Trafford's Trading Club

“I understand.” Representative Lai nodded, “It must have been a hard trip. That item isn’t particularly important, and it will soon be returned to me, so don’t worry too much.”

“Is this… calculated?” Mo Mo looked at the confident Representative Lai in surprise, unconsciously furrowing his brow.

Representative Lai smiled and said, “We call ourselves Clothed Daoists, we always know a few tricks… let’s not discuss this for now, let’s talk about the trials involved this time. I heard from Miss Gong that you’ve agreed, right?”

Mo Mo nodded.

Representative Lai said, “Let me briefly explain the background to you… This time, the focus is testing a peculiar drug called ‘Tears of Heaven’. And the developers of this ‘Tears of Heaven’ belong to a secret organization from western time.”

“A secret organization?” Mo Mo was taken aback, pondering, “I’ve heard my master mention that western time has its transcendent organizations, like the Magician’s Association, The Holy See, and there are also the Thirteen Clans, among others.”

“Indeed, these age-old organizations do exist.” Representative Lai nodded: “And this time, the developer of ‘Tears of Heaven’ is an organization called ‘Michael Club’.”

“Michael Club?”

“Yes.” Representative Lai nodded and said, “This club dates back about a hundred years. For unknown reasons, the western world was engulfed in a war a hundred years ago. After the war, the transcendent talents in western time dwindled, almost suffering a devastating blow. After a century, they have only partially recovered their vitality. And this ‘Michael Club’ emerged after that war.”

Mo Mo listened intently.

Representative Lai continued, “Over the past century, ‘Michael Club’ has been absorbing talents from various fields and has gathered a group of powerful transcendent individuals. According to our intelligence, ‘Michael Club’ houses the so-called ‘Twelve Divine Generals’, each one a powerful entity with dangerous personality flaws. Moreover, they have different levels of infiltration in technology, economy, healthcare, and even politics. No other organization has ever extended its reach as widely as ‘Michael Club’.”

Mo Mo expressed, “Astonishing that such a vast organization exists!”

Representative Lai gravely said, “Yes. Originally, this organization only acted within the western world. But in recent years, we’ve discovered they seem to be reaching into our nation as well, which must be guarded against.”

Mo Mo agreed and nodded, “So this ‘Tears of Heaven’ is?”

Representative Lai explained further, “This drug is a product of ‘Michael Club’ research. Strictly speaking, it’s a drug that induces rage. A common person who consumes the Tears of Heaven will quickly deplete their own qi-blood and life in exchange for a short burst of power. As for the extent of the burst, it can enable an ordinary person to contend with weak lower-tiered demons.”

Ordinary people and monsters have an insurmountable gap… but if there’s a drug allowing ordinary people to directly leap to the battle power of lower-tier demons…

“We’re discussing this matter.” Representative Lai rather helplessly remarked, “However, the Yao Association seems somewhat skeptical. They even suggested having someone from our side, who has consumed ‘Tears of Heaven’, compete against their representative.”

Mo Mo frowned, “Isn’t this a bit too much?”

Representative Lai said, “Though seventy years ago, under the leadership of a great person, we signed an agreement, seventy years have passed, and the demon world has been in a poor state. Meanwhile, the Taoism-cultivated field historically harbors many who prefer to suppress demons… In short, consider this an excuse for the demons to vent. Of course, taking ‘Tears of Heaven’ carries certain risks, I must first make this clear to you. But rest assured, everyone present possesses Daoist Magic and Divine Skills, and they will ensure your safety.”

Mo Mo thought for a moment, then nodded and said, “After all, I am part of the Taoism-cultivated field, and since this matter is so intertwined, Mo Mo can’t refuse!”

Representative Lai smiled slightly, squinting as he looked at Mo Mo and said, “We are truly grateful, Mr. Mo Mo.”