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“Truly worthy of Miss Lici, her arithmetic skills are impressive. I heard that she was personally taught by the Clan Leader.”

Wang Shouzhe’s face was burning, he couldn’t handle such a student.

“Not only is Miss Lici good at arithmetic, but she is also highly appreciated by the Clan Leader. He assigned her to oversee the ‘Prosperous Farm’. This shows how high her status is within the family.”

Oversee the situation? Wang Shouzhe was stunned, when did I assign her to oversee the situation? Could it be, am I getting senile?

Right, I sent you here to suffer, but you are here enjoying yourself.

“The Clan Leader really knows how to use people well, our Wang’s Clan is bound to prosper.”

Those children of tenant farmers, or the collateral relatives of the Wang’s Clan, began to flatter Wang Lici like a tide, bombarding her with compliments.

They praised Wang Lici so much that she was floating on cloud nine. She lay on the grandmaster’s chair, sprawled out like a puddle of mud, with a big chicken leg in her mouth, saying, “I’m not worthy, I’m not worthy, it’s all thanks to Fourth Uncle’s constant guidance.”

This…

Wang Shouzhe really couldn’t stand it anymore, did I really guide you like this? I, your Fourth Uncle, am the one who is “not worthy”!

“Right, before leaving, Fourth Uncle repeatedly reminded me, Lici, you must study hard.” Wang Lici’s expression suddenly became serious, “I, Wang Lici, am deeply loved and expected by Fourth Uncle, I must not neglect my daily homework.”

“Miss Lici is indeed hardworking, her future is boundless.”

“Miss, what are you reading today?” The girl from the collateral line of the Wang’s Clan asked cautiously.

?

Wang Shouzhe’s steps halted again, a warm current of relief surged in his heart. Our family’s Girl, although she is lazy, heartless, shameless.

But after all, she still takes his words to heart. She knows that she needs to study hard every day.

“I’m reading the famous work ‘Clan Leader Said’, it’s a masterpiece by a wise Clan Leader of the past, it’s said to be very beneficial for clan management. In the future, I, the young lady, will have to take on the heavy responsibility of the family.”

Wang Shouzhe nodded secretly, this piece was good, it contained many wise sayings, it was a model for managing the family’s ethos, it seemed that the Girl was still a bit ambitious after all.

Then? That girl from the collateral line of the Wang’s Clan? She started reading, “The Clan Leader said, managing a large clan is like cooking a small fresh… The Clan Leader said: When marrying, one should marry a virtuous wife? The so-called husband is the wife’s guide? The wife is the son’s guide…”

Good, good!

Wang Shouzhe had just nodded twice? But suddenly felt something was wrong, why did the voice sound a bit off?

Then he looked over? But saw that the girl from the collateral line of the Wang’s Clan was shaking her head and reading? While the Girl, Wang Lici, was half-closing her eyes, eating a chicken leg and listening, occasionally pretending to shake her head, then while listening, she fell asleep with a chicken leg in her mouth…

She fell asleep? And from time to time, she took a bite of the chicken leg? Smiling happily. It seemed that she was enjoying her life.

Wang Shouzhe stood there, feeling as if he had been doused with a bucket of cold water in the middle of summer, from head to toe.

Study hard!

This is what Wang Lici calls studying hard!

Can this child be any more hopeless?

She’s hopeless. Send her to the mine.

Wang Shouzhe felt that if he let Wang Lici continue to dangle in front of him, he might lose years off his life.

He really couldn’t stand it anymore.

Wang Shouzhe walked out from the side of the thatched hut, hands behind his back, heading towards the pavilion.

The girl from the collateral line who was reading had sharp eyes, she seemed to have seen Wang Shouzhe before, her face changed immediately, she hurriedly came forward to pay her respects, “Wang Juan, pays respects to the Clan Leader.”

The rest of the collateral relatives and young people from tenant families, hearing that the Clan Leader had arrived, were all stunned, they hurriedly came forward to pay their respects, “Paying respects to the Clan Leader.”

“You may all rise.” Wang Shouzhe said with a gentle expression, “I just came to see how Lici is doing, oh, how did this child fall asleep so early in the morning?”

Everyone’s faces turned pale, no one dared to speak.

Wang Juan’s face turned pale, she said in a trembling voice, “Miss…Miss stayed up late reading last night. She got up early to catch spirit rats for the tenant farmers of the spirit field, she must be tired.”

“You’re called Wang Juan, do you know me?” Wang Shouzhe asked indifferently.

“Re…Replying to the Clan Leader.” Wang Juan honestly replied, “I’ve seen you before when I was at the clan school.”

