My Card Beast Taming Game

A slightly aged voice came from the white ape. It sat down listlessly and leaned against its staff, dozing off.

Lu Qingning's expression was strange. "What an old monkey... I've never seen this card before. You didn't just pick the humanoid one, did you?"

"almost."

Zhou Chen gave a vague answer.

As is well known, humanoid cards are more expensive than other spirit cards. One important reason is that humanoid cards are easier to manipulate and more beginner-friendly.

Another reason...

It can only be said that perversion is everywhere.

Lu Qingning sighed, "Didn't you read any strategy guides or discuss it with your teacher and others before choosing your cards?"

"We discussed it, and I prefer it," Zhou Chen said without hiding anything. "It's quite strong."

Lu Qingning became interested upon hearing this, "How strong is it? Come on, attack my lion!"

She waved eagerly.

Zhou Chen obediently began to control the white ape.

One-star card creatures, having just "resurrected" from corpses, typically lack self-awareness and only begin to be considered "enlightened" at two stars.

However, the quality of enlightenment is closely related to the card's rarity.

Two-star bronze cards are basically no different from idiots, only slightly better than pure machine-made one-star cards. Therefore, trainee card masters need to remotely control them through mental power to perform various corresponding actions.

This undoubtedly requires cardholders to be able to multitask and be free from distractions.

A glint flashed in his eyes, and the White Ape King rose as if waking from a dream, swinging his staff and walking toward the Dark Flame Lion.

But its movements were lazy, like it was taking a walk rather than fighting.

Seeing this, Lu Qingning secretly nodded.

Don't be fooled by the fact that it's just about manipulating spirit cards to walk. Many apprentice card masters have difficulty even walking in a straight line at first, and their minds are full of distractions, causing the spirit cards to walk like they are dancing.

Putting aside everything else, Zhou Chen at least didn't make any basic mistakes.

A moment later, the approaching White Ape suddenly leaped up, quickly jumped behind the Dark Flame Lion, and suddenly swept his staff horizontally!

"twitter!!"

Bang!

With a dull thud from the collision of flesh and skin, the heavy body of the Netherflame Lion was forced to move several meters to the side.

"what?"

Lu Qingning let out a soft exclamation, and just as the White Ape was about to swing his staff a second time, she said, "That's enough, no need."

"Uh."

Zhou Chen relaxed, while the white ape scratched his head, sat cross-legged, and dozed off.

Lu Qingning looked at the white ape and nodded slightly, saying, "Its posture is good, which shows that you have worked hard. Its reaction is a little slow, but considering that you are a beginner and might not be able to control it, it is understandable."

Then, she began to point out Zhou Chen's problems, "But the two of you are not coordinated enough, and there are too many useless moves. The gaps in your attacks are too large, and it is obvious that your strength is lacking."

"Imagination! Controlling the spirit cards requires imagination! It's the most fundamental thing! You must ensure your mind is free of distractions and you don't think about so many other things!"

"Ah."

Zhou Chen listened very attentively, even though a large part of what he heard overlapped with the online course content.

After all, online classes cost money, while the other party is genuinely offering free lessons out of kindness.

Lu Qingning taught and demonstrated while having Zhou Chen do the same, until it was almost too dark to see and she felt quite thirsty before she stopped.

"You have some talent; at least you can understand human speech," she commented.

Zhou Chen: "..."

What kind of talk is that?

A compliment?

Before he could respond, Lu Qingning added, "Take some time to look at the illustrations of various spirit cards and monsters; it will benefit you."

"Ah."

Zhou Chen agreed.

Before heading home, she looked at the desolate land under the moonlight and suddenly asked, "Would you like to see fireworks?"

"what?"

Zhou Chen looked up following her raised hand, and then caught a glimpse of the Netherflame Lion suddenly raising its head, its flowing mane turning a blinding dark red, and Netherflame spitting out between its sharp teeth.

Boom—!!

The deep red flames, billowing with black smoke, soared upwards, trembling in the sky. Blooming lotus flowers of fire filled the night sky, displaying their destructive beauty.

He glanced at Lu Qingning, who had a calm expression, and after a few seconds of silence, said, "Thank you."

"Thank my grandma, she really likes you."

Lu Qingning waved her hand dismissively.

While her return today wasn't due to Zhou Chen, the time she spent guiding him and even taking him to the secret realm next week were all things her grandmother had asked her to help take care of.

"Thank you, thank you."

Zhou Chen nodded vigorously.

Lu Qingning turned her head slightly and said abruptly, "Try changing your personality. Be more outgoing and talk to people more; it will do you good."

"……Um."

