Protect Our Patriarch-Chapter 97Book 5: : Wang’s Clan Nursing Home plans to start

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Of course, he was happy.

Looking at his adorable and beautiful little daughter, Wang Shouzhe felt an indescribable sense of happiness, especially a sense of relief as if a huge stone had been lifted from his heart.

The cautionary tale of Senior Brother Jinshan was still fresh in his mind. He was worried that something unexpected might happen to Lixian at the critical moment of her transformation. If the daughter he had painstakingly raised for so many years suddenly turned into a son, he feared his heart wouldn't be able to take it.

Fortunately, although Lixian was a bit mischievous on ordinary days, she had always been a pure girl at heart from childhood to adulthood. At the critical moment, she finally proved reliable.

"My little darling Xian'er is just as beautiful as I imagined," Wang Shouzhe pinched her cheek and ruffled her hair, overjoyed. "Kun'er has also been working hard on his studies recently. He'll likely pass the entrance exam this time. You can go home and keep him company, and next year you can both enter the Advanced Clan School together."

Advanced! Clan! School!

For Lixian, the Intermediate Clan School was already like purgatory. The word "Advanced" exploded like a bomb in her tender heart.

In an instant, Wang Lixian's chubby little face stiffened, her small mouth quivered, and tears streamed down uncontrollably.

Father, it's such a wonderful day for my transformation. Can you not bring up such depressing topics?

"Congratulations, Shouzhe, congratulations, Lixian." The Chaoyang King and his wife flew over to offer their congratulations.

To celebrate Lixian's transformation, the Chaoyang King naturally brought a gift. "Shouzhe, I didn't bring many Divine Spirit Artifacts with me this time, so I'll just give some Immortal Crystals as a red envelope. You can buy some daily necessities for Lixian later."

As he spoke, eight spiritual stones appeared in Wang Shouzhe's hand. Each stone was the size of a baby's fist, crystal clear and filled with abundant spiritual energy.

Top-grade spiritual stones! Each one was worth millions of Immortal Crystals.

The Chaoyang King casually gave eight top-grade spiritual stones, enough to buy two Divine Spirit Artifacts. Such a powerful figure at the peak of the late Void Realm was indeed far wealthier than a poor Void Realm cultivator like True Lord Yuling.

In just a few days, the Chaoyang King had already showered the Wang Clan with a pile of gifts, unlike True Lord Yuling, who was always thinking about how to take advantage.

At the same time, Emperor Longchang also arrived in the air with Holy Master Jiang.

As soon as he landed, he exclaimed, "Xian'er, my precious granddaughter, come, let your Emperor Grandpa have a good look at you. You're truly beautiful."

"……"

Wang Shouzhe was speechless. His Majesty really knew how to seize opportunities to take advantage.

As elders who usually benefited from Lixian's immortal spirit energy, the two Void Realm figures naturally had to give promotion gifts.

However, both of them were too poor. Holy Master Jiang at least managed to scrape together a million Immortal Crystals, but when it came to Emperor Longchang, he simply handed Wang Shouzhe an IOU for three million Immortal Crystals...

According to him, he originally thought Xian'er wouldn't advance for decades, so he hadn't saved up in time. He could only let the Wang Clan's treasury cover it for now, and he'd repay it slowly later.

After "giving" the gift, Longchang began to chatter with Jiang Zhencang, "Old Jiang, we poor old men at the early Void Realm aren't valued by Shouzhe anymore. We might as well go to the Holy Land and rely on Liyue. I heard Yaoyao has been managing the Lingyun Holy Land quite well recently, with a promising momentum."

"I'm doing well at the Wang Clan, so I won't burden the Holy Land with pension payments," Jiang Zhencang refused.

"What's so good about it?" Longchang said indignantly, "Back when the Wang Clan was weak, that rascal Wang Shouzhe begged me to stay, eagerly letting me live in the Stay Immortal Residence. Now, he despises me as useless and discards me like a worn shoe!"

"Your Majesty, you clearly came and refused to leave... and even occupied my Stay Immortal Residence," Wang Shouzhe argued weakly, then decided it was pointless to argue further. "Forget it, forget it, it's useless to say more. Anyway, now that Xian'er has advanced, the formation core area has expanded by a whole circle. We might as well expand and build a dedicated courtyard for you and Holy Master Jiang."

Emperor Longchang's eyes lit up, and he grabbed Wang Shouzhe's arm, "Shouzhe, you said it, don't go back on your word."

"Rest assured, Your Majesty, your exclusive courtyard won't be taken by anyone," Wang Shouzhe said helplessly. "How about naming it Longchang Cottage?"

