Chapter 974: Chapter 49: Unmatched Prestige! Ancestor Shouzhe Is Already a Big Deal

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Wang Family Reception Pavilion.

"Lord Governor, what brings you to say this?" Wang Shouzhe quickly supported his arm, arranging for him to sit down first, and reassured him, saying, "Don’t worry, let’s talk things over slowly."

Seeing Wang Shouzhe, Taishi An Kang seemed to have found a "pillar," and his emotions stabilized significantly.

Only then did Wang Shouzhe separate his attention and look behind Taishi An Kang.

This time, Taishi An Kang did not come alone; among those who came with him was an elder.

The elder wore a simple long robe, and his cultivation aura was deep and restrained, exerting a slight pressure on Wang Shouzhe. Clearly, like Taishi An Kang, he was a powerful cultivator of the Purple Mansion Realm.

However, compared to the robust Taishi An Kang, his back was slightly stooped, and his face was full of wrinkles, with obvious age spots in many places. There was a persistent air of twilight in the center of his forehead, looking as if he was nearing the end of his life.

The slightly old-fashioned sleeves of his robe had a small family emblem embroidered on them.

In Longzuo County, Wang Shouzhe was not unfamiliar with this family emblem.

Wang Shouzhe, who always valued intelligence work, recognized the background of this elder at a glance.

Although Wang Shouzhe had already identified the visitor, he still feigned ignorance and cupped his hands in greeting, asking, "This elder has an extraordinary presence. May I ask which Noble Family’s Ancestor of the Purple Mansion you are?"

Beside him, Taishi An Kang rubbed his head and said, "Shouzhe, look at me, I’m all muddled. Let me introduce you first, this is Yian Yufei, Ancestor Yu Fei of the Longzuo Yian Family."

"So it’s the renowned Ancestor Yu Fei in person. I’ve long wanted to witness the style of the ancestor, but fate has kept us apart." Wang Shouzhe courteously cupped his hands in greeting.

The Longzuo Yian Family is a renowned Purple Mansion family. However, most of their territory is in the northern Longzuo, and they have been declining over the past few centuries, leading to a generally low-key style.

Therefore, when the Wang Family’s marriage alliance and the Qiaan Family’s joint Shouda Trading Company spread their business throughout Longzuo County, the Longzuo Yian Family did not obstruct but rather cooperated relatively well.

This alone established a friendly relationship with Wang Shouzhe.

"Not at all, not at all." Ancestor Yu Fei’s face showed a hint of being flattered, with a slightly ingratiating smile as he cupped his hands in return, "They say Patriarch Shouzhe is outstanding among men, and I thought it might be exaggerated. Only today do I realize the rumors were conservative. Patriarch Shouzhe has an extraordinary bearing, truly the poise of a True Dragon."

Since there are real dragons in the world, Emperor Lingxu would not call himself a True Dragon, as it would be demeaning.

However, because dragons themselves have noble bloodlines and are often at the top of the food chain, the term dragon and phoenix can also describe some powerful men.

But for Ancestor Yu Fei, a dignified Ancestor of the Purple Mansion, around seven hundred years old, to show such a low posture in front of young people is somewhat against reason and likely indicates a request.

Wang Shouzhe pondered for a moment and already had a rough guess, but he did not show it on his face, instead maintaining the usual polite conversation and providing a high-standard reception according to the customs of Noble Families.

After all, whether it was Taishi An Kang or Yian Yufei, they were both important figures in Longzuo County. When guests come, the Wang Family must not neglect them or lose etiquette.

This time, Yian Yufei did not come alone.

Among the group from the Longzuo Yian Family were Yian Family’s current Clan Leader Yian Feihong, Yian Feihong’s direct great-great-granddaughter Yian Shuangshuang, and several young men and women from some direct minor lineages. They had been arranged in the VIP hall by the household generals on duty, where they were served with fine tea and fruits.

Next, the Wang Family prepared the hospitality arrangements according to the appropriate standards.

Since the family’s first ancestor, Ancestor Longyan, never wished to participate in social events, Wang Shouzhe made additional arrangements for Wang Shouyong and Wang Shou Lian, two Celestial Human Elders, as well as Young Clan Leader Wang Shizhao to accompany them.

Moreover, Wang Shouzhe inferred from the arrival of many young people from the Longzuo Yian Family their likely intentions. Therefore, he also arranged for some young talents from the family to entertain the guests.

The young people’s box was relatively far from the elders’, also to prevent the younger ones from being too restrained in the presence of elders, allowing them to enjoy themselves.

At the main banquet, besides the elders, there was that direct line little girl, Yian Shuangshuang. She looked about thirteen or fourteen, adorable and lively, though a bit nervous, still maintaining the poise of a young lady from a Noble Family, appearing gracious and confident.

More importantly, Wang Shouzhe saw through her cultivation with one glance; at a tender age, she was already at the seventh layer of the Qi Refining Realm, and her bloodline talent was undoubtedly that of a Celestial Pride.

"Ancestor Yu Fei, you are blessed." Wang Shouzhe personally poured wine for Yian Yufei to show respect to the elder, and praised with a smile, "Shuangshuang, at such a young age, has this level of bloodline talent. Surely, a Purple Mansion is in her future."

As they spoke, Wang Shouzhe took out a red envelope, handed it to Yian Shuangshuang, and spoke a few words of praise and good wishes.

Yian Shuangshuang quickly stood up, somewhat panicked and humble, "Thank you, Ancestor Shouzhe, Shuang’er hasn’t deserved such favor, I ask the ancestor to take it back."

"No worries, just consider it as support for a young talent from the same region, it’s no big deal." Wang Shouzhe smiled calmly, "Shuang’er, don’t feel burdened. Just focus on cultivating well and make Longzuo County and your Yian Family proud."