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

"What I meant was, you and your wife are in charge of this negotiation." The middle-aged man said thoughtfully, "Your contribution throughout these years is acknowledged by the family. The head of the family has promised that if you can bring enough benefits for the family at Qianhu city, the family will officially include you both as core members."

In front of the middle-aged man stood a young man who looked to be in his twenties. He stood casually yet without any sense of slackness. On the contrary, one could feel his temperament was quite special. He was not handsome, but his eyes were very attractive. On a closer look, one could see there were traces of piercing on both his ears.

"How much is enough?" asked the young man, smiling, looking as if he was not afraid of the middle-aged man.

The middle-aged man stretched out a finger, and replied solemnly, "A ticket!"

The Flow