After resting for a few hours in the card hall and waiting for the mushrooms to get off work, Shi Li followed them back home.
Today, Mushroom and Strawman have some money on hand, and the income from the copies alone is enough to support themselves.
However, they have become accustomed to this working rhythm, and they can enjoy social welfare subsidies while working, which can save a lot of money, so they have no plans to play cards full-time for the time being.
According to Mosaichou, it's a good thing that Caoren has a job, otherwise this guy would be a threat to society if he was released.
As for Slime and Ah Qing, unlike Yicao and Yigu, they just go shopping and play all day long, highlighting that they are idle and don't work, anyway, they have enough income to support themselves.
Shi Li is a compromise between the two factions: he has a job, but he doesn't work.
While everyone was at dinner time, he expressed his idea of ​​forming a team to go to the dungeon.
The copy key in his hand is for a 5-person copy, and the upper limit is exactly LV12.
In the previous copy, Ah Qing had not been upgraded, and the experience value was still a little short, so he was still at LV12.
Everyone expressed no objection to Shi Li's proposal.
After the last instance, their instance cooldown has ended.
Shi Li had to download an extra copy because he took a bottle of medicine.
However, taking drugs continuously is not good for the body, so he plans to wait for a few days before taking them again.
I am quite satisfied with the current team composition.
Slime is the mascot, responsible for bringing in more income to everyone.
Ah Qing is a porter who can provide various props and bring back precious materials.
Caoren has been exercising more recently, so his physique will definitely be more suitable for hard labor after entering the dungeon.
As for the button mushrooms... they might be useful someday.
Mushroom:?
In this way, the next few days were relatively easy.
When Shi Li had nothing to do, he would go to the card hall, and if he was in a good mood, he would take a few classes.
Or you can go to the curator's office and lie down; the sofa there is particularly comfortable.
That night, Shi Li was pulled to the club by Director Xiu.
They stayed on the top floor for a while, just wandering around.
On the top floor, Shi Li saw Gong Ping.
Last time, he was unconscious for half a day on the top of the snow mountain and then woke up, still full of energy.
Since then, Shi Li has never seen the other person again.
But today he looked pretty normal, except that he didn't seem very happy in the club and looked a little humble.
I had to call someone "Brother" almost every few steps, and I felt like my waist was broken.
Without saying hello to Gong Ping, Shi Li and Director Xiu finally went down to the second floor.
The architectural style of the second floor is similar to the Roman Colosseum on Blue Star, and the theme is the minion card arena.
"Why, do you want to try something different today?"
If he remembered correctly, this was the first time Director Xiu had actually brought him to the second floor.
"That's not the case. I'm not very interested in minion card PK recently."
"Mainly because I met a friend here today."
Director Xiu spread his hands.
The last time he passed by, Shi Li saw a huge arena.
However, the club does not seem to have organized any large-scale arena events recently, so it has been transformed into relatively small arena rooms.
At this time, a competitive battle was taking place in an arena closest to the elevator exit.
This arena is a tropical rainforest scene simulated by holographic projection.
Through the screens, you can see what is happening inside.
Shi Li noticed that on one of the screens, there was a Tyrannosaurus Rex quietly lurking in the jungle with the protective color of its skin.
Not far away, a strangely shaped mecha robot was approaching .
There are protruding spikes on the body of the mecha, and the tips of the spikes emit blue light like electric electricity.
When all the spikes are charged, the current forms a blue net on its surface.
【roar!!!】
When the mecha entered the attack range, the Tyrannosaurus rushed out.
The mecha reacted immediately and pulled out two sophisticated energy weapons from the weapons storage on its back.
Then it fired a series of laser beams at the Tyrannosaurus Rex.
The Tyrannosaurus Rex was hit by the laser beam and let out a painful scream.
However, it did not give up, but continued to rush towards the mecha.
The mecha responded quickly and activated its backup weapon system.
Whoosh~Boom!
A cluster of rockets shot out from the robot's shoulders, blasting the Tyrannosaurus Rex into pieces on the spot.
Similar battles occurred in more than one place.
