53: Favored by Li Pai Pavilion

“Curator, should we send someone to drive him away?”

Tang Secretary’s idea was simple: since they knew the other party was a contractor from another Card Hall, they should just drive him away.

“No.”

But Xu Xin shook her head.

The other party was only Gold 4, which was within the entry-level rank.

And he hadn't committed any violations.

If they simply expelled him, it would easily cause controversy.

“Are we just going to stand by and watch?”

Tang Secretary was a bit anxious.

If this trend continued, the LV5 two-star demons in the Monster Training Ground might all be cleared out.

“Of course, we can’t ignore it.”

With that, Xu Xin dialed Xiu Qingshan's number.

【Hello, who is this?】

The call connected quickly, as if Xiu Qingshan had been waiting on the other end for a long time.

“Curator Xiu, you wouldn’t even have my number, would you?”

Xu Xin's tone was clearly smiling, but Tang Secretary saw displeasure on her face.

【Oh, Hallmaster Xu, is something wrong?】

“Let's not beat around the bush. Tell your people to withdraw.”

【Why?】

“Just because I can also send people to your Monster Training Ground. Curator Xiu, you wouldn't want your Monster Training Ground to not even have a single LV5 two-star demon, would you?”

【…】

Xiu Qingshan on the other end fell silent.

“I advise you to quit while you're ahead. I can assure you that we won't pursue this further.”

Xu Xin thought her threat had worked.

【I no longer have any here.】

Xiu Qingshan, however, unexpectedly blurted out this sentence.

“What?”

Xu Xin was stunned, not quite understanding.

【In short, every card player in our Card Hall is free and acts entirely on their own will. Our Card Hall has never forced or incited anyone.】

“Bah!”

Xu Xin finally couldn't hold back.

People from the Xiu family were indeed shameless!

“Tell me, what will it take for your people to stop?”

【Let me reiterate, the personal actions of card players are not controlled by our Card Hall.

However, if you're asking for my personal advice, I think it would be appropriate to give some hard-earned money.】

“Your card player comes to my place to cause trouble, and I still have to pay him hard-earned money?”

Xu Xin was practically fuming with Xiu Qingshan.

What was the difference between this and a thug smashing your storefront and then demanding protection money from you!

【That's all, goodbye.】

Without giving the other party a chance to speak further, Xiu Qingshan hung up the phone.

“This Xiu Qingshan, he’s gone too far!”

Tang Secretary beside her looked indignant.

“Xiu Qingshan, this is the opportunity you gave me.”

But Xu Xin's expression suddenly softened, and she smiled.

“Curator?”

Tang Secretary didn't understand. It felt as if the Curator's anger just now was feigned.

“If the demons are gone, they can be replenished.”

Xu Xin glanced at Tang Secretary and smiled, “Shouldn’t we be focusing on that card player instead?”

To be able to deal with so many LV5 two-star demons with just Gold 4, this was undoubtedly a talent.

Moreover, the information just sent showed that the other party possessed 1 Unique Character Card with a Characteristic.

In her opinion, at this age and with such strength, he was already showing signs of exceeding a C-Level Contract.

It should be known that Li Card Hall had been rooted in Durian City for so many years, and the highest contract they had ever offered was a B-Level Contract, and there was only 1 of those.

Furthermore, Xiu Qingshan allowing the other party to carry an electronic jammer was originally an act of trying to cover up his intentions.

If Shi Li could be recruited to Li Card Hall, it would definitely add to her performance this year.

“So, you mean…”

“Such a talent shouldn’t be driven away; he should be invited.”

Xu Xin crossed her legs.

“Take a hovercar and bring him to see me.”

“Yes!”

…

On the other end, in Xiu Card Hall’s Curator’s office.

“Curator, is it really okay to let Xu Xin contact Shi Li?”

Director Hou, who had listened to the entire call, raised a question.

In his opinion, Li Card Hall would definitely try their best to recruit Shi Li.

As long as they could poach Shi Li, he believed the other party would be willing to pay the C-Level Contract's liquidated damages.

“Don’t worry, they won’t be able to poach him.”

Xiu Qingshan, however, remained calm and composed.

Through the information, he had understood Shi Li's growth trajectory to a certain extent.

This person cared deeply about his younger brother.

For example, he would rather work odd jobs himself than let his younger brother attend the best junior high school.

For example, even though he was at an age where he needed money, he would still enroll his younger brother in the Card Hall's summer intensive class.

This indicated that he was a person who valued relationships.

Such people, generally speaking, once they committed to a place, would not easily change jobs.

Of course, Xiu Qingshan couldn't say he was completely certain.

So, one could only say that this was also a test; if Shi Li was swayed, then it meant there was no need to invest further effort in nurturing him.

…

At this moment, Shi Li was standing in a dense forest.

“Comfortable.”

Looking at the large snakes hanging from the trees, he felt that the task given by the Curator was truly excellent.

In just a few hours, his enhancement mission had significantly increased.

Hunt Berserk-type Two-Star LV5 Demons - 23 / 100

Hunt Other-type Two-Star LV5 Demons - 101 / 200

In addition, he had also harvested 7 material cards and 1 one-star Character Card.

Two-star demons also dropped one-star Character Cards, with a higher drop rate than two-star Character Cards.

“Come on, keep going.”

With the help of the item cards, Shi Li's mental energy was still full, and he was full of vigor.

Perhaps after this trip, the task of 200 Other-type demons could be completed.

“Student Shi Li.”

Just then, a figure slowly descended from the sky.

“Hm?!”

Shi Li's expression was startled.

Legend had it that when a card player's rank reached a certain level, they could even gain some supernatural feedback.

For example, Card Power leaving the body, or flying with power.

Could this be a big shot from Li Card Hall coming to settle accounts with him?

“… ”

However, when he saw the person step down from the hoverboard, he realized he had overthought it.

The other party had a Platinum** rank above his head.

It should be known that with his current rank, a Platinum rank he couldn't view meant it was a two-digit number or higher.

This was enough to indicate that the newcomer's status was definitely not low.

“Hello, I am the person in charge of this Monster Training Ground. You can call me Tang Secretary.”

“Hello, Tang Secretary.”

“How about it? Our Monster Training Ground is quite impressive, isn’t it?”

What surprised Shi Li a bit was that the other party didn't seem to want to hold him accountable; instead, he was quite amiable.

“Very impressive.”

He nodded.

“How was your harvest today?”

“Quite good. Half of the plan is completed.”

This made Tang Secretary's mouth twitch.

Plan, what plan.

This kid really wants to clear them all out, doesn't he?

“This isn’t a suitable place to talk. How about we chat in the office?”

“…Okay.”

Since the other party had said so much, Shi Li couldn't refuse.

So, taking a hover vehicle, the two quickly returned to the main hall.

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