Chapter 31

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Especially some of the Lingtai elders who understand health preservation can live to an age almost two hundred years. In such a case, they often see the birth of their eighth, or even ninth-generation descendants.

If one can further achieve the Tianren realm, the maximum lifespan can reach four hundred years. The entire family would also rise accordingly, and it could even be described as a situation where even the chickens and dogs ascend to heaven.

Therefore, when Laozu Mingsheng was pleased, he took out an ancient and simple leather-bound book and threw it to Wang Shouzhe: "This is the 'Bee Taming Notes.' Consider it a gift from me to celebrate the emergence of a Spirit Insect Master in your Wang family. It is a notebook written by a Lingtai realm wandering cultivator from several hundred years ago, who was skilled in taming spirit bees. It records some techniques and key points for raising various types of spirit bees. However, this is just a compiled version, so there may be some omissions. It is only for reference and verification."

Wang Shouzhe was taken aback and immediately rejoiced, saying, "Thank you, Laozu, for your timely help."

Now, Luo Jing has the talent of a Spirit Insect Master, but relying solely on the 'Insect Scripture' in the family is clearly not enough.

This 'Bee Taming Notes' is undoubtedly focused on spirit bees and will be of great benefit to Luo Jing, who has a purple crystal spirit bee hive.

"Since you've received the benefit, scram quickly. Don't obstruct my view here," Laozu Mingsheng said impatiently, shooing him away.

"Junior takes his leave, takes his leave." Wang Shouzhe had already gained a lot of benefits from this visit, so he quickly tucked the 'Bee Taming Notes' into his chest and left the pavilion [Yingxiu Sheng Mingyue] respectfully.

Laozu Mingsheng watched Wang Shouzhe's departing back from afar, feeling both joy and disappointment. He was happy that this descendant of his bloodline was quite extraordinary and had great potential for the future. However, he was disappointed that among the two generations of young men in the Lu family, none could compare to Shouzhe.

Fortunately, there was Xiaoxiao.

Laozu Mingsheng lovingly stroked the sleeping Lu Xiaoxiao's head: "This child, to be able to awaken the Li Fire Body of our Lu family's ancestors, even though it is somewhat thin, is already extraordinary. It is truly a blessing from heaven for our Lu family of Yingxiu."

The inheritance of every Xuanwu family is not so simple. And every ancestor who established territory and founded a family was a person of extraordinary talent.

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After receiving many benefits and bidding farewell to Laozu Mingsheng, Wang Shouzhe was led by a servant to the guest room—Yakeju. This was a place where the Lu family specially accommodated distinguished guests. The entire lakeside courtyard was his guest room, and there were several side rooms outside for the attendants and guards of the distinguished guests.

The Wang family's guards and Wang Luo Jing had gone to help with the disaster relief. Wang Shouzhe was also finally able to have some peace, so he instructed the Lu family's servant to prepare a bath, and he soaked in it comfortably, washing away the fatigue of the past few days.

He then ordered no one to disturb him and entered a cultivation state. Both the Shan Yang Gongsun family and the Yingxiu Lu family had provided the best spirit food to entertain Wang Shouzhe and his group, but they hadn't had time to properly digest the qi and blood.

Moreover, today he had learned a lot about cultivation from Laozu Mingsheng, which truly enlightened him. After entering a meditative state, he quickly entered a cultivation state.

This cultivation lasted until the morning of the next day. His internal meridians and acupoints were in a state of fatigue, and his abundant qi and blood had been consumed, but his eyes were full of vitality, clearly indicating significant progress. He had taken a firm step closer to the seventh layer of the Qi Refinement realm.

This made Wang Shouzhe extremely pleased. Combining some modern Earth thinking with Laozu Mingsheng's guidance, he had a much clearer understanding of the cultivation path of the Qi Refinement realm.

After leaving the room, Wang Zhong was already waiting outside, bowing and saying, "Lord of the family, Uncle Xiaojie has come to visit. Upon hearing that you were in closed cultivation, he did not dare to disturb you and is waiting for you in the living room."

Wang Shouzhe let Wang Zhong lead him to the living room and asked casually, "How was the disaster relief yesterday?"

"Everything went smoothly. The Lu family made many preparations as soon as they received our letter," Wang Zhong said in amazement. "Miss Luo Jing is truly remarkable. In a short time, she controlled several nine-star insect kings and suppressed the signs of the insect disaster."

