Protect Our Patriarch-Chapter 104Book 5: : Return home! The talents of Wang’s Clan are increasing more and more

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Changning Garrison.

Wang's Clan Industrial Park.

Unbeknownst to many, several months had quietly passed by.

During this time, the first batch of Immortal Dynasty trial equipment makers who arrived had gradually adapted to life within the park, immersing themselves in the fast-paced work and lifestyle.

Among them, the most numerous were the Lingtai Realm trial equipment makers, who had now become accustomed to the nine-to-five routine, commuting daily by rail just like the trial equipment makers trained by the Wang's Clan.

Even Old Pei, who had the most stringent requirements for his work environment, had adapted quite well.

Perhaps for a master trial equipment maker, new technology is the best lubricant for adapting to a new environment. During this period, he had almost entirely immersed himself in the joy of researching new technologies, unable to extricate himself.

His favorite activity these days was to catch Wang Ningxi or Wang Shichao to ask various questions, propose hypotheses based on them, and discuss their feasibility, sometimes engaging in discussions that lasted several days.

As a result, Wang Shichao now wanted to avoid him whenever he saw him, as his expertise lay more in administrative management rather than technical specialization.

Even Wang Liyue, who usually kept a low profile, had been caught by Old Pei several times.

If it weren't for the fact that dragging young girls around could easily lead to gossip and anger his current patron, Wang Shouzhe, he might have directly detained her.

What was there to handle in the research institute's trivial matters? How could it compare to the joy of researching new technologies and learning new trial equipment knowledge?

On the other hand, Wang Ningxi, who rarely had anyone to discuss new technologies with, welcomed Old Pei, given his profound expertise in trial equipment making.

The two would sometimes stay in Wang Ningxi's studio for days on end.

Afterward, new trial equipment products or new models with superior performance in various aspects would often be developed and put into experimentation.

It could be said that with the arrival of this batch of Immortal Dynasty trial equipment makers, the Wang's Clan Industrial Park seemed to have been injected with a fresh stream of vitality. Not only had the manufacturing efficiency of black armor seen significant improvement, but even the Wang's Research Institute had been invigorated, with research efficiency markedly enhanced.

Moreover, after Old Pei and other master-level trial equipment makers like Xiang Huaijin delved into and understood the Wang's Clan's trial equipment philosophy, the research on the new Celestial Realm black armor, which had been shelved for a long time due to a shortage of high-end trial equipment talent, was restarted and gradually entered the right track.

Only after adapting to the work environment within the industrial park did these Immortal Dynasty trial equipment makers gradually realize that life here was surprisingly comfortable and free, completely contrary to their initial expectations of inconvenience.

The employee dormitories here provided uninterrupted hot water and lighting for twelve hours, and various shops and eateries were just a short distance away. If they had any requests, even home delivery was available for free.

In short, the lifestyle enjoyment available in the Immortal Dynasty was basically all here, with some additional new things that the Immortal Dynasty did not have.

Although the cost of living here was higher than they initially expected, the monthly salary paid by the Wang's Clan was also high enough to allow them to live comfortably and still save a considerable amount of money.

This was not the "exile" they had imagined, but rather a golden opportunity!

After all, although the Immortal Dynasty was extremely prosperous with many opportunities to make money, the competition was also fierce, and lucrative job opportunities were highly sought after. These trial equipment makers often received disdainful looks in their efforts to secure more lucrative orders.

But at the Wang's Clan Industrial Park, there was no such problem.

Everyone was responsible for a portion of the work, graded according to difficulty and workload, with an endless stream of work waiting to be done without the need to compete, earning several times the salary of the Immortal Dynasty with ease, like living in paradise.

Moreover, the number of young women in the industrial park and workshops was beyond their imagination.

The women in the research institute were not to be mentioned, each one exceptionally talented, intelligent, and beautiful, excelling in both cultivation and research, akin to celestial beings, unattainable.

Even the women in their workshops, responsible for product quality inspection, registration, and related logistics work, were all sharp-eyed and articulate, dressed attractively, exuding a confidence and charm distinct from the celestial women of the Immortal Dynasty.

For a time, those young trial equipment makers who had been single for years due to long-term seclusion were all stirred, frequently circling around them.

With more opportunities to interact, a few even found mutual attraction, with one pair already discussing marriage.

This was something even Wang Shouzhe hadn't anticipated.

Living so comfortably at the Wang's Clan, naturally, they had to share (show off) with their colleagues and family in the Immortal Dynasty.

