Chapter 11: Seizing the Treasure While Sakuragi Konomi Is Away!

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Although he belonged to an immortal cultivation sect, he found himself wandering outdoors? It was like Sakura refusing to level up by capturing cards in Tomoeda Town, instead insisting on seeking out magical organizations to challenge. Moreover, according to his logs, he was also an outer disciple of the sect, with a clear game interface. Wouldn’t it be better to complete quests for experience rather than painstakingly drawing talismans? No need to suffer unnecessarily and waste one’s life.

“However, the Talisman Master skill has finally unlocked!” Ye Hui’s heart leapt with joy. These skills could be executed with a single command; the game turning reality into a leveling-up process, earning skill experience. It was a reversal of cause and effect—first becoming a Talisman Master in the game, then learning those skills in the real world by casting talisman magic.

“As expected from the mini-game I designed!” Ye Hui recalled that Li Xiaolang’s talismans came from the Taoist arts of China, traditionally passed down only among Taoist families. In contrast, Ye Hui’s Talisman Master skill was an inheritance from the cultivation mini-game world, full of potential!

“Martial arts and talismans... Am I really meant to replace Li Xiaolang as Sakura’s early-stage adversary?” He shuddered at the thought. Such a tangled bond of love and hate made his scalp tingle.

“I might as well be an emotionless cultivator, grinding through the main and side quests, persuading Tomoyo, improving my skill realm, and ascending to immortality sooner...” Little Ke’s expression twisted like a spasm after Ye Hui took the book, so she politely distanced herself. When he came back to his senses, she handed him a card—one without Sakura’s name written on it.

“Huh? No name on it?” Little Ke squinted. “You’re not just casually listening, huh?”

Ye Hui shook his head. “No choice. After all, I am a cultivator. My sect, the Myriad Arts Immortal Sect, is located in a faraway overseas land. Judging by the name, it masters all arts—talisman scripts, formations, and more, with some knowledge of each…”

Sakura: (◕‿◕✿) Hmm? Is what Ye Hui says true? It sounds a bit exaggerated. But whether true or not, hearing Ye Hui’s description suddenly made the idea of Cardcaptor Sakura seem less cool...

Little Ke clicked her tongue and mumbled, “Sounds like a story. Besides, where are these immortals? If they exist, why haven’t we ever encountered anyone like Kuro Rido?”

“Hidden sects, you know. The magical world is just as mysterious to ordinary people,” Ye Hui said. “I’ve heard Tomoeda Town is Kuro Rido’s territory, protected by his lingering magic, and the outside magical world is quite dangerous.”

“Hmm, it’s not that scary!” Little Ke waved her hand.

Ye Hui stood. “At least for ordinary people, that’s true. Well, since I’ve seen the treasure, I should be going…”

Sakura tilted her head in confusion. “Isn’t Ye Hui planning to check out the Wind Card and Little Ke again?”

“Huh? Why call me Little Ke? Sounds like a frog!” Little Ke flailed her arms and flew off.

“Maybe next time!” Ye Hui waved his hand. “I’m already satisfied with my curiosity. By the way, those Kuro cards are really interesting…”

Sakura’s tutorial stage was about to begin. Ye Hui didn’t want any complications, nor was he sure if the system would automatically transfer the cards to him upon acquisition.

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If so, a swarm of troubles would surely follow.

“Is it interesting? Then... why didn’t you try being the magician that doll mentioned earlier?” Sakura asked, puzzled.

[Kiibom Sakura’s Emotion +7]

“I don’t need the magical legacy of Kuro Rido; I’m a genuine cultivator! But the Kuro cards are fascinating. If Magician Kiibom ever has trouble collecting cards, she can contact me...” Sakura wanted to say she could just give the Wind Card to Ye Hui—she didn’t want to be a magician at all! After receiving the wand, she already regretted it. She was just an elementary school student, incapable of saving the world! And why should the world rely on a child like her?

Ye Hui ignored Sakura’s adorably conflicted expression and nonchalantly placed five “Diamond Talismans” on the table.

“Here, these talismans are a gift for you as thanks for earlier, and…” Ye Hui suddenly grabbed Little Ke while she was inspecting the talisman papers on the table and gave her a vigorous rub.

