WDQK: Invincible with top-tier talent from the start

Chapter 41: The Elegant Manager, Master Yan's Shock!

"I want to borrow the token Master Yan gave you when we met him at the Wonder Treasure Pavilion last time," Lin Fan said. "Didn't he say it could be used to find him at the Ten Thousand Gold Chamber? I want to use it."

Lin Dong's expression flickered. "Lin Fan-ge, you're going to see Master Yan?"

"That's right. We may both be Rune Masters now, but we still don't have any offensive spiritual techniques. I want to ask Master Yan to teach me one," Lin Fan replied, not hiding his intentions.

Lin Dong didn't hesitate. He reached into his Qiankun Bag, pulled out the token, and handed it over. "Here, Lin Fan-ge."

Lin Fan accepted it with a smile. "I know you're wary of getting too close to Master Yan, worried he'll see through your secrets. I don't have that concern."

"Once I learn a spiritual technique from him, I'll teach it to you."

"Mm." Lin Dong nodded, his heart filled with anticipation.

Lin Fan added, "Go ahead and use the Yang Essence Pills to buy the herbs you need. I'll meet Master Yan and see you at the inn tonight."

Then he turned to Qingtan and asked, "You coming with me, or going with Lin Dong?"

Qingtan frowned, thinking for a moment. "I'll go with Lin Dong. Following you to meet an old man sounds boring."

Lin Fan chuckled. "Suit yourself."

After reminding the two of them to be careful, he turned and headed deeper into the Ten Thousand Gold Chamber.

The Chamber had different zones—more valuable goods were kept deeper inside. At its center was an auction hall for rare items.

Naturally, the higher-level managers also operated near the core area.

With Master Yan's token in hand, Lin Fan made it to the inner zone without issue.

A green-robed attendant approached him respectfully. "Young sir, is there anything you're looking for?"

Lin Fan briefly showed the token. "I'm here to see Master Yan."

The attendant's eyes widened, and he immediately bowed. "I'm low-ranked. I'll need to report to my superiors. Please wait a moment."

"Of course. Thank you," Lin Fan said with a nod.

"No trouble at all." The attendant gave a respectful salute and ran off.

While waiting, Lin Fan casually browsed the nearby display cases, but didn't see anything that caught his eye.

Suddenly, a commotion broke out behind him.

Lin Fan raised a brow and turned to look.

The first thing he saw was a woman in a red dress.

Her skin was pale as snow, her peach blossom face held a poised smile, and her graceful, curvy figure exuded a mature allure that made it impossible to look away.

Lin Fan instantly guessed: She must be Xuan Su, the chief stewardess of the Ten Thousand Gold Chamber.

And he was right.

Next to her stood a tall, coldly beautiful young woman in blue—refined, elegant, but with a reserved air that made her seem distant.

She was Xia Zhi Lan, heiress of the Ten Thousand Gold Chamber.

The commotion had naturally been caused by the arrival of these two dazzling women.

Lin Fan overheard several crude whispers from men around him.

Xuan Su glided forward gracefully and smiled at Lin Fan. "Young sir, are you here to see Master Yan?"

Lin Fan nodded. "Yes. You must be Stewardess Xuan of the Chamber. May I ask you to take me to him?"

Xuan Su returned his courtesy with a warm smile. "Indeed, I am Xuan Su. May I ask your name?"

"I'm Lin Fan. Greetings, Stewardess Xuan."

"You're too polite, Young Master Lin," Xuan Su said with a charming smile. "I heard you carry Master Yan's personal token. May I have a look?"

"Of course." Lin Fan presented the token.

Xuan Su examined it carefully, then smiled. "No doubt about it. That's Master Yan's token. Please, follow me."

"Much appreciated." Lin Fan thanked her and followed her up the grand staircase.

Xia Zhi Lan, silent the whole time, observed Lin Fan with mild curiosity.

Soon, under Xuan Su's lead, Lin Fan entered Master Yan's private chamber.

"Hmm?"

The moment Master Yan saw Lin Fan, he let out a soft sound of surprise. In a blink, he appeared beside him and pointed at Lin Fan's forehead.

It was the exact same move he'd used when first meeting Lin Dong.

After a while, he withdrew his finger, stunned. "So last time… I really misjudged you."

Xuan Su and Xia Zhi Lan exchanged confused glances.

"Master Yan," Xuan Su said with a soft laugh, "Young Master Lin came bearing your token, so I brought him here. Is there a problem?"

"No problem," Master Yan shook his head and turned to Lin Fan, smiling.

"So you're Lin Fan, eh? I remember you. You were with that other boy who turned me down. Looks like he still hasn't come around, but you have. You're here to study rune arts, right?"

After checking Lin Fan's spiritual aptitude, Master Yan was surprised to find that it actually surpassed Lin Dong's.

Naturally, he assumed Lin Fan had come to apprentice under him.

Upon hearing this, Xuan Su's gaze lingered on Lin Fan with renewed interest.

Even Xia Zhi Lan seemed a bit surprised.

Lin Fan cupped his fists and said sincerely, "Senior, I came today not only to express my thanks but also to propose a trade."

"Hah! A trade? You should be talking to Stewardess Xuan, not this old man."

Master Yan chuckled, a bit disappointed that Lin Fan hadn't come to be his disciple.

"I appreciate the Shen Dong Chapter you gave us last time. Thanks to it, both my brother and I have advanced. I've already broken through to become a Two-Seal Rune Master…"

Before he could finish, Master Yan suddenly interrupted, eyes wide:

"What?! You're already a Two-Seal Rune Master?!"

His face was filled with disbelief.

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