Once the first person picked up a pen, others seemed to be inspired, writing home to tell them how great the Wang's Clan was, reassuring them not to worry, or writing to former rivals to boast about their current well-being, thanking them for their past "exclusion," and so on.

Moreover, these Immortal Dynasty trial equipment makers began to spontaneously promote the benefits of this place to the newly arrived Immortal Dynasty trial equipment makers, recommending some hidden treasures they had discovered.

This greatly reduced the workload for the Wang's Clan and allowed the new Immortal Dynasty trial equipment makers to adapt to the new environment more quickly, becoming new advocates within just a month or two.

Some trial equipment makers even came over voluntarily after receiving letters from colleagues.

Everything entered a positive cycle.

As more Immortal Dynasty trial equipment makers were dispatched and arrived, more and more family letters flew back to the Immortal Dynasty like snowflakes on the Yun Yao flying boat.

The content was nothing more than: there's plenty of money here, beautiful people, come quickly.

Meanwhile, in Wang Ningxi's studio, he was designing the pneumatic and gliding structure of the Celestial Armor.

It was well known that the Celestial Realm was named so because strong practitioners at this level could fly by controlling the air.

However, flying by controlling the air consumed a lot of profound energy, and if one were to fly hundreds of miles in one go, they might be exhausted before even engaging in battle.

The gliding structure designed by Wang Ningxi could be unfolded when needed and retracted when not, somewhat resembling the wingsuit flying mode from Wang Shouzhe's previous life, significantly saving profound energy during air control flight.

"Ningxi, Ningxi boy."

As usual, after inspecting the production line, Old Pei came to Wang Ningxi's studio for tea.

As soon as he entered, he excitedly waved at Wang Ningxi, "Look what I've brought you? This is Enlightenment Tea sent by a new batch of colleagues."

As he spoke, he mysteriously took out a small, exquisite jade jar.

"Enlightenment Tea?" Wang Ningxi's interest was piqued, and after taking a look, he immediately complained, "Is this all? Is it enough for the two of us to have a brew?"

"You dare complain about it being little?" Old Pei knocked him on the head, "This is Enlightenment Tea, the top tea of the Immortal Dynasty. It's usually reserved for the Immortal Emperor and Immortal Sovereign. The little that slips through their fingers is snatched up by the Void bigwigs, and it's not easy to get any to me."

The two of them brewed the tea as they talked.

As Wang Ningxi took a sip, he felt a bitterness with a sweet aftertaste, and various inspirations flooded in. Many problems that had been unclear suddenly became clear, as if he had a sudden epiphany.

"Good tea, good tea!" Wang Ningxi praised endlessly.

In no time, this small amount of tea was brewed repeatedly until it became bland and tasteless. Old Pei carefully collected the tea leaves, saying he would go back and make tea rice with them.

"Old Pei, you really know how to live frugally." Wang Ningxi couldn't bear to look and changed the subject, "What have you been busy with these days?"

"The same old thing, writing letters to those trial equipment makers who aren't doing well in the Immortal Dynasty, persuading them to come to East Qian for development." Old Pei said after putting away the tea leaves, "And I'm also angry with your family Wang Shouzhe."

"..." Wang Ningxi said with a mix of amusement and exasperation, "What did my Ancestor Grandfather do to offend you again?"

"He doesn't know a thing about trial equipment making, yet he dares to boss me around?" Old Pei was infuriated at the mention, "He got hold of some rare materials, including some phoenix tail feathers and plumes, and wants me to make a Dao Artifact! A Dao Artifact, does he think it's as common as Chinese cabbage?"

"If it weren't for the fact that he's Miss Liyue's father and a major patron, I'd spit in his face. Hmph, I don't know how he managed to have such a brilliant child like Miss Liyue!"

"Well..." Wang Ningxi quickly spoke in defense, "My Ancestor Grandfather may not be great in technical matters, but he's still quite formidable, having single-handedly built the Wang's Clan into its current prosperous state."

"He's just a political schemer, such people are all hypocrites on the surface but full of dirty tricks inside, with a filthy heart." Old Pei said indignantly, "Forget it, I won't bother with such wealthy people."

"I know it's difficult to ask Old Pei to make a Dao Artifact." Wang Ningxi asked curiously, "But with your superb skills, making a Divine Spirit Artifact shouldn't be a problem, right?"

"Ningxi, Divine Spirit Artifacts aren't easy to make either." Old Pei said helplessly, "I have no problem with the technical aspect, but my bloodline and cultivation are lacking. The few Divine Spirit Artifacts I made before were completed with the help of my master."

