The white-haired school beauty sighs every day, yet he keeps getting stronger.

Zhang Ziyang hung up the phone and immediately started packing without hesitation.

We might have to spend the night in the Nether Rift this time, so we should prepare a little.

Although most items can be purchased at the Card Master Market outside the rift, the items there are generally quite expensive.

Just like the shops in tourist attractions, they rip off outsiders.

It was almost time to meet, and Zhang Ziyang had finished getting ready.

I also took a shower and changed into a black tracksuit that was easy to move in.

As Zhang Ziyang was carrying his bag downstairs, he happened to run into Huangfu Yue.

The white-haired girl seemed to have just returned from outside, carrying a bulging bag in her hand, and was about to go upstairs.

Seeing Zhang Ziyang carrying a bag downstairs, I casually asked him a question.

"Are you going out?"

"Yes, my classmates invited me to go down the Forest-Sea Rift together."

Are you coming home for dinner tonight?

"I might have to stay overnight, so don't wait for me. You and Aunt Zhao can eat."

"Ok."

The white-haired girl nodded, then carried the bag upstairs.

As they passed each other, Zhang Ziyang caught a glimpse of what was in the bag.

A bag full of apples.

On top of that was a row of... eggs?

Why buy these?

Zhang Ziyang was a little confused for a moment.

He remembered that these types of food were not among Huangfu Yue's favorite foods.

Did you buy it for Aunt Zhao?

When Zhang Ziyang reached the first floor, Huangfuyue's voice suddenly came from outside.

"be careful."

The voice is very soft.

If Zhang Ziyang hadn't had his five senses enhanced, he almost wouldn't have heard it clearly.

He looked up toward the source of the sound.

The girl was nowhere to be seen in the second-floor corridor.

Zhang Ziyang smiled and replied to Huangfu Yue's room.

"Okay, I'll be careful!"

After saying that, he left a pre-written sticky note in the living room on the first floor, turned the doorknob, and went out.

Outside the door, a car honked its horn twice.

The passenger window was rolled down, revealing Cai Kun's signature middle parting.

"Brother Yang, over here, over here!"

……

After Zhang Ziyang left, Huangfuyue carried her things back to her room.

After putting her things down, she walked to the window.

After watching Zhang Ziyang get into the car, she closed the curtains again.

The white-haired girl picked up the bag and stuffed the apples and eggs inside into the small refrigerator in the corner one by one.

Go to the gap between the forest and the sea for training.

Doesn't this mean...

Is Zhang Ziyang going to waste his precious cultivation time again?

Thinking of this, Huangfu Yue's calm face couldn't help but show a slight upward curve at the corners of her lips.

very good!

In the second round of comparison, my chances of winning are much higher.

My previous loss to Zhang Ziyang was entirely due to that guy's incredible luck.

Now, the competition of spiritual attainment relies on down-to-earth practice.

No matter how talented you are, it's all for nothing if you don't persevere!

Zhang Ziyang spends half a day every day just on physical training.

With the addition of various activities such as "participating in the arena" and "hunting demons in the dimensional rift," there is very little time left for his cultivation.

If this continues, barring any unforeseen circumstances, she's guaranteed to win!

after all……

Huangfu Yue summoned her Soul Card—Frosty Moon Nether Dragon.

The card is engraved with a dark blue dragon, with a striking engraving in the lower right corner and five shimmering points of light around it.

Tier 1, 5 stars!

"If I work a little harder today, I should be able to break through to Tier 1, Level 6 tonight."

Huangfu Yue retrieved the soul card, a hint of arrogance appearing in her ethereal silver eyes.

At this rate, she might even be able to make a push for the second-tier threshold in a week.

Zhang Ziyang works sporadically, sometimes fishing and sometimes drying his nets.

How could I possibly beat her in the comparison and settlement a week later?

Thinking of this, Huangfu Yue's mood instantly improved a lot.

She then took out her phone and dialed a number.

After ringing for a while, the call was finally answered.

"Oh, is that Little Yueyue?"

On the other end of the phone was a soft, cute female voice.

The voice was rather high-pitched, and the person sounded quite young, like someone still in elementary school.

Upon hearing this voice, Huangfu Yue's expression instantly changed:

"Okay, Xiaoyu, when are you arriving? I bought your favorite crystal apples and eggs!"

