Chapter 9

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For other穿越者 (people who have traveled through time or to another world), they all have a golden finger system. Just by silently invoking the system, they can call up various data panels for a clear overview.

However, without the assistance of a golden finger system, Wang Shouzhe is no longer afraid. With the experience of his uncle, Wang Dinghai, he gradually discovered that he and the "natives" of this world have significant differences in perspective and thinking.

For example, in terms of cultural knowledge, before he traveled through, he was just an ordinary graduate from a second-tier university, working a few ordinary jobs. On Earth, he was just an unremarkable person in a vast sea of humanity.

Leaving aside kindergarten, six years of primary school, six years of middle and high school, and four years of university! The time spent on systematic and professional learning of knowledge reached sixteen years, covering literature and music, language and philosophy, astronomy and geography, history and politics, as well as mathematics, physics, chemistry, and computer science.

Most of this knowledge may have settled into the deeper layers of his memory, but it is precisely this large amount of knowledge, which he can't recall at the moment, that forms Wang Shouzhe's unique and superior perspective and logical thinking compared to the natives.

Moreover, before he traveled through, various web novels, short videos, and information had already reached their peak. He could scroll through his phone until the sky turned dark, and then scroll again until it turned light.

Every day, some strange and interesting knowledge points would quietly increase.

"Perhaps these are my golden fingers," Wang Shouzhe muttered, his eyes gleaming. "As for the system panels, it's not difficult to solve. I can just create my own simple panel that needs frequent updates and maintenance."

The panel mode can be modeled after some of the third-rate construction-type online games he has played.

However, before establishing the panel, he needs to personally delve into the entire family structure and specific details. Although he has integrated the memories of his predecessor, the predecessor was only eighteen years old.

Most of his time was spent on learning and cultivation, so he had a very shallow understanding of family affairs.

He only knew that the family's most important pillar industries were three farms: "Fenggu Farm," "Xingxing Farm," and "Xinmao Silk Farm." These three farms were far more important to the family than the fishing fleet.

The harvest of each farm is extremely important to the family, so the three farms are currently managed by three experienced elders of the Xiao generation.

Today, Wang Shouzhe decided to visit the closer Fenggu Farm first, which is managed by Elder Wang Xiaozhi of the Xiao generation.

"Wang Gui, prepare the carriage," Wang Shouzhe decided and gave the order.

Wang Gui responded and hurriedly went to prepare.

Wang Shouzhe walked slowly toward the main gate, his mind continuously pondering matters related to Fenggu Farm. As he reached the courtyard, he heard a lively female voice: "Fourth Brother, hello."

Wang Shouzhe turned his gaze and saw two girls standing not far away. The older one was in her prime, wearing a light blue outfit, and looked quite pretty.

The younger one was about eleven or twelve years old, with pigtails, and was also dressed nicely. She was hiding behind the older girl out of shyness but couldn't help peeking at Wang Shouzhe out of curiosity.

What was unique was that each of the two girls was carrying a large, oddly shaped box that looked quite heavy. They also each held a sword, as if they were about to go out.

"It's Fourth Sister Luotong and Fifth Sister Luojing," Wang Shouzhe recognized them at a glance and greeted them with a smile, "You look very pretty. Are you preparing to go out?"

The older one was Wang Luotong, who was seventeen years old. The younger one was Wang Luojing, who was twelve. They were both part of the seventh generation of descendants of the Zouxuan ancestor, just like Wang Shouzhe.

In the Xuanwu family, the status of women was different from that in ancient China. Although their ultimate fate was still arranged marriages, they had considerable autonomy before marriage. They received high-quality education and cultivation, and could even participate in the management of family assets.

"Fourth Brother," Wang Luotong bowed slightly, a look of surprise flashing in her eyes. "The farms are nearing harvest, and Grandfather is very busy and can't come back. I'm taking Luojing to visit him."

In Wang Luotong's memory, Fourth Brother Wang Shouzhe was always quite serious. When siblings met, they would at most greet each other and then quickly leave, not like now, where he was praising them warmly.

Wang Shouzhe remembered that Wang Luotong and Wang Luojing were the granddaughters of Elder Wang Xiaozhi, the fourth grandfather. Their father was Wang Dingbang of the Ding generation, but Uncle Wang Dingbang had passed away five years ago.

