Protect Our Clan Leader

Chapter 2815: Chapter 23: So Only a Taoist Master Counts as a Worthy Enemy in Your Eyes?

”Seven bamboo, pong!” called out Crown Princess Qingyang in her attire of teal fabric, an air of heroism in her brows and eyes, as she discarded another tile, ”Nine bamboo.”

She was feeling quite pleased with herself.

Having thrown out nine bamboo, she was now one tile away from victory, just waiting for the winning tile~

However, just as Yao Yumei, seated next to her, was about to draw a tile, Wang Shouzhe’s voice suddenly broke in: ”Hey Yumei, you’ve already won with a single hanging nine bamboo~”

”Huh? I’ve won already?” Obviously, Yao Yumei hadn’t realized this at all. She checked her tiles with surprise, prompted by Wang Shouzhe, ”According to the rules, I’ve indeed won. Qingyang, pay up, pay up~”

Crown Princess Qingyang’s expression instantly turned resentful.

Reluctantly, she counted out a heap of top-quality Spirit Stones and cast a glare at Wang Shouzhe: ”Wang Shouzhe, were you born to oppose me?”

”I just saw that Yumei seemed a bit confused, so I casually offered her some advice~” Wang Shouzhe chuckled, sipping his tea as if he hadn’t meant to intervene.

”A true gentleman watches the game in silence.” Complained the Saintess Water Moon seated across the table, ”Why didn’t you help me with my tiles? I’m a newbie too.”

Like hell you’re a newbie~ You’ve played Mahjong countless times in the Divine Martial World, practically a seasoned player.

Wang Shouzhe shot her a disdainful look.

”Ruolan sister, let me tell you.” Saintess Water Moon pursed her lips, starting to sow discord, ”Wang Shouzhe has a soft spot for our Yumei. I heard the two of them even went to have dinner together at Listening Rain Pavilion, where Wang Baosheng goes on dates. That place... tsk tsk, is gorgeous and romantic, ideal for private meetings between men and women.”

Wang Shouzhe glared over.

Exposing him like this right in front of him, was she really not regarding him as her employer? He might just dock her tribute salary later.

”There’s such a thing?” Liu Ruolan chuckled while fiddling with her tiles, ”But, this only demonstrates my husband’s charm. Among you all, be honest, whoever wants to be a second or third wife to my husband, I welcome with both hands. That way, we can play Mahjong together every day.”

Wang Shouzhe felt a little numb.

This lousy place is better left alone.

He immediately put down his teacup, pretending to get up casually: ”Mu Xian, serve Ruolan the Lady well, I’m going out for a stroll to clear my mind.”

”You’re not allowed to leave.” Liu Ruolan’s enchanting eyes glanced at him, ”Qingyang sister and Yumei sister aren’t very experienced, you better keep an eye on their tiles, lest people say I’m cheating money from novices, damaging my reputation.”

Alrighty~

Wang Shouzhe resignedly sat back down, returning to his role of serving tea, delivering fruit, and occasionally helping Qingyang and Yao Yumei strategize over their tiles.

Sitting together playing Mahjong, the women inevitably engaged in gossip.

Once they became familiar, Crown Princess Qingyang also seemed increasingly relaxed, casually chatting, ”Have you seen the latest issue of ’Truth’? This time, His Majesty Cangping God Emperor showed great prowess on the Void Sea battlefield, dealing devastating blows to the Great Commander Apocalypse with just a projection battle damage, killing five Demon Lords and dozens to hundreds of Demonic Gods, and also destroying a key logistical base of the Demonic Clan. Truly an unparalleled achievement!”

As she spoke, her eyes showed an unconscious look of admiration and respect.

Unexpectedly, as soon as she finished speaking, Liu Ruolan’s expression changed.

”Clang!”

Liu Ruolan’s Sacred Sword of Primordial Water suddenly unsheathed, its chilling Sword Intent instantly permeating the waterside platform.

