Protect Our Chief

Chapter 980 - 50: Birth of the Young Immortal Kun! The Yian Family Maiden’s Heart Secretly Stirred_2

"Lord Governor, there’s nearly three million in national tax, contributed directly or indirectly by the industries of our Wang Family marriage alliance, including those of the Shouda Trading Company... Is that the kind of tax revenue you expect me to increase by fifty percent?"Taishi An Kang’s old face reddened, and he glared at Wang Shouzhe: "Isn’t it because this County Governor has no other options? Longzuo County is newly established, and naturally lacks the foundation of those older counties. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be eagerly waiting for you to return to discuss this matter."

"Did you cry about it?" Wang Shouzhe asked.

"What?" Taishi An Kang looked bewildered.

Seeing his silly expression, Wang Shouzhe felt helpless: "I mean, have you cried to His Majesty about it? At the very least, filed a petition crying about it?"

"No... As soon as this happened, I thought of coming to you. Who would’ve thought you’d be away in the Outer Domain for so long?" Taishi An Kang complained, "Shouzhe, what did you do to His Majesty? He’s giving you such a predicament?"

"Then go cry." Wang Shouzhe said leisurely while sipping tea, "Go cry in the Upper Capital City, use every connection you can, plead with His Majesty to rescind the order."

"Shouzhe, are you sure doing this will lead His Majesty to rescind the order? Though it’s embarrassing, if it truly works..." Taishi An Kang hesitated.

"Knowing His Majesty’s character, he’s unlikely to rescind the order. The more intensely you cry and stir up trouble, the more pleased and proud he’ll feel." Wang Shouzhe said leisurely.

"You’re suggesting I embarrass myself?" Taishi An Kang felt an urge to hit someone, "Shouzhe, I, Taishi An Kang, have my pride too."

"Lord Governor, don’t rush, listen to me carefully." Wang Shouzhe put down his teacup and explained in detail.

Taishi An Kang’s eyes gradually lit up, and he suddenly slapped his thigh: "How come I didn’t think of this?"

...

In the following days.

The Wang Family continued to host the Longzuo Yan Family with full hospitality. Elders of the Wang Family were responsible for entertaining the elders of the Yan Family, while the youth welcomed the young Yan members. They took the Yan Family’s peers from Ping’an Town to Xin’an Town, then to newly reclaimed Outer Domain lands.

Every location showcased different aspects of the Wang Family, leaving many young people both shocked and impressed.

Gradually, they finally understood why the Wang Family, though merely a Sixth-Grade Noble Family, had even the Fifth-Grade Yan Family seeking them out.

The youngsters had fewer worries and could fully enjoy and appreciate the charisma of the Wang Family. But the pressure was significant for Yu Fei Ancestor and Patriarch Feihong of the Yan Family.

While increasingly sensing the Wang Family’s strength and exceptional foundation, they repeatedly attempted to meet Wang Shouzhe but were continually evaded and refused.

In the luxurious suite of the Wang Family’s hotel for hosting distinguished guests.

The floor-to-ceiling glass windows were bright and clean, offering a good view that captured the entire scenic Zhuwei Lakefront, extremely pleasing to the eye.

But at this moment, as Yu Fei Ancestor and Patriarch Feihong gathered together, they were in no mood to enjoy the scenery.

Both of them looked worried, as if burdened with heavy concerns.

"Ancestor." Yian Feihong’s eyes showed urgency, bowing his hand, "Patriarch Shouzhe has repeatedly evaded meeting us. I’m afraid he has no genuine intention to help our Yan Family. Perhaps we should consider other approaches... Let’s not hang on to a single tree."

"Other approaches?" Yu Fei Ancestor sighed, a deepened shade of gloom between his brows, "Nowadays, with the Wang Family and the Qiaan Family forming a marriage alliance, supporting and sustaining each other, they practically dominate Longzuo County. Our Yan Family’s dignity as a Purple Mansion Family cannot bypass the Wang and Qiaan Families."

"Moreover, County Commander Taishi secretly hinted that we shouldn’t underestimate the Wang Family just because they’re currently a Sixth-Grade Noble Family. The Wang Family now covertly harbors a Tier Seven Primordial Water Cyan Dragon, and conceals a battle puppet at the early Purple Mansion Realm."

"If the critical moment arises, with Ancestor Fire Fox assisting, the Wang Family’s combat strength in the Purple Mansion Realm can reach three! Plus, with the Great Celestial Prides Liyao and Zong’an, the family’s overall combat prowess is already comparable to that of an average Fourth-Grade Noble Family!"

"A Purple Mansion Realm puppet?" Yian Feihong seemed dazed, incredulous, "That item typically can’t be bought even with money, right? Even if available, it would cost sixty million Qian Gold or more. That thing is more valuable than even a Purple Mansion Realm ancestor..."

"Eighty million! It’s said that Prince Anjun and Princess Anjun secretly coordinated, spending eighty million to acquire one from the Gongye Family."

Eighty million!

What a terrifying amount, enough to cultivate two complete Purple Mansion Realm cultivators and more. This sum is astronomical for the current Longzuo Yan Family.

Them purchasing an Infinite Treasure Pill for Yian Shuangshuang relied on pawning significant family assets to barely secure it, along with additionally inviting the Changchun Ascendant and ancestor of Eternal Spring Valley as Protectors, using their Profound Qi to assist Yian Shuangshuang in absorbing the Infinite Treasure Pill.

All of this was to nurture a Celestial Pride-level legitimate daughter to seek allies. Among them, the new influential Changning Wang Family of Longzuo County was the best candidate for a marriage alliance.

After all, the Wang Family’s "foundation is shallow," and still merely a "Sixth-Grade Noble Family," comparatively easier to persuade than those seasoned Fifth-Grade or Fourth-Grade Noble Families.

Most importantly, the Wang Family has two Great Celestial Prides, with unlimited potential. Forming ties with the Wang Family could mean not only preserving their Fifth-Grade status but possibly gradually restoring their glory from the peak period.