"If I'm not mistaken, the little guy is using the High Order Skill, Thorny Thunder Spur, isn't he?"
In the center of the judge's seat, an old man with peculiar gray eyes and meticulously combed silver hair said with a smile.
He is the Vice President of the Shenghai City Spirit Master Association and is here as a guest to watch the competition.
"That's right! Based on the previous competitions, it has also mastered Thunderclaw and Wind Rush to a proficient level."
Next to the old man, a short-haired woman in a black leather waistcoat was twirling a black pen in her hand as she spoke:
"Of course, what I care more about is the special constitution of this Blazing Flame Fox. Its strength, speed, especially its defensive power, are all far beyond the level of a regular Blazing Flame Fox. It must be more than just a wakeful Spiritual Beast; it's likely a mutated one."
"He's a promising seedling."
The old man said with some emotion, reminiscing about his own youth as he watched these young competitors on stage.
"Whether it's a good seedling or not, we will see soon enough."
The woman with short hair laughed, and as her voice fell, an ancient and mysterious copper coin appeared in her hand from nowhere.
Sky-reaching Ancient Coin, a super ability type spirit beast that possesses the ability to foresee the future—a particularly rare species.
Even in the Spirit Realm, it is on the brink of extinction, with possible appearances only in certain ancient ruins.
"Copper Treasure, help me take a look at his future."
"Gu~"
The Sky-reaching Ancient Coin made a sound as if it were hungry.
"Really, there's no helping you, eat up!"
The woman sighed with a hint of exasperation, and pulled out a string of ancient bronze coins from her Space Bracelet.
The copper coin began to munch on the bronze coins with a crunch, quickly devouring the whole string. Then, with no wind, it started spinning in mid-air, eventually coming to a steady stop in the palm of the lady's hand. And right in the center of the coin's hole, a flash of gold that only she could see shimmered.
"Xiao Meng, how's that kid's future?"
Mr. Zhong saw the woman's movement and asked with a chuckle.
"Violet. What do you think, Mr. Zhong? Is your association interested in recruiting him?"
The woman asked with a smile.
"Let's not hurry, let's see how he does in the later competitions."
Mr. Zhong replied calmly.
Although Chen Mo's performance is good, it isn't enough to make the Vice President personally extend an invitation.
"If you're not going to make a move, then I will."
The corners of the woman's mouth lifted, looking at Chen Mo and the Blazing Flame Fox on stage as if she had discovered a treasure.
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Chen Mo was unaware that he had caught the attention of the two big shots in the judge's seat. After winning the competition, he celebrated with the Blazing Flame Fox with a high-five below the stage.
In any case, they had achieved something in this competition, winning prize money of 10,000 for being among the top eight in the Young Eagles Cup.
Just as he was about to leave, he saw the short-haired lady in the black leather waistcoat, who had an air of elegance about her, walking straight towards him.
Perhaps due to the lady's overwhelming presence, everyone unconsciously made way for her around Chen Mo.
"May I know if you need me for something?"
Seeing this, Chen Mo asked in confusion.
"Chen Mo, I'm Chen Meng from Hongmeng Company. I'd like to invite you to a meal and talk about something, is that okay?"
"No problem."
The Shenghai City Center Arena is huge, housing chains like McDonald's and KFC.
Eventually, Chen Mo chose a McDonald's, and the two took a relatively secluded corner.
"I'd like to ask if you're interested in joining our company?"
Chen Meng asked with a smile, her voice warm, like the girl-next-door.
"So she's here to scout me."
Chen Mo thought to himself.
He wasn't surprised that someone would come to recruit him.
The outstanding performance of the Blazing Flame Fox in the competition was sure to have drawn the attention of many.
The problem is—why is someone who isn't from an official organization trying to recruit me?
Although Hongmeng Group is one of the top companies in Dongxia, Chen Mo always felt that joining an official organization would provide a greater sense of security.
"Can you elaborate? Like... benefits."
"Primary Spirit Master, a base salary of more than 100,000 a month, you can enjoy that upon joining. Additionally, your Spiritual Beast can learn mid-level or lower skills for free. Apart from that, you get an employee discount for purchases within the company, roughly 10% off the market price."
Chen Meng's voice was full of allure.
"Sorry, although what you've mentioned is quite good, I'm not really interested."
Chen Mo declined.
Although resources are essential during the growth of a Spiritual Beast, for Chen Mo, it's not an absolute necessity, as his Spiritual Beast grows stronger through skills.
Why bother working a job when you can simply play it safe and steadily improve your power?
"What if... we also help treat your grandmother's cancer?"
Chen Meng said with a smile.
She had just learned the basic information about Chen Mo through the company's intelligence network.
Chen Mo didn't respond.
To be honest, he was a little moved.
Following a normal life's path, he should be heading to Spirit University after high school graduation.
If all goes well, by the time he finishes university, he should have become a High-level Spirit Master.
And if he manages to obtain some powerful skills along the way, becoming a Master Spirit Master wouldn't be a dream!
But if his grandmother doesn't make it before then, even becoming a Crown Spirit Master would leave him with a lifetime of regrets.
"Is it dangerous to be an employee of Hongmeng Company?"
Chen Mo asked another question.
But the moment he spoke, he felt he had asked something pointless.
"It really depends on which department you join. I won't lie to you—if it's a combat role, then the accident rate is definitely not low."
Chen Meng took a sip of her ice-cold cola and continued:
"But to become a truly top-notch Spirit Master, how could you not face danger along the way? Compared to those wandering Spirit Masters or Spirit Master Hunters in the Spirit Realm, our staff's accident rate is considerably low. After all, for our company, every employee is the most valuable asset."
"I see, I still need to think it over."
Chen Mo nodded.
"Let's add each other on WeChat first! I'll send you the specific information about our company."
"Okay."
The conditions offered by Hongmeng Company were very attractive, but Chen Mo didn't immediately agree. What if an official organization comes to recruit him with even better terms later on?
"No problem, Student Chen Mo, I look forward to your reply."
Chen Meng smiled and left leisurely, as if she was confident that Chen Mo would eventually join them.
After returning, Chen Mo carefully read the material Chen Meng sent him.
The material was very detailed.
It included the history of Hongmeng Group, departmental structure, employee levels, employee benefits, and promotion mechanisms, introducing all aspects of Hongmeng Company.
First and foremost was the departmental structure, which Chen Mo was most concerned about.
Hongmeng Group's staff is mainly divided into two systems—combat and non-combat.
The non-combat system includes departments like Research, Logistics, Entertainment, Weapons, Management, and more.
Employee levels are categorized from P1 to P9, nine levels in total, with management positions above that.
The combat system is further divided into Spirit Realm combat and Blue Star combat arrangements.
Blue Star combat arrangements encompass the Security Department and Intelligence Department, mainly responsible for the security management of the group's various companies.
The combat arrangements in the Spirit Realm are more complex in terms of functions and responsibilities; it can be said that each of Hongmeng Group's branch offices stationed at nodes in the Spirit Realm operates as an independent department.
Similarly, combat system employees are also divided into ten levels, from F1 to F10, with each level enjoying different benefits and privileges, typically correlated with the Spirit Master's strength.
In terms of salaries, the combat roles in the Spirit Realm surely pay higher than those in Blue Star.
After finishing the read, Chen Mo didn't immediately make a decision; he would save that for after the tournament.
The higher his displayed potential, the richer the offers from these companies would inevitably be.