Chapter 1324 - 30: You Still Remember You’re a Great Emperor

"This is nothing." Wang Shouzhe waved his hand, not feeling that he was remarkable, "These ideas and methods have been used by others before; I’m just copying them."

"We’re all insiders here; stop being so modest." Emperor Longchang rolled his eyes, "If someone had really used this trick, wouldn’t I know?"

Unknowingly, their evaluation of Wang Shouzhe was once again elevated, and they found themselves admiring him even more.

Wang Shouzhe’s ability to manage the family was already impressive, but who would have thought that he was also so capable and visionary in state affairs?

Moreover, from the time Wang Shouzhe received the news to when he came up with these methods, not much time had passed. Clearly, Wang Shouzhe’s abilities extend far beyond this.

"Shouzhe, have you really not considered taking up an official post?" Emperor Longchang couldn’t help but revisit the old topic, "As long as you’re willing to assume office, I’ll have Yinda vacate the Chief Minister position for you. This time, as long as you make some achievements, I’ll find a way to make you a Duke."

"Let’s skip that; Ancestor Yinda is doing quite well." Wang Shouzhe waved his hand indifferently.

He wasn’t interested in being an official at all.

Entering the officialdom meant frequent battles with others, which was exhausting. He wasn’t up for that.

He just wanted to be a leisurely patriarch, spending his days tending to flowers, researching plants, teasing his grandchildren, and enjoying family happiness. That was the truly pleasant life.

This time, if not for the opening of a national war which was too involving and could lead to catastrophe, with the Wang Family being an inseparable part of Daqian, he wouldn’t have been this proactive.

Seeing him like this, Emperor Longchang was also helpless.

Thinking back, the Zhao Family did so much to keep the Chief Minister position within their family. One wonders what they would feel if they knew that Wang Shouzhe treated the Chief Minister position like old shoes, refusing it repeatedly.

"The matter of the national war won’t be resolved overnight. Before that, I think we can first address the issue of the Demon Dynasty visitors." Wang Shouzhe took a sip of tea to moisten his throat and switched the topic, "Regarding the intentions of the three Demon Monarchs of the True Demon Hall, although I’m not very sure yet, I have a general idea. Would you both like to hear it?"

Another general idea?

Upon hearing this, Emperor Longchang and Jiang Zhencang perked up again.

"Speak quickly!" Emperor Longchang urged impatiently.

"It’s like this..."

Wang Shouzhe began to speak eloquently.

The three of them immediately huddled together and started muttering again.

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Meanwhile, Wang Anye and his group had also arrived at the Southern Wilderness Ancient Marsh.

Compared to the Great Wilderness Marsh bordering Daqian, the Southern Wilderness Ancient Marsh was much larger. At a glance, it seemed boundless.

However, unlike the rippling waves of the sea, the environment of the Southern Wilderness Ancient Marsh was much more complex.

From the sky, the Southern Wilderness Ancient Marsh below looked like an undulating, endless green carpet. Various spirit plants grew extremely lush, like a thick blanket covering the earth, and only in rare places could one see traces of scattered puddles.

This was one of the characteristics of wild marshes.

Most marshes had relatively shallow water levels, formed by numerous puddles, with deep silt beneath the water. Dense aquatic plants grew on the water’s surface, making it difficult for the inexperienced to distinguish between water and solid ground.

Fortunately, cultivators could fly once they reached the Celestial Human Realm.

But even so, those puddles were natural lurking grounds. Who knew if there were deadly dangers hidden beneath the lush greenery? Even Celestial Human Realm cultivators could easily fall prey if they were not careful, risking injuries or poisoning, or even death.

Only reaching the Purple Mansion Realm would make it relatively safer here.

But only "relatively" safer "a little".

After all, this was the territory of the Primordial Water Cyan Dragon Race. If one accidentally trespassed into the territory of a Primordial Water Cyan Dragon, even a Purple Mansion cultivator might not survive.

Because of this, the Southern Wilderness Ancient Marsh had always been one of the "forbidden zones" for Black Tortoise cultivators exploring the Outer Domain. Without necessity, few Black Tortoise cultivators would risk coming here.

Even though Wang Anye had always been quite lucky since childhood, and Wang Shouzhe was reassured in letting him roam, it was his first time in the Southern Wilderness Ancient Marsh.

Throughout the journey, Wang Anye couldn’t help but frequently scan the surroundings, his gaze reflecting a hint of curiosity.

Finally, the group arrived in the Long Marsh.

Long Marsh was an immensely vast body of water; compared to it, Deep Taihu Lake was nothing more than a small puddle. Only, because over a hundred dragons dwelled within the Long Marsh, the internal species were scarce, as if it were a dead pool.

No choice; the Primordial Water Cyan Dragons, at least Tier Seven, would have consumed all the food in Long Marsh over time.

Furthermore, unlike humans, Primordial Water Cyan Dragons didn’t enjoy building houses, and the only Cyan Dragon Sacred Land didn’t allow outsiders inside, nor did it offer hospitality.

"Senior, in this vast water area of Long Marsh, the food chain has been utterly destroyed." Wang Anye suggested, "I recommend that our Wang Family appoint an expert team to conduct a comprehensive ecological survey, and then gradually restore the ecosystem."

"Good, good, Anye, you are indeed reliable." Ancestor Dragon nodded repeatedly, "In my youth, Long Marsh was home to many fish species. Sadly, they were gradually all consumed."

Pausing for a moment.

Ancestor Dragon added, "Let’s not talk about this for now. I recall that the relic of the Blood Venerable is just below this water. Everyone step aside; I’ll open it!"

With that, under the watchful eyes of all.

"Moo~"

With a dragon’s roar, Ancestor Dragon soared into the sky, transforming into a giant Primordial Water Cyan Dragon instantly appearing in the heavens.

The cyan dragon had deer antlers, golden eyes, and flying dragon whiskers. Its dark green dragon scales shimmered as if plated with golden light, and its slender dragon body extended dozens of zhang long, spiraling through the sky, almost concealing the sun and sky.

As Ancestor Dragon revealed its true form, a powerful dragon aura spread rapidly, causing the sky to swirl with clouds, and even the surrounding air seemed to grow more humid.

In the next moment.

The colossal Primordial Water Cyan Dragon in the sky extended its massive dragon claw, fiercely clawing downward.

"Splash~"

Amidst the intense sound of water, torrents surged into the sky like a great whale, forming a giant water pillar that rolled backward into the sky.

Imposing and majestic, it shot straight into the clouds.

In mere moments, the water level of Long Marsh had significantly lowered.

A deep tunnel emerged in the silt.

Vaguely, traces of water erosion along the tunnel’s edges were visible. Clearly, this tunnel had just been opened by Ancestor Dragon using the Water Manipulation Technique.

And in the depths of that tunnel, a corner of the ancient relic, having weathered an eternity, finally reappeared in the world.

Wang Anxin’s heart was the most excited.

Good, good, good~~. We finally found it; my good-for-nothing son is finally saved.

"Could it be any smoother? Couldn’t there be a few more twists?" Chi Mei Demon Envoy had gradually gotten used to this rhythm, but couldn’t help rolling his eyes and complaining internally.

This differed too much from those adventure memoirs.

Any buildup, twists, difficulties, overcoming hurdles—all the climaxes were absent. Just like that, the relic was straightforwardly opened.

If this were a memoir, few would read it.

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