From the position and perspective that Wang Shouzhe now stands, he is no longer confined to one guardhouse or one county.

With his current prestige throughout Longzuo County, viewing the Yian Family as a local family, and treating Yian Shuangshuang as a younger local generation, is a manifestation of his status and prestige.

"This..." Yian Shuangshuang seemed a bit fearful, secretly glanced at Yu Fei Ancestor.

Yu Fei Ancestor had not yet spoken, while Taishi An Kang beside him said with a smile: "Shuang’Er, don’t be pretentious. Nowadays, everyone knows the ’Wang Money’ families of Longzuo County are wealthy noble families. Ancestor Shouzhe earned so much money, it’s reasonable to support outstanding local younger Celestial Pride generations."

"Since even Lord Governor said so, Shuang’Er, just accept it." Yian Yufei greeted with a gentle smile on his aged face.

"Shuang’Er thanks Ancestor Shouzhe for his kindness in support." Only then did Yian Shuangshuang deeply bow to Wang Shouzhe, her eyes filled with gratitude.

The current situation of the Longzuo Yan Family is well known to all within the Yan Family, the family has sacrificed tremendously to nurture her. All good things are offered for her use first, while other brothers and sisters struggle with limited cultivation resources and live extraordinarily tough lives.

"Shuang’Er, go and play with brothers and sisters over there, and learn more from the excellent young members of the Wang Family." Yian Yufei petted her head dotingly, a shadow of guilt appearing in the depth of his aged eyes.

"Yes, Ancestor." After Yian Shuangshuang paid her respects to the elders once again, she then retreated, led by the maids outside to the venue where young people gathered.

After Yian Shuangshuang left, Yian Yufei made a gesture to the current Patriarch of the Yian Family, Yian Feihong.

Yian Feihong immediately rose with a smiling face and humbly proposed a toast to Wang Shouzhe: "Patriarch Shouzhe, I recently heard of your noble daughter Liyao, the Great Celestial Pride, who swept across all the Celestial Pride and Great Celestial Pride in the Upper Capital City. Such glory and prestige brought tremendous honor and admiration to all the Longzuo locals."

"I recently went to the Upper Capital City to handle some matters. Originally that official was somewhat indifferent, but upon hearing I was from Longzuo, they immediately showed more courtesy. In talking about Miss Liyao, there was undeniable reverence, and they handled Feihong’s affairs swiftly. Feihong offers you a toast, in gratitude for this borrowed glory."

Yian Feihong, now over 150 years old, born as a Little Celestial Pride from the Celestial Human Realm Level as Patriarch, appears mature and steady, while exhibiting the charisma of an established Purple Mansion Family head.

Wang Shouzhe also didn’t put on airs, smiling as he rose with a gentle motion: "Patriarch Feihong, you’re overly kind. Your family’s eldest son Yian Yujing is also a distinguished Celestial Pride. It is said he reached the Celestial Human Realm at 79, now only about 130 years old, already in the early stage peak of the Celestial Human Realm, full of potential, destined to be a revitalizing Ancestor."

Speaking of Yian Yujing brought a hint of relief to Yian Feihong’s eyes: "The child Yujing has been in closed cultivation for the past couple of years, once he emerges, I will instruct him to visit Patriarch Shouzhe."

"No need to make it formal; when Yujing visits my Wang Family, Shouzhe will surely be a great host." Wang Shouzhe said gracefully.

Following some rounds of toasting, members of the Wang Family and Yian Family became much closer.

Only then did Taishi An Kang speak: "Shouzhe, there are two matters that brought me here to you this time. One of them, upon seeing you, my heart settled a lot, so I’ll postpone it. Let’s first discuss the Yian Family."

"When I first came to Longzuo County, thanks to the care of Senior Yu Fei, I gradually established my footing. Now I believe you’ve also heard of the Yian Family’s situation." Taishi An Kang sighed deeply, "Originally over the past two to three hundred years, the main industry of the Yian Family gradually suffered setbacks due to the development in the northwest, profits dwindling, leading to gradual decline. Yet thanks to years of foundation, they could barely maintain it. But alas, a hundred years ago, the child Yian Jingchi, full of hope for the family, failed the breakthrough to the Purple Mansion Realm due to unsteady emotions, not only rendering all of the Yian Family’s efforts wasted, worsening their plight but also leading directly to problems in the family’s Purple Mansion transition."

"The greatest fear for noble families is when transitions face problems." Wang Shouzhe also lamented, "I understand this kind of situation. Once upon a time, the Wang Family faced similar difficulties."

"Exactly. It is said the Purple Mansion is a millennial family; however, once the Purple Mansion can’t manage the transition, it would swiftly decline." Taishi An Kang sighed, "In the northwest, countless large and small noble families await Senior Yu Fei’s demise, ready to secretly join hands to attack and besiege the declining Yian Family."

"The biggest problem for the Yan Family right now is Senior Yu Fei’s limited lifespan. Even though he consumed a Longevity Pill, at most he has only 50 years remaining. And the new generation Purple Mansion Species Yian Yujing still needs at least 150 years to reach the Purple Mansion. This hundred-year gap without a Purple Mansion is the most vulnerable and dangerous period for the Yan Family."

"Then the wolves will encircle. Whether the Yan Family can withstand it is one thing; at least Yian Yujing’s cultivation and Purple Mansion breakthrough resources are likely inadequate. And as Lord Governor, I cannot participate excessively in the normal competition among noble families."

The Purple Mansion Family relies on the deterrent power of Purple Mansion strongmen to command respect and discourage other families from encroaching. Once the Purple Mansion falls and transitions face problems, the once-ample legacy instantly becomes a life-taking talisman.

As the saying goes, ’A man without sin, possessing a priceless treasure is a crime’. Without enough strength, yet possessing enviable wealth, how could it not be coveted?