Chapter 275: Chapter 41: Desire for the Celestial Pride! My Eternal Spring Lineage Shall Rise_3
If it were just the Purple Mansion Seed, it wouldn’t be a big deal; he already had several under the Changchun Ascendant’s name.
But this boy was truly a rare talent, far superior to his other direct disciples.
Forget it, forget it.
This Ascendant will once again put on a thick skin to avoid letting a jewel of the ocean go to waste.
After a struggle within, the Changchun Ascendant spoke again: "If I were to accept you as a direct disciple, would you be willing to formally join the Academy?"
"Direct disciple..."
Wang Shouzhe sighed lightly.
It was undoubtedly a huge temptation.
Once becoming a direct disciple of the Purple Mansion Academy, while not claiming the ability to walk horizontally across Longzuo County, at least no one would dare to easily provoke him.
Unfortunately, while tempting, it was not the path he wished to take.
Wang Shouzhe slowly shook his head, "I am deeply grateful for your kind intentions, Ascendant. However, I am the head of my family, bearing the expectations of my clansmen and ancestors."
He refused once again.
The Changchun Ascendant had somewhat anticipated this, but upon Wang Shouzhe’s actual rejection, he felt a sense of loss.
This young man excelled in strategy, calculating in all things, yet in the face of such an easily attainable status and future, he resolutely refused.
For a moment, he couldn’t quite see through Wang Shouzhe.
After a brief consideration, the Changchun Ascendant eventually sighed and said, "Forget it, forget it. Everyone has their own aspirations; some matters cannot be forced. However, considering the fate that brought us together, tell me, what is your true purpose?"
"True purpose..." Wang Shouzhe spoke seriously, "My coming to the Academy is merely to find some backing. I do not seek to bully others, only to ensure that my family is not bullied."
"Is that all?"
The Changchun Ascendant furrowed his brows.
"Of course," Wang Shouzhe laughed lightly, "Surely the Ascendant does not think I came to form factions, bolster my family’s prestige, and then dominate Longzuo County through alliances?"
Um...
The Changchun Ascendant’s eyes flashed with a trace of embarrassment.
He had been somewhat worried that Wang Shouzhe might indulge in power struggles, using the Academy as his pawn.
"What Shouzhe seeks," Wang Shouzhe said earnestly, "is nothing more than these eight words: ’Do not offend me, I will not offend others.’ I only wish to wholeheartedly lead my family in farming peacefully, occasionally engaging in research and development, producing new types of grain and fruit trees, or creating products that can improve human life. Based on this, earn some cultivation resources for my family."
The Changchun Ascendant suddenly became interested, "For example, your Wang’s No. 7, and those spirit seeds... Oh, and the skincare and beauty products you sold to Lvwei."
"Indeed," Wang Shouzhe smiled, "But they are just small industries. Compared to the Academy, they are merely humble efforts."
"Good."
The Changchun Ascendant instead breathed a sigh of relief, "Such a disposition aligns with my Dao heart, you pass. The Academy will not engage in family disputes, but should you farm peacefully and someone tries to infringe on your achievements through improper means, you can write to me, and I will stand up for you."
Hearing this, Wang Shouzhe was secretly overjoyed.
Wasn’t this the result he had been painstakingly planning for?
He was not afraid of inventing, nor was he afraid of developing new varieties. What he feared most were those profound family powers coveting his products, and even more, the calamity that might follow.
After all, this is a high martial world!
With the Academy as a backing, he could be bolder and stride further.
The Changchun Ascendant, seeing Wang Shouzhe so pleased, couldn’t help but feel happy himself, relieved that he hadn’t misjudged, and relaxed his mood, "However, if you want me to support you, you need to do something for me."
"Ascendant, please instruct," Wang Shouzhe bowed and said.
"Do you know why the Profound Ice Hall hasn’t come to see us at the Eternal Spring Valley this time?" The Changchun Ascendant lamented, "I guess they think we’re too weak and have long lost interest..."
"Uh..."
Wang Shouzhe gave a sympathetic look, being observed every time was already a miserable thing. But even more miserable was that they now didn’t even want to observe you.
"Since I took over the Eternal Spring Valley, our Eternal Spring Lineage has never gone to the Profound Ice Hall to have a look." The Changchun Ascendant’s eyes held a hint of indignation, "If you succeed in leading the new disciples to see them, I will be your strong backing in the future. As long as it doesn’t involve family disputes or you actively causing trouble, if any unstoppable enemy covets your industry, I can mediate."
"Not for anything else, just because the Profound Ice Hall hasn’t come to our Eternal Spring Valley in the last two sessions, that Binglan takes us lightly."
Wang Shouzhe found it amusing internally.
It is often said, old children are like young ones, our Changchun Ascendant seems to have a little temper too.
If others come to observe, he is displeased. Now that they do not come to observe, he is even more displeased.
However, Wang Shouzhe understood.
Being subordinate for hundreds of years, having such an opportunity to turn the tables and breathe out is understandably hard to pass up.
The only thing that made Wang Shouzhe slightly worried was...
"Boy, are you worried that offending the Profound Ice Hall will make Binglan Ascendant dissatisfied with your family Wang Longyan and thereby vent her anger on her? Rest assured, Binglan Ascendant is not that kind of person."
As they say, the old are wise. The Changchun Ascendant had lived to an age where it was hard to guess, and he saw Wang Shouzhe’s concern at a glance.
"In that case, there’s no problem." Wang Shouzhe agreed with clasped hands, "This time going to the Profound Ice Hall to see things, leave it to Shouzhe."
"Good, very good." The Changchun Ascendant happily stroked his beard and smiled, "But you must prepare. After the fight, leave the Academy as soon as possible to avoid Binglan Ascendant causing you trouble."
This!
Wang Shouzhe stared wide-eyed, "Didn’t the Ascendant say Binglan Ascendant is not that kind of person?"
"No." The Changchun Ascendant responded calmly, "I only said Binglan is not the type to vent her anger on others, didn’t say she’s the type to not seek revenge for grievances. If you offend her, it’s perfectly normal for her to bear a grudge against you and seek revenge afterward."
"This... Ascendant, can I back out?"
"Shouzhe, my heart is actually not that big either."
"..." Wang Shouzhe.
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