Hey! The feel of a doll’s fur!

“Alright, Kiibom, I must take my leave.” Ye Hui flicked his hand, sending the bewildered Little Ke flying away, then dashed off.

Little Ke, left on the table, winced and, regaining her senses, instantly flew into a rage.

“Ya! Baka!”

Sakura quickly grabbed the enraged yellow mouse to prevent it from chasing after Ye Hui. Her older brother was still outside!

When Ye Hui reached the living room, a fragrant aroma greeted him. He peeked out to see Momiji cooking.

Ye Hui pretended not to care but stole glances at her, inwardly chuckling while glancing at the system notifications.

[Kerberos Emotion +50]

[Kiibom Momiji Emotion +32]

Such a protective brother! No wonder he was the guardian beside the protagonist of the celestial path! Just after meeting, bonds had already formed, letting Ye Hui draw some emotion points!

Making someone angry is a shortcut to building bonds? Ye Hui mused.

Then, focusing, he examined the carpet, pretending to tie his shoe, and pulled out a card hidden beneath it.

“Got it!” Ye Hui had only been experimenting. Since the card wasn’t yet tamed, it could move freely and might not always be under the carpet.

Yet, with one lift, he found the card!

“Seems spirit energy really can mimic magical power!”

With basic talisman arts, Ye Hui could create and use talismans and had gained much knowledge of talisman scripts.

In simple terms, he could now, like Li Xiaolang, capture Kuro cards without a wand, using only some energy to paint a sealing talisman.

But he had no intention of inscribing his name directly on the cards—

Thump, thump, thump!

Sakura hurried down the stairs to bid Ye Hui farewell.

By then, Ye Hui had already left Momiji and was exiting the foyer, cycling away...

[Ding! You seized the treasure while Kiibom Sakura was away and swiftly escaped the treasure cave undetected! Side quest “Cave Stealth” completed!]

[Reward: Sealing Technique, Basic Breath Control Technique]

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Ye Hui’s eyes narrowed sharply; he nearly crashed into a wall.

“This skill came just in time!”

Having just acquired talisman arts, able to use talismans and the power of Kuro cards, he now gained the “Sealing Technique.”

In the game, this skill was a prerequisite for formation masters.

“The cute queen really is the cute queen! Her luck aura is incredible! Just a little time beside her and I get continuous rewards!”

Ye Hui chuckled.

Suddenly,

“Shriek!”

A piercing cry came from the sky!

Ye Hui looked up to see a gigantic bird-like monster spreading its wings, soaring across the horizon!

“The tutorial stage refreshed early?”

Ye Hui was stunned and pedaled faster.

That mount required his own effort!

With a whoosh, Ye Hui sped away like the wind.

As for why he wasn’t worried about Sakura facing danger—

If the butterfly effect worked, why bother with world lines?

Momiji had already returned home early; with him here, Sakura would be safe.

Even if, like the anime, Sakura was blown away by “FLY” and Little Ke couldn’t rescue her this time,

Momiji would jump in to catch her!

“Huh? Why is it stopping?”

Ye Hui was shocked to see the white monstrous bird begin descending toward the ground.

In that direction...

“Huh?! It’s almost landing on the roof of my villa??”

Ye Hui was dumbfounded.

“Could the plot be changing? Can the butterfly effect really overcome the world line?”

He pedaled even faster.

He hoped his butler and bodyguard had taken shelter in time.

Better if they hadn’t started fighting the bird—these magical card powers were formidable; enraging it would only provoke a stronger counterattack.

Ordinary people couldn’t handle that!

Wait, where was Sakura?

He needed to finish the tutorial stage quickly!

Ye Hui recalled that in the anime, Sakura skated to dodge attacks, and the bird formed from the Kuro cards dove near her, allowing her to leap onto its back.

Sakura happened to have a Wind Card that countered “Soar.”

Though the Wind Card never displayed Sakura’s name, she always held it and used it in battle.

Even when the tutorial ended, the Wind Card didn’t fly away...

Too many elements—perhaps that was the fate of a protagonist in this world~