Chen Xing’er had always thought he was sentimental, unable to bear throwing away something broken, but she hadn't expected…
Curiosity piqued, she picked up the pager, its red light blinking, and examined it from all sides. "Does this mean someone is looking for you?"
Chen Fan was in a good mood.
It seemed the news of his recent performance at the fight club had reached their ears.
Little did Chen Fan know, it wasn't just news from the fight club.
Some people had hired assassins to go after someone they shouldn't have.
Chen Fan let Chen Xing’er fiddle with his pager.
Seeing that he remained silent, Chen Xing’er frowned and nudged his arm. "What does this mean? Explain it to me!"
"They said they want to find me."
Chen Fan smiled and pocketed the pager. "A group of rather interesting people. After the Luomen assessment is over, I'll take you to meet them."
Chen Xing’er was completely bewildered by his words. "You know so many people in Europe?"
Chen Fan remained enigmatic, saying no more.
As they were talking, Chu Feng had already led them back to Luomen.
The assessment site for Luomen was set up on the training grounds behind the main courtyard, large enough to accommodate a thousand people.
In the center of the grounds, a massive assessment arena had been temporarily erected, its scale matching that of the fight club.
It was evident that with the fall of the Victor Party, Luomen had been on an upward trajectory these past few days.
As Chu Feng led Chen Fan and Chen Xing’er to their seats, Chen Fan’s gaze fell upon the three figures seated on the stage.
He had never seen the man in the impeccably tailored suit in the middle.
However, his current position between Dai Wei and Luo Sheng was enough to attest to his significant status.
Chen Fan turned to Chu Feng beside him and asked, "Who is that man?"
"The steward of the Maas family."
Chen Fan was somewhat surprised – a mere steward, yet seated in the principal seat?
Chu Feng naturally understood his thoughts. He smiled and sat down beside Chen Fan, explaining, "This is no ordinary family steward. In Europe, there are five families with centuries of heritage, and the Maas family is one of them."
"The five major families are in the second tier of the pyramid, always having the final say. Their participation in our Luomen assessment is already a great honor. The steward represents the entire Maas family, so this seat of honor rightfully belongs to him."
Chu Feng's words were filled with reverence for the five major families, and these were merely the second tier.
Chen Fan's interest was piqued. "Then what organizations are in the first tier?"
Chu Feng immediately adopted a secretive expression and shook his head. "Mentioning them is taboo."
Chen Fan raised an eyebrow, about to say something, when a commotion arose from the stage.
He saw the Maas steward, led by Elder Qin, slowly rise from his seat.
He took the drumsticks, then walked to the drum amidst respectful gazes and gave a gentle beat. "I declare, the Luomen assessment officially begins—"
The Maas steward, as a special guest, had merely made the opening announcement.
The remaining proceedings were naturally handled by Elder Qin of the Elder Hall, who read out the procedures.
The Luomen assessment was divided into three parts, the first of which was the admission of new members.
Elder Qin read from a list and then presented it to Luo Sheng. "There are a total of eighteen participants for this assessment. According to Luomen's long-standing rules, new members participating in their first assessment may challenge anyone on the Luomen Battle Power Ranking."
"If the challenge is successful, the new member will be admitted to Luomen."
As Elder Qin's words fell, the Luomen Battle Power Ranking immediately lit up.
The one ranked first was none other than Cheng Ji.
The second was Luo Er.
Chen Fan was unfamiliar with the subsequent names and so withdrew his gaze.
These new members participating in the initial assessment attached great importance to such opportunities, thus they were particularly solemn in their selection of opponents.
They only had one chance, so they wouldn't go all out to target the older members ranked high on the list.
Therefore, the lower-ranked members became the frequent targets of these new challengers.
After eighteen challenges, a total of thirteen people passed the assessment.
This result was the best in years.
Elder Qin nodded with satisfaction. He stood beside Luo Sheng and said, "The talents this year are good. It's time for the older members of the Enforcement Hall to step down, and they can fill those vacancies."
The two exchanged glances and instantly understood the unspoken meaning in each other's eyes.
The Enforcement Hall was now filled with Dai Wei's spies.
If Luo Sheng wanted to maneuver freely in the future, he would have to root out all these hidden operatives!
Luo Sheng took the list of those who passed the assessment from Elder Qin and nodded gratefully to him. "Thank you for your trouble."
Elder Qin nodded.
He lowered his gaze to the next part of the agenda, his brow furrowing. This was the real highlight of the Luomen assessment.
Besides the assessment of newcomers, the annual reordering of battle power for existing members was a must.
However, today held a special significance. Luo Sheng, as the only heir of the late sect master, was required, according to regulations, to make an appearance in his third assessment after reaching adulthood.
This was to showcase the capabilities of the Luo family.
Secondly, it was to undergo the review and assessment of the Luomen members.
Elder Qin looked at Luo Sheng. "Young Master, will you accept the assessment first, or..."
Luo Sheng spread his hands. "Let them go first."
The order made no difference. Elder Qin did not object. Dai Wei, on the other hand, curled her lips in a sneer: "Are you feeling guilty now? Didn't you swear an oath to me yesterday with great confidence?"