Fang Xiang

This is both a work of science fiction and an exploration of the meaning of life, love, literature and art. Brainpower is no longer the main ingredient for being human in this far distant future world.  Spirituality, physical balance, and diligence all come together as integrity for Chen Mu, the Card Apprentice.  The cards which Chen Mu masters in his own scrappy way, distill all the powers of the cosmos –  human and nonhuman –  into something that is not a book, not technology, and neither art nor magic, but is these and more.  Learn about these strange cards, which can embody everything you might imagine for the future of technology, but also a future beyond technology which promotes the best, and sometimes the worst, from mankind’s past.

The Card Apprentice

Since Will was satisfied, Chen Mu breathed a sigh of relief. There were a lot of things about the bipolar thunderball card that he hadn't yet explored, and he was hoping he didn't have to return it to Will. But he still very conscientiously reminded Will, "This one has slightly higher strength requirements for perceptual ability. You should be able to use it now, but it will take some effort."

"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter." Will was excitedly rubbing his hands, dying to grab the hundred blades card from Chen Mu's hands right away.

Chen Mu couldn't help smiling, seeing Will looking so much like a monkey in a hurry.

"This card still has one more tactical technique, developed from that moon shape just now, with still higher requirements for perceptual control. Pay attention." Chen Mu's expression was serious, since the technique required a serious approach in his opinion.

Three Moons