Chapter 115 - 115 98 Tricks and Invitations

115: Chapter 98: Tricks and Invitations 115: Chapter 98: Tricks and Invitations Lu Ping’an met the two senior sisters in a floating pavilion. Misty clouds covered around the pavilion, and the sound of singing and music echoed from not far away. The flat landscape visible from the window seemed like a fairyland. The meeting took place on the terrace of this floating pavilion, beside which was a boundless sea of clouds. This was the first time that Lu Ping’an really felt the extraordinary and even immortal taste since stepping into this incredible world, but… “Do you like this style? A painter took two weeks to paint this for us. It’s a bit expensive but well worth it. If you need it later, you can rent a space from the school and have someone decorate it.” It turned out that it was all fake. Lu Ping’an’s expression was a bit subtle, but somewhat tempted. This was a small Secret Realm within the larger Secret Realm, and the actual space was very limited, containing only a small pavilion and a backyard. If you went too far, you’d see the wall of PPT and stickers, but it was enough as a small base for a club or organization. Despite Hua senior sister’s casual manner, having a space point in the Ancient City University Secret Realm was burdensome, and the total number must be limited. Being able to rent one for a new club had already proven the strength and background of the club, which required more than just money. But now was not the time to discuss these details. “Hua senior sister…..” “Just call me Xueyi, my friends call me that.” “Okay, Hua senior sister… Xueyi, I came for two things: First, if the situation permits, I’d like to purchase some information and intelligence related to the Gardener’s path; Second, I hope you can join Special Service Team Three.” Asking for help, Lu Ping’an was a bit less cheeky to avoid being gouged on the price. “No problem, as long as you’re willing to join our club, both of these things can be easily settled.” It was just an easy talk, not a promise, right? It seemed that even he, the bargaining chip, was still not heavy enough. But the problem went back to the unavoidable origin: whether Lu Ping’an was willing to join Hua Xueyi’s club. If he joined and became one of them, low-level knowledge could be shared, and high-level knowledge could be discounted. As for the invitation? If it were a pure outsider, whether the advice was accepted or not was a different matter. “I have no qualms about joining a club. At least, let’s introduce your club first.” This was also something Lu Ping’an had prepared for. He had heard that freshmen were not allowed to form their own clubs. It was customary to accumulate strength in freshman and sophomore years, and start preparing for the future in the junior year. For 0-tier entrants, after two years of development, it would be more or less clear whether they were human or ghost. Hearing him say this, both senior sisters became somewhat enthusiastic. With their introduction, Lu Ping’an quickly understood the structure and goals of the “Venus Mutual Aid Society.” “We want to become a self-sufficient, civilian agency after graduation. Just like our name ‘mutual aid,’ it’s mainly to help our members live better in the new era …” This was a club without much ambition, its core mostly consisting of friends and well-acquainted companions. They were just following the tide of the times, choosing to band together for warmth, but due to the needs of reality, they had to recruit more talent. “Compared to big clubs, our conditions are not as good, but they are richer than 90% of small clubs. If you’re willing to join, as a club benefit, you can get access to three designated Abnormal Ability pieces of intelligence with the club’s financial support. Xiao Lo can introduce you to her mentor, giving you access to more Gardener information, and on my side, I can provide access to buy Soldier Path …” These benefits were considered pretty good among middle and small clubs, as far as Lu Ping’an knew. The designated Abnormal Ability information would definitely not be a common knowledge teachers would teach, and digesting three rare abilities alone would take an ordinary student more than half a year. Knowledge always has a price, and the club provides more of a “transaction channel” and “communication platform.” Of course, these are just civilian mutual aid channels; there are also channels from professors and social organizations, but more payments may be required. “I know you’re very capable, and it wouldn’t be difficult for you to join a big club a few months after school starts. But one downside of the big clubs with excellent benefits is that they often have extremely strict rules and high costs to quit. Our relationship with several logistics clubs is good, so we can buy equipment and medicine at a discount, and we can meet your current growth needs…” This was basically