Who told him to make the cards!

But no matter which level, even the lowest, as long as it is called "transcendental", it can be called genius.

Chen Zhi humbly inquired, "Is there anything even better?"

"Yes." Shen Qinglian paused briefly, glanced at him, and thought to herself that aiming too high was not a good thing.

But he still answered, "Heavenly Craftsmanship Level."

"Only three people in the history of the Holy Order Empire have received this evaluation."

"Without exception, they all eventually became national craftsmen whose names are etched in history."

"The most powerful of them once stood before the wreckage of an ancient space mothership for nine days and nine nights."

"On the tenth day, he saw the structure of the entire mothership clearly."

Whenever the deeds of this imperial craftsman are mentioned, Shen Qinglian can't help but immerse herself in them, getting goosebumps all over.

She couldn't imagine what kind of immense spiritual power could withstand such a massive legal impact without triggering a similar overall "sky ant effect."

Chen Zhi's expression turned somewhat strange.

Shen Qinglian noticed his change and assumed that he, like herself, had realized the difference between mortals and great people, so she said with a hint of comfort:

"Don't be discouraged. The Holy Order Empire has a population of one billion, and only three people have reached the Heavenly Craftsman level."

"There are only tens of thousands of Trans-Domain level beings."

"Geniuses are, after all, only a minority."

“You can also develop your potential through learning later in life.”

"..."

Chen Zhi remained silent, but simply raised his head again.

This is the second reason why he has a habit of looking at the moon.

At this moment, the moon still hangs quietly in the night sky beyond the crack.

Others thought it was just the moon.

But in Chen Zhi's eyes, the moon was a golden mark at the center of a giant tarot deck.

Countless pale silver card outlines are hidden in the depths of the night, piecing together a card array that resembles a celestial net, so vast that it almost covers the entire night sky.

Countless fine lines extend outwards from the moon, connecting tides, dreams, life, and night.

They flowed slowly, sometimes shimmering, like a living creature that had been sleeping for millions of years, occasionally shaking off its feathers.

Chen Zhi had always believed that he would be able to see these things once he became a card maker.

So, after all this, it's "talent"?

The greatest craftsmen in history only saw one space mothership clearly.

But he saw the entire moon?

Chen Zhi remained silent for a long time.

Could it be that……

Am I a fucking genius?

Chapter 10 The Old Man

"So, what can you see?"

Shen Qinglian looked at Chen Zhi.

People with Fire Emblem-level talent generally have the potential to learn card making and become card apprentices.

However, "Card Master" is just a title for beginners in card making. They can only make simple life cards like energy cards and cannot perform complex operations such as splicing and modification.

Shen Qinglian guessed that Chen Zhi's talent should be more than just the Fire Pattern level, but possibly the Artifact Structure level.

Even at the array level.

It is truly remarkable that such talent could emerge from a barren mining area.

Shen Qinglian's eyes were clear, but her face was cold, which made her gaze, which was simply meant to express seriousness or politeness, take on a scrutinizing quality.

Of course, Chen Zhi couldn't say that he saw the entire moon.

Regardless of whether Shen Qinglian believes it or not.

His relationship with this noblewoman was merely that of business partners engaged in a transaction, far from being one of genuine intimacy.

Admittedly, Shen Qinglian gave him a good impression.

Especially since I had just personally treated his wounds.

This young girl had almost none of the arrogance and haughtiness that stereotypes of a noblewoman should have; she was not at all haughty.

But she wasn't honest.

At least that's how Chen Zhi sees it.

So he thought for a moment and then simply said, "I can see the lines on your face."

Shen Qinglian: "?"

She stood up instantly and took two steps back.

“I think the real Miss Shen must be even more beautiful than she is now?” Chen Zhi played the role of someone with high emotional intelligence.

Yes.

The exquisite and beautiful face he saw at that moment was not the girl's true appearance.

Chen Zhi had already noticed it when he first made eye contact with Shen Qingzhi at close range in front of his card replacement stall.

What normal person would have card-like lines on their face?

It could only be that Shen Qinglian used a card that could change her appearance.

She didn't want the people in the mining area to see her true face.

The only strange thing was that when they were in the mine, some insects landed on Shen Qinglian's face, crawled around, but never bit her.

Perhaps this card is of a higher level, and the inexperienced Mineral Eater couldn't smell it?

As for the reason why Shen Qinglian did this...

Chen Zhi couldn't guess, and he was too lazy to guess.

It does not matter.

He knew that this noblewoman's mind was not as simple and innocent as she had appeared along the way.

Shen Qinglian neither admitted nor denied it, but only gave Chen Zhi a deep look before turning and walking away.

Such keen observation skills allow them to see through even a fourth-tier cosmetic card.

It seems this guy is truly an array-level being.

Liu Bai, who had been meticulously examining the details of the ore chamber, had almost finished recording everything.

Shen Qinglian walked over, took the card Liu Bai handed her, and began to review it.

Chen Zhi was a little disappointed again.

He was quite curious about Shen Qingzhi's true appearance.

That's just how people are; the more you try to hide something, the more I want to see it.

Unfortunately, the girl showed no intention of removing her mask, and Chen Zhi couldn't very well say he wanted to see it; that would be too presumptuous.

Let's leave it at that for now.

Chen Zhi took out a hard biscuit from his bag, took a couple of bites to slightly satisfy his hunger, and then looked up at the moon again.

Time passed little by little.

Chen Zhi closed his eyes.

Consciousness also drifted into the distance.

……

When I opened my eyes again.

The ore chamber, the flowing bluestone, the boundary crystal, and the corpses scattered all disappeared.

Chen Zhi appeared in a silvery-white space.

The entire space is nearly perfectly spherical, with curved walls on all four sides.

No matter which direction he walks, the wall in front of him will naturally turn into the ground, while the original ground will rise up behind him and become a wall.

It feels like a hamster riding a wheel.

These walls are covered with legal patterns.

Densely packed, interconnected and overlapping, shimmering with hazy starlight, it resembles a winding ocean of stars.

If you lay them flat, you'll find that these patterns are exactly the same as those hidden behind the moon in the depths of the night sky.