Chapter 369: Chapter 78: Battle of Destiny! Winds Rise in Falling Eagle Gorge_2

Even so, the Marriage Alliance’s annual revenue from cement alone has already exceeded two hundred thousand Qian Gold.

Moreover, all the raw materials are sourced from our own industries, produced in our jurisdiction, things that ordinarily wouldn’t sell at all, yielding extremely low costs.

And in recent years, since the reputation of "Foreign Cement" has been established, sales channels have improved significantly, making it difficult to meet demand.

Now, the entire Marriage Alliance is planning to increase production and intends to implement hydraulic windlass grinding cars in practical production within the next year or two.

It is expected that within ten years, production will increase fivefold, with annual revenue exceeding a million Qian Gold.

Putting aside the matter of Foreign Cement,

Foreign Glassware is also a flagship product of this production base.

Most glassware, such as those small glasses, bottles, plates, and jars, is produced here. Overall, the craftsmanship is actually much simpler than firing ordinary porcelain. However, the price of glassware is several times higher than that of ordinary porcelain.

And the raw material for glassware is similarly simple, just quartz sand.

Under the banner of overseas imports, these "exquisite" glasswares have gradually become popular among the Noble Families. Within just a few years, they have allowed the Wang Family and the Marriage Alliance to earn a fortune, even more profitable than selling cement.

If it weren’t for Wang Shouzhe needing to continuously expand cement production to lay the groundwork for future Outer Domain development and city-building plans, he would genuinely want to stop producing cement and solely focus on glassware.

Unfortunately, he knows that technology must be accumulated bit by bit. For the future, cement production and research and development must be continued.

As for the specific research and production process, Wang Shouzhe himself doesn’t have the energy or time to get involved. What he can do is merely provide some directional guidance and inspiration.

Fortunately, in this world, there is no shortage of intelligent and diligent craftsmen, which has made his various ideas become a reality.

Of course, the production base and the research base are separate.

This is merely the production base; the Wang Family’s real research base is not located here.

Afterward.

Wang Shouzhe, assuming the guise of inspection, "took a casual stroll" around the production base, announcing that he would stay at the production base for a few days to guide the upcoming work.

Very soon, this news "spread" throughout the entire production base.

...

Deep within this production base lies a concealed chamber.

The chamber is not large, but it is well-equipped, allowing anyone residing here to stay indoors for ten days to half a month without any problems. If they were a Black Tortoise Cultivator, it would be even less of an issue.

At this moment.

On the Arhat Couch inside the chamber, a tall, elderly man sat cross-legged.

It was clear that he was quite old, with many wrinkles on his face, exuding a weathered aura, yet his entire presence remained as firm and steady as a mountain, carrying an awe-inspiring calmness.

Particularly his eyes, which were as deep as a dark pool.

Even though he wore plain robes, it didn’t conceal the fact that he had an extraordinary identity.

Wang Shouzhe sat cross-legged opposite him, personally serving him a pot of tea, his face full of apology: "Ancestor Zhoubo, I apologize for the inconvenience you have faced these past six months."

Indeed, this distinguished elder was none other than the Celestial Human Ancestor of the Longzuo Wang Family—Wang Zhoubo, Ancestor Zhoubo.

He had been secluded in this production base for nearly six months.

"Your arrangements were very thorough. Not only did I have Tier Three Spiritual Flesh to eat daily, but you also covered the elixirs I used for cultivation." Ancestor Zhoubo chuckled heartily, "This has led to significant progress in my cultivation recently. How could I have any reason to complain? It’s just another retreat."

"Furthermore, Zhou Xuan was my cousin. When his family and he were harmed to such an extent, it’s a rare opportunity for me to seek vengeance for him now. The Huangfu Family is as cunning as foxes; no amount of preparation is too much."

"The Huangfu Family is indeed very cautious." Wang Shouzhe said while sipping Spirit Tea, "Even though they themselves are connected with the Yin Sha Sect, they managed to make their accounts nearly flawless, ultimately making a branch shoulder the blame while the Main Vein remained unscathed. It’s no wonder the Huangfu Family has stood firm in Changning Guard for five hundred years—not by mere chance."

"To hunt such a fox, we must strategize repeatedly. Fortunately, all our years of preparations are finally coming to fruition."

Hearing this, Ancestor Zhoubo’s heart moved: "Shouzhe, do you think the other party is about to lose patience?"

"By collapsing the Qianma Huangfu Family and exterminating those few agents from the Yin Sha Sect, we effectively severed two arms of the Celestial Person Huangfu Family." Wang Shouzhe analyzed eloquently, "And by purchasing all the fixed assets from the Qianma Huangfu Family, we’ve essentially grabbed the Huángfǔ Ranch by the throat. Additionally, our overt and covert support of Beichen Ancestor’s breakthrough to the Celestial Human Realm poses no small threat to them."

"With all this, the Huangfu Family’s anger has long been seething. Their previous inaction was mere patience in the dark, waiting for the right moment. Just yesterday, Senior Brother Fang Yoou’an and others from the Purple Mansion Academy successfully completed disaster relief and returned to the academy. City Guard Xiahou Hongde also took the academic flying chariot to report to the Governor’s Mansion in Longzuo County. This back-and-forth would take at least ten days, possibly up to a month."

"This is the best opportunity for the Huangfu Family to act. Once missed, it will be hard to find another such perfect chance." Wang Shouzhe said calmly, "And my personal visit to the secret production base for a few days serves as the last tempting bait."