Frustrated.

At this moment, Li Zibao's mood could only be described in two words: very frustrated.

Although he wasn't a student specializing in cube cards, he still had a strong interest in them.

During this summer vacation, he unintentionally acquired a C-level card.

This card was strong, not just ordinarily strong.

[Gambit Messenger] -10 points

Attack 5, Defense 5, Range 1

[First Reveal]: Gambit Messenger can only be revealed in the first round

[Winner]: If the opponent's actual total score is lower than yours, then Gambit Messenger gains +5 to attack/defense

[Draw]: If the opponent's actual total score equals yours, the values of Gambit Messenger remain unchanged

[Loser]: If the opponent's actual total score is higher than yours, this match is automatically forfeited

As everyone knows, in a standard 1V1 card match, the maximum total points for both players' cards is 100 points.

However, some cards, due to their skills, possess actual scores higher than their face value.

To put it bluntly, they carry skills that reduce points.

This card, [Gambit Messenger], wagers that the opponent's actual total score is lower than his own.

If it weren't for the overly harsh "automatic forfeit" condition, he believed this card could at least be classified as a B-level card.

Upon learning that his opponent was a new student, Li Zibao decided to play this card.

Because a new student's card pool is quite predictable.

Or rather, the source of a new student's cards holds no surprises.

There is only one place, South Forest.

In his impression, the South Forest didn't produce cards with actual scores higher than their surface values, cards that reduced points.

That was the fundamental reason why Li Zibao was confident in playing the card [Gambit Messenger].

Moreover, to be cautious, he equipped all his point-reducing cards, pushing his actual score to 107 points.

He thought he could rely on [Gambit Messenger] to show off in front of his classmates.

But unexpectedly, he triggered [Loser]?

(How many points are on his table exactly?!)

This was the question plaguing Li Zibao.

How could a new student possibly assemble a card set with a score higher than 107 points?

This was utterly ludicrous!

"What just happened?"

"This... this is so incredible, isn't it?"

"What did he reveal, that led to the opponent's sudden defeat?"

"This new student's card set is probably far more formidable than we imagined!"

The spectators who moved closer again were repeatedly amazed.

Unfortunately, the excessive explosion just now absorbed all the attention, leaving no one to carefully observe the card faces.

Now that the match was over, they couldn't see even if they wanted to.

"..."

Listening to these comments, Li Zibao remained silent.

The crowd's reaction was, of course, entirely different from what he imagined.

These praises were supposed to be his.

(If they knew I self-destructed...)

(That would be too embarrassing.)

Thus, Li Zibao devised a plan.

"Li Pu, your card is truly strong."

"I admit I'm not as good."

After saying this, he feigned a formal gesture before leaving the card table.

"What does that mean? So did Li Zibao recognize what card it was?"

"Oh dear, now I'm even more curious."

"Hey, Li Zibao! Just tell us what that card was!"

As soon as Li Zibao entered the crowd, some familiar classmates pursued him with questions.

"No comment."

"Otherwise, it would be too unfair for Li Pu."

Li Zibao assumed a righteous stance.

I can't just tell you I self-destructed.

The statements from the person involved are naturally quite convincing, so everyone's gaze toward Li Pu now carried a hint of apprehension.

Especially those classmates who had been eager to step up, all started hesitating.

"..."

In silence, Li Pu remained silent.

To be honest, he didn't realize what was happening at first.

Because he had only chosen to reveal a simple mushroom card.

But watching the senior's poor acting, he thought he understood.

Then he connected it to the name Li Zibao, and, well, "Zibao" sounds like "self-destruct."

This made him a bit upset.

Because this wave of showing off wasn't orchestrated by him, it was handed to him, and he didn't want to admit it.

The key thing is, he just wanted to play a proper game of cards.

But looking at the atmosphere, it seemed no one dared to come up and be his opponent!

"So, this Li Pu's card set is really that strong?"

Watching Li Pu in front of the card table, Chang Shoushang asked Wu Guinan in bewilderment.

"I don't know either; I didn't even know he played cube cards."

Wu Guinan answered honestly.

Apparently, the two were deceived by Li Zibao as well.

It's undeniable; the current situation temporarily fell into a stalemate.

Li Pu had just gained one victory and certainly didn't want to step down.

After all, he also wanted to see how long he could keep his streak going, not to mention there's a prize.

The students below, however, dared not step up to challenge him.

Because the explosion at the card table earlier was frighteningly impactful.

You see, in each market's card competition, everyone only gets one chance.

No one wants to jump in and be cannon fodder, walking away before revealing any cards.

"Hmph, a bunch of cowards."

But at this moment, someone finally broke the stalemate.

"Can't any of you think it through? How could a card game exist that instantly blows up the opponent's cards?"

"And clearly, no ace cards were revealed just now; how was there an automatic defeat?"

"There must be something fishy going on; can't you all figure that out?"

A girl dressed in a sporty, youthful style came to the card table, mocking the crowd.

"Besides, how strong can a new student's card set be?"

"That card must require special conditions to activate."

"I don't believe it works every time, let me test it out!"

She had indeed spotted the key issues and went directly to the heart of the matter.

Since the self-destructor was gone, there was, of course, no way it could explode this time.

"Wow, it's Xiong Paipai!"

"Isn't she from Cube Card Pro, why is she stepping up now?"

In the crowd, someone identified the girl.

She was a second-year student from the Life Cube Card Pro, with a bit of fame among her peers.

However, not many knew her real name, only her surname Xiong, and her nickname Xiong Paipai.

"After all, no one else dares to step up."

"Beat me, and it counts as four consecutive wins for you."

"What do you say, kid?"

Such a no-challenger situation occurs sometimes, so Xiong Paipai's action wasn't against the rules.

"That's more than perfect for me."

Hearing this, Li Pu's eyes gleamed.

Four consecutive wins mean 1000 Crystal Coins or equivalent D-level materials.

This round, I must win.

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