This is a PK with multiple followers. Through the split screen above, Shi Li can see a fierce battle unfolding in various parts of the jungle.
Both the mecha group and the fang beasts are very powerful, and they are attacking each other with all their might.
The mecha group launched various attack methods such as laser beams, rockets and electromagnetic pulses.
But the fangs were agile and kept dodging the attacks, and fighting back with their own claws and teeth.
This is not a real battle but a duel between follower cards, so the strength of these beasts is not inferior to the mechas, and they can even directly shatter the metal mecha when they find a flaw.
As the battle continued, the fang beasts gradually gained the upper hand.
In the end, the beasts took the opportunity to launch a final attack, destroying all the remaining mechas and winning the victory.
After the battle, silence returned to the depths of the virtual jungle.
The parts of the mecha were scattered all over the ground, and the beasts were in a posture of victory.
The entire jungle was filled with the roars of beasts, as if they had regained control of the land.
"Don't mention it, it's quite interesting to watch."
Shi Li stood in the audience, still savoring the experience.
"Well, the guy I'm waiting for hasn't arrived yet."
"Do you want to find a place to play a few rounds?"
Director Xiu suggested.
"That's fine."
Shi Li nodded. In fact, he was still a little interested.
I heard that in some dungeons, follower cards are the most important combat force.
But he never had the chance to experience commanding follower cards to fight freely.
Tower defense dungeons don’t count, as they don’t belong to free battles.
"This kind of medium-to-large-scale combat is not suitable for a novice like you."
"Come on, I'll take you to a smaller venue."
As he said that, Director Xiu led Shi Li deeper into the cave.
Soon they arrived at a minimal arena.
The area available for combat is only about the size of a basketball court.
At this moment, they were in a small enclosed room at the outside of the arena, the operation room.
"First of all, you need to connect your card system to the terminal."
When Director Xiu gestured, he swiped his membership card and then pressed his hand on the palm print-shaped touch interface on the console.
【Beep, beep, beep! 】
After keeping his hand on the interface for 5 seconds, the screen of the console lit up.
His card information was temporarily read onto the screen.
However, in order to protect the privacy of the players, these cards only have names and projections, and no specific card faces.
"This arena is a single minion duel."
"First you have to choose which minion card to send into battle."
Director Xiu introduced.
"Of course we choose the strongest one."
Shi Li clicked [Kung Fu Sheep and Rabbit] without hesitation.
【Mee-zha~Hey! 】
Then the holographic projection of the sheep and rabbit immediately appeared on the console.
It looks exactly the same as it does on the poker table.
"Now, can I manipulate her into the game?"
He turned his head and looked at Director Xiu.
"Don't worry, you can take a look at her panel first."
"The data showing the combat power in the arena is different from that at the poker table."
As he spoke, Director Xiu helped Shi Li open the panel.
【Kung Fu Sheep Rabbit】
Attack: 82
Agility: 75
Defense: 34
Health: 60
Belong to: Broken
Total rating: 251
Skills: [Two-Combination Technique]
"It really is an A-level card."
Seeing this panel, Director Xiu's eyes lit up: "The full score for each item is 100 points. The total score evaluation of a general B-level card is about 180 points."
"This blank minion of yours is enough to compete with those armed B-level cards."
She said so.
"But there is only one skill."
Shi Li frowned.
[Er Lian Jue]: Kung Fu Sheep Rabbit performs two attacks at extremely fast speeds, which stuns the target for a short time when it hits.
Moreover, this skill is not as detailed as described on the poker table, and the descriptions are rather vague and general.
"That's not a big deal. You just need to equip her with equipment cards and spell cards, and the problem will be solved."
"Equipment cards, like the ones in dungeons?"
It seems that this minion card arena is more exciting than he imagined.
"Yes, here your minion card can carry two equipment cards and two spell cards."
"The concept of equipment cards is similar to that of dungeon equipment cards. After equipping them, they can improve the various qualities of the card and grant a passive ability. "
"For spell cards, you can pick any card from your deck, and then turn one of their active skills into a spell and give it to the follower card."
