Who said this card is outrageous?

Whether it was Xu Jing, Mo Yuncheng, or Lin Jiming, they all said that although they knew some methods to increase the speed of mental energy recovery, either the actual effect was relatively average, or there were certain learning thresholds or inheritance requirements.

Because something this good, something that can be used for a lifetime, is definitely not something that can be easily given to others, not even Lin Jiming.

This cannot be obtained through so-called "promises"; it requires paying a real price.

However, the three of them were in agreement that the best way to increase the speed of mental energy recovery was to cultivate diligently and raise the upper limit of their mental energy strength.

It is also the most orthodox method.

Chapter 155 Departure, Hezhou City (Two chapters today)

Zhang Che had to inform Wang Guofu about leaving Binhai City, and he also hoped that Wang Guofu could help look after the house after he left.

Another piece of good news I haven't had a chance to tell him yet is that I've successfully advanced to the intermediate-level extraordinary rank.

Inside the card shop, after hearing the two pieces of news Zhang Che told him, Wang Guofu's expression was quite complicated: he was sad that his closest person besides his family was also leaving Binhai City, and he didn't know when they would meet again; he was happy that his friend's beloved disciple was exceptionally talented and had successfully advanced to the intermediate level of extraordinary at less than twenty years old, becoming a real "big shot".

Once upon a time, Wang Guofu thought that the great figures at the mid-level extraordinary level would only occasionally catch a glimpse of him from afar in a crowd, and that he would never have any interaction with them.

You never expected that one of your juniors would suddenly become such a big shot. You'd definitely be caught off guard.

"Sigh, if that stubborn old Cheng knew how successful his disciple was, he'd probably be overjoyed down there," Wang Guofu thought to himself.

He subconsciously wanted to say something flattering, but when he saw Zhang Che's usual silly grin, his respect for the "big shot" ultimately gave way to his familiarity with his junior.

After all, Wang Guofu had watched this kid grow up from a toddler, and they had gotten along so well over the years that it was hard for him to have any other thoughts.

"You little rascal, you've really made your master proud!"

Hearing this, Chang Cheh laughed even harder.

After expressing his feelings, Wang Guofu glanced at the shop with some reluctance, then quickly made up his mind.

He told Zhang Che that since Zhang Che was leaving, he had nothing left to miss in this city: "Didn't you tell me before that you wanted me to go to your sister Xinran's place? Then take this opportunity to say goodbye to this city..."

After saying this, Wang Guofu sat quietly in his chair, remaining silent for a long time.

As an old man approaching sixty, it's time for me to enjoy the pleasures of family life.

……

After making up his mind, Wang Guofu did not hesitate at all and immediately began to deal with the store and the various goods stored inside.

Zhang Che had already selected some of the high-quality extraordinary materials, since advancing to the fourth tier didn't mean he would stop making low-tier cards; he still needed to use the necessary materials.

Wang Guofu did not accept money, but wanted Zhang Che to make some suitable cards for his daughter and son-in-law.

Although he was not a superhuman, he had dealt with all sorts of superhumans over the years and had Cheng Shu, a card maker friend, so he naturally knew just how outrageous Zhang Che's cards that could reduce mental energy consumption were.

I didn't speak up before because I felt I lived too far from my daughter, and I figured I could wait until I needed her. Now that I'm planning to go and stay with them, this is the perfect opportunity.

Over the years, Wang Guofu has accumulated some wealth. With the money from selling his shop, he doesn't have to worry about causing trouble for his daughter even if he moves in with her.

On the contrary, this money will be a significant help.

This is also the reason why Wang Guofu was willing to leave Binhai City. He had been proud all his life, and he wouldn't really go out of his way to cause trouble for his daughter's family.

During this time, Zhang Che was not idle either. He basically spent all his time making cards until he expanded the liquid mental energy in his mind to the size of a normal water glass, which is theoretically the middle stage of the fourth level.

At this point, he could finally attempt to fuse a fourth-tier green card.

With the recipe in hand and all the materials available, Zhang Che tried several times. Although the success rate wasn't high, he still managed to accumulate a considerable amount of fusion materials.

The reason he was in such a hurry to improve his strength was that he wanted to personally send Wang Guofu to Hezhou City, where his daughter Wang Xinran currently lived, and also to meet his sister, who he had grown up with since childhood, who was not related by blood but was almost like a relative, as well as his little nephew whom he had not yet met.