Clan school.

Hmm, this is the internal school of the Wang’s Clan, besides the direct descendants of the family, the children of the family’s servants, and the more outstanding children from the collateral line can all study at the clan school. Or rather, most of the students in the clan school are from the collateral line, there are only so many direct descendants and direct lines.

After the children of the collateral line have achieved something in their studies, more than half of them will enter various industries of the Wang’s Clan and become the backbone. Those with outstanding abilities will gradually become managers, major managers, and so on with age and experience.”Mm, you’ve done well with your studies, you must have put in a lot of hard work. Keep it up, the future development of our clan will need talents in all aspects.” Wang Shouzhe nodded and praised. For a clan to develop, talents are indispensable.

To become a core elite, having an education is a must. How can one take charge if they can’t even recognize a few characters?

Being praised and remembered by the Clan Leader made Wang Juan’s face flush with excitement, she quickly thanked him: “Wang Juan will definitely work hard.”

Then, Wang Shouzhe walked over to Wang Lici.

“Roar~~” The little tiger cub, Hua Hua, had never seen Wang Shouzhe before, but it could sense that this human was dangerous by its beastly instinct, and it stood in front of Wang Lici.

It roared fiercely, but its size was not much bigger than a cat, so it didn’t have the imposing aura of a tiger roaring in the mountains.

This roar woke up Wang Lici, she grabbed the back of the little tiger’s neck and scolded: “Hua Hua, how many times have I told you. Don’t make noise when I’m studying, you’re disturbing me, you know?”

The little tiger looked wronged and roared a few times in defense.

“Oh, you’re growing up, even daring to talk back. Hehe~ deduct five, no, ten Top Gold.” Wang Lici took out a small notebook and made a note, “Mm, Hua Hua, you now owe me six hundred Top Gold, remember, work hard and strive to pay off your debt.”

The little tiger, Hua Hua, looked frustrated. How did it owe so much? It couldn’t even count the number, but it knew it was a lot.

Wang Shouzhe’s mouth twitched.

Is it really okay to bully a young beast like this?

Tigers are very intelligent, once they reach the third level when they mature, they are very clever and agile, not inferior to ordinary humans. If they are trained by a human beast trainer, they can even read and write.

It is said that if a beast reaches the fifth level, it is extremely cunning and can communicate with humans in many ways. Some fifth-level beasts can even speak human language.

Therefore, the beasts in this world are not simple, they are not just wild monsters.

Just as Wang Shouzhe was complaining in his heart, Wang Lici caught sight of someone out of the corner of her eye, this… Fourth Uncle… was she dreaming?

Suddenly, she was as if struck by lightning, her legs trembling, her chubby face pale: “Fourth Uncle, why, why are you here?”

In front of others, Wang Shouzhe wouldn’t embarrass her. He just chuckled and said: “I came to the farm to take care of some things, and thought I’d check on you.”

He looked around and smiled: “Not bad, not bad, you’re doing a good job.”

“Ma, ma, so-so.” Wang Lici stuttered, quickly wiped the armchair and said, “Fourth Uncle, please sit down, I’ll report to you about my recent work and studies.”

Wang Shouzhe sat down on the armchair, huh? This chair was really comfortable, ergonomically designed, but it made him feel sleepy. He could get one for his study, it would be nice to have a cup of tea and take a nap during the lunch break.

Lici was really good at enjoying life.

“What are you all standing around for? The Clan Leader is here, hurry up and bring the barbecue.” Wang Lici turned around and ordered, “Xiao Sanzi, prepare one of my spirit mice, no, two, no, three, roast them for the Clan Leader to taste.”

When she said three, she gritted her teeth, showing how much she was willing to spend to flatter the Clan Leader.

Wang Shouzhe didn’t refuse, at least this girl knew to respect her elders, so he let her do as she pleased.

He decided to take a nap, he hadn’t slept for two days planning for the Heavenly Spirit Pill. Even though his strength had reached the seventh level of Qi Refining, he was still a bit tired.

This armchair was really comfortable.

He closed his eyes and half an hour passed.

When he opened his eyes, he felt much less tired, and his nose caught a whiff of a delicious aroma.

“Fourth Uncle, you’re awake? You’ve been working hard for the clan.” Wang Lici flattered him, massaging his back and shoulders, looking like a caring little cotton-padded jacket.

Then she served the spirit mouse barbecue, Wang Shouzhe was in a good mood, he tasted it, the flavor seemed good, the meat was delicate and tender, with a fragrance similar to white jade rice.

After finishing one, he was still not satisfied and was about to take the second one. But he saw Wang Lici had also finished one and quickly started eating the second one.