"With my strength, making some Purple Mansion Treasures is no problem, and I often manage to make high-quality ones... By the way, Ningxi, your cold flame bloodline talent is quite unique, you might try cooperating with me to make a Divine Spirit Artifact."

"But I'm only at the Celestial Realm..." Wang Ningxi hesitated.

"What are you afraid of? You're the most talented trial equipment maker I've ever seen, even my master, the Hundred Refinements True Monarch, is inferior to you in pure trial equipment talent." Old Pei encouraged, "Besides, the materials are provided by Wang Shouzhe, if we fail, we fail, just consider it practice."

"..."

Wang Ningxi was speechless.

But he had to admit, he was indeed tempted by Old Pei's suggestion.

...

At the same time.

In the fourth pavilion of Stay Immortal Residence.

Wang Shouzhe was having tea with the Qinghuang Demon Emperor.

After some time, the Qinghuang Demon Emperor had regained much of his demeanor, no longer as disheveled as when first captured, though his complexion was still somewhat dull due to wearing the Soul Lock.

"Senior Qinghuang, have you been comfortable staying with the Wang's Clan these days?" Wang Shouzhe asked with concern, "If there's anything unsuitable, please feel free to let me know, and I'll have it improved."

"This place is brimming with immortal energy, allowing for rapid recovery, and the three meals a day are all made with sacred spirit rice, with a meal of Immortal Spirit Rice every three days, nothing to complain about." The Qinghuang Demon Emperor said coldly, "If the Master Wang truly cares, why not release me sooner? I can assure you that we can let bygones be bygones, and henceforth, neither side will interfere with the other."

"Senior Qinghuang, you jest." Wang Shouzhe replied, "You still owe our Wang's Clan so much money, how could you just leave? Besides, staying at the Stay Immortal Residence isn't free, and the spirit rice meals are also charged."

"You..." The Qinghuang Demon Emperor was so angry that his phoenix eyes flared, "You're nothing but a robber!"

"Senior Qinghuang, I'm merely giving you a taste of your own medicine." Wang Shouzhe said leisurely, "When you were stealing and robbing those shops, did you not consider yourself a robber?"

"You've already stripped me clean, even plucking many of my unfallen tail feathers, and didn't even spare the residual blood." The Qinghuang Demon Emperor said angrily, "How can I afford to compensate?"

"If you can't afford it, no worries, you can take a look at this labor contract." Wang Shouzhe then took out a contract, "You only need to work for our Wang's Clan for seven hundred years, and not only will all compensations be covered by us, but you'll also receive an annual supplement of various spirit rice worth three hundred thousand immortal crystals."

"You, you want me to sell myself to the Wang's Clan?" The Qinghuang Demon Emperor's face turned livid, "You don't fear that I might work without effort, or even retaliate against your Wang's Clan?"

"I'm not afraid of that." Wang Shouzhe said righteously, "Senior Qinghuang isn't alone, you have a large flock of bird clan members in the Myriad Demon Nation who revere you as their ancestor."

Meanwhile, as Wang Shouzhe and the Qinghuang Demon Emperor were talking.

In the first pavilion of Stay Immortal Residence, the Chaoyang King couple, Emperor Longchang, and Holy Master Jiang, four Void Realm powerhouses, were secretly eavesdropping and watching using the water mirror secret technique.

Their reason was also quite legitimate, which was "to ensure Shouzhe's safety." After all, the other party was an eleventh-level peak demon emperor, and even without profound energy, the physical strength was formidable. If it were to suddenly attack, how could Shouzhe's small frame withstand it?

Hearing this, Emperor Longchang couldn't help but click his tongue and say, "I told you, Shouzhe is a guy who looks righteous on the outside but is full of bad water inside. Listen to this tone, this attitude, it's clearly the demeanor of a proper villain~~"

"For enemies, naturally, one must exert thunderous might to deter, then meticulously calculate to gradually dismantle the opponent's will." The Chaoyang King said indifferently, "Besides, Shouzhe is doing this for Qinghuang's own good. What future is there in hiding in the Myriad Demon Nation all day? Longchang, don't judge a gentleman's heart with your petty mind."

Emperor Longchang's face immediately turned dark.

I'm petty?

I really can't even... So, as long as you like Wang Shouzhe, everything he does is right?

As the few were talking, the water mirror transmitted the Qinghuang Demon Emperor's deflated voice: "What does your Wang's Clan want me to do? I tell you, I won't do anything evil. Besides, I don't believe a phoenix like me can be of any use to your Wang's Clan."