Of course, there was another purpose that wasn't really an objective: to see if we could get some new card recipes from Hezhou City to enrich our own resources.

As for going to the provincial capital, Zhang Che explained his situation to Lin Jiming, indicating that he might go a little later.

Lin Jiming expressed his understanding, and Hezhou City is not far from Binhai City, and there are no particularly dangerous places along the way. Zhang Che's current abilities are sufficient to handle it.

Before leaving, Mo Yuncheng found Zhang Che and gave him a rather rudimentary meditation method.

The old man spoke in a very calm tone, saying that he had found this old thing while he was bored, and that it was just gathering dust here anyway, so he told Zhang Che to take it and use it.

Zhang Che flipped through a few pages and discovered that this meditation method could help him increase his mental energy recovery speed by about 10%.

The item wasn't exactly high-quality, but for someone who had nothing to his name, it was a lifesaver.

Zhang Che solemnly put the few pages of paper into his [Magic Pocket], then bowed deeply to Mo Yuncheng. The old man waved his hand without saying anything, but as Zhang Che turned around, he heard a soft sigh behind him.

"Be careful on the road."

"Understood. Please take good care of yourself. I will come back to visit you often."

……

The next morning, Zhang Che and Wang Guofu arrived early at the north gate of Binhai City.

They didn't tell many people about their departure, so the people who came to see them off were the same few people who had gathered at Zhang Che's house last time.

Although the separation of the extraordinary era was filled with reluctance, everyone was still young and there would be plenty of opportunities to meet again in the future.

Ruan Ruoshi stood at the back of the crowd, carrying a small bag. After the people in front of her said goodbye to Zhang Che one by one, she hesitated for a while before finally deciding to squeeze in front of Zhang Che.

She shoved the bag into Zhang Che's hand, whispered "This is for the road," and ran off without looking back.

Zhang Che opened the bag, inside were several delicate sandwiches and a packet of candy. He smiled and put the bag into a [magic pocket].

As he watched everyone leave, Zhang Che could still see Su Wanqing whispering something in Ruan Ruoshi's ear from afar.

The little girl's face turned bright red, she stomped her foot, muttered something under her breath, and then ran away without looking back.

"Why don't we go take a look?" Wang Guofu approached at some point, his eyes scanning Zhang Che closely.

“I know that Miss Ruan. She’s about your age and a talented superhuman. If you really like her, you must not miss the opportunity.”

Zhang Che felt somewhat helpless, thinking to himself, "Why do elders in every world seem to love pressuring me to get married? I'm not even twenty yet!"

He could only change the subject, vaguely saying "we'll talk about it later," and then pulled Wang Guofu to an open space, taking out the long-dormant alchemical off-road vehicle from his magic pocket, indicating that this would be their mode of transportation for this trip.

Chapter 156 The World Outside the City

Intercity transportation in the extraordinary era was unsurprisingly terrible.

If ordinary people want to visit other cities, they either need to be lucky enough to hitch a ride with a caravan or the city guards, or they need to pay to hire a superhuman to escort them. Otherwise, superhuman creatures are almost everywhere outside the city and can easily take a person's life.

In the above-mentioned modes of transportation, there will generally be no mid-level extraordinary experts in the team. Under normal circumstances, it would be quite good if there were three to five third-tier extraordinary experts leading the team.

Therefore, Zhang Che dared to take Wang Guofu on the road alone, and his biggest confidence came from having several cards in his hand that were equivalent to fourth-tier combat power.

Even Wang Guofu himself said that he never dared to imagine in his life that he would be able to receive private service from a mid-level superhuman.

If it were someone else, he might feel flattered, but if it were Zhang Che, Wang Guofu felt only pride.

……

Once fully extended, the alchemy vehicle has enough interior space for two adults to sit comfortably, though it might feel a little cramped.

But when you're traveling, there's no need to worry about these little things.

This is because the alchemy vehicle is powered by supernatural forces and doesn't have an engine, which requires a lot of space; otherwise, it really wouldn't be able to fit two adults.

Zhang Che took a second-tier crystal core and stuffed it into the power core, and the alchemy vehicle immediately began to "move" as if it had come to life.

