"Ling Han, right? You are an interesting person."
Yan Suyen observed Ling Han's figure disappearing as he left the Guardian Temple building and couldn't help but smile faintly.
'I want to know what is special about you, who, after awakening, possesses the strength of a Guardian of rank E '
With this thought, Yan Suyen turned towards the elevator.
What neither of them realized was that the receptionist who had helped Ling Han earlier was ready to call the police.
She was holding her phone, prepared to dial as soon as the security guards took Ling Han outside.
Only when she saw Ling Han walking out normally did she feel a bit shocked and drop her phone.
If Ling Han managed to leave without any issues, it meant he had truly become a Guardian!
However, what happened afterward changed her view of the world.
She was so surprised that her mouth dropped open wide enough to fit an egg inside!
"The young master Yan really called him to form a team?"
"More importantly, he even refused, and young master Yan wasn't angry... This person's identity is definitely not simple. When he comes back here, I need to treat him well."
"As long as I receive a simple favor from the other party, wouldn't I transform into a phoenix flying through the skies?"
As the receptionist fantasized in her mind about her future she couldn't help but slightly adjust her hair.
***
At that moment, Ling Han had already boarded the high-speed train, whose railway extended high above most of the buildings in the city, except for a few, including the Guardian Temple.
These train lines crossed all parts of the city of Lingyan.
Although he could naturally afford a taxi, Ling Han enjoyed the feeling of observing the entire city from above as he returned home leisurely.
In any case, he would have to wait until tomorrow to go to the leveling area.
'Yan Suyen, Yan Suyen... there is only one Yan family that can have such influence in the city of Lingyan.'
Sitting by the window, Ling Han began to reflect on that young man and immediately discovered his identity.
'Yan Suyen must be the son of Yan Buyen, the only rank A alchemist in the city of Lingyan.'
As the manager of a company that trades items for Guardians, Ling Han naturally needed to know the most recognized names in that field.
But what does the son of the best alchemist in the city want with me?
With that doubt in mind, Ling Han continued to observe the enormous mansions in the distance, where the wealthiest, especially the powerful Guardians, resided, while trying to think of a reason for Yan Suyen's interest.
'Surely, it can't be because the Guardian Temple discovered my class or level, because if that were the case, definitely a young man like Yan Suyen wouldn't come trying to befriend me.'
'If the Guardian Temple knew, their first suspicion would be that I had ascended the Infinite Staircase a long time ago and never registered, and they would probably arrest me.
'After all, this is much more reasonable than reaching level 8 just by climbing the Infinite Staircase.'
This is also the reason why Ling Han sweated cold when he realized that, in the test, it was possible to identify the ranking.
If he had risen to rank F, he should be arrested immediately.
At this moment, Ling Han would have to prove his talent if he wanted to be released... which was definitely not what he wanted.
'Maybe Yan Suyen has some special talent that allows him to perceive some abnormality in me?'
In the end, that thought prevailed in Ling Han; he couldn't think of any better explanation than that.
At that moment, a loud noise echoed through the sky, and Ling Han couldn't help but look out the window.
A spaceship had just entered the city and was about to land at the Guardian Temple.
It wasn't just him who noticed; the other passengers immediately began to comment.
"Look! It's a rank A spaceship! Who's the big shot that came to our city?"
"Having a spaceship of that level means I don't have to worry about any monsters of rank A or below. That would be a dream!"
"A rank A spaceship? They say it's not even possible to buy one with money! Much less you, who are riding a train."
"You... didn't have to humiliate me."
"It must be an elder from the Guardian Temple who has entered the city."
As soon as the title "Elder of the Guardian Temple" was mentioned, numerous people displayed expressions of respect and admiration.
Only rank S Guardians possess this title.
Even in the entire city of Lingyan, there is not a single rank S Guardian.
The most powerful people are, of course, the city lord and the president of the Guardian Temple branch, both rank A Guardians.
How could these ordinary people not be amazed upon hearing about a rank S Guardian? They are the main force of humanity fighting on the front lines against the terrible beasts that emerge from the rifts!
However, Ling Han only looked with an expression that was neither admiration nor envy; it was one of expectation.
'With my unique profession and talent, as long as I don't die, I will surely become an elder of the Guardian Temple.'
'No, that's not my limit; I will become a Venerable or even the second human protector of the Guardian Temple.'
At that moment, Ling Han's eyes were burning with anticipation, thinking that in the future, he would be the one those ordinary people would admire...
Crash!