Director Xiu introduced.
"I see."
Shi Li said he understood.
It feels a bit like a universal deck with more freedom.
After thinking about it, he pulled out a card, [Mantidote].
There is only one skill that can be selected for this card.
[Bright Air Blade Slash]: Kung Fu Sheep Rabbit shoots a medium-sized air blade forward
"Oh~ It has become a long-range attack method, and it doesn't seem to be a violent skill anymore, so it doesn't consume health."
"If we follow the energy recovery rules of the Po Shi system, then if the air blades keep hitting, then we can keep firing them continuously?"
Shi Li's eyes lit up, and he used [Mandrite Girl] as a spell card and attached it to [Kung Fu Sheep Rabbit].
"A+B, that should be pretty impressive."
Director Xiu nodded: "Generally speaking, for this kind of single minion card arena, the card will carry a survival spell."
After hearing her suggestion, Shi Li took out [Flower Jade Deer] again.
[Flower Fragrance]: Kung Fu Sheep Rabbit lets the flower fragrance surround itself, gaining continuous small-scale healing
Director Xiu: "Once you have chosen both spell cards, you can choose the equipment card."
When it came to the equipment card, Shi Li of course took out his own personal weapon first.
[Mysterious Iron Rod]: The user's physique is greatly enhanced
This one is of course good, and I'll equip it too.
"Even if it's not equipment, it can be installed. It will automatically be corrected to equipment."
After hearing what Director Xiu said, Shi Li chose [Evil Monk] as his last choice.
When this card is equipped on [Kung Fu Sheep Rabbit], it turns into a Buddhist bracelet made of large wooden beads, which looks quite matching.
[Demon Qi Buddha Beads]: The threat of attacks to ordinary creatures increases
After completing everything, the panel of Sheep Rabbit has been greatly strengthened.
【Kung Fu Sheep Rabbit】
Attack: 82+20
Agility: 75+5
Defense: 34+5
Health: 60+10
Belong to: Broken
Total rating: 291
Skills: [Two-combination Skills] [Bright Air Blade Slash] [Flower Fragrance] [Mysterious Iron Rod] [Demon Qi Buddha Beads]
"Sure enough, I was not disappointed. With a total score of nearly 300, your follower might have a win rate of over 60% even if it is managed."
Director Xiu nodded as he watched.
"How about we play a game?"
Looking at Yangtu holding an iron stick in one hand and Buddhist beads in the other, Shi Li wanted to test his strength.
"Stop it. If I go to the other side, who will guide you?"
Director Xiu waved his hand.
It's very boring to bully the weak and fry the fish.
"Don't worry, we just need to wait for a while."
"I clicked 'Welcome to spar' before I came in. If anyone sees me later, they will definitely come into the room."
Unexpectedly, as soon as Director Xiu finished speaking, a red light lit up in their room.
This means that someone has entered the opponent's room, which means you can start preparing.
"Look, whatever you say will come true. Be prepared for a fight."
So she smiled.
I waited there for about a few minutes.
Buzz!
Another green light came on.
"The other side is ready. Please put on the holographic control helmet."
She picked up a half-visor helmet from the side of the console.
"This thing allows you to control your followers through brain waves, or telepathy."
"As for whether you want a first-person perspective or a third-person perspective, it depends on your personal preference. You can adjust it yourself."
There is a short antenna on the helmet, and it is also equipped with output goggles, so you can directly see the scene inside the arena.
"Can you use the second person?"
Shi Li put on his helmet.
"Don't be so funny. Do you want to see your own minion card beat you up?"
Director Xiu tapped his helmet with his knuckles in annoyance.
But to be honest, she had heard of people who were interested in this field.
It's the kind that uses the second person perspective to control the follower cards.
But this is a formal club for all ages and we don't offer that kind of thing.
Buzz!
As Shi Li debugged everything, the third yellow light came on.
This means that both teams' minion cards have been connected and will soon appear in the arena.
"Okay, have fun."
"I'll just watch from the side and try not to disturb you."
Director Xiu walked to the side and watched through the screen.
