Team Members and Trade

Glinda pulled Liu Yun to sit down, causing a crowd of War Gods to look on in astonishment and tease Glinda for being single for so long that she had become desperate.

In truth, the biggest issue between Liu Yun and Glinda was that although Glinda still looked incredibly beautiful, her actual age was four or five years his senior.

Glinda seemed not to notice the teasing and surprise of those around her; she was all smiles as she led Liu Yun straight toward the lounge area on the side of the hall, where several exquisite sofas were set up, clearly intended as a resting place for the War Gods.

"This is the core area of the HR Alliance. All the core members of the alliance are here; you should take the opportunity to get to know them well."

The way she phrased it made Liu Yun somewhat suspicious of Glinda's intentions. He was not yet a core member of the HR Alliance, and generally speaking, whether it was the Limit Dojo or the Thor Dojo, members were divided into core members and regular members.

Regular members enjoyed more freedom and could choose to walk away if things didn't work out, but core members were different; they were often bound by many restrictions, though, of course, the various benefits within the HR Alliance were much more generous!

However, Liu Yun didn't care for these generous benefits; he was more focused on the base upgrade, so he naturally lacked interest in what Glinda was saying.

The area was filled with War Gods from the HR Alliance, meaning they were all people from the twelve major families, and many of them were interested in Liu Yun.

In their eyes, such a rapidly rising War God was worth courting by all of them. An elderly, slightly plump man in his eighties or nineties walked over and greeted Liu Yun very warmly.

"I am Xu Yunguo, head of the Xu Family of Jiangnan in the HR Alliance. I heard you are about the same age as my niece, Xu Xin. I never expected you to have already become a War God!"

The words were spoken with great enthusiasm, which stirred Liu Yun's heart. What was going on? Even the head of the Xu Family had come.

The Xu Family held a high status within the HR Alliance and was even more dominant in the China Region. While Liu Yun didn't intend to give Glinda any face, he couldn't act recklessly toward Xu Yunguo.

"Hello! I am merely lucky. I have heard of Xu Xin from friends; I met her twice back when we were in school, and she is a good girl!"

Liu Yun's words carried a touch of humility and sincerity, which only deepened the look of admiration in Xu Yunguo's eyes. He smiled slightly, and the wrinkles on his face seemed to smooth out, making him appear even more kind and approachable.

"Young friend Liu Yun, you are too modest. In this era, being able to become a War God through one's own efforts is by no means something that can be summarized by the word 'luck.' It is Xu Xin's good fortune to have a friend like you."

The two of them opened up the conversation, and Glinda, seeing this, smiled and joined in, circling the topic back to wanting Liu Yun to become a core member of the HR Alliance.

They even considered the fact that Liu Yun hadn't formed a team yet, so they offered several excellent recommendations, hoping Liu Yun would consider them.

These people were all from the twelve families; as long as Liu Yun integrated with them, he would effectively have one foot inside the core of the HR Alliance.

Liu Yun was well aware of this, and he couldn't be bothered to pay attention to such schemes. However, the HR Alliance possessed the most comprehensive supply system on Earth, and many rare metals unique to base upgrades could only be provided by them.

For this reason, he wouldn't particularly offend these people, so he stated his terms quite arrogantly and clearly.

"I should indeed be more favorable toward the HR Alliance, but given my strength, it is no longer possible for me to accept ordinary teammates. If you can provide War God-level individuals to operate with me, then I am willing to learn more about the HR Alliance!"

As soon as Liu Yun's words left his mouth, the atmosphere in the lounge became instantly subtle. Xu Yunguo and Glinda exchanged glances, both seeing surprise and a hint of difficulty in the other's eyes. War God-level teammates were an extremely precious resource for any team.

Liu Yun's request had indeed exceeded the expectations of the few of them; money and goods were easy to handle, but people were truly difficult to recruit.

Xu Yunguo pondered for a moment before breaking the silence: "Young friend Liu Yun, your strength is clear for all to see, and your requirements for teammates are naturally very high. However, War God-level powerhouses, especially those willing to join a new team, are indeed not easy to find. But please believe that the HR Alliance has always been committed to cultivating and gathering elite martial artists globally; we have vast resources and networks."

