Protect Our Chief

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Currently, the Wang Family has entered a rare period of peaceful development, allowing them to gradually consolidate their gains. It’s not wise to get involved in the disputes between other noble families at this time.

Therefore, Wang Shouzhe smiled even more politely at the two: "Both the Tuoba Family and the Tantai Family are powerful families among the Six Southern Guards. For the Changning Wang Family to be able to get closer and learn from two big brothers is indeed an honor."

He naturally expressed his stance.

Upon hearing this, Tuoba Gaozhan and Tantai Yongyi were both a bit disappointed.

However, they also understood that with their current relationship, it wasn’t realistic to expect the Changning Wang Family to choose sides.

Yet, neither of them wanted to unnecessarily offend the Wang Family and push them into the other’s camp. Immediately, the two patriarchs became even more enthusiastic towards Wang Shouzhe.

Wang Shouzhe naturally handled the situation by being diplomatic, navigating back and forth with the intention of offending neither party, becoming as adaptable as an old hand, impervious to persuasion.

This left the two patriarchs with a sense of helplessness, akin to a "dog biting a hedgehog, with nowhere to start."

Both of them raised their evaluation of Wang Shouzhe in their hearts.

Although this young man was not yet forty, his way of handling affairs was so seasoned that he shouldn’t be underestimated. The current state of the Changning Wang Family is clearly not due to luck.

Subsequently, the Hundred Treasures Pavilion gradually became bustling, with some Celestial Human Families from near and far coming to occupy the various private rooms.

What made Wang Shouzhe frown slightly was that, besides the more formidable Celestial Human Families from the Six Southern Guards, there were also those from Langyou Guard, Chuyun Guard, and New City Guard, who had come a long way to participate in the auction.

This was a rather unusual scene.

After all, within the entire Longzuo County, the Six Southern Guards area is considered a "newly developed" region, and compared to the central or eastern areas, it clearly has less accumulated heritage and overall weaker strength.

Unless there was something particularly appealing, it was rare for Celestial Human Families from other guards to travel such a long distance just to purchase items.

Could it be for the Middle-Grade Magical Treasure, the Purple Thunder Sword?

But that doesn’t seem right either~

Although Middle-Grade Magical Treasures are rare and precious, they shouldn’t cause so many Celestial Human Families to come and compete.

Could it be that there’s a treasure in this auction that he’s unaware of? That can’t be, as a key customer of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion, he must have received the auction catalog in advance...

The auction catalog listed the most precious item as the Purple Thunder Sword, with a starting price of forty-five thousand Qian Gold, which was also Wang Shouzhe’s main target this time.

"Patriarch Shouzhe, are you puzzled as to why noble families from other regions have come here?" Tuoba Gaozhan observed and then spoke, "The reason is actually quite simple; it’s because there is a bottle of ’Earth Mother Spirit Liquid’ among the auction items this time."

"Earth Mother Spirit Liquid?" Wang Shouzhe frowned and said, "I recall that the auction catalog mentioned this as one of the raw materials for several precious Fifth-Grade Spirit Pills, with a starting price of only ten thousand Qian Gold. Is it worth their long journey?"

"Although the Earth Mother Spirit Liquid is a rare and valuable Heavenly and Earthly Treasure, it normally wouldn’t attract too many people, as most people wouldn’t refine high-grade elixirs." Tantai Yongyi said, "However, there are rumors that Master Dan Ding is preparing to take on a few apprentices. Many come to buy the Earth Mother Spirit Liquid, hoping to use it as a gift to establish a relationship with Master Dan Ding."

Before he finished speaking, Tuoba Gaozhan immediately interjected: "A few months ago, Master Dan Ding announced that he wanted to acquire Earth Mother Spirit Liquid. The families coming now likely have clansmen with decent alchemy talent."

Master Dan Ding?

Wang Shouzhe had heard of this prominent figure.

It’s said that this person came from a loose cultivator background. In his youth, he accidentally obtained an alchemy heritage and, after enduring countless hardships, finally ascended to become an Ascendant.

However, he loves to travel everywhere, like a free and unattached individual, making it difficult for ordinary families to establish a connection with him.

Referring to this matter, Wang Shouzhe felt a slight movement in his heart.

His younger brother, Wang Shouye, was also on the path of alchemy. Originally, his talent was rather average, but Wang Shouzhe had given him a Wedding Robe Blood Gu. Not long ago, with his peak Qi Refining Realm strength, he passed the second stage of the Divine Martial Dynasty’s trial dungeon, obtaining a Celestial Spirit Pill and a Basic Talent Improvement Liquid.

With these two items, his bloodline has awakened to the Second Layer, and he is now considered a "Celestial Pride."

However, Wang Shouye is obsessed with alchemy and doesn’t hone his combat abilities enough; he hasn’t even obtained an Upper-Grade Spiritual Artifact.

Currently, he should be attempting to break through to the Spirit Platform Realm.

Once he succeeds, he will be able to awaken the Third Layer of the Li Fire Bloodline. With such talent, staying in the Changning Xu’s Pill Workshop is already considered a waste.

Originally, Wang Shouzhe was considering, when sending his daughter to the Academy this time, to inquire about finding a suitable master for Wang Shouye.

Unexpectedly, this opportunity has presented itself like a pillow arriving under his head just as he wanted to sleep.

The Earth Mother Spirit Liquid, is it?

Wang Shouzhe’s eyes narrowed slightly as he formulated some plans.

Soon, the auction officially began.

Because this auction was quite grand, the person hosting it was an elder in the Celestial Human Realm.

"I’m sure all you esteemed guests are aware of our rules at the Hundred Treasures Pavilion." He said sternly, "During the auction, threatening other customers is prohibited, as is arbitrarily raising bids only to abandon them later. I won’t elaborate further. The first item is the Cold Crystal Spear, a Lower-Grade Profound Ice Spiritual Artifact, starting at twenty-six thousand Qian Gold."

As soon as he finished speaking, the sound of bids immediately rose from below.