"Miss Tang, join our team! We'll form a special combat group just for you!"
"Join our team! We're the number one ranked team in terms of combat power..."
"Our team is comprised entirely of retired special forces operatives. Zhong Heng, currently ranked first in the individual combat power rankings, is our captain! Strong individuals, join our team!"
"Sister, our team is all women! Come to our team, don't stay with these scoundrels. I'll give you my captain position!"
...
Tang Li was utterly bewildered.
She hadn't expected her remarkably high combat power to make her such a coveted prize, with every team vying to invite her to join them.
She wanted to refuse, but couldn't get a word in edgewise.
Fortunately, her eight senior brothers rushed forward instantly, forming a protective barrier with Peng Yue, surrounding her in the middle.
At the same time, they didn't forget to retort against the representatives from the various teams.
"Our junior sister Tang is equivalent to a whole combat group by herself, so there's no need for you to form one!"
"Although your team has high combat power, you have too many members, and the average combat power is too weak..."
"Our team members are not weak either! Moreover, our junior sister Tang's individual combat power already surpasses your captain Zhong Heng!"
However, these rebuttals were drowned out by the cacophony of the environment.
After a considerable while, the staff of the Mercenary Guild finally managed to quell the chaotic scene.
Such a disorderly situation, solely for the purpose of recruiting one person, had never occurred at the Mercenary Guild before.
Prior to this, the top 20 individuals on the personal combat power rankings were either team captains or combat group leaders, holding high positions within their teams, making them impossible to poach.
But this time, Tang Li's individual combat power reached a staggering 1234, and she was merely an ordinary team member, which sparked everyone's competition.
After all, even for the number one ranked team, Tang Li's 1234 combat power, when combined with their team's other bonuses, would amount to nearly 2000 in team combat power.
This much combat power was sufficient to influence the team's combat power ranking and secure numerous benefits.
Moreover, as the number one ranked individual in combat power, Tang Li herself was eligible for rewards.
Once the crowd quieted down, Tang Li finally spoke:
"I have received everyone's enthusiasm, and I thank you all for your invitations."
"However, my reason for becoming a mercenary is simply to learn Guoshu, obtain high-powered weapons, and improve my own strength. With my master here, my goals have already been achieved, so I will not be joining any of your teams."
Upon hearing Tang Li's words, most people departed in disappointment.
Only a few individuals remained.
"Young lady, if you wish to learn Guoshu, coming to our 'Bai Family Team' is equally viable. My combat power is still higher than Brother Peng's, and my Guoshu proficiency is also superior to Brother Peng's!"
At this moment, a tall, lean, yet powerfully built young man, clad in a white robe, approached and addressed Tang Li.
He wore a humble smile, exuded an air of scholarly elegance, and possessed a distinguished demeanor.
However, his imposing aura suggested that he was not to be trifled with.
But Peng Yue showed no fear and said proudly, "Younger Brother Bai, Xiao Li has already been accepted into my sect. You are a step too late."
The young man surnamed Bai heard this, shook his head, and chuckled, "Brother Peng is truly lucky. I wonder where you managed to 'trick' such a gifted disciple from."
Their conversation indicated that they were old friends who had known each other for many years.
"However, there's no rule stating that a disciple cannot have more than one master, is there? Xiao Li, my dear girl, why not take me as another master?"
The young man surnamed Bai asked Tang Li.
"Well said!"
At this moment, another female voice chimed in.
"The Mercenary Guild also doesn't stipulate that a mercenary cannot join multiple teams! Sister Tang, I'll give you my captain position. Why don't you consider joining our 'Hope Team'?"
This was the captain of the team that consisted entirely of women, and she was still unwilling to give up on inviting Tang Li.
"I appreciate both of your invitations, but I cannot bite off more than I can chew. Having one master is enough for me, and I don't wish to involve myself in too many matters, so I'll have to decline the captaincy."
Tang Li nodded politely but distantly to both of them, refusing.
Seeing that both of them had been rejected, the remaining people also began to leave.
Lin Xi, the captain of the "Hope Team," and Tang Li exchanged contact information before she also departed.
As for the young man surnamed Bai, he was also the captain of the "Bai Family Team," named Bai Xunyang.
He was already acquainted with Peng Yue, and this was his first meeting with Tang Li. He did not presumptuously ask Tang Li for her contact information and left after making his appearance.
After everyone had left, Peng Yue said to Tang Li, "Xiao Li, your combat power is now higher than mine. Why don't you become the captain of our team?"