CHAPTER 38: 038 SIGN INTO MOUNT FLOWER ASSOCIATION_1

"A B-Level battle, could it really end so quickly?"

Tang Qian’s pupils constricted slightly; she nearly lost control and shot up from her seat.

After many years as a coach, this was the first time she had lost her composure to such an extent.

Impossible. Every member of the Mount Flower Association, whether official or reserve, is a professional card player. None of their combat abilities should be that appalling, especially not in B-Level.

And she was fighting with a slight disadvantage against a more powerful Spirit Card!

The crowd below erupted into a stunned uproar, everyone exchanging bewildered glances.

They too were profoundly impacted.

If a battle between B-Level competitors could end so swiftly, just how vast was the gap between them and this girl?

Chen Runyu was also deeply shocked. Her card-making talent is already strong, but her combat talent is actually this formidable too?

After watching the match, Sheng Hongying stood up and said quietly to Tang Qian, "There’s no need for more matches. These are pointless battles."

Her words were clear, implying that in the following three matches, no one from their side would be Wen Jiang’s opponent.

Immersed in their shock, not many noticed Sheng Hongying preparing to leave. Just before she departed, she glanced at Wen Jiang on the competition stage.

Wen Jiang saw her too.

The girl’s lips curved into a smile, an enigmatic one.

Sheng Hongying turned her face away indifferently and left the conference room.

Wen Jiang pressed on, "Isn’t there another match? Let’s continue."

The HR representative was somewhat at a loss. The battle had ended so quickly that she didn’t even know whom to pick for the next round.

"No need for further testing."

In the center of the arena, Tang Qian, as the coach, made the call: "She’s qualified. Congratulations, you’re officially a member of Mount Flower. Take her to sign the contract."

Wen Jiang’s gaze shifted to them, and Tang Qian offered her a friendly smile before leaving with Chen Runyu.

"Is this girl someone you recruited?"

In the office, Tang Qian asked Chen Runyu.

Chen Runyu’s expression was one of pleasant surprise. "Yes, she’s the Card Maker of that Dual-Change Card Set. She suddenly said she wanted to join the Mount Flower Association. I originally thought she was coming to join our Card Making Group, but she said she wanted to enter the competition."

"She’s so amazing, Master! I never imagined a B-Level could be this strong."

Chen Runyu was initially elated, but when he looked at Tang Qian’s expression, he realized she wasn’t as overjoyed as he had expected.

Chen Runyu was puzzled. "What’s wrong, Master? Didn’t you say before that it’s a good thing for such talent to join the Mount Flower Association?"

"That Dual-Change Card Set was made by her?" Tang Qian frowned, a thought seemingly occurring to her. She looked out at the scenery beyond the building and sighed softly, "Runyu, her appearance is too coincidental. To possess such high card-making talent, and then for her combat talent to also be so outstanding... it’s just too much of a coincidence."

Chen Runyu was stunned.

Tang Qian shook her head. "For someone like her to join the Mount Flower Association, she must have an agenda. With her talent, she could even join the most powerful associations like Broken Heart and be a top performer there."

Chen Runyu also came to this realization.

Yes, Wen Jiang is too strong. Even at B-Level, she should be aiming for the strongest association. Yet, she joined the Mount Flower Association.

It wasn’t that the Mount Flower Association wasn’t a powerful card association, but its decline in recent years was well-reported in the news; a little inquiry would confirm this. Moreover, just yesterday, the Jimo Family, the biggest power backing the association, had announced its downfall. For Wen Jiang to choose to join the Mount Flower Association at this critical juncture was highly suspicious.

Instinctively, Chen Runyu found it hard to believe, yet he couldn’t convince himself otherwise. He could only say in a low voice, "Master, she’s just a B-Level. It should... probably be fine, right?"

To access any core secrets, one would naturally need to be high-level.

Although Wen Jiang is strong, her rank is too low. It doesn’t seem like she could do much.

Tang Qian nodded. "I know. That’s why I allowed her to join directly. Just treat her according to the association’s normal procedures."

She continued, "The association is at a critical juncture. We’ll have to wait for notice from management regarding our future direction. Sheng Hongying has renewed her contract, which is excellent news. For her to still choose the Mount Flower Association at such a time, perhaps she feels some attachment or can’t bear to see it decline further. Also, your competition is about to start. Focus on your training during this period. I’ll have the B-Level coaching team follow up on Wen Jiang’s situation. You don’t need to concern yourself with it."

Chen Runyu immediately agreed, "Okay, I will train hard."

Wen Jiang officially joined the Mount Flower Association, becoming a member upon signing the contract.

Each Spirit Card Master would be assigned a coach, and often one coach would have dozens of Spirit Card Masters under them. This was somewhat similar to the talent agent model in the entertainment industry. The difference here was that everything depended purely on strength; whoever was stronger would get to compete officially and become a star member of the coach’s team.

Even the B-Level Group had its own set of public procedures.

"Hello, I’m your coach, Ding Ruijie."

The coach assigned to Wen Jiang was a woman in a professional suit. Warm and hearty, she immediately said, "I just got to the company and already heard about you. Taking down an Armored Bear with a single Wolf Leopard card in a solo output card duel, and finishing the battle within one minute—you’re really strong!"

Ding Ruijie said admiringly, "If I hadn’t done the company a favor last time, you wouldn’t have been assigned to me."

Prospects like Wen Jiang, who were destined to achieve great results, were coveted by all the coaches. If Ding Ruijie hadn’t previously done the company a favor, earning their gratitude, she wouldn’t have been able to snag Wen Jiang with her coaching qualifications.

Wen Jiang extended her hand with a smile. "Hello, Coach Ding. My name is Wen Jiang. I’m looking forward to working with you."

"I’m looking forward to working together too!" Ding Ruijie couldn’t hide her excitement. "Have you familiarized yourself with card competitions before?"

Wen Jiang slowly shook her head. "I watch competitions, but I’m not familiar with the association’s competitors."

Ding Ruijie understood immediately and quickly outlined the key points for Wen Jiang. "Actually, it’s quite simple. I’ll arrange the competition schedule for you. You’ll also need to use your personal information to register an account on the Lanxing APP. This account represents your public image and is generally managed by the company."

She glanced hesitantly at Wen Jiang. "If you find that inconvenient, you can manage it yourself. However, it’s best not to post any controversial statements on such an account, especially those involving other competitors."

Wen Jiang got it in a second. This is just like the old Weibo system, where other competitors are like other celebrities.

In actuality, these accounts were controlled by the coaches; competitors needed their coach’s permission for anything they wanted to post. However, Ding Ruijie was perceptive. She could tell at a glance that Wen Jiang wasn’t the type to appreciate being controlled, especially given her formidable strength. Naturally, she would let Wen Jiang do as she pleased.

After settling this matter with Wen Jiang, Ding Ruijie then took her to familiarize herself with various company procedures.

Zero Egg delivered some news to Wen Jiang.

"The ’big grandson’ has investigated you. It seems our previous judgment of him was mistaken; he does have some skills."

Song Yingchen had found out Wen Jiang’s current whereabouts.

Since it was the address of a Spirit Card Master, he must have also learned that Wen Jiang had become one.

It was certain that Wen Jiang had never possessed spiritual power before. So, what might Song Yingchen be thinking?