Chapter 298: Chapter 297 You Are Quite Understanding (Please Subscribe)
"Mr. Li Ping,"
Hua Jun took the opportunity to say, "Regarding the position of president of the association, you don’t need to worry at all. Firstly, with your strength, holding this position is without question deserved,
and secondly, the process is simple. All you need to do is inform the higher-ups, and they will eagerly agree."
Yesterday, when he reported the situation here, he earnestly requested the association to send experts to oversee Anshan City.
After all, without several C-level Awakened in Anshan City, the situation was precarious.
However, the higher-ups were very indifferent, only stating that they would send Hunters to investigate and that cooperation would be required, without mentioning any plans to send someone to take over Anshan City.
Thinking about it, the reason is apparent.
C-level Awakened are considered high-end combat power among Awakened, and their numbers are always insufficient.
Even if they wanted to send someone to take over, the person being sent would have to be willing.
Honestly, if he were a C-level Awakened from another city, would he be willing to take over such a mess?
Isn’t it better to stay in a medium or even a large city?
So, the headquarters would rather have the Awakened from each small city propose their own candidates to handle the city’s defense issues.
"Mr. Li Ping, please take on the position of our president."
"Yes, Brother Li Ping, as long as you’re willing to stay, we will follow your commands."
"Brother Li Ping, we will definitely obey you. Please, stay."
From all directions, the pleas of the Awakened resounded.
Most of those who stayed had no other options or were unwilling to leave their homes unless absolutely necessary.
The powerful Li Ping before them made them suspect that not even Yan Ming was his match.
If he could stay, the safety of Anshan City would undoubtedly be greatly enhanced.
They were willing, and happy, to follow a strong leader!
"Is that so?"
Chen Fan pondered.
He couldn’t deny that he was tempted.
Having such a group to work for him would greatly improve the supply of medicinal herbs.
Even if a fierce beast siege prevented supplies from arriving, it wouldn’t matter.
All he needed to do was defend Anshan City, which was exactly what he wanted to do.
It was a win-win situation; there was no reason to refuse.
"Alright, I can agree."
As soon as Chen Fan spoke, everyone present felt a weight lift from their chests.
"That’s great, Mr. Li Ping, I..."
Chen Fan raised his hand to interrupt Hua Jun, his gaze sweeping across the room, and said, "I haven’t finished speaking. Before I agree, I have one condition. If you can accept it, I will be your president and guard Anshan City. If you cannot accept it, then let’s not talk about it."
"Mr. Li Ping, please speak."
Hua Jun quickly said.
The other Awakened also urged him on, though a bit nervously, unsure of what condition he might impose.
"My condition is that anyone who wants to stay must obey my orders. If anyone disobeys, they can leave. Those who stay will be assumed to agree to this condition. If anyone disobeys my orders in the future, don’t blame me for being harsh."
As Chen Fan spoke, his eyes flashed coldly.
Those who met his gaze felt as if they had fallen into an ice cellar, not daring to breathe.
"If you agree to this condition, I will stay. If not, I will leave now. Rest assured, I am a reasonable person and will not force you to do anything morally wrong."
Chen Fan said.
The Awakened looked at each other, and soon someone raised their hand and said, "Brother Li Ping, since you said you won’t make us do anything immoral, what is there to consider? You be our president, I, Ma Lining, am the first to support you!"
A long-faced man in the crowd raised both hands.
"Well said, I support it too!"
"If anyone doesn’t support it, they can leave, I have no objections!"
"I have no objections either!"
Soon, everyone raised their hands in agreement.
Hua Jun saw this and smiled so broadly his mouth almost twisted. "Mr. Li Ping, you see, none of us have any objections to your condition. Now, you can be our Anshan City Awakened Association president, right?"
After saying this, he was still tense inside, afraid that the man before him might go back on his word.
However, he was overthinking it.
Chen Fan glanced around and nodded, "Alright, from now on, I am your president. Anshan City will be guarded by me and all of you together."
The Awakened were moved to tears upon hearing this.
Indeed, they too were part of Anshan City, and defending their home was also their unshirkable duty.
