Not Bad, You'll Be the Chairman in the Imperial Capital

Chen Ping'an observed the two people's behavior and initially thought of his visual bug. However, he quickly realized it was likely related to the token instead.

He had already suspected that his visual bug was somehow connected to the Murong Palace. So when he arrived here and no one called him "senior," he became more convinced of his theory. After all, this place was far from Qingyuan Town.

Chen Ping'an hastily said, "There's no need for such formalities."

Tang Siyuan replied earnestly, "Senior, it's my fault for not properly welcoming you! Please, take back this token."

Chen Ping'an accepted the token and said, "There's no need to be so polite. I'm here for just one thing."

Tang Siyuan eagerly responded, "Please, senior, whatever it is, if I can do it, I'll go through fire and water to accomplish it!"

Seeing Tang Siyuan's attitude, Chen Ping'an realized how effective the token was.

Noticing that it was getting dark outside, he wasted no time and produced ten medicinal pills.

"Chairman, could you tell me how many spirit stones these pills are worth?"

Tang Siyuan had expected Chen Ping'an to have some grand purpose for his visit. Now, seeing the ten healing pills in Chen Ping'an's outstretched palm, he blinked in confusion.

What did the senior mean by this?

After learning from the Grand Chairman about this person's significance, he had speculated about the reason for this visit. He had imagined it would be something important, or perhaps a request for some rare medicine.

But now, this unexpected question.

Was he trying to sell pills? Or was there some deeper meaning to his words?

Unsure of how to proceed, Tang Siyuan first took the pills for examination.

They were indeed ten medium-grade tier-three healing pills.

At market value, they would be worth 600 low-grade spirit stones.

He suspected Chen Ping'an's intentions weren't so straightforward. There had to be some hidden motive. After all, one wouldn't present such a token just to sell some pills.

Yet, no matter how hard he pondered, he couldn't discern any clues.

Chen Ping'an, noticing Tang Siyuan's motionless state, furrowed his brow and said, "Chairman?"

When Tang Siyuan saw Chen Ping'an's frown, he was startled. Cold sweat began to form on his body.

This was bad!

"S-Senior, these pills are worth 600 low-grade spirit stones at market value. If... if you wish to sell them, we can offer 700 low-grade spirit stones..."

Tang Siyuan truly couldn't fathom Chen Ping'an's intentions. He could only respond anxiously, directly answering Chen Ping'an's question. He barely knew what he was saying, his mind in a whirl of panic.

Chen Ping'an's eyes lit up upon hearing this. Thinking he had made the right choice in coming here, he said, "Excellent, I'll sell them all!"

Tang Siyuan was once again bewildered by Chen Ping'an's response.

Was the senior really saying he wanted to sell these pills?

"Senior, are you truly intending to sell these pills to us?" Tang Siyuan's face twitched slightly.

How could someone of this status be in need of spirit stones? Moreover, with that token, he could freely take any pills from the Alchemists' Guild without anyone daring to stop him!

Yet he truly couldn't fathom what this senior was thinking.

Seeing Chen Ping'an nod, his mouth twitched again.

He could only continue to follow the literal meaning of the conversation.

So, he took out 700 spirit stones and handed them to Chen Ping'an.

Chen Ping'an happily pocketed the spirit stones. He thought to himself that if he had gone to the Treasure Pavilion, he might have only gotten 600 spirit stones. This trip had been profitable indeed.

"Well then, I have no further business here. I'll take my leave," Chen Ping'an said.

He wanted to hurry and buy some books before it got dark. Perhaps Little Ling'er was missing him already.

Tang Siyuan, still unable to comprehend Chen Ping'an's motives, could only continue to play along. He hastily escorted Chen Ping'an out.

Liu Shuai followed Chen Ping'an as well. After being shocked for quite some time, he had finally regained his composure.

Looking at Chen Ping'an's back, he wore an expression of someone who had seen through everything.

'Big shot, you can't keep up the act anymore, can you? It's too obvious now. Your true nature as a big shot is undeniable!'

At this moment, Chen Ping'an also noticed Tan Zhongye but chose to ignore him, pretending not to have seen him.

As for Tan Zhongye, he had turned into a stone statue, standing there dumbfounded.

He still couldn't process what had happened.

He couldn't understand why the Chairman had shown such an attitude.

That demeanor was like welcoming the Grand Chairman himself!

Tang Siyuan also saw Tan Zhongye but paid him no mind, continuing to act subserviently as he escorted Chen Ping'an out.

His mind was still trying to decipher the senior's true intentions. Was there some deeper meaning to all this?

Outside the Alchemists' Guild's main gate.

Chen Ping'an stopped Tang Siyuan and said, "Chairman, until we meet again."

Tang Siyuan nodded hurriedly. Finally, unable to bear it any longer, he decided to ask directly.

"Senior, what do you think of us? Are you satisfied with our reception?"

This was what concerned him the most.

If this senior was displeased, he probably wouldn't be able to sleep well for the rest of his life!

Chen Ping'an smiled and nodded, "Very satisfied."

If he could give a rating, it would definitely be five stars. After all, he had earned an extra 100 spirit stones.

Tang Siyuan let out a sigh of relief. As long as the senior was satisfied, all was well.

Finally, without saying anything more, Chen Ping'an headed towards the Treasure Pavilion.

Tang Siyuan watched Chen Ping'an disappear into the distance before he started pondering the earlier question again.

"What could that senior have meant? It couldn't have been just about selling pills!"

Ye Min agreed, "I also don't think the senior's purpose was merely to sell pills, but I can't figure out what his true intentions were either."

Unable to make sense of it, Tang Siyuan scratched his head and said, "These high-level seniors, their actions are always so profound and difficult to understand."

Ye Min nodded in agreement.

As the two were discussing this, Tan Zhongye appeared behind them.

Tan Zhongye looked at Tang Siyuan and Ye Min with a bewildered expression and asked, "Chairman, what... what just happened?"

Hearing his voice, Tang Siyuan turned to Tan Zhongye and, without hiding anything, recounted what had just transpired.

After listening, Tan Zhongye felt as if hail was falling on his head.

He was completely dumbfounded.

At this moment, Tang Siyuan noticed the identity token vibrating again and quickly took it out.

"Did you treat that senior well?" came an urgent voice from within.

Xi Men Chen, though far away, was extremely anxious.

Tang Siyuan hurriedly recounted everything that had happened.

Soon after, Xi Men Chen's voice came through the identity token again.

"Such a high-level senior, his actions must not be so simple. Perhaps he wasn't testing you, but testing me!"

"However, since the senior personally told you he was satisfied, it should be fine! As for your reception this time, I think you did well! Prepare yourself for a promotion. Soon, I'll have someone notify you. You'll be appointed as the Chairman in an Imperial Capital."

"Oh, and that woman who answered my question earlier, she did well too. I'll first arrange for her to be the Chairman in a Royal City of some kingdom. If she performs well, she might become a Chairman in an Imperial Capital later."

As the voice faded, a deathly silence fell over the area.

Tang Siyuan, Ye Min, and Tan Zhongye stood there, their mouths agape, wide enough to fit a fist inside!