Protect Our Chief-Chapter 644 - 69: Stability First! Shouzhe’s Decision

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"How does Senior Tianyan know this?" Wang Shouzhe calmly drank his tea.

Another senior?

Tianyan Fairy’s eyes were filled with resentment.

This fairy ignored her dignity, rushed over as soon as she got some intelligence to butter you up, yet you keep calling me senior...

"Although Zuoqiu Qingyun is not the direct lineage of the Zuoqiu Family, he ranks among the top in the direct vein members. This is not merely because among his direct ancestors there was a Purple Mansion Ascendant, but there are other deeper reasons." Tianyan Fairy took a deep breath and explained seriously, "Fourth-Grade Noble Families are different from ordinary families. Their strongest trait is that after generations of bloodline optimization, the bloodline talent of the descendants is generally very high."

"Plus, with their large population base, each generation has a considerable number of young people born with middle-grade bloodline. Among them are many outstanding ones, innately middle grade B, or even rare middle grade A bloodline, which we often call ’Little Celestial Pride’."

"If such individuals are in the Qi Refining Realm, first using one or two Bone Marrow Purify Pills to elevate their bloodline, and then taking an Infinite Treasure Pill, there is a great possibility for their bloodline to transform into upper grade C, making them quite formidable even among Celestial Prides."

"Zuoqiu Qingyun’s innate bloodline was only middle-grade C, barely reaching Little Celestial Pride level after consuming a Bone Marrow Purify Pill thanks to the blessings of his ancestors, and thus was excluded from the Celestial Pride cultivation sequence by the family. In Qeng’an Academy, he is merely an average core disciple." Tianyan Fairy recounted very thoroughly, "Unexpectedly, a few years ago, Zuoqiu Qingyun’s luck soared, allegedly from obtaining some ancient relic, causing his bloodline to instantly rise to upper grade C, only half a step away from upper grade B."

"This is why Zuoqiu Qingyun wants to purchase the Infinite Treasure Pill. He wishes to impact the upper grade B bloodline. If successful, his ranking in the Celestial Pride sequence would be advanced significantly, with limitless future prospects."

Wang Shouzhe frowned slightly: "Listening to Senior Tianyan, it seems the Celestial Prides of the Purple Mansion Families are almost never innate Celestial Prides? They are all elevated through improving their bloodline afterwards?"

"Innate Celestial Pride? That means being born with an upper-grade bloodline, naturally awakening the second layer bloodline..." Tianyan Fairy’s expression suddenly became extremely stern, "Such bloodline talent usually only comes from families of third-grade or above. The family would have a series of cultivation plans for innate Celestial Pride, aiming to cultivate them to the third layer bloodline level in the Qi Cultivation Realm at all costs, achieving top-grade talent. Such individuals, once they ascend to the Spirit Platform Realm, would awaken the fourth layer Spirit Body as a Great Celestial Pride~"

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Wang Shouzhe was quite speechless.

Unexpectedly, innate upper-grade bloodline is so rare.

His wife, Liua Ruolan, was truly a rare exception. Even before birth, she became upper grade A bloodline thanks to an Innate Daoist Embryo Spirit Species.

The daughter born, Wang Liyao, was also directly upper grade B bloodline.

According to Tianyan, with Ruolan and Liyao’s bloodline levels, even in third- or second-grade noble families, they would be highly regarded. Because with such bloodlines, as long as resources are willing to be expended, reaching the Great Celestial Pride level is almost guaranteed.

Indeed, Liua Ruolan and Wang Liyao didn’t even have to exert much effort to become Great Celestial Prides. Especially his wife Liua Ruolan, who left Wang Shouzhe scratching his head, absorbed some energies of the Primordial Water Spirit Pearl and inexplicably became a Great Celestial Pride.

Moreover, she has always been very lax on the path of cultivation, dedicating most of her energy to their children. Yet even with such a lackadaisical attitude towards cultivation, she still surpasses him by a tier...

This makes Wang Shouzhe suspect whether this so-called "Great Celestial Pride" "Top-Grade Talent" is really her limit?

