Protect Our Chief-Chapter 672 - 79: Have More Children for the Rise of the Wang Family (Requesting Monthly Votes)_4
Oddly enough, their habitat is often deep within caves, making eradication extremely difficult. Moreover, if not thoroughly eradicated, it could potentially pose a threat to the citizens migrating later.
Ping’an Town used to have a blood bat colony, which troubled the Wang Family for decades.
Back then, Ancestor Zhou Xuan expended a great deal of manpower and resources to gradually clear out the blood bats.
This is detailed in the "Wang Family Inheritance Records," which Wang Shouzhe has thoroughly studied, leaving a deep impression on him.
After contemplating briefly, he said, "Since there’s a blood bat colony, we must prioritize clearing them. Fortunately, the autumn-winter hunt is in two to three months, and Ancestor Longyan and I will personally lead the team to thoroughly clean up these dangerous points, including the blood bats."
Wang Zongchang’s face lit up with joy: "With Fourth Uncle and Ancestor personally taking action, those blood bats won’t last long."
"We can’t be careless. I will also write a letter to have Luojing find a way to come back and help. Luojing specializes in Spirit Binder techniques and may have secret methods for eradicating blood bats," Wang Shouzhe said solemnly.
"With Fifth Aunt as well, it would be very secure," Wang Zongchang nodded, "In some hazardous areas, exploration with Spiritual Insects is more suitable."
While discussing family matters, the uncle and nephew conversed back and forth.
Suddenly!
A cry from a falcon echoed across the sky.
A falcon with a modest wingspan, yet very agile, swooped over the courtyard and quickly descended.
Wang Zongchang laughed: "It’s Zongcai, that rascal. His Tier One Spirit Falcon was gifted by his uncle, and he treasures it so much that he won’t let it out of his sight. This time, his Spirit Falcon has accomplished quite a lot in the Outer Domain investigation; he’s likely here to seek reward from Fourth Uncle."
Sure enough.
The voice of Wang Zongcai came from outside Wang Shouzhe’s courtyard: "Fourth Uncle, Zongcai requests an audience."
Wang Shouzhe chuckled: "Come in then, stop loitering at my door."
Without a moment’s delay, a tall and rather handsome young man breezed into the courtyard.
He dressed in the Black Tortoise Martial Attire, a treasure sword hung from his waist, and a falcon perched on his shoulder. He indeed was a spirited and valiant young man.
He is the son of Wang Shounuo, the third of the ’Shou’ generation, currently only sixteen years old. Since birth, the Wang Family’s conditions have improved, so he hasn’t endured much hardship.
Growing up smoothly, he never lacked resources.
With a solid foundation laid from a young age, his essence, qi, and spirit are quite abundant, and his cultivation has reached the Seventh Layer of the Qi Refining Realm, slightly better than Wang Shouzhe was at sixteen.
Upon entering, Wang Zongcai greeted Wang Shouzhe and Wang Zongchang with a cheerful smile: "Zongcai greets Fourth Uncle and Second Brother. I see Second Brother arrived before me. You should spend more time with your wife after being newly reunited."
"Young Six, stop being cheeky," Wang Zongchang teased, "You came early in the morning to seek credit from Fourth Uncle, are you afraid I’ll embezzle your contributions from the Outer Domain?"
"Impossible!" Wang Zongcai grinned, "My tiny accomplishments are thanks to the help from Ling’Er, far inferior to Second Brother. With Second Brother’s wealth, he wouldn’t care for mine."
As he mentioned "Ling’Er," he affectionately stroked the Tier One Spirit Falcon, gazing at it as if it were a lover.
"No more nonsense, sit down and talk over tea," Wang Shouzhe joked, "Seeing you so lively, it seems you’ve benefited quite a bit from your exploration in the Outer Domain. We have idle time; let me hear your boasting. If you boast well, there’s a reward; if badly, we’ll deduct family contributions."
