Chapter 231: Chapter 22: Wail! How Unfair is Heaven_3
"Very well, very well." Wang Xiaozheng hastily said, quickly pulling Wang Shouyue to prepare to return to the carriage.
Unexpectedly, when Wang Shouyue regained his composure, he was shocked and felt uneasy in his heart.
Showing off his superiority so confidently, only to end up in such a pitiful state.
He seemed eager to salvage some face.
His mind raced as he said, "Do you know about foreign cement and foreign glass? These are all new products shipped from overseas. Especially foreign cement, which is much more useful than lime. Many Black Tortoise Clans in Longzuo County have already begun using it to pave their ground surfaces. Our own family has even constructed a martial arts arena with foreign cement. The surface is as flat as a mirror, much more practical than bluestone."
Even though foreign cement is much cheaper than lime, using it for constructing surfaces is still extremely luxurious, so it’s no wonder Wang Shouyue felt a bit proud.
"Well..." Wang Shouye looked helpless, patting his forehead and quietly reminded, "Brother Shouyue, just look at the road surface."
Road surface?
Wang Shouyue looked down, and his expression instantly changed from shock to disbelief! His relatively handsome face twisted slightly, and his lips kept trembling.
How could it be?
The entire road was made of poured foreign cement?
Bean-sized beads of sweat trickled continuously from his forehead,
No wonder when they were in the carriage earlier, the road felt particularly smooth and sleek, even more so than bluestone surfaces.
His mind hadn’t initially considered this possibility.
Using foreign cement for martial arts ground surfaces was already extremely luxurious, but using it to build roads...
How wealthy must the Wang Family be?
Within Wang Shouyue’s heart, there was nothing but a mournful cry.
The most crucial point was, his earlier boast had completely turned into a joke, and his face burned with embarrassment.
Wang Xiaozheng stood by, speechless.
Even though the showcase of seed rice and the foreign cement road by the Wang Family was equally shocking to him,
He had long warned Wang Shouyue not to underestimate any of the powerful, and to be cautious in his words and actions when traveling.
Yet this youngster had never taken it to heart.
Well, let him learn a lesson, it would be good for his growth.
After this, Wang Shouyue indeed became much more cautious with his words, observing carefully before asking about anything he didn’t understand.
This journey went on with him observing.
Constantly overturning the worldview of both Wang Xiaozheng and Wang Shouyue.
What about Zhuwei Mansion, what about the commercial plaza, and seeing a Tier Three Aquatic Spirit Beast playfully interacting with a group of children by the lake.
All these things made them feel it was extremely unbelievable.
This journey, upon finally reaching the main residence,
The two guests from the Longzuo Wang Family, especially Wang Shouyue, were completely in shock. He felt as though he was the poor relative from the commandery city visiting his wealthy kin in Ping’an Town.
And Wang Xiaozheng, feeling restless.
The prepared gift worth 2,000 Qian Gold seemed enough at first. But now, it seemed like...it wasn’t enough, what should they do?
Meanwhile,
Having received the news early on, Wang Shouzhe had returned from the research center. He had already communicated with Ancestor Longyan and Ancestor Xiaohan, deciding that he and Ancestor Xiaohan would receive the guests from Longzhou.
Wang Shouzhe, adhering to the proper etiquette, stood waiting outside the front door.
Seeing the two guests get off the carriage, he warmly greeted them, "Ancestor Xiao Zheng and Brother Shouyue, your grand visit is an honor, forgive me for not welcoming you earlier."
Earlier, Wang Luotong had already reported to Wang Shouzhe.
The two from Longzuo Wang Family immediately gathered themselves and looked toward Wang Shouzhe. They had heard quite a few stories about him, and the various changes in Ping’an Town seemed all connected to him.
This filled the two from Longzuo Wang Family with immense curiosity about Wang Shouzhe.
As Wang Shouzhe assessed Wang Shouyue, naturally, Wang Shouyue was evaluating Wang Shouzhe.
Their gazes met.
"Oh?" Wang Shouzhe secretly nodded, not undeserving of being from the Longzuo Wang Family, this young man has some potential.
Only twenty-one or twenty-two years old?
Already reaching the peak of the Qi Refining Realm Seventh Layer. If placed in the Purple Mansion Academy, he’d likely qualify as a core disciple.
Hmm, this young man is pretty good, has development potential.
Meanwhile, Wang Shouyue couldn’t see through Wang Shouzhe’s cultivation level at all, which was only normal given the age factor, having a bit higher cultivation was reasonable.
However, he pondered inwardly, thinking Wang Shouzhe looked about twenty-six or twenty-seven years old?
Appearing four or five years older than him, based on his own standards, it seemed reasonable for him to be around the high stage to the peak of the Qi Refining Realm Eighth Layer.
Since Wang Shouzhe was quite reputable, he guessed broader, a bit higher.
Estimating him to be at the Ninth-Layer Initial Stage. Hmm, approximately, not more than that.
He guessed and speculated, thinking if he gave it his all, he might be able to catch up.
As such, Wang Shouyue regained some confidence.
"Oh? Third Grandfather, what’s wrong with your expression?" Suddenly, seeing Wang Xiaozheng’s shocked face, Wang Shouyue immediately asked nervously, "Third Grandfather, could it be, he’s already at the Ninth-Layer Middle Stage?"
Wang Xiaozheng’s expression shifted from shock to a wry smile, and he said three words.
"Can’t see through!"
Can’t see through!!?
In an instant, Wang Shouyue’s face turned pale, his steps became a bit shaky, and how he was welcomed inside, how they arranged a reception banquet for them, he was in a daze throughout.
His mind was filled with those three words, can’t see through.
Indicating a certain result.
That is, his cultivation level was at least not inferior compared to his own grandfather, who was already in the Spirit Platform Realm.
Oh Heaven, are you bullying me, Wang Shouyue?
"Fourth Uncle, Fourth Uncle!" Smelling the fragrance of the reception banquet, Wang Lici appeared out of nowhere in the reception hall, sniffing eagerly, she spoke naturally, "I heard you’re entertaining guests, why didn’t you let me join?"
Wang Shouzhe wiped a cold sweat, hadn’t he just tried to send you away? How could you still appear here? He immediately said, "Lici, there’s nothing for you here, I’ll treat you later."
Wang Lici immediately appeared pitiful like an abandoned puppy.
Oh? This young lady looked chubby and a little baby-faced, seemingly not very formidable. Wang Shouyue, whose confidence had plunged to the bottom, suddenly got a spirit lift and persuaded, "Fourth Brother Shouzhe, we’re all family, let’s eat together."
Having someone who seemed not very formidable to accompany could greatly soothe his deeply-impacted heart.
Having a healing effect.
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