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Lin Hao's speculation was correct. President Liao did indeed come to find Lin Yuan. As for the purpose, it was certainly more than just congratulations.
Lin Hao, being insightful, immediately stood up and took the lead when he heard that President Liao wanted to discuss important matters with Lin Yuan. He arranged for everyone else to leave, leaving only Lin Yuan and President Liao in the private room.
As the secretary of the bureau, Lin Hao, with his high authority, wasn't intimidated by the military district colonel, Huo Yanming. The others, naturally, didn't dare to voice any objections and exited the room one after another.
Inside the private room, Lin Yuan and President Liao sat facing each other.
"Mr. Lin, I came to you this time with a request," President Liao stated directly.
"Please go ahead, President."
Lin Yuan replied with a serious tone.
The arrivals of Chu family members and Huo family members made sense to him, but he couldn't quite fathom President Liao's intentions.
"In another year, the Canglan Star Challenge will take place. I would like to ask Mr. Lin to represent Dongning City."
"The Canglan Star Challenge?"
Lin Yuan was momentarily puzzled but soon realized.
The Canglan Star Challenge was one of the hottest events in Canglan Star and the entire Human Alliance. Two Evolvers would engage in a battle to determine the champion, and the entire process would be broadcast live, drawing immense enthusiasm and excitement from the citizens.
"Why choose me?" Lin Yuan asked casually.
"Because Mr. Lin is from Dongning City and is under a hundred years old, meeting the criteria for the star-level challenge."
"Most importantly, Mr. Lin's strength is very close to the second tier (or rank, it's the same)."
"Already standing among the strongest in Dongning City, if not you, should I let those much weaker Evolvers represent us?"
President Liao answered truthfully.
The Canglan Star Challenge selected Evolvers from various major cities to compete and determine their strengths.
"Let me be honest, Mr. Lin. In the past few challenges, Dongning City's rankings were not good. If this challenge follows the same pattern, I, as the head of the Evolver Association, might as well resign."
President Liao wore a bitter expression.
The Evolver Association was responsible for managing and cultivating all local Evolvers. If Dongning City's Evolver strength remained weak in the challenge, he, as the head of the association, would bear the primary responsibility.
This was also one of the methods used by the Human Alliance to stimulate Evolvers' potential and guide the birth of more powerful Evolvers.
Of course, achieving a good ranking in the Canglan Star Challenge, such as entering the top three thousand, would also bring official rewards.
"I see."
Lin Yuan suddenly understood.
"Mr. Lin, rest assured. If we can secure a place within the top five thousand in this challenge, our Evolver Association will provide fifty million civilization coins as a reward."
President Liao was afraid that Lin Yuan might decline and immediately made this promise.
Based on previous challenges, there would be around ten thousand participating Evolvers. Achieving a ranking within the top five thousand could be considered decent.
"Fifty million?"
Lin Yuan's eyes widened.
Upon hearing this, Lin Yuan's heart stirred slightly. Nobody would complain about having too much money, especially since Lin Yuan was unusually short of funds. Not to mention other things, the demand for advanced nutrient solution alone was substantial for Lin Yuan.
During his first shuttle back, Lin Yuan had used a total of twenty-one bottles of advanced nutrient solution to fully recover his strength. How many more bottles would he need for the next shuttle, especially when his strength became even more powerful? It was likely that he would need more advanced resources to replenish.
And all of this required money.
If he could earn fifty million, Lin Yuan's financial pressure for the next few years would likely be significantly reduced.
"Alright."
"I'll consider it."
After some contemplation, Lin Yuan nodded.
"No problem."
President Liao said nonchalantly. Since the Star Challenge was still a year away, there was plenty of time, and President Liao wasn't in a hurry for Lin Yuan to provide an immediate answer.
Outside the private room, a large group of people was anxiously speculating.
"Shoucheng, your son's future is limitless."
Looking at Lin Shoucheng, Lin Hao sighed.
With this statement, the relatives around them showed complex expressions.
Originally, many of them harbored jealousy or resentment towards Lin Yuan. However, now that the gap between them and Lin Yuan was insurmountable, all jealousy and resentment had disappeared. Lin Yuan was a concrete example. Even the president of the Evolver Association came to discuss important matters with Lin Yuan. What did that imply? Any normal person could figure it out.
"Rascal!"
"Do you still have the face to stand here?"
Lin Hao glanced at his son with a trace of anger in his heart.
If it weren't for the last few words Lin Yan said, the favor he intended to gain from transferring the bureau's quota to Lin Yuan would have been significant. However, now, because of Lin Yan, this favor would probably be greatly reduced.
"Dad."
Lin Yan lowered his head.
He had no idea that Lin Yuan would have such great influence. Business, military, and even the president of the Evolver Association, such big shots personally came to visit. At this moment, Lin Yan was still trembling in his heart, especially when President Liao of the Evolver Association mentioned that he had come to find Lin Yuan.
Half an hour later, Lin Yuan and President Liao walked out of the private room. After President Liao took his leave, the members of the Chu and Huo families also bid their farewells.
Since it was someone else's family banquet, they couldn't stay any longer after paying their respects to Lin Yuan. Once these people left, Lin Yuan's family banquet continued. However, at this moment, no one had the mood to participate.
Their hearts were filled with complexity and awe as they looked at Lin Yuan.
An hour later, the Lin family banquet concluded. Many relatives were hesitant, wanting to get closer to Lin Yuan but lacking the courage.
"Little Yuan, what exactly is going on?"
When they returned home, Lin Yuan's mother, Lu Qiong, couldn't help but inquire. Although Lin Yuan had become the focus of attention during the family banquet, Lu Qiong was now somewhat worried.
"Mom, don't worry."
"During the last Evolver registration, I was classified as a first-tier, twelfth-rank Evolver."
Lin Yuan casually explained.
"First-rank, twelfth-rank?"
Lin Yuan's mother widened her eyes.
Mother, Lu Qiong, almost thought she was dreaming. She had barely seen any Evolvers, let alone a twelfth-stage Evolver like her son.
"My son is a twelfth-stage Evolver?" Father, Lin Shoucheng, looked bewildered.
And so, time passed slowly. In the blink of an eye, over half a year had gone by. (Lol, time-skip, just like this yeah :D)
Water Moon Residential Area, Number 32.
In the underground training ground, Lin Yuan sat cross-legged.
Suddenly, as if sensing something, Lin Yuan immediately focused his mind deep into his consciousness.
Only to see that tall, majestic, and grand Gate of a Myriad Realms, the edge of the area was completely lit up.
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