When Wang Zhong mentioned Luo Jing's name, it was clear that he spoke with genuine respect. It was evident that Luo Jing's performance had earned the recognition and admiration of the family's guards.

It seems that Luo Jing has a great talent for being a Spirit Insect Master and has been making progress in a short time.

While thinking, Wang Shouzhe entered the living room of Yakeju and bowed to Lu Zhengjie, saying, "Shouzhe is late, please forgive me, Uncle Xiaojie."

"No problem, no problem," Lu Zhengjie stood up with a smile. "Shouzhe, this time our Lu family was greatly supported by you. The insect disaster was suppressed as soon as it began."

A significant reduction in food production would not only result in economic losses but also trigger a series of chain reactions.

The Great Qian was founded by Xuanwu families, and these families enjoy various privileges in the region but also bear the responsibility of protecting the land and the people. Their power and treatment, as well as their responsibilities and obligations, are clearly greater than those of the gentry in ancient Earth.

"Uncle Xiaojie is too polite. The Wang and Lu families are blood-related, and mutual support is only natural," Wang Shouzhe said modestly with a smile.

After a brief exchange, Lu Zhengjie continued, "The case of the rich merchant's family being exterminated has also been resolved. The wandering cultivator was not very tough and confessed everything after just two hours of interrogation. The hidden loot has been found, and he will be publicly executed soon to set an example."

"Wandering cultivators are ultimately a hidden danger," Wang Shouzhe frowned. "If we cannot control the wandering cultivators entering the territory, similar cases will happen again."

"This is a very difficult issue. Most wandering cultivators travel as itinerant merchants, and the laws of the Great Qian do not prohibit wandering cultivators from traveling around," Lu Zhengjie frowned and then changed the topic. "By the way, the quick resolution of this case is entirely due to your efforts. The garrison has decided to reward you with fifty Qian gold. Although it's not much, it is the maximum amount we could secure."

"Thank you, Uncle Xiaojie, for your mediation." Wang Shouzhe was quite satisfied with this result. Fifty Qian gold is not a small amount, and some wandering cultivators would be willing to risk their lives for this much gold.

After receiving the reward, Wang Shouzhe also proposed to leave.

He left two guards to assist Wang Luo Jing and entrusted his uncle to protect her during the disaster relief. The insect disasters of the Lu and Gongsun families had only been initially contained, and the taming degree of the wild insect kings was still too low, requiring repeated reinforcement. Over the next ten days, she would need to travel back and forth between the Lu, Gongsun, and Wang families.

Wang Shouzhe himself had many things to do and could not participate in this matter throughout, so he could only entrust the safety task to the Lu and Gongsun families.

After a round of farewells, he handed the 'Bee Taming Notes' to Wang Luo Jing.

Wang Shouzhe rode a black steed, leading two guards, and returned to Changning Wei. Without the burden of a carriage, they traveled lightly and arrived at Changning Wei in just three to four hours.

Just as he settled into the Wang family's courtyard behind the Ping'an Wang fish stall and was preparing to rest for the night before visiting the Qian family's business the next morning, the Qian family's manager, Mr. Qian, arrived at the Wang family's courtyard first.

Clearly, he had already set up lookouts at the city gates.

As soon as the two met in the living room, before the tea and fruits were even served, the plump Mr. Qian began to complain: "Brother Wang, you've really put me in a tough spot this time."

"What do you mean, Brother Qian?" Wang Shouzhe personally poured tea for Mr. Qian and said calmly, "I helped your Qian family's business clear the insect-killing powder inventory with good intentions. Could there be anything wrong with that?"

Mr. Qian, not minding the hot tea, gulped it down and said angrily, "Brother Wang, things have reached this point, so let's not beat around the bush. You are clearly using our Qian family's business to make a huge profit without any investment. Your methods are high, very high."

"Brother, you flatter me. Using information asymmetry to make money is the way of merchants," Wang Shouzhe smiled. "If it were you, Brother Qian, you would probably be even more ruthless."

"Information asymmetry, information asymmetry." Mr. Qian muttered a few times and then sighed helplessly, "Brother, I admit you have a point. But you didn't invest a single coin and are about to make a huge profit, which really puts me in a tough spot. If I can't resolve this smoothly, my situation will not be good. Brother, show some mercy."

"Brother Qian, don't worry. Didn't I say I would give you a great achievement?" Wang Shouzhe said calmly. "This great achievement will not only help you make amends but also possibly advance you further."

"What?" Mr. Qian looked at him in disbelief.

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