Chapter 109 - 109 92 Date Invitation Tonight at 12 o'clock on the shelves seeking first order

109: Chapter 92: Date Invitation (Tonight at 12 o’clock on the shelves, seeking first order) 109: Chapter 92: Date Invitation (Tonight at 12 o’clock on the shelves, seeking first order) Lu Ping’an had prepared well for this trip. He had already decided on the four professions, but no matter how much experience masters from other paths shared, it couldn’t be transformed into his professional skills, which could be useful in combat, in a short time. As for him now, the Scholar Path was not mature, and other professionals would give dividends of taboo knowledge, so the Scholar Path was not urgent. Gardener is the main path, and he would not miss it if he could meet one, but this time, there were a total of 367 sophomore interns, 100 freshman interns, and only 7 Gardeners. It was a niche choice. And if you looked at their fame, each one was a hot figure. Lu Ping’an estimated that there was almost no chance of grabbing one unless he negotiated privately with them. Runners? No one practiced this profession (said by Big Cat, Da Mao). Ahem, what’s left is the Soldier, a common profession that becomes more and more powerful the more it’s practiced. The first target, Xue En, should have no problem. Lu Ping’an called Senior Brother Xue on his way here to test his attitude. As long as he had a salary, he would be satisfied. The second target was “Golden Sand” Senior Sister Hua, who had given Lu Ping’an more insights. “Soldier, Fighter, Dancer, Runner, really not bad, highly aligned with me, high-quality chives…” Lu Ping’an opened Hua Xueyi’s photo, and there were four high-quality paths listed by the official below. But, he wondered, wasn’t Hua senior sister a weapons master? Why wasn’t it listed here? You have to ask if you don’t understand, Xia Qin was there, and it would be great to get some free intel. “The information usually only lists the starting paths, otherwise just the name of the profession could reveal a professional’s information.” Now, Lu Ping’an understood but felt a bit frustrated. “I was hoping to see the names of the 2-tier Gardeners, but there’s no hope.” As expected, after clicking on those few 2-tier and 3-tier Gardeners, the basic paths shown were the Gardener’s Path and the Scholar Path. “… Sister Xia Qin, are there any powerful 2-tier Gardeners?” “Thinking about the 2-tier so soon? Umm, Gardeners rarely encounter combat-oriented paths, and I know a few botanists who make a lot of money.” “…That’s a 3-tier.” Old Ke beside them corrected them in time, which made Lu Ping’an and Xia Qin feel a bit out of place. With a flushed face, Xia Qin had only graduated a few years ago. She might have fought many rare Gardener professions, but she had never really actively researched them. Professional information required money and resources. “Ahem, beekeepers can be quite tricky…” “That’s a Tamer’s Path, although they play with plants and are also rare and very difficult to deal with. But it’s not the same thing as Gardeners, and it’s also a 3-tier.” “I know, I was just giving an example.” Seeing the helpless look of the old man shaking his head, Xia Qin took a deep breath and began to recall the feeling of fighting and being beaten in the past. It was really rare for low-level Gardeners to come out and stir things up since they were a profession that didn’t have combat power at low levels. “Tree Shepherd?” “That’s a 6-tier, the Bishop that just walked out is one.” Lu Ping’an was numb with astonishment. Were combat-oriented Gardeners this unpopular? And the knowledgeable-looking sister Xia Qin seemed a little off. “…How about asking Old Ke?” With a flushed face, Sister Xia complained a bit. The old man sighed helplessly. He shouldn’t have been doing this, as it would probably damage the captain’s reputation in front of the newcomers. But guiding people incorrectly was a big mistake, and it would be exposed sooner or later, which would not be easy to explain then. “The common 2-tier Gardeners usually include ‘Fruit Farmers’, ‘Florists’, ‘Tree Healers’ and so on, but basically, they don’t have any combat power, so you probably won’t be interested. Combat-oriented Gardeners are extremely rare and usually very strange. Slightly more commonly seen are ‘Floriculture Hands’ and ‘Bonsai Designers’, and they each have their own 3-tier Advancements, which are very difficult to deal with.” Old Ke took a sip of tea and recalled the past. “Oh yes, there’s also the ‘Forest Guardians’ who tend to fight with their own bodies. I only know their names and general abilities. I’ll think about it later, and I can write them down for you, but you’ll have to find a professional to learn how to obtain and improve those skills. I can only provide some experience from an opponent’s perspective.” “Oh, that’s right. I remember now. I once encountered a Floriculture master. They were really difficult to deal with, transforming a wooden sword into a needle hell and flower petals into flying knives.” Hearing some