"The name is too small. I've already decided to set my posthumous title as [Shenwu], so let's call it [Shenwu Residence]," Emperor Longchang said seriously, hands behind his back.

"Your Majesty, posthumous titles are determined by the ministers of future generations through comprehensive discussion. How can you set your own posthumous title before you even pass away?" Wang Shouzhe wiped his sweat and said, "Besides, don't you think this posthumous title is too grand?"

"Is it grand?"

"Isn't it?"

"I don't care if it's grand or not, I just want to call it Shenwu Residence."

"Well... it's your house, Your Majesty, as long as you're happy," Wang Shouzhe blinked, his expression calm. "But Your Majesty, there's something you should be mentally prepared for. Given my influence on the court... regarding your posthumous title, my say... hehe, you understand."

"Wang Shouzhe, you treacherous power..."

Emperor Longchang's face turned livid, and he was about to curse Wang Shouzhe, but halfway through, he suddenly stopped his anger and laughed heartily, "I'm just joking with Shouzhe. You're my most trusted minister, handsome, capable, and loyal to me and the Great Qian. I often wonder how much virtue I must have accumulated to have a genius like Shouzhe assisting me."

Jiang Zhencang and the Chaoyang King couple were speechless.

Longchang's ability to change his expression was truly astonishing.

Meanwhile, Wang Shouzhe was already calculating in his mind. Now that the core area of Stay Immortal Valley had expanded significantly, he could build more cottages for various big shots to retire in.

Although the immortal spirit energy on the periphery was slightly weaker, it was sufficient for Divine Realm seniors to recuperate.

If these advantages were utilized and managed properly, it could significantly extend the lifespan of the various big shots of the Immortal Dynasty. Over time, this alone might provide a strategic advantage in the struggle against the Demon Dynasty.

After all, in determining the strength of the Immortal and Demon Dynasties, the number of strong individuals was a crucial factor.

With a plan in mind, Wang Shouzhe quickly gathered the clan members responsible for construction and road building, instructing them to start surveying the terrain, designing blueprints, and preparing to transform the entire Stay Immortal Valley into a retirement sanctuary.

Given Wang Shouzhe's current status in the Wang Clan, there were few matters that required his personal attention. Whenever he did personally intervene, it was undoubtedly a major issue, and no one dared to slack off.

Now, with his orders, the entire Wang Clan mobilized immediately. Those preparing building materials prepared building materials, those planning layouts planned layouts, and those designing blueprints designed blueprints. Everyone had their tasks clearly defined and quickly got busy.

Soon, the planning and blueprints were completed, and the construction team moved into Stay Immortal Valley, swiftly beginning to dig foundations and build houses.

Amidst the hustle and bustle, time flew by.

In just five months, with nearly a thousand people working overtime, the project was successfully completed, and the entire Stay Immortal Valley was transformed.

Outside the spiritual farmland, the periphery of Stay Immortal Valley now had many courtyards.

The courtyards weren't large, with a uniform layout and a simple style, totaling around forty or fifty. The only distinctive feature was the lush greenery surrounding them, exuding a rich life force.

These were reserved for renting to Divine Realm powerhouses.

As for the original location of Stay Immortal Residence, there were now four additional cottages, forming a circle around the main trunk of Wang Lixian's true form.

These five cottages appeared much more exquisite. Though also primarily made of wood and stone and not particularly large, the materials used were top-notch. The overall design was retro and elegant, combining grace with grandeur, making it feel like living in a forest retreat.

Especially in the afternoon when the sun was at its peak, the golden light pierced through the dense canopy, casting a glow on the high-grade spiritual wood doors and windows, making it look like a fairyland in the forest.

These five cottages were named by Wang Shouzhe as "Stay Immortal Residence No. 1 Cottage," "Stay Immortal Residence No. 2 Cottage," "Stay Immortal Residence No. 3 Cottage," and so on, up to "Stay Immortal Residence No. 5 Cottage."

Despite the ridicule the names received, they were ultimately retained.

The Stay Immortal Residence No. 1 Cottage, the original Stay Immortal Residence, was naturally occupied by the Chaoyang King and his wife, while Longchang and Jiang Zhencang each took the No. 2 and No. 3 Cottages.

As for the No. 4 and No. 5 Cottages, they remained vacant for now, to be used when needed in the future.

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While the Wang Clan was thriving internally, its enterprising members were also striving for the family's rise in various positions.

For example, Wang Yingxuan, the most outstanding child of the Wang Clan's "Ying" generation, was fighting within the [Immortal Code Pavilion] of the Immortal Palace.

"Bang!"

The dark silver door of the immersive virtual warfare simulation pod suddenly popped open, and Wang Yingxuan, dressed in a purple combat suit, sat up abruptly, her face pale and her forehead sweaty.

