Chapter 60

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"Big girl, let's just give up, shall we?" Wang Shouyong's voice sounded, clearly a bit weak, "Fourth Brother is very strong, even First Brother might not be able to beat him."

"Give up? Wang Shouyong, when you were eating my dried fish, why didn't you say to give up then?" Wang Lici said with an air of authority, "You ate my food, so you belong to me. I warn you, if you don't listen, I'll tell Uncle Four about our pact."

"Wang Lici, you're going too far. When you gave us the dried fish, you didn't say it was to deal with Fourth Brother," another boy, Wang Shoulian, said, his voice trembling, "Fourth Brother almost got into the Purple Mansion Academy, who can beat him?"

"Idiot, it's not like we're going to fight him one-on-one," Wang Lici said disdainfully, "We'll use a plan to trap the big demon, then all rush forward and put a sack over him. We'll beat him so badly he won't even know who hit him."

Wang Shouzhe was both amused and exasperated. It seemed these little brats were plotting to beat him up.

Especially the big girl, Wang Lici, who was as gentle as a little rabbit in front of him. But the moment she turned around, she gathered a bunch of little kids to plot against him.

The change was so sudden, it caught everyone off guard. The big girl's reputation was well-deserved.

"Wang Luojing, you look so sneaky, are you planning to betray us?" Another domineering girl's voice sounded, "Big girl said Fourth Brother has a lot of books for us to read, and if we don't finish, he'll scowl and be mean. I don't like reading, but you do."

Wang Shouzhe recognized the voice; it was Wang Luoqiu from Uncle Three's family, who was only eleven years old. He had heard from Luojing that this girl had already reached the second level of Qi Cultivation, showing great potential. Wang Shouzhe had planned to meet her and encourage her, but never got the chance.

"Wang Luoqiu, I don't like reading either, but I don't think you can deal with Fourth Brother this way," Wang Luojing said, "Fourth Brother is much stronger than you."

"Wang Luojing, don't you have bugs?" Wang Luoqiu said, "You can let the bugs sting him."

"No, no," Wang Luojing quickly shook her head.

Wang Shouzhe's face started to darken. What kind of younger siblings were these, plotting to harm their elder brother just to avoid reading.

At least Wang Luojing had some sense and respected Fourth Brother, which gave Wang Shouzhe some comfort.

"If we want to deal with Fourth Brother, we need to hatch the second batch of Purple Crystal Spirit Bees," Wang Luojing said, "And a direct attack has no chance of success. Luoqiu, you can pretend to sprain your ankle in front of Fourth Brother, and I'll take the opportunity to release the Purple Crystal Spirit Bees. You're so small, Fourth Brother will definitely protect you first... then Fifth Brother and Sixth Brother can rush forward with the sack..."

Cold sweat!

It slid down Wang Shouzhe's temples.

What kind of twisted thoughts are these? They are so cunning and cruel. I am your brother... especially Wang Luojing! The Purple Crystal Spirit Bee hive was bought by me!

Wait, she managed to raise the Purple Crystal Spirit Bees? What a little demon.

But these younger siblings and nieces are not to be underestimated. They are all well-behaved in front of me, but this turn of events really caught me off guard.

However, Ruotong was right; Wang Luojing should not be underestimated. That girl has been clever and mischievous since childhood, she can't possibly be a harmless, obedient girl.

"Wang Luojing, you have so many devious ideas," the big girl, Wang Lici, praised, "I'll reward you with more dried octopus and tell you about the vast sea, the majestic Gold Sand Island City, and how I dominate there."

Wang Shouzhe's lips twitched. Good one, Wang Lici. I asked you to distribute the snacks evenly. Instead, you used them to form alliances and plot against me.

And dominate? What can you do, you little brat? Your intelligence will probably be ground into the dirt by Wang Luojing.

"But there's one thing to say beforehand," Wang Luojing said, "We just need Fourth Brother to promise not to force us to read. And we mustn't hit his face. Fourth Brother is so handsome, a swollen face would ruin his looks."

Wang Shouzhe couldn't listen anymore.

He walked out with a smile, "Wang Luojing, I didn't expect you to care so much about your Fourth Brother. My heart is so warm, so warm."

"Huh?"

The group of little kids, who were plotting against the big demon, were instantly scared stiff. This, this, this is a joke, right? They were plotting so well, but the big demon heard everything and caught them red-handed.

It's over, it's over.

The most scared were Wang Luojing and Wang Lici.

One was the mastermind, the other the planner, neither of them were good.

"Uncle Four, hello, Uncle Four, goodbye," Wang Lici's legs went weak, her neck shrank, and she was ready to run.

Wang Luojing's face turned pale, and she quietly hid behind Wang Shouyong. Among the three girls, only the eleven-year-old Wang Luoqiu stared at Wang Shouzhe with wide eyes, surprised by his appearance but also a bit defiant.