familiar terms, Xia Qin quickly added a few more sentences to salvage her reputation. However, the image of the professional big sister she once had in Lu Ping’an’s mind seemed to have already cracked. Lu Ping’an quietly looked at Old Ke, who opened his mouth but said nothing. Lu Ping’an understood immediately that there must be some mistakes in the information, but since it didn’t affect the main theme, there was no need for correction. Old Ke started to write something for the newcomer’s welcome gift. After thanking Old Ke, Lu Ping’an continued to read the information. Only Captain Xia was left standing awkwardly, opening and closing her mouth, not knowing what to say. “Ah, right, Ping’an, don’t rush to the second tier. It’s the deepening stage of the Professional Path. You should make a decision after collecting all the information and thinking it through thoroughly.” “Yes, I know. By the way, sister Xia Qin, what do you think of Hua Xueyi? A Weapons Master with combat prowess, or a Master with a good title?” “She’s pretty good, but I don’t think she’s interested in our club. There are already over thirty clubs who’ve nominated her. Old Qian has asked for us, but it seems like she already has plans.” It seemed that Xia Qin had already set her sights on Hua Xueyi. “In that case, I’ll talk to her tomorrow. I’ve already promised to meet her after the exam. Who knows, she might accept. Sister Xia Qin, tell me any additional offers you can provide…” Actually, even if Old Ke hadn’t mentioned it, Lu Ping’an knew that the information could only be used as a reference. That was because the real deals would take place the following day; he was just gathering information in preparation. As per the agreement with Hua Xueyi for the information he received on that day, he had to “give priority to Hua senior sister’s club under the same conditions.” Now, since he didn’t want to let go of this high-quality ‘leek’ and still needed the second-tier Gardener information, he naturally communicated with Hua senior sister over the phone. While wanting to reach higher in their paths and find quality ‘leek’, they also needed excellent freshmen. Both parties had a pleasant communication, discussing their needs. Hua Xueyi’s club also had a Gardener who could provide a certain level of knowledge exchange. They agreed to discuss the details when they meet tomorrow. However, if they were to purchase knowledge, they should at least know what knowledge they were buying and which kind they should choose. In a transaction, if one side only listens to the other’s introduction and gets easily recommended to buy a bunch of garbage, that would be too normal. Lu Ping’an came specifically to ask which of the second-tier Combat Gardeners were more powerful so he could set a target and have a baseline for his purchase and trades. He was lucky to meet Old Ke; otherwise, his trip would have been in vain. “Combat Gardeners? I’ve encountered Bonsai Designers, who are very difficult to deal with, but they seem to have specific talent requirements. On the other hand, Forest Guardians might suit you more, although they can barely be considered as main Gardener professions…” At this point, Lei Huoren entered the room carrying some boxed meals. Surprisingly, he turned out to be more reliable than Captain Xia. Captain Xia, “ignorantly,” accepted the boxed meal and began to eat in silence. “…Captain Xia doesn’t need to know this. She is purely in the Combat Series, and she can basically kill any Tier 1-2 Gardener instantly. Gardeners below the third-tier level can’t possibly pose a threat to her.” Even without asking what happened, Lei Huoren, known as Heart Blade Flow Fire, just glanced at the scene and guessed what had happened, and helped Captain Xia save face in passing. Lu Ping’an nodded. Lei could say whatever he wanted, and he would just listen. He continued to check the nomination column, which students shouldn’t see, while communicating and asking questions with others. A teenager’s opinion couldn’t be taken as a decision, but it could serve as a reference. In the process of exchanging opinions, Lu Ping’an gained more “knowledge” and “common sense.” Later that evening, the promised call from the school finally arrived, allowing him to breathe a sigh of relief. “Lu, the Forger you wanted to meet is available tomorrow morning. Please bring your materials and bank card, and it’s best to deal with it all at once. Also, we have confirmed that there is a corresponding ‘Silver Taboo Item.’ You can collect it along with everything else.” Lu Ping’an naturally agreed. Looking at the schedule, he was quite busy tomorrow, filled with appointments. But being able to resolve so many issues in a single trip was also a good thing. “Now that that’s settled, junior brother Lu, are you interested in learning about our club ‘Nightingale and Dusk Song Club’? We are preparing to explore an Unknown Secret Realm with a Death theme. With your Silver Taboo item, you can be our main force. Are you interested in visiting the club tomorrow?”