Folk Card Maker: Starting from Painted Skin

As the captain, Zhang Jing Tian obviously needed to arrange the team members for the competition himself.

For the individual competition, he chose Xu Shijie as the first participant because Xu Shijie explicitly stated that he would only participate in the individual competition. This was a good opportunity to test the opponent's level.

He, Bai Xiaoyue, and Yang Zheng would definitely participate. The opponents were from the Imperial Capital Card Academy, not some nobodies, so they couldn't afford to hold back.

Now, the remaining spot had to be filled by either Wei Yingyue, Guan Feng, or Ding Xiaoyu.

As if sensing Zhang Jing Tian's hesitation, Ding Xiaoyu immediately spoke up to help his good brother out of the predicament: "Um, I don't need to participate in the individual competition. I should be the weakest among the seven of us. I'll just be a substitute if needed."

Between Wei Yingyue and Guan Feng, Wei Yingyue currently had the stronger mental strength. However, before this, Wei Yingyue was the one who was the substitute.

While Zhang Jing Tian was still hesitating, Guan Feng had already chosen to withdraw voluntarily: "Strength speaks for itself. Now that Wei Yingyue's mental strength has reached gold level, she should definitely go. I'll just be the substitute."

Zhang Jing Tian was originally thinking about how to persuade him, but he didn't expect Guan Feng to be so understanding.

At that moment, Zhang Jing Tian completely relaxed.

"Then there's the team competition. Xu Shijie, you're not participating, right?"

Although Guan Feng's mental strength was one star higher than Ding Xiaoyu's, they were both in the same rank, so the difference wouldn't be too significant.

Zhang Jing Tian obviously had a better relationship with Ding Xiaoyu. Did he need to avoid suspicion at this time?

However, this thought only existed for a second before Zhang Jing Tian decisively rejected it.

Because he knew very well that Ding Xiaoyu was the only card creator among them who specialized in mechanics. And Guan Feng, in all aspects, was similar to Bai Xiaoyue.

To put it bluntly, he was like a cheaper substitute for Bai Xiaoyue.

Now that the team already had Bai Xiaoyue, they didn't need another similar existence.

As for whether Guan Feng would think he was giving Ding Xiaoyu preferential treatment, Zhang Jing Tian didn't care even more.

He would do it anyway, and he wouldn't care what others said.

"Ding Xiaoyu, you will participate in this team competition!"

Ding Xiaoyu was naturally very happy. Who wouldn't want to officially participate and shine brightly!

However, he still felt a little worried in his heart and could only glance at Guan Feng beside him.

A hint of disappointment flashed across Guan Feng's face, but he didn't say much: "Okay, Captain, I'll listen to you."

Zhang Jing Tian patted Guan Feng on the shoulder: "Later, I will also formulate corresponding plans based on the race that the opponent's card creator specializes in."

Guan Feng smiled: "It's okay, Captain, substitutes have their uses too."

After the meeting ended, Ding Xiaoyu immediately came to Zhang Jing Tian's side:

"Damn, you're really a great brother! I thought I had no chance!"

Zhang Jing Tian's scalp tingled, but he resisted the urge to hit Ding Xiaoyu on the head:

"Don't overthink it. I chose you because I think you're suitable for this competition. We're lacking a mechanical card creator."

"If the opponents are all demon race card creators, then I would definitely let Guan Feng play."

Ding Xiaoyu grinned: "I know, brother, I rely on my strength to earn my keep! But I'm still very happy! Do you think we can win tomorrow?"

When the topic of tomorrow's competition was brought up, Ding Xiaoyu's expression became noticeably more dejected.

Because he knew too well how powerful the Imperial Capital Card Academy was.

"We should! Anyway, let's watch the first match first and understand each other's strength. If we want to win the championship, the Imperial Capital Card Academy and the First Military Academy will be our opponents."

"Yeah." Ding Xiaoyu nodded, then smiled: "With you here, I still have confidence."

However, the others didn't seem so relaxed. They knew very well that the competition with the Imperial Capital Card Academy would definitely be a fierce battle.

Bai Xiaoyue, who knew the Imperial Capital Card Academy best, came out of the hotel at this time to take a walk in a garden downstairs.

However, Bai Xiaoyue forgot that this time, several schools were staying in the same hotel.

Coincidentally, she ran into her classmates.

Besides the short girl who drew lots today, there was also a tall, handsome man.

The aggressive girl from the daytime was now leaning against the man like a bird, with a charming smile on her face.

However, the man's expression changed immediately after seeing Bai Xiaoyue.

He smiled and walked towards Bai Xiaoyue:

"Xiaoyue... um..."

He hesitated, but Bai Xiaoyue wanted to turn around and leave.

"Xiaoyue, you don't want to come to the Imperial Capital Card Academy, is it because of me?"

Bai Xiaoyue suddenly rolled her eyes: "You're overthinking it. It has nothing to do with you. You Sheng, how many times have I told you, don't pester me all day long!"

Before You Sheng could finish speaking, the short girl beside him glared at Bai Xiaoyue angrily:

"What's your attitude! Brother You is the number one genius of our Imperial Capital Card Academy, a rising star who has been specially praised by the principal!

I just don't know what's wrong with Brother You's eyes, that he would actually like you!"

Bai Xiaoyue sneered: "I don't need his liking. Let's see the outcome in tomorrow's competition!"

You Sheng gritted his teeth and looked sadly at Bai Xiaoyue in front of him.

"Hey, Xiaoyue, although I like you, I won't show mercy in tomorrow's competition. Your captain has a good relationship with you, right? I will let him know that not just anyone can be your man!"

...

Bai Xiaoyue quickly fled the scene. She only felt that You Sheng was a lunatic.

Of course, the You family behind You Sheng was very powerful. They should be considered the fastest-rising nouveau riche in the Imperial Capital in recent years.

All of this was thanks to You Sheng's grandfather.

The old man was now a legendary card creator and carried a lot of weight in the Imperial Capital.

As his grandson, You Sheng had received the best education and training since childhood.

However... Bai Xiaoyue was not afraid of him.

Whether it was because You Sheng specifically mentioned Zhang Jing Tian, these two people actually appeared in her mind for comparison.

She suddenly felt that if these two people really had to compete, it was really hard to say who would win.

Maybe... it really would be Zhang Jing Tian!

She was even more looking forward to tomorrow's competition.