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>Qiu Shanyu was silent while deep in thought. Chen Mu also had many doubts but chose to comment no further in consideration of her. Many hours passed, yet her eyebrows remained furrowed. She had a pair of thin, long eyebrows, which usually complemented her overall features. At that moment, however, her eyebrows looked like two curved blades, exuding a swift ferocity.</p>

<p>Chen Mu didn't disturb her. He knew he had given his best during the battle earlier. He was physically and mentally drained and thus needed to rest. Although he was eager to know Qiu Shanyu's way of finding the demonic woman, he knew it wouldn't be an easy way. He then quickly sank into a state of deep tranquility.</p>

Xiaobo’s Arrival