Wang Shouzhe had the leftovers cleared away and replaced with some fresh spirit melons and spirit fruits, candied fruits and snacks, and brewed a pot of fine spirit tea.

The four then began to discuss the main topic.

"Senior Brother Yoou’an," Wang Shouzhe sipped his spirit tea, "You were informed of this matter four years ago. The Yin Sha Sect always lingers like a shadow; naturally, I cannot relax my investigation of them. This matter is obviously linked to a certain force or person within the Yin Sha Sect, searching and discovering some relic of the Divine Martial Dynasty in the southern part of Longzuo County."

"Over the years, I have intermittently written to you with the intelligence gathered, not sure if you have been able to piece together any threads, Senior Brother?"

Faang Yoou’an savored his spirit tea, speaking leisurely, "Based on the intelligence you’ve gradually provided, I have constantly reviewed relevant classics within the Academy, and can roughly confirm that the relic of the Divine Martial Dynasty should be related to an individual known as ’Blood Venerable’."

Even in the relatively open and inclusive Divine Martial Dynasty, "Blood Venerable" was considered a heretical existence.

His greatest advocacy was to extract the bloodlines of demons and graft them into human bodies, turning all the Divine Martial Dynasty’s civilians into bloodline possessors.

Moreover, he wasn’t just all talk; he actively pursued this and had a large following, taking countless disciples.

If it was just this, it wouldn’t have been too bad; however, the problem was his research methods were extremely cruel, often setting up large-scale experimental fields in major towns using humans for experiments, causing countless civilians and warriors to perish each time.

For this reason, he was classified as one of the wanted criminals on the blacklist by the Divine Martial Dynasty.

After being active for over three thousand years, Blood Venerable’s power was finally completely dismantled, and Blood Venerable was arrested on the spot and executed.

Nevertheless, although Blood Venerable was executed, many among his countless disciples slipped through the net.

Since then, these individuals have continued to operate secretly on the fringes of the Divine Martial Dynasty’s historical stage. Although those disciples have been passed down from generation to generation without any remarkable figures emerging to stir up great chaos, they have continued to exist.

Faang Yoou’an continued, eloquently saying, "Combining historical records, changes in map environment, and other factors, I deduced that the Yin Sha Sect has always coveted what is presumably a ’Blood Nest.’"

"’Blood Nest’?" Wang Shouzhe furrowed his brows slightly and asked, "It sounds unusual. Senior Brother Yoou’an, could you elaborate?"

"’Blood Nest’ is an evil nest factory established by the descendants of Blood Venerable’s disciples who managed to escape, specifically for cultivating Blood Nest Warriors. They’ve always tried to produce more powerful Blood Nest Warriors to overthrow the Divine Martial Dynasty’s rule."

"However, surely Junior Brother Shouzhe you know that the Divine Martial Dynasty is far more powerful than our Daqian Kingdom. Although those remnants of the Blood Venerable have ambitions, they are but like ants trying to overthrow a cart."

"However, while ’Blood Nest’ might not mean much during the Divine Martial Dynasty, in our era, its significance is different. If someone with intentions gets their hands on it, it could lead to a disaster."

"I’ve heard about ’Blood Nest’ too," Junior Sister Lvwei said with interest, "Previously, looking through the Academy’s materials, our Academy has also discovered and explored several Blood Nests. Their techniques are bizarre and cruel, but it cannot be denied that their research into bloodlines is deeply advanced. It’s said that some powerful Blood Nests can even mass-produce Celestial Human Realm Blood Nest Warriors."

"Mass-produce Celestial Human Realm warriors?!" Wang Shouzhe exclaimed in shock, "Junior Sister Lvwei, wouldn’t that be too exaggerated?"

"Indeed, history records from the Divine Martial Dynasty acknowledge the existence of such high-level Blood Nests," Faang Yoou’an remarked, "However, high-level Blood Nests were extremely rare, even during the Divine Martial Dynasty, there weren’t many. The few Blood Nests our Purple Mansion Academy uncovered were ordinary ones, at peak they could mass-produce Spirit Platform Realm Blood Nest Warriors."

"However, the Divine Martial Dynasty has been extinct for ten thousand years, most of those Blood Nests have depleted energy, and there might not be many Blood Nest Warriors left in the cultivation tanks. Even if there are, most would likely be Spirit Platform Realm, with maybe just one or two at the Celestial Human Realm."

On hearing this, Wang Shouzhe roughly understood what the Blood Nest was.

After some thought, he said, "While that’s true, it’s something we can’t be careless about. Senior Brother Yoou’an, I wrote earlier to Binglan Ascendant asking her to deal with Yin Sha Sect’s scoundrels. I’m not sure if she has replied?"

