Chapter 1440: Elder Position of Luoyanwu

Chapter 1440: Chapter 1440: Elder Position of Luoyanwu

The person talking to Lin Tian wasn’t the leader, but the person who had just been talking to the leader, who was now sitting beside Chen Moxiang.

Bronze skin, small double eyelid eyes, high nose bridge, and a square face. When he smiles, he’s very congenial, but when his smile fades, he’s still imposing.

Although Lin Tian didn’t know who this big shot was, anyone who could sit at this chairman’s table and chat and laugh with the leader was definitely not ordinary. Even Lin Tian had to be on high alert.

"I’m Lin Tian, but I don’t know if I’m the Lin Tian the leader spoke of, the one who’s supposed to be quite talented." Lin Tian replied.

This made the leader chuckle again and say, "You clever guy, changing the way you praise yourself. The talented Lin Tian I spoke of is indeed you."

Lin Tian joined in with a laugh and said, "Speaking of talent, I’m far inferior to the leader."

At this moment, Chen Moxiang glanced at Lin Tian and said, "Alright, alright, stop complimenting each other, you two grown men. It’s making me feel awkward."

"..." Lin Tian was even more speechless. This girl is bold, daring to speak in such a tone.

Who knew, the leader didn’t mind at all and gently patted Chen Moxiang’s shoulder, saying, "You switch places with Lin."

Chen Moxiang had no objections, and after they exchanged seats, the leader smiled and asked, "You probably don’t know who I am, do you?"

"Uh... I’m rather shortsighted, indeed I didn’t recognize you." Lin Tian nodded and said.

"My name is Qing Anzhi. I work at the Security Management Institute, and I’m Mo Xiang’s uncle." Qing Anzhi said.

"Uncle?"

This was the first time Lin Tian met a relative of Chen Moxiang’s. He had never heard her mention them before, let alone seen them.

Qing Anzhi smiled and said, "No blood relation, but Mo Xiang’s father and I were comrades."

Lin Tian suddenly realized why Chen Moxiang and Qing Anzhi showed no courtesy to each other and spoke casually.

"I’ve heard about your previous accomplishments, well done, very satisfying. The Security Management Institute needs talents like you. Also, your mission tonight is crucial; I hope you live up to expectations." Qing Anzhi said seriously.

"Yes!" Lin Tian put away his smile and responded seriously, almost ready to salute.

"We know the location of the underground palace, but it’s dangerous. Be careful."

Lin Tian lightly nodded and lowered his voice, saying, "Don’t worry, leader. I’ve found a way to disarm the traps and mechanisms in the palace, guaranteeing no mistakes."

"Oh?" Qing Anzhi’s eyes showed some surprise, this answer was unexpected.

Lin Tian smiled and said, "A wise man has his own plans."

"Haha, good lad, I knew you wouldn’t disappoint." Qing Anzhi patted Lin Tian’s shoulder.

At this moment, the leader also looked over with a face full of smiles. But when he smiled, there were wrinkles at the corners of his eyes. Time really ages people.

"Is this the Lin Tian who seized forty-seven national treasures from the Sakula Country’s hands?"

Qing Anzhi gently nodded and said, "That’s him. Heh, Old Cheng and Xu An couldn’t poach him, he ended up with us at the Security Management Institute."

The leader chuckled and said, "A promising youth, you might not know how much trouble you’ve caused because of yourself, right?"

Lin Tian was stunned, his face turned a little pale. What did this mean? Did I cause trouble?

Qing Anzhi lightly patted Lin Tian’s shoulder again and said, "The leader is joking with you, actually it’s no big deal. It’s just that the military and we are fighting to get you."

Lin Tian was even more confused, pointing at his nose and asking, "Fighting over me?"

"Of course! Gold shines wherever it is, talents are sought after everywhere." Qing Anzhi finished speaking and looked again at Lin Tian’s expression, laughing heartily, "Alright, you don’t need to have that look. We know you didn’t have the intention of joining us, but if another national treasure incident like last time happens, would you stand aside?"

Lin Tian said firmly, "Of course not! As a person of the Celestial Dragon Continent, I will certainly contribute to my country."

"Hey, isn’t that right? Everything needs rules, you can’t always join actions as an outsider, right? So both the military and our Security Management Institute have positions suited for you. To fight over you, I argued fiercely with Old Cheng and Xu An. In the end, using beauty was more effective, Mo Xiang stepped in and you became part of our Security Management Institute."

"..." Lin Tian’s expression was even more colorful; he knew none of this.

"Leader, when did this happen?" Lin Tian asked.

Chen Moxiang interjected, saying, "It was the last time you became an external member of the Security Management Institute, you agreed to it."

At this time, the leader cheerfully said, "Lin Tian, you probably don’t know about another position you hold, right? This position comes with a special state stipend, and there are less than fifty people across the country who have it."

Lin Tian was even more confused. He scratched his head and said, "Well... I really haven’t heard about this."

The leader cheerfully said, "A little over a month ago, you became an elder in the Luoyan Dock Family Alliance, this position is not just effective in Luoyan Dock. You also have a position in the government. It’s a ranking that’s not low at all."

This statement made Lin Tian’s eyes widen, and subconsciously swallow. He never paid much attention to official ranks because he hadn’t been exposed to them. But when such a thing suddenly falls onto him, it’s quite a different feeling. Especially when the leader says the rank is not low, it leaves a lot to imagination!

The leader continued, "You know how special Luoyan Dock’s position is. Every elder in the family alliance assumes the role after multiple assessments and contributions to the country. The position is equivalent to a principal job."

"How high of a rank is that?" Lin Tian couldn’t respond right away.

The leader was amused, he hadn’t been asked such a basic question in years. How blurred is this young man’s concept of rank?

Gulp.

Lin Tian swallowed again, he twisted the back of his right hand with his left, and only with the sensation of pain did he confirm he wasn’t dreaming.

Qing Anzhi laughed heartily, "Speaking of ranks, mine is still half a level lower than yours. But the Security Management Institute’s structure is special, you don’t have to call me leader."

"Then what... should I call you?" Lin Tian’s mind went blank, instinctively asking.