Xu Xiaoshou smiled and nodded. At last, he somewhat understood Dong Ling's purpose.
So she wanted to use him?
Fine by him!
If she dared use him, then he had no fear of deepening his ties with the Alchemist Association. He would give her a taste of sweetness now, then see how she pulled herself free later!
"Of course."
As Xu Xiaoshou replied, he looked out at the tens of thousands of spectators. Then he raised his voice to the crowd. "This young master is willing to accept President Dong Ling's invitation and join the East Heavenly King City Alchemist Association Headquarters."
After a pause, a smile appeared on his face. "In return, after today, this young master will grant the Royal City Alchemist Association Headquarters exclusive supply rights to the 'Red-Gold Elixir,' so that more and better healing medicines can be refined for the benefit of everyone!"
The entire venue fell silent at those words.
Just moments ago, everyone had been questioning how utterly unrealistic it was for Young Master Xu to receive the position of honorary vice president.
That was because they had witnessed a peer—or even someone younger than them—leap in a single bound to a level far above their own status. Naturally, they felt a little sour about it.
But after their sourness faded, they learned that Young Master Xu's appointment as honorary vice president of the Royal City Alchemist Association could bring them benefits.
At once, every spirit refiner in the venue changed their tune.
"Wonderful!"
"Young Master Xu is mighty! I'm the first to support you becoming honorary vice president—go for it!"
"A new official takes office and benefits the people. I've tried the Red-Gold Elixir myself; its effects are extraordinary. The people of Royal City are in luck now, hahaha."
Even Dong Ling