Protect Our Patriarch-Chapter 95Book 5: : Wang Shouzhe! You heartless bastard!

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"Old Pei, are you alright?" Wang Yinglei asked hurriedly when she saw him wobbling on his legs, about to collapse.

"I'm fine, I'm fine." Old Pei was so excited that even his gaze towards Wang Yinglei carried a hint of reverence. "Director Wang, is what you said about the annual salary true?"

"Of course, it's true." Wang Yinglei nodded. "If you make some outstanding contributions in your future work, we can further increase your salary based on the situation. It's all written in the contract, so please review the temporary employment contract carefully."

Only then did Old Pei come to his senses. He quickly glanced at the contract and found that, apart from the necessary confidentiality clauses, the other restrictions were very loose. The annual salary and benefits, in particular, were so generous that they dazzled his old eyes.

Without a second thought, Old Pei signed and stamped his fingerprint in one go. Then he looked at Wang Yinglei with a hint of flattery and said, "Director Wang, I have an unreasonable request. If the Wang's Clan has sufficient funds, could I possibly advance five years' salary to send back to the Yao's Clan? The children at home are at a critical moment, sigh~"

"That's a small matter." Wang Yinglei said straightforwardly, "I can advance five hundred thousand immortal crystals to Old Pei. If that's not enough, we can..."

"That's more than enough!" Old Pei quickly stopped her. "Two hundred thousand immortal crystals are sufficient. If I send too much, I'm afraid the children will become complacent."

After a pause, he cautiously asked, "Director Wang, what about my colleagues?"

"We have a budget for annual salaries to ensure that no one suffers." Wang Yinglei took out a few more contracts. "These are the contracts for Senior Xiang Huaijin and several Purple Mansion Realm refining masters, with annual incomes ranging from four thousand to eight thousand immortal crystals."

"There are also dozens of contracts for high-level Celestial Realm refining masters, with annual salaries ranging from five hundred to nine hundred immortal crystals, which will be adjusted based on individual performance."

"The remaining Lingtai Realm refining masters have annual salaries ranging from fifty to one hundred immortal crystals, also subject to adjustment based on actual circumstances."

The refining masters who came were the first batch, and more would arrive in subsequent batches. The Wang's Clan had already started making arrangements upon receiving the news and the list. A total of over three thousand experienced and skilled refining masters were an immense asset to the Wang's Clan.

Stunned!

The annual salaries offered by the Wang's Clan shocked every refining master from the Immortal Dynasty, as if they had been hit by a massive pie from the sky.

"Fellow colleagues, we must work hard under the leadership of the Wang's Clan. Follow orders without fail, and if anyone dares to mess up, don't blame me, Pei Xin'an, for being ruthless." Old Pei immediately began to instill a sense of responsibility in all the refining masters from the Immortal Dynasty, as if he had been injected with adrenaline. As for his usual temper of being confrontational...

Heh, what temper?

When did I, Old Pei, ever have a temper? It was all the fault of that deceitful Liu Zhangling.

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Even without Old Pei's urging, they would work diligently. They had no choice; the Wang's Clan offered... simply too much!

While they were filled with enthusiasm, the Chaoyang King and his wife, who had disguised themselves as commoners and followed along, seemed out of place.

Their unusual behavior immediately caught Old Pei's attention.

He questioned them cautiously, "Who are you? I think I saw you on the Yun Yao flying boat. You're not our black armor, no, refining masters of the Wang's Clan..."

He suddenly remembered that he had temporarily joined the Wang's Refining Headquarters, so he should naturally change his address.

Yao Yuangang, holding the Chaoyang King's hand, smiled at everyone and said, "We apologize, my wife and I are tourists visiting East Qian. We were curious and followed to take a look. Rest assured, we will not reveal any secrets."

"So, you're commercial spies. You say you won't leak secrets, and we should just believe you?" Old Pei seemed to have developed a strong sense of belonging to the Wang's Clan, even more anxious and indignant than Ancestor Xiaohan and Wang Yinglei. "Someone, quickly arrest these two commercial spies."

"Uh... Old Pei, you really are... Alright, we'll take our leave first." Yao Yuangang chuckled awkwardly, shook his wife's hand, and with a swipe of his right hand, a dark crack appeared in the space beside them.

In a flash, the two figures disappeared into it without a trace.

"Tearing space with bare hands?" Old Pei's face changed dramatically. "They're actually Lingxu Realm experts!"

The people of the Wang's Clan also became a bit nervous.