”That shameless old dog Cangping, it’s obviously Yuxuan and Lici who led the whole operation, yet he claimed all the credit!” She sneered, her aura surging as if she wanted to chop the Cangping God Emperor up, ”Old Cai!”

”Old Cai is here.”

Cai Youdao, hearing the call, hurried in, respectfully saluting Liu Ruolan, but his face was full of bitterness: ”Ruolan Lady, Cangping God Emperor is too powerful, Old Cai here can’t beat him~ We should consider other ways~~”

”Calm down, dear.” Wang Shouzhe also hurriedly advised, ”Cangping God Emperor is a Taoist Master level, we two tied together can’t beat even one hand of his, calm down, stay calm.”

With the advancement of cultivation base, Ruolan’s switching between her personalities has become increasingly smooth, now it doesn’t even require provocation, just a slight disagreement and she can draw her sword.

After persuading for a while, Liu Ruolan’s expression gradually softened a little.

Not without some reluctance, she sheathed her Sacred Sword of Primordial Water: ”Hmpf~! I’ll keep tab of this, when I can defeat him, I will make that old dog pay.”

But even so, her face remained dark, her displeasure practically written all over: ”What about Baoguang? How is that kid acting? Helping to promote Cangping without promoting our own children?”

”Wife~ Baoguang has already sent a letter explaining.” Wang Shouzhe breathed a sigh of relief, explaining, ”This matter is of great importance, to avoid our Wang family from being too conspicuous, it should be kept low for a moment, camouflaged for a while. I think he’s right.”

”Hmph~ Since when did that kid know how to camouflage?” Liu Ruolan’s expression was dissatisfied, ”Send a message for him to come back right away, I want to ask him personally.”

”Understood, my wife, I’ll send the message immediately.” Wang Shouzhe said, quickly signaling the other ladies with his eyes to come up with a new topic.

If Ruolan’s temper really flares up, it might cause a big issue.

Crown Princess Qingyang and Yao Yumei exchanged glances, not daring to speak recklessly for a moment, their eyes cast towards Liu Ruolan also revealing a hint of awe.

That Sword Intent just now, though casually wielded, was really a bit terrifying. Both had felt completely suppressed earlier, thus not daring to speak casually now.

Saintess Water Moon, though, was familiar with Liu Ruolan’s strength and temper, not scared, received Wang Shouzhe’s glance and was about to open her mouth to change the subject.

Yet before she could speak.

The voice of head of the Imperial Guards Lan Wanghai rang out from outside: ”Is Brother Shouzhe here? It’s Lan Wanghai.”

Wang Shouzhe was glad for the interruption and promptly ordered Lan Wanghai to be invited in.

Unexpectedly, as soon as they met, Lan Wanghai didn’t even bother with greetings before urging him anxiously to leave: ”Brother Shouzhe, quick, leave the Tianrui Saint Dynasty with your honored wife and return to the Divine Martial World to lay low. Your greatest enemy has arrived at the Sacred Dynasty, preparing to stir trouble.”

”?”

Wang Shouzhe’s expression also turned slightly serious.

He didn’t heed Lan Wanghai’s urge, frowning in speculation: ”Great enemy? Has Tranquil Sky Divine King Ji Taichang come? But no, he should be busy dealing with the Demonic Clan on the battlefield now. Is it the Nirvana Buddha Master? No, his Divine Soul is severely wounded. Could it be, Taoist Master Tai Chu...?”

Mentioning this name, Wang Shouzhe couldn’t help glancing at Liu Ruolan. If he remembers correctly, the current Taoist Master Tai Chu happens to be Ruolan’s Junior Brother.

Listening to Wang Shouzhe’s speculations, Lan Wanghai nearly spat a mouthful of blood, gazing at Wang Shouzhe with a look of reproach.

So only Taoist Master level beings count as great enemies in your eyes, huh?

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