Chapter 616: Chapter 456: Elite Dragon Soldier

Now Li Pu was in high spirits, having collected a wave of cards.

Not to mention the retreat cards taken from other adventurers, there were also many [Dragon Soldiers], greatly replenishing his dragon card reserves.

As long as the materials are available, Li Pu believed that through [Card Crafting], it’s possible to significantly enhance his dragon deck, addressing some of its weaknesses.

The key lies in using the preview ability of [Card Crafting], which allows card crafting without worrying about usage limits.

He then previewed two [Dragon Soldiers] and found the effects barely acceptable.

[Dragon Soldier] + [Dragon Soldier] = [Elite Dragon Soldier]

[Elite Dragon Soldier]

Wisdom, 10 points, B

ATK 10→20, 100/100, 4/4

[Dragon Body - Passive]: All damage taken by Dragon Soldiers -10

[Dragon Soldier Battle Technique - 4 Energy]: For the next two turns, ATK/HP +100%

Neither the score nor grade changed, but the stats were enhanced.

Placing it on the card table, it was a card that could barely be used.

The reason for it being just barely usable, according to Li Pu, is its somewhat conflicted role.

Though the "Wisdom" type name seems gentle.

In reality, along with the "Frenzied" type, it’s a mainstay of the strong attack flow at the start.

The exceptional skill of [Dragon Soldier Battle Technique] lasts only two turns, indicating it’s a burst type.

But [Dragon Body]’s passive takes the damage reduction route.

On the bright side, it’s a very balanced card, capable of fast attack or holding its position.

On the downside, it’s not specialized enough.

If [Dragon Soldier Battle Technique] increased either ATK by 200% or HP by 200%, instead of 100% for both, it would have more utility in Li Pu’s view.

Fortunately, with plenty of [Dragon Soldiers], there’s room for research.

At that moment, Ah Yajun, as an intermediary, introduced each party to one another.

Then, under the enthusiastic invitation from Ji Jiao and Hu Wei, Li Pu and his team joined up, forming a full four-member adventurer squad.

So far, Li Pu had managed to deal with the dragon soldiers on his own.

But if they encountered stronger enemies, it might not be so easy.

No matter the contributions of Ji Jiao and Hu Wei, at least Ah Yajun, the utility man, was important.

"Hold these two,"

So he took out two cards and stuffed them into Ah Yajun’s hand.

"These two cards..."

Ah Yajun looked at the cards and immediately raised an eyebrow.

This reaction made Ji Jiao and Hu Wei curious.

But since the other didn’t show them, they couldn’t see for themselves.

After a brief rest, the four continued their journey.

"Dragon Horn Grass? What is that?"

During their march, Ah Yajun learned of the purpose behind the trip.

"Do you understand card crafting, brother?"

Ji Jiao asked back.

"Uh... I understand somewhat."

Looking back, Ah Yajun felt a bit embarrassed about his excitement at the time.

"In fact, card crafting materials aren’t just limited to two cards."

"There are more advanced modes above card + card = card."

"For instance, card + material = card."

"Or in certain cases, even material + material = card."

Ji Jiao explained. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

Crafting cards with materials was something Li Pu hadn’t considered.

Even his [Card Crafting] couldn’t preview such results.

"And Dragon Horn Grass is one material I need for card crafting,"

Ji Jiao finally explained.

As for the related recipes, Li Pu and Ah Yajun wisely didn’t ask.

Even if they did, Ji Jiao wouldn’t answer.

Because his innate card was a secret he didn’t plan to share with anyone.

"You two don’t seem to be from Lanlan Town, do you?"

"What brings you to Coiling Dragon Valley?"

Hu Wei asked curiously.

Ah Yajun didn’t answer since he didn’t know.

He just followed Li Pu’s lead.

"Just wandering around,"

Li Pu’s answer seemed casual, but it was honest.

Just walking around, collecting some cards along the way.

"Is that so..."

Hu Wei neither confirmed nor denied belief.

Perhaps there were reasons they couldn’t conveniently disclose.

Or with their skills, perhaps they truly could just wander around.

Possibly due to Li Pu attracting and clearing many dragon soldiers earlier, they hadn’t encountered any enemies for a while in the valley.

Taking advantage of the quiet, they learned more about the place from the local natives, Ji Jiao, and Hu Wei.

The Metaverse of Cubic Cards had developed over the past almost five years since its inception.

Initially small in scale, resembling something like a game test server.

Steadily improving over time, more and more people joined in.

Ji Jiao was actually an early entrant, witnessing numerous changes in world rules and spatial expansions.

However, his situation is unusual, as he lost most memories predating his crossing into the Metaverse.

All he remembered was crossing with his father, then possessing an innate card.

As for the Metaverse’s intricacies, Ji Jiao didn’t claim to know entirely, given his limited power and inability to explore widely.

But at least, he understood a significant portion.