Ancestor Xiaohan's expression was serious. "Shi Chao, Yinglei, continue to accompany the esteemed guests from the Immortal Dynasty. I'll return to Ping'an Town to discuss this matter with Shouzhe."

Meanwhile, in a secluded area near the airport in Xinping Town, ripples of space suddenly appeared in the air.

Soon after, two figures stepped out from within.

It was the Chaoyang King and his wife.

Earlier, on the Ling Niu bus, they had only been sightseeing along the way. Although they discovered many new things, they hadn't had the chance to experience them.

The old couple began to wander around East Xinping Town, shopping and enjoying new and exotic foods, experiencing the unique freshness of the mortal world.

Finally, the couple stood on the flood control embankment by the An River, the setting sun casting its glow on them. They watched as the massive water dragon array slowly turned, and ships of various sizes loaded with goods sailed through the waves.

It was a scene of economic prosperity and vitality.

"Yuangang, do you think our human race can ultimately hold on?" The Chaoyang King gazed at the rushing river and the competing boats, slightly lost in thought, his voice tinged with a hint of fatigue.

"We will definitely win." Yao Yuangang held his beloved wife's hand tightly, his voice calm. "Talented people emerge in every generation, and now there are more and more capable young people. As they gradually grow, our human race will gradually gain the upper hand."

For a moment, neither of them spoke.

Only the sound of the rushing river and the noise from the large ships on the river continued to echo in the wind, lingering for a long time.

At this moment.

A warm and resolute voice suddenly came from behind them: "Wang Shouzhe of the Changning Wang's Clan welcomes Your Highness the Chaoyang King and the Chaoyang King Consort to the Wang's Clan. I apologize for not welcoming you from afar."

The Chaoyang King and his wife turned around, looking at Wang Shouzhe with interest.

With the powerful strength of Lingxu Realm experts, they naturally couldn't have missed Wang Shouzhe's presence. They had sensed him as soon as his flying carriage approached.

At this moment, Wang Shouzhe stood not far behind them, his posture like jade, his demeanor gentle.

The river breeze gently swayed his white robe, and the brilliant sunset cast a halo on him, adding a touch of elegance and nobility, like an immortal or a saint, not like a mortal.

In terms of both appearance and demeanor, Wang Shouzhe was an outstanding figure among the human race.

Moreover, compared to Wang Anye, who was equally remarkable in appearance and temperament, Wang Shouzhe exuded an indescribable calmness.

"Shouzhe, you arrived just in time." The Chaoyang King smiled. "I suppose our journey couldn't escape your notice."

"Your Highness, please forgive me." Wang Shouzhe cupped his hands again, smiling unhurriedly. "Our Wang's Clan has offended the Blood Child Demon Lord of the Red Moon Demon Dynasty. To prevent spies from the Demon Dynasty, we naturally pay extra attention to intelligence work."

In fact, after Wang Anye and Fugui went to the Immortal Dynasty, they caused quite a stir along the way. Although Wang Shouzhe didn't go, how could he not be aware of every incident? He had long received notice of the Chaoyang King and his wife's visit to the Wang's Clan. How could he not know when they arrived on his territory?

In truth, if Wang Shouzhe's control over his territory were truly that weak, Longchang wouldn't constantly "slander" him as the local emperor who covers the sky with one hand.

"The Blood Child Demon Lord, huh? He's a troublesome fellow." The Chaoyang King frowned slightly. "Even at my peak, I couldn't say for sure that I could capture him."

"Your Highness need not worry about this matter." Wang Shouzhe smiled calmly and said, "I already have a comprehensive plan to deal with the Blood Child Demon Lord. You and the King Consort are guests invited by Anye to our Wang's Clan for healing. The right path is to put aside distractions and focus on recovering your health."

His words made the Chaoyang King take notice.

This Wang Shouzhe was indeed somewhat unfathomable. Compared to Wang Anye's purity and simplicity, Wang Shouzhe, though only two hundred years old, gave her a sense of calmness and control over the situation.

"If Master Wang Shouzhe can truly eliminate the Blood Child Demon Lord, it would be a great achievement, and even the Immortal Emperor would reward you." The Chaoyang King said, "If you need our help, don't hesitate to ask."

"Thank you, Your Highness." Wang Shouzhe cupped his hands. "The wind by the An River is chilly. Please allow me to escort Your Highness and the King Consort to the main residence of the Wang's Clan."

"As you wish, we will follow your arrangements."

The Chaoyang King and his wife didn't dare to be presumptuous in front of Shouzhe, so they followed him onto his flying carriage and headed to the Stay Immortal Residence at the Wang's Clan main residence.

