Chapter 604: Chapter 450: The Cubic Card Metaverse

When they emerged from the cubical cabin, it was already deep into the night.

But even so, Li Pu and the others didn’t have to wait long.

A few staff members from the association and neighborhood office quickly arrived at Li Fan’s shop.

After a series of simple yet reliable authentication and binding operations, two light spheres were distributed to each of them.

The staff thoroughly explained the usage and precautions before bidding farewell and leaving.

"Teacher, does it mean we can go in right now?"

Li Pu held the light sphere, showing an expectant expression.

According to the staff’s explanation, the Cubical Card Metaverse exists in another dimension, which can be regarded as a different kind of alternate world.

Card players can only traverse it in spiritual form, and the only items they can carry back and forth are cards.

However, acquiring cards from the metaverse is just one of the benefits.

As testers, if they have any special experiences or discover bugs and report them, they will receive generous rewards from the association upon returning.

And these rewards are not limited to just cards.

"Come this way."

Li Fan got up and opened another hidden door, revealing a bedroom.

Inside the bedroom was just a single bed, so Li Pu willingly lay down on the sofa.

"But we should be transported to different places."

"First, figure out the surroundings and then find a way to meet up."

Li Fan said so after they each lay down.

So they simultaneously drove their minds to activate the light sphere.

Watching as the two of them lay there as if asleep, Ah Yajun showed a look of envy.

In a world where card playing is revered, he, too, wanted to enter.

But some things are just what they are, and if you’re not meant for it, you’re not.

He could only help close the shop door, preparing to return to school.

[Ding ding ding...]

Just as he finished tidying up, his phone rang in his pocket.

Then, after a pause, Ah Yajun realized it was his phone ringing, not Li Pu’s. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

"Teacher?"

Seeing the caller ID, he furrowed his brow.

It was so late, why was the homeroom teacher calling him?

"Hello, teacher."

"Me? I’m on Seven-Star Street?"

"What? Return to school immediately?"

"Uh, someone from the association is looking for me?"

"Okay, understood."

After hanging up the phone, Ah Yajun hurriedly flagged down a car and quickly returned to school.

He didn’t know what was so urgent that the teacher was pressing him so hard.

...

Unlike Blue Star, it was sunrise in the new world now.

Li Pu stood firmly on the ground, feeling the fresh scent of soil and plants in the air.

Looking around, the first thing he saw was... Li Fan.

"What a coincidence."

Li Fan also saw him.

And it wasn’t just the two of them; there were also some familiar faces from Seven-Star Street around.

It seemed that a supposed random login was not the case after all.

Perhaps Blue Star and the metaverse have corresponding coordinates, or maybe the batch of light spheres all shared the same login location.

Exploring a new place sparked discussions among the group.

"This place is cruder than I imagined."

"I thought there’d be a medieval castle, or maybe a high-tech city with flying cars."

"But it’s kind of disappointing, it’s just a small town."

"Great, my stuff is still here!"

"Can you quit being so gross?"

Every time this happens, there’s always someone who checks to ensure their body parts are intact.

Li Pu, though not planning to undress, also felt the changes in himself.

His body strength seemed to be temporarily sealed.

Besides [Card Creation], all other skills were unusable.

Which meant, physically speaking, he was now just an ordinary person.

"Alright, alright, let’s split up and explore."

"Don’t forget our mission."

A King card player motivated the group to quickly take action.

So everyone split up in different directions.

Li Pu didn’t move immediately but instead slowly inspected the surrounding environment.

This was a town that looked quite primitive and crude, with the building materials and styles being rather backward, even a few wells were visible, indicating the lack of running water.

"Haven’t you played similar panoramic virtual games before?"

Seeing Li Pu’s curious inspection, Li Fan couldn’t help but tease.

With Blue Star’s current technology, a few fully immersive panoramic virtual games once required gaming cabins to operate.

This included Cubical Card games, but all the cards inside were fake, unable to be taken in or out.

It couldn’t compare to the real world said to be created by gods.

"Oh, I forgot you just turned 18 recently."

But before Li Pu could answer, Li Fan realized.

Under 18 years old, players aren’t allowed to play those types of games.

"Sounds like you have a lot of experience, teacher."

Li Pu looked at Li Fan.

"Of course, let me show you how to play in a world like this."

Li Fan puffed out his chest and headed towards a household.

In front of that household’s well, an old bald man was drawing water.

However, his physical traits differed significantly from humans, with a human upper body and a snake lower body.

"Hey, fellow, want to play cards?"

Li Fan stepped forward two steps, uttering the connection signal.