My Misfortune Crushed Instances-Chapter 54: Rain Summoner? Great Mage!

Huo Yun had temporarily taken a leave from the company; he attached great importance to the upcoming venture into the Secret Realm of the Silent Forest.

Beside him, Luo Que was someone sent by his father’s generation. Huo Yun intended to form his own core team; only by doing so could he qualify to compete for the position of Patriarch.

From the attitude of his elders, he knew that Li Rui was formidable, and he was eager to recruit someone with potential like that under his command. This would not only enhance the strength of his team but also earn him extra points in the eyes of his elders if someone they recognized worked for him.

Therefore, he believed that only by defeating Li Rui head-on could he be genuinely convinced to follow him.

At this moment, Huo Yun was in a video call with two members of the Cangyun Association.

"We’ve already found out, their team has a level 15 Hunter, a level 11 Rain Summoner, and a level 11 Assassin." He shared the investigation results that he had acquired with the help of the Huo family with his two teammates.

The two on the other side exchanged glances and then looked back at the screen: "Is that all?"

"Don’t underestimate them, that level 11 Rain Summoner is the one who beat up the administrator before."

"So what? Isn’t he just starting with a few extra points in initial attributes?"

Huo Yun was a bit displeased: "Think about it, beating up the administrator yet still reaching level 11—that in itself says something."

"But level 11 is just level 11," said Zhang Shan, the Martial Monk.

Li Shi, the Trap Master, was more composed: "Young Master Huo, even if we assume he has level 15 abilities at level 11, he’s just a support character. And, let me say bluntly, Zhang Shan and I aren’t your average level 15s."

"Of course, you two are strong. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have chosen to team up with you."

Huo Yun did not dispute their claims, "But always remember, never underestimate your enemies."

"...Yes, you’re right."

The other two did not argue further. After all, it wasn’t sentiment that brought them together; it was the hefty offerings from the Huo family, making them essentially the clients, and clients occasionally need to bow their heads.

The mere verbal pressure was trivial; Huo Yun insisted they log in every night to discuss insights about the Secret Realm and battle strategies, which they tolerated.

Making money, business—it’s not shameful.

...

The Hee family’s mansion.

Patriarch Commissioner Hee was no longer there. The committee received notification about the global Secret Realm battlefield and had been planning intensively for days, as this matter was of paramount importance in the superpower world.

However, Hee Xingsui had not returned to the Superpower Division; he was currently back for a vacation.

"Tsk, do you even care about Chengli’s affairs, just watching the news?"

The two were already lying in bed ready to sleep, but Hee Xingsui was still holding a tablet, reading about the latest updates on the internal network.

"What’s the use of worrying? My dad has already sent him to Huangliang City; from now on, he’ll have to rely on himself."

"What about that Huo Yun from the Huo family? Are you truly not worried at all?"

"What’s the use of worrying? Should I go tie him up first?"

"You with the surname Hee!"

Finally reaching his limit, Hee Xingsui put the tablet down and turned over to speak earnestly: "I guess that sending him out there might also mean Dad wants him to get some experience on his own. If he’s coddled under your watchful eye every day, he’s going to waste away eventually."

"It’s just that the competition for inheritance in our family isn’t fierce. Look at that Huo Yun; though young, albeit a bit forceful in his actions, at least he has developed some style of his own. Chengli sometimes still lacks decisive boldness."

Yun Jiaying fell silent; she certainly understood the rationale behind it.

As for Hee Xingsui, he found his father’s attitude intriguing. Perhaps Li Rui truly could outshine Huo Yun and the two assistants he found.

He was looking forward to the outcome in the Secret Realm.

...

All provincial branch presidents of the Baili Association were summoned to the committee.

Concerning the Secret Realm battlefield, there were many matters to deliberate. As frontline agents like Li Rui only needed to consider their strengths, those in command had to decide which personnel to dispatch from each province and city, and what contingency measures to maintain workflow in case of unforeseen circumstances.

Besides official business, there were many matters to discuss in private.

For instance, at this moment, two commissioners stood in the corridor, staring at each other expressionlessly.

One had the surname Hee, the other Huo.

They stared for a long time, then suddenly burst into laughter, stepped forward, and clasped hands together.

"Hahahaha, Old Huo, it’s been over a year since we last met."

"Indeed, Old Hee, it was either you couldn’t get away or I had something come up."

The two settled down to chat, then Commissioner Huo brought up a topic: "I heard Huo Yun and your grandson recently encountered the same competitive Secret Realm."

His full name was Huo Yingjun, and Huo Yun wasn’t his grandson but his grandnephew.

"Yes, though my grandson is a bit younger, just level 11."

"Hee Qiunian, stop playing dumb."

The old man named Huo, evidently straightforward, said, "Didn’t he team up with that Li Rui?"

"Hehe, true, but didn’t your grandnephew also find two pretty capable young folks from the Cangyun Association?" Commissioner Hee replied.

These old fellows knew the young ones’ tricks well and didn’t mind letting them squabble a bit.

"Actually..."

Huo Yingjun sighed, "I think that both our families’ boys are no match for that Li Rui; this time, it’s only because Huo Yun enlisted two aides, or he wouldn’t stand a chance."

Hee Qiunian waved it away: "Hard to say. I’m aware of my grandson’s capabilities; he’s decent, but his level is indeed a bit low."

"So, actually it’s three against one. You still think Li Rui can win?"

"I said it’s hard to say, didn’t say he’ll definitely win, mostly because he became a Rain Summoner."

"Indeed."

"Not necessarily."

At this moment, a voice unexpectedly chimed in, recognizable as the voice of Song Yao, the president of Donglin.

"Old Song, why are you so sure?" Hee Qiunian asked.

"Someone’s got to play the opposite side, don’t they?"

Song Yao wasn’t speaking the truth; what he had in mind was the swirling vortex of thunder he had witnessed.

Rain Summoner? That’s nothing less than a Great Mage under the guise of a Rain Summoner.

...

Amidst the anticipation from all sides, a few days quickly passed, and two hours before the Secret Realm opened, Li Rui and his two companions arrived at Guotong Mansion.

This time, entry into the Secret Realm was at night, but the support team had personnel on duty 24/7.

He Chengli was not a member of the Baili Association, but since the organization had funding from the Hee family, letting him use a bed was no issue.

The three of them lay down in separate rooms to prepare for entering the Secret Realm.

Wen Yan was always by Li Rui’s side when he entered, assisting with the preparations as usual.

"Good luck," she said softly.

Li Rui immediately felt reassured, closed his eyes, and lost consciousness.