This place was the location of the Wang's Clan's large Gathering Spirit Array and the long-term residence of the Life Tree immortal seed. The spiritual energy here was abundant, with a faint trace of immortal spirit energy, making it the most suitable place for cultivation and physical nourishment.

Before the flying carriage even landed, the Chaoyang King had already sensed the rich spiritual energy and couldn't help but praise, "This Gathering Spirit Array is quite impressive. The Wang's Clan has strong foundations."

Indeed, the Gathering Spirit Array was no small feat. Tianhe Daoist, Emperor Longchang, Old Yao, and occasionally real people from the Lingyun Holy Land would come to assist, constantly adding high-grade and top-grade spiritual veins.

By now, this place was comparable to a holy land. Moreover, the Life Tree immortal seed served as the array's core.

As Wang Shouzhe's dedicated flying carriage slowly came to a stop, a light hum came from within the Stay Immortal Residence: "Wang Shouzhe, you finally deign to visit me? Let me tell you, this is a work injury..."

"Your Majesty, look who's here?"

Wang Shouzhe glanced at the Stay Immortal Residence, not bothering to argue with Emperor Longchang, and smiled as he invited the Chaoyang King and his wife off the flying carriage.

Sensing something amiss, Emperor Longchang dashed out of the Stay Immortal Residence, staring at the Chaoyang King and his wife in shock. "Isn't this the Chaoyang King and Brother Yuangang? What brings you here?"

"Longchang." The Chaoyang King seemed in a good mood upon seeing an old friend, smiling as he teased, "I thought you were about to die of old age, but you still seem lively and full of energy. By the way, when will you repay the money you owe me?"

"Well..."

Caught off guard by the debt collection, Emperor Longchang's face turned awkward.

However, Emperor Longchang had a thick skin, and the awkwardness quickly passed. He shamelessly turned to Wang Shouzhe and said, "Shouzhe, settle the debt I owe the Chaoyang King later. It's not much, just about ten million immortal crystals..."

"Why should I pay for the debt Your Majesty owes?" Wang Shouzhe was taken aback by his audacity. "Shouldn't the treasury of the Great Qian handle this?"

"It's all my personal debt. How can I let the treasury pay for it? Although the treasury is slightly more abundant now, our Great Qian is thriving and needs money for many things." Emperor Longchang said with a righteous face, "Besides, I'm your man now, and I've been injured for the Wang's Clan, shed blood for the Wang's Clan... Wang Shouzhe, you're so rich, who else should pay if not you?"

"Alright, alright, I'm not really here to collect the debt. After all, you used that money for national defense construction, indirectly contributing to the human race." The Chaoyang King seemed to know Longchang's nature well, amused and exasperated. "And you, old rascal, stop bullying honest people like Shouzhe."

"Honest person?"

Emperor Longchang looked at Wang Shouzhe, then at the Chaoyang King, his eyes wide as if he had heard something unbelievable.

Chaoyang King, are you getting old and your eyesight failing?

"Your Highness, are you satisfied with the environment of the Stay Immortal Residence?" Wang Shouzhe couldn't be bothered with Emperor Longchang and politely asked the Chaoyang King.

"Satisfied, satisfied. The name 'Stay Immortal Residence' has a nice meaning too." The Chaoyang King said with a pleasant mood, "Staying in such a mortal paradise for healing, how could I be dissatisfied?"

"What? Wait a minute!" Emperor Longchang was shocked, his expression like a hamster whose seeds had been taken away. "If the Chaoyang King and Yuangang live here, where will I stay?"

"Your Majesty, I see your injuries are not a big problem anymore." Wang Shouzhe smiled as he looked at him. "Your Highness has sacrificed so much for the human race in her life and needs to recuperate. Please don't cause trouble and move outside for now."

Emperor Longchang was so angry that he staggered, cursing, "Good for you, Wang Shouzhe, you're so shameless to curry favor with the Chaoyang King. I always knew you were a self-serving villain. Now that you have new connections, you start to dislike me... Don't forget, I've bled for the Wang's Clan~ I won't leave, I'll just..."

Before Emperor Longchang could finish his sentence, the Chaoyang King grabbed him by the collar and tossed him out.

Her movements were so swift that Emperor Longchang almost instantly became a streak in the sky, even leaving a clear trail through the clouds.

As he soared through the air, his curses at Wang Shouzhe echoed from afar, lingering in the air.

"Wang Shouzhe! You heartless scoundrel!"

"Out with the old, in with the new!"

"You're ruthless, you're cold-hearted..."