Protect Our Chief-Chapter 551 - 36: Shouzhe’s Counterattack

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Subsequently, apart from the gradual transformation of Wang Zong’an’s bloodline, it seemed as if nothing else had happened.

He continued diligently completing the tasks of an ordinary disciple each day, going to cultivate when it was time. He just took some time to purchase surplus "spirit mushrooms" and, with the help of his Fifth Aunt, Wang Luojing, tinkered out a simple mini ice crystal iron cold storage, rented a spiritual bird flying chariot, and ran a trip to Ping’an Town with the mini cold storage full of spirit mushrooms.

As for the matter of the Longevity Tree Spirit Species, after a period of tumult and speculation, it gradually faded away due to lack of evidence proving anyone had obtained it.

For a long time afterward, the ownership of the Longevity Tree Spirit Species remained an unsolved mystery, eventually making it to the tail end of the "Purple Mansion Academy’s Top Ten Unsolved Mysteries".

Until many years later...

Never mind, this is a story for another time, let’s not mention it for now.

Returning to the present.

Currently, the academy has gradually returned to calm. However, within the Six Southern Guards, due to a series of new strategies from the Qiaan’s Trading Company, the previously peaceful situation has been disrupted, causing an undercurrent to frequently surface beneath the waters.

On this particular day.

The main residence of the Wang Family in Ping’an Town.

In a side hall specially used for entertaining guests, Qiaan Xue’an, the former chief shopkeeper of Qiaan’s Trading Company, with a rather prosperous appearance, was lamenting bitterly to Wang Shouzhe: "Younger Brother Shouzhe~ you see I, Qiaan Xue’an, have worked diligently for so many years, creating untold profits for the family. And what was the result~ that little punk in his twenties came along and just kicked me out with one single move. Ah~ it’s hard being a son of the direct lineage~ not to mention I’m but a direct lineage son— anyone can ignore me, it’s too humble~"

"Brother Qian, don’t be upset." Wang Shouzhe chuckled as he brewed a cup of spirit tea for him, "You’ve worked hard for the Qiaan family for decades; take this chance to rest, go out and have some fun, clear your mind. If you’re short on funds, I’ve got plenty here."

"Enough, enough~" Qiaan Xue’an quickly half rose, lightly pressing the tea cup to show his respect to Wang Shouzhe, "I’ve purchased a residence at the Hundred Islands Guard before, where the scenery is beautiful, and I can even fish every day. By the way, that fishing rod you got me, called the lure rod, is really good, quite interesting."

After pausing, he again sighed: "Shouzhe, to speak frankly, Old Qian here is just a bit unwilling. That boy, barely grown any hair on his mouth, yet wants to control the businesses of the Six Southern Guards. I’m not sure if he might make some foolish move, heh~~ your Wang Family and the marriage alliance, I’m afraid..."

"Brother Qian, the business partners of the Qiaan family, I, Shouzhe, recognize only you." Wang Shouzhe replied casually with a smile, "Rest assured, first focus on recuperating, take this opportunity to also put more effort into your cultivation. With your talent, you should at least aim to achieve the Celestial Human Realm, right? There’s still a long future ahead. That little brat, I’ll help you vent the anger later."

Qiaan Xue’an’s bloodline talent is not poor, otherwise it wouldn’t have been possible to reach his current position with just the status of a direct lineage son.

With the "resources" he currently holds, there still is a chance to strive for the Celestial Human Realm.

"With these words from you, I, Old Qian, am relieved." Qiaan Xue’an was overjoyed.

He especially made this trip to the Wang Family to hear these very words.

It was very evident; Wang Shouzhe is someone who values past friendships. The friendship formed when the two were in their early days, had now played a decisive role.

"As for Qiaan Xuerui, he probably hasn’t experienced the might of Shouzhe." Thinking of Qiaan Xuerui, he couldn’t help but let out a cold laugh, "Thus, I might just have to ’build a momentum’ for him properly. As the saying goes, the higher one climbs, the harder one falls. This time, he might cost the family their face."

The two chatted a bit more, catching up on old times, before Wang Shouzhe arranged for Qiaan Xue’an to stay in the VIP guesthouse.

Not long after, a magnificently dressed, poised middle-aged man was led inside by a maid.

On his head, he wore a jade crown, possessing a distinguished air, only slightly inferior to Wang Shouzhe.

Behind him followed a spirited young man of eighteen or nineteen years old.

This youth, with internal essence contained and a commendable level of cultivation, bore a striking resemblance between his brows and Wang Shouzhe.

"Xiuwu pays respect to Uncle."

The spirited young man was the first to step forward respectfully to bow, seemingly filled with admiration and respect for Wang Shouzhe.

These two men were naturally Chen Fangjie, the current clan leader of the East Port Chen Family, and the Young Clan Leader, Chen Xiuwu.

After the three exchanged courtesy, the maid replaced the old tea with fresh tea and fruits.

"Xiuwu, judging from your recent diligence in cultivation, your level has already reached the peak of the eighth level of the Qi Refining Realm." Wang Shouzhe looked appreciatively at Chen Xiuwu and praised, "Keep working hard and strive to enter the Spirit Platform Realm before the age of twenty-five."

"Thank you for Uncle’s praise." Chen Xiuwu was inwardly thrilled with the praise.

Uncle was his idol whom he admired since childhood.

Today’s Chen Family was no longer the Chen Family of the past. Within the clan, there were already eight Spirit Platform Realm cultivators, including Wang Shouzhe’s own sister, Wang Luoyi, and brother-in-law, Chen Fangjie.

As the Young Clan Leader of the Chen Family, Chen Xiuwu never lacked cultivation resources from a young age. This speed of advancing in cultivation levels was already stronger than that of most Young Clan Leaders of Seventh-Grade Noble Families.

"Shouzhe, Qiaan family is making things difficult, intending to raise the commission from agency sales straight up from 20% to 50%, what’s your view on this matter?" Chen Fangjie with his "stern" demeanor had an undertone of worry in his brows.