He shifted his tone, revealing a bit of sincerity: "If the opportunity arises later, we will certainly do our best to satisfy your request!"

Seeing this, Glinda quickly added: "Liu Yun, joining the HR Alliance is not just for teammates and supplies, but for a broader stage and more possibilities. Here, you can come into contact with cutting-edge technology, participate in the highest-level missions, and fight side-by-side with the world's top martial artists. This is a rare opportunity for your growth and the future development of your base."

Hearing this, Liu Yun pondered to himself. It could only be said that he didn't reject working with others; he wasn't a reclusive or gloomy person. This wasn't a big deal, and the resources and platform provided by the HR Alliance were indeed what he currently needed.

However, these two hadn't given him anything yet, only saying they would respond actively, so he didn't need to take it too much to heart.

"Fine! Actually, high-level Warlords are also acceptable, but it depends on whether they are willing to lower themselves to work with a young man like me!"

He lowered his requirements, wanting high-level Warlords, but because Liu Yun was too young, high-level Warlords were actually hard to find as well. Glinda and Xu Yunguo both knew this, but they didn't speak it out loud.

Liu Yun handed over a material list again, which contained various rare metals he urgently needed, as well as many alloys and special synthetic materials.

"This is a material list. Please, Family Head Xu, help me find the sources for these materials. If you can help me collect them, I will pay for them, and I will also give you a reward! Sorry for the trouble!"

What he valued most was the financial power of the HR Alliance; it could be said that no national government was as well-connected as the HR Alliance. Handing over this list now was also because he saw the two of them looking guilty, so he wanted to take the opportunity to have them procure the items for him!

Xu Yunguo took the material list from Liu Yun, a look of gravity flashing in his eyes, but he immediately returned to his warm smile. He knew well that these materials were rare and hard to come by; even for a major family like the Xu Family, they weren't easy to gather. However, the young man before him not only possessed superior strength but also had clear goals and firm determination, which couldn't help but make him appreciate talent.

"Young friend Liu Yun, the materials on this list are indeed rare, but please rest assured, our Xu Family will do our best. Although the HR Alliance is vast, our network spans the globe, so we have a certain degree of confidence in finding these materials," Xu Yunguo said solemnly, while secretly pondering how to mobilize the family's power to complete this task.

Glinda nodded in agreement from the side: "Liu Yun, don't worry. The HR Alliance has a specialized supply allocation system, and we will do everything possible to assist you in collecting these materials. Your strength and potential are worth such an investment from us."

Hearing this, Liu Yun breathed a sigh of relief inwardly. He knew that being able to take this opportunity to have the Xu Family help him was undoubtedly saving himself a huge amount of trouble. At the same time, he gained a deeper understanding of the HR Alliance's strength; it seemed the power behind this organization far exceeded his imagination.

"Then many thanks to Family Head Xu and President Glinda. I, Liu Yun, am not an ungrateful person. If there is an opportunity in the future, I will certainly repay this kindness." Liu Yun's words were filled with sincerity and gratitude; he knew that in this world where the strong were respected, social debts were also a significant form of wealth.

Xu Yunguo waved his hand with a smile: "Young friend, you are too formal. We are also investing in the future. Your growth and success will also be a great boon for the HR Alliance. Another day, I will have Xu Xin come to receive you; as former schoolmates, you can get to know each other."

The intentions of the Xu Family head were obvious; it was clear he hoped Xu Xin and Liu Yun would fall in love. Liu Yun smiled; this business of snatching someone else's love was actually quite interesting.

Glinda also chimed in at the right moment. She rolled her eyes at Xu Yunguo and said: "By the way, Liu Yun, regarding your formation of a team, we can provide you with a temporary base and training facilities for you and your teammates to use. As for the specific team members, we can look slowly; suitable candidates will eventually appear. It's just that, regarding your requirements..."

Glinda sat on the sofa with her legs crossed, holding a glass of virtual red wine, and gestured downward with one hand. Liu Yun looked at her and smiled, but walked away noncommittally.

Both sides had discussed their requirements clearly, so there was no need to continue wasting each other's time. He was still thinking about finding a few of the more famous War Gods from the original story to have a good chat.