In order to facilitate Shi Li's adaptation, she helped set up the original venue for this game.
It is the simplest arena paved with large stone bricks.
Buzz!
A beam of blue light fell, and Sheep Rabbit appeared on the stage.
Buzz!
Another beam of light followed closely and landed on the other side of the ring.
Director Xiu: “Huh?”
Standing opposite the sheep and rabbit at this time was a creature with a very strange appearance.
This is an animal that looks a bit like a combination of a wolf and a fox.
The animal's fur is fluffy, shaped like clouds and cotton, and comes in eight colors.
The seven colors of the rainbow plus the black of the dark clouds make eight colors.
[Interesting, is the opponent this time a beast-eared girl?]
A slightly childish voice, indistinguishable between male and female, rang out from the public speakers in the arena.
When he heard the other party talking, Shi Li's sitting posture obviously froze.
"The helmet has a speaking function, which is also activated by brain waves."
Fortunately, Director Xiu reminded him.
【Hello】
So he responded curiously.
[Hello, hello, please wait a moment]
As he spoke, he controlled the eight-colored wolf-fox cards and ran to a corner of the ring.
I saw it raise its hind legs and shiver towards the corner of the ring.
Crackling!
A bolt of electricity shot out like urine.
[You are...]
Shi Li expressed confusion.
[A little bit of metaphysics before the show starts, don’t worry about it, Bo Cai! ]
As he spoke, the eight-colored wolf fox ran to the second corner.
Crackling!
The third corner.
Crackling!
The fourth corner.
Crackling!
After all four corners of the arena had been visited, the eight-colored wolf-fox returned to its original position.
If Shi Li saw correctly, it even seemed to have a satisfied expression on its face.
[Okay, let’s get started]
The other end finally said.
【OK】
Shi Li nodded, and just as he was about to give Yangtu an order, he suddenly saw electric lights flashing at the four corners of the arena.
Crackling! x4
Four bolts of lightning shot towards the sky above the arena and condensed into a disk composed of blue light.
Then……
Boom!
The huge lightning bolt that was enough to cover half of the arena directly hit the sheep rabbit and the eight-colored wolf fox.
Everything in sight was obscured by the electric blue light.
Buzz...
Shi Li only felt his helmet vibrate slightly, and then a line of text popped up on the goggles.
[The battle is over, you lose]
"this……"
He was a little confused.
[Woohahaha! How's that? Surprise?]
The triumphant laughter from the other side proved that this was its masterpiece.
"It turns out that this is not metaphysics at all. I have been tricked."
Shi Li understood.
“…”
Because he was wearing a helmet, he didn't notice that Director Xiu was wiping his forehead next to him.
This battle that was completely uninspiring made Shi Li open the voice communication again.
[You succeeded in this fight, come again]
【Okay, Bocai! 】
So both sides took to the stage again.
Shi Li is still the sheep and rabbit, and the opponent is still the eight-colored wolf and fox.
As a result, this time the opponent did not use any tricks, but defeated Shi Li, who was not yet skilled in the operation, in a fair and just manner.
[The battle is over, you lose]
[Come again]
[Good~]
[The battle is over, you lose]
[Come again]
[Good~]
[The battle is over, you lose]
[Come again]
[Good~]
As a result, Shi Li became more and more excited as the fight went on, and he just couldn't win no matter what.
After losing more than ten games in a row, he suddenly remembered something.
"I'm sorry, Director."
Taking off his helmet, he looked at Director Xiu: "I was so engrossed in the fun that I forgot about anything. Has the person you were waiting for arrived?"
"Um... we're here."
Director Xiu didn't know how to explain: "It's right in front of you, my friend."
"Opposite? You mean..."
Shi Li paused for two seconds before reacting.
It turns out that the person who has been torturing me is Director Xiu’s friend.
"Yes, that's it."
"And this guy didn't use the main body of the minion card just now."
Director Xiu smiled helplessly.
"?"
Shi Li remembered that she had introduced before that if the players wanted, they could also equip the cards themselves and enter the arena via projection.
In other words, the friend's true form is an eight-colored wolf-fox?