Protect Our Clan Leader

Chapter 415: Chapter 97: The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the yellow oriole behind (Seeking monthly ticket) _2

Instantly.

While sipping on the Spiritual Tea, Wang Shouzhe detailed the entirety of the situation.

The reason for his visit to the Zhong family today, is not merely for reminiscing old times.

“This…”

Zhong Wannian’s expression instantly turned solemn. He hadn’t expected the matter to be so, deeply intertwined, reaching even the Blood Nest of the Divine Martial Dynasty.

Even Xiangyang Old Ancestor, who had been silent all this while, opened his weary eyes, “Does Master Shouzhe intend for the Zhong family to get involved in this matter too by entrusting us with this intel?”

“It’s merely a precaution. After all, this matter took place in the Zhong family’s territory. If the Zhong family participates, it will naturally be even better.” Wang Shouzhe calmly stated, “Presently, our side is powerful, and two direct disciples from the Academic Palace are also part of this. Under normal circumstances, resolving this matter is almost guaranteed. If Old Xiangyang were to participate, you will naturally be included in the distribution of benefits too.”

Old Ancestor Xiangyang hesitated slightly.

If it were a usual situation, and Wang Shouzhe tried to persuade him to risk going to the Blood Nest, even with the potential of eventual benefits, he would undoubtedly decline without a moment’s consideration.

After all, a heavenly human old ancestor is the foundation of an entire family. If something were to happen, it could affect every member of that family and their descendants.

Because of this, any prominent family with only one heavenly realm ancestor tends to keep them secluded within, not venturing out, guarding the family like a Sea Stabilizing Needle. They can go on like this without doing anything for even a hundred years.

However, today the situation is different. Two direct disciples are involved, which requires more careful deliberation.

“What if I don’t want to get involved? Will the Academic Palace use their summoning order?” Old Ancestor Xiangyang asked with a frown.

“The Old Ancestor is joking.” Before Fang Youan could answer, Wang Shouzhe chuckled, “It’s a minor matter. Why resort to the summoning order? If the Old Ancestor really doesn’t wish to participate, all you need to do is swear to keep this matter a secret.”

“Old Ancestor, I think it’s worth a try.” Zhong Xingwang suggested, “I’ve been acquainted with Master Shouzhe for many years, and I trust in both his character and his abilities. After all, Master Shouzhe, more than anyone else, is afraid of death. If he didn’t have great confidence, he wouldn’t be so ready to take action.”

Although Zhong Xingwang came from the direct line, he wasn’t highly regarded within the family due to his aptitude and temperament. However, in the past decade or so, his status in the family has steadily climbed. Just by doing black market purchases or disposals for the Ping’an Wang Family, he had earned the family quite a bit of money.

Furthermore, many of the Zhong family’s island products are now sold by the In-laws Alliance’s United Fleet, and they gave him quite a bit of profit in consideration of Zhong Xingwang’s relationship with them.

Because of his consistent achievements, Zhong Xingwang was beginning to take on the demeanor of a pillar in the family.

“I too, have heard of Master Shouzhe’s reputation.” After weighing the matter, Old Ancestor Xiangyang said, “The Zhong family can participate in this matter. Apart from other aspects, just our fishermen scattered across the areas of the Hundred Islands Guard provide us with the best network of informants. Additionally, I can also join the team adding my strength of a Celestial being Realm to the team. As for the division of spoils, I trust in Master Shouzhe’s character.”

This matter seemed to have very high chances of success.

Moreover, by participating in it, it could not only cultivate relations with the two direct disciples of the Academic Palace, bolstering the family’s network in the palace, but deepen relationships with the rising Changning Xu Family and Ping’an Wang Family, making it worth taking a slight risk.

Furthermore, the Yinsha Sect’s activities within the Hundred Islands Guard posed a disadvantage to the Zhong family, so this was a problem that needed to be resolved sooner or later anyway.

“With this, the overall strength of our team should be foolproof.” Wang Shouzhe raised his Spiritual Tea, “I toast to the successful completion of our mission.”

Fang Youan was genuinely impressed with Wang Shouzhe, who had effortlessly roped in another veteran Realm Cultivator.

Old Ancestor Xiangyang was no ordinary being. Unlike the recently promoted Northern Star Old Ancestor, whose foundation was not yet stable and who didn’t even have a Magical Treasure, he was a Heavenly Human Old Ancestor.

The Hundred Islands Guard mainly dealt in black market trading, and countless treasures have passed through the hands of the Zhong family. Over time, this was bound to continuously accumulate in the Zhong family’s depth.

Who knew what fortunes this near 300-year-old Xiangyang Old Ancestor held in his hands?

However, having another powerful old ancestor in the team added to Fang Youan’s assurance.

…

Outer Sea.

The vast expanse of misty waves, and the wide sea of clouds.

The sky of the Outer Sea seemed even bluer compared to the Inner Sea, clear and pure, like blue jade. The sea breeze churned up waves, causing ripples. Fish leapt on the winds as seagulls called from afar, creating a scene as lively and beautiful as a painting.

However, beneath this beautiful exterior lay the turbulent waves of the Outer Sea, rife with crisis.

The gusts that rushed across the surface of the sea were large and urgent, the waves turbulent, big enough to overturn smaller fishing boats instantly. Beneath the surface of the sea, even more formidable fierce beasts lurked, capable of appearing at any moment, smashing and capsizing passing ships.

Yet, even so, the passion of mankind for exploring the sea remained undeterred.

Today, across this vast expanse of sea, a fleet of ships sailed fearlessly amid the storm.

These were three ships built from hundred-year-old Spiritual Oak. They were enormous and strongly built, appearing like sea fortresses.

However, all three ships were in a less than optimal condition now. Not to mention the mast of one ship that had broken, the other two had many dents and divots, and the wood in several places was of different hues, obviously patched up later.