Chapter 27 The Second Shuttle
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Lin Hao guessed correctly.
Mr. Liao indeed came to see Lin Yuan.
As for the purpose, it was naturally not just to congratulate him.
Lin Hao was very perceptive, and upon hearing that Mr. Liao and Lin Yuan had important matters to discuss,
he immediately got up and led the others outside, leaving only Lin Yuan and Mr. Liao to discuss in the private room.
Lin Hao, being the secretary to the director, was not even intimidated by Huo Yanming's military rank of colonel.
As for the others, they naturally didn't dare have any other opinions and quickly exited the room.
Inside the private room.
Lin Yuan and Mr. Liao sat facing each other.
"Mr. Lin, I have come to ask for your help."
Mr. Liao did not beat around the bush and spoke directly.
"Please, go ahead."
Lin Yuan said with a serious expression.
The people from the Chu Family and the Huo Family came, and he could guess their intention.
But Mr. Liao... Lin Yuan found it hard to fathom.
Firstly, the Evolver's Association president held a citizen rank of level two, and his evolutionary prowess was not much weaker even if not as strong as Lin Yuan's.
What matter could such a person possibly need Lin Yuan for?
"In a year, it will be time for the Canglan Star tournament, and I would like to invite Mr. Lin to represent Dongning City."
Mr. Liao said in a solemn voice.
"Tournament?"
Lin Yuan was slightly taken aback.
Then he reacted.
The tournament was an activity extremely popular on Canglan Star and throughout the Cosmic Human Alliance.
On the tournament stage, two evolutionists would battle it out for the championship, and the entire process was broadcast live, full of excitement and intensity, loved by the citizens.
"Why choose me?"
Lin Yuan asked casually.
"Because, Mr. Lin, you are a native of Dongning City and under a hundred years old, meeting the star-level tournament's criteria."
"Most importantly, Mr. Lin's strength is extremely close to the Second Layer."
"You are already among the strongest in Dongning City. If we don't choose you, are we supposed to send those much weaker evolutionists?"
Mr. Liao answered truthfully.
The Canglan Star tournament selected evolutionists from major cities to compete against each other and determine the winners.
"To be honest, Mr. Lin, our rankings in the past few tournaments in Dongning City haven't looked good. If this tournament ends the same way, I might have to resign from my position as the Evolver's Association president."
Mr. Liao showed a trace of bitterness on his face.
The Evolver's Association was tasked with managing and nurturing all the evolutionists in the area.
With the weak strength of Dongning City's evolutionists and no substantial ranking in the tournament, Mr. Liao naturally bore the primary responsibility.
This was also one of the methods of the Cosmic Human Alliance to stimulate the potential of evolutionists and guide the emergence of stronger beings.
Of course, if one could achieve a good ranking in the tournament, like making it to the top three thousand, they could receive official rewards.
"I see."
Lin Yuan suddenly understood.
"Rest assured, Mr. Lin, in this tournament, as long as you can make it into the top five thousand, our Evolver's Association will offer fifty million civilization coins as a reward."
Mr. Liao, fearing Lin Yuan would refuse, immediately promised.
Typically, about ten thousand evolutionists participated in the tournament each time.
Obtaining a rank within the top five thousand was considered moderate among ten thousand participants.
In previous tournaments, they had been at the bottom, and Mr. Liao was tired of losing. This time, he didn't hope to make it to the top three thousand for the official reward; he just wanted to stay within the top five thousand to avoid penalties.
"Fifty million?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Yuan felt a slight stir in his heart.
No one would mind having too much money, especially since Lin Yuan was exceptionally short on funds.
Not to mention, his demand for high-grade nutrient liquids was significant.
The first time he traveled back, Lin Yuan used up twenty-one bottles of high-grade nutrient liquid to restore all his strength.
How many bottles would he need next time he completed a traversal?
When his strength grew even greater, the high-grade nutrient liquid alone might not suffice; he might need even more advanced resources.
And all of this,
required money.
If he could have an income of fifty million, Lin Yuan's financial pressure should lessen for several years to come.
"Okay."
"I'll consider it."
Lin Yuan thought for a while, then nodded and said.
"No problem."
Mr. Liao said casually.
After all, there was still a year before the tournament, plenty of time, and Mr. Liao was in no hurry to get an immediate response from Lin Yuan.
...
Outside the private room.
A large group of people was waiting anxiously.
"Shoucheng, your son's future achievements are boundless..."
Lin Hao sighed as he looked at the anxious Lin Shoucheng.
With these words,
the faces of the surrounding relatives showed complex expressions.
Originally, quite a few of them harbored feelings of jealousy toward Lin Yuan.
But now, those feelings of jealousy had long disappeared.
*When the gap between the two sides became so large that it was impossible to bridge, all jealousy and resentment were hard to surface.*
And now, Lin Yuan was a concrete example of this.
Even the president of the Evolver's Association personally sought him out to discuss important matters, which meant something everyone could understand.
"You bastard."
"And you still have the face to stand here?"
Lin Hao glanced at his son, and his heart was filled with frustration.
If it weren't for his son Lin Yan's last few words, just his intention to transfer the department quota to Lin Yuan would have earned him a significant favor.
But now, because of Lin Yan, even if the favor still existed, it would likely be diminished considerably.
"Dad..."
Lin Yan hung his head.
How could he have known Lin Yuan wielded so much sway, that prominent figures from the business world, military, and even the Evolver's Association president, would personally come to visit?
*At this moment, Lin Yan still trembled inside, especially just now when the president of the Evolver's Association, Mr. Liao, stated he had come for Lin Yuan, causing his legs to go weak.*
...
Half an hour later.
Lin Yuan and Mr. Liao emerged from the private room.
After Mr. Liao took his leave, the members of the Chu Family and the Huo Family also successively said their goodbyes.
Primarily because it was a family banquet, and after visiting Lin Yuan, an outsider like themselves couldn't stay any longer.
Once these people left,
the Lin Family's family banquet continued.
But at this point, no one had the mind to partake in the banquet.
*Their hearts were extremely complex and shaken, their gazes at Lin Yuan filled with puzzlement and reverence.*
...
An hour later.
The Lin Family's banquet concluded.
Countless relatives hesitated to speak, wanting to get closer to Lin Yuan.
But they just couldn't summon the courage.
"Xiaoyuan, what exactly is going on?"
Upon returning home, Lu Qiong couldn't help but ask.
Lin Yuan had been the center of attention at the banquet, but afterward, Lu Qiong felt a bit anxious.
"Mom, there's no need to worry."
"Last time during the evolver registration, I was marked as a First Layer Rank Twelve."
Lin Yuan said lightly.
"First Layer Rank Twelve?"
Mother Lu Qiong almost thought she was dreaming.
She had barely seen any pre-layer evolutionists, let alone a First Layer Rank Twelve evolver.
"My son is a Rank Twelve evolver?"
Father Lin Shoucheng looked dazed.
...
And so,
time passed slowly.
In the blink of an eye, more than half a year had passed.
Shuiyue Residential Complex, building number thirty-two.
In the underground training ground.
Lin Yuan sat cross-legged.
Suddenly,
as if sensing something,
Lin Yuan's attention immediately focused deep within his mind.
He saw the towering, majestic, and grand Myriad Realms Gate with its edge area fully illuminated.
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