With Wang Shouzhe’s cautious approach to enemies, he naturally wouldn’t hastily proceed without confirming the Blood Nest’s level.

Yin Sha Sect was originally a major enemy of the Purple Mansion Academy. In Wang Shouzhe’s view, as long as the Purple Mansion Academy sent a Purple Mansion Realm Ascendant over, the problem would surely be solved immediately.

As for what good things were in the replica? Wang Shouzhe wasn’t greedy. Given the current prosperity of the family business, with another century or two, although not wealthy enough to rival a country, at least in Longzuo County, their wealth could be recognized.

Why risk going for a replica then?

When Wang Shouzhe mentioned the letter, Faang Yoou’an’s expression became somewhat peculiar.

Helplessly, he said, "My Master entrusted me with a verbal message for you. However, I’m unable to verbally convey it, so I’ll write it down for you."

Saying this, he took out paper and pen, then after some contemplation, wrote in bold strokes the character "Roll"!

Yes, he wrote the word "Roll."

"Pfft~" Liu Ruolan on the side couldn’t help but laugh, covering her mouth, "Husband, you did offend Binglan Ascendant quite a bit at the Purple Mansion Academy before. Getting a verbal message back shows she still values you somewhat."

Wang Shouzhe looked helpless.

Really appreciate her "valuing" me~

Is it necessary for an esteemed Ascendant to be so petty?

"Senior Brother Yoou’an," Wang Shouzhe sighed, "After all, maintaining world peace is part of our duty as the Purple Mansion Academy, right? Even if the Ascendant doesn’t help, there’s no need for such harsh words, right?"

"Junior Brother Shouzhe, that’s not quite right," Faang Yoou’an laughed, "Our Purple Mansion Academy helping the world is based on fellowship, not duty. Furthermore, aren’t you also a Named Direct Disciple of the Academy?"

"Alright, alright~ Rest assured," Faang Yoou’an said confidently, "Even if the Ascendant doesn’t come, there’s still me and your Junior Sister Lvwei, isn’t there? Don’t underestimate me, I’m in the Middle Stage Celestial Human Realm with a Spirit Body, stronger than the average Middle Stage Celestial Human Realm."

When he said this, Faang Yoou’an showed obvious pride, as this was one of the symbols of Celestial Pride.

In the Qi Refining Realm, the Second Layer Bloodline awakens, in the Spirit Platform Realm, the Third Layer awakens, so upon reaching the Celestial Human Realm, one directly has the Fourth-level Spirit Body bloodline.

Such individuals generally tread the Purple Mansion path in the future, and as long as they don’t fall or degrade, there’s a reasonable probability they will become a Purple Mansion Ascendant.

"Senior Brother Yoou’an is quite right," Wang Shouzhe responded blandly, "But even if you are at the Celestial Human Realm, with a Spirit Body level bloodline, you can’t defeat someone at the Purple Mansion Realm. Besides, isn’t everyone a Celestial Pride in a sense?"

Faang Yoou’an’s proud expression froze briefly, then slowly came to realization.

Celestial Pride is indeed rare, but within Ping’an Wang Family, is it really that uncommon?

Wang Luojing, Wang Luqiu, and Wang Lici, who was taken as a treasured disciple by the deputy headmaster, were all students at the Academy; each of them was a Celestial Pride.

And both Wang Shouzhe and his always low-key wife, Liu Ruolan, were also Celestial Prides.

The title of Celestial Pride wasn’t particularly impressive within the Ping’an Wang Family.

In truth, Faang Yoou’an didn’t know that nowadays when Wang Zongchang advanced to the Spirit Platform Realm, he also reached the Third Layer Bloodline. Once he ascends to the Celestial Human Realm, he’ll be a Xunfeng Wind Spirit Body.

Also, Wang Shouzhe’s treasured daughter, her bloodline talent is even more powerful, her future achievements are destined to far surpass those of Faang Yoou’an.

As for wife Liu Ruolan, there’s no need to mention her. Is she just a Celestial Pride? She’s clearly a Great Celestial Pride!

Faang Yoou’an prided himself on reaching the Fourth Layer Bloodline upon reaching the Celestial Human Realm, becoming a Spirit Body.

Yet Liu Ruolan reached the Fourth Layer Bloodline as a Spirit Platform Realm, a perfect Primordial Water Spirit Body.

Such an advanced start, upon reaching the Celestial Human Realm, she could awaken the Fifth Layer Bloodline, in every way looking much stronger than Faang Yoou’an.

Celestial Pride, in Ping’an Wang Family, is just like that~

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