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Chapter 975: Chapter 49 Unparalleled Prestige! Old Ancestor Shou Zhe Has Become a Great Figure_2 Chapter 975: Chapter 49 Unparalleled Prestige! Old Ancestor Shou Zhe Has Become a Great Figure_2 From the position and perspective where Wang Shouzhe now stood, he had long since moved beyond the confines of just one guard post and county.

In light of his current prestige in Longzuo County, regarding the Yan family as fellow clansmen and Yan Shuangshuang as a younger member of the same region was also an expression of his status and prestige.

“This…” Yan Shuangshuang felt a bit flustered and stole a look at Old Ancestor Yan Yufei.

Before Old Ancestor Yan Yufei could speak, Taishi Ankang next to him laughed and said, “Shuang Er, there’s no need for modesty. Nowadays, who doesn’t know that the ‘Wang’ and ‘Qian’ families of Longzuo are wealthy Prominent Families? It’s only right for Master Shouzhe who has earned so much money to give a leg up to an outstanding junior of the same region like you, the Little Sky Pride.”

“Since the Prefectural Governor himself has spoken so, Shuang Er, you should accept it.” A warm smile appeared on the aged face of Yan Yufei.

“Shuang Er thanks Old Ancestor Shouzhe for the favor of his support.” After these words, Yan Shuangshuang bowed deeply to Wang Shouzhe, her eyes filled with gratitude.

The current state of the Yan family in Longzuo was very clear to all its members. They had spent so much to cultivate her. She always got the best things first, while the cultivation resources for her brothers and sisters were scanty, making their days extremely difficult.

“Shuang Er, go play with your brothers and sisters, and learn as much as you can from the outstanding young people of the Wang family,” Yan Yufei encouraged, fondly stroking her head, a trace of guilt deep in his old eyes.

“Yes, Old Ancestor,” replied Yan Shuangshuang. After bowing to all the elders once more, she withdrew, guided by the maids to where the young people had gathered.

After Yan Shuangshuang had left, Yan Yufei signaled Yan Feihong, the current Noble Family Head of the Yan family, with a look.

Yan Feihong promptly stood up with a beaming smile and respectfully proposed a toast to Wang Shouzhe, “Master Shouzhe, I have heard that your esteemed daughter Li Yao, the Great Heavenly Proud, has recently swept through all the competing Sky Prides of Shangjing City, glossy with honor. This brings glory and respect to all of us from Longzuo, and we hold her in the highest esteem.”

“I just visited Shangjing City not long ago for some affairs, and the officials were somewhat dismissive at first. But as soon as they heard I came from Longzuo, they immediately became three parts more courteous. When Li Yao’s name came up, they showed nothing but awe, and promptly resolved my tasks. I toast to you, grateful for the reflected glory.”

Yan Feihong, now over one hundred and fifty years old, was a Noble Family Head at the Heavenly Human Level born from the Little Sky Pride, whose mature and steady appearance, coupled with his warm generosity, showcased the grace of a time-honored Noble Family Head of the Purple Abode Realm.

Wang Shouzhe did not put on airs and stood up with a laugh, pretending to help him up: “Family Head Feihong, you praise too highly. Your venerable eldest son, Yan Yujing, is also a remarkable Sky Pride. It is said that he had entered the Heavenly Human Realm at the age of seventy-nine and is now in his early one hundred and twenties, reaching the early stage peak of the Heavenly Human Realm with immense potential. In the future, he will surely be a respected Old Ancestor who revitalizes our lineage.”

Upon mention of Yan Yujing, a hint of gratification appeared in Yan Feihong’s eyes, “Yujing has been in seclusion cultivating these past two years. Once he emerges, I will have him come to pay his respects to Master Shouzhe.”

“There’s no need for formalities. When Yujing visits our Wang family, Shouzhe will certainly be a gracious host,” Wang Shouzhe elegantly said.

Through the exchange of toasts and the wine flowing thrice, the Wang and Yan families grew much more familiar with each other.

It was then Taishi Ankang said, “Shouzhe, I came to see you this time for two reasons. One of them, after seeing you, I feel much relieved, so it can wait. Let’s talk about the Yan family first.”

“When I first arrived in Longzuo County, I also benefited from the care of Predecessor Yan Yufei, which allowed me to gradually stabilize my position. I believe you’re also aware of the current situation faced by the Yan family,” Taishi Ankang said with sighs, “Originally, for nearly two to three hundred years, the main industry of the Yan family had been gradually affected by the development of the northwest, with profits declining and the family slowly weakening. Still, with years of accumulated resources, it was able to barely hold on. Sadly, a hundred years ago, filled with the hopes of his family, Yan Jingchi failed in his attempt to advance to the Purple Abode Realm due to an unstable state of mind during the breakthrough. Not only did this result in all the Yan family’s investments being wasted, worsening the situation, but it also directly caused issues with the succession of the Purple Abode.”

“The one thing Prominent Families dread most is encountering complications during succession,” Wang Shouzhe also said with empathy, “I can understand such a predicament. Once upon a time, our Wang family also faced such difficulties.”

“Isn’t that the truth? They say a Purple Abode makes for a millennium-long Prominent Family, but once a Purple Abode cannot overcome the transition, the family will quickly weaken,” Taishi Ankang lamented, “In that northwestern region, countless large and small families are waiting for Predecessor Yan Yufei to pass away, so they can secretly join hands to attack and chip away at the waning Yan family.”

“Currently, the biggest problem for the Yan family is that Predecessor Yan Yufei does not have many years left. Even though he has taken Lifespan Extension Pills, he has at most fifty years left. And the new generation’s Purple Abode Seed, Yan Yujing, will need at least another one hundred and fifty years to achieve the Purple Abode. This hundred-year gap without a Purple Abode is the Yan family’s most vulnerable and dangerous period.”

“When the time comes, and the wolves start circling, whether the Yan family can withstand the onslaught is uncertain. But at the very least, Yan Yujing would struggle to obtain enough resources for cultivation and to break through to the Purple Abode Realm. And I, as the Prefectural Governor, cannot get too involved in the regular competition between the Prominent Families.”

Prominent Families rely on the deterrent force of the Purple Abode Realm experts to command respect from the lesser families and deter others from challenging their authority. Once the Purple Abode falls or succession issues arise, the substantial family wealth quickly turns into a death warrant.

The saying goes, ‘an innocent man bears no blame, but possession of a jade invites trouble.’ Without sufficient strength, possessing a wealth that others envy beckons covetous glances.

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