The Card Apprentice
Chapter 352

Wearing Out Iron Shoes

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"Mm, those old men of the Luo Family sent out several groups to ambush Miss Vivi's party. Her entire force was trapped in the Skal Region, with no way out. Several battles followed, and both sides suffered heavy casualties. With the Luo Family's Clan Assembly about to begin, everyone thought Miss Vivi had no chance this time. Then, out of nowhere, she appeared at the Luo Family estate. Only later did I learn that the main force was just a decoy, led by her deputy, Meng Jiezi. Miss Vivi slipped through Viers Snow Forest, crossed the Heavenly Dragon Grand Canyon, and took a detour through Lier City before finally returning to Thousand Lakes City. The Snow Silk Worm Card Adept Corps escorted her. I heard she thought extremely highly of their commander and offered him a fortune to stay, but he refused."

A Zhe also seemed somewhat baffled by the Snow Silk Worm Card Adept Corps commander's decision.

Mobley looked thoughtful. "It seems Miss Vivi's return to power in the Luo Family is a foregone conclusion. I just wonder where this Snow Silk Worm Card Adept Corps came from."

A Zhe smiled. "Why worry about that, Commander? We can just ask around, can't we?"

Mobley smiled too. "Haha, true enough. Come on, let's ask around."

Mobley's group was unquestionably conspicuous in the Card Adept Service Center. Wherever they went, all eyes turned toward them. Yet they remained perfectly at ease, without the slightest discomfort. Many observant card adepts were already privately speculating about their identities.

As he walked, Mobley pondered their situation. He had never intended to stay in the Skal Region. They had come out on a commission, one closely tied to their own interests. Who could have expected their luck to be so poor? Not only had they

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