277: Refusing a promotion and raise

"What is going on exactly? How can a Powerhouse in the Heavenly Immortal Realm like you have so many Magic Treasures?"

"And why can't I lay a hand on you?"

King Anbei flexed her wrists.

This small golden bell was exactly to her liking.

She had previously used a small bell that was a heaven-rank golden magic treasure, but now she had truly upgraded.

"You can just understand it as my Opportunity. As for why you can't lay a hand on me, you'll know once you remember."

Li Haotian did not intend to explain anything; after dealing with this woman, he prepared to leave.

"Wait a moment, I think I recognize who you are. I've seen your file. You reached the Earth Immortal Realm right after your Ascension, and it hasn't been long since then, yet you've already reached the Heavenly Immortal Realm?"

King Anbei's voice was filled with disbelief; she did not believe that anyone could improve so quickly without any background.

Those resources definitely did not appear out of thin air.

Although she had been out searching for Magic Treasures recently, she was still aware of the affairs within the Immortal Kingdom.

A person in charge of the Patrol Team had set a trap and sent most of the other Patrol Team leaders inside.

Those unlucky fellows had over a year's worth of wages deducted at once and were also punished; they were no longer allowed to accept gifts from subordinates, clearing away all corrupt practices.

This person seemed to be the guy right in front of her.

"King Anbei, please understand. I also have my own Opportunity. This is something I obtained by chance. If you have nothing else, I will head back first, as there are still many things to handle over there."

After finishing, Li Haotian flashed away and disappeared from the spot. King Anbei followed the spatial traces and discovered he was heading back to Anbei Royal City, so she immediately summoned her carriage and chased after him.

"Come with me. I know you've been worrying about your promotion lately, right? Every Powerhouse in the Heavenly Immortal Realm wants to climb higher once they reach this stage."

"Once you come up, I will give you a promotion quota. Otherwise, I will keep holding you back. Although I cannot harm you, I believe my orders are still effective."

King Anbei's cold voice came through. Li Haotian knew he couldn't escape, so he had no choice but to stop helplessly and then flashed onto the carriage.

"That's more like it."

King Anbei looked at the young man sitting in her carriage with satisfaction, a bright smile appearing on her face.

"Tell me, what kind of position do you want? This King can give you any position."

"Having given this King such a Magic Treasure, it is enough to exchange for a very high official position. Even if you wanted to be a City Lord now, this King could satisfy you."

Upon hearing this, Li Haotian fell into deep thought. He could indeed reach out and ask for such a position to gain greater power and then bring the Heavenly Profound Sect over.

But the problem was that even if he could obtain such power, he did not have the corresponding strength to protect it.

This would lead to various forces targeting him, and it was even possible they would make the Heavenly Profound Sect their primary target.

He had absolutely no ability to protect his Sect; under such premises, he shouldn't go looking for trouble for himself.

Li Haotian saw things very clearly and thought them through thoroughly.

Therefore, he immediately rejected the other party's proposal.

"Power has always been matched with strength. If I have such a high official position without having such strong strength now, it will definitely invite criticism, and you won't end up with a good reputation either, so there is no need."

This time it was King Anbei's turn to be shocked. This kid's words were very logical; a Heavenly Immortal Realm Powerhouse who could resist such a strong temptation and still have such insight showed that this youth was extraordinary.

"Then I will arrange for you to join the Law Enforcement Team. You can be a good law enforcer, and that way you can be safe and sound."

"I will take care of everything, and no one will dare to come and trouble you. As for how high you can climb by Cultivating step by step, this King will not interfere."

King Anbei seemed to have forgotten the previous unpleasantness.

An Immortal Rank golden magical treasure was simply a legendary existence; even the many Powerhouses in the Heavenly Court would likely find it hard to possess one.

"Can you tell me your origin and background? If possible, perhaps I can provide some help, can't I?"

King Anbei blinked and stared fixedly at Li Haotian.

She was trying to find a trace of clues from this guy.

If the other party really came from the Heavenly Court...

"My power is very weak, and my background is not worth mentioning, so there is no need to tell you here. The gap between our status and position is so great that you don't need to deliberately understand me. We are not people from the same world."

The meaning of Li Haotian's words was simply to make the other party stay further away from him, to keep some distance, and not to get so close every day.

Otherwise, this feeling was really uncomfortable.

Li Haotian's words made the other party nod in understanding.

His words, however, stirred up massive waves in King Anbei's heart.

Not from the same world?

Basically, Immortals in the entire Immortal Realm could not come into contact with opportunities at this level; at the very least, one had to reach the Realm of the Immortal King or Immortal Emperor to have a chance to come into contact with that higher-level world.

For hundreds of thousands of years, no Immortal Emperor had broken through to a higher Realm for Ascension.

The Immortal Realm was far from the end of the Dao, and there were even higher-level existences.

Li Haotian's words just now made King Anbei suddenly enlightened. No wonder this kid was in the Earth Immortal Realm right after his Ascension, then raised his Realm to the Heavenly Immortal Realm in a very short time, and still had so many Magic Treasures on him.

If he came from a higher Realm, then it made sense.

Li Haotian saw the look of sudden realization on the other party's face and nodded with satisfaction.

"Remember to remind me when we are about to reach outside the city so I can get down. If I am seen, I will also be very troubled."

Li Haotian's words immediately made King Anbei think of something.

"You seem to have said that a bit late; we have already arrived at the territory of Anbei Royal City."

She pointed downwards, and indeed, the Royal City could be seen not far ahead.

Li Haotian was stunned for a moment, then immediately bolted out of the carriage, slamming heavily onto the ground.

Afterward, he chose to walk back to the Royal City bit by bit.

He did not know that his actions just now had been seen by a group of passing Immortals, and they naturally recognized that carriage.

This person also had very high authority in Anbei City, and they happened to run into this scene while out hunting.

He broke out in a cold sweat all over, turned around, and glared fiercely at everyone following by his side.

"No one is allowed to speak of this matter outside. If I find out this has spread, none of you will have an easy time!"

His heart was filled with panic. Hadn't he just stumbled upon his superior's scandalous affair?

If anyone found out he had seen today's scene, his head would likely be on the line.