The next morning, Su Liqian went out alone to buy a large stack of transparent cards. 

Compared to finished cards, transparent cards were much cheaper, and the pocket money the original owner had saved up was enough. 

After returning to her room and closing the door, Su Liqian didn’t rush to try them out. Instead, she first opened the forum to browse through a discussion thread about crafting cards. 

Non-lucky One: Thanks for the invite, I got a C-level function card from Shelter… My luck is really something else. 

No Promotion, No Name Change: Here’s a newly obtained C-level weapon card from Wonderful World Adventure, private message for price. 

A Bystander: Damn! Did anyone watch the Star Realm competition of Katya Star just now? Someone drew an A-level summoning card from Mecha Storm! Who’s this big shot?! 

Bubble Camera: So jealous, I’ve never drawn a summoning card in my life… 

Peng Peng: Crazy every day! Wings of Divine Light cards are really hard to come by!!! Anyone got experience to share?! 

Because crafting cards were somewhat random, many people jokingly referred to the process as “drawing cards,” and it was quite a fitting metaphor. 

Su Liqian recalled the process she used during the exam and planned to follow the steps to recreate another card. 

Her eyes flickered, and the card appeared in her hand. This time, the crafting process only took two minutes! 

Card crafting is originally a way to supplement cards on the battlefield. Except for the first attempt, which takes a large amount of time, the higher the card crafting proficiency, the faster the card crafting speed will be. After all, no one will wait for you on the battlefield. 

The card she created this time was a B-level summoning card, with a lifelike image of a winged cat-like fairy on the card’s surface. 

This was Zhi Zhi, a little fairy the protagonist team had encountered on their adventure in the Great Magician world! 

Su Liqian looked at this image she had once created herself, and a wave of indescribable joy and excitement filled her heart. 

After completing one card, she still needed two more, but Su Liqian decided to try crafting an Illusion World card from this world. 

After all, using too many unfamiliar cards in a competition could pose some risk. Since it was her first time competing, it was better to be cautious and avoid unnecessary trouble. 

Su Liqian took out the simulation balls she had bought earlier, one was from Mecha Storm, and the other from The Starry Sky She Watches Over. 

As far as she knew, Mecha Storm was a relatively simple and common illusion world, making it perfect for her first attempt. 

Su Liqian closed her eyes and gently placed her hand on the surface of the ball, allowing her spiritual strength to flow through her arm and into the simulation ball. 

In an instant, the surroundings changed drastically. What was once a small room transformed into a vast open land covered in barren sand and dust. 

She seemed to drift in this land as a spiritual entity isolated from the world, with rows of mecha warriors not far away. 

The two towering mechas in front were magnificent and imposing, their cannons firing at each other, and a heavy dark hue filled the sky, almost swallowing the apocalyptic world. 

This was a grand and enduring mecha war. 

Scenes from Mecha Storm flashed before Su Liqian’s eyes, from the people’s efforts to research various mechas to the outbreak of war, with the protagonists giving everything to ultimately protect the world. 

When everything ended, Su Liqian slowly opened her eyes. The experience felt as though she had just witnessed an exciting movie, and the images lingered even after she woke up. 

She glanced at the time. Using a simulation ball took about thirty minutes. 

After getting a rough understanding of the world’s attributes, Su Liqian drew a card from the transparent cards she had bought and, like before, began to mentally build the mecha world she understood. 

Since this was a world she wasn’t familiar with, her first attempt faced a lot of difficulties, and it took several tries before she successfully created a C-level function card. 

The card featured a blue mecha shield, which granted a temporary shield when used. 

“Let’s try again…” 

Su Liqian set the card aside and took out another transparent card to continue trying. 

This time, the card crafting process was much smoother, but in the end, she only drew another C-level function card. 

Just as Su Liqian was about to continue, she suddenly felt dizzy and almost fell. 

“Must be because my spiritual strength is at its limit…” 

After using a card to replenish her spiritual strength, she felt better but decided not to continue. Overdrafting her spiritual strength wasn’t a good thing, so she sealed the three cards with spiritual strength and placed them in her Star Moon Stone belt. She then opened her smart computer and signed up for the district card competition online. 

Participating in the competition not only offered cash prizes and popularity but also provided opportunities to improve her skills in battle. Su Liqian didn’t expect to rank highly, but it was always good to broaden her horizons. 

After all, it was the experience that mattered! 

Furthermore, once the results of the entrance exams were released, Su Liqian was added to the freshman class group, and the homeroom teacher sent out a link to sign up for the competition on the first day, encouraging students to participate actively. 

Students who performed well in the card competition would naturally bring glory to the school, and many schools even organized top students to participate each year and provided various forms of support. 

Since becoming captivated by the process of transforming nonexistent fantasy worlds into reality with card crafting, Su Liqian spent all her time in her room, unwilling to come out. 

