This Summoner Is Too Powerful

From the payment method of this shop, it's obvious that the owner is definitely a cube card enthusiast, and perhaps quite the fanatic.

Cube card enthusiasts are divided into several types: those who like playing cards, watching cards, and collecting cards.

Relatively speaking, those who like collecting cards are in the minority.

In his hobby breakdown, playing, watching, and collecting cards probably accounts for a ratio of 4:2:4.

"Which school are you... students from?"

"Xidu University? Zhongdu University? Imperial University? Modu University?"

The owner's attitude softened considerably, no longer icy cold.

"Uh, we're from Xidu University."

Li Pu was puzzled as to why Imperial and Modu were mentioned.

The owner was satisfied with this answer.

As a player focusing on collection, it's natural to often go to various monster areas to collect cards.

It's his first time in the southwest area here.

Plus, the area combining several provinces is so vast, it's impossible to visit every place.

So he hasn't been to Xidu, and therefore doesn't have the cards from its surroundings.

If it was Zhongdu University, it wouldn't be so significant, as he's been collecting cards around Zhongdu City recently.

"I wonder, do you have the cards from around Xidu?"

So the owner asked the trio.

Wu Guinan and Ma He exchanged glances, neither spoke, feeling they had no qualification to interject.

"Probably, about half of them."

Upon hearing this, Li Pu roughly understood.

This middle-aged man's goal was likely similar to Li Fan's in the past, wanting to collect all the cards around Xidu.

He can say he owns at least 99% of the cards in the southern forest.

In East Wilderness Ridge, it's about 85% or more.

So saying roughly half isn't a lie.

"Oh?"

This answer caused the owner to raise an eyebrow.

"If that's the case, shall we have a card exchange trade?"

He proposed.

"What exactly do you mean?"

Li Pu perked up with interest upon hearing this.

There are many cards in his pool that he doesn't use.

If he can exchange them for ones with fusion value, it would naturally benefit his future cube card path.

"D-level cards, exchanged one for one."

"Three D cards for one C, two C cards for one B, what do you think?"

"Two B cards can also be exchanged for an A, if you have any."

"Of course, the exchange requires mutual agreement, so we can each decide based on the specific cards offered by the other."

The owner tapped his pipe.

"This..."

Li Pu thought this seemed reasonable.

"But if we use two C cards to get one B, can this B be exchanged for a skill orb?"

However, he immediately had a card bug idea.

If it can be exchanged, then Fu Erdai can be brought back now.

"Haha, of course not."

The owner laughed, giving a denial.

The cards he would offer for exchange are certainly ones without much value in his own pool.

For instance, even after exchanging, they can easily be collected again, non-regional specialty cards.

Large in number, wide in coverage, and easy to encounter in the wild.

Or, those of little use in his pool, low in value, and have been collecting dust for a long time, he might consider trading away.

Such cards could hardly be recognized for exchanging for a skill orb.

"Don't overthink it, this is just a pure card exchange interaction."

Saying that, the owner left the counter and drew down the curtain to avoid disturbances.

"Alright."

Li Pu nodded.

In fact, his thoughts were similar to the owner's.

The cards willing to be exchanged are ones that can be easily reacquired.

Those relatively rarer wouldn't be brought out.

However, whether a card has practical value depends on the player's personal situation.

So in a sense, it's a mutually beneficial exchange, complementing each other's weaknesses.

"Come on, take a look at mine first."

The owner equipped mechanical gloves and swiped in front of him.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh! xN

Immediately, nearly a hundred cards laid out in a 10 by 9 formation, floating like a wall before the trio.

Ma He: "Whoa, damn, so many."

Wu Guinan: "Impressive, most of them I haven't seen before."

Upon hearing their admiration, the owner shrugged slightly.

Nearly a hundred cards, really not that many.

Remember, this is only a small part of his exchangeable cards.

But hearing others express awe still felt quite satisfying.

"Here's mine."

Li Pu mimicked the owner's movement, spreading his cards.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh! xN

Also nearly a hundred cards.

Owner: "Let's first browse each other's cards, note down those of interest, and discuss exchange arrangements afterward. How about it?"

Li Pu: "OK."

The two swapped positions and began examining each other's cards.

Skipping the useless ones, he scanned until the third row and suddenly noticed a card.

With a light tap of his finger.

[Moo!]

A projection of a bull with red eyes and three horns — left, middle, and right — burst from the card.

"This card, not bad..."

After reading its information, Li Pu muttered to himself.

[Triangle Bull Leader] - 10 points, C

Attack 6, Defense 4

[Triangle Lock]: When Triangle Bull is revealed, it locks onto a conventional target. Subsequent turns can only attack this target, gaining [Ignore] effect.

[Mad Cow Attack]: After the locked target exits the field, Triangle Bull must attack an ally card once, then automatically exit.

([Ignore]: When attacking, ignore card position, self-control, constraints, etc.)

This is the first time Li Pu encountered this type of card, and the [Ignore] effect is also new.

After locking onto a target, it can ignore card placement, meaning this card's attack could bypass the opponent's shield card and directly strike rear cards.

Fortunately, it can only lock onto one target, and it must be a regular card, not a key card.

Otherwise, he guessed the owner wouldn't be willing to exchange it.

However, its shortcomings are evident: not only does it exit with the target, but it must also attack an ally before leaving — truly a mad cow attack.

All in all, this card's disadvantages outweigh its advantages.

The average player wouldn't include it in their deck, which explains why the owner is willing to trade it.

"This one, O kay-d!"

But for Li Pu, he didn't mind.

Perhaps if he takes it back and fuses it, he can remove the negative effect clauses and make it a super-powerful card.

For him, the value of collection isn't high; he values potential more.

So in this round, among the nearly hundred cards, he only picked out the [Triangle Bull Leader] — a single C-level card.

Meanwhile, the owner showed interest in 20 to 30 cards from Li Pu's side.

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