Protect Our Clan Leader

Chapter 485: Chapter 13 Li Yao! I’m Coming to the Academic Palace_1

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Perhaps it was Wang Shouye’s “astonishing” declaration that was too shocking, as the people present at the scene looked somewhat bewildered for a moment, their faces an odd mixture of expressions, and the atmosphere slightly eerie.

However, the people present were all shrewd and worldly-wise, and the leading figures were quick to recover.

“Ha, ha, ha~ Master Shouzhe is indeed exceptional~ He has cultivated such an outstanding alchemist with such subtlety.” Yuwen Jinghong laughed and bowed to Wang Shouzhe, “This young man’s entry into Master Danding’s disciple lineage will undoubtedly lead to great success in future. Congratulations~ Congratulations~”

At these words, the other leaders also grasped the situation and offered their congratulations to Wang Shouzhe. Their flattering words were filled with evident intentions of courting and alliance-building.

The speed at which they changed their attitudes, it was as if the previous disdain and stirrings were not their doing at all.

“Not at all~ Not at all~”

Wang Shouzhe was secretly thrilled, but he was not about to bring these people down at this moment. He humbly exchanged flatteries with them, always presenting himself as humble and polite, a picture of gracefulness, beyond any reproach.

The feelings of Qian Xuefu and Wuwen Nianjing at this moment were quite complex. On one hand, they were both somewhat speechless at Wang Shouye’s “ignorance”, on the other hand, they were genuinely happy for him.

Speaking of resources and wealth, Qian Xuefu was born into the Qian Family, a Prominent Family of the Purple Abode. Even if his family didn’t lean heavily on him for resources, he had the foundation of a Prominent Family, so his resources were not worse than Wang Shouye’s.

This showed that the gap in strength was not simply a matter of “resources”.

Perhaps it was Wang Shouye’s undisturbed devotion and focus that led to his current success~

Qian Xuefu admitted that he would never be able to achieve this.

“Brother Shouye, from today onwards, we will be brothers in the same sect.” He quickly composed himself and joked to Wang Shouye, “Now, you as the elder brother, you’ll have to take good care of me, the younger brother~”

“Don’t say that, what ability do I have?” Wang Shouye scratched his head in embarrassment. Growing up, this was his first time experiencing such fanfare and he felt quite overwhelmed.

In a corner, Si Xinghai narrowed his eyes at Wang Shouye’s back, his eyes revealing rare seriousness and scrutiny.

Gu Hanyu happened to glance at the interactions between the young people and smiled, feeling genuinely pleased for Wang Shouye.

When she guided Wang Shouye, she admired his earnestness to study, which prompted her to put in a good word for him. Wang Shouye’s performance now proved that she made the right judgement.

Seeing the harmonious atmosphere around them and how the Prominent Family leaders, who had been surrounding the Dongfang Family just moments ago, quickly flocked to the Wang family, Dongfang Bohua found himself in an embarrassing situation, feeling extremely out of place.

At this moment, the Dongfang Family had essentially become a laughingstock.

He frowned tight, grabbed Dongfang Yuxi.

“Old Ancestor, I…” Dongfang Yuxi turned his head to look at his family’s Old Ancestor, still bewildered. He hadn’t recovered from the shock up until now.

“Let’s go.”

Seeing his state, Dongfang Bohua whose words of reprimand got stuck in his throat, could only drag him out.

At this time, there was no need for the Dongfang Family to stay. If they didn’t leave now, did they want to remain and continue to be the laughingstock?

Soon, Dongfang Bohua and Dongfang Yuxi, along with the others who had accompanied them from the Dongfang Family, completely left Tian Yuan Danfang.

At the same time, Gu Hanyu received a message from Master Danding.

“Qian Xuefu, Sī Xīnghǎi, Wang Shouye, the three of you, come with me. Master wants to meet you.” She called the three of them and bid farewell to the dignitaries present.

The dignitaries in attendance understood that it was time for the official apprentice ceremony.

Naturally, they wouldn’t obstruct this, and after exchanging some polite words with Gu Hanyu, they watched the four individuals enter the inner hall.

“Sister Hanyu, what kind of person is Master?” Wang Shouye asked nervously as he followed behind Gu Hanyu, “Are there any special considerations to keep in mind when meeting him in a little while?”

On hearing this, both Qian Xuefu and Sī Xīnghǎi perked up their ears, though neither said anything.

Gu Hanyu chuckled, “Relax~ Aside from being strict when it comes to alchemy, Master is an easygoing person in other ways, and his personality is quite amiable.”

While talking, the group had ventured deep into Tian Yuan Danfang and had stopped in front of a room.

“We’re here, let’s all go in~”

Gu Hanyu pushed open the door and walked in, followed quickly by Wang Shouye, Qian Xuefu, and Sī Xīnghǎi.

The room was surprisingly modest, without any extravagant decorations or elaborate furnishings. The only thing of note was a gigantic bookshelf against the wall, teeming with books of all colors.

Under the bright light, an elderly man in a grey robe was sitting behind a low table in the middle of the room, leisurely flipping through a book.

Clearly, this elderly man was Master Danding.

“Master,” Gu Hanyu stepped forward, respectfully bowed, “they have arrived.”

At her words, Master Danding put down the book in his hand and turned his gaze to the three men.

Qian Xuefu, Sī Xīnghǎi, Wang Shouye hurried forward and made a bow of great respect: “Greetings, Master.”