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Time flew by, and in a blink, over a month had passed.

In the Wang Family’s Main Residence.

Wang Shouzhe’s small courtyard, seemingly ordinary and not particularly grand, has been his home where he has lived for over a decade. Every flower and plant, every stone and tree, was meticulously arranged by him.

This small courtyard only allows entry to close family members, trusted Household Generals, and important guests.

On this day, two noble guests visited Wang Shouzhe’s courtyard.

In the pavilion, a small stone table was laid with various culinary specialties of the Wang Family, including fresh Spirit Fish from Anjiang, Fierce Beast Meat Jerky from the Outer Domain, and various snacks, along with various Spirit Wines produced from the Spirit Treasure Gourd.

Surrounding the area were blooming flowers emitting exotic fragrances, with Spirit Bees and Spirit Butterflies dancing gracefully, showcasing the unique charm of spring.

Wang Shouzhe, Liua Ruolan, and the two guests were seated around the stone table, eating and chatting.

One of the guests, dressed in white with a long sword on his back, exuded an elegant demeanor. He was none other than Faang You’an, a direct disciple of the Profound Ice Hall of the Purple Mansion Academy.

Although this wasn’t his first time to the courtyard, he couldn’t stop praising: "Junior Brother Shouzhe truly lives up to being a named direct disciple of the Eternal Spring Valley. Although this courtyard is small, one can see the thoughtfulness everywhere, fully showcasing Junior Brother Shouzhe’s life interest."

"Senior Brother Yoou’an, you flatter me," Wang Shouzhe replied with a polite smile, "Over the years, thanks to Senior Brother Yoou’an helping sell the wine, the Wang Family has earned quite a lot. On this occasion, let me toast Senior Brother Yoou’an."

"It’s nothing, no big deal~," Faang You’an replied with a casual smile, "I should thank you, Junior Brother, for giving me the opportunity to earn money. Cheers~"

The two clinked their cups, happily chatting, and the atmosphere became increasingly warm.

Although Faang You’an was a direct disciple of the Profound Ice Hall of the Purple Mansion Academy, with a good family background himself, the path of cultivation is extremely resource and finance-consuming. Especially for someone like him, whose future goal is the Purple Mansion Realm, the consumption is terrifying, and family support or academy tasks are often not enough.

Over the years, he and the Wang Family have collaborated in selling Spirit Wine and earned quite a bit under high profits, naturally bringing him closer to Wang Shouzhe.

On the other side, Liua Ruolan, Lady of the House of the Wang Family, was also accompanying a woman in a green dress.

This woman in the green dress sat in a very casual manner, eating without particular concern. Even her hair in a bun was carelessly done, unlike the typical delicacy of women. However, because her appearance was exceptionally good, with delicate features, she didn’t come across as untidy—instead, she exuded a sort of unrestrained heroic demeanor.

This woman in the green dress was, naturally, Junior Sister Lvwei, a direct disciple of the Eternal Spring Lineage.

"Junior Brother Shouzhe, Junior Sister Ruolan, this food is so delicious~," Junior Sister Lvwei said while eating fresh steamed Spirit Fish and Fierce Beast Jerky with characteristic sauce, "Especially this Fierce Beast Jerky, it’s so tasty~"

Five or six years ago, Junior Sister Lvwei was only at the Spirit Platform Realm, but now she had reached the Celestial Human Realm, appearing with profound and unfathomable cultivation.

Nevertheless, her appearance hardly changed, looking even more youthful, with skin that seemed to glow and was tender to the touch, obviously a result of her splurging on the most expensive skincare products.

As a VIP patron in the Wang Family’s skincare industry, Junior Sister’s products were custom-made; whatever worked, she’d use, regardless of the cost.

The reason was simple: Junior Sister Lvwei was extremely wealthy.

Apart from cultivating many distinctive plant seeds, her further research and improvement of the Insecticide Powder earned her a fortune.

Unlike Wang Shouzhe, who had to painstakingly cultivate and secretly sell grain seeds, she sold her seeds differently, without worrying about being pirated. Any family wanting to use her seeds would simply pay a licensing fee to the Purple Mansion Academy, and her earnings from the licensing fee were enough for her to live comfortably.

For such a wealthy and generous customer, Wang Shouzhe’s attitude was naturally as gentle and refreshing as a spring rain: "Junior Sister Lvwei, help yourself first. Later, I’ll have someone prepare more for you to take in the Storage Ring and enjoy slowly."

"If Junior Sister likes it, I’ll send over a batch of Fierce Beast Jerky made each year," Liua Ruolan laughed, offering Junior Sister Lvwei some more food, "This jerky not only serves as a snack but also as rations when traveling. Besides jerky, we also have other snacks; I’ll have someone pack them for Junior Sister later."

Because Liua Ruolan loves snacks, Wang Shouzhe and the family cook developed many unique snack delicacies, not limited to fish and meat but also including many Spirit Bean products, such as marinated Spirit Bean curds, five-spice bean curds, etc.

These items became widely popular among the family women and were already included in the Contribution Points exchange list.

In the pavilion, the four chatted while eating, the atmosphere was harmonious, and the surrounding servants and maids were glowing with excitement.

Who would have thought the Patriarch and Lady of the House had such influential connections to invite two direct disciples of the Purple Mansion Academy. This was incredibly prestigious. If word got out, it would surely cause a sensation.

Soon, the four were full and content.