The Meeting of the Ministers, Luo Ningyan's overtures

Some mysterious place.

Surrounded by white clouds, it felt as if I were standing thousands of feet in the sky.

A golden round table has ten seats around it, each engraved with a different inscription.

Seven illusory and hazy figures sat in seven seats.

One of the figures could be vaguely seen wearing a dharma robe, surrounded by a dazzling radiance. Beneath the robe and hat, a woman's snow-white, delicate chin was visible, exuding a mysterious and noble aura.

It was the elemental spirit that had appeared in the instance world.

"Sizzle sizzle sizzle".

A blue data stream flashed by.

Bai Huang's figure, shrouded in blue light, appeared.

"You've come," an aged voice said.

Bai Huang bowed his head and gave a salute.

"We have received reports about this incident. You are undoubtedly responsible for this oversight."

Another figure spoke in a dignified male voice.

Bai Huang said in a deep voice, "Regarding this incident, it was indeed my negligence, and I am willing to take full responsibility."

The aged voice said, "Forget it. Considering that you handled the situation properly and did not cause too many casualties, your merits and demerits cancel each other out, so we will not pursue the matter further."

"This will not be repeated."

Bai Huang breathed a sigh of relief.

Another black figure spoke up: "Regarding the matter mentioned in the report about the four examinees joining forces to kill the Yin Master's clone, I'd like to ask you again, is that right?"

Bai Huang nodded. "That's right."

"It's true."

Yuan Ling spoke, her voice clear and melodious like a bell: "I can confirm this."

Bai Huang said, "The quality of this year's candidates is very high. The top two or three students are comparable to the provincial champions of previous years. In particular, the candidate named Jiang Yuan among the four candidates is also this year's national champion. I believe he already has the strength to kill a fourth-order ferocious beast."

"But that's still not enough to kill the Yin Master's clone."

"What if we add the artifacts as well?"

"Relic artifacts?"

"Yes, to save their lives, I brought a few relics with me before entering the instance and lent them to them."

"Nonsense! How can you hand over something as dangerous as a relic to an examinee?!" The authoritative voice said sternly. "Take it back immediately."

"It's not that serious, is it?"

Yuan Ling smoothed things over, saying, "At least in terms of the outcome, it's good."

The aged voice said, "Top-tier prodigies can unleash unimaginable potential in the face of life and death. If the effects of the relic are triggered, it might really cause a miracle, and killing the Yin Master's clone is not impossible."

The remaining six figures stared at each other.

A round, plump figure chuckled and said, "Then we'll just have to believe it for now. Director Bai Huang, I'll leave the aftermath of this matter to you."

"Yes. I've decided to make part of the matter public; they have the right to know the truth. The efforts and contributions of the test takers shouldn't be forgotten," Bai Huang said.

The aged voice said, "It's up to you, but I must warn you. In the past, some geniuses were praised too highly, which made them blindly arrogant and challenge dangerous forbidden areas, ultimately ending in a tragic fate."

"Putting geniuses in the public spotlight too early may not be a good thing."

A burly figure, who had been silent until now, spoke in a booming voice: "He's skilled at killing enemies and defeating the strong with the weak; he should be in the army!"

A lazy young man's voice rang out: "That would only hasten our deaths, wouldn't it? How many prodigies have joined the army only to perish in the frenzied attacks of the abyssal demons?"

"Hmph, a man's ambition is to serve his country; to die on the battlefield is a worthy death!"

The youthful phantom ignored him, looked at Bai Huang, and said lazily:

"Also, let me remind you, the Yin Master is extremely vengeful. He suffered a great loss this time, and he will definitely not let it go."

"Besides the Abyss believers who follow Him, the Church of Suffering and the Undying Research Institute will probably also be eyeing these candidates. Their goal has always been to corrupt and recruit geniuses and prodigies."

Bai Huang remained silent.

"Alright, that concludes today's meeting of the Ten Ministers."

"Go back now."

…………

Before leaving the school, Jiang Yuan was reminded by Liu He to be careful.

He was even worried and wanted the vice principal to take him back.

Jiang Yuan smiled and refused.

"That's way too exaggerated."