Emperor Longchang's eyes immediately lit up: "Hehe, it can be used for riding!"

The Chaoyang King and the other two immediately glared at him.

Especially the Chaoyang King, who frowned and said in a bad tone, "Longchang, do you think you're being humorous?"

"No... I just..." Emperor Longchang's face changed.

"Vulgar! Get out and reflect." The Chaoyang King grabbed Emperor Longchang and threw him out of Stay Immortal Valley.

Emperor Longchang immediately "whooshed" into the clouds again, drawing a long energy trail in the sky.

Over the months, this had almost become a regular feature of Stay Immortal Valley, not to mention Jiang Zhencang and the others, even the spiritual plant cultivators working in Stay Immortal Valley had become accustomed to it.

This time, just as Longchang's figure disappeared into the clouds, a voice, though old yet resonant, came from the clouds: "Oh, isn't this Emperor Longchang? Who dares to throw even you?"

"It's me, the Chaoyang King." The Chaoyang King glanced at the sky, her voice steady and majestic, with an air of unrivaled dominance, "Are you that old azure dragon from the Southern Desolate Swamp? If you're not convinced, we can have a spar."

"Oh~ so it's the renowned Chaoyang King."

As the resonant old voice sounded again, a massive dragon head with azure scales and golden eyes emerged from the clouds, winding downwards amidst wisps of cloud.

Compared to the green dragons of the Yi Wood clan, the Yuan Shui Azure Dragon clan's scales had a slightly bluish tint with golden edges, appearing extremely beautiful in the sunlight.

Even though the Ancestor Dragon's dragon whiskers and eyebrows had turned somewhat white with age, it did not diminish its imposing majesty.

As it neared the ground, the massive Yuan Shui Azure Dragon emitted beams of light, instantly transforming into an elderly man in azure robes, who greeted the Chaoyang King with a smile, "Old Dragon greets you. I think throwing him was well done, Longchang indeed needs someone to discipline him."

The Chaoyang King had fought across the land for many years, renowned far and wide, and her fiery temper was "famous" throughout the Immortal Dynasty. The Yuan Shui Ancestor Dragon naturally wouldn't be foolish enough to oppose her.

No matter how strong a dragon's body was, it was still flesh and blood, and he didn't want to test the sharpness of the Phoenix King Spear.

In the fourth pavilion, Wang Shouzhe naturally heard the commotion outside.

Since the Ancestor Dragon had arrived, he temporarily set aside persuading the Qinghuang Demon Emperor and went out to meet the Ancestor Dragon, "Senior Ancestor Dragon, what brings you to the Wang's Clan this time?"

"Isn't it because you captured Qinghuang?" The Ancestor Dragon laughed, "Emperor Di Xiu of the Ten Thousand Saints Kingdom took care of me when I was young and has some ties with the Yuan Shui Azure Dragon clan. Knowing that our clan cooperates with the Wang's Clan, he asked me to mediate and resolve the conflict amicably."

"And secondly, after Lilong returned to the Wang's Clan, it's been over a year, and this old dragon head misses her, so I came to visit."

Mentioning Di Xiu was fine, but when Wang Shouzhe heard the name "Wang Lilong," his face darkened.

Since that girl inherited the bloodline of the Yuan Shui Azure Dragon Ancestor, her cultivation speed had skyrocketed. To help her better adapt to her surging bloodline power and teach her some secret techniques of the Yuan Shui Azure Dragon clan, with Wang Shouzhe's consent, the Ancestor Dragon had her train in the Southern Desolate Swamp for a period.

Wang Lilong had also successfully advanced to the eighth level in recent years.

Not long ago, after returning to the Wang's Clan, she declared that she couldn't just laze around at home and was determined to accomplish something significant. After pestering Wang Shouzhe for several days, she was given the task of patrolling the An River for security.

But she hadn't even been patrolling for half a year before she started causing trouble, collecting protection fees from passing ships, acting like an unruly river dragon!

Even more unruly than Long Wuji back in the day!

Wang Shouzhe could only attribute it to the bad habits she picked up from being spoiled by the Ancestor Dragon in the Southern Desolate Swamp, and he was already planning to have her return to the Clan School to settle down.

After all, Lilong had barely graduated from the middle-level Clan School, and with the Wang's Clan's development, that level of education was no longer significant.

So, the plan was to send her to the higher-level Clan School next enrollment season, along with Zhong Kun, Xian'er, and others, to settle down properly.

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