Reborn as a Hatrack in the Mystical Land

"The ’Second Generation Soldier’ Mercenary Team actually recruited a new member? Who is this death-defying soul daring to join their team?" The mercenary responsible for tailing brought the news to the Five Saints Mercenary Branch, and Li Rui couldn’t help but express his anger.

"No one knows where that person comes from. It’s said he’s the lover of the prostitute Dongdong from the tavern," the mercenary responsible for tailing didn’t dare get too close; he just relayed the information he had heard to Li Rui.

"Gather some people and teach them a lesson. That Yue Jinghua, I have found him disagreeable for a long time," Li Rui had been itching for action, towards a small team that could not even secure their own rank, yet dared to strut around before them.

"Li Rui," Luo Lin called out with a serious expression to the eager Li Rui, "The Deacon Elders have issued an order that starting today, the ’Second Generation Soldier’ Mercenary Team is not to be troubled."

"What? Those newbie mercenaries don’t follow the rules of the mercenary world, and they dare to encroach upon me. Why should I accommodate them? Besides, didn’t you promise me earlier that as long as I help the branch and the Divine Court facilitate connections, that broken team would be handled by me?" Li Rui was dissatisfied, as he had always had a good relationship with the Mercenary Branch, and Luo Lin had always shown him great respect.

In the past, there were several unspectacular forces handled secretly by Li Rui, and the Five Saints Branch had always turned a blind eye to it.

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"Someone has recommended Yue Jinghua as a representative of the Five Saints Branch to participate in the selection for the ’Mercenary Newcomer Competition’. You know the rules; if he’s selected as a candidate, he will become a key training subject of the branch. In order to ensure fairness and transparency before the selection starts, the branch is responsible for protecting his safety comprehensively," Luo Lin had only just received the news, and despite being surprised by it, as a competent receptionist and liaison officer, she enacted the upper management’s intentions.

"Nominating Yue Jinghua, that rookie! To let an ordinary two-star mercenary participate in such a grand event, have you all gone mad? No, the Mercenary Newcomer King Competition is held every five years, the last time being only three years ago," Li Rui was both shocked and anxious, as the Mercenary Newcomer King Competition is the top-tier event of the Mercenary World.

Each mercenary has only one chance in their lifetime to participate in the newcomer competition, which accepts entries from young mercenaries under twenty years of age. There are no restrictions on the manner of registration or gender; mercenaries can register individually, as a team, or be recommended by the Mercenary Branch or the public.

While individual and team registrations must pass a preliminary test to advance to the competition, those nominated by the Mercenary Branch and the public directly enter the semifinals.

"This time the circumstances are exceptional. After unanimous consultation between the Mercenary Branch, Assassin Alliance, Divine Court, two major countries, and Danlu, to increase the selection and training of young Dark Practitioners, this session of the Mercenary Newcomer King Competition and the Xuyang Trial will be held jointly; the venue and time will be notified separately," Luo Lin received the message just half a day ago, and the nomination of Yue Jinghua occurred just a quarter-hour earlier.

Only then did Li Rui realize the gravity of the situation, yet he was still somewhat unwilling: "Who recommended him? Don’t the stewards have the right to veto? Even pulling a headstrong pig would be better than that foolish team captain."

The Five Saints Mercenary Branch registers a significant number of mercenaries, but notably, due to the perilous nature of Xuan Beast Ridge, the area mostly comprises veteran mercenaries; there are not many young mercenaries here, and even fewer stand out among those under twenty.

The Mercenary Newcomer King Competition held every five years always causes much distress to the Five Saints Branch.

"The list hasn’t been finalized yet; everything is still subject to change. Before the stewards confirm the candidates, you temporarily cannot touch the ’Second Generation Soldier’ Mercenary Team and Yue Jinghua. Li Rui, I’ve told you many times to keep your cool. Even if you don’t act, if they can’t accumulate enough points by the end of the year, they won’t amount to much," Luo Lin rubbed her forehead, her head a complete mess as she thought of ways to persuade the branch’s old stewards.

Lately, a lot has indeed been happening in Mercenary Town.

The issue of the Ancient Hero Treasure has stirred up storms in the town, the quiet arrival of the Divine Court, and the sudden surge of unfamiliar faces, all became points of unease in the minds of Luo Lin and the branch stewards.

With so many factors at play, who would still care about the actions of the ’Second Generation Soldier’?

Li Rui’s eyes flickered as he thought to himself that it was impossible for the Second Generation Soldier to recruit the fifth mercenary anyway, so he might as well let them enjoy their moment of pride for a while.

Yue Jinghua naturally had no idea about what had transpired at the Five Saints Branch.

The unexpected appearance of Feng Buhui brought not only news about the tree monster tracking the Devil Crystal, but also a glimmer of hope.

After reevaluating Feng Buhui’s transformation into the Demon Crossbow, Yue Jinghua concluded that it was related to her transcribing the Demon Mark from the Lianyun Great Sword onto the Zhuge Crossbow.

In order to prevent Feng Buhui’s condition from relapsing, Yue Jinghua first reinforced his body with diluted Green Liquid.

She then used the Prajnaparamita Needle to re-carve the Demon Mark on his body; with the help of the needle, her skills as a Tattoo Master had greatly advanced.

After her modifications and through his secret practices, Feng Buhui was finally able to shift between human and Demon Crossbow forms more freely.

Five days later, a revitalized Feng Buhui appeared before everyone.

Seeing the imposing Feng Buhui, Dongdong’s eyes widened in disbelief, but soon, her eyes filled with tears.

Feng Buhui had awakened, and now he no longer needed his tainted self; pondering this, Dongdong could no longer bear it and turned to leave.

Seeing Dongdong run away with her face covered, Feng Buhui was at a loss and didn’t know what to do.

"Go after her, you all are as stiff as wood," Yue Jinghua and Shalman urged anxiously from the side.

"Women need to be coaxed, and in this world, men who are mercenaries are the most boring," Helen muttered as she sipped her drink, whether referring to Feng Buhui or perhaps recalling someone from her past.

Feng Buhui scratched his head sheepishly and chased after her.

Yue Jinghua blew a whistle, but then remembered that the Mercenary Group still hadn’t reached the legal number of members, and her heart sank with vexation.

The longer the delay, the more disadvantageous it became for her and the Mercenary Team. The treasure map had been publicized for quite a while, and once the hype around the map cooled down, those idle mercenary tasks would become sought after again, making it harder to earn Mercenary Points.

The usually reticent Qin Dongting saw her expression, opened his mouth, and blurted out, "I know a freelance mercenary who might be interested in joining our Mercenary Group."

Upon hearing this, Yue Jinghua immediately rolled her eyes, "If someone recommended, why didn’t you say so sooner? Where is this person? Bring them here immediately. At this point, I wouldn’t mind even if it were a sow; I’d have it fill in."