Resources are monopolized, what can I do about my unlimited access card?

"Then what's going on with your strength? How come you're only at Silver Rank 1?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Qihuang's expression changed abruptly, a hint of barely perceptible anger flashing in her dark eyes, her tone carrying an innate arrogance: "My original strength had already reached the legendary realm."

Gu Ye could hear the arrogance in her tone that came from her strength, but she had the right to be arrogant.

She changed the subject, her tone filled with disdain for Gu Ye: "As for why you're only at Silver Level 1, it's because your strength is too trashy, so my strength is limited to Silver Level 1."

"Uh..." Gu Ye's lips twitched, ignoring her sarcasm, but inwardly he thought to himself, "So this is my fault after all?"

"Does that mean if I level up, you'll also regain your strength?"

"More or less!" After all, Gu Ye still wanted a top-notch enforcer! Seeing his excited expression, Ye Qihuang seemed to have thought of something. Her eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a dangerous aura, and she asked in a deep voice:

Are you thinking about something bad?

Coming to his senses, Gu Ye noticed her pale face. Remembering that she was once a legendary senior expert, he felt a little intimidated and quickly replied, "It's nothing!"

"One last question!"

"Hurry up and ask!" Ye Xihuang replied impatiently.

Why did you jump right on me?

Upon hearing this question, Ye Qihuang hesitated slightly, but considering that Gu Ye would find out eventually anyway, she decided to confront him directly.

"God, I need to break through to divinity..." Ye Xihuang pursed her red lips and looked at Gu Ye with complicated eyes. After all, it was for the sake of divinity that she had unfortunately signed a contract with him.

"But you possess that divinity."

Upon hearing this, Gu Ye noticed a crucial point: Yan Shuangling and the others who were with him at the time had also used divine cards.

"Wait a minute, why did you choose me? Yan Shuangling and the others also possess divinity!"

"It's different!" Ye Xihuang shook her head, looking at him seriously.

"The divinity you mentioned, such as Yan Shuangling's, is all contained within it and is extremely weak. But your divinity is chaotic, disordered, pure, and vast. Most importantly, you can directly use divinity at this stage. Divinity is manifested outwards, making it the easiest to absorb."

Ye Qihuang paused, then said something that sent chills down Gu Ye's spine: "In the restaurant, you shine like a light bulb; anyone of epic rank or higher can spot you."

"Then wouldn't I become a high-grade piece of Tang Sanzang's flesh?"

"What is Tang Monk's flesh?" Gu Ye explained it to her again, and Ye Qihuang nodded:

"However, you don't need to worry now. Because of my problem, your divinity is basically in a restrained state. Unless someone probes into your body, no one can see it from the surface."

Upon hearing this, it seems that Ye Qihuang's arrival has indeed resolved a major hidden danger for Gu Ye. After some communication, the two reached a preliminary reconciliation and even agreed on three rules: Gu Ye would regularly provide Ye Qihuang with divine essence for her to absorb, while Ye Qihuang would have to protect Gu Ye when he was in danger.

Furthermore, Gu Ye learned from her that Ye Qihuang's absorption of divinity would not only not harm him, but would also have a slight benefit: when Gu Ye advanced to the Mythical Card Master level, his divinity would become more solid and easier to control.

Then, Gu Ye stood up, walked to Ye Qihuang, and extended his right hand: "Welcome to the Card Master World!"

Ye Xihuang was slightly taken aback, but after realizing what was happening, she also extended her right hand and gave him a light handshake.

The two had officially reconciled. Gu Ye prepared a feast to welcome Ye Qihuang, since he would need her protection for the foreseeable future—almost like a personal grandfather. However, Gu Ye's role was more like a personal older sister; she'd step in when needed, and otherwise... ahem...

After finishing his meal, Gu Ye prepared to begin his card-making endeavor. Upon seeing this, Ye Qihuang immediately thought of the "Last Meal" still left in the Card Domain. Since the "Second Meal" had provided such a significant boost to them as card masters, the "Last Meal" might be even greater.

"Gu Ye, wait a moment." Ye Qihuang hurriedly called out to Gu Ye, and stretched out her slender fingers, gently tapping the void. A portal of light, just big enough for one person to pass through, appeared out of thin air. Ye Qihuang's strange energy was exhausted before she stabilized the portal. Her face turned a pale porcelain white, and her usually proud eyes were veiled with a layer of mist, making her look somewhat weak and adding a touch of cold and noble elegance.

It can only be said that, despite her pride, she went to great lengths to help Gu Ye improve his strength quickly, and also to help herself recover her strength as soon as possible.

Gu Ye looked at her actions with a puzzled expression and worried. After all, she was his top performer, and he didn't want her to fail before she even got started.

"Are you alright?"

"It's just a bit tiring, I'll be fine after a rest."

"Then what is this?"

"Ugh~ It's what you guys always call the Card Domain Gate."

Upon hearing this, Gu Ye's eyes widened in shock as he stared at the portal that had appeared in his living room.

"So, where does the gate to Card Domain lead?"

"The [Twilight Underwater Restaurant] you've all been to!"

Gu Ye looked surprised and said, "Wasn't it destroyed?"

"I'm still alive, how could the restaurant be destroyed?"

"Let's go! I'll take you to get the 'Last Meal,' so you can improve your strength as soon as possible!" Ye Qihuang looked at him with disdain, as if Gu Ye's strength had lowered her status.

Hearing her words, Gu Ye wasn't angry, after all, it was the truth, she was devastated!

Following Ye Qihuang's footsteps, Gu Ye stepped into the portal. The scenery changed, and Gu Ye returned to the original hall, which was as clean as before, except that the strange peach tree was gone.

"Go to the third floor!" Upon hearing this, Gu Ye knew she wanted to take him to that room. Thinking of this, Gu Ye paused and took out a card.

[Chef Larson's room key]

Quality: [Blue]

Note: Remember to close the door before entering or leaving; it's a good habit.

Gu Ye thought he would never have another chance to use it and was even thinking of refining it, but he didn't expect to have this opportunity now.

Gu Ye followed Ye Qihuang to the third floor. They walked to the end of the corridor, where Ye Qihuang gently waved her hand, and the door in front of them opened.

The two entered the room. After seeing the furnishings, Gu Ye thought that Ye Qihuang's room was special, but it turned out to be similar to a normal presidential suite.

Ye Xihuang walked ahead: "This place is just a temporary resting place for me, it's just a normal room."

She walked into the bedroom, where Gu Ye was sitting on the living room sofa, waiting calmly.

"Click~" The door closed and Ye Xihuang came out. Gu Ye noticed that she was wearing a dark gold ring on her fair left middle finger.

"Let's go, everything's ready," Ye Xihuang said calmly.

"Wait, there's something else I haven't taken." Gu Ye walked out of the room and came to Larson's door.

Seeing this, Ye Xihuang looked disdainful and said, "They're all trash, is there any need to take them!"

Hearing this, Gu Ye had a headache: "Big sister, those things might be trash to you, but they're treasures to us right now, you understand!"

Ye Xihuang snorted and said nothing more, clearly too lazy to bother with his "minor squabbles." She simply leaned against the wall of the corridor, arms crossed, waiting impatiently.