"Is that so?"

Elder Yin was taken aback, "It seems I’m not the first to seek you out. My young friend, if it’s convenient, could you tell me who else has contacted you?"

"There’s nothing secretive about it, Uncle Lin called, but we didn’t get into details, and I turned him down."

Su Ran hid nothing and told Elder Yin directly, because he knew that with Elder Yin’s status, getting a call record would be no difficulty at all. It was better to extend a courtesy since Elder Yin had given him a crystal ball; it was reasonable to not refuse him.

Wait a moment.

Speaking of the crystal ball, Su Ran suddenly realized he hadn’t seen it since he came out of the nutrition cabin. Could it have sprouted wings and flown away?

Could it be...

Did the crystal ball have a chemical reaction with the nutrient solution and melt away?

Su Ran’s face turned somewhat unnatural; this missing crystal ball must not be known to Elder Yin, otherwise, the consequences would be unbearable!

"So it was that kid, trying to take credit from me, truly pervasive!"

Elder Yin snorted, "Good thing you didn’t agree to him. What’s your asking price? I’ll try to meet it!"

"..."

Su Ran really wanted to tell Elder Yin he was overthinking; just because he didn’t sell to Uncle Lin, does it mean he’s going to sell to him?

What makes him so confident?

"Elder Yin, you still haven’t told me about the special effects of the Gods and Demons’ order. Someone told me this token could sell for fifty billion, and I feel it’s not that simple. After all, you’re not someone fixated on money; you wouldn’t care for such things."

"I didn’t expect you to notice,"

Elder Yin didn’t expect Su Ran to say that, appearing somewhat surprised, "This matter is too significant; it’s better if you know less about it."

Too significant?

More than fifty billion?

At this moment, Su Ran’s curiosity was through the roof, leaving him no room to think of anything else, so he said directly, "Elder Yin, with the Gods and Demons’ order in my hands, why can’t I know?"

"Allow me to think it over."

Elder Yin fell silent, and after a moment, he said, "My young friend, this secret is too significant; I hope you don’t use it for threats after learning it, nor sell it abroad, or you’ll be condemned as a traitor to the country!"

"Of course not, Elder Yin needn’t worry at all."

Even the term "traitor" came out; Su Ran quickly assured him, fearing Elder Yin would misunderstand.

"My young friend, I hope you’re not blinded by money into doing something you’ll regret for life."

Elder Yin spoke in a serious tone, "Having used the special pill, you naturally know its aftereffects. Though I don’t know how you avoided them, you’re not addressing the root of the problem."

Hearing this, Su Ran’s breath caught, but he said nothing, waiting for Elder Yin to continue.

"This Gods and Demons’ order can solve that issue; that’s its biggest secret."

"What?!"

Su Ran exclaimed, finally realizing the severity of the matter. No wonder Uncle Lin and Elder Yin contacted him immediately; no wonder the black market offered fifty billion; no wonder Elder Yin said terms like traitor—all made sense in light of this secret.

"My young friend, what’s your asking price?"

Elder Yin pretended to be regretful, "I’ve been too hasty, revealing everything without confirming the price—don’t hike the price on me~!"

"Elder Yin, the Gods and Demons’ order is priceless, beyond measure by money."

"So what do you mean..."

Elder Yin’s voice gradually grew cold, displeased with Su Ran’s lack of tact.

"Elder Yin, please don’t misunderstand; I never intended to ask you for money, just help bring my father back, and this Gods and Demons’ order is yours."

Su Ran knew Elder Yin misunderstood and hurriedly explained, "You told me before you didn’t have such authority, but now I have the Gods and Demons’ order. Isn’t this enough leverage?"

"I didn’t expect you’d give up tens of billions for your father, my young friend; it seems I misjudged you."

Elder Yin was surprised Su Ran could resist the temptation of such enormous wealth, and his attitude shifted drastically, but even so, he couldn’t make any promises and sighed, "It’s not that I don’t want to help; I’m truly powerless."

"Why? Why!"

Elder Yin’s refusal again ignited Su Ran’s anger, and he questioned on the spot, "Even the Gods and Demons’ order can’t bring my father back? What price must I pay for your agreement? Is this how you bully people?!"

"Alas."

Elder Yin sighed, "Your father’s work is crucial, now’s not the time for you two to meet; one day you will be reunited."

"Crucial? Nonsense! In a nation of over a billion, no one can replace my father’s job?"

Su Ran vented his accumulated doubts and frustration, "I’ve brought out the Gods and Demons’ order, what more do you want? Do you want to push me to death? Huh???!!!"

"My young friend, don’t be rash, this job is one only your father can do; it’s not something we can control."

Elder Yin wasn’t angered by Su Ran’s loss of control and spoke in a gentle tone, "Your father wouldn’t want to see you like this; keep a calm mind, and things will fall into place."

"How can I be calm? It’s been so many years! Can you feel what I feel right now?"

Su Ran could bear it no longer and said bitterly, "Elder Yin, until my father returns, no one will get the Gods and Demons’ order!"

"My young friend, please don’t act impulsively, natio..."

Elder Yin hadn’t finished before Su Ran hung up, giving him no face at all.

"Little Ran, what happened? Why all the shouting?"

Li Wan’er was the first to arrive, looked at Su Ran’s phone, and asked softly, "Who called?"

Su’s mother and Lin Yuting also entered the room, looking at him with worry.

"Sister Ting, Sis Wan’er, you two go out first, I want to speak with Mom."

Su Ran looked tired; even speaking seemed to drain him.

"..."

Lin Yuting gave Su Ran a deep look, took Li Wan’er out of the bedroom, and closed the door behind them.

"Little Ran, what’s wrong with you?"

Su’s mother wiped her hands on her apron and placed them on Su Ran’s forehead. Sensing nothing unusual, she asked, "Are you in trouble?"

"Mom, I’ve obtained the Gods and Demons’ order."

Su Ran looked into his mother’s eyes, suppressing the fire in his heart as he asked, "Can I know what Dad’s job is now?"

"You’ve got it?"

Su’s mother looked delighted, "That’s great; I’ll contact them to give them the Gods and Demons’ order, and your father will hopefully come back! Not only that, but they’ll also give us a large sum of money!"

"Them? Who are they?"