Protect Our Clan Leader

Chapter 231: Chapter 22 Lament! How Unfair is the Heaven_3

“Fine, fine,” Wang Xiaozheng hurriedly said, eager to escort Wang Shouyue back to the carriage.

Yet, Wang Shouyue, after regaining his senses, felt unusually agitated alongside the shock.

A much anticipated show-off of superiority, had ended in such a tragic spectacle.

He seemed to want to salvage some pride.

His brain whirred quickly, “You know about cement and foreign glass, right? These are all new products brought in from overseas. Cement, in particular, is much more functional than oyster cement. In our Longzuo County, many prominent families have already begun using cement for their construction. Even our family, has built a martial training arena with cement. The ground is as smooth as mirror and much better than bluestone.”

Indeed, even though cement is much cheaper than oyster cement, it is still a luxury to use it for ground construction. No wonder Wang Shouyue was somewhat boasting about it.

“This…” Wang Shouye looked helpless and quietly reminded, “Brother Shouyue, look at the road.”

The road?

Upon looking, Wang Shouyue’s face changed from shock to disbelief. His handsome face contorted, and his lips quivered non-stop.

How could this be possible?

Was the whole road made of cement?

Beads of sweat rolled relentlessly from his forehead.

Now he understood why the journey in the carriage felt so smooth and silky, much more than on a cobblestone road.

He hadn’t given it much thought before.

It was extravagant enough to use cement to build a training ground, but to use it for a road…

How wealthy must the Wang family be?

Internally, Wang Shouyue was grimacing.

The key part was his boast had turned into a laughingstock, his face burning in embarrassment.

Wang Xiaozheng silently watched the entire episode unfold.

Although the wheat seeds, rice seeds and cement roads unveiled by the Wang family also shocked him equally.

However, he had warned Wang Shouyue that every competitor was formidable and to proceed with caution while on a journey.

But the boy never took his words seriously.

Well, it’s a good lesson to learn. This will spur his growth.

Afterward, Wang Shouyue spoke more carefully. Whenever he encountered something unfamiliar, he would observe it closely first before asking about it.

As they continued on their way.

Wang Xiaozheng and Wang Shouyue’s belief were continuously challenged.

Zhuwei Manor, commercial plaza, and a Level Three aquatic spirit beast playing energetically with a bunch of kids by the lake.

All these things seemed inconceivable to them.

After a long journey, they finally arrived at the main residence.

For the two visitors from the Longzuo Wang family, especially Wang Shouyue, they entered a state of complete shock. He felt as if he were the poor relation from a county town visiting his rich relatives in Ping’an Town.

As for Wang Xiaozheng, he was equally uneasy.

He had brought gifts worth two thousand Qian Gold, believing it to be sufficient. But now, he feared it might not be up to the mark. What was he to do?

In the meantime.

Wang Shouzhe, who had received the information early, had already returned from the research center. Following discussion with Longyan and Xiaohan Ancestors, it was decided that Wang Shouzhe and Ancestor Xiaohan would receive the guests from Longzuo.

Wang Shouzhe, in keeping with decorum, waited outside the main gate.

Upon seeing the two guests depart from the carriage, he approached them with a cheerful smile, “Ancestor Xiaozheng and Brother Shouyue, it is an honor to have you here. Please forgive my tardiness in welcoming you.”

Wang Luotong had arrived earlier and had informed Wang Shouzhe.

The two men from the Longzuo Wang family immediately pulled themselves together and turned their gaze to Wang Shouzhe. The transformations in Ping’an Town, as they heard from many sources, all seemed to be attributed to his efforts.

This definitely piqued the curiosity of the two men from the Longzuo Wang family towards Wang Shouzhe.

While Wang Shouzhe was looking at Wang Shouyue, he too was being observed by Wang Shouyue.

Their eyes met.

“Oh?” Wang Shouzhe internally nodded, worthy of the Longzuo Wang family, this young lad is rather promising.

He can’t be more than twenty-one or twenty-two, right?

Having already reached the Peak Level Seven of Vital Energy Refining Realm, such a person will most likely become a core disciple in the Purple Abode Academic Palace.

Indeed, this boy is commendable, with great potential for advancement.

On the other hand, Wang Shouyue was unable to discern Wang Shouzhe’s cultivation strength. But this wasn’t surprising considering Shouzhe’s age and superior skills.

However, he speculated, Wang Shouzhe should be around the age of twenty-six or twenty-seven, about four-five years older than him, which would put his reasonable guess of Shouzhe’s cultivation at a High Level Eight to Peak Level Eight of Vital Energy Refining Realm.

Since Wang Shouzhe had an outstanding reputation, he revised his estimation upward.

He guessed that Shouzhe might be at the Early Section of Level Nine. Yes, it should be about right and it couldn’t possibly be any higher.

He secretly pondered, with enough effort, he might have a chance to catch up.

Filled with these thoughts, Wang Shouyue regained his confidence somewhat.

“Hmm? Grandfather, what’s wrong with your face?” Suddenly, Wang Shouyue noticed Wang Xiaozheng’s astonished face and immediately asked anxiously, “Grandfather, don’t tell me, he has already reached Mid Level Nine?”

Wang Xiaozheng’s expression gradually changed from shock to a bitter smile as he uttered three words.

“Can’t! See! Through!”

Can’t see through?

Instantly, Zhang Shouyue’s face paled. His steps faltered. He was in a daze as he was ushered in and seated for the welcoming banquet.

His mind was filled with those three words, ‘can’t see through.’

Which signified a conclusion.

It indicated that his cultivation was at least on par with his grandfather who had already reached the Spirit Platform Realm.

Oh, God, are you set on trifling with me, Wang Shouyue?

“Fourth Uncle, Fourth Uncle!” At the smell of the welcoming banquet, Wang Licui miraculously appeared in the reception hall, sniffing and perfectly at ease, “I heard you’re entertaining an important guest, why didn’t you allow me to accompany you?”

Wang Shouzhe wiped a cold sweat. Didn’t he find a way to keep her away earlier? How did she show up here? He immediately replied, “Licui, there’s nothing necessary for you here, I’ll invite you for a meal later.”

Wang Licui immediately displayed a pitiful face, just like an abandoned puppy.

Eh? This girl seems easy-going and chubby, and doesn’t seem to be particularly formidable. Wang Shouyue, whose confidence was trampled on, perked up and suggested, “Brother Shouzhe, we’re all family. Let’s eat together.”

At least having someone who doesn’t seem formidable around would ease his battered spirit.

It might even have a healing effect.

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