Chapter 7460
A Clown
Chapter 7460 A Clown
A deep disappointment instantly flashed across Chen Shouzhou's face, but he did not give up and quickly tried to persuade him again:
"Senior, please reconsider! This honorary chief advisor position is truly only a nominal connection and will absolutely not restrict your freedom!"
"Its greatest value lies in its access to authority and resource network. Whether you're searching for spiritual materials, gathering intelligence, or simply seeking convenience, it can be a great help. It's not a constraint, but a key that can pave the way for you!"
He then changed the subject, his tone becoming increasingly earnest:
"I understand that you may have had some conflicts with official institutions. However, with your status as a member of the Pill Sect and the extraordinary position of honorary chief advisor, I believe they will be more cautious. I humbly request your permission!"
After a moment's thought, a consideration flashed in Xiao Chen's eyes. Right now, he urgently needed a large amount of top-grade spiritual materials to stabilize his cultivation and prepare the pills needed to save people. The Dan Sect's resource network and authority were exactly the help he needed at this moment.
It's just a nominal title, nothing serious.
“Very well, I will do as you say.” Xiao Chen nodded in agreement. “But let me make it clear beforehand that I will not handle any specific affairs for the Dan Sect. My decision to stay or leave is entirely up to me. Don’t blame me for being irresponsible then.”
Xiao Chen initially considered it an insignificant honorary title, unaware that within the Northwest Pill Sect, this position carried far greater weight than he imagined.
In the entire Dan Sect, only three positions possess near-absolute authority and resource allocation power:
First, there is the sect leader and chief alchemist; second, there is the deputy sect leader; and third, there is this honorary chief advisor. The implicit privileges of this position even surpass those of a regular deputy sect leader in some aspects.
Upon seeing Xiao Chen agree, Chen Shouzhou was visibly shaken, his eyes flashing with wild joy, and his breathing became rapid: "Thank you, senior! I will certainly make proper arrangements and would never dare to trouble you!"
He was already certain in his heart that the rise of the Pill Sect had officially begun from this moment on!
……
When Xiao Chen left the core workshop, he only intended to take a few urgently needed spiritual materials. But now that he had the title of Honorary Chief Advisor of the Pill Sect, he naturally didn't need to be polite anymore.
The moment he stepped into the rare materials warehouse, his divine sense spread out and precisely locked onto all the target spiritual materials. Then, he raised his hand and began the efficient "harvesting".
This scene left the Danzong staff guarding the outside of the materials warehouse dumbfounded. They were heartbroken, their lips twitching and their livers trembling, but no one dared to step forward to stop them.
"My God! That's a Star Soul Orchid! One of them has been taken! There are only three in the entire stock, and it's a top-grade auxiliary material for refining the Spirit Condensation Pill!"
"Damn it! That 300-year-old Dragon Blood Bone Tempering Vine is gone too! It's the core ingredient for cultivating high-level pills, and it took so many years to grow!"
"Look at the temperature control cabinet! He even found that piece of earth-core jade marrow that had been cultivated for eighty years! That was originally a priceless treasure that was to be presented to the General Association!"
Staff members rushed to report the situation via internal communication, but whether it was the elder in charge or the council member, the response was exactly the same: it was a death order personally issued by Chen Shouzhou, every word as firm as iron, carrying an unquestionable authority.
"Mr. Xiao enjoys the highest authority within the Dan Sect. He may use any spiritual materials he needs without any interference, questioning, or doubt! Anyone who violates this rule will be immediately dismissed from his post and permanently blacklisted by the Dan Sect!"
This order carried immense weight, far beyond the capabilities of ordinary staff. Everyone fell completely silent, their gazes towards Xiao Chen filled not only with curiosity but also with a profound and unfathomable awe.
The fact that the Vice Sect Master could issue such a death order suggests that Senior Xiao's identity is far more terrifying than they imagined.
About twenty minutes later, Xiao Chen put away the storage container with his fingertips, his expression calm, and turned to leave the rare materials warehouse. This harvest was quite fruitful, enough to support his next cultivation and rescue plan, so he had not accepted this nominal title in vain.
Xiao Chen searched the building briefly but didn't find Qin Xianglan, assuming she had returned to the guest lounge. Now that he had obtained the crucial clues about Imperial Biopharmaceutical Company, there was no reason for him to stay at Mingxin Manor. As for Shen Moxuan's adjusted second alchemy demonstration, it was nothing more than an insignificant farce, completely irrelevant to him.
He walked straight to the corridor leading to the guest lounge, and as soon as he turned the corner, he saw Qin Xianglan.
At that moment, she was being stopped by a tall young man, and the two looked tense, as if they were arguing.
The young man was dressed in a custom-made outfit, his brows and eyes full of arrogance, his aura imposing; Qin Xianglan frowned, her pretty face showing obvious displeasure, but she refrained from showing it out of consideration.
"Qin Xianglan, what happened?"
Xiao Chen's voice was calm yet penetrating, instantly breaking the silence in the corridor and causing both of them to turn around at the same time.
The young man naturally recognized Xiao Chen. In the previous demonstration hall, this man had accurately predicted the furnace explosion, and was later personally invited away by Chen Shouzhou. He was no ordinary person, and the young man couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive.
But his arrogant nature prevented him from backing down, and he still spoke firmly: "Xiao Chen, this is between me and Qin Xianglan, it has nothing to do with you, I advise you not to meddle!"
Xiao Chen didn't even look at him directly, his gaze fixed on Qin Xianglan, and said in a calm tone: "I'm about to leave. If you're going the same way, we can return to the city together; if I have other matters to attend to, I'll leave on my own."
A hint of relief flashed in Qin Xianglan's eyes. She immediately realized that Xiao Chen had come specifically to help her out of the predicament. She quickly replied, "Mr. Xiao, I've finished dealing with things here. I'll take you back now." With that, she walked quickly toward Xiao Chen.
"Want to leave? Not so easy!" Yang Ao's eyes flashed with cold light, and he moved suddenly. His right hand moved as fast as lightning, grabbing Qin Xianglan's wrist, attempting to forcibly keep her there.
Before his fingertips could even touch Qin Xianglan's sleeve, a sharp, invisible energy blast arrived first, precisely targeting the vital tendons in his wrist. The energy was condensed and piercing, something no ordinary martial artist could produce!
Yang Ao's heart skipped a beat, and he subconsciously withdrew his hand and stepped back. His gaze towards Xiao Chen instantly turned as sinister as a venomous snake.
"Xiao Chen! I admit you have some skill in alchemy, but this is an old agreement between my Yang family and the Qin family! If you dare to interfere, you will only bring trouble upon yourself and it will do you no good!"
"The Qin family promised to help our Yang family with something back then, but they've kept delaying and haven't fulfilled their promise yet! How am I supposed to explain this to my family?" He roared through gritted teeth, his tone full of resentment and oppression.
Xiao Chen scoffed, his tone authoritative and leaving no room for argument: "Whether the Qin family is willing to help is their business; whether I want to get involved is my business. What right do you have to tell me what to do?"
"You—!" Yang Ao was speechless, his breath catching in his throat. He knew that if he let Qin Xianglan go today, the matter entrusted to him by the Yang family would be completely hopeless, and he would have no way to explain himself!
At this moment, Qin Xianglan stepped forward and explained softly, "Mr. Xiao, the matter is complicated. Back then, it was the Yang family..."
"No need to explain." Xiao Chen interrupted directly, his tone calm but full of trust. "I believe you. If he dares to bother me again, I guarantee he can afford the consequences."
(End of this chapter)