"I'll come see you again when I have time. Your contact number hasn't changed, has it?"

"No, it's the same as before."

"I understand."

As the fireworks faded, Lu Qingning and the Netherflame Lion disappeared into the night.

Chapter 4: Game Dungeon

Zhou Chen took a shower after returning home.

Summer nights are just as hot. He and Lu Qingning had only been standing outside for a few hours when he felt his back sticky and uncomfortable.

"Shall we run a dungeon? Let's go, we can't disrupt the plan."

In the quiet house, Zhou Chen muttered to himself, finally deciding to go to the dungeon to grind monsters.

I have to keep grinding; I need to get White Ape's exclusive weapon as soon as possible, otherwise this African God of War card will be a waste.

Name: White Ape

[Race: Spirit]

[Rank: Bronze]

[Attribute: Nature]

[Rank: Two Stars]

[Status: In the process of spiritual awakening]

Active Skill - [Charged Strike]

"Accumulate power and unleash a powerful physical attack on a single enemy."

Passive Skill - [Combo]

"After you attack your opponent, your next attack's critical hit rate will increase by 30% (this effect does not stack)."

Critical Strike Build: African God of War

Back when Zhou Chen was still a newbie, he relied on it to beat level bosses and high-difficulty dungeons because he couldn't afford to spend money.

He has never been disappointed.

Furthermore, the current White Ape King is not yet at its full potential. At least until he obtains his exclusive weapon and advances to the Silver Card, the White Ape King will truly begin to exert its power.

Of course, it's quite useful at the moment, and its stats are at least better than 80-90% of the bronze cards on the market.

Once the White Ape King obtains its exclusive weapon, not only will its many basic attributes be greatly improved, but its passive ability will also change, and the African War God will begin to show its prowess.

Come on, come on!

He put on the tactical uniform he had specially bought, donned his helmet, slung his backpack over his shoulder, and stared intently at the game panel in front of him.

Clicking the Adventure feature brings up an event instance.

I don't know why all the permanent dungeons are gone, and only the event dungeons are left to play. Actually, Zhou Chen isn't picky, as long as he can play them.

Event instance: "The Monkeys Howl in the Forest".

[Remaining time: 100 days 10 hours]

[Beginner: Mischievous Monkeys in the Forest]

Challenge Level: One Star

Login confirmed!

A bright white light enveloped Zhou Chen and the rooster beside him, and the next moment they disappeared from the house.

In the house next door, Lu Qingning was eating oranges and chatting with her grandparents.

"Don't wrong me, it's always been him who's ignoring me, okay?"

The girl said unhappily, "Back in junior high, he wouldn't agree to walk home with me. When we met on the way, he acted like we were strangers. Don't I have any dignity?"

Grandma Lu chuckled and said, "Xiao Chen was shy when she was little, just like a little girl. She's not as outgoing as you."

"Even if you're shy, you shouldn't do this."

Lu Qingning unconsciously gripped the ground with her toes as she recalled how she stood at the door of Zhou Chen's classroom in junior high school and called him for a long time without getting a response, while other students stared at her.

"He's a card master now, so he'll be more outgoing."

Grandpa Lu said gently, "Zhou Chen's family used to have bad luck, but this year their luck has improved, and look what happened. Sigh."

"Alright~ Stop sighing, I'll take care of him."

Lu Qingning couldn't stand her grandfather's sentimental appearance, so she straightened her head and said, "Leave it to me, I will teach him."

The two elderly people couldn't stop smiling when they saw their adorable granddaughter.

Suddenly.

Grandma Lu said, "Your father's side..."

"I'm not going!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Qingning immediately bristled like a cat with its fur standing on end. "His side is full of scoundrels! I'd be subjected to all sorts of bullying if I went there!"

"...You're all grown up now. Talk to your mother and decide for yourself."

The old people looked at each other and said nothing more.

-

A silent forest.

Fully armed, Zhou Chen stood up with practiced ease, next to a rooster and a white ape.

"Day 10 of grinding, hoping for a drop!"

He bowed to the surrounding flowers, plants, and trees, praying for good luck in his upcoming dungeon crawling journey.

"The Monkey Howls in the Forest" is an early event dungeon in the game, and also the drop point for the African War God White Ape and his exclusive weapon.

Zhou Chen was lucky enough to obtain the White Ape card after clearing the game for the first time, but unfortunately, he couldn't get the matching exclusive weapon no matter what he tried.

If he weren't afraid to go to intermediate dungeons, he would have wanted to switch maps.

"We're counting on you again today, Chicken Bro!"

Zhou Chen looked at the rooster and cheered it on.