The room was not very large, resembling a meeting room.

Inside, five elders in white robes were present.

Each of these elders had kind brows and kind eyes, all bearing a smile in their gaze.

Judging from the aura they exuded, each was in the Shackles Realm.

However, if one were to sense carefully,

they would find that they had only broken through one or two Genetic Shackles.

When the five saw Lu Yuan enter, they did not hesitate in the slightest and stood up to greet him immediately.

Because everyone knew that the person in front of them was much stronger than themselves, even if he didn't show it at all, they already understood everything.

The leader, the eldest among them, had white hair and beard, but his skin was rosy, giving off an air of ageless vitality.

He walked up to Lu Yuan, extended his right hand, and a smile appeared on his face.

"Hello, King Lu, I am Ji Huaiyuan of Wanglong Pavilion."

The elder spoke, revealing his name.

As for Wanglong Pavilion, ordinary people might be puzzled when they heard it.

But Lu Yuan was very clear that Wanglong Pavilion was an organization of Awakened individuals.

In the future, as their influence expanded, they would begin to manage various related matters, and everyone from ordinary citizens to institutions like Zhen Dan Academy would fall under their jurisdiction—in other words, they would become the spokespersons of the future.

Moreover, the number of people in Wanglong Pavilion was not many, at most only seven, and now, five were in front of him.

It was apparent how highly the upper echelons valued them, after all, even when dealing with major powers, these people typically wouldn't appear.

Unless it involved truly significant matters, each one of them could be considered a big shot.

Moreover, all of these people were also at the Shackles Realm.

Equivalent to the strongest foundation of the current upper class.

"You're too kind, elder. You can just call me by my name," Lu Yuan replied without any arrogance.

In the past life, it was these elders in Wanglong Pavilion who made various decisions at critical moments, safeguarding the majority of the people in the country. It was because of them that China temporarily navigated through the chaos of the early new era.

So these five elders were very worthy of respect, and naturally, he would not act arrogantly because of his strength.

"King Lu, your actions have repelled two beast tides in a row, rescuing countless citizens,"

"Such merits make me feel inadequate to take your place, the honorific is well-deserved."

Ji Huaiyuan said with a smile, while the other elders, though silent, nodded repeatedly.

Currently, the super cities are different from the old era, with over a billion people in each city.

Encountering a beast tide would bring unimaginable consequences. Even though there had been preparations, the losses would still be severe. Yet, Lu Yuan single-handedly blocked all the Exotic Beasts outside the city.

Virtually preventing all casualties and damages, what else could it be if not a major achievement?

In response, Lu Yuan didn't say much.

Then he gestured for everyone to sit down and talk.

"King Lu, I won't say any more courteous words. I hope to invite you to join Wanglong Pavilion." As soon as he sat down, Ji Huaiyuan suddenly spoke with a serious tone and a solemn expression.

Join Wanglong Pavilion?

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan was slightly stunned.

This is the highest authority institution for Awakened individuals in the country.

Not to mention the countless benefits,

considering.

Most resources in the future would be allocated and enjoyed by you.

The key is, it also comes with immense power, a status directly above figures like Dean Zheng.

For an ordinary person,

it would be akin to reaching the top in a single bound.

However, after a brief moment of being taken aback, Lu Yuan lightly shook his head: "Elder Ji, I indeed don't have this intention."

Power sometimes means responsibility, and being accustomed to freedom, he didn't want to be bound by anything.

That would mean losing a degree of freedom.

And that's something he was unwilling to do.

As for power and the like,

Lu Yuan didn't care about it.

"This..." Hearing this, Ji Huaiyuan's eyes dimmed slightly but he still said: "I understand King Lu's concerns. How about this, you don't have to join Wanglong Pavilion, but take an Honored Guest Elder's position instead, which would facilitate your affairs in the future."

The stronger a person is, the less they like to be restrained, he understood this very well.

So at this moment, he approached it from another angle, offering an Honored Guest Elder's position.

After all, it was hoped that Lu Yuan,

would step forward at critical moments.

Lu Yuan also understood and finally nodded.

In fact, if it really required him to take action, he wouldn't hesitate. The so-called Honored Guest Elder's position was implicitly accepted.

"In that case, thank you very much, King Lu." Seeing this, Ji Huaiyuan's face showed a hint of joy.

Before the meeting, his impression of Lu Yuan was as someone strong-willed and unrestrained.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have so directly targeted key figures in the Wu Zhou Group and the Longevity Gene in the past, and he was worried the discussion would be difficult, but now it seemed he had overthought it.

"Gentlemen, inviting me over, I assume it's not just for this matter, is it?"

At this point, Lu Yuan spoke with a smile, understanding he had begun interacting with the highest level.

It surely wouldn't be just for one matter.

After all, it was too formal.

His smile,

at this moment, seemed to perceive everything.

At these words,

the five elders exchanged glances, their faces slightly embarrassed.

Indeed, they invited Lu Yuan here and suggested he join Wanglong Pavilion as a prelude to subsequent matters.

Now being rejected made it awkward to continue, but having brought it up, perhaps it wasn't so bad to say it.

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