Who said this card is outrageous?

There is no high school for superhumans.

Therefore, most young people with this ambition went to study in nearby larger cities. Binhai City was one of them, but it was not the first choice for the exceptional talents from Hezhou City.

Without such a powerful pillar, the number of mid-level extraordinary beings permanently stationed in Hezhou City is currently less than ten, and they are relatively evenly distributed among the city guards and adventurers' guilds.

Then there are those like Zhang Che, who are intermediate-level extraordinary beings who come here for a short stay for various reasons.

Chapter 174 A Moment of Beauty

Ji Xingchuan belongs to the Adventurers' Guild, so he has a better understanding of the mid-level extraordinary beings there; as for the City Guard, he has less contact with them.

He usually interacts more with the city guards' logistics and quartermasters, since his squad often receives cleanup missions from the city guards and needs to coordinate with the people who issue the missions.

And naturally, there wouldn't be any mid-level transcendent beings in these non-combat teams.

Therefore, Ji Xingchuan could only provide a few names, and they were all names that the city guards had openly identified.

Whether they have any hidden tricks up their sleeves is another matter entirely.

"However, there's one person you should keep an eye on." Ji Xingchuan's expression turned serious. "Among the mid-level transcendents in the Adventurers' Guild, there's a fourth-tier card master named Angie."

"A Card Master?" Zhang Che raised an eyebrow.

“Yes.” Ji Xingchuan nodded. “Lady Anqi is the vice president of the Adventurers’ Guild. You are a card maker, so you should have a lot in common with her.”

Zhang Che nodded thoughtfully.

Ji Xingchuan then added, "I've heard Lady Anqi say more than once that she wants to buy new cards, but she hasn't been able to find a suitable card maker to help her upgrade them."

At the mid-level of the extraordinary realm, many extraordinary individuals have developed their own unique combat styles. Especially for card masters, if they rashly add cards that are not well-suited to them, their combat power may decrease instead of increase.

The problem is that card makers can't be all-rounders; everyone has their own area of ​​expertise. Therefore, if a card maker wants to add new cards to their collection, they will inevitably have to go through a long search period.

"Yes, I understand." Zhang Che nodded, not delving deeper into the topic.

……

It was rare for Wang Xinran's family to have more than three people at the dinner table during dinner time.

The five people sat around the dining table, creating a lively atmosphere reminiscent of the Chinese New Year.

The table was laden with delicious dishes. Wang Xinran's cooking skills were as good as ever, with bright colors and a fragrant aroma that made one's mouth water just by looking at them.

Chang Cheh was still eating heartily.

He ate very quickly, because once he left, he wouldn't be able to taste this flavor for a long time.

"Eat slowly, no one's going to take it from you." Wang Xinran watched Zhang Che wolf down his food, unsure whether to be happy that her cooking skills had been recognized or to feel sorry for her younger brother who wasn't related to her by blood.

Watching Zhang Che eat with his head down, a sudden wave of sadness welled up in my heart.

Sigh, Xiao Che must be living a very lonely life now that Uncle Cheng is gone...

It was a kind of tacit understanding. Ever since Wang Guofu and Zhang Che arrived here yesterday, the father and daughter had never mentioned Cheng Shuyi, as if he had never existed, so as not to evoke Zhang Che's sad memories.

The father and son have depended on each other for so many years, they are practically like biological father and son. This kind of pain cannot be easily comforted by outsiders.

"Hehe, sis, is your cooking delicious?" Zhang Che grinned and replied, then picked up his bowl and continued eating.

His smile was carefree, and he looked exactly like the little boy in her memory. As Wang Xinran watched him smile, the bitterness in her heart slowly dissipated.

The familiar faces and food made Chang Cheh feel as if he had returned to his childhood.

Everyone was there then. He was the youngest, and a bunch of people doted on him. He didn't have much pressure, and he didn't have to worry about this or that. He ate and slept every day, and was very happy.

Even with memories of his past life spanning over thirty years, Zhang Che still felt nostalgic for this feeling.

Unfortunately, time cannot be reversed.

Unfortunately, this brief moment of reminiscence wouldn't allow Zhang Che to truly return to the past. So, by the time they finished eating and Ji Xingchuan was clearing away the dishes, Zhang Che had already put himself back into the present.

"By the way, sister, I still don't know my nephew's name," Zhang Che asked while teasing his one-year-old nephew.

Last year, when Wang Xinran sent a letter saying that she had given birth, she only included the nickname "Tuantuan".

Tuantuan sat in her high chair, chewing on a teething toy, her mouth full of drool. The little guy was fair-skinned, with eyebrows and eyes like Ji Xingchuan and a mouth like Wang Xinran; she looked chubby and very cute.

“Ji Xianheng,” Wang Xinran replied with a smile.

When she uttered that name, the maternal glow emanating from her was terrifying.

Zhang Che had never seen that smile on her face before; it was gentle and tender, with an indescribable sense of satisfaction, as if the whole world was contained within those three words.

Is this what it means to be a mother?

Looking at Wang Xinran's smiling face, Zhang Che suddenly felt a pang of emotion.

Before long, little Ji Xianheng was so sleepy that he yawned and his eyes closed, and the teething toy in his hand fell to the ground.

