The title of nobility had no real power, yet it remained an extremely prestigious identity.
Especially in the old money circle, even if you were down to your last few hundred million, holding a noble title still placed you above the rest.
Those who wielded real power within the cabinet had terms lasting only five years, but the status of a noble could be maintained for life and inherited by future generations.
Professor Hong, as a top expert in the Great Zhou, trusted by the cabinet to oversee Laboratory Zero, had reached a state where he was indifferent to status and wealth, but he had children and kin.
"Your servant will certainly work to the bone to research and produce a qualified Elixir Zero before a large-scale outbreak of ghostly entities."
"I've heard that Professor Hong's grandson is managing a medical business, I'll personally instruct on this upon my return."