A deep humming sound came from the bottom of the car body, the runes on the front of the car lit up with a pale blue light, and the whole car vibrated slightly, as if it had stretched.

According to the instructions, such a crystal core is only enough for the alchemy vehicle to travel about 100 kilometers.

The market price of a second-tier crystal core starts at around two thousand star coins, so the father and son were indulging in a little luxury.

"Get in the car, Uncle Wang," Zhang Che said, then sat in the driver's seat.

Tailmon was also summoned, leaping out of the magic circle and landing on the roof of the car. Its golden eyes warily scanned the surroundings, becoming a regular fighting force protecting the two.

Seeing this, Wang Guofu followed Zhang Che's example and opened the car door to sit in the back seat.

He had ridden in cars in the city before, but this was the first time he had ever ridden in an alchemical vehicle powered by supernatural forces. He couldn't help but start touching everything, and eventually even touched the carpet under his feet.

"This treasure must be very expensive, right? Where did you buy it?" Wang Guofu asked curiously.

"It's alright," Zhang Che replied vaguely. "I did something for the city before, and this is the reward they gave me."

Wang Guofu remained silent for a moment, without asking any further questions. He simply muttered, "What a promising young man," before continuing to study the alchemical patterns on the car door.

Seeing Wang Guofu's childlike demeanor, Zhang Che didn't say much, but simply started the car in the same way he had practiced before.

The runes on the control panel lit up, and the hum of the power core changed from low to high. The alchemy vehicle moved forward smoothly, and the speed quickly stabilized at about forty kilometers per hour.

The car's operation is not complicated; in fact, it's somewhat similar to the new energy vehicle that Zhang Che drove in his previous life.

However, considering the complexity of the wilderness environment, the alchemy vehicle's operating system is very simple, basically just start, stop, and a few simple gear shifts.

Overall, it's fairly easy to use; Zhang Che found it quite interesting.

……

The straight-line distance between Hezhou City and Binhai City is about 200 kilometers. However, considering the detours and avoiding high-risk areas, Zhang Che felt that the total distance he would need to travel would be no less than 300 kilometers.

At an average speed of 30 to 40 kilometers per hour, if all goes smoothly, we should arrive before tomorrow night.

The wind was biting, and the temperature in early spring was still around zero degrees Celsius. Fortunately, the alchemy vehicle had a built-in heating system, and the cabin warmed up within minutes of starting it.

Otherwise, Zhang Che himself could handle it, but Wang Guofu, that old man, would suffer a lot along the way.

The wilderness of the extraordinary world is certainly not as peaceful as one might imagine. Before even leaving the city, they encountered some low-level extraordinary creatures that appeared out of nowhere.

Several Tier 1 Swift Shadow Fangs darted out from the roadside bushes, trying to intercept the vehicle that they considered "fat."

But as soon as they rushed into the middle of the road, they were glared at by the Gatomon on the roof of the car. It didn't even make a move; it just stood up from the roof, its golden pupils slightly contracted, and an invisible pressure burst out from its body, immediately scaring the few Swift Shadow Fangs so much that they tucked their tails between their legs and turned to run away, several times faster than when they came.

First-order extraordinary beings were not even worthy of being considered by Zhang Che, so he ignored them.

Fortunately, there aren't many brainless guys like this. After all, the Alchemy Cart looks pretty intimidating. Many superhuman creatures that aren't strong enough can only watch from afar. Only a few are really stubborn enough to come up and die, and they were all easily dealt with by Gatomon.

A second-tier Crimson Feathered Owl attempted a sneak attack from the air, but Gatomon seized the opportunity and delivered a [Cat Punch] to the top of its head, instantly killing it.

We obtained three fine red feathers, but unfortunately, the red feather owl has not yet formed a crystal core inside its body.

Normally, from the second level onwards, extraordinary beings have a chance to condense excess extraordinary power into a solid within their bodies, which is commonly known as a crystal core.

Compared to the rifts teeming with extraordinary energy, the extraordinary beings native to Earth are rather lacking in this regard.

Then, while passing through a swamp, a Tier 3 Ironback Crocodile was lying in the middle of the road sunbathing. Gatomon jumped off the vehicle early and squatted in front of it for a few seconds, staring at it with its big golden eyes.