Supreme Star Card Master-Chapter 188 - 163: Luck Ring
Demon Academy, in a certain café.
A few girls occasionally glanced at a seat by the window on the second floor, whispering excitedly and gleefully.
"Isn’t that Senior Xia Xuan?"
"It’s really her! I’ve been at the academy for nearly two years, and this is the first time I’ve seen her in person. She’s even prettier than her pictures online!"
"But the girl next to her looks so much like her... Is she her sister?"
"She should be. It’s said that Senior has a sister, though not in our Demon City."
"To be Xia Xuan’s sister, it’s so enviable..."
...
By the window on the second floor, Xia Yue lowered her head slightly, staring at the untouched coffee in her cup.
Opposite her sat a girl with the same red eyes.
This girl was a little over 5’7" tall, wearing a red jacket and an exquisite black A-line skirt, with her slender legs wrapped in high-quality, glossy black stockings.
Her long black hair hung straight down without any adornment.
But on her left hand, she wore a red bracelet adorned with a small, thumbnail-sized bird.
And this girl’s appearance was about an eighty percent match to Xia Yue, although their temperaments were entirely different.
"Little Yue, you’re participating in the exchange match, right?"
Xia Xuan propped her left cheek with her hand and slowly stirred the coffee in front of her with her right, admiring her sister’s pretty face while smiling and asking.
"Mm..."
Xia Yue sat upright, rubbing her hands unconsciously on her knees. In front of this woman, the usually proud Xia Yue seemed quite nervous.
The reason was simple. The other party was just too excellent!
Xia Xuan smiled and said, "Great, I haven’t stayed an extra half month at the academy for nothing, just to see my cute sister’s competition."
"Stayed an extra half month?" Xia Yue raised her head in shock, "Sister, you... Could it be?!"
All academies, be it Three Capitals Academy, other top-tier academies, or second-tier academies, operated on a four-year system.
However, unlike second-tier academies, top-tier ones allowed applications for early graduation.
The requirement for applying for early graduation was to reach Shining Star Level!
"I broke through last month, and also helped the academy complete two tasks." Xia Xuan nodded casually and slowly took a sip of coffee.
"So... amazing!"
Xia Yue looked at Xia Xuan savoring the coffee, her red eyes full of astonishment and admiration.
Graduating more than a year early was unimaginable for ordinary people.
Xia Xuan put down her coffee cup and looked at Xia Yue, asking, "Are you confident in dealing with the geniuses of Capitol City and Demon City academies?"
Xia Xuan’s tone made it seem as if the Demon Academy, where she had spent three years of her life, was no different from Capitol City College, as if they were just opponents to be dealt with.
No matter the time, Xia Xuan would always stand by her sister’s side without hesitation.
Xia Yue pondered for a while and shook her head, "Not really confident, the geniuses of Capitol City and Demon City feel very strong."
Xia Xuan said slowly, "I don’t know about Capitol City, but as for Demon City, there are indeed two youngsters with some talent. If I remember correctly, their names should be Ji Xuan and Wen Chenwei."
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"That’s right, Wen Chenwei is my schoolmate at Demon No.1 Middle School."
"Mm, I remember."
Xia Xuan was well aware of the person who had always overshadowed her sister.
"Let’s not talk about Wen Chenwei, you know him well enough. That Ji Xuan is indeed not weak. His talent seems related to ’See Through.’ Dealing with him could indeed be troublesome..."
As she spoke, Xia Xuan took out a yellow agate-like ring and placed it on the table, pushing it towards Xia Yue.
"This is...?"
"This is a Star Device I got from an enemy I killed previously, named Luck Ring. Take a look."
"Luck Ring?"
Xia Yue picked up the ring.
[Luck Ring]
[Grade: Master]
[Introduction: An amazing item that brings good luck]
[Effect:
Luck Buff: When used, skills with ’probability’ will have their luck value doubled, causing outcomes to lean towards ’good.’
Once every other day, you can actively use this skill to ’Super Double’ your luck, making the luck value four times higher for the next skill used!]
"This ring..."
Xia Yue took a deep breath, staring intently at the Luck Ring in her hand.
Although it only had one effect, it involved the intangible concept of ’luck’!
And for someone like herself with a ’Magic Fluctuation’ talent, this effect was incredibly fitting!
Magic Fluctuation: Each time a fire skill is used, the final power gets a random bonus between -5% to 30%.
