Chapter 415: Chapter 97: The Praying Mantis Hunts the Cicada, Yellow Sparrow is Behind (Seeking Monthly Tickets)_2

At once.

Wang Shouzhe sipped the Spirit Tea, and explained the situation clearly and methodically.

Today’s visit to the Zhong Family was not just about reminiscing for Wang Shouzhe.

"This..."

Zhong Wannian’s expression suddenly turned heavy, he never expected this matter to be so deeply entwined, even involving the Blood Nest of the Divine Martial Dynasty.

Even the Xiangyang Ancestor, who had remained silent, opened his slightly old eyes and said, "Patriarch Shouzhe lays out the intelligence one by one, could it be that he wants our Zhong Family to be involved in this matter as well?"

"It’s just a precaution. After all, the matter is happening on the Zhong Family’s territory, and having the Zhong Family involved is naturally better." Wang Shouzhe said calmly, "At present, our side is strong, with two direct disciples from the Academy participating, resolving this matter in normal circumstances is practically a sure thing. If Xiangyang Ancestor joins, there will naturally be benefits for you too."

The Xiangyang Ancestor pondered slightly.

If it were a usual occurrence, Wang Shouzhe asking him to risk the Blood Nest would be flatly refused, even if there were benefits.

After all, a Celestial Human Ancestor is the foundation of an entire family; if anything were to happen, it could drag all the clan members and descendants into trouble.

It is because of this that in a Celestial Human Family with only one Celestial Human Realm Ancestor, the Ancestor rarely steps outside, guarding the family like a stabilizing force, possibly for over a hundred years.

But today the situation is different, with two direct disciples from the Purple Mansion involved, it naturally requires more careful consideration.

"If I am unwilling to make a move, would the Academy use a Summoning Order?" Xiangyang Ancestor frowned slightly.

"You jest, Xiangyang Ancestor." Without waiting for Faang You’an to answer, Wang Shouzhe laughed, "Such a small matter wouldn’t require the use of a Summoning Order. If Xiangyang Ancestor truly doesn’t wish to be involved, you only need to swear to keep this matter secret."

"Ancestor, I think it’s worth trying." Brother Zhong Xingwang suggested, "I have known Patriarch Shouzhe for many years, and I have full confidence in his character and ability. Moreover, Patriarch Shouzhe is more afraid of death than anyone, he wouldn’t act recklessly unless he was extremely confident."

Although Zhong Xingwang comes from the direct lineage, due to his talent and temperament, his position in the family has never been high. However, in the last decade, his status in the family has been rising continuously, just helping the Ping’an Wang Family with black market purchases or sales has brought the family considerable profit.

Moreover, many of the Zhong Family’s island products are now sold with the help of the marriage alliance fleet, and they give considerable benefits due to Zhong Xingwang’s connections.

Therefore, with his continuous achievements, Zhong Xingwang has begun to truly have some of the momentum of a family pillar.

"I have also heard of Patriarch Shouzhe’s reputation." The Xiangyang Ancestor said after considering, "Our Zhong Family can participate in this matter, besides, our fishermen spread across the various seas of the Hundred Islands Guard are the best intelligence network. Additionally, I can join the team as a combat power at the Celestial Human Realm. As for the loot and distribution, I trust in Patriarch Shouzhe’s character."

This matter seems highly assured.

Moreover, by participating, we can gain favor with the two direct disciples from the Academy, expanding the family’s network in the Academy, and further deepening connections with the newly rising Changning Xu Family and the Ping’an Wang Family, making it worth the slight risk.

Furthermore, the Yin Sha Sect’s activities in the Hundred Islands Guard are detrimental to the Zhong Family, a problem that will have to be dealt with sooner or later.

"In this way, our team’s overall strength should be completely secure." Wang Shouzhe raised the Spirit Tea, "I toast with tea instead of wine, wishing our operation every success."

Faang You’an was truly impressed with Wang Shouzhe, he managed to recruit a seasoned Celestial Human Realm cultivator with just a few words. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

As the Xiangyang Ancestor was no ordinary figure. He wasn’t like a newly ascended and still unstable Beichen Ancestor, lacking even a Magical Treasure.

The Hundred Islands Guard mainly deals with black market trades, the Zhong Family has handled an unknown number of treasures over time. Over time, it would inevitably accumulate a profound foundation for the Zhong Family.

Who knows what cards the nearly three hundred-year-old Xiangyang Ancestor holds?

Nevertheless, having a powerful Ancestor join the team naturally made Faang You’an more at ease.

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Outer Sea.

The smoke-like waves are boundless, cloud layers and sea vast.

The Outer Sea sky seemed even bluer than the Inner Sea, pure and clear, like blue jade. The sea breeze lifted wave after wave, the surf rolled over, fish leapt in the wind, and the cries of sea birds echoed from afar, truly vibrant and beautiful as a painting.

However, beneath this beautiful exterior lies the turbulent and perilous Outer Sea.

The fierce wind sweeping over the sea was large and swift, churning the waves that could instantly capsize smaller fishing boats. Under the sea surface, powerful vicious beasts lurked ever ready to emerge, shattering and overturning passing ships.

Yet even so, it couldn’t extinguish the human passion for exploring the seas.

Currently, in this vast sea, there was a fleet daringly traversing the wind and waves.

These were three massive sea ships made from century-old Spiritual Oak, exceptionally sturdy, like maritime fortresses.

However, the condition of these three ships was not great, one had a broken mast, and the surfaces of the other two were pitted and rough-looking, with noticeably different-colored wood in several spots, clearly later repairs.