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

<p>It got through! The other two gathered around the Beard, looking excited. Although he was also excited, the Beard didn't his lose cool—after the call went through, he didn't immediately say anything. In general, when someone would take a call and didn't hear the other party say anything, they couldn't help but ask, "Wei? Who's there?"</p>

<p>That was just an inconspicuous little detail. The Beard well knew the importance of details. It was just such details that could allow him to take the initiative and to understand the other party more quickly. He could make a more appropriate response depending on the other party's reaction.</p>

The Call (II)