Wang Zongcai visibly deflated and took a seat, his posture half-hearted: "Fourth Uncle, I’m not boasting."
Then he began to "brag" skillfully.
He praised his "Ling’Er" to the skies as if it were capable of miraculous feats. Those who knew the truth recognized it as just an ordinary Tier One Spirit Falcon; for the unaware, they’d think it was a reincarnated Divine Falcon.
"So, your aim is..." Wang Shouzhe interrupted after he had boasted for a stick of incense’s time; he truly couldn’t take it anymore.
"Fourth Uncle, although I’ve made notable achievements this time, which can exchange for quite a bit of resources." Wang Zongcai pleaded helplessly, "But it has to accommodate both my personal cultivation and nurturing Ling’Er, making life quite stretchy. It’ll be ages before Ling’Er can advance to Tier Three."
Before Wang Shouzhe could respond.
Just in time, Liu Ruolan brought over some fresh fruits and, overhearing, she laughingly said: "It sounds like Zongcai’s efforts in nurturing Spirit Falcons are quite difficult."
"Fourth Aunt." Wang Zongcai quickly stood up to greet.
He knew his Fourth Uncle was relatively approachable, but within the family, the most influential figure was undoubtedly Fourth Aunt. There’s a saying: better provoke Fourth Uncle ten times than Fourth Aunt once.
Nonetheless, Fourth Aunt tirelessly watches over the younger generation, frequently providing rewards and subsidies.
Wang Zongcai personally received quite a few subsidies from Fourth Aunt.
"Be at ease, sit, sit, sit, let me offer some advice." Liu Ruolan hospitably entertained while smiling, "Our Zongcai is young, handsome, and exceptionally valiant. I’ve heard many girls from various families have been thinking about Zongcai. How about this: Zongcai should find a girl to marry early and claim the family marriage reward."
"Then have several children, and wouldn’t the family contributions skyrocket?" 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢
Cold sweat beaded on Wang Zongcai’s forehead, he really appreciated Fourth Aunt’s suggestion so much, he shook his head vigorously: "No, no, I’m still young, only sixteen, I’m satisfied with ’Ling’Er,’ I don’t want to enter the marriage’s grave like Second Brother or Fourth Uncle..."
He hadn’t finished speaking.
A cold gaze fell upon him.
Wang Shouzhe and Wang Zongchang exchanged a glance, looking at Wang Zongcai with admiration.
The audacity of this kid was truly sky-high; indeed, he was a young hero, fearless in his ignorance.
Wang Zongcai trembled as he felt a chill down his spine, like falling into a freezing cave.
"Hehe~" Liu Ruolan withdrew her gaze, giggling behind her hand, "Husband, I realize our family’s education on the sense of responsibility for heritage among the kids is somewhat lacking."
"So, what’s your idea?" Wang Shouzhe asked.
"It’s not just my idea," Liu Ruolan replied earnestly, "Family inheritance relies on uninterrupted children and descendants. Raising family members is a glorious duty for each clan member. I suggest we regularly organize mixers for young family people... Besides, youngsters like Zongcai, who prefer raising birds over marrying, need more than rewards to encourage reproduction; they should be properly punished!"
"Fourth Aunt, I apologize!" Wang Zongcai was on the verge of tears, looking at Wang Shouzhe. "Fourth Uncle, Fourth Uncle, please don’t be too soft-hearted."
Soft-hearted?
Wang Shouzhe’s expression grew serious: "Zongcai, carrying on the family line is the duty of every clan member. If you don’t have children, I don’t have children, when will the family ever prosper? I leave the mixer event to my wife."
"Husband, rest assured, I’ll manage it," Liu Ruolan assured.
"It’s over, it’s over," Wang Zongcai lamented, teary-eyed and despondent. "I only came to get some advancement resources for ’Ling’Er’. How did it escalate into such a big issue in the blink of an eye?"
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