Chapter 221: Chapter 19: Unmatched Talent! The True Power of Shouzhe’s Triple Bloodline
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Ancestor Longyan was slightly taken aback, thinking that Wang Shouzhe’s words made quite a bit of sense.
However, wasn’t it precisely because Ancestor Zhoubo was running around for the Changning Guard in those years that the Wang Family was spared from a devastating blow? How does one explain that?
Truly, it’s something one can’t figure out.
After pondering, Ancestor Longyan said: "Our Ping’an Wang Family has been under the care of the Longzuo Wang Family since the time of the branch-off. After all, so many cultivation techniques of the family were brought out by the Longzuo Wang Family, which is already a favor."
"And subsequently, when our Ping’an Wang Family fell into hardship, the Longzuo Wang Family also stepped up to express their stance and squeezed out some resources for us."
"Shouzhe, when you go to the Academy this time, you have to pass through the Commandery anyway. Just take this opportunity to visit Ancestor Zhoubo for me, firstly to thank him for his years of favor, and secondly to inquire about what happened back then."
"Ancestor wants me to do this; naturally, there’s no problem." Wang Shouzhe thought for a moment, then cupped his hands and said, "However, it would be best if Ancestor goes with me for the academy visit next year. Binglan Ascendant has shown favor to Ancestor; regardless of whether Ancestor wants to re-enter the sect, this matter ultimately needs to be resolved, and it has to be you personally who shows up."
"This?" Ancestor Longyan was slightly embarrassed.
It’s been sixty years; this issue has always been a hurdle in her heart. She has never dared to face it directly and has a bit of an avoidance mentality.
But Shouzhe’s words were right.
No matter what, she must personally show up to settle it, even if it means facing reprimand from Master, which might, in turn, bring her inner relief.
After thinking it over carefully, Ancestor Longyan finally decided: "Okay, I will go with Shouzhe to the Academy, to see Master and ask for her punishment."
Seeing Ancestor Longyan agree, Wang Shouzhe finally breathed a sigh of relief.
It was evident that Binglan Ascendant was quite a person who cherished old relationships. If Ancestor Longyan did not go, trying to curry favor would undoubtedly be an absurd dream.
Moreover, Wang Shouzhe deeply suspected.
With the strength of the Longzuo Wang Family at that time, who even struggled with celestial human transition, it would be hardly sufficient to settle this matter.
Maybe Binglan Ascendant was secretly manipulating from behind?
This is not an impossible scenario.
After all, Ancestor Xuanfu had said so. For decades, Binglan Ascendant repeatedly mentioned Ancestor Longyan. Such attentiveness would not have been consistent with completely ignoring the situation then.
Of course, speculating wildly here is pointless; everything will be clear when they go to Longzuo County and Purple Mansion Academy next year.
After agreeing on this matter, Wang Shouzhe turned to Wang Luqiu and Wang Luojing, the two young girls, and asked: "Have you two thought it over?"
Wang Luqiu considered for a moment and said: "Since Ancestor Xuanfu has already mentioned that the Academy will not prohibit disciples from interacting with family, it’s just not allowing disciples to stay at home for long periods. If that’s the case, I have no worries."
"Anyway, I never thought about inheriting the Wang Race, so let Fourth Brother continue leading the family; he manages it quite well."
Perhaps Wang Luqiu was a bit rebellious, but her feelings for the family were very deep. She had aspirations, but she didn’t want to completely break away from the family.
But that latter half of the sentence made Wang Shouzhe break a sweat, as if to say, as if you wanted to inherit the family you have a share, thank you for letting me continue to be the head, and also thank you for saying I’m managing it well.
"Besides, as long as the Academy can let me see a broader world, step onto a bigger stage, I am willing to try. The best would be opportunities to fight every day." Wang Luqiu’s eyes sparkled with excitement and longing.
It was evident that Wang Luqiu was still very curious about Purple Mansion Academy. After all, Purple Mansion Academy’s reputation was too great, and everyone considered entering the Academy a great honor.
But Wang Luojing said, "Fourth Brother, since we’re going to the Academy next spring anyway. At that time, I’ll go and take a look. If it seems promising and the conditions can be negotiated, I wouldn’t mind trying it."
This little girl indeed had big ideas. She hadn’t even entered the Academy yet and wanted to negotiate terms with them.
However, Wang Shouzhe, on the contrary, approved of her approach, thoughtful and deliberate, planning before acting, rather than acting on impulse and preference.
As soon as Wang Luojing finished her statement, Wang Luqiu was immediately displeased. She said, "Then I’ll also take a look next year and evaluate it."
This statement made Ancestor Xuanfu amused and exasperated.
The moves of these Wang Family people, truly, one was more presumptuous than the other.
What kind of place is the Purple Mansion Academy?
It’s the academy where countless young geniuses in Longzuo County are desperate to get into.
Many families go to great lengths to send their children to Purple Mansion Academy. Some powerful families even go as far as using connections and backdoors to get their children in.
Yet here they are.
EITHER THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT BEING TOO TIRED, OR THEY PLAN TO ONLY GO IF THERE’S FOOD, OR THEY SIMPLY WANT TO ASSESS THE ACADEMY AND NEGOTIATE TERMS.
From top to bottom.
It’s probably all thanks to that rascal Wang Shouzhe’s influence.
But there is no choice.
Who let the Wang Family be so impressive now? Every child has extraordinary bloodlines, each one has the demeanor of a direct disciple, a Purple Mansion Seed.
Even if they truly negotiate terms with the Academy, it’s not impossible to do.
Oh well, oh well, let’s just take them to have a look first. Whether it works out in the end isn’t up to her, Liua Xuanfu, to decide.
Things were settled.
Everyone was preparing to leave, and Wang Shouzhe casually tried probing Ancestor Longyan: "Ancestor, Zhong Xingwang, Brother Zhong is here. Would the Ancestor be inclined to meet him?"
Indeed, Ancestor Longyan raised an eyebrow and coldly said, "Let him come if he’s coming; what does it have to do with me? Every year during the New Year, doesn’t he come to our house to mooch a meal? And he never pays for it!"