Chapter 1231 - 7: Unparalleled Celestial Prides! How Many Does the Wang Family Have?

Just as Changning Wang Shouzhe was deeply concerned, everyone greeted him one by one.

After hearing Wang Lingzhu’s introduction, Wang Shouzhe learned that the middle-aged men and women beside her were Celestial Human Realm Cultivators, and relatives from early branches of the Daqian Wang Family.

Except for a few branches that were thriving, most of them were not doing well. Some were nearly extinct, while others were living quite poorly.

Once these branches were separated, the Daqian Wang Family could not possibly care for them like high-level nannies.

However, if they traveled a great distance to Duke Dingguo’s Mansion to seek help, the mansion would not completely ignore them and would offer some support when reasonable.

Of course, if there was a branch that was rotten to the core, not striving yet relying on the mansion’s charity, there was no need to help.

These cultivator relatives belonged to different declining branches and had Little Celestial Pride Level talent. With Duke Dingguo’s Mansion’s assistance, they joined the Lingyun Sacred Land, receiving resource subsidies from the family, the mansion, and the Sacred Land, eventually advancing to Celestial Human Realm.

Little Celestial Pride is considered an excellent elite disciple in local academies, but Grade B and Grade A would be core disciples, potentially being chosen as direct disciples by the academy’s veins.

In Lingyun Sacred Land, however, Little Celestial Pride is just an ordinary disciple. Grade B and Grade A are considered elite, and only Celestial Pride is regarded as core.

Nonetheless, being an ordinary disciple in the Sacred Land offers better待遇compared to the local level, even the air’s Spiritual Qi is richer.

Most importantly, they can build more connections, and with Wang Lingzhu’s care, overall, it is more advantageous than being in local academies.

Once they reach the Celestial Human Realm, they can become stewards in the Sacred Land, and life becomes much better.

Their seniority is also mixed, some are of high seniority, and some are low. Wang Shouzhe naturally adhered to Noble Family etiquette and greeted each one.

However, they were timid and respectful toward Wang Shouzhe. It’s no wonder, Wang Shouzhe is a prominent figure; with Wang Lingzhu’s private words, Shouzhe’s influence surpasses Duke Yinda Ancestor in the royal court.

If Yingxuan or Liyao ascend as Saint Master in the future, Changning Wang Family’s influence in the entire Daqian Kingdom will reach its peak, potentially developing into a Third-Grade, even a Second-Grade Noble Family.

And it is this graceful, elegant, profound, and dignified Patriarch Shouzhe who is driving all of this forward.

Such a person is naturally awe-inspiring.

These greetings took nearly a whole incense stick’s time, but it is part of societal etiquette, the foundation of family in this world.

Afterward, Wang Lingzhu led Wang Shouzhe and others to their accommodations.

With Wang Shouzhe’s current status and standing, he naturally resided in one of the finest scenic locations and courtyards reserved for guests at Saint Land. Because he had the "Wood Attribute," he was arranged in Yoongchun Garden at Cyan Emperor Valley, though it was quite a distance and required the internal flying chariot of the Sacred Land.

Yoongchun Garden.

This is a garden spreading over a thousand acres, located within one of the Nine Sacred Veins—Cyan Emperor Valley. Here, the wood spiritual qi was dense, like spiritual mist, and various spiritual medicines and grasses were abundantly visible.

Cyan Emperor Valley continuously grows numerous precious spiritual medicines, creating a vast spiritual medicine production base.

Many spirit pills and even treasure pills produced by the Sacred Land have raw materials likely sourced from Cyan Emperor Valley.

Although Wang Shouzhe’s true bloodline wasn’t of the Wood Element, he delighted in the vibrant and life-filled environment. Wang Ningxi and Shangguan Lingbo naturally stayed with Shouzhe in the inner courtyard, truly witnessing a grand scene.

However, Shangguan Yunhong was arranged in the outer courtyard’s household generals’ room, serving temporarily as both guard and gatekeeper.

Despite feeling resentful, there was nothing he could do, for he couldn’t possibly contend with Wang Shouzhe. No need to ask why he knew—just a sorrowful tale.

"Shouzhe, you can all settle down first." Wang Lingzhu said, "According to the 圣主’s message, there is less than three months until the retreat is over. During this period, I will accompany you and Ningxi around to experience the unique features of Sacred Land."

Saint Land spans an extensive area, nearly the size of the Six Southern Guards. Every environment here has taken seven to eight thousand years to develop, with many sights worth seeing.

"Then, I shall trouble you, Great Aunt." Wang Shouzhe bowed again.

"Grandfather, Master said I could have a three-day vacation to accompany you, then I must dedicate myself to cultivation and training." Wang Yingxuan affectionately clung to Shouzhe’s arm, cooing, "In the blink of an eye, I haven’t seen you in years, I truly wish to spend more time with you."

Wang Shouzhe then gently removed her hand: "You’re almost ninety, a grown woman now. After tidying up, you should step out as a stunning goddess, stop being affectionate with your Grandfather."

"Grandfather, even without tidying, I’m a goddess." Wang Yingxuan retorted indignantly, "You wouldn’t believe how many young talents privately fancy me."

"Is there anyone in your heart?" Wang Shouzhe asked with a smile.

"How could there be? My future is to be the Valkyrie commanding the entire army." Wang Yingxuan said dismissively, "Among the young at Lingyun Sacred Land, alas, not a single one my age can rival me, finding satisfactory subordinates is difficult."