Guardian: He Tangyu
Rank: F
Certified by the Guardian Temple...
Looking at the Guardian ID certificate in front of him, Ling Han couldn't help but be surprised.
He wondered why a Guardian, who usually displayed an arrogant attitude, was bowing to him at that moment.
Noticing Ling Han's confused expression, the girl who had previously assisted He Tangyu quickly handed over a paper explaining the man's situation
"A Rank B healing pill, worth 22 million federal coins?"
Upon reading the paper, Ling Han immediately realized it was a credit request.
The exorbitant amount caused him to exclaim in surprise and anger, looking at He Tangyu with a disdainful expression as if he were a fool.
Although Rank F Guardians earn a reasonable amount of money, 22 million is still an excessive amount, even for them.
"Mr. He, although we offer credit limits to our clients, this is only for Platinum clients, which you are not."
"Wouldn't it be better to approach the bank?"
Ling Han tried to control his anger and responded professionally to He Tangyu's absurd proposal.
After all, although he had received the chance to enter the Infinite Staircase and awaken a talent, he didn't want to lose his job, at least not yet.
Because, for instance, if he acquired a support or refining profession and talent, his managerial position would make his future paths much easier.
"But that's the problem. The bank has too much bureaucracy and probably won't approve such a high amount."
"And I urgently need this pill, as my teammate was bitten by a Swamp Scorpion and has only a few hours left to live."
"Now, Company Yunhe is my only hope."
He Tangyu continued bowing several times, with a pleading expression on his face.
Hearing this, Ling Han finally understood He Tangyu's situation.
It seemed the man had left the city gates with his team and encountered a Swamp Scorpion. Although the beast had strength comparable to a Rank E Guardian, its poison was extremely potent, capable of being fatal even to a Rank B Guardian.
This poison could only be cured by a Rank B pill!
Now, with the poisoned teammate having only a few hours left to live, Company Yunhe was probably the only option to urgently obtain the Rank B healing pill.
"Mr. He, I'm sorry for your teammate, but unfortunately, I cannot approve this credit request."
Ling Han still responded the same way as before, trying to remain as professional as possible.
"No, you can! You must be able to! If not, you'll be killing my teammate and Company Yunhe will also be killing him!"
At this moment, He Tangyu was no longer calm and pleading as he had been upon arrival. He was getting angry and roared at Ling Han.
"No, Company Yunhe is not killing anyone. It's not Company Yunhe's responsibility if you and your teammates were irresponsible by leaving the city with only a team of Rank F Guardians!"
Upon hearing He Tangyu's roar, Ling Han also lost a bit of his patience and reprimanded him.
"You bastard!"
Hearing Ling Han's reprimand, He Tangyu couldn't contain his anger and, completely losing control, grabbed Ling Han by the neck.
Faced with this sudden attack, Ling Han was surprised and began to be choked.
He tried to resist, but the strength of a Rank F Guardian was far superior, and his own strength was insignificant in comparison.
Argh... khhh... grrr...
When Ling Han was about to faint, two security guards finally appeared, restraining He Tangyu and making him release Ling Han.
Ling Han fell to the ground, breathing heavily.
The reason the security guards reacted so promptly was due to the instinct of the employee who had assisted He Tangyu earlier.
When she saw that He Tangyu was losing control, she had a bad feeling and ran to call security.
After all, Company Yunhe is a business giant, and dealing with Guardians, their security personnel are also Guardians.
"You can't expel me, you can't!"
"You'll be responsible for my teammate's death! Company Yunhe will be responsible for his death!"
As He Tangyu was carried out by the security guards, he continued shouting desperately, provoking numerous reactions from those present: pity, disdain, and even some compassion.
Those who weren't fully informed about what was happening, upon hearing He Tangyu's shouts, showed expressions of indignation towards Company Yunhe.
Thump!
The security guards threw He Tangyu outside like trash and couldn't help but mock and spit on him.
"A mere Rank F Guardian dares to cause trouble at Company Yunhe."
Feeling the spit on his face, He Tangyu didn't move, lying on the ground and murmuring more quietly:
"Company Yunhe will be responsible for his death. Company Yunhe will be responsible for your death."
"No... I am to blame for his death."
"I'm sorry, Brother Chu. I shouldn't have persuaded our team to leave the city... it's all my fault."
Inside the building, the receptionist who was about to assist Ling Han couldn't help but go over to him to help him up and asked:
"Manager Ling, are you okay? Would you like me to call emergency services?"
Hearing this, Ling Han, who was sitting on the floor with his fists clenched, responded superficially:
"It's nothing, I'm fine."
While thinking to himself: 'Strength, I need strength. If I have strength, this will never happen again.'
Recalling the feeling of being so helpless, Ling Han, who had always been someone who liked to control his own life, couldn't help but feel a profound sense of powerlessness.
After finally calming down, Ling Han looked at the receptionist and said:
"Get me three Rank F strengthening pills and two Rank E strengthening pills."
This was the real reason Ling Han came to Company Yunhe before entering the Infinite Staircase.
He wanted to spend all his money, which wasn't much, on pills to strengthen his physique and increase his chances of climbing higher on the Infinite Staircase!
"Ah? Manager Ling, are you sure?"
Upon hearing this, the receptionist showed a surprised expression and wondered if Ling Han had some issue with his head after being almost choked.