The male descendants of the Wang family were named according to the sequence: Yuchenqiongxiao, Dingshouzongshi, without distinguishing between direct and collateral lines. Wang Shouzhe's father, Wang Dingyue, was the fifth of the sixth generation of the Ding generation, and Wang Shouzhe was the fourth of the seventh generation of the Shou generation. However, both Wang Dingyue and Wang Shouzhe were of the main lineage, while the others were of the direct lineage.

The female descendants of the Wang family were named according to the sequence: Zhulonglingzhen, Liululiyang. For example, the current pillar of the family, Elder Wang Longyan, was the only living third-generation ancestor.

Wang Luotong and Wang Luojing were the fourth and fifth of the seventh generation of the female descendants. Wang Luomiao, the daughter of Lady Gongsun Hui, was the seventh. However, Wang Luomiao was of the main lineage, so her status in the family was different.

As the family developed, the age gap between generations became larger.

For example, in the seventh generation of the Shou or Luo generation, the oldest male, Wang Shouxin, was already forty-three years old, older than Wang Dingyue. The youngest, Wang Luolan, was only five years old.

In addition, there were quite a few in the eighth generation of the Zong and Li generation, with Wang Zongwei being the oldest at twenty years old. However, he still had to call young girls like Wang Luojing and Wang Luolan "aunt."

Leaving aside the idle talk.

Wang Shouzhe thought for a moment and said, "Are you planning to walk? I'm also going to Fenggu Farm. Why don't you come with me in the carriage?"

He knew that the family's situation was becoming increasingly difficult, and it was impossible to provide a dedicated carriage for two young girls, let alone a bodyguard.

It was about ten miles to Fenggu Farm, and it would take them at least one or two hours to walk. However, this area was all Wang territory, well-developed, and there was no real danger.

Moreover, as Wang family women, they were not weak and helpless.

"Thank you, Fourth Brother," Wang Luotong was somewhat surprised and hurriedly thanked him. Wang Luojing also looked happy and said in a clear voice, "Fourth Brother is so nice."

"Don't be too happy yet. On the way, I will test your studies and cultivation," Wang Shouzhe chuckled.

"Ah~" Wang Luotong and Wang Luojing were immediately alarmed, especially Wang Luojing, whose pretty little face fell, looking as if she would rather walk.

A short while later.

Under the protection of four bodyguards riding yellow horses, Wang Shouzhe's carriage slowly left the main residence. Wang Luojing, being young and very respectful of Wang Shouzhe, was somewhat restless in the carriage, her eyes occasionally glancing at the snacks on the small table.

Wang Shouzhe had just asked Wang Gui to bring some candied fruits and placed them on the small square table in the middle of the carriage.

"Luotong, I see your aura is stable at the peak of the second level of the Qi Cultivation stage. How long has it been? Are you preparing to break through?" Wang Shouzhe handed her a washed sweet melon and asked casually. Xuanwu practitioners all learn some methods to observe auras, and it is usually easy to discern the approximate cultivation level of someone with a significant difference in realm.

Wang Luotong, as a woman, being able to cultivate to this level at around seventeen years old shows that she has good potential and is quite diligent.

"Thank you, Fourth Brother." Wang Luotong took the sweet melon and answered somewhat awkwardly, "It has been more than two months. I am doing some fine-tuning work, and Grandfather said that I should be able to break through in about three months."

Hearing this, Wang Shouzhe's brows furrowed: "That's too much of a delay. Why don't you use the 'Xiaopeiyuan Pill' to assist in breaking through? According to the family rules, you have the right to claim one."

"Well..." Wang Luotong lowered her head, somewhat nervous, "Grandfather said that the family's resources are too tight now, and we will have to wait for the Xiaopeiyuan Pill."

"That's not true," Wang Luojing pouted, "Grandfather said that Brother is already at the peak of the third level and needs the Xiaopeiyuan Pill more than Sister."

"Luojing, don't talk nonsense," Wang Luotong said anxiously.

"Luojing, tell me," Wang Shouzhe's expression turned serious, "Is Wang Shuonuo bullying you? If so, I'll teach him a lesson."

He knew that Wang Shuonuo was their biological brother, who was about twenty years old.

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