Protect Our Chief-Chapter 534 - 30: Turbulent Times! Wealth Moves Hearts_3

"Since that’s the case, Wang Ping, you still need to attend school, but you should allocate some time from cultivation and chores to learn the ’Heaven Refining Technique’ and receive the artifact refining inheritance," Liua Ruolan decided, "Additionally, Zongyao, you are cultivating the Wang Family’s ’Profound Origin Technique.’ It shouldn’t be a problem to spend some time transitioning to the ’Heaven Refining Technique.’ Ancestor Tian Yezi didn’t stipulate that only one person could receive the inheritance. You are older, mature, and steady, and you can also accept the artifact refining inheritance. In the future, Wang Ping will learn alongside you."

"As for enhancing divine sense, once your fourth uncle returns, I will discuss with him to see if there’s a way."

Wang Zongyao was somewhat pleasantly surprised.

However, he was no longer a child, and he managed to suppress his excitement, expressing his gratitude with cupped hands, "Thank you, Fourth Aunt, for your support."

Ancestor Longyan also nodded quietly.

She was always protective and didn’t want to maintain the ’Heaven Refining Technique’ inheritance solely relying on a Household Generals’ protégé. It seems that it was just that Tian Yezi was a bit obsessive, setting a series of conditions on the artifact refining box.

Purely in terms of potential, she believed Zongyao far exceeded Wang Ping.

Moreover, the family’s artifact refining inheritance isn’t something that happens overnight. Only by passing it down generation after generation will the Wang Family’s foundation in artifact refining become increasingly profound.

This matter is thus settled for now.

And since ’Qinglian Fire Valley’ has been included in the Wang Family’s territories, subsequent development plans have naturally been put on the agenda, including opening pathways in the mountains, constructing living quarters, forging areas, setting up checkpoints, arranging patrol and defense forces... all these specific tasks will gradually be arranged.

It won’t take decades for Qinglian Fire Valley to become a treasure land for the Wang Family.

...

Almost simultaneously.

Changning Guard, at Qiaan’s Villa.

Just past dinner time, a remnant of the sunset hung in the sky. The setting sun, like blood, dyed half the sky red.

Although it hadn’t completely darkened yet, the fluorescent stone spirit lamp had already lit up in the main hall of the inner courtyard. The light purple drapes made from spiritual silkworm silk hung on both sides of the room, appearing to glow with flowing light under the lamp, exuding a sense of luxury and elegance.

In the corner, a red copper incense burner crafted in the shape of a Pixiu emitted a curling fragrance, creating a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere.

However.

The atmosphere in the main hall at this moment was far from "peaceful."

A dozen middle-aged men dressed in gorgeous clothing were either sitting or standing, gathered in small groups whispering. These people varied in height and build, but all shared a similar round face, looking amiable but with frowns on their brows, and an inexplicable anxiety permeated the air.

Sitting at the head of this gathering was the current chief shopkeeper of the Changning Guard branch of Qiaan’s Trading Company, Qiaan Xue’an.

"Chief Shopkeeper, what’s the situation now?" A middle-aged man in black gorgeous clothing stood next to Qiaan Xue’an, lowered his voice, and asked, "I received an order to attend a meeting, but the seal on the envelope wasn’t yours; it was the main family’s seal. How could the main family bypass you and directly give us orders? What kind of trouble is that Qiaan Xuerui causing?"

He was one of Qiaan Xue’an’s confidants, and being suddenly called to a meeting left him feeling uneasy.

"Please calm down," Qiaan Xue’an gestured with his hand to reassure him, "For now, we can only take it step by step. No matter what he does, we will respond to soldiers with arms and water with earth."

In truth, he also felt unsure inside.

These days, while trying to find ways to appease and win over people, binding those under him to the same cause, he also had people watching Qiaan Xuerui.

But after moving in, Qiaan Xuerui ate and drank as he pleased and wandered around as if he were here on vacation, making it impossible to guess his intentions or what he was up to.

While they were speaking.

Suddenly, the voice of a servant announcing could be heard from outside: "Young Master Rui has arrived."

Once the words fell, the room became abruptly silent.

Generally, only those of direct lineage from Noble Families at the Purple Mansion level, with relatively outstanding talent, would be honored with the title "Young Master."

And within the Purple Mansion Qiaan Family, there was only one person who would be addressed as "Young Master Rui."

Everyone instinctively looked towards the entrance.

In the twilight, a figure was slowly advancing under the escort of Household Generals and servants.

He was a tall and upright young man.

He bore the Qiaan Family’s signature round face, with thick eyebrows and full lips, giving off an honest appearance, but the slightly squinted eyes held a trace of deep-seated shrewdness, mostly hidden by his drooping eyelids, making it difficult for others to see through him easily.

The setting sun, like blood, cast a dim glow over him, even tinting his dark blue gorgeous clothing and adding a touch of faint purple hue.

The shopkeepers present unconsciously displayed more solemn expressions, their eyes flickering as they pretended not to glance toward Qiaan Xue’an.

"Young Master Rui."

Qiaan Xue’an suppressed his emotions, stepping forward gracefully to salute and welcome the group, while offering the seat at the head and ordering a change of tea.

"Young Master Rui, please take the seat of honor."

As a noble family descendant, he had been rigorously trained in etiquette from a young age. Before things reached a breaking point, regardless of his thoughts, his manners would be impeccable, executing them flawlessly.

Unexpectedly, Qiaan Xuerui didn’t acknowledge his words but instead smiled and waved, "The Chief Shopkeeper is my elder brother. How could I dare sit above my elder brother? I’ll just stand and speak."