Getting a Sugar Mommy in Cultivation World!!

Chapter 491 Hao Chen's Condition [2]

"Your Majesty, I have something to say." He walked forward and bowed to Wuhan. Seeing Wuhan nodding his head, he continued, "I would like to resign from my post effective immediately!"

Everyone was shocked to hear the selfless words of the elder. The first ones to react were none other than Zhang Er's two brothers who were standing behind him.

"What?! Little Er, do you have any idea what you are saying?"

"Your Majesty, please ignore Big Brother's words. He is not thinking clearly."

"Big brother, Little San, I know what I am doing. If the empire loses the chance to recruit such talent because of my old bones, I cannot bear the weight of such a sin."

Facing his brothers who tried to persuade him, Zhang Er simply smiled bitterly and shook his head.

He did not show any dissatisfaction towards the young man. After all, in the cultivation world, only those with talent are given preference.

"I am truly honored to have served you till now, Your Majesty." He once again bowed to Wuhan, who had yet to speak. Read exclusive adventures at My Virtual Library Empire

The huge golden figure in the middle of the arena silently looked around, observing everything with an indifferent expression.

"Who gave you the authority to decide what I want?" Wuhan's calm yet booming voice echoed in the arena, shaking the souls of everyone present. "What made you think that I would discard you?"

Shifting his eyes towards Hao Chen, he continued, "Forgive me, but this request is very idiotic to begin with."

Hong Mei's eyes widened when she heard the emperor's reply. She never thought that Wuhan would not go along with the boy's terms.

After all, losing a rank 5 alchemist was not a big thing for an empire like the Feng Empire.

'What is he planning?' she thought before narrowing her eyes. 'Whatever, I can use this situation to my advantage.'

"You said that they were the ones who did not treat you fairly, but I think that they treated you fair enough. Not only did he not throw you out immediately, which I am sure others would have done seeing your age, but he even allowed you to prove yourself."

Wuhan's voice, devoid of any emotions, reached the ears of the listeners. Unlike the rest, Noah could sense a hint of coldness in his voice.

"You want me to ignore their contributions and loyalty to the empire just because they made you take one test that even the rank 5 alchemists took to prove themselves? How laughable!

Since they have been loyal to me, it's only natural that I will be loyal to my subjects as well."

"Your Majesty, I will never forget this favor."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I am willing to spend my whole life making pills for you."

The Zhang brothers were moved to tears by Wuhan's short speech. Other alchemists, including the normal cultivators, were also moved by his words.

In the lawless world of the cultivator, the most precious things were not the pills or techniques but loyalty.

Betrayal was as simple as breathing for some people, and to find people who you can trust in such a world was like a blessing from heaven.

Having said his piece, Wuhan paused a little before scanning the boy quietly and adding,

"There is no point in continuing this topic. If you cannot even look past something like that, maybe you shouldn't join the empire as well."

"Fufu~ if the Feng Empire doesn't appreciate talent, that doesn't mean we don't." Hong Mei, with a sudden change in attitude, walked forward. "Little Hao Chen, if you are willing to join my Alchemy Pavilion, we will spare no efforts to nurture your talent. We can also provide you with all kinds of recipes that you cannot find anywhere in the empire.

We also have many experienced alchemists that can help you in your journey to being a top-level alchemist."

Seeing Wuhan did not stop her, Hong Mei spared no efforts to allure the young man to come to her side.

She even went as far as forcing herself to smile and act friendly with the boy. Hao Chen's face was ashen after he heard the emperor's words.

He started to doubt if he was the one who was wrong for being so hasty.

His doubts deepened when he heard that both the rank 5 alchemists had to prove their ranks as well.

But before he could dwell deeper on his actions, he heard the words of the sect mistress of the Alchemy Pavilion.

Hearing how much someone was willing to go to nurture him, he shook his head. 'I am not the one who is wrong; what's wrong is this messed up empire! One day I will become the emperor and change these rules!'

"Thank you for your offer, sect leader. I accept it." Hao Chen hurriedly cupped his hands before bowing to the young woman. While doing so, he glanced at her figure silently.

Hearing his agreement, the smile on Hong Mei's face became real and wider. She nodded in satisfaction and threw a bottle of pills towards the boy, "From now on, you are my personal disciple."

"The rest of you are also welcome to join our sect. Only there will you be able to have the chance to study under real alchemists." Taking the chance, she hurriedly offered the proposal to the rest of the participants as well before turning to look towards her niece.

Wuhan snorted but did not say anything. How could he not see through her intentions?

"Moving on…" With the small inconvenience out of the way, Wuhan continued on with the reward distribution.

Wuhan's speech about loyalty also affected the young and ambitious alchemists. It greatly influenced their decision, causing the majority of the people to join the empire.

Out of the most talented 2nd and 3rd ranked alchemists, more than 70 percent of them joined the empire.

While the rest chose to join the Alchemy Pavilion.

Finally, it was Noah and Zhang Ying's turn to claim their rewards!