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

Unexpectedly, Tai-shu Cheng's battle in the large building hadn't seemed to attract any attention. All of the forces, including the guards division, had lost their voices. However, that topic, as if it carried a unique charm, made the card artisans discuss it with no sign of boredom. The energy wave that had carried the scent of death had moved everyone deeply.

How many card artisans were there? Two? Three? What cards did they use?

On the second day, many card artisans visited the ruins of the fallen building to witness first-hand the aftermath of the world-class fight.

Tai-shu Yong’s Emotions