As soon as the Human Emperor Banner came out, I became the Lord of the Old Ones

Chapter 218 Long Jianhuan's Invitation

Soon, Xu Yan also noticed Long Jianhuan's presence.

A dazzling light shone in his eyes, and as fireflies fluttered around him, as if he were holding dozens of glittering fireflies in his hands, he greeted Long Jianhuan.

However, he is now the core figure of the Kuangtie Club.

After teaching the children, helping several uncles in the "re-employment training class" solve their civilian card problems, and selecting the most suitable second-hand cards for two customers, he was busy for more than an hour before he had time to catch his breath and invite Long Jianhuan into his private card-making room.

"Captain Long, what brings you here?"

Xu Yan was both surprised and delighted. "Is the Swamp Gang matter over? How is everyone at Rolling Stone Fortress?"

"There's no more Swamp Gang."

Long Jianhuan succinctly stated, "Rolling Stone Castle has established a new order. Under Ms. Lelena's leadership, the Rolling Stone Club has returned to normalcy. The Secondhand Lingka Street has been rectified and is now managed by Li Tong. It is also more fair and standardized than before. And your friends at the junkyard have also helped us a lot."

"My mission at Rolling Stone Fortress is complete. I've been recalled to Dawn City by the Director, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, I should be staying here for the next year or two."

"That's great! Another chance to get personal guidance from Captain Long!"

Xu Yan couldn't hide his genuine joy and took the opportunity to report his progress at the Kuang Tie Club in detail. Finally, he said earnestly, "Thanks to Captain Long, I was able to receive the tireless instruction from Grandpa Xiong and Sister Xiong. Now, I can see the desires hidden in my subconscious through the 'Island of Beasthood' deep in my mind. I believe I will soon be able to condense the 'Tree of Law' and sublimate from 'beasthood' to 'humanity'. At that time, my Spirit Erosion Syndrome should not be so easy to flare up. I am one step closer to unlocking the mysteries of the past. All of this is thanks to Captain Long. I really don't know how to thank you enough!"

"As I said, I was just fulfilling my duty, doing what a Security Service agent should do. As long as you use your power for good and help the Alliance of Heroes and all your fellow citizens become stronger, that's enough to thank me."

Long Jianhuan paused, looked around at the dazzling array of card-making equipment and the several unfinished civilian cards on the table, and asked, "It seems you are very suitable for this job. What are your plans for the future? Do you want to continue to shine as a Spirit Card Maintainer? Sister Xiong just told me that as long as you are willing, you can become the technical director of the Kuangtie Club and stay here forever!"

Xu Yan hesitated for a moment, then scratched his head in a troubled manner.

"I still don't know how to bring this up with Sister Xiong!"

He said, "Captain Long knows that my purpose in coming to Dawn City is to find a way to join the Old Days Foundation, become a registered Old Days investigator, crack the secrets of the Old Days invasion, and find out what really happened to my adoptive father and home."

"Joining the Kuangtie Club was just a temporary measure. I didn't expect the club to encounter a crisis, so naturally I couldn't just abandon it and run away."

"Now that the club has weathered the most difficult period and all operations are getting back on track, I feel it's time to pursue my own dreams!"

Long Jianhuan nodded.

Xu Yan had indeed told her about this before.

At that time, she didn't think that Xu Yan would have the opportunity to join the legendary Old Days Foundation.

Unexpectedly, this little guy kept bringing bigger and bigger surprises.

Even so, she still felt that he had oversimplified the problem.

Would you like to hear my advice?

Long Jianhuan pondered for a moment and said, "Of course I won't stop you from pursuing your dreams. Neither Sister Xiong nor Grandpa Xiong intend to keep you trapped in this small club forever."

“However, I don’t think you need to rush. Staying in Dawn City a little longer won’t do you any harm.” “Of course, I will definitely wait until the Crazy Iron Club is completely out of its predicament and the second-hand card distribution business is sorted out before I leave here.”

Xu Yan said, "Besides, it seems that the Old Days Foundation doesn't have any bases in Dawn City."

"Dawn City is too far away and too small. The Old Foundation rarely recruits new people here openly."

Long Jianhuan said, "Besides, with your current strength and status as a prospective citizen, you are still far from being able to gain the favor of the Old Days Foundation."

"I see."

Xu Yan sighed, "Back in my hometown, I thought my card-making talent was outstanding, and my physical fitness was passable. At least there weren't many people in my hometown who were stronger than me."

"When I arrived in Dawn City, I realized that there were so many incredible cards in the world, so many terrifying masters, and so many thrilling adventures and battles that had taken place."

"This is also why I am actively promoting the second-hand card distribution business—I must accumulate more resources and continuously strengthen myself so that one day I can step into the Old Foundation with dignity and unlock the ultimate mystery of the most distant ancient past!"

"Very good, very energetic."

Seeing the flame in his eyes that no force could extinguish, Long Jianhuan felt reassured.

"The second-hand card dealership relies on low profit margins and high sales volume. It is probably not easy to accumulate enough resources in a short period of time."

Long Jianhuan smiled and said, "Besides, just selling second-hand cards won't help you upgrade from a 'quasi-citizen' to a real 'Alliance citizen'."

"Even native Alliance citizens may not gain the trust of the Old Foundation if they do not have outstanding performance."

"So, before meeting the standards to join the Old Days Foundation, have you ever thought about joining our Security Bureau?"

"Hey?"

Xu Yan widened his eyes.

It's as if they've never considered this possibility.

"Being an agent of the Security Bureau is not a glamorous profession, especially for a talented professional like you with a special skill. Whether you return to the wilderness, join the Spirit Guard Corps, and fight a real war against the ancient monsters, or pass the Spirit Card Association's rigorous tests to obtain an advanced license and open your own independent card-making studio, or find a way to join a super company like Dawn Heavy Industries or even the four major card-making companies, these are all better choices."

Long Jianhuan said, "However, the Security Bureau also has its own advantages."

"First, although our treatment is average, we have extremely high authority. When it comes to internal security issues of the alliance, we can often act expediently and seize all kinds of leverage, thus maintaining good relationships with all sorts of people and all walks of life."

"Secondly, the Security Bureau places greater emphasis on talent development than other powerful agencies. The vast resources we can mobilize are something you can't possibly have if you fight alone."

"Third, we have the authority to review applications from 'quasi-citizens' to 'full citizens,' and as long as we work diligently, we will certainly not treat our own people unfairly."

"Fourth, we also have a good working relationship with the Old Days Foundation. Many of the Old Days investigators are former Security Bureau agents. In the future, a letter of recommendation can solve a big problem."

"So, are you interested in considering it?"

(End of this chapter)