Wang Xinran picked him up, and the little guy tilted his head on his mother's shoulder, falling asleep within seconds. She then put the child in his crib in the master bedroom, tucked him in, and returned to the living room.

Taking this opportunity, Zhang Che inquired about Wang Xinran's current progress in strength.

"It's barely okay," Wang Xinran smiled and poured herself a glass of water. "But I'm still a little far from the third tier, and with the baby on the way, I don't know how long I'll have to wait."

Her tone was relaxed, but Zhang Che could hear the helplessness in it.

"Sigh, my talent is limited. I've been stuck at the third rank for five years and haven't been able to advance yet, so I've given up hope. I should have a child first, or it will be too late when I get older." Wang Xinran explained with a smile, her gaze inadvertently sweeping in Ji Xingchuan's direction.

She said this to Zhang Che, so as not to make him angry at Ji Xingchuan.

Zhang Che understood and said nothing more. Since this was Wang Xinran's own choice, he, as her younger brother, couldn't interfere in her family affairs.

"In that case, I'll organize the materials again in a couple of days and prepare some Tier 2 cards for you," Zhang Che said, tapping the table.

Wang Xinran's extraordinary profession is called Shadow Assassin, a melee class of assassin type.

This profession is somewhat related to mental strength, as it allows one to use mental strength to enhance stealth and burst abilities, but it's not very deep—it certainly can't compare to battlefield command like Zhu Yingqi's, which is centered around mental strength.

Therefore, even though she is already a relatively experienced Tier 2 Shadow Stalker, she still cannot use higher-level cards.

Even a third-tier green card is still too much of a burden on Wang Xinran's mental strength; forcing its use would only backfire.

Zhang Che had originally planned to give Wang Xinran the "Hawk Lady" painting he had made that afternoon, but now it was a bit inappropriate.

Let's try approaching it from other angles.

Chapter 175 The Harpie's Fate

Seeing this, Wang Guofu said, "If your sister can't use it, then give it to your brother-in-law. After all, they're family."

"This one……"

Zhang Che hesitated.

It's not that he's stingy, but he's worried that if a man uses the [Harpie Girl] card, he might not be able to control himself.

However, since Wang Guofu had already spoken, Zhang Che couldn't just refuse without saying anything, otherwise they would probably think he was stingy or dissatisfied with Ji Xingchuan.

After all, we just talked about the sensitive topic of having children.

"Ok."

Zhang Che sighed and took out a card from his pocket.

His movements were so fast that the other three people didn't even see him take out his card before they saw a blue light appear in the center of the living room.

An alchemical array spread out on the ground, its intricate patterns weaving into a perfect circle that illuminated the entire living room.

Then a tall, slender figure emerged from the magic array.

She had long, bluish-purple hair, and her face was exquisite and alluring, possessing a dangerous beauty.

But what truly captivates the eye is her attire: she is covered only by a few feathers and thin ribbons, barely concealing her vital parts; large swathes of her snow-white skin are exposed to the air, gleaming softly under the light.

However, compared to her alluring figure, the harpy's expression was unusually sharp, her gaze like a knife, and her whole body exuded a cold aura that kept strangers at bay, as if she were about to crack someone's head open at any moment.

Upon seeing this, Ji Xingchuan reacted even more strongly.

"careful!"

He stepped forward and blocked Wang Xinran's path, his eyes fixed on the eagle-woman, his face full of vigilance.

As someone who had personally experienced the previous battle, Ji Xingchuan knew that the only harpy who could look so human was the commander who had reached the mid-level transcendent realm.

So he subconsciously assumed that the harpy was the leader, or at least a monster of the same level.

But at that moment, the harpy woman completely ignored the other three, walked straight to Zhang Che, knelt down on one knee, and bowed her head in a submissive posture.

Looking down from this angle...

Ahem, this angle really exposes his strength.

Although Ahri's size is not bad in comparison, one is wrapped up tightly while the other only has a thin black ribbon covering the highlights. It is obvious which one has a stronger impact.

This is why Zhang Che didn't want to give the "Hawk Girl" to men to use.

It's not some kind of obsessive-compulsive disorder or possessiveness; it's simply a fear that summoning it might affect the fighting spirit of the user or other teammates.

……

Zhang Che briefly introduced the various abilities of the "Hawk Girl," then spread his hands innocently, indicating that that was how it was.

He assumed that Wang Xinran would definitely make him put the card away and prepare another card for Ji Xingchuan.

After all, what woman could tolerate her husband having such a...stunner by his side?

But Wang Xinran's next reaction completely surprised Zhang Che.

"Give this card to Xingchuan."

She made the final decision, her tone as calm as if she were saying that the weather was nice today.

"what?"

Now it was Zhang Che's turn to be dumbfounded.

The other two men had similar bewildered expressions.

Ji Xingchuan stared at his wife, then at the harpy kneeling before Zhang Che, his face clearly saying, "Are you sure you're not joking?" Wang Guofu's reading glasses almost slipped off his nose, and he quickly reached out to steady them.

Wang Xinran didn't take it seriously, and calmly gave her reasons: "The Harpy is not only a rare aerial unit, but also has strong combat power and two good talents. From any perspective, she is a valuable card."

Although there are some issues with its appearance, it seems that adventurers like Xingchuan, who make a living in the wild year-round, have no right to be picky.