Protect Our Clan Leader

Chapter 1638: Chapter 110: Young Master Shou Ye Saves Me

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“I just happened to come to Beizhou’s Muxian City to take care of some business when I heard the name of the ’White Clothed Phoenix King’ Wang Ningyu.” Wang Shouye chuckled and said, “What a coincidence, it let me catch quite a show. That entrance of yours was pretty well-designed. Linglong Ice Phoenix Thousand-Fold Feathers, a suspected Exiled Immortal descending from the horizon. If I were a young lady, I’d probably be captivated by you too.”

“Your teasing, your teasing, Seventh Grand Elder, please don’t tease.” Wang Ningyu was so embarrassed he wanted to crawl into a hole, “It’s not like I had a choice; it was just to complete the task given by the Old Ancestor Shouzhe.”

“It’s quite alright. Young people ought to be full of energy and vitality. Both of you are just over a hundred years old, right? It’s long overdue for you to marry and have children, contributing to your family. Take this opportunity to pick someone you like and bring her home.” Wang Shouye praised them, then suddenly asked, “By the way, I heard neither of you have graduated from the High Clan School yet?”

Wang Anyuan and Wang Ningyu instantly looked utterly embarrassed.

Seventh Grand Elder, could you not point out these sore spots?

Finally getting a chance to leave the country, travel around, gain a bit of fame and flirt with some ladies, we were having such a good time—and now here you are, pouring cold water over us.

“You two need to work harder, set a good example for your children. Otherwise, if you end up attending High Clan School together with your kids in the future, wouldn’t that be embarrassing?” Wang Shouye said earnestly, with the authoritative tone of a senior family member. “Back when I attended Clan School, oh, how dedicated I was! And now both of you, over a hundred years old and not yet graduated… sigh~~”

“Yes, yes, Seventh Grand Elder, your reprimands are entirely valid. When we return, we will definitely study hard.” Anyuan and Ningyu were as awkward as could be, while inwardly venting their frustration.

Back when you attended Clan School, what was it even like? And what’s it like now? Couldn’t you at least acknowledge the difference?

Especially with today’s High Clan School, where the knowledge system keeps expanding year after year. If you fall a little behind, you can’t keep up with the evolution of knowledge.

After finishing his lecture to the two juniors, Wang Shouye finally turned politely to Sheng Commandery Prince and cupped his hands respectfully. “Sheng Commandery Prince, it’s been quite some time. Your demeanor is even more distinguished than it used to be.”

Sheng Commandery Prince hurriedly returned the courtesy with solemnity. “Pill King Senior, you speak too highly of me. Compared to your unparalleled elegance, Shengjun falls far short.”

While Sheng Commandery Prince was Emperor Zi’an’s eldest son, he did not dare to act arrogant in front of Wang Shouye.

Not only was Wang Shouye Wang Shouzhe’s seventh younger brother, but he was also the renowned Pill King of Da Qian. His achievements in Da Qian’s alchemy field were second only to the Profound Pill Enlightened One of Lingyun Holy Ground. Many people predicted that Wang Shouye had a great chance of becoming Da Qian’s greatest alchemist in the future.

Thus, although their cultivation bases were similar, Sheng Commandery Prince held immense respect for Wang Shouye.

The two exchanged pleasantries and soon sat down to chat idly with each other.

At the same time Wang Shouye was reuniting with his two juniors,

in another luxurious private box in Qiu Huang Tower,

two impeccably dressed young men, both possessing striking appearances and noble auras, sat across from each other, sipping tea and discussing matters.

Had anyone else been present, they would have instantly recognized these two as the current prodigies of Wei King’s Mansion: Wei Donglai and Wei Yuansheng. The former held first place on the Purple Abode Elite Ranking, while the latter dominated the Celestial Being Elite Ranking—truly at the pinnacle of fame and glory.

Despite a near-century age gap, both appeared equally youthful and handsome, carrying an air of extraordinary sophistication and effortless poise.

The elder of the two, Wei Donglai, slowly sipped his Spiritual Tea and said, “I never expected that Wang Ningyu would be so tricky to deal with. Even the Little Saint Master Jiang Yuanwu could only manage a draw with him. This complicates matters.”

“Uncle, rest assured, Yuan Sheng will give it his all to defeat them,” Wei Yuansheng said confidently, raising his sword-like brows. “I won’t tarnish the reputation of Wei King’s Mansion, and I certainly won’t delay your grand plan to marry Duchess of Luo Jia.”

“Can you guarantee absolute success?” Wei Donglai asked, squinting.

“Although the nicknames ’Lonely Sword Saint’ and ’White Clothed Phoenix King’ might be a bit exaggerated, their strength is genuine. If you ask whether I can guarantee victory…” Wei Yuansheng hesitated briefly. “Yuan Sheng can only say that I will do my utmost.”

“That won’t do. This matter is of utmost importance. You must not only win but do so decisively.” A trace of coldness flickered through Wei Donglai’s eyes. “The Emperor’s public reasoning for allowing Duchess of Luo Jia to freely choose her spouse is to indulge her with more options. But everyone knows he’s just using this opportunity to weaken Wei King’s Mansion.”

“Duchess of Luo Jia’s talent is extraordinary, rivaling yours and mine, and her reputation throughout Da Zhou is unparalleled. Originally, everyone believed that only I, Wei Donglai, was deserving of her. Even our Old Ancestor personally proposed the match to the Emperor. Should she end up with another family, it would deal a massive blow to the prestige of Wei King’s Mansion.”

“Then, Uncle, what do you intend?” Wei Yuansheng asked, slightly bowing his head.

“In exceptional times, we must take exceptional measures. Since the Emperor uses her marriage to suppress Wei King’s Mansion, don’t blame us for turning this around to our advantage, making him lose both the bride and face.” Wei Donglai’s expression turned eerie. “If we thoroughly crush everyone, then unless the Imperial Household is prepared to completely break ties with Wei King’s Mansion, Duchess of Luo Jia will have no choice but to pick me. Yuan Sheng, the time has come to use your trump card.”

“Uncle!” Wei Yuansheng’s face shifted, his tone urgent. “That trick comes at a great cost to me—it could damage my cultivation foundation!”

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