Protect Our Chief-Chapter 565 - 41: Turbulent Times! Open Strife and Veiled Struggle

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During these days, Lu Xianghui had also heard that many outstanding senior sisters and brothers all wanted to become followers of Uncle Liyao. However, to this day, no one had succeeded.

Unexpectedly, Uncle Liyao actually took the initiative to invite him.

With his heart pounding, after a slight consideration, Lu Xianghui suppressed his eager emotions, clasped his hands in salute, and said, "Uncle Liyao’s care is engraved in Xiang Hui’s heart. However, a follower must be of great help to you to be worthy of being chosen. And I, Xiang Hui, with shallow knowledge and mediocre bloodline, fear that I cannot undertake such a great responsibility. Only a Celestial Pride is suitable to be Uncle’s follower."

He also knew that if he could become Uncle Liyao’s follower, his life’s trajectory would undergo a tremendous change. Even the entire family would rise to prominence with one person’s success.

But Lu Xianghui did not want to be a useless person who burdens Wang Liyao. Nor did he want to accept charity without reason.

Wang Liyao slowly shook her head and said, "From a young age, I’ve been influenced by my father and know the truth that Celestial Prides are easy to find, but true nature is hard to come by. Senior Brother Lu’s demeanor is steady and practical, facing temptation or danger he can maintain his true self, a rare talent. Liyao invites Senior Brother Lu to be a follower not for taking care, but sincerely needing Senior Brother Lu’s support."

In fact, facing such a major matter, Wang Liyao wouldn’t shoot without aiming. Before this, all the intelligence about the Langzuo Guard’s Ninth-Grade Lower-Rank Noble Family, the Longquan Lu Family, had already appeared on Wang Liyao’s desk.

As they say, the noble family raises the kind of people it has. Though the Longquan Lu Family is small, it is a noble family with strict upbringing and rules, honest and practical. The civilians in its domain have always lived in peace and harmony, like a utopia.

Faced with such a sincere invitation, Lu Xianghui carefully pondered for a moment before saying, "Since Uncle Liyao invites me like this, Xianghui dare not decline any further. From now on, Xianghui will follow Miss’s lead without hesitation, even unto death."

With these words, the relationship of follower was settled, and it only needed to be reported to the relevant academy institutions for registration.

The academy did not prohibit such behaviors. After all, Celestial Prides or Little Celestial Prides might recruit some followers, which is a tradition since ancient times. Especially those Great Celestial Prides, who in the future will be influential figures, who wouldn’t have a group of followers?

"Please sit, Senior Brother Lu." Wang Liyao once again invited him to sit, her attitude noticeably more cordial. The relationship between a follower and their lord is always one of shared honor and disgrace, an extremely close relationship.

"Yes, Miss." Lu Xianghui sat solemnly, his expression serious, understanding that Miss Liyao was about to assign him "work".

"We are both academy disciples, so naturally, the academy’s interests should come first." Wang Liyao said while sipping Spirit Tea, "However, we ultimately come from noble families, so we must also devote our efforts to our families."

Lu Xianghui nodded and said, "What Miss said is very true. The family has been thrifty everywhere to cultivate me, which has also delayed the prospects of many younger siblings." At this mention, a hint of guilt flashed in his eyes.

This is the sorrow of many lower-rank noble families; with limited resources, it’s impossible to cover everything, and sacrifices are inevitable.

The Langzuo Guard, where the Longquan Lu Family is located, is even more entrenched in class rigidity due to the long years of pioneering operations, with layers of suppression between families making breakthrough extremely difficult.

To exaggerate a little, the Ping’an Wang Family can still venture into the Outer Domain for a chance. But around the Longquan Lu Family, all land is already claimed, with nowhere to even hunt a Fierce Beast for pioneering.

"Before addressing external issues, stabilize the family first." Wang Liyao took out an Identity Jade Pendant and said, "Our Changning Wang Family is a major producer of Grain Seeds. Just present this Jade Pendant at the Changning Wang Family, and someone will arrange everything for you. It’s not much to say, but it’s not hard to double the Lu Family’s income."

Double the income?

Lu Xianghui’s heart was about to leap out. The family’s tight finances were because most of the family income was used to cover massive expenses, with little leftover funds.

If costs stay the same with an extra doubling of income, the Lu Family’s life wouldn’t be so meager, and the younger generation of the family would have a better chance for development.

"Moreover, our Wang Family has some shares in the Shouda Trading Company, which also has a branch in the Langzuo Guard. Reliable children from home can also follow to learn." Wang Liyao casually arranged, "The benefits at Shouda Trading Company are not bad, and the prospects for development are good."

Shouda Trading Company!

This newly emerged trading company recently stirred up a buzz in the academy. Primarily because the company made a grand move, contracting all the Spiritual Bird Flying Chariots of the academy, opening up a whole new business field.

Many flying chariot drivers in the academy saw their incomes soar, making a previously unremarkable profession blossom into a popular choice. Even Lu Xianghui had started considering whether to learn flying chariot management early to secure a decent career in the future.

Unexpectedly, this popular Shouda Trading Company was related to the Wang Family. And with just a word from Miss Liyao, she could arrange for someone to enter.

For a moment, Lu Xianghui felt a bit dazed, indeed, the difference in social class among people is enormous. Miss Liyao casually made some arrangements and changed the fate of the Lu Family.

"Miss, then, what should I do?" Lu Xianghui, moved by gratitude, thought of how to repay Wang Liyao.

"Cultivate, strive to reach the Spirit Platform Realm as soon as possible. Before that, improve your bloodline first." Wang Liyao said calmly, "Your talent is not bad, naturally at the peak of Lower Grade A. Normally, one or two drops of Stone Marrow, or a Fourth-Grade Blood Tempering Pill, can easily advance you to Middle Grade, activating your bloodline in the Qi Refining Realm."