Honorary Elder!

Everyone's expression changed when Huo Xiyan stepped forward.

Just what kind of power was the Treasure Pavilion?

The Treasure Pavilion was a massive trading enterprise that spanned the Great Xia Kingdom and several neighboring kingdoms, with a branch in almost every city.

Although the Treasure Pavilion believed in making money through harmony and had always remained neutral, never involving itself in conflicts between factions, no one could deny its power.

Even the king of the Great Xia Kingdom treated the Treasure Pavilion's elders with great respect.

Joining the Treasure Pavilion was like ascending to heaven in a single step. Not only would one gain access to vast cultivation resources, but one's status would also soar.

Huo Xiyan had actually said that Ning Chuan was an Honorary Elder of the Treasure Pavilion. How was that possible?

After all, in the Great Xia Kingdom, anyone who became an Honorary Elder of the Treasure Pavilion had to be either a Four-Star Alchemist or an expert in the dragon transformation realm!

What merits or abilities did Ning Chuan possess to qualify as an Honorary Elder of the Treasure Pavilion?

"Who exactly is this Ning Chuan? Why are both City Lord Zhao and the Pavilion Master of the Treasure Pavilion backing him?"

Everyone looked at Ning Chuan differently now, their gazes filled with solemnity and awe.

"An Honorary Elder of the Treasure Pavilion? As the master of a mere branch in Flame Dragon City, I doubt you have the authority to appoint one! Besides, what qualifications does Ning Chuan have to become an Honorary Elder of the Treasure Pavilion?"

Chen Lin's expression was exceedingly ugly as he stared at Huo Xiyan.

Although the Treasure Pavilion was powerful, the illustrious Chen family would hardly fear the master of one little branch!

"If I say he is qualified, then he is qualified! This is a Treasure Pavilion Guest Elder Token. Young Master Ning Chuan, would you be willing to become an Honorary Elder of our Treasure Pavilion?"

Huo Xiyan spoke calmly.

Then a silver token appeared in her palm, interwoven with strange patterns and shimmering with spiritual light. It was clearly extraordinary.

"What?! You really have a guest elder token from the Treasure Pavilion? Who exactly are you?"

Chen Lin trembled all over. His face instantly turned pale, and his eyes filled with disbelief.

He had met an Honorary Elder of the Treasure Pavilion in Jade Capital City-a prominent figure whom even the head of his Chen family had treated with considerable respect.

How could Huo Xiyan, the master of a branch in Flame Dragon City, possess a guest elder token from the Treasure Pavilion?

Huo Xiyan ignored him entirely. Her beautiful eyes settled on Ning Chuan, full of anticipation.

"Can I refuse?"

Ning Chuan spoke helplessly.

How could he not understand? The reason Huo Xiyan valued him so highly was most likely the formula for the Five-Element Marrow-Cleansing Pill in his possession.

Huo Xiyan truly believed he was some mysterious Alchemist!

Everyone froze, their eyes filled with strange looks.

That was an Honorary Elder position in the Treasure Pavilion, a lofty seat of power that countless people dreamed of attaining. Yet Ning Chuan actually wanted to refuse?

"My young friend Ning Chuan, an Honorary Elder of the Treasure Pavilion enjoys an esteemed status comparable to that of a Four-Star Alchemist. Not only would you have access to abundant cultivation resources, but you could also call upon the Treasure Pavilion's influence. For you, there are only benefits and no drawbacks!"

Zhao Songzhai hurriedly spoke.

Once Ning Chuan became an Honorary Elder of the Treasure Pavilion, even the Chen family would likely hesitate to move against him.

"Ning Chuan, you..."

Shen Wan was also growing anxious.

However, Shen Qianxun interrupted her, then looked at Ning Chuan and said earnestly, "Although an Honorary Elder of the Treasure Pavilion holds an extraordinary status, you can follow your own heart. If you don't want it, then don't accept!"

"Young Master Ning Chuan, rest assured that becoming an Honorary Elder of our Treasure Pavilion will place no restrictions on you. You will also have access to the Treasure Pavilion's vast cultivation resources, and you can even call upon our experts to deal with your enemies!"

Huo Xiyan smiled faintly and spoke meaningfully, as though afraid Ning Chuan would refuse.

"Since you think so highly of me, Pavilion Master, it would be discourteous of me to decline!"

Ning Chuan nodded and accepted the guest elder token without hesitation.

The formula for the Five-Element Marrow-Cleansing Pill was nothing special, and he could give it to the Treasure Pavilion. The Demon Emperor Asura's memories contained countless far more precious pill formulas. Of course, the Treasure Pavilion would have to pay a sufficient price.

More importantly, Ning Chuan also had his eye on the Treasure Pavilion's vast cultivation resources, and the Treasure Pavilion could offer protection to the Shen family as well.

Although Ning Chuan had little attachment to the Shen family, Shen Qianxun had shown him deep affection and loyalty. He had to give some thought to her interests.

Becoming an Honorary Elder of the Treasure Pavilion seemed to offer him only benefits and no drawbacks.

"Then congratulations, Elder Ning!"

Huo Xiyan broke into a radiant smile, excitement stirring in her heart.

Now that she had brought Ning Chuan into the Treasure Pavilion, she believed it would not be long before she obtained the formula for the Perfect Marrow-Cleansing Pill from him.

She could tell that Ning Chuan valued affection and loyalty, possessed an unyielding resolve deep in his bones, and drew a clear line between kindness and grudges.

Thus, treating him sincerely was the best way to obtain the pill formula.

Shen Wan, Shen Qingqing, and the other members of the Shen family were all immensely excited as well. Their gazes toward Ning Chuan had changed completely.

Who could have imagined that the Shen family's once-useless live-in son-in-law would transform into an Honorary Elder of the Treasure Pavilion?

"Family Head Li Yan, are you sure you still want to attack an Honorary Elder of the Treasure Pavilion?"

Zhao Songzhai gave Li Yan an indifferent glance as he spoke.

Both Li Yan and Chen Lin had ashen expressions, fury surging in their eyes, yet neither could vent it.

Chen Lin in particular, despite his arrogance and domineering attitude, had looked down on everyone and had not even taken Zhao Songzhai seriously. Yet Huo Xiyan's ability to produce an honorary elder token so easily filled him with deep apprehension.

"Let's go!"

Li Yan spoke with an icy expression, then turned and left with the members of the Li Family.

With the city lord and the Treasure Pavilion backing Ning Chuan, the Li Family naturally dared not attack him. But the enmity between them had already taken root.