Magic Card Era: My Deck is Depressing

Su Bai felt that someone who could be a complete homebody but still understand things that many people in the world didn't know couldn't be called a tech geek; this was a true genius homebody.

As Su Bai read more, his understanding of Cao Zhen gradually changed.

This person is not simple; he is far from being as ordinary as he appears.

Many of this person's research findings and conjectures are extremely close to his actual experiences. It could even be said that Su Bai has a general understanding of many secrets of this world.

"After we finish reading, we can discuss some things. I have no one to share these things with; I'm very lonely."

"These were all done casually. My main focus now is on the star map; I'm studying its essential purpose."

Upon hearing Cao Zhen's words, Su Bai silently raised his thumb.

This guy is really something else, he's from a completely different world than Su Bai.

The reason why the two of them can get along so well is because they have no points of conflict or opposition.

"So your dream isn't to become stronger, but to be able to research what you want to research?"

Cao Zhen nodded. Although he had been alone since childhood, these studies made him feel that he had found meaning.

"I used to think it would be nice to have friends to share things with, until I met you."

"I've tricked you like this, and you still consider me a friend?" Su Bai looked at Cao Zhen with some surprise. This person seemed different from others.

Judging from Cao Zhen's expression, Su Bai was certain that this person was not lying, because there was no reason for him to lie.

"Many people have tried to scam me, but their motives are different. You are just doing it out of pure interest, while the others look down on me."

"What the hell is this hobby? Thank you!" Su Bai was speechless. This guy seemed like a very composed person, but he was always full of surprising things. Su Bai couldn't even respond to what he said.

However, judging from his interactions with Cao Zhen, this person is indeed very different from others.

At least, he had never seen such a peculiar person before.

"You need to know one thing: being friends with me is exhausting, and you're often easily taken advantage of."

"It's okay, I can still bear the consequences of some things."

Besides, being with you isn't all risk; there are rewards too.

For example, the little white tiger beside Su Bai. You should know that contact with divine beasts is beneficial; you can receive blessings.

He had studied this point before. When faced with many things, if you can't consider the pros and cons, then choose what you want.

Cao Zhen is like this now; at first, he just wanted to find someone to form an alliance with.

Su Bai seemed to be the most reliable person, which is why he went to great lengths to come to this place.

Now it seems that this is indeed the case.

Chapter 420 Wei Xiaoxue Enters

The two people's conversation seemed completely unintentional, just like friends chatting.

Su Bai was starting to admire this person.

At that moment, a flash of light appeared, and Su Bai noticed that Zhou Qin seemed to have changed.

So he went closer to take a look and found that many mysterious symbols had appeared on the protective layer that originally covered Zhou Qin's body.

Su Bai was certain he didn't recognize these things, but Cao Zhen, standing to the side, was watching with great interest.

"This is the earliest form of communication among ancient creatures, and it is the earliest form of writing. However, these things that look like scribbles actually have another function, which is that they are carriers of power."

Upon hearing this explanation, Su Bai immediately thought of talismans, as the principle behind this thing seemed very similar to that of talismans.

Perhaps talismans evolved from this.

"The above records some information about a race called the Fish Women. Because of their unique way of life, they were divided into two parts by the power of heaven and earth, from the underworld to the human world."

"On the one hand, it is a vehicle for communication between the human world and the underworld; on the other hand, it is a haven for accepting souls and new life."

After hearing Cao Zhen's explanation, Su Bai understood the meaning behind it.

It has to be said that without Cao Zhen, Su Bai really wouldn't know anything about these things.

Sure enough, there must be a reason why someone came here alone. This is mainly due to Su Bai's incredible luck.

Otherwise, why would Cao Zhen, who was perfectly fine on his own, come here? He must be here to help Su Bai with something.

In fact, Su Bai had already understood this point, so after confirming that Cao Zhen posed no threat to him, he had already lowered his guard.

Being lucky means you can do whatever you want.

"Does this mean she's about to break through to a higher realm?"

"How would I know? I thought you did." Cao Zhen looked at Su Bai speechlessly. He didn't know everything. These things required a lot of research to have a concrete understanding of, and they couldn't just be said casually.

Behind seemingly simple things often lie many things that are hard for ordinary people to imagine.

What may seem complicated is actually not that difficult once you know the truth.

