Su-Chi Cave Guard

Vigilance
Ward {4} (Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays {4}.)
When Su-Chi Cave Guard dies, add eight {C}. Until end of turn, you don't lose this mana as steps and phases end.

Helga, Skittish Seer

Whenever you cast a creature spell with mana value 4 or greater, you draw a card, gain 1 life, and put a +1/+1 counter on Helga, Skittish Seer.
{T}: Add X mana of any one color, where X is Helga, Skittish Seer's power. Spend this mana only to cast creature spells with mana value 4 or greater or creature spells with {X} in their mana costs.