Wang Shouzhe was dumbfounded, so the three roasted spirit mice were not all for him? Also, didn’t you just eat a lot of barbecue, girl?

Under his gaze, Wang Lici stopped eating, then blinked her big eyes at Wang Shouzhe, looking very puzzled, was one not enough for Fourth Uncle?Then she steeled her heart, tore off a front leg, and shared it with Wang Shouzhe.

“Thank you!”

A myriad of alpacas stampeded through Wang Shouzhe’s mind.

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In a hidden cave.

Wang Xiaohan was at the final stage of breaking through to the Spirit Platform Realm. His whole body was boiling with energy, and as his pores opened, a misty white aura enveloped him.

After a long while, the mist was absorbed back into his body.

He opened his eyes, a powerful sharp aura bursting forth.

“I did it! I, Wang Xiaohan, have succeeded.”

Tears welled up in his eyes. It had been twenty years, a full twenty years.

Ever since he had failed to advance to the Spirit Platform Realm despite spending a fortune, he had felt like a sinner of the family. Since then, he had secluded himself in the prosperous farm, growing Baiyuzhi Orchid Spirit Rice for the family.

A long howl echoed, causing the cave to tremble slightly. He felt a significant transformation in his body, and sensed a wondrous strand of spiritual consciousness in his Spirit Platform. This strand of spiritual consciousness had many incredibly wonderful uses.

Moreover, with spiritual consciousness, he could now control spiritual weapons. A Spirit Platform Realm cultivator with a spiritual weapon was often much stronger than one without.

Soon, he reined in his joy. He took a devout bath, washing away the stains left by his advancement.

Then, Wang Xiaohan, dressed in coarse linen clothes, walked out of the hidden storage cave.

At this moment.

Long Yan, Wang Shouzhe, and Wang Lici were all waiting at the entrance of the cave.

As Wang Xiaohan stepped out into the sunlight, it was clear that his spirit had completely changed. His vitality was overflowing, his complexion was as rosy as a baby’s, and his eyes were as sharp as a hawk’s.

Even Wang Shouzhe looked at him with awe, feeling that he was hard to match.

He did it!

Wang Shouzhe was also overjoyed, his heart soaring. The Wang’s Clan had been declining for many years, barely held together by the seriously injured Ancestor Long Yan.

Everyone in the Wang’s Clan was on tenterhooks, walking on thin ice. They dared not offend anyone and had to be careful all the time, living their days with their tails between their legs.

Why?

Because there was no Ancestor in the family.

Even if others bullied you, you could do nothing about it. You couldn’t possibly ask the seriously injured Ancestor Long Yan to fight, could you?

In a word, it was frustrating!

Not to mention the annual autumn and winter hunts, they could only dare to wander around the edge of the foreign region before hurrying back. What could they do if they encountered a powerful beast? Use their heads to resist?

Not long ago, Chen Fangjie sent some Ironback Savage Pig meat, which was hunted by the Ancestor of the Chen’s Clan after the beast was discovered by a clan member.

Such an opportunity could only be given up by the Wang’s Clan. Without an Ancestor in the Spirit Platform Realm to hunt, killing a second-order top beast was too dangerous.

But now, things were different.

It wouldn’t be long before Ancestor Long Yan could refine all the evil energy in her body. After using the Creation Pill to gradually heal her body, she would truly return to her peak state.

However, Ancestor Long Yan should always be the biggest trump card and should not be used casually.

Now that they had Grandpa Wang Xiaohan, a regular Ancestor in the Spirit Platform Realm, they could make more strategic deployments in the future, and the Wang’s Clan would fully step onto the fast track of development.

“Congratulations, Grandpa, on advancing to the Spirit Platform Realm!” Wang Shouzhe and Wang Lici both stepped forward to congratulate him, their voices filled with excitement.

This was a joyous occasion for any Spirit Platform family.

Even in the deep, starry eyes of Ancestor Long Yan, there were faint tears welling up. For many years, she had been the only one struggling to support this family.

The family had spent a fortune and a lot of effort to cultivate a Spirit Platform Realm cultivator, but they had failed time and time again.

Ancestor Long Yan, who was tormented by the Yin Sha to the point of wishing for death, didn’t even dare to die. Because if she died, there would be no one to succeed the Wang’s Clan in the Spirit Platform Realm, and the only outcome would be extinction!

Our Wang’s Clan must rise!

Wang Shouzhe’s heart was burning with passion. With Grandpa’s successful advancement, not only did his sense of security greatly increase.

The end of the Liu and Zhao Clans was also near.

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