This made every fire skill she used have a ’probability.’
If she could increase her luck value, making the evenly distributed probability lean more towards 30%, her strength would undoubtedly increase by at least one level!
The specifics would depend on the ring’s effect.
Moreover, the ring’s power extended beyond that.
Around this ring’s effect, she could even establish a system, a ’gambling’ style.
"So, do you like it?" Seeing Xia Yue’s surprised expression, Xia Xuan smiled and asked.
Xia Yue’s eyes widened a bit, "Sister, is this... for me?"
Xia Xuan chuckled, "Of course, I can’t use it. It’s perfect for you."
In reality, this ring wasn’t something easily obtained.
Following the incident where Quicksand Sect kidnapped Xia Yue, Xia Xuan felt deeply responsible for her sister’s harm.
Not only did she kill several foes from various sects in the west, she also paid a hefty price to acquire this unusually special Luck Ring.
Xia Yue looked at the ring, her heart in turmoil.
Her sister, who was two years older than her, was so brilliant, the most perfect person she knew.
She went to Demon Capital Academy just to surpass her sister. If she accepted her sister’s support, what would be the point of surpassing her...
After a moment of hesitation, Xia Yue picked up the ring and wore it.
"Thank you, Sister!"
Well, it’s amazing!
Last time on Red Sand Flame Island, Xia Yue nearly lost her life. She realized she was still too weak.
Use resources when available. If not, find them herself. Exhaust every means to quickly enhance her strength was her priority now.
Even surpassing her sister and family with their support wasn’t a problem!
Otherwise, she wouldn’t even catch up with Su Yuan, the ’monster.’
Xia Yue’s prompt acceptance of the ring stunned Xia Xuan for a moment.
Xia Xuan knew her sister’s nature well.
She initially thought it would take some persuasion to get her to accept the ring, but she accepted so readily?
Was this still her upright sister who’s never accepted handouts unquestioningly?
This girl had truly changed.
Disaster might lead to fortune. The incident on the fire-element Red Sand Flame Island had indeed helped her grow...
"Alright, that’s it for today. I have things to do, so I’ll leave now."
Xia Xuan smiled with satisfaction, gave a few more looks at Xia Yue admiring the Luck Ring, then composed herself and left swiftly.
Xia Yue raised her head hurriedly, "Sister, the competition..."
"Don’t worry, I’ll definitely go watch~"
...
In the first two days of the Demon City Elite Exchange Meeting, there were only ordinary visits and exchanges.
On the third day, April 22, the exchange match took place.
In Demon City, at Playground No. 2, the arena and barrier were set.
Around the arena were students from all three academies.
Besides the Capitol City and Demon Capital students participating, at least two thousand Demon City students attended due to the home-field advantage.
Apart from many freshmen, quite a number of sophomores and juniors joined in the excitement.
For the exchange match, many people set aside their cultivation and tasks.
"Why hasn’t Su Yuan arrived yet? The exchange match is about to start in a while."
At Three Capitals Academy’s side, Xia Yue frowned, growing anxious.
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Usually, waiting a few more hours wouldn’t be a big deal. But with the exchange match about to start, and Capitol City and Demon Academy students already discussing, their group wasn’t even gathered.
It wasn’t just Xia Yue. Demon Capital Academy students behind her also felt the urgency.
Suddenly, a commotion and low whispers arose from the back.
"Su Yuan?"
"Su Yuan is here!"
"Just in time!"
...
A refined-looking young man walked briskly from a distance, joining Demon Capital Academy’s team. It was Su Yuan.
"Sorry, Teacher Xiao He, for keeping you waiting."
He Yanan said, "It’s good you made it. Did you finish what you had to do?"
Su Yuan smiled, "It was tight, but I got it done."
He Yanan nodded, "That’s great!"
"Su Yuan, you cut it really close!" Xia Yue muttered nearby.
Though she said this, relief and happiness flashed in her eyes.
Xiang Dingqian and Zhang Tai also breathed a bit easier, feeling more at ease.
"Sorry, sorry," Su Yuan quickly apologized twice.
Before leaving the academy, He Yanan had given Su Yuan a one-time use Communication Talisman.
So even in the Transversal Mountain Range, Su Yuan knew the exact time of the exchange match.
But hunting 100,000 star dust in nearly two months was indeed rushed.
Fortunately, though it took an extra day or two, he successfully elevated his breathing to Master Level in one go!