"Senior Tianyan seems very knowledgeable." Wang Shouzhe showed her more courtesy, cupped his hands and asked, "What is the talent above top-grade talent?"

"?" Tianyan Fairy glanced at him, "Young Master Shouzhe, you really dare to dream. This is a taboo subject. Well, well~ I’ll tell you the truth. Above top-grade talent is the ’Innate Spiritual Body’ talent, referring to the terrifying talent capable of reaching the fourth-level spiritual body in the Qi Cultivation Realm. But in fact, the limit of us Daqian humans is to achieve third-layer bloodline in Qi Cultivation Realm and fourth-level Spirit Body in Spirit Platform Realm."

"Unless you possess extremely special treasures and opportunities, it’s virtually impossible to reach the innate spiritual body level." Tianyan Fairy hesitated slightly, but still spoke softly, "Actually, currently in Daqian, there are supposedly two ways to attain innate spiritual body level, both extremely challenging. This involves the struggle for Daqian Kingdom’s fortune and the competition for Saint Land legacy. Those qualified to contend for the legacy are called ’Quasi-crown prince,’ while the latter is called ’Quasi-Saint Son!’"

"To become a ’Quasi-crown prince,’ there are three conditions. One, the bloodline of the imperial family, two, cultivation in the Purple Mansion Realm, three, achieving top-grade A talent, that is, an elite among the Great Celestial Prides!"

"Young Master Shouzhe has previously interacted with Long Wuji, so presumably you understand that now the Emperor Road has appeared... In the coming centuries, it will certainly be an era of great dynamism and opportunity." Tianyan Fairy’s eyes sparkled with an unusual light, "The sooner you take a stand..."

"Senior, be cautious with your words." Wang Shouzhe interrupted her, his gaze serious, "My Changning Wang Family is merely a small seventh-grade noble family. The struggle involving the celestial family is far too significant, and my Wang Family cannot be involved."

Wang Shouzhe finally understood why Tianyan Fairy targeted him.

It must be that Tianyan Fairy is someone of a "Quasi-crown prince," and probably not allied with Long Wuji. This is the consequence of the family’s rapid development, coupled with those excellent children in the Academy.

Especially with Wang Liyao, the exposure of this Great Celestial Pride made the potential of Changning Wang Family suddenly immeasurable. This is why the Wang Family entered the sight of these upper-level forces.

Honestly, they just want to draw the Wang Family in to win over Liyao, this Great Celestial Pride, to add a bargaining chip for the future struggle for the position of Emperor’s Son.

But the struggle over the Emperor’s position is indeed too perilous.

Not to mention a small seventh-grade noble family like Wang Family, even a fifth-grade noble family, if caught in such a whirlpool, could end up shattered if things go wrong.

Seeing Wang Shouzhe’s resolute refusal, a hint of disappointment flashed in Tianyan Fairy’s eyes.

Although Changning Wang Family is currently only seventh-grade, solely based on Liyao being a Great Celestial Pride, their future prospects are already limitless.

Moreover, the potential of the Wang Family itself is considerable, with several suspected Celestial Prides within the clan. In terms of value and potential, they exceed typical fifth-grade noble families.

"Young Master Shouzhe’s prudence is admirable to Tianyan." Tianyan Fairy’s bright eyes on the veil revealed a hint of sternness, "The struggle for Emperor’s Son will certainly affect everything involved. Noble families of fifth-grade and above rarely escape being swept into the vortex. I hope Young Master Shouzhe, while observing, will make an early decision to avoid becoming cannon fodder caught in the cracks."

"Thank you for the fairy’s advice." Wang Shouzhe nodded and bowed in return.

He was also clear-minded, for some opportunists, the earlier they join, the greater the benefits if they win in the future, and the family could soar because of it.

However, Wang Family has its own development plan, and it is not wise to get prematurely involved in the struggle for the Emperor’s Son.

If one day they inevitably end up caught in it, it must be after making thorough preparations, rather than being passive as they are now.

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