C20 The Boss of the Club.

Mo Fann's curiosity was piqued by the individual before him, prompting him to inquire,

“Exactly who might you be?”

Loong Cangyun let out a hearty laugh.

“There was a time when my name carried some weight, but now, I'm just a run-of-the-mill HR manager at the Galaxy Club. We'll have plenty of opportunities to collaborate in the future, so we can delve into the details then.”

Mo Fann was now convinced that the man before him was anything but ordinary.

In the midst of their conversation...

They arrived at the 20th floor.

Loong Cangyun produced a gold card from his pocket and tapped it against the elevator sensor. The doors obediently slid open.

The floor was eerily empty, devoid of receptionists or any sound whatsoever.

The vast space was so silent, you could hear a pin drop.

Loong Cangyun led Mo Fann towards the back of the floor.

He knocked on the office door.

A robust voice from within beckoned, “Come in.”

Loong Cangyun ushered Mo Fann inside.

It was then that Mo Fann got a good look at the man inside. He was tall and robust, his suit unable to conceal the muscle beneath. Each movement he made was accompanied by a gust of power; he was undoubtedly formidable.

His crew cut added to his sharp, efficient demeanor.

The man only spared a second to be taken aback by Mo Fann's appearance before he stepped forward and embraced Loong Cangyun.

"Elder Yun, it's been ages since you've come by for tea!"

He laughed boisterously, clapping Loong Cangyun on the back.

Loong Cangyun appeared quite at ease with the man, returning the embrace before replying,

"It's because you're always so tied up with work; I didn't want to intrude!"

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, the man finally turned his attention to Mo Fann and asked Loong Cangyun,

"Elder Yun, who is this gentleman?"

Upon hearing the question, Loong Cangyun puffed up with pride and gave Mo Fann a reassuring pat on the back.

"You should be thanking me. I've brought a real talent on board for you! At this year's municipal hunting party, our Galaxy Club is sure to claim a place of honor!"

Mo Fann glanced at Loong Cangyun, his expression one of surprise.

A municipal hunting party? That was never mentioned when we signed the contract...

Loong Cangyun gave him a conspiratorial wink, signaling him to play along, then waited with a smile for the man to respond.

"Oh?! Do tell! What's the story with this gentleman?"

Loong Cangyun played coy, emphasizing each word,

"Earth Level, Peak. If I'm not mistaken, he's just over twenty. Impressive, right?"

The man recoiled at the revelation.

"Damn, you didn't recruit Lee Jun from the Lee family, did you?! Out! Our club has no place for the Lee family!"

Loong Cangyun threw his head back in laughter.

"Don't insult my judgment. Lee Jun's so-called 'Peak of Earth Level' is nothing but a sham, propped up by medicinal shortcuts. Have you ever seen a crystal test with full orange light? Do you grasp what that signifies?"

The man then regarded Mo Fann with newfound awe and approached, hand outstretched.

"Hello, I'm Xuanyuan Changhai. And you are?"

Mo Fann, still unclear on the intentions of the two men, cleared his throat and replied coolly,

"Elephant God."

Xuanyuan Changhai inhaled sharply, impressed.

"Elephant God? Quite the lofty moniker for a young man! Your confidence is well-founded. Reaching the peak of the Black Tortoise Realm at such a young age is indeed god-like!"

Loong Cangyun quickly covered his face, chuckling awkwardly.

"Don't make a fool of yourself. His 'Elephant God' refers to the actual Elephant God!"

He then turned to Mo Fann, apologetically.

"Sorry about that, my brother isn't well-educated. Please, forgive the mix-up."

This misunderstanding had a silver lining; it significantly eased Mo Fann's unexplained tension. Through their conversation, he gained insight into the club's structure.

The Galaxy Club was established by Xuanyuan Changhai.

Apparently, he harbored some undisclosed resentment towards the Lee and Wang families, hence the club's policy of barring anyone associated with them.

Loong Cangyun, an elder from the club's early days, held a position shrouded in secrecy.

The municipal hunting party they mentioned was a state-supported hunting competition, with the municipal level being the entry tier.

Above that were national and world levels, with typically one club representing each city, battling their way up the ranks.

The final standings would determine the prize money awarded.

Yet, for the club, prize money was merely an extra; the real draw of the hunting party was the extensive publicity and coverage, which could shape a club's trajectory for the next decade.

This month marked the registration period for the municipal hunting party.

That's why Loong Cangyun, as if he had struck gold, had eagerly escorted Mo Fann to the 20th floor to meet the club's big boss, Xuanyuan Changhai.

Previously, Loong Cangyun had been engrossed in paperwork in his office—processing this year's registration forms for the club.

The arrival of Mo Fann, a powerhouse at the Peak of Earth Level, acted like a shot in the arm, boosting their morale immensely.

Ultimately, the decision to compete hinged on Mo Fann's personal interest.

Having made their case, both men turned to Mo Fann with expectant, gleaming eyes.

Being scrutinized by two grown men with such intensity made Mo Fann's skin crawl.

"Uh... What's in it for me if I join? I'm really just looking to make some money..."

They both clapped their hands in unison.

"This is where the big money's at!"

Mo Fann rubbed his arms, then asked,

"Uh... How soon can I start making money?"

Again, they clapped together.

"You earn with every fight!"

Mo Fann couldn't stand the pressure. He shut his eyes and conceded.

"Alright, alright, I'm in!"

They both cheered, jumping up in an embrace.

Mo Fann felt a pang of doubt, as if he'd unwittingly stepped onto a dubious path.

Without waiting for Xuanyuan Changhai to speak, Loong Cangyun dashed to his desk, rifled through the drawers, and slapped a contract and form in front of Mo Fann.

"Kid, sign here!"

Mo Fann glanced between Xuanyuan Changhai's eager grin and Loong Cangyun's triumphant gaze.

With a sigh, he briskly filled in his name.

"Elephant God."

Signing two contracts in one day, Mo Fann felt the need to take a step back and clear his head.

What in the world was he getting into?

Once the form was completed, Loong Cangyun treasured it away, then looked up at Mo Fann.

"Work's almost over. Do you want to meet your teammates now, or would you rather come back tomorrow?"