Since the Cubic Card specialization really is quite relaxed, Ah Yajun followed the two of them.

Xiu Cangjia didn't seem to mind, and eventually led Li Pu to the card room.

The card room at Imperial University is even bigger than the one at Xidu University.

The card room at Xidu University is more like a gymnasium, while the one here at Imperial University is a towering office building.

Today is the first day of school, and it's still early in the morning, so there are barely any new entries to the card room. Everyone inside is just getting ready to leave after spending the night in the Cube cabins.

The three of them took the elevator all the way up to the 108th floor.

"If I remember correctly, you should be in Platinum rank by now."

Standing before a door, Xiu Cangjia asked.

"Yes, teacher."

Li Pu nodded.

Offline performance is very beneficial for rank promotion.

After the Southwest Star Cup, the next day he went to the association to redo the grading and was certified as Platinum 3.

Although the salary subsidy is still not much, at least it's a whole rank higher than Gold 3.

At that time, Ah Yajun, being the runner-up, was graded at Platinum 4.

Over this period, Li Pu hasn't invested much time in the Cube card world, so he's still Platinum 3, while Ah Yajun has advanced and also reached Platinum 3.

However, their card battle results over the past few days have shown that there can be differences even within Platinum 3.

"Since you're at Platinum rank, that's OK."

"Play a few card games with it."

With the affirmative answer, Xiu Cangjia pushed open the door.

As the door opened, Li Pu immediately saw the situation inside.

This is just an ordinary lounge, entirely in a white style, with beds, tables, chairs, and it's quite spacious.

In the middle of the room, there was a strangely shaped robot.

The robot's lower body had wheels, while its upper body had a head and mechanical arms. Just from these parts, it seemed like a very ordinary intelligent robot.

But the strange part is, at the position of its stomach and chest, it was occupied by a card table.

In other words, it's a card table robot.

"This is the invitation robot!"

Ah Yajun exclaimed upon seeing the robot.

"Oh? You recognize it too?"

Xiu Cangjia raised an eyebrow.

"Yes, teacher, I just defeated one during the winter break."

Ah Yajun's tone sounded somewhat proud.

Previously, Xiu Cangjia never really looked at this student, but upon hearing this, she took a closer look.

"You are the runner-up."

She recognized him.

"Ugh!"

Ah Yajun clutched at his chest.

The runner-up that Xiu Cangjia referred to was not Ah Yajun's name, but rather the runner-up of the Southwest Star Cup, who lost to Li Pu.

"Since you understand this robot, that's perfect."

"Help introduce it, and if there's anything you don't understand, you can ask the robot directly."

"I'll go to the cube cabins next door to play some cards, let me know when you beat it."

Leaving these few words behind, she waved her hand and walked out of the room.

Watching the departing figure, Li Pu thought to himself that she truly deserved to be close to Li Fan, seeming even more prone to slacking off than Li Fan.

No explanation of the situation, just telling him to ask the robot.

"Your teacher treats you really well."

Standing in front of the robot, Ah Yajun remarked while examining it.

He felt that this card table robot, both in appearance and texture, was a lot more high-end than the one he fought during winter break.

"So, what exactly is this thing?"

Li Pu was still perplexed.

"Where to start... Have you heard of Cube Card instances?"

After a moment of pondering, Ah Yajun asked Li Pu.

Cube Card instances are a completely different concept from otherworldly instances.

Although it also exists as a space outside Blue Star, the rules within it are exceptionally unique.

Simply put, the only thing you can do after entering is to play cards.

The appearance of beasts, the method of battles, everything is through playing cards.

A typical Cube Card instance is like a series of game levels, with one card match after another.

Of course, the rules of the card matches within different instances vary slightly.

Sometimes there may be clauses that are beneficial or detrimental to the card player.

Upon conquering a Cube Card instance, one usually receives very good rewards.

Such as high-level cards, premium materials, or Crystal Coins.

There was even a case where someone received a card player skill after beating a Cube Card instance.

However, after the version update, skill rewards are probably no longer available.

Anyway, getting access to a Cube Card instance is something most card players dream of.

The source of these instances has always been a secret kept by the Cubic Card Association, which is the fundamental reason they remain the only recognized Cubic Card organization.

All Cube Card instances are produced by the association.

Sometimes, to cultivate outstanding new card players, the association offers a batch of moderately challenging instance access opportunities, free of charge.

And the robot in front of them can be seen as a machine that grants access qualifications.

"My teacher told me that recently the association plans to organize a large-scale Cube Card instance activity, targeting Platinum rank new stars under the age of 22."

"Therefore, this card table robot is used for talent selection."

"Eligible card players who defeat it will gain access to the instance."