"Besides, with Commander Lu of the Patrol Division here, even Abyss Believers wouldn't dare to commit such atrocities in broad daylight." He looked at Lu Beili beside him.

Lu Beili said calmly, "That's not necessarily true. You never know what those reckless madmen will do, especially you. You've provoked an Abyss Lord and been cursed by it. Now you've undoubtedly become their biggest target. The best way is to keep your movements a secret from them."

"..."

"Just in case, Jiang Yuan, I'll give you a ride back with me on the way," Luo Ningyan said with a smile, a purple shuttle hovering above her head.

"...That's troublesome."

This wasn't Jiang Yuan's first time riding a space shuttle, but it was also his first time riding such a luxurious one. The control panel was powered by a quantum computer, inlaid with a large number of crystals, and engraved with numerous defensive magic arrays, maximizing both defense and speed.

The interior is fully equipped with all kinds of high-end custom-made facilities, and the air is filled with the aroma of high-grade medicinal herbs, making it extremely luxurious.

Luo Xi was sleeping soundly on the bed next to her.

Jiang Yuan couldn't help but sigh as he watched.

As expected of the president of the Pharmacists Association, he is indeed a man of great stature.

"I've already set the address; it should take about three minutes to arrive." Luo Ningyan smiled as she sat down next to Jiang Yuan, handing him a chilled, nutritious juice. "Please enjoy."

"Thanks."

"My Luo Xi must have received a lot of help from you in the dungeon, right? I know her strength very well."

"Um... well... it's alright..."

Jiang Yuan really wanted to say, "Your daughter owes me 500 million, please pay it back," but considering her status as an eighth-level mental-type martial artist, he gave up the idea.

Luo Ningyan looked at the handsome young man with black hair and golden eyes beside her, her eyes filled with admiration.

"Jiang Yuan, what do you think of my Xi'er? How about you become our son-in-law?"

"puff!"

Jiang Yuan sprayed the juice out of his mouth.

"Hahaha, just kidding." Luo Ningyan laughed, pressed against his arm, moved closer to Jiang Yuan, stared into his eyes with her alluring purple eyes, and her pursed cherry lips were full of seductive luster.

"Such a big reaction, Jiang Yuan, have you never been in a relationship before?"

Jiang Yuan felt as if his mind was being drawn into her gaze, and countless beautiful images floated through his mind.

But he soon realized something was wrong.

Is this... a charm skill?

Seeing his eyes clear up, Luo Ningyan was taken aback and surprised again.

Her charm skills are so powerful that even ordinary fifth-tier martial artists cannot detect them.

This child actually...

He was indeed extraordinary in terms of mental strength.

In that case, although his rank is a bit low, he might be the best candidate to do that...

"President Luo, is there something you want to tell me?"

Luo Ningyan snapped out of her reverie and smiled, "I wanted to ask you, would you like to join the Pharmacist Association?"

"The Pharmacist Association?" Jiang Yuan was taken aback. "Isn't that something you can only join by changing your job to the support class, Pharmacist?"

"It's true that most members of the Pharmacist Association are pharmacists, but there are also some non-pharmacist members. Those who can join the Pharmacist Association as non-pharmacists are either scions of wealthy families with enormous resources, powerful members of guilds, or promising rising stars. Ordinary martial artists who have changed professions cannot receive an invitation."

"Becoming a member of the Pharmacists Association not only allows you to meet some high-ranking people, but also allows you to purchase the medicines you need at a lower price from within the association."

Jiang Yuan was somewhat tempted, but still asked, "There's no such thing as a free lunch, right? What would I need to give up if I joined?"

"High-quality pharmaceutical materials," Luo Ningyan said with a smile. "This is the bargaining chip that non-pharmacist members need to pay."

The shuttle stopped, and the artificial quantum computer issued a voice command.

"We've arrived at Binhu Residential Area."

Luo Ningyan smiled with a hint of regret and said to Jiang Yuan, "The time was too short. I wanted to chat with you more, Jiang Yuan. It seems that going too fast isn't a good thing."

"You can go back and think about it, and give me your answer next time we meet."

Jiang Yuan nodded.

"Oh, right."

Luo Ningyan summoned her attribute panel and smiled:

Let's add each other as friends.

……