As for the two younger brothers, Wang Shouyong and Wang Shoulian, they seemed the most timid, trembling with their heads down. In the Wang family, boys were raised more strictly. Wang Shouzhe was not only their elder brother but also the head of the main branch. If they showed disrespect, they would deserve to be punished.

"Stop."

Wang Shouzhe said with a smile, "Wang Lici, Wang Luojing. Think carefully, you can run away, but the temple will still be here."

The two girls looked at each other and obediently returned to Wang Shouzhe, meek as little quails.

"Fourth Brother, I'll never do it again."

"Uncle Four, sniff, I was just joking with you."

Wang Shouzhe ignored them and turned his gaze to Wang Shouyong and Wang Shoulian, saying with a smile, "Shouyong, Shoulian. You two have a lot of complaints about Fourth Brother, don't you?"

The two brothers were scared and quickly shook their heads, "No, no, we always admire Fourth Brother the most." This was true; among the Shou generation, Wang Shouzhe was like a shining star, and they genuinely respected him.

"Why did you want to put a sack over Fourth Brother this time? Was someone instigating you?" Wang Shouzhe asked, feeling a bit tipsy. Putting a sack over someone, what a creative idea.

"No, no one instigated us," they shook their heads, "It was our own idea. If Fourth Brother wants to punish us, we accept it."

This was reasonable, at least showing some responsibility as Wang family boys. Just as he was about to speak, Wang Luoqiu, who had been glaring at him, put her hands on her hips and said, "Fourth Brother, you're bullying us."

The little girl had a lot of spirit.

"Wang Luoqiu," Wang Shouzhe smiled, "Tell me, how am I bullying you?"

"I don't want to read those books, they make me so annoyed," Wang Luoqiu said, looking pained, "Fourth Brother, can you let me stop reading?"

"Not wanting to read is fine," Wang Shouzhe nodded.

"Really?" Wang Luoqiu said, delighted, "Fourth Brother is so nice."

"Don't get too excited yet. Not wanting to read comes with a condition," Wang Shouzhe smiled at the four younger siblings and one niece, "If I just force you to do your homework as your elder brother or clan head, you'll probably just pretend to comply. How about we make a pact? Every year, you can all team up to challenge me, openly or secretly. If you win, I'll let you do as you please. If you lose, you must not fall behind in your studies."

"Deal, I agree for everyone," Wang Luoqiu's eyes sparkled, "I represent everyone."

The others looked at her with dark eyes, who asked you to represent us? If Fourth Brother wasn't prepared, a well-planned scheme might have a chance. But now that he is prepared, how can we challenge him?

"Cheer up, don't be so down," Wang Luoqiu said, "Losing just means doing your homework and practicing. You can win next year."

Such spirit made Wang Shouzhe look at her with new eyes.

This little girl has a fierce spirit, no wonder she is already at the second level of Qi Cultivation at such a young age.

If she maintains this momentum, with the family's current resources, she can become a heroine, even if not as great as Old Ancestor Longyan.

This encounter, though a bit unexpected, made Wang Shouzhe feel that these younger sisters were quite lively.

The two younger brothers, however, lacked strong will and were a bit rigid, and needed to be tempered.

For the family to develop, it can't rely solely on him, Wang Shouzhe. The more outstanding talents and rising stars, the stronger the family will become.

"Hehe, let me teach you a lesson," Wang Shouzhe smiled, "Next time you plot something, find a quiet and safe place."

"Fourth Brother, I was wrong," Wang Luojing said, tears in her eyes, "You're so good to me, but I... sniff..."

"It's okay, I'm not blaming you," Wang Shouzhe felt sorry for Luojing. Her father died early, leaving her and her mother to be taken care of by the family, but she lacked a father's love.

"Can Fourth Brother forgive me?" Wang Luojing looked at him with hopeful eyes.

"What's there to forgive? I never blamed you," Wang Shouzhe patted her head, "Actually, I think it's normal for you to be so lively and have your own ideas, even a bit rebellious. You're not really trying to harm Fourth Brother."

Can it be this easy? Wang Lici was shocked and quickly came over, her chubby face showing a forced apology, "Uncle Four, I'm also a bit rebellious, you must not blame me, right?"

"Get lost!"

Wang Shouzhe glared at her, making Wang Lici retreat a few steps, her heart pounding with frustration. Why can Wang Luojing get away with a little pout...

"Fourth Brother, thank you," Wang Luojing closed her eyes and hugged Wang Shouzhe, "I swear, I will protect Fourth Brother for life."

"Hehe, Luojing, your words are very touching, and I believe you," Wang Shouzhe smiled, "But when you hug me, can you not put strange bugs in my arms? Your little beauty plan doesn't work on me."

As he spoke, he flicked his finger, and a foot-long red-headed centipede, which had not yet accomplished anything, was sent flying and writhed on the ground before dying.

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