Chapter 26: Team Selection, The Class Beauty's Purpose!

In the morning, possibly due to the impending Pocket World Simulation League, the school was abuzz with activity.

As the only phase where teams can be "legally" formed, many who felt inadequate would latch onto stronger players to make acquaintances.

When Jiang Yuan arrived at school, he already heard many discussing team formations.

"Jiang Yuan, who do you plan to team up with?"

As soon as Jiang Yuan entered the classroom, the chubby Zhou Dongshan asked him.

Jiang Yuan raised an eyebrow: "What do you mean?"

"Can I join you?"

Zhou Dongshan didn't hesitate and directly asked Jiang Yuan.

Jiang Yuan gave Zhou Dongshan a peculiar look which almost made Zhou Dongshan's skin crawl, then Jiang Yuan nodded.

"It's possible, but why do you want to team up with me?"

Though Zhou Dongshan wasn't very strong, he had achieved a mid-stage Xingji level of strength.

He was ranked in the middle in the class because, like Jiang Yuan, his family financial condition wasn't very good.

Thus, all his cards were only of white quality, and he only owned two.

One Weapon Card and one Skill Card, and that was all.

The Weapon Card was a white quality axe, and the Skill Card was a common burst Skill from the white quality cards [Frenzy].

Though his strength wasn't very impressive, ranking only middle in class.

But those ranked above him were all able to withstand his [Frenzy] round.

Because his Skill Card [Frenzy] was just a white quality card, it had significant side effects.

Frenzy for three minutes, weakened for five minutes.

If it weren't for family financial constraints, Zhou Dongshan's strength could have progressed further.

After all, in terms of pure strength, he ranked first in the entire class.

Although called a chubby boy, what was wrapped under his outer fat was all muscle.

Also, because of his poor family situation, his daily training was incredibly diligent and tough.

Jiang Yuan pondered Zhou Dongshan's situation in his mind.

Teaming up with Zhou Dongshan was indeed feasible.

He wouldn't mention it, Nezha was good for charging into battles, Mu Qianshan was an elegant swordsman.

Zhou Dongshan could serve perfectly as Nezha's deputy or an assault specialist.

However, if Zhou Dongshan were to join his team, it would be necessary for him to change his cards.

Otherwise, that harsh three minutes of strength followed by a weak five minutes, with a five-hour cooldown [Frenzy], wouldn't really hold up in the Grotto Heaven Simulation.

It's just unsure if Zhou Dongshan has any investment value.

Of course, not his investment, but Mu Qianshan's.

Mu Qianshan had hinted more than once that if he agreed, his family could allocate an investment quota for a talented youngster to him.

But Jiang Yuan knew his own circumstances well; dealing with Mu Qianshan was still manageable.

If it involved the Mu Family or monetary dealings, then his relationship with Mu Qianshan would change.

He didn't want to lose Mu Qianshan as a friend, so he had never agreed to Mu Qianshan's suggestions.

However, Zhou Dongshan was different. If Zhou Dongshan could pass through the Mu Family's investment predictions, his strength would definitely improve substantially.

With his power, it almost equaled Nezha's strength when unleashing the Three-Headed Six-Armed.

Plus, due to his use of heavy weaponry, an axe strike from him could exert tens of thousands of tons of force — how could you withstand that!

Most importantly, his relationship with Mu Qianshan wasn't as complex as Jiang Yuan's own relationship with Mu Qianshan.

Facing Jiang Yuan's question, Zhou Dongshan scratched his head naively: "I don't know, but I feel like following you would be a good choice."

Zhou Dongshan trusted his instincts a lot.

After all, the only two cards he had were obtained from opening blind boxes.

Luckily, both were very suitable for him.

"I think it's a good idea."

Just as Jiang Yuan was about to agree, Mu Qianshan's voice came from one side.

In the next second, Mu Qianshan's hand was on Jiang Yuan's shoulder.

Zhou Dongshan paused for a moment and looked towards Jiang Yuan.

Jiang Yuan nodded, "Yes, he and I have already teamed up. His intentions are my intentions."

"Great, thank you!"

After their agreement, Zhou Dongshan also nodded excitedly.

One Jiang Yuan, although not sure about his strength, as his intuitive choice, he believed in Jiang Yuan.

But he didn't expect that Mu Qianshan had already successfully teamed up with Jiang Yuan.

Compared to the intuitive choice, Mu Qianshan's strength was well recognized.

"How about it, have you thought about my Weapon Card?"

"Almost, we can try it after school this afternoon."

"Really?"

Mu Qianshan was a bit surprised, not expecting that Jiang Yuan had figured it out overnight.

"Yes, just need to try out the materials."

Jiang Yuan nodded, he had thought about it the whole night and finally decided to choose one of the Xuan Du Grand Mage's swords, the Purple Mansion Sword.

As a sword belonging to the Xuan Du Grand Mage, the Purple Mansion Sword was excellent in both design and ability.

Moreover, since it was an early sword of the Xuan Du Grand Mage, Jiang Yuan now had the capability to craft it.

Of course, if the Purple Mansion Sword couldn't be made, then Jiang Yuan had a backup choice.

The Seven Stars Sword of Golden Horn.

As one of the two boys under Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad, Golden Horn's treasures were plentiful.

After all, the people of the human religion were too few.

Xuan Du, Zhen Wu, then the Golden and Silver Boys, which are Golden Horn and Silver Horn.

Everything depends on whether it can be made tonight.

Compared to the several thoughtfully made cards for himself before, the material for this new card was really hard to choose.

It was unknown whether the materials he envisioned would work.

"No worries, I trust you."

Mu Qianshan patted Jiang Yuan's shoulder and was about to return to his seat when a girl ran over, standing in front of them.

Jiang Yuan and Mu Qianshan both slightly frowned, but still stopped.

"Can I join your team?" the class beauty Yu Xiaoxiao asked with hopeful eyes looking at them.

Upon hearing this, Mu Qianshan turned his head to Jiang Yuan, and Jiang Yuan also turned his head to Mu Qianshan.

The two exchanged glances and made a decision instantly.

"You go ahead and say it."

After nodding at Jiang Yuan, Mu Qianshan walked past Yu Xiaoxiao back to his seat.

Yu Xiaoxiao looked a bit embarrassed, but still looked hopefully at Jiang Yuan.

Jiang Yuan grinned, "I think they might need you."

Looking in the direction Jiang Yuan pointed, the top five strongest classmates were discussing team formation.

Seeing Yu Xiaoxiao running over, they couldn't help but turn their heads to look.

Yu Xiaoxiao's identity as the class beauty was indeed true, after all, she was pretty and mature.

However, Jiang Yuan and Mu Qianshan didn't care about that; they only cared about strength.

Yu Xiaoxiao's strength? Not strong, not useful yet.

Not as good as Zhou Dongshan!

Yu Xiaoxiao glanced at them, then turned back and looked pitifully at Jiang Yuan again.

"Really can't I?"

"Card players don't need women."

Jiang Yuan said, then walked past Yu Xiaoxiao and returned to his seat.

"Instead of joining the top five team in our class, she comes to our team; she definitely has some motive!" Zhou Dongshan came over and said with a stern face.

"Of course, there's a motive."

Jiang Yuan smiled and looked at Mu Qianshan: "To marry into a wealthy family."