this world, anyone with magic or magical power can unleash a certain degree of magic and Taoist arts by following specific methods passed down from ancient times.

However, those who can create entirely new magic are the most elite beings.

Clow Reed is known as the world's strongest magician because he created many new spells and turned them into the unprecedented Clow Cards.

Jerry's ability to decipher the Clow Cards without resorting to any means demonstrates just how advanced his magical skills are.

However, Jerry shook his head with a regretful expression:

"It's not that simple. Although I have grasped some of the magic in the Clow Cards, it is still very difficult to fully understand them and create my own magic cards."

"Clow Reed is so powerful because he has combined Eastern Taoist techniques with Western magic, while I, although I have mastered most of Western magic and even created some new magic, know nothing about Eastern Taoist techniques."

Li Xiaolang's body stiffened again, and he frowned as well.

He then realized that surpassing Clow Reed was not an easy task, because he was only proficient in Eastern Taoist arts and knew nothing about Western magic.

Even if he masters Eastern Taoist arts to the highest level in the future, he will only be the strongest Taoist, and will never become someone who surpasses Clow Reed.

Hmm, this magician is proficient in Western magic, while he is proficient in Eastern magic. If the two of them could exchange and learn from each other, this problem would be solved soon!

However, the other party's strength is already top-notch, and they are already capable of creating new magic. Would they be willing to communicate with me?

Although he was the most outstanding disciple of the Li family and his strength was comparable to most Taoist priests, he was still far from being at the top.

"Mr. Jerry, I have an idea, I wonder if you'd be interested?"

Li Xiaolang looked up, gritted his teeth, and looked at Jerry with some anticipation.

Jerry turned his head and replied gently:

"Little Wolf, what do you say?"

(End of this chapter)