Pillar of Yita

Comparing the status of Tabopolis with their small team at the moment, the fact that the other party was willing to negotiate with them was in itself an expression of attitude.

It was only now that Gita approached, somewhat embarrassedly apologizing to him, ”I’m sorry, my brother is just like this...”

Fang Hong nodded at her, signaling his understanding.

Although the other party’s attitude was somewhat cold, he had, after all, abducted their sister and poached from Tabopolis’ corner, so a not-so-good first impression was understandable.

Luo Yu also came over later, first apologizing to him before telling him that they had informed the others about this matter—however, Fang Hong could understand since they were still officially trainees of Tabopolis, and theoretically, they could not conceal such matters from the guild.

They had only spoken up now, which was the limit both emotionally and rationally. If they had actively concealed it, it would have been a different matter altogether, which actually would not benefit their Adventure Group in subsequent negotiations with Tabopolis.

However, Fang Hong had only found out from Luo Yu that Tabopolis had not come for them; considering their small adventure group along with the two trainees, they seemingly didn’t qualify—

This time around, two teams from the Oak Knights had come to Golande, Zi Feiyu being merely one of them; according to Luo Yu, the Knight Order was here for the Rain Listener, likely commissioned by Stargate Port.

Moreover, the incident with the Rain Listener indeed resembled the one where they had been attacked by the Dragonfire Guild, so it was not too surprising that Tabopolis would take the initiative to join this operation.

But as to who exactly came and what the mission entailed, Luo Yu and Gita were rather vague; after all, such details were operational secrets, which the two trainees naturally knew little about.

Gita privately told him that the person from the guild negotiating with him was very likely the leader of this operation—”Lady Grey” Yugudola.

The mention of Lady Grey immediately brought some information to Fang Hong’s mind—

In fact, in order to deal with Tabopolis, he had specifically spent time learning about the history of the guild beforehand.

Lady Grey, along with the youngest Magic Guided Conductor of the Council of Steel, Zi Feiyu, and the brain of the Oak Knights—”Calculator” Yu Congwen, who was also their Captain.

These individuals were known as the shining generation.

Indeed, many guilds have such histories, where suddenly a batch of very talented recruits emerges and grows to become the backbone. Some guilds rise on these waves to a broader stage and even to the second world, but some vanish soon after their peak.

But this generation of Tabopolis shined even brighter—

Whether it was Yu Congwen or Zi Feiyu, both were exceptional individuals who would be considered geniuses even among top guilds—as reserves, of course, reserves with the talent and potential to go to the second world.

But Lady Grey Yugudola had an even more legendary career, which was actually somewhat similar to Fang Hong’s; she originally was a Life Profession Practitioner, primarily interested and employed as a merchant.

Her early career in Eastern Ishurian had paved a path for herself, and the name Lady Grey arose from there, though at that time she was merely a young girl. Later, after making enemies with the Jiefulite Red Cloak Team, she embarked on a war profession path.

She became a war profession practitioner with the support of Tabopolis, but it proved that their investment was not in vain; Lady Grey’s outstanding talents in both fields are still admired to this day.

Today, she holds dual positions in Tabopolis, one as a member of the Oak Knights, and the other—as the head of Tabopolis’ Youth Training Camp, which is also related to her former merchant career.

In logistical management, Tabopolis is unrivaled.

Having such a person come to negotiate with him made Fang Hong somewhat nervous, uncertain whether his luck was good or bad—excluding her role in the Oak Knights, rumors outside touted her as an exceptional negotiator.

After all, when she was a merchant in Eastern Ishurian, her reputation was formidable; how could she not excel at negotiations?

He inquired about this to Gita and Luo Yu, but both wore strange expressions and were equally vague, giving him an ominous feeling. Reluctantly, he went to ask Gita’s brother—Tabopolis’ young Magic Guided Conductor of the Council of Steel.

However, Zi Feiyu scrutinized him, responding tangentially: ”Red Leaf is not wrong, actually joining the guild would be more promising for you, your performance in the previous combat was commendable, and you have good combat intuition—”

After speaking, he handed Fang Hong a communication ID.

As Fang Hong looked at it, he thought, great—he had indirectly inquired about what kind of person this ’Lady Grey’ was, but Gita’s brother was very straightforward, simply giving him Lady Grey’s communication ID.

The meaning was very clear, better to ask the person herself.

Fang Hong was momentarily at a loss for words, considering whether to let Tianlan handle the negotiation when Lady Grey’s communication ID suddenly lit up, startling him.

It turned out his communication crystal was only purchased today, and he hadn’t even had time to tell the other members of the team; obviously, Lady Grey wouldn’t have his communication ID—the only person who knew his communication ID—