Protect Our Clan Leader

Chapter 442: Chapter 108: Longyan! Advancing to Heavenly Human Realm_1

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Hosting Gu Hanyu certainly couldn’t take place in one’s own small courtyard.

The Wang family’s main residence had formal halls for entertaining honorable guests. As per protocol, Gu Hanyu had been led by the manager into the main hall designated for welcoming guests.

Upon entering the guest reception hall, Wang Shouzhe immediately noticed the attractive silhouette of a woman sitting in the guest seat.

She was a tall woman, dressed very modestly. In terms of looks, she couldn’t be considered top-tier, but her very demeanor seemed to exude a tranquility and purity, akin to a white kite reflecting off the water, clearly dazzling, making it hard for anyone to harbor ill feelings towards her.

“Immortal Gu’s gracious presence truly brings glory to my Wang family.” He briskly walked two steps forward and greeted her with a radiant smile, “However, it would have been better if the Immortal had sent someone to inform me in advance, so I could have gone to Changning to welcome her.”

“Master Shouzhe, you are too kind.” On hearing Wang Shouzhe’s words, the figure on the guest seat elegantly stood, bowed politely in his direction, her voice crisp and captivating, “Hanyu is but a simple independent cultivator, hardly deserving such respect from the Family Head.”

“Not at all, not at all~ Ever since Changning was hit by disaster, with plagues breaking out one after another, were it not for the Immortal’s sleepless efforts, coming up with a cure in record time, in cooperation with the Academic Palace and the City Guard Mansion, we would not have been able to control the plague early, let alone ensure peace. For such a monumental contribution, I truly admire you,” praised Wang Shouzhe, his face full of admiration.

As a matter of fact, it was precisely because of this accomplishment that he came to know of Immortal Gu, the ‘Pill Doctor Par Excellence’.

In this world where prominent families form the base, during natural disasters, though they generally show solidarity under government and academic organization, everyone has their own selfish motives, and who else would be selfless enough to sacrifice sleep and devote their all?

Gu Hanyu, a mere independent cultivator, had such benevolent intentions that even prominent families couldn’t match, this alone was enough to earn her some respect from Wang Shouzhe.

After some small talk, the two took their seats, casually chatting over Spiritual Tea, even sharing stories about the flood.

The Wang family had taken on the responsibility of resettling four ten thousand displaced people, a truly commendable deed that Gu Hanyu had heard of and greatly admired. Thus, she treated Wang Shouzhe with extreme courtesy.

Having had three cups of tea, the two’s initial awkwardness wore off significantly.

Gu Hanyu brought up the main subject: “Master Shouzhe, there are two matters for which I sought you out.”

“Please share, Immortal.” Wang Shouzhe gave her his full attention, “Given your benefaction to Changning, I will indeed consider whatever you have to say seriously.”

As the saying goes, ‘no one visits the Treasure Palace without a cause’, Gu Hanyu wouldn’t have approached him without a motive, something Wang Shouzhe had already anticipated.

And he too wanted to cultivate a relationship with Gu Hanyu, the Pill Doctor Par Excellence.

Not only was she an exceptionally skilled Alchemist, her principles seemed quite upright. If he could host her as Guest Elder, the advantages would greatly outweigh any disadvantages for the Wang family.

“Previously, I inadvertently heard from the Old Ancestor Beichen of Xu Family that you have obtained a few legendary Bridal Clothes Blood Gus.” Gu Hanyu hesitated slightly, “I have read about the Bridal Clothes Blood Gu in ancient texts and, out of curiosity, I’d like to have a look.”

Beichen Old Ancestor…..

Wang Shouzhe was speechless for a moment.

This old fellow usually seemed reliable, how could he reveal everything when he encounters a beautiful woman? Could it be he had just ascended to the Heavenly Human Realm, gained two hundred more years to live, and was now keen to experience a romantic pursuit once again?

“Don’t blame Ancestor Beichen.” Gu Hanyu apologized, “He only unwittingly leaked some clues which I then pieced together.”

“That’s just a minor issue.” Wang Shouzhe shook his head indicating he didn’t mind, “However, the Bridal Clothes Blood Gus of our Wang family have already been allocated. I fear I cannot spare one for the Immortal.”

Being as he was, he certainly wouldn’t bend over backwards for someone just because she was beautiful, even going so far as to offer a Bridal Clothes Blood Gu. It wouldn’t be a problem if she wanted to look, but that had to be the limit.

Gu Hanyu nodded, “My main intention was to understand more about it. I have no intention of desiring the treasures of the Family Head.”

“If that’s the case, I will arrange a courtyard for Immortal Gu to stay at the Wang family residence for a few days. There will certainly be an opportunity to observe it.” Wang Shouzhe then changed the subject, “You mentioned earlier that you came with another matter?”

“The other matter is that Huangfu Chengpeng of Huangfu Clan in Changning has asked me to mediate. He wants me to speak on his behalf.” Gu Hanyu seemed a little uncomfortable, “Normally, I wouldn’t interfere in disputes between two families. However, when I first arrived in Changning, the Huangfu Clan helped me a lot. Hence, I couldn’t refuse this request.”

“Oh,” Wang Shouzhe took a sip of his tea, noncommittally, “The case of the Huangfu Clan of Changning colluding with the Yinsha Sect is under the jurisdiction of the City Guard Mansion and the Academic Palace. We are just a local family. We have limited power, why would Huangfu Chengpeng find us?”

“From what I understand so far,” Gu Hanyu nodded, “The evidence against the Huangfu Clan colluding with the Yinsha Sect seems irrefutable. They’ll soon face exile.”

She paused before continuing, “Their current request is that the Wang family pardon those remaining clan members who weren’t implicated.”

“Immortal Gu is joking.” Wang Shouzhe laughed softly, “Although our Wang family has some grievances with the Huangfu Clan, we will abide by whatever the City Guard Mansion decides. It’s not our place to discuss whether to pardon anyone.”