"Sister Junwu, I'm not convinced. I was just a little bit short this time. Let's go for another round." Wiping the sweat from her forehead, she glared upward, muttering in defiance.

The one referred to as "Sister Junwu" was a heavy tome with a metallic sheen.

The tome floated in the air above her, and the Spirit Artifact manifested from it was a heroic young woman clad in armor, resembling a valiant woman on the battlefield.

At this moment, the young woman named "Junwu" was looking at her sternly, one hand on the sword hilt and the other behind her back.

"War is an art, Yingxuan. Although you have a talent for leading troops, you still lack experience," Junwu's voice was very strict. "You are now commanding a fully organized legion. Every soldier has been painstakingly trained and is not just a pawn in your hand. As a legion commander, you cannot afford any mistakes. Let's go again."

This tome, recommended by the Immortal Sovereign, was called the [War Manual], said to be the legacy of a legendary legion commander from the Shenwu period.

Whether it was because her previous owner spoiled her or the creator instilled a will in her, she had extremely high standards for her successor, demanding not only exceptional cultivation talent but also a keen aptitude for military command.

Over the years, many young people in the Immortal Palace had tried to conquer her, but none had succeeded. They either lacked the qualifications or the talent for warfare.

Wang Yingxuan was already the closest to meeting the requirements. Her talent for commanding troops had already been demonstrated during the Holy Son Struggle in the Lingyun Holy Land, but she still hadn't won Junwu's approval.

However, Junwu seemed to have high hopes for Wang Yingxuan, patiently guiding her step by step, hoping she could pass the test.

Over time, Wang Yingxuan had failed thirty-eight times, but she never gave up and was now embarking on her thirty-ninth attempt.

A few days later, Wang Yingxuan failed again.

But like every previous attempt, she lasted a bit longer this time.

Another month passed.

In the Immortal Code Pavilion, Wang Yingxuan's excited and joyful cheers echoed, "Sister Junwu, I finally beat you."

"Well done," Junwu's Spirit Artifact rarely showed a smile, but it quickly turned serious again, "But don't get complacent. The enemies we face in the future will be even more formidable and cunning than you imagine."

"Don't worry, Sister Junwu. I'll work hard to win one victory after another."

Watching Wang Yingxuan's jubilant expression, Junwu couldn't help but look up at the sky, murmuring softly in her consciousness: "Master, can you see this? I, Junwu, have finally found an excellent successor. Yingxuan and I will surely avenge you!" fɾēewebnσveℓ.com

Soon, the news of Wang Yingxuan passing the rigorous test and obtaining the [War Manual] spread rapidly within the Immortal Palace, attracting countless attention and causing quite a stir.

Of course, that's a story for another time.

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Xinping Town, Changning Garrison.

The streets were as bustling and prosperous as ever, with people coming and going on the wide cement roads, showcasing the vitality and prosperity of the Wang Clan's territory.

Amidst the endless stream of pedestrians, two distinctive women had somehow blended in.

The attire of these two women was vastly different from that of the people walking on the street.

The leading woman wore a luxurious blue robe, adorned with a splendid and exquisite phoenix crown, her entire being radiating opulence and splendor. Her steps were light and graceful, and even while walking on dusty roads, her white boots remained spotless.

Her demeanor was cold and noble, exuding an innate majesty as if she were an empress descending from the imperial court.

The other woman appeared much younger. Though not as stunning as the leading woman, her features were exceptionally delicate, and her almond-shaped eyes were bright and innocent.

Her clothing was also elaborate and ceremonial, especially her green hair that shimmered with colorful light, making her look lively and vibrant.

Curiously, despite being so conspicuous, the two women seemed invisible in the bustling market, attracting no attention.

Clearly, they had used some means to obscure themselves from others' sight.

"Ancestor, is this the human world?"

The young woman's lively eyes darted around, finding everything fresh and interesting, making her eager to explore.

She was so excited that she was practically bouncing as she walked, almost ready to take flight. "It's so much fun, much more interesting than our Ten Thousand Saints Kingdom. Ancestor, there are so many beautiful clothes in that house, let me grab a few."

"Cuier, don't be naughty. We're here on serious business," the older woman said, her cold eyes sweeping over everything with a hint of disdain in her voice. "A thousand years ago, this was still our sacred tribe's scattered habitat, but now it's occupied by humans. They reproduce too quickly. In a few years, there might be no place left for our Ten Thousand Saints Kingdom to reside."

If Longchang were here, he would surely recognize this extraordinary woman as the [Qinghuang Demon Emperor] who had injured him some time ago.

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