Chapter 733: Chapter 96: Youqing! Finally waited for you

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In the northern part of the Qingluo Sea, near Liaoyuan County, there is a small area of Reef Island.

This Reef Island, once the stronghold of the pirate gang "Red Dragon Pirates," due to its advantageous geographic location and the presence of nearby archipelagos, has been chosen as the center for the newly established Qingluo Guard.

The Guardian City of Qingluo Guard is being constructed on this Reef Island.

Currently, the city’s planning and design are completed and construction is underway. The entire Reef Island is bustling with construction sites and busy crowds. Occasionally, you can see massive Stone Puppets carrying huge stones, walking heavily past.

From the foundation’s outline, one can vaguely discern the embryonic form of a city.

Wang Shouzhe and Wei Wenxun walked out of the cabin side by side and were greeted by this bustling and busy scene.

Behind Wang Shouzhe was a tall and handsome young man, his eldest legitimate son, the current Young Clan Leader of the Wang Family, Wang Zong’an.

Wang Zong’an is now thirty-five years old, with three children already born. He spent several years in Longzuo Academy in his early years, gaining much knowledge, and then trained for many years in Shouda Trading Company. Now he is a stable and capable elite of the Wang Family, able to take charge independently.

Under the deliberate or accidental training of Wang Shouzhe, his personal abilities are among the best in the same generation within the Wang Family.

His strength has also reached the sixth layer of the Spirit Platform Realm, and in another decade or so, he will prepare to break through to the Celestial Human Realm.

In addition to these, behind him followed more than ten Household Generals and other followers.

In late summer and early autumn, the wind and waves on the sea were considerably weaker than in spring and summer, making it the best time of year to go out to sea. Looking out, the blue waves stretched as far as the eye can see, with the sky and clouds casting reflections, creating an indescribably beautiful scene.

In the backdrop of this heavenly light and cloud shadows, even the dusty construction sites on the island seem to possess a touch of Immortal Aura, appearing particularly pleasing to the eye. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

It can be imagined that it won’t be long before a real city emerges here.

"Truly impressive." Wang Shouzhe nodded with good mood, affirming the achievements of Wei Wenxun’s work during this period. "When the Qingluo Guard is officially completed in the future, I imagine Commander Wei will again earn a significant amount of merit."

"Hahaha~ That’s also thanks to the recommendation of Patriarch Shouzhe to Lord Governor, for such a good opportunity to fall on me, Old Wei," Wei Wenxun cupped his hands to Wang Shouzhe, expressing gratitude. "This time, consider me, Old Wei, owing Patriarch Shouzhe a big favor. When there’s anything Patriarch Shouzhe needs my help with in the future, feel free to ask."

Due to meritorious service in clearing up the sea bandits, Wei Wenxun’s status in the Governor’s Mansion has risen with the tide. Although his position is still the West City Commander, he now also holds a temporary title as the City Governor of Qingluo Guard, and his salary has increased significantly.

Know that the bureaucratic system of Daqian differs greatly from the earthly bureaucratic system. The most important difference is the rigid requirement for strength.

For instance, the City Guard of a local Guardian City must have at least Celestial Human Realm strength, and the Governor must have Purple Mansion Realm strength. If the strength is insufficient, no matter how much merit or achievement, it won’t work because it would not be able to suppress the local Noble Families.

Wei Wenxun currently only has Celestial Human Realm strength, so the Governor position is not within his possible reach. Hence, the most tangible benefit for him now is merit, as the amount of merit is directly linked to salary.

And the salary amount will directly affect his training speed.

If his training speed is fast enough, and he can train to the middle to late stage of Celestial Human Realm before 300 years old, with this merit, he might have a chance to get a position in the capital.

According to Wei Wenxun’s talent, this is already his best way forward.

"Not at all~" Wang Shouzhe laughed and waved his hand, "Back then in Changning Guard, Commander Wei cooperated seamlessly with our Wang Family. Now, recommending Commander Wei as the City Governor, I had my personal reasons. Commander Wei does not need to be so polite."

It must be understood that, considering the Guardian City of Qingluo will be an important sea transport hub in the future, and also a bridgehead for overseas expansion.

In the design process of the Guardian City, he proposed many suggestions, especially for the port part. Although the giant steam Iron Armor Ship is still in the research stage, the Wang Family will sooner or later have its own Iron Armor Ship, and the port of Qingluo Guard must be able to dock Iron Armor Ships.

If there wasn’t Wei Wenxun in charge of this matter, these things wouldn’t be so smoothly arranged, and who knows how they’d go about them.

"Sure, sure." Wei Wenxun was quite insistent, "Regardless of whether you admit it or not, in my heart, Wei Wenxun is still indebted for the favor. Besides, who in the Longzuo County Commander’s Office doesn’t know that Old Wei belongs to Patriarch Shouzhe?"

Wang Shouzhe felt goosebumps all over and couldn’t help but cast a side glance at him.

What does it mean to belong to him? Those who do not know might think something else is going on between them...~~~

"By the way~ Lord Governor mentioned that the proposal for establishing Qingluo Guard went through smoothly, many thanks to the suggestion and planning from Patriarch Shouzhe." Wei Wenxun suddenly recalled something, "He asked me to allot a piece of land for the Wang Family in the newly constructed Qingluo Guard. Patriarch Shouzhe, take a look, which part would you like?"

This is the benefit of having your network within the Government Office. If someone unfamiliar was overseeing the construction of Qingluo Guardian City, it wouldn’t be so easy, nor would you be able to freely choose the land.