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Chapter 842: Chapter 21: Emperor Longchang Appears! The Appearance of the Thousand Autumn Spiritual Treasure (Requesting Monthly Votes)

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In truth, this can be considered a normal human reaction. The individual in question is none other than a Great Heavenly Proud, the direct disciple of the head of the Purple Abode Academic Palace in Longzuo—a remarkably honorable status, isn’t it?

They show regard for the old bloodline connection and joyfully acknowledge kinship, but then Wang An Nan comes along and says, “I am your grandfather!” That’s not just taking advantage of the Great Heavenly Proud, it’s an arrogant attitude akin to a city dweller looking down on rural relatives…

Under normal circumstances, the elders would at most scold Wang An Nan for his lack of decorum and for not maintaining the image that befits the main lineage of the Great Qian Wang Clan.

But the problem is, the other party is Wang Liyao! Her potential is boundless, and so long as she doesn’t fall prematurely, at the very least, she will take charge of the Purple Abode Academic Palace in Longzuo in the future.

And if her luck is at its peak, who knows, she might even soar to the heavens with the Green Phoenix’s wings… becoming one of the two most powerful figures in the Great Qian Land!

Such a figure, even the prestigious Ding Duke’s Mansion, has only one Divine Power Seed, Wang Zouhui, who could barely compare with her.

For such a Great Heavenly Proud, isn’t it natural to have a bit of a temper?

Fortunately, the current Family Head of the Great Qian Wang Clan, Wang Yuchang, is also an ambitious individual, determined to revive and change the declining fortunes of the Wang family.

Right then, he took a stance. He clasped his hands together and bowed deeply to Wang Liyao, “Yao’er, about this matter…”

However, before he even finished bowing, Wang Liyao quickly stepped forward to support Wang Yuchang’s arm, repeatedly saying, “Master Yuchang, you absolutely must not! You are an Old Ancestor of the ‘Yu’ generation, I cannot bear such a bow.”

In a clan, seniority is paramount.

Even though Wang Liyao is a Great Heavenly Proud with a dignified status, if she casually accepts a bow from Wang Yuchang, it will surely make the entire Changning Wang Clan a laughingstock.

Then, rumors will undoubtedly spread that Wang Liyao is arrogant and ignorant of proper conduct, which may even affect her future path as a Saint.

Wang Yuchang, of course, was also putting on an act.

The moment he heard Wang Liyao call him ‘Old Ancestor,’ his heart leaped with joy, and he immediately climbed up the pole, grabbing Wang Liyao’s arm, both excited and regretful as he said, “Yao’er, when I first heard you were related by blood to our Ding Duke’s Mansion, I was ecstatic. I personally verified our family tree and lineage records while also ordering a cleanup of the ancestral home.”

“I was about to send for you to welcome you back to the Main Residence. Yet who would have expected that outrageous brat, how dare he, how dare he…” As Wang Yuchang spoke, he grew angrier, his face reddening, and his body trembling.

Wang Shida trembled with fright and quickly brought out a thorny vine, lashing it furiously at Wang An Nan on the stretcher, all the while cursing, “I’ll beat you to death, you wretched brat. How did I, Wang Shida, give birth to such a scourge? Enough, enough, as of today, I consider one less son born…”

Wang An Nan screamed miserably, feeling extreme injustice in his heart. Father, wasn’t I once your pride? Just putting on a show would have been enough, did you have to hit so hard…

“Grand Aunt Liyao, I was wrong! Please, forgive me this once.”

He knew that the only one who could resolve the issue was the one who caused it. In his agonizing pain, he could only plead with Wang Liyao for mercy.

But Wang Liyao didn’t pay him the slightest attention and continued to speak politely with Wang Yuchang, “Old Ancestor Yuchang, I’m touched by your sentiments. However, I’m quite comfortable staying in the White Cloud Tower, and moving back and forth would be a hassle.”

“How can that be acceptable?” Wang Yuchang said sternly, “Yao’er, you are of our Ding Duke’s Mansion bloodline. You’ve come to the National Capital, how can you stay in an inn? If word of this gets out, people will ridicule our Ding Duke’s Mansion for lacking propriety.”

They’re chatting now?

Wang Shida and his son, who were either hitting or being beaten, were both dumbstruck.

Miss Liyao, there’s a child being beaten here, and before chatting with the Old Ancestor, could you not try to intervene?

But with the current situation, since Wang Liyao wasn’t intervening, the beating had to continue. Wang Shida had no choice but to keep lashing and cursing, while Wang An Nan had to keep crying out miserably, wailing piteously.

Yet all this seemed to not disturb Wang Liyao at all. Seeing that the time was right, she gave Wang Yuchang a bow and said, “If that’s the case, I will follow Old Ancestor Yuchang’s arrangements.”

“Very good, our family’s Yao’er knows propriety and shows respect; I am deeply comforted,” Wang Yuchang said, his dignified and handsome face showing complete delight, “Yao’er, rest assured, you can treat our family’s ancestral home like your own. For all living expenses, you will be treated the same as our family’s Divine Power Seed.”

“Thank you for the love and care of the Old Ancestor,” Wang Liyao gracefully bowed in thanks, “Once I have made some preparations and said my farewells to the Commandery Prince, I will follow the Old Ancestor home.”

Going home?

“Very good, very good,” Wang Yuchang’s smile grew even broader, “then you go ahead with your arrangements, Yao’er. There’s no rush, take your time.”

No rush?

Wang An Nan’s heart was shattering.

Old Ancestor, your own precious great-great-great-grandchild is almost being beaten to death, and you’re still not in a hurry? Grand Aunt Liyao’s heart is ruthless, but Old Ancestor, your heart is even more so…

As Wang Liyao gracefully departed, the shouts and whip sounds of Wang Shida, as well as Wang An Nan’s screams for mercy, continued unabated on the platform.

Among the onlooking crowd, many who were initially taking pleasure in the misfortune began to feel a hint of sympathy for Wang An Nan. Isn’t this kid a bit too miserable? Haha~

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