Before she knew it, the first day of school had arrived. Su Mingyang and Bai Yao had also prepared early, and after sending Su Liqian to the school gate, they reluctantly left. 

Lanxi High School was equipped with some of the best teaching facilities, and the dormitory environment was far better than what it had been in her past life. 

Su Liqian was carrying a small storage bag, but it was packed with a lot of things. 

As soon as she entered the gate, a group of senior students in uniform was already waiting there, offering various forms of assistance to the newcomers. 

“Qian Qian!” 

A clear, bright female voice rang out behind her. Sen Ya ran up to Su Liqian’s side. 

They had arranged to meet at the school gate this morning, but Su Liqian still felt a little overwhelmed by Sen Ya’s outgoing personality. 

“Mm, good morning.” 

“Let’s go, we’ll go in together.” 

Without a word, Sen Ya grabbed Su Liqian’s arm and pulled her inside. 

“Don’t worry, I’ve already familiarized myself with the route here! Let’s go to the registration office and confirm our assigned dormitory! It’s a pity we can’t live together!” 

“It’s fine! I heard the school plans to establish a Special Class, and if you’re in the top 20 in the first assessment, you can join! Let’s work hard together and we can be in the same class!” 

Wherever Sen Ya was, there was never a lack of conversation. During their short walk, she seemed to cover all the gossip she hadn’t had the chance to say during the holiday. 

However, Su Liqian also cooperated by occasionally replying, which helped her avoid feeling too awkward, especially since she was somewhat socially anxious. 

After picking up their things at the registration office, the two went to the dormitory area to settle in their luggage. 

Su Liqian unlocked the door with her wristband, and the door gently opened. 

The room was neither too big nor too small, decorated simply and elegantly. 

There were two beds, two desks, a small balcony, and a bathroom. 

Apart from the arrangement of the furniture, there was still plenty of remaining space. The accommodation was better than she had expected. 

Su Liqian chose the bed on the left. After changing into her school uniform and putting things in order, she hurried to the classroom. 

Classrooms in this world weren’t too different from her previous life, except that the facilities were much more advanced. 

Su Liqian chose a seat by the window and watched as students walked in one after another. 

Suddenly, the once-quiet classroom became lively, as the girls all looked toward the door. 

“Ye Zilan is in our class too! I’m so lucky!” 

“Is that Ye Zilan? He’s actually pretty handsome!” 

“Not only is he handsome, but he also came in with the top score.” 

“Isn’t it usually the case that those with good grades get snatched up by Chenya? How did he end up in Lanxi?” 

“Our Lanxi isn’t bad either, okay?” 

“…” 

Ye Zilan seemed to have long been used to the gazes from others. His eyes scanned the classroom, finally settling in the direction of Su Liqian. 

It wasn’t until Ye Zilan walked over and sat down beside Su Liqian that she couldn’t help but glance around. 

There are still a few seats left, so why did he sit here? 

“Are you… Su Liqian?” 

Ye Zilan’s voice was clear, and Su Liqian was momentarily stunned before answering, “Yes.” 

“Can you tell me which card you used in the entrance exam?” 

So that’s what he’s curious about. 

Su Liqian let out a sigh of relief, taking out the exam card she had received during registration and handing it over. 

“It’s this one.” 

Ye Zilan hadn’t expected her to hand the card to him directly, but he gratefully took it and examined it. 

“It’s also a B-level card. No wonder. But this weapon looks a bit strange…” 

Ye Zilan mumbled to himself. 

“The Great Magician?” 

“What kind of Illusion World card set is this…” 

It was probably from a less mainstream Illusion World. 

Although Ye Zilan was puzzled, he still returned the card without asking further. 

“Thanks.” 

“It’s nothing.” 

Thus, the first conversation with the new desk mate started suddenly and ended just as abruptly. 

After a bit of noise, the bell for class rang, and the class teacher, Cheng Yu, walked up to the podium. 

“Hello, everyone. I’m your theory class teacher, Cheng Yu.” 

Cheng Yu scanned the room. 

“Also, I will be your homeroom teacher for the next few years. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me.” 

The large screen at the front of the classroom displayed Cheng Yu’s contact information. 

“However, I want you to remember, don’t think that getting into Lanxi means everything is set. The real test is still ahead of you. Lanxi aims to nurture true card masters. If you can’t handle the coursework, it’s better to leave early.” 

This teacher didn’t seem easy to deal with; he was giving them a warning right from the start. 

“I’m sure some of you have heard that Lanxi is opening a special class this year, and the school will focus all its resources on nurturing these students.” 

Cheng Yu’s sharp gaze inadvertently swept over the students below. 

“The top twenty in the next assessment will be able to enter the special class. I hope you all take this opportunity seriously.” 

“Also, everyone must register for the Card Tournament in the Sixth Star District.”