Chapter 1395 - 49: The Great Emperor’s Free Meal! Shouzhe’s Scheme 3

"Are these magical treasures, divine power spirit treasures, and the Daoist artifact legion banner all belonging to the Wang Family? Why do we still have to pay rent?"

Wang Shouzhe said matter-of-factly, "Those are my Wang Family’s private property. If rented out, the price isn’t cheap... Since it’s everyone’s legion, how can we provide them for military use without compensation?"

"Shouzhe, I understand now," Liua Yuanhui said with a face full of grievance, "I think you knew you couldn’t afford to maintain this civilian corps yourself, so you came up with a plan to make everyone share the costs. You deliberately set out bait to lure us into the trap."

"Brother~ Protecting Changning Guard and the noble family’s collective interests isn’t just the Wang Family’s business," Wang Shouzhe replied with a cheerful smile, "Besides, although the investment in our battle group is large, once the group is formed, the late-stage returns will also be significant. Brother, if you want to withdraw on behalf of the Liua Family, I have no objection. Our Wang Family will take over your Liua Family’s share."

"You wish!" Liua Yuanhui gritted his teeth and said resentfully, "Missing out on such a grand plan would make me a sinner to the Liua Family. It’s only an investment; the Liua Family can still squeeze it out if we grit our teeth."

Building an army is extremely costly.

Moreover, Wang Shouzhe’s established civilian corps is the kind of top-tier battle group that even Emperor Longchang dares only to dream of. Once fully formed, it can sweep the battlefield, rendering even solitary True Immortals cautious.

For this reason, although its costliness makes even a wealthy marriage alliance sigh with grief, no one opts out.

As for Wang Gui, after hearing all of this, he was astonished and didn’t dare to let Wang Shouzhe undertake any backdoor maneuvers, deciding to expedite the participation of his great-grandson in the assessment.

Meanwhile, Wang Shouzhe didn’t let them come for nothing, providing Wang Gui with some spirit beast flesh, spirit stones, and a few low-grade elixirs, which was a form of indirect support.

Thus.

The civilian corps’ assessment proceeded vigorously, screening talent through rounds upon rounds.

Yet, Wang Shouzhe returned to his daily leisure state, cultivating slightly, tending to flowers, and experimenting with plant seeds.

In recent days.

Having just become a disciple, Wang Ningxi and a group from the Saint Land Celestial Fire True Man lineage frequently gathered in Wang Shouzhe’s small courtyard to discuss issues about cultivation techniques.

Because Wang Ningxi’s cultivation technique embodies both water and fire elements, Celestial River Zhenren, Celestial Wave True Immortal, and the contemporary vice principal of Longzuo Purple Mansion Academy - Yuan Shui Ascendant, were all invited to assist Wang Ningxi.

Meanwhile, Wang Shouzhe continued researching his new grain seed in the [Jiangshan Map].

"Ning Xi, my beloved disciple," said the exuberant Celestial Fire True Man, grinning ear-to-ear during these days.

Initially downcast due to failing in the Struggle for the Saint Son, he came to the Wang Family to unwind, earn some money, and compensate for previous losses.

Unexpectedly, he encountered an unparalleled genius like Wang Ningxi.

After considerable effort, he finally took the desired disciple under his wing, and within just a few days discovered that Wang Ningxi not only possessed exceptional bloodline talent, but his wisdom was also extraordinary.

"Master," Wang Ningxi said while drawing a complex meridian diagram, "My approach is to gradually merge the water and fire paths of Profound Qi through the buffering of these meridians and acupoint nodes..."

A moment later.

Celestial Wave True Immortal, Celestial River Zhenren, and others looked at Wang Ningxi with peculiar expressions; his deduction ability was truly terrifying. Yet, only someone with tough meridians and a tenacious Qi Sea like him could cultivate the [Cold Flame Technique]. Anyone else, even with the same bloodline, would struggle to cultivate it.

Ning Xi’s potential is boundless.

That old fox Celestial Fire True Man is indeed fortunate to have found such a treasure.

"My disciple Ning Xi has the bearing of a Great Emperor," Celestial Fire True Man exclaimed enthusiastically as he looked at Wang Ningxi favorably, while his former "beloved disciple" Zhen Shicong became increasingly unsightly in comparison.

The subsequent part of this [Cold Flame Technique] involves addressing the transition from the Spirit Platform Realm to the Celestial Human Realm." Wang Ningxi began listing the challenges encountered.

The big figures present were not amateurs either; each was knowledgeable and started assisting in resolving various issues.

Quickly, Wang Ningxi’s troubling matters were one by one eradicated.

Until they reached the final major issue, which left everyone pondering deeply, unable to find a solution.

Coincidentally.

Liua Ruolan arrived with several maids carrying trays filled with afternoon snacks made by Ruolan herself. These were made with flour from a type of saint-grade spirit grain called [Purple Jade Saint Spirit Grain], enhanced with various dried fruits of spirit melon, and topped with Ruolan’s secret sauce.

As Mrs. Wang, Liua Ruolan provided each esteemed guest with hospitality akin to a gentle spring breeze: "Distinguished predecessors from the Saint Land, these are Purple Jade Thousand-Layer Cakes, my husband Shouzhe’s favorite. Let’s take a recess mid-session; analyzing cultivation techniques shouldn’t be rushed."

The crowd’s expressions immediately changed, and they laughed awkwardly: "Ruolan needn’t undertake this personally; let the cooks handle such chores."

"How can that be? Each eminent guest deserves due respect," Liua Ruolan said earnestly, "As Mrs. Wang, making them personally shows proper esteem."

Thus.

The assembled big shots consumed the Purple Jade Thousand-Layer Cakes, made from high-grade ingredients, experiencing mixed humor. The humor because such ingredients were rare and precious, the despair because the taste was indescribable...

Rumor has it that Wang Shouzhe is quite fond of it; curious why this boy’s taste is so unique?