455: Chapter 455 I'm Not on Earth!!

"Everyone, please come in and talk."

Qin Yan stepped aside, allowing several high-ranking members of the association to enter the room.

The room was quite spacious; after all, it was specifically designed for Martial Artist training, more than enough to accommodate a dozen people.

The executives filed in one after another, but their gazes all landed on Qin Xiaoxi, who was standing to the side.

"This must be your younger sister. One look and you can tell she's cut out for martial arts."

Wang Bing praised her with a smile.

The young girl stood tall with bright, piercing eyes.

Though she was still young, she already faintly exuded the unique spirit and energy of a Martial Artist.

Seeing this, the other executives also began to chime in with their praises.

"The Chairman is right. With this temperament and physique, she is bound to be a martial arts Prodigy in the future!"

"A tiger of a brother has no weak sister! With Brother Qin Yan being such a Genius, how could his sister possibly be lacking?"

"In my opinion, since Brother Qin Yan is already a Fifth-Rank Martial Artist, his sister will at least start at the fifth rank in the future!"

Everyone chimed in, praising her to the heavens as if Qin Xiaoxi were already a future martial arts Grandmaster.

Listening to these words, Qin Xiaoxi's face couldn't help but turn slightly red.

Are these leaders... all such sycophants?

Though she was young, she was very perceptive.

At first glance, these leaders' words seemed to be praising her, but she knew in her heart that she was just a beginner who hadn't even reached the level of a First Grade Martial Artist.

All that talk about extraordinary talent and limitless achievements—she knew exactly where she stood.

Everything they said was meant to curry favor with her brother.

At this thought, her gaze drifted toward Qin Yan, her eyes filled with a bit of helplessness and a plea for help.

Qin Yan looked at his sister's flushed little face and her pleading eyes, giving a gentle smile.

"Everyone, please have a seat."

He waved his hand, signaling for everyone to sit down.

The executives finally restrained themselves a bit and sat in the nearby chairs, but their eyes still frequently darted toward Qin Yan, filled with eagerness.

"May I ask what brings you all here to see me?"

Qin Yan got straight to the point, without beating around the bush.

The executives exchanged glances, smiles plastered on their faces.

"It's nothing much. We just heard that the Prodigy from our Linhai City has returned, and we came specifically to pay a visit."

"Exactly, exactly!"

Another person quickly chimed in. "A Fifth-Rank Martial Artist! Our Linhai City hasn't produced such a powerhouse in many years!"

"This is a major event. We old-timers had to come and pay our respects!"

The others echoed in agreement, followed by another round of praise.

Qin Yan simply smiled faintly, waiting for them to get to the main topic.

After a few more pleasantries, the executives finally exchanged another look.

Wang Meng nodded slightly, cleared his throat, and spoke up:

"Brother Qin Yan, I wonder if you have any thoughts of returning to Linhai City to serve as the Association Chairman after you graduate?"

His voice was very calm, but his eyes were fixed on Qin Yan, waiting for his answer.

The other executives also looked at Qin Yan, their eyes filled with expectation.

Hearing this, Qin Yan was slightly stunned.

He hadn't expected that they had come to find him for this.

Chairman of the Linhai City Martial Arts Association—this position was a genuinely powerful role in Linhai City.

It involved managing all martial arts affairs in the city; the resources, missions, and rewards handled each year were no small amount.

Many people eyed this position, fighting tooth and nail for it.

And now, these people were actually offering it to him proactively?

Immediately after, he shook his head.

The movement was slight, but it caused the hearts of everyone present to sink.

Seeing this, the other association members showed anxious expressions.

They had pinned all their hopes on Qin Yan, thinking he would lead Linhai City to rise.

If Qin Yan didn't return, wouldn't all their previous calculations fall through?

Chairman Wang Bing hurriedly spoke up: "Qin Yan, you can raise any requirements you have."

"As long as you are willing to come back and serve as Chairman, we can discuss any conditions."

"Remuneration is negotiable, resource allocation is negotiable. Whatever you want to do, we will support you fully."

"As long as it's within the capabilities of Linhai City, we will do our best to fulfill it for you."

The other executives also nodded in agreement.

Looking at their eager faces, Qin Yan couldn't help but smile.

He could understand their feelings.

In a small city, it wasn't easy to produce a Fifth-Rank Martial Artist. If they could keep him, it would be a massive boon for the entire city.

Unfortunately—

"Chairman, it's not that I'm unwilling."

"It's that for the next few years, I won't even be on Blue Star."

Qin Yan spoke slowly, dropping this bombshell of news.

Not on Blue Star for the next few years!?

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire room instantly fell silent.

Wang Bing was stunned, Wang Meng was stunned, and all the executives were stunned.

Their eyes widened as they looked at Qin Yan in disbelief, as if they had heard something inconceivable.

Not on Blue Star? What did that mean?

Where was he going? Could he be going to another planet?

To the side, Qin Xiaoxi's expression changed even more drastically upon hearing this.

She quickly stepped in front of Qin Yan and grabbed his arm, looking at him with an anxious gaze.

Her eyes were full of worry, not understanding what her brother meant by those words.

Looking at his sister's eyes filled with concern, Qin Yan felt a warmth in his heart.

He reached out to pull his sister to his side and gently patted the back of her hand, signaling her not to worry.

Then, he looked at the association executives and spoke slowly:

"I have received recognition from the Taixuan Holy Land. For at least the next four years, I will be heading there to cultivate."

He paused, then added:

"And the Taixuan Holy Land is not on Blue Star."

Qin Yan had no intention of hiding the news. After all, many soldiers had seen him receive recognition from the Taixuan Holy Land on the Zhenhai Battlefield.

It wouldn't be hard for anyone with the will to find out.

Rather than waiting for others to inquire, it was better to say it himself to maintain the initiative.

Furthermore, revealing this served another purpose.

It was to make the association executives value him more, and even hold him in awe.

Rather than mistakenly thinking he had disappeared or died.

He wouldn't be returning to Blue Star for the next few years, while his sister and family were all in Linhai City.

He didn't want his family to be without support after he left.

By letting these people know his whereabouts, his background, and his potential—they would naturally be more wary, more attentive, and more protective.

Even if he wasn't there, they would take extra care of his family.

"Taixuan Holy Land?"

Wang Bing frowned, trying hard to search his mind for relevant information. "What kind of power is that?"

The other executives also looked bewildered.

Although they were the backbone of the Martial Arts Association, it was only a small city's association, and their knowledge was limited.

Concepts like Holy Lands and the Myriad Realms were too far removed from them.

Qin Yan had already anticipated this.