Protect Our Clan Leader

Chapter 961: Chapter 46 Life-bound Immortal Plant! Master Shouzhe is on the Rise Chapter 961: Chapter 46 Life-bound Immortal Plant! Master Shouzhe is on the Rise …

In that lightning-fast moment, Wang Shouzhe had already thought of several ingenious solutions.

However, every single one seemed like a ticket to death.

Instantly, Wang Shouzhe’s expression darkened as he grasped Liu Ruolan’s jade hand and said, “My lady, ever since you married into my family, you have been tirelessly managing our household. These years, you have worked so hard. Marrying you is the greatest fortune of my life.”

“What nonsense are you spouting, the children are still here~” Liu Ruolan chastised him with a playful scolding glance, “Stop messing around, what will people think?”

Wang Liyao and Wang Zong’an on the side exchanged glances.

They hadn’t expected that after so many years, their father’s sweet nothings still remained at the same level as their childhood days…

Having left the protection of their parents for so many years, to hear such saccharine sweet nothings again really felt like a blast from the past. They felt as if they were back in their parents’ courtyard, still living those days when they would occasionally listen to their father’s stories or be chased around the yard with a stick by their mother when lazy with their homework.

“Yes, yes, my lady’s right.” Wang Shouzhe let go of her hand and said lovingly, “Lately, with the competition for the Emperor’s son and other numerous complex matters demanding my attention, I have been somewhat preoccupied. Once this busy period is over, I will definitely pay more attention to my lady, and spend more time caring for and accompanying you.”

“Mm, my husband, you’re so good to me. It’s truly my fortune to have met you,” Ruolan responded.

The younger generation, peers, and elders all took their cue to disperse.

Wang Shouzhe and his wife had been married for over seventy years, and everyone had long since figured out a pattern. When they were loving, it was best to stay away; when they fought, it was even more crucial to stay away.

Because the former could be sickeningly sweet, and the latter could easily drag one into the fray, becoming collateral damage.

Therefore, the ancestor Longyan took Luotong, Shu Yong, and a few of the younger generation aside to impart cultivation insights. Wang Liyao and her siblings pulled aside their aunts Luo Jing and Luo Qiu to gossip about the Academic Palace and the Sacred Land.

Only the very young Wang Anye was left unattended on the side.

Uncertain where to go, his eyes, ears, and soul continually endured such intense sweetness that he felt like he was on the verge of collapse.

Making matters worse, Liu Ruolan’s peripheral vision accidentally caught sight of Wang Anye, and she immediately frowned in disgust and said, “Wang Anye, what are you doing standing there? Have you finished your homework for today? Artifact Spirit~ Artifact Spirit, come out for a moment.”

“What can I do for you, Ruolan?” the Artifact Spirit asked respectfully since Liu Ruolan was the record-holder for the graduation exam at the Fifth New Soldier Training Camp. Moreover, she wasn’t known for creating records by stalling for time with shameless tactics; she achieved them with her formidable strength, crushing everything in her path.

“Could you please keep a closer eye on Anye’s homework? His recent scores are barely passing the tests,” Liu Ruolan criticized, “Anye, you weren’t like this at the Clan School. Have you become distracted recently?”

Wang Anye felt tears welling up in his eyes.

Great-grandmother, are the assignments in the Clan School really on the same level as the current ones? You can’t judge solely by the score…

“Ruolan is right. Anye, perhaps your sister has been too lenient with you. I have some practice exams here that might help,” Artifact Spirit added.

“…”

Wang Anye looked up at the sky at a forty-five-degree angle, with bitterness in his clear, bright eyes, and his heart filled with sorrow.

In the past, as the junior clan leader of the Wang family, he found the days predictable and dull; but now, reality had handed him a heavy burden along with a thrilling and unpredictable life.

If he had the choice, he would rather return to that carefree past.

After Wang Anye was taken away by the Artifact Spirit, Wang Shouzhe and his wife finally had their world to themselves again.

“My lady, we’ve all been pushing hard lately. I saw near the lair of the Golden Tiger King, where the spiritual energy is lush and the mountains and lakes are beautiful. Why not build a hut and stay there for a few days to relax? I have had quite an insight in cultivation recently and have been making rapid progress; I would like to discuss and exchange insights with you.”

“Mm,” Liu Ruolan blushed slightly, a hint of spring in her expression, and whispered, “I, too, haven’t compared notes on the Dao with my husband in a long while. It’s because there have been too many people around and too many distractions, making us lax.”

…

Ten days later.

The Wang Shouzhe couple, who had taken leave to relax, returned to the training camp. Compared to Liu Ruolan, who was radiant, Wang Shouzhe appeared a little weary.

After this short break, everyone had returned to a better state.

Next, it was time to study how to overcome—oh, not that—to utterly defeat Level Eight.

Wang Zongchang, Wang Luotong, and the rest were only at Heavenly Human Realm Level One, and Level Seven was already their limit. Now, there were only seven people left who were qualified to challenge Level Eight.

But this did not hinder everyone from gathering to watch the final battle. After all, at this level, a cultivator’s battle is not only a contest of techniques and Mysterious Energy but also includes their understanding of the Heavenly Dao Laws. Watching the battle closely, if lucky, one might even gain some insights.

Even Wang Anye, who had been dragged away to do homework, was permitted to bring over his desk and watch the battle. However, during breaks in the fight, Anye still had to diligently complete the Artifact Spirit’s assignments, and life was bitter beyond words.

“Anye, reaching Level Eight in the graduation exam is something I’ve never seen before,” said the Artifact Spirit excitedly, “I never thought our Fifth New Recruit Camp might have the opportunity to achieve such an honor. I wonder if Ruolan can break through? So far, no one has.”

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