Who says I can't become a Grand Master?

Chapter 6 [The School of Life] Requires the Consumption of the Soul?

"Wasp card?"

It sounds like it's a life form, and it also has some combat capabilities.

Zhang Qingzhe took another closer look and saw a prominent red label next to it:

"The production of battle cards is strictly prohibited without a license."

Zhang Qingzhe suddenly found it a bit ridiculous.

You've already stuffed the formula into the blind box, and then you add this disclaimer.

This is just like some adult websites that say, "Those under 18, please leave now."

Zhang Qingzhe infused a small amount of magic essence into the [Tutorial Card], and semi-transparent text was immediately projected in front of him.

Zhang Qingzhe quickly skimmed through it and felt that it might be difficult for ordinary people.

But for him, a former medical student, biological knowledge was a piece of cake.

The only difficulty might be that this card is only level 2.

To create LV2 cards, a larger amount of magic energy output and higher precision in line drawing are required.

For a card-making novice, it usually takes one or two years of practice to move beyond LV1 and start trying LV2 cards.

But Zhang Qingzhe couldn't wait that long.

He had a feeling that Ding Yongkai would come knocking on his door soon, so he had to finish it tonight.

The thought of the impending crisis made Zhang Qingzhe serious.

He took out a new crystal bottle, manipulated the [Mage's Hand] again, and concocted a new [Magic Potion] according to the tutorial.

Then, using that nearly worn-out dip pen, I dipped it fully in the medicine and began to draw on the blank card.

As the tutorial says, while moving the pen...

He also mentally simulated every part of the wasp's body structure.

Then, he activated the [magic circuit] within his body, transferring [magic essence] and a portion of his [soul]—

It was slowly poured in along the tip of the pen, gradually merging into the magic circle pattern.

Ah!

and many more!

soul?!

The tutorial didn't mention that souls are also materials!

The moment Zhang Qingzhe realized this, his heart skipped a beat.

Although he didn't understand the specific principles, Zhang Qingzhe could clearly feel that a trace of his soul had been taken away.

Only now did he realize how naive he had been.

This eerie magical world is like the old witch's candy house in a fairy tale.

On the surface, everything seems so wonderful, but in reality, dangers lurk everywhere.

Zhang Qingzhe sighed softly. It seemed that the "School of Life" was not the same as the medicine of his previous life.

It studies not only biological entities, but also the forbidden realm of the soul.

I accidentally had a sliver of my soul extracted from me, and I don't know if it will affect my mental health...

With some apprehension, I completed the card making.

Zhang Qingzhe felt a wave of exhaustion.

Unlike when I was making the [Number 9 Battery] card, which was purely physically exhausting, this time I felt extremely mentally fatigued. This is probably a side effect of having my soul taken away.

I wonder if there is a way to replenish one's soul in this world?

Zhang Qingzhe frowned in thought.

I wish I could have a "master".

Not the kind of "teacher" in a classroom, but a "master" who provides meticulous guidance.

It's too dangerous to rely solely on self-study!

Who knows, one day you might hear indescribable whispers and see a giant god like an octopus.

However, these things can't be rushed; we can only pay attention to them gradually in the future.

At this moment, Zhang Qingzhe's gaze fell back on the cards.

A hint of a smile appeared in his tired eyes.

The LV2 [Wasp Card] was very well made.

For a self-taught person like him, this was an exceptional performance.

He glanced at the tutorial card again, which read:

When used, the amount of [magic essence] injected by the card master will directly affect the damage of the summoned creature.

Zhang Qingzhe rested for a while and recovered some of his magic power.

He then activated the [Magic Circuit] within his body, attempting to inject magic essence into the [Wasp Card].

For an ordinary person, a complete [magic loop] can output approximately 100 units of magic energy.

Of course, these values ​​will vary from person to person:

A Muggle with poor physical condition may only have 50 units;

And it's not surprising that a "Great Witch" like Xia Qiwei could double her damage output.

Zhang Qingzhe's current physical condition can only be considered average.

He activated the nine [circuits] he had already constructed, slowly infusing magic essence into the cards.

The wasp card in his palm began to vibrate slightly.

The next moment, it twisted and deformed, coalescing into a wasp!

The wasp, formed from magic essence, has a dangerous bright yellow body with dark ring-shaped lines.

Its compound eyes are intricately structured, gleaming with an emotionless, cold light, and its wing veins are as clear as a fine metal mesh.

The venomous barbs on its abdomen flared and contracted, brimming with deadly danger.

Zhang Qingzhe was startled, instinctively fearing that it would sting him.

But he soon realized that there was some kind of spiritual connection between him and the wasp.

Only then did Zhang Qingzhe realize why the [Life School] card-making process required extracting a wisp of the card maker's soul.

—It turns out it was to prevent creation from turning against them.

Zhang Qingzhe calmed himself down and gently pointed towards the bookshelf.

The wasp reacted the instant he had the thought.

"Whoosh—!"

A yellow blur shot out, just before it crashed into the bookshelf.

It flexibly twists its body to adjust its angle, using the venomous stinger at its tail as a guide.

With a loud "clang," the nail was driven hard into the wooden board, as forceful as a nail gun.

Zhang Qingzhe stepped forward.

The wasp swayed slightly, and its body quickly disintegrated and dissolved.

After consuming the magic essence, it transformed back into a card, fluttering back into his palm.

A needle was left on the wooden board, about one centimeter deep into the wood.

The physical impact doesn't seem very strong, considering it's only a LV2 card.

However, considering the toxicity of the stinger, its threat in actual combat is quite terrifying.

Zhang Qingzhe nodded in satisfaction. At least now they had some ability to protect themselves.

He looked down at the card.

LV1 cards are usually one-time use only.

LV2 cards also have a limited lifespan, and can be reused a maximum of about ten times.

Thinking about this, Zhang Qingzhe felt a little regretful.

This is, after all, the first "Life School" card he made, and he even put a touch of his soul into it, so it feels quite meaningful.

Just then, he felt the World card placed to the side emitting a gentle glow.

With a thought, Zhang Qingzhe gently affixed the [Wasp Card] to the [World Card].

Sure enough, just like the previous [Battery Card], the color on the surface of the [Wasp Card] quickly dimmed.

The magical essence and a trace of soul contained within the card flowed into the [World Card] in wisps.

Immediately afterwards, Zhang Qingzhe was surprised to see that a flying wasp phantom had appeared in the pattern of the [World Card].

It gracefully coils around the verdant laurel tree, as if searching for a suitable place to build its nest.