“Young brother, on behalf of our Rune Master Guild, I invite you to become the Chief Runic Master of our guild!”
While everyone was still in shock, President Sima Yu had already extended an invitation to Jiang Yuan.
Upon hearing Sima Yu’s words, the onlookers outside the shop admired Jiang Yuan with respectful gazes.
The Chief Runic Master in the Rune Master Guild is second only to the guild president and vice president.
Even becoming an exclusive runic master requires rigorous assessments.
The Chief Runic Master position is reserved for the most skilled and experienced runic masters, making Jiang Yuan’s direct appointment without any assessments a considerable honor.
“Do you have Energy Crystals in your guild?” Jiang Yuan did not immediately accept but instead asked Sima Yu.
After a moment of thought, Sima Yu replied, “We don’t have Energy Crystals but any other materials needed, our guild can provide unconditionally as long as you agree to join us.”
“In that case, forget it,” Jiang Yuan disappointingly refused.
Upon hearing Jiang Yuan’s words, the onlookers were secretly astonished.
Being the Chief Runic Master of the Rune Master Guild is such a prestigious position. Any runic master would rarely decline such an invitation.
Yet, this young man refused.
Not only did he decline, but he did so decisively and without hesitation as if refusing something inconsequential.
“What do you mean by this? Weren’t you applying to join our guild as a runic master yesterday? Today, our president personally invited you to be the Chief Runic Master, and now you don’t want it?” Sikong Ming stepped forward, puzzled, and asked Jiang Yuan.
Just as he finished speaking, he immediately realized that he had slipped up.
“Did this young man come yesterday? Why wasn’t I informed of this?” Sima Yu questioned Sikong Ming.
“I… I… I…” Sikong Ming stammered, not knowing how to continue.
Seeing Sikong Ming’s reaction, even if slow-witted, Pres. Sima Yu understood what had happened.
Without thinking, he knew that Sikong Ming was up to something.
Feeling disheartened, Jiang Yuan said, “What Chief Runic Master? I have no interest in it. Yesterday, I came to your guild only to get an Energy Crystal. Since you don’t have one, there’s no need for me to join your guild.”
The crowd was left speechless at his words.
Most people join the Rune Master Guild for status and position. However, this person wanted to join just for a specific material.
He seemed indifferent to the status and position of a runic master. He wasn’t even interested in being the Chief Runic Master.
This was not taking the Rune Master Guild seriously at all!
“Young brother, the Energy Crystal you want, my Scholarly Mansion just happens to have one in our collection.”
Ye Gucheng walked up at this moment, politely saying to Jiang Yuan, “Now, I, Ye Gucheng, on behalf of the Scholarly Mansion, solemnly invite you to be the head of our Scholarly Mansion!”
Ye Gucheng’s words left everyone in shock.
The Scholarly Mansion was Ye Gucheng’s lifelong effort and the core industry of the Ye Family.
It is no exaggeration to say that it is relying on the influence of the Scholarly Mansion that Ye Gucheng was able to ascend to the position of the city lord.
For Ye Gucheng, the Scholarly Mansion is as crucial as the Tang Chamber of Commerce is to a Medicine Master.
The position of the head of the Scholarly Mansion is equivalent to the president of the Tang Chamber of Commerce, a role Ye Gucheng has always personally undertaken.
However, now Ye Gucheng is unexpectedly considering handing over this position to a young man in his early twenties.
People find it hard to imagine what abilities this young man possesses to earn such high regard from Ye Gucheng.
Facing Ye Gucheng’s invitation, Jiang Yuan didn’t immediately agree but instead asked, “Does being the head involve a lot of troublesome matters?”
“No need, no need. You just have to spare some time to impart runic techniques and put your name on our Scholarly Mansion. I will take care of everything else,” City Lord Ye Gucheng explained immediately.
For a master who can create Ten-grade runic symbols, just having his name associated with the Scholarly Mansion could bring endless benefits. Therefore, Ye Gucheng didn’t dare to ask for too much.
Jiang Yuan then asked, “If I agree to be this head thing, can you give me the Energy Crystal?”
“Of course, I can guarantee that,” Ye Gucheng nodded and promised.
“Alright, I agree.”
With Ye Gucheng’s promise, Jiang Yuan agreed.
At this point, everyone was at a loss for words.
The position of the head of the Scholarly Mansion is something many aspire to.
For others, even without a salary, they would gladly take up such a position.
Yet, this young man not only rejected it but also added additional conditions.
As if in his eyes, becoming the head of the Scholarly Mansion was a disadvantageous deal.
Seeing Jiang Yuan agreeing to City Lord Ye Gucheng, Sima Yu became anxious.
He hurriedly stepped forward and said to Jiang Yuan, “Young brother, why don’t you reconsider joining our Rune Master Guild?”
“Although we can’t provide you with an Energy Crystal, we can supply you with any other materials you need. If you agree to join our Rune Master Guild, I’ll appoint you as the vice president of the guild and promise to provide you with an annual salary of one billion gold coins!”
The crowd gasped at President Sima Yu’s words.
To woo this young man, Sima Yu directly removed Sikong Ming from his position!
And he was offering a sky-high annual salary of one billion gold coins!
What is the concept of one billion gold coins?
Ordinary runic masters receive a salary of a few million gold coins per year.
One billion gold coins are the equivalent of the annual salary for an ordinary runic master for a hundred years!
This wasn’t hiring a runic master, it was like providing for a living Bodhisattva!
Faced with this astronomical salary, and without hesitation, Jiang Yuan directly refused, “I’m not interested.”
The entire scene fell silent.
Everyone stared in astonishment, almost dropping their jaws.
One billion gold coins represent wealth that an ordinary person cannot accumulate in ten lifetimes.
Faced with such a huge fortune, and without even thinking, this young man decisively and unhesitatingly refused.
Does he view gold coins as worthless?
Seeing Jiang Yuan unmoved, Pres. Sima Yu spoke again, “Young brother, won’t you reconsider? How about this: if you agree to be the vice president of our guild, I promise an annual salary of two billion gold coins, and you can become the owner of our guild, enjoying one-third of our guild’s total earnings!”
The crowd didn’t know what expression to use to express their shock at this point.
An annual salary of two billion gold coins is already staggering.
But to also take one-third of the total earnings of the Rune Master Guild!
It’s worth noting that the Rune Master Guild over the years, has always had only President Sima Yu as the owner.
Even Sikong Ming, who has followed Sima Yu for many years, has never had a share of the guild’s total earnings.
And now, Pres. Sima Yu wants to give one-third of the guild’s earnings to a young man he just met!
It’s hard to imagine what abilities this young man possesses to make Pres. Sima Yu did such a crazy thing.
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A “living Bodhisattva” is an individual who actively embodies the compassionate and altruistic ideals of a Bodhisattva in their daily life, working towards the enlightenment and well-being of all beings.