But at the moment, they still relied on this new president.
"Li, no, President,"
Hua Jun’s eyes sparkled with excitement, "Having you oversee Anshan City is an honor for the tens of thousands of people here. Rest assured, everyone here will follow your orders and share the same fate with you!"
"Hmm."
Chen Fan nodded.
He felt a bit sentimental.
How unpredictable life is.
He had only intended to sell some materials and gather information but ended up becoming the president of Anshan City Association.
It was equivalent to being the City Lord of Anshan City.
He had to admit, with this new identity, his future actions would be much more convenient.
Oh, it was also time to have Gu Ze return, especially since the entire Anshan City was now under his domain.
"President, are you available now? If so, I can guide you through the process and brief you on our association’s situation."
Hua Jun asked cautiously.
"Okay."
Chen Fan nodded, as he also needed to make some arrangements.
Under Hua Jun’s lead, the two went up to the third floor and connected with the higher-ups.
As Hua Jun had said, the entire process was exceptionally quick. The person in charge merely confirmed Chen Fan’s identity before agreeing to have him as the president of the Anshan City Awakened Association.
After the communication was cut, Hua Jun cheerfully said, "President, next I will introduce the personnel and operations of our branch to you."
Chen Fan said, "Prepare a list of everyone’s superpowers for me."
"Yes."
Hua Jun quickly agreed, as he was planning to do that anyway.
"As for the association’s operations, I’ll leave those to you. Unless it’s something major, you can make the decisions."
After all, he didn’t even have time for cultivation, let alone handle trivial matters.
"!"
Hua Jun’s eyes showed a hint of shock.
The president was delegating power?
It’s said that new officials like to assert their authority, yet this one was...
"Do you have anything else to say?" Chen Fan asked.
"Not at the moment, no."
"Alright, then I’ll tell you what I need you to do."
"Yes, please go ahead, President." Hua Jun bowed slightly, indicating he was all ears.
"Is the association growing medicinal herbs?"
Chen Fan asked, "For example, herbs for refining Qi Blood Pills or True Qi Pills?"
"We are growing herbs for Qi Blood Pills, but in limited quantities, mainly due to the demands of the previous City Lord," Hua Jun recalled, "As for True Qi Pill herbs, there haven’t been any planted."
Chen Fan nodded and then asked, "If we start growing herbs for True Qi Pills now, how difficult would it be?"
"Not difficult at all."
Hua Jun replied without hesitation, "The seeds can be purchased from the association, and we have enough manpower. Also, we have two or three Awakened whose superpowers are related to plant growth."
"Oh?"
Chen Fan’s eyes lit up, "How are they related?"
Hua Jun quickly said, "Two of them can accelerate plant growth; they’re responsible for the Qi Blood Pill herbs. The other can increase yield, making a plant that normally bears one fruit produce two or even three."
"The three of them are in the association now. If you want to see them, I can call them over."
After a moment’s thought, Chen Fan said, "No rush."
He mused, "So if I spend points to buy seeds from the association, we’ll soon have a large supply of herbs?"
"Yes, President." Hua Jun smiled, "You don’t even need to spend points; we can handle such a small matter."
Chen Fan glanced at him, his lips curving slightly, "You’re quite considerate."
Hua Jun grinned ingratiatingly.
He was happy to help Chen Fan, as proving their worth would ensure the latter’s willingness to stay and protect them.
"However, I don’t like to take advantage of people, and besides, I’m not short on points." Chen Fan glanced at him, causing the latter to pale with fright, "Pre-President, that’s not what I meant, I..."
"Alright, I’m not blaming you, no need to be so nervous." Chen Fan waved his hand dismissively.
"Later, I’ll buy the seeds from headquarters. You will oversee the planting and tell them that the more herbs they grow, the happier I’ll be. When I’m pleased, I will reward them generously, even with Celestial God Fruits, it’s a small matter."
Chen Fan casually promised.
"Ce-Celestial God Fruits!"
Sure enough, hearing those words made Hua Jun’s breath quicken.