Chapter 1001: Chapter 55: The Patriarchs Gather at the Main Vein! The Great Emperor’s Jealousy

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Even though it’s merely a small flying chariot station on the outskirts of Gui Long City, the surroundings are still bustling with noise, presenting a scene of commercial prosperity.

Around the station are numerous large warehouses as well as a considerable number of storefronts and shops. Every day, convoy after convoy flows in from afar, delivering vast quantities of supplies to Gui Long City.

Gui Long City is a behemoth, with a total population exceeding twenty million. Among them, a significant portion are Black Tortoise Cultivators, which naturally leads to astronomical daily consumption of resources.

Centered around this flying chariot station is merely one of many supply points for Gui Long City, showcasing the sheer scale of the city. In comparison, Changning Guard is truly like a small village in the countryside.

Just as Wang Shouzhe and his entourage stepped out of the flying chariot, a group of people who had been waiting nearby quickly noticed them and hurried over.

Among them, the middle-aged man leading the group wore a jade crown and a purple brocade robe, radiating an impressive aura, his demeanor elegant yet authoritative.

Though he walked swiftly, his steps were extremely steady and firm, indicating he was a person of serene ambition and foresight.

This man is the current Patriarch of Duke Dingguo’s Mansion, Wang Yuchang, a notable figure even within Gui Long City.

"Shouzhe entered the capital. I did not go outside the city to greet you, I apologize." Wang Yuchang approached with a warm smile, leading the group.

"Ancestor Yuchang is too kind to Shouzhe." Wang Shouzhe hurriedly stepped forward, humbled and surprised, bowing respectfully, "Shouzhe and his group are juniors, what virtue or ability do we have to warrant ancestor’s welcome?"

Within the clan, seniority is crucial.

No matter how extraordinary Wang Shouzhe is, he must behave humbly when facing an ancestor of the "Yu" generation. Otherwise, rumors might circulate, making people ridicule the Changning Wang Family for lacking respect and education.

Of course, this applies within the clan; outside the clan, among families without marital ties, there aren’t as many rules, and interactions are based on strength.

After accepting Shouzhe’s bow, Wang Yuchang kindly helped him up, surveyed him with delight, and exclaimed, "I recognized Shouzhe from afar at a glance. Truly, you are a descendant of Duke Dingguo’s Mansion, with an extraordinary aura akin to an Immortal."

"Ancestor Yuchang overpraises, Shouzhe is embarrassed." Wang Shouzhe’s lips twitched, hastily responding modestly, "It’s ancestor who has an extraordinary presence, calm and imposing, with the demeanor of an Exiled Immortal descended to earth, Shouzhe feels inferior."

The elder and the younger patriarch of the Wang Family exchanged a wave of polite compliments before introducing those around them.

"Shouzhe, this is my son Wang Chenping." Wang Yuchang pointed to a man who had just entered middle age, retaining some youthful charisma.

His gesture clearly elevated Wang Shouzhe.

"Shouzhe pays respects to Ancestor Chenping." Wang Shouzhe respectfully bowed.

Since Ancestor Yuchang was courteous, Shouzhe did not dare to overstep his bounds. Furthermore, he had previously understood the situation of the Daqian Wang Family’s direct lineage, and the current Ancestor Chenping was nearing four hundred years old, a robust Purple Mansion Cultivator.

If in Longzuo County, this person would surely be a major figure.

Next came another round of polite exchanges.

"This is my granddaughter Laingzhu." Wang Yuchang indicated a mature woman dressed smartly in Black Tortoise Martial Attire, appearing just over thirty, "Zhu’Er is an Elder of one of the Nine Sacred Veins—the Glazed Mingwang Hall."

"Greetings to Ancestor Laingzhu." Wang Shouzhe hurriedly greeted, flattering, "Observing ancestor’s skin, its radiant glow indicates achieving the Great Success Realm of the Glazed Bright King Body."

"Shouzhe overpraises~ The Glazed Bright King True Technique only reaches perfection upon attaining the Divine Power Realm, I am merely halfway there." Wang Laingzhu laughed, "Your Changning Wang Family also has two girls at Longzuo Academy who applied to cultivate the first volume of the Glazed Bright King True Technique’s manual? You didn’t bring them to the Upper Capital City for a visit, causing me excitement in vain."

Wang Laingzhu was unaware of the familial connection prior, as registration and application for their cultivation techniques’ initial volumes were facilitated by their master.

The initial volume serves as foundational entry, not a true part of the Glazed Mingwang Hall lineage, requiring a master of sufficient status to apply, along with material evidence proving the applicant’s capability to practice the true technique.

To receive a complete inheritance, one must formally join the Glazed Mingwang Hall lineage.

"Two? Ancestor Laingzhu, Shouzhe knows only Luqiu has practiced this true technique." Wang Shouzhe explained, "Recently she’s gone to perform academy tasks with Luojing, they’re not at home. I’ll let her visit Ancestor Laingzhu when possible."

"The other named ’Lici,’ whose master claimed the first volume." Wang Laingzhu laughed, "After discovering the familial connection, I checked the registration records and realized Lici was also practicing our lineage’s foundational true technique."

So it’s Lici~

Wang Shouzhe realized, and also missed Lici the maid greatly.

That troublesome girl even sent back a few wolves wanting him to retrieve them... She’s been away for so long without coming back to visit.

"This is Shica, a direct descendant of my lineage."

After introducing several elders, they finally began introducing the younger generation.