Chapter 1297 - 24: Shocking! Someone Has Infiltrated the Wang Family

However, Wang Anye’s first stop was not his little home.

Because of the unexpected addition of "Jiang Qingxue and her disciple," Wang Anye first took them to the Task Hall.

This hall, originally used for handling family tasks, had also been relocated.

The Task Hall now lay southeast of Zhuwei Lake, near the site of the former Zhuwei Mansion. Whether you’re entering the Wang Family’s Main Residence from the Dingpu Ferry or from the direction of Deep Taihu Lake, the Task Hall was not too far away, making it convenient for clansmen to handle their tasks.

The scale of the Task Hall had also expanded significantly, becoming a hall complex covering dozens of acres. From afar, it looked magnificent with painted beams and red-tiled pavilions, exuding an extraordinary aura.

Daily, clansmen came and went, either delivering or receiving tasks, collecting their fixed salaries, or receiving family subsidies, creating a bustling atmosphere.

"Elder Jiang, Senior Sister Yu, please come this way. Today, let’s first register you with the family’s artifact spirit to obtain some authorization. Once that’s done, I will treat both of you to a welcoming banquet." Wang Anye courteously entertained the "Immortal Palace guests."

However, Wu Xue Ning and Wu Yiluo, his two wives, were not very fond of socializing with others, especially with a "noble guest" who had an ethereal charm laced with a hint of allure.

Therefore, after making their excuses, they dragged Wang Zongkun, who wanted to skip school, back to their residence.

"The spiritual energy is abundant, and the design is unique," praised Chi Mei Demon Envoy, adopting the demeanor of an ethereal high immortal. "Such a treasured land, it’s no wonder it can nurture a promising young talent like An Ye."

"Elder, you flatter me, you flatter me. This way, please." Wang Anye, humble and courteous, led them to register with the artifact spirit.

At this moment.

As Wang Anye’s group just stepped into the Task Hall, they drew attention from all directions. Clansmen came forward enthusiastically to greet them.

While Wang Anye responded to each greeting, Chi Mei Demon Envoy was also observing the situation inside the Task Hall.

As one of the Wang Family’s facades, Wang Shouzhe had clearly put a lot of thought into constructing this Task Hall. Not only were the materials exquisite, but its structure also mimicked the task halls in games, with wide halls and display walls on all sides. Black background and green text task information refreshed in real time on these walls.

These crystal stone screens were all controlled by the artifact spirit, Xiaoxue. Here, whether accepting or completing tasks, the process was very convenient.

Illuminated by the glazed lamps, the entire hall shimmered with brilliance, looking quite sci-fi.

This was the research achievement of the Wang Family’s research institute. The display walls were modeled after crystal stone screen technology passed down from the time of the Divine Martial Dynasty. Due to incomplete technical data, the Wang Family’s research institute restored part of the technology and replaced some lost techniques with current technology.

These display walls were composed of countless tiny crystalline structures, paired with complex array structures, making their functionality very close to electronic screens on Earth.

Many people who came here for the first time were awed by this Task Hall.

However, Chi Mei Demon Envoy, being a widely seen and knowledgeable demon envoy from the True Demon Hall, was not easily shocked, though she was a bit surprised by the Task Hall and paid particular attention to the artifact spirit Xiaoxue.

Artifact spirits were not uncommon. Although they weren’t abundant, they occasionally surfaced from relics, making them not uncommon among powerful factions. At least, there were many in the True Demon Hall. Her master, the Yin Snake Demoness, had one in her Demon Hall.

But that’s the True Demon Hall.

Even if she saw artifact spirits in Lingyun Sacred Land or some Purple Mansion Academy, she wouldn’t be surprised. Yet, for the Wang Family, a mere fifth-grade noble family, to have an artifact spirit was quite unexpected.

This Wang Family was indeed not simple.

"I apologize for keeping you waiting, Elder."

At this moment, Wang Anye finished his greetings and turned apologetically to Chi Mei Demon Envoy, cupping his hands. "Everywhere in the Wang Family’s Main Residence is covered in arrays. Without registering with the artifact spirit, moving around the main residence would be difficult. Let me take you to register."

With that, he led the way, taking her to a room designated for guest registration.

As the Chi Mei Demon Envoy was playing the role of an immortal from the Immortal Palace, she naturally couldn’t refuse such a reasonable request.

With the guidance of Zongwei’s wife, Gongsun Rong, who was responsible for registering female guests, and Wang Anye, Chi Mei Demon Envoy quickly completed her registration and received a guest-specific identity jade token from Gongsun Rong, so the Wang Family members and household generals could identify her easily.

Additionally, once Gongsun Rong reported the guest information, someone would swiftly prepare the guest courtyard.

With this matter settled, Wang Anye then went to complete his task with Xiaoxue.

He couldn’t help it; every time he was away for a little longer, his Divine Power Spirit Treasure Level storage ring would always accumulate a pile of miscellaneous items.

He would entrust the significant and valuable items to the family’s artifact spirit, Xue’Er, to deposit into the family treasure vault.

As for the less valuable, slightly monetary items that weren’t much use to the clan’s strong individuals, he would casually distribute them among the younger family members, indirectly supporting the children.

From this alone, it was clear that equipping Wang Anye with a Divine Power Treasure Ring was quite necessary.

After his routine, the contents of the Infinite Treasure Ring were more than half empty, with the remainder stored in his personal vault. These items were of good quality, meant for gifting to various elders later.

Meanwhile, his clan contribution points soared significantly again.

But since Wang Anye wasn’t in great need of contribution points and didn’t have much to exchange for in the family treasure vault, they were just numbers to him.

Yet, this simple operation left Chi Mei Demon Envoy’s eyes wide open.

Was this kid Wang Anye the God of Wealth? It wasn’t just that he had a Divine Power Spirit Treasure Level storage ring, but it was filled with treasures!

The quantity of those treasures even made her, a Divine Power Realm cultivator, feel a sense of her own "poverty"!

If she hadn’t been constantly mindful of her mission, she would have wanted to turn on him right away and rob him of a fortune.

Forget it, forget it~ Let’s wait until the mission is over~

After all, the Wang Family is just a mere fifth-grade. It’s impossible for them to have a Divine Power Realm master. With her combat power, wouldn’t she have free rein in the Wang Family?

Ehehe~

The thought of the enormous wealth soon to be within her grasp made Chi Mei Demon Envoy’s heart melt.

Right as she was floating on air.

Suddenly!

A terrifying aura descended from the sky with breath-taking speed, reaching the Task Hall with a "boom!"

Simultaneously, a voice as loud as a bell resonated through.

"Little artifact spirit girl, I just extracted a large-scale upper grade spirit vein. Hurry and settle the contribution points for me. This time, I have to turn everything around, both principal and interest."

"This this this..."

Chi Mei Demon Envoy was dumbfounded, her heart instantly surging with waves of astonishment.

The authority and tone sounded like a Great Emperor... But from the words, it seemed as if they were working for the Wang Family?

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