Where Did the Crystal Card Go

"Ding! Player Kaitou Kid has triggered the Hidden Cultivation Route and activated Sleight of Hand Technique!"

"Host has automatically learned Sleight of Hand Technique!"

Ye Yu, who was about to rest, was caught off guard by the sudden electronic chime.

He hadn't expected the sand sculpture players to be this effective.

How long had it been since the system announcement?

Someone had already triggered a Hidden Cultivation Route?

"Sleight of Hand Technique, huh?"

Ye Yu muttered to himself.

Then, his consciousness entered the system to examine Sleight of Hand Technique.

Sleight of Hand Technique (Host Version): S-grade Hidden Skill, steals anything without exception—steal from gods when gods block, steal from buddhas when buddhas block. Currently, the host can steal from targets no higher than Lesser God rank, with a 100% success rate. This skill upgrades as the host levels up!

After reading the full explanation of Sleight of Hand Technique, a thoughtful expression crossed Ye Yu's face.

This skill was undoubtedly still quite overpowered.

Right now, Ye Yu was only at Demi-God rank, yet he could already steal from Lesser Gods.

What's more, this skill could level up in sync with his own advancement!

That meant, in the future, within the World of Gods, there would be no target he couldn't steal from!

Of course, that depended on Ye Yu successfully leveling up down the line.

"This skill... if used well, it could have an unimaginably huge impact!"

The corner of Ye Yu's mouth curled up slightly.

Just imagine—if some deity ended up on bad terms with him.

At a critical moment, he suddenly struck, stealing away their divine weapon or something.

That would definitely be fun!

"Should I try it on Wodema or Shabi tomorrow?"

Thinking this, a look of eagerness flickered across Ye Yu's face.

He had to test it!

It all depended on which of those two unlucky sods—Wodema or Shabi—ran into him first tomorrow!

Nothing else happened that night.

The next morning, Ye Yu deliberately got up early.

Since he wanted to try out Sleight of Hand Technique, he couldn't just laze around in his room.

But Ye Yu still hadn't decided whether to use Wodema as his test subject or Shabi as his target.

He stepped out of his room and into the corridor.

A figure came walking toward him.

Seeing this figure, Ye Yu was momentarily stunned.

The person opposite seemed to notice Ye Yu too, and paused in surprise.

"Well, no need to agonize anymore—it's you, Shabi!"

Ye Yu laughed inwardly.

The person across from him was none other than Divine Envoy Shabi.

Shabi's expression turned awkward when he saw Ye Yu.

He snorted coldly to himself and chose to ignore Ye Yu.

As they brushed past each other, Ye Yu suddenly paused and patted Shabi on the shoulder.

"Up early, Divine Envoy!"

"You really are busy with a thousand affairs, working yourself to the bone!"

Ye Yu's voice rang out, a faint smile on his face.

Shabi was taken aback.

What's going on?

Why is Ye Yu suddenly being nice to me?

Could it be... could it be he knows he's no match for Wodema and is scared?

Yes, that must be it!

In just an instant, a thousand thoughts flashed through Shabi's mind.

The thought that the proud Ye Yu might actually be cowering made a smug expression creep across Shabi's face.

Scared now, are you?

Unfortunately, too late!

Right then, Shabi swept a glance at Ye Yu and replied flatly.

"This Envoy has always been diligent—that's common knowledge. As for you..."

Before Shabi could finish, he saw Ye Yu already striding away.

Shabi's mouth fell open in shock, standing there like a wooden chicken, utterly disheveled in the wind!

What's the meaning of this?

Playing me for a fool?

After mulling it over, Shabi still couldn't figure out what Ye Yu was up to.

Rounding the corridor, Ye Yu gave his wrist a light flick.

Between his two fingers, a pitch-black Crystal Card was now pinched.

"The system's skills really deliver!"

"Shabi's a Three-star Lesser God, so many ranks above me!"

"But now I've swiped his card, and he doesn't even know it!"

A hint of satisfaction crossed Ye Yu's face.

With just a small test of his skill, he'd already reaped a fine harvest.

This Crystal Card held a good amount of Divine Crystals.

Back when Shabi invested in Ye Yu, he'd put down no small stake.

Now, that Crystal Card was back in Ye Yu's hands.

But this time, Ye Yu had no intention of returning it to Shabi.

Not like last time!

Now, the two sides were on the verge of a complete falling-out.

Unless Ye Yu's brain was addled, he wouldn't give the card back to Shabi!

"Shabi's a fat sheep—I'll have to visit him often."

Ye Yu smiled as he tucked the Crystal Card away and headed for the Temple Library.

After a moment of stunned silence, Shabi snapped back to reality.

He snorted, looking thoroughly displeased, and made his way to Wodema's room.

Wodema was currently inside his own Divine Domain.

Sensing Shabi's aura, he immediately withdrew from the domain.

"Wodema greets the Divine Envoy!"

As his figure materialized, Wodema bowed gracefully to Shabi.

Shabi waved a hand.

"Wodema, this Envoy asks you: before the Divine War with Ye Yu, are you confident in advancing to One-star Demigod?"

In the World of Gods, from Zero-star Demigod to Five-star Demigod, one couldn't tell the rank by appearance alone.

Even Shabi, a Lesser God, couldn't see through Wodema's current rank unless he used a special divine art.

That was a rule of the World of Gods to protect new gods.

"In reply to the Divine Envoy, I am already a One-star Demigod!"

Hearing this, Wodema didn't hide it.

At those words, a delighted expression lit up Shabi's face.

"As expected of the genius this Envoy had his eye on!"

"Good, very good!"

"You've performed well. This Envoy is never stingy with his own. I have a Crystal Card here, and I bestow it upon..."

As he spoke, the joy on Shabi's face suddenly froze.

He could no longer sense the aura of his Crystal Card!

The card?

Where's my card?

Shabi was both stunned and awkward.

This Crystal Card was meant to be a reward for Wodema.

But now, it had vanished without a trace!

"Many thanks for the Divine Envoy's generous gift!"

Not noticing Shabi's embarrassment, Wodema beamed and offered his thanks.

Hearing this, Shabi's face grew even more awkward!

It was as if he'd swallowed a fly—an indescribable discomfort.

Damn it, did you have to jump in that fast?

I wasn't even done talking!

Now what the hell am I supposed to do?

If he gave it, his Crystal Card was already missing, and he'd have to fork over extra resources to Wodema on top of that—no doubt it stung.

But if he didn't give it, Shabi, who always cared about saving face, felt he'd lose his dignity.

After all, the dignified Divine Envoy had practically already said the words.

He still had some face to keep.

After agonizing for a moment, Shabi finally made his decision.

Face was more important!

Sting be damned!

He could always collect more gifts from those new divine seed parents later!

Still, the disappearance of the Crystal Card left Shabi's mind full of question marks.

Where did the Crystal Card go?