Sometimes things are just that unpredictable, which is why Cao Zhen never underestimated anything, but after meeting Su Bai, he changed.

"However, what I see above seems to be describing her life. I estimate it will take some time before she can evolve. After all, a person can only truly change after understanding themselves. I guess this person is probably in that state right now."

"Wait, someone has entered this place from outside, and they're using the passage I left behind."

At this moment, Cao Zhen suddenly spoke up, realizing that someone had entered through the passageway he had left outside.

“Looking at the star chart, there’s another star chart owner nearby.”

On the star map, that marker point was actually quite far away, but Cao Zhen knew that it was the location of the channel he had set up, a one-way channel from which there was no way to return.

Therefore, this person's goal must be to go to hell.

"Is it someone you know?"

Su Bai asked, since this passage shouldn't have been discovered by anyone in theory.

Cao Zhen shook his head. He had no friends and would not tell anyone.

"That's strange. You don't know any of them. You must have come here with a purpose."

“I think so too. This person must be related to you. My interpersonal relationships are very simple, and no one would be interested in me.”

Cao Zhen's analysis made Su Bai realize one thing: whatever this guy said actually made a lot of sense.

The people he attracts are all helpful to him, so it shouldn't be a bad thing.

It seems things are a bit tricky deep in hell, otherwise so many people wouldn't have suddenly come here.

So the two of them went to the exit of the passage and waited for the person to arrive.

After a while, Su Bai noticed that there was indeed a flash of light at the entrance of the passage.

A huge durian appeared in front of the two of them. Su Bai was speechless upon seeing it.

Could it be durian essence?

Cao Zhen looked at the durian in front of him with great vigilance, feeling that things were not so simple.

When he was about to test it out, he found that Su Bai had already split the durian with his bare hands and even put a piece in his mouth.

The strong smell of durian made Cao Zhen want to stay away.

"Want some?"

"Thank you, but no need, ugh!"

Cao Zhen admitted that he had little resistance to this stuff and found it really disgusting.

So I quietly distanced myself, not wanting to get any closer.

Despite being scorched by the Red Lotus Karmic Fire, the location of his passage remained unaffected.

Otherwise, it would really be like burning a durian, and the aroma would probably be even stronger.

Just then, a figure emerged from the passage and rushed directly towards Su Bai.

Su Bai was taken aback when he saw who it was.

Wei Xiaoxue?

Sensing her aura, this little girl was also one of the owners of the Star Chart.

"I knew you liked smelly things. Durian is delicious, isn't it?"

Her understanding of Su Bai was limited to the time when he fought against the Alliance.

Su Bai used magic cards that all involved flying around, and at that time Wei Xiaoxue guessed that Su Bai might be interested in smelly things, and now it seems that she was right.

Su Bai shook his head. "I'm not interested in all smelly things. I can accept stinky tofu, durian, and snail rice noodles, so don't overestimate me." Faced with such a misunderstanding, Su Bai was worried that Wei Xiaoxue would think he was interested in poop.

Is that so?

Seeing Wei Xiaoxue's puzzled expression, Su Bai was very glad that he had explained, otherwise it would have been really awkward.

Do you know this woman?

Cao Zhen looked at Wei Xiaoxue with great vigilance; he knew Wei Xiaoxue as well.

They also knew that Wei Xiaoxue was a member of the alliance, so they were very wary.

"There's no need to be so nervous about the Alliance. Are you, a member of the Magic Card Master Association, afraid of them?"

Cao Zhen shook his head. "You don't understand the Alliance. The experiments behind them are a huge conspiracy. They may very well be the biggest winners in the chaos of the Three Realms."

Su Bai understood perfectly why Cao Zhen had given such high praise to the alliance.

Because he had also read Cao Zhen's account of the alliance, and what he found there was indeed terrifying.

“I am different from the alliance. At least I will not be an enemy of Su Bai.”

"Young lady, some things are beyond our control. Status and position are not important. The key is that people with different stances cannot become friends."

When Cao Zhen was persuading Wei Xiaoxue, he was also informing Su Bai that they couldn't remain friends.

"I understand the logic, but I still want to fight for myself."

As soon as he finished speaking, the lights behind the passage started flashing again.

A gigantic figure appeared in hell, its appearance extremely terrifying.

It has bat wings, three black dragon heads, and a crocodile-like body.