saying, “You can leave if you’re not happy; we won’t impose too many restrictions,” which showed considerable sincerity. But at the same time, Lu Ping’an was somewhat surprised by the potential information they revealed. “It sounds like you don’t intend to join the official institutions?” “Well, you have to be capable to do that. The threshold of the Special Service Team is not low, and it is extremely hard and dangerous. Higher-level official organizations are not accessible to ordinary people. Although everyone has the status of an official Quasi-Secret Keeper, 90% of the graduates actually won’t have the opportunity to work for the official institutions.” At this moment, Lu Ping’an laughed. It was obviously an excuse. Without mentioning others, the two people in front of him should have no difficulty joining the Special Service Team. Skipping Hua Xueyi, many special service teams were competing for her internship opportunities. As for the girl opposite, who was drinking tea, if she was willing to hang her banner, she might be even more popular than Hua Xueyi. “Lu junior brother, my advisor has his own independent laboratory and team. If you join our club, and if we confirm that your abilities are up to standard, I can introduce you to an internship.” Lu Lulu, her name was a bit subtle, and no wonder her friends always called her Xiao Lo. This slightly fat Gardener Miss, with black-framed glasses and braids, chuckled with round and rosy cheeks, and looked very friendly. “My advisor has a small reputation in the industry, not only as a third-tier botanist but also holding cultivation patents for two magical plants, ‘Tippy Maize’ and ‘Dragon Origin Tree’. Working in his lab for a couple of years would be very helpful for your future employment…” In Miss Lo’s opinion, the person in front of her was obviously not a serious gardener. So, instead of talking about academic topics, it was better to use more practical employment temptations. Hearing this, Lu Ping’an thought of something. “A third-tier botanist? Uh, his surname is not Wen, is it?” “Green Plain Second Prize winner, Associate Professor Wen Beixiong of the Logistics Department Plant College, do you know him too? No wonder, he is quite famous in magical plant cultivation. Haha, I’ve revised my impression of you a bit. It seems you’ve done quite some homework?” Lu Ping’an’s expression became even more strange, he didn’t remember the professor’s name, just the surname. “He doesn’t have a granddaughter, who just entered the school this year, does he?” “You’ve found out about this… I wonder if it’s a good thing to let you join. Yes, Little Zhong Ying started school this year, and she also promised to join our club. You didn’t really follow her, did you? What’s that called? Stalker? Or, shoot the horse first before shooting the man?” Although she said this, Miss Lo always spoke in a joking manner, apparently not taking it seriously. Lu Ping’an could only look up helplessly, not knowing how to continue the conversation. Should I say that I not only know your advisor, but that he wanted to sell his granddaughter to me? “Cough, Well, Professor Wen was Lu Ping’an’s interviewer, it may have been during the exchange.” It was Hua Xueyi who knew some of the insider information and the situation at the time and couldn’t stand it any longer. She directly changed the subject and brought out the most effective recruitment method. “If you join, I can guide your fighting. You may not believe it, but I am a combat assistant at my advisor’s office, and I am confident in dealing with ordinary third-tier opponents…” This was the main reason for having “Golden Sand” as a recruiter and signboard. In this Secret Realm, the strong always had the most say. The strong could not directly order the other party to join but could enhance their weight in the other party’s eyes and seriously consider the invitation from the strong. Lu Ping’an wanted to laugh, so it was still this trick, wasn’t it? In the memory he shared, there was already this woman beating up one freshman after another. This was not only about assessing the other party’s strength but also about recruiting after defeating them and offering a helping hand. Defeated by a beautiful senior sister so easily, and still at the point of self-confidence collapse, the other party not only did not ridicule you, but also patiently bent down to explain your problems. The comforting reassurance of that soft voice, and the introduction of ways to remedy weaknesses and enhance strengths, rebuilt your self-confidence… If you did not eat this set, there were other types of senior sisters to chat and comfort you. Several freshmen should have been recruited in this inexplicable way. “Fine, I knew I’d have to fight one. Look, I even brought my weapon with me. Just in case, I mean, just in case, if I win, can you still teach me? How about you join Special Service Team Three and let me and my captain teach you?”