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

Unlike what Bogner had said, what appeared in front of everyone wasn't an old, abandoned base. Its bright, armored exterior and high-strength protective glass all stood out. The base hadn't been constructed very long before.

Bogner scratched his head and said, "It looks like I haven't been here for a while. Things have changed."

It was an extremely modern base and quite a bit larger than Chen Mu's base. Card artisans could be seen flying in and out from time to time. The round structure had several entrances, and it looked like it could roughly hold at least 10,000 people. To be able to build such a huge base in the jungle showed how powerful the one who built it was.

Their large force was rather eye-catching. The card artisans brushing past were all taking looks at their team. Bogner went to the front and led the party into the base.

Being Low-Key Doesn’t Preclude Anger