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Chapter 1578: Chapter 94: The Wang Family! Unfathomably Profound Background (Vote for Monthly Tickets)

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Sky-Port of Xinping Town, Changning Guard.

This Sky-Port is part of the Yao family’s industry. The Cloud Ray Flying Boats coming from distant regions of the Immortal Dynasty typically land here.

Early one morning, several Cloud Ray Flying Boats pierced through the clouds, descended from the sky, and landed on the gigantic docking platform.

Soon, the Cloud Ray Flying Boats stabilized, their cabin doors opened, and the “honorable guests” from the Immortal Dynasty disembarked one after another.

These guests were Artifact Refiners dispatched to the Wang family by the Black Armor Department. Under the sunlight, their facial expressions were both solemn and tinged with sorrow.

Anyone would feel dispirited after being transferred from the bustling Immortal Cities to this “remote frontier.”

Even King Chaoyang and his wife kept a low profile, following quietly at the tail of the group.

At the edge of the square, a large gathering of Wang family members had already been waiting there, with none other than the Wang family’s Old Ancestor, Wang Xiaohan, leading the welcome party.

As the second Old Ancestor of the family, Wang Xiaohan held an extremely high status within the Wang clan. Normally, unless it was for important matters, he rarely made appearances anymore.

But at this time, adorned in a meticulously tailored Profound Martial robe, he had personally led a group of younger family members and household retainers to the Sky-Port early to welcome the Immortal Dynasty’s Artifact Refiners.

Years ago, the Wang family had obtained its first Advanced Wedding Blood Gu Essence Edition, which was given to Old Ancestor Xiaohan, significantly enhancing his bloodline talent. Now, thirty-some years later, his cultivation base had already reached Level Two of the Purple Abode Realm.

However, he ultimately reached the Spirit Platform Realm too late. Despite ascending to the Purple Abode Realm and enjoying robust vitality, his hair and beard still had traces of white, making him appear older than the average Purple Abode Great Heavenly Proud.

“This gentleman must be Elder Pei?” As the honored guests disembarked from the flying boats, Old Ancestor Xiaohan was the first to warmly approach them. “I am Wang Xiaohan of the Changning Wang Clan, here to welcome the distinguished guests from the Immortal Dynasty.”

At that moment, Elder Pei was in an exceedingly foul mood. He merely nodded slightly with an “Hmm,” coming across as quite arrogant.

It was his half-disciple, Xiang Huaijin, who stepped forward, offering a cupped fist salute in return. “I am Xiang Huaijin. This is my teacher, Pei Xin’an.”

Having experienced many ups and downs in life, Old Ancestor Xiaohan wasn’t fazed by such attitudes. Maintaining his hospitable demeanor as host, he said, “Greetings to Elder Pei and Brother Huaijin. Our Wang family has already prepared lodging and a reception banquet featuring some of Changning’s specialties. This way, please.”

“No need. We didn’t travel all this way to Dongqian just to eat,” Elder Pei coldly waved his hand. “Let’s proceed straight to the Refining Workshop for new battle armor instead.”

His mood at that moment was exceedingly grim. Before departing, Commandant Liu had rubbed salt in the wound by gleefully informing him that all costs for this external assignment to Dongqian—its travel expenses, accommodation, and even wages—would be borne by the Dongqian Wang Clan.

In a place as remote as Dongqian, just how many Immortal Crystals could they provide for wages? Elder Pei Xin’an, despite being one of the top Artifact Refiners in the Black Armor Department—and despite being marginalized in terms of hidden benefits—still earned as much as twelve thousand Immortal Crystals a year!

Yet he was perpetually barely making ends meet.

In his household, many young descendants were growing up and needed his financial support as their ancestor. This was especially true for one outstanding young Sky Pride among his direct lineage, who embodied the Pei family’s hope. Many elders in the clan had tightened their belts to ensure his growth.

Now relegated to Dongqian, it’s inevitable that his income for the next ten or twenty years would substantially decline. How could he not feel gloomy?

“This…” Wang Xiaohan furrowed his brows hesitantly. “Honored guests, you’ve traveled so far to visit us in Dongqian and must be weary from the journey. You should rest for a few days before discussing work—it’s not urgent.”

Elder Pei’s face darkened, about to erupt in frustration, but Xiang Huaijin quickly realized the situation and intercepted. He promptly said, “Brother Xiaohan, my teacher has a rather impatient temperament. He wishes to first inspect our refining environment and provide suggestions for improvement, ensuring smoother collaboration during this endeavor. Perhaps after reviewing the site and making the necessary revisions, we can then hold the reception banquet.”

As he spoke, Xiang Huaijin purposefully gave Wang Xiaohan a subtle glance, signaling him not to defy Elder Pei.

“Elder Pei is truly diligent; it puts me to shame,” Old Ancestor Xiaohan replied with hearty laughter. “Very well, let’s head to the production workshop first, then.”

Production workshop?

Xiang Huaijin frowned.

What kind of title was that? Shouldn’t it be called a Refining Workshop instead?

The Artifact Refining model of the Black Armor Department typically consisted of a master craftsman overseeing a few apprentices, operating within an independent refining workshop for their work.

Forget it—perhaps it’s just a regional naming difference in Dongqian.

While they conversed, Old Ancestor Xiaohan had already summoned the Spirit Cow Car.

Though referred to as “Spirit Cow Car,” these were entirely different from traditional Spirit Cow transport vehicles used for freight.

These new Spirit Cow Cars were pulled by hulking, immensely powerful Level Three Iron-Backed Wild Oxen. The animals’ black iron-like spines shimmered faintly with a chilling glint.

The Spirit Cow Car’s compartments also differed entirely from those used for cargo. These were not sealed containers but featured numerous windows along their sides. Each window was adorned with large panes of transparent glass, and one could clearly see neat rows of comfortable seats inside.

It was estimated that the compartment could easily accommodate thirty to forty people at a time, offering excellent lighting and visibility.

These Spirit Cow Cars were actually public transit vehicles operated by the Wang family.

Having long prioritized the improvement of basic infrastructure, the Wang family’s efforts over many years had paid off. Not to mention elsewhere, even in southern Longzuo County’s Southern Six Guards, the road traffic system had become remarkably advanced. To ease transportation, large-capacity public transit systems such as these were naturally developed.

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