Years later, she still couldn't forget Xiaoyu's intoxicatingly comfortable touch.

"Eh? Really?"

"Ok!"

Upon hearing the definite answer, the soft and adorable female voice was immediately moved.

"Waaaaah~ Little Yueyue, you're the best! Unlike your heartless master, I had to endure wind and rain every day with her, and all she did was order me around, treating me like a laborer. Even coal mine owners aren't as ruthless as her!"

When a certain person was mentioned, Xiaoyu immediately gritted her teeth.

I finally got to go on a business trip and take a vacation.

That icy-faced guy actually assigned her a task!

She was really angry!

After listening, Huangfu Yue smiled knowingly:

"Alright, let's not talk about Master anymore. Xiaoyu, when are you arriving in Tianxing City? Do you want me to pick you up?"

"No need, no need. I'm not bad with directions. If everything goes smoothly, I should be able to get to your house tomorrow!"

After saying that, the phone was hung up.

"Aren't you terrible with directions?"

Huangfu Yue murmured softly, a hint of worry appearing in her ethereal silver eyes.

This is a lie!

But Xiaoyu is so strong, she should be fine.

Thinking of this, Huangfu Yue closed the refrigerator door and turned to cultivate.

The last time I called, my master said something.

Xiaoyu brought a gift with her this time, in addition to guiding me in learning combat skills.

Don't know what it is.

I'm kind of looking forward to it.

……

The Senhai Boundary is located in the Yudai Mountain, 45 kilometers southwest of Tianxing City.

It is a low-level boundary, inside which is a forest connected to a lake, and it is not particularly vast.

Therefore, resources are relatively scarce, and powerful monsters cannot be born.

Under normal circumstances, the monsters and demons inside can only cultivate to the third level at most.

In addition, the Tianxing City government regularly comes to exterminate monsters and control their breeding numbers.

Therefore, the Forest Sea Rift has a high safety factor, making it very suitable for low-level card players or novice card players to hunt and explore.

Zhang Ziyang and Cai Kun left Tianxing City by car.

After driving for about an hour, we finally arrived at Jade Belt Mountain.

There are checkpoints at the foot of the mountain, and pedestrians and vehicles must be checked before they are allowed to enter.

This is to prevent criminals from concealing their identities and bringing dangerous items inside.

This is also to prevent the monsters within the boundary from sneaking out and causing trouble in nearby villages and towns.

After undergoing the inspection, Zhang Ziyang and his group were allowed to enter.

There is a small market at the foot of the mountain.

If you continue upwards, you will see the gap between the forest and the sea.

"Snapped!"

Zhang Ziyang picked up his backpack, got off the bus, and closed the door behind him.

He carefully observed his surroundings.

It wasn't very noticeable when we were in the car.

Now that we've gotten off the bus, there are quite a few people here!

There are quite a few card masters coming to the Senhai Boundary, so in addition to stalls selling materials, there are also many people doing business in the market.

Small, unassuming restaurants, breakfast stalls, antique appraisal and recycling shops, hotels, teahouses and mahjong parlors...

Zhang Ziyang even saw a foot massage parlor by the roadside, wondering if it was healthy or not, but it seemed to be doing quite well.

These shops are clustered together, open to customers, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.

Cai Kun paid the fare online and strode over, smiling:

"How's it going, Yang-ge? It's lively, isn't it!"

"Indeed, I didn't expect there to be a market outside the rift. Aren't they afraid that the monsters from the mountain will come down?"

"What's there to be afraid of? Those who dare to open shops here are basically experienced card masters, and most of the customers who spend money here are like us, hunting demons in the lower realms."

If any demonic beasts dared to cause trouble, their numbers were so small that the people here wouldn't even need to intervene; they could easily wipe them out... unless, of course, there's a demonic plague.

Cai Kun chuckled and then walked ahead to lead the way.

"Let's go, Yang-ge, let's go to the [Demon Hunter Guild] to get our qualification certificates first. We need these to enter the rift to hunt demons."

"Okay, you understand. Then I'll do as you say."

Zhang Ziyang smiled and followed.

Having professionals with you is so comfortable; you don't have to worry about trivial matters.

I hope this trip to the rift will go smoothly and yield a bountiful harvest...