Chapter 447: 109: The Wang Family Rising! Visitors from All Directions Arrive_2

Chapter 447: Chapter 109: The Wang Family Rising! Visitors from All Directions Arrive_2

This group of three consisted of Old Ancestor Haofeng from the Liang Clan, and the current heir and eldest son, Liang Hongxuan, and second daughter, Liang Muqing. They were embarking on their journey with ample provisions in order to attend the promotion banquet of Wang Longyan, the Celestial Being of the Wang family, as scheduled in Ping’an Town.

This “Banquet of the Celestial Being” hosted by the Wang family presented an excellent opportunity for the Liang clan to curry favor with them. They brought their eldest son to witness the grandeur of the event. Their decision to bring along their second daughter revealed the Liang Clan’s subtle intentions, hoping to see if there might be a chance to further improve their “relationship” with the Wang family.

The carriage procession of the Liang Clan made its way to the south of Changning Weicheng, traveled east along Peace River until they reached the Changning crossing.

Compared to over a decade ago, the present-day Changning Crossing had undergone significant changes. The old crossing had been demolished and rebuilt, its area expanded by several times. The building materials used were durable cement mortar and a new type of building material known as hollow bricks.

Hollow bricks are large bricks, formed by firing a single mould. They have a fast construction speed, and they contain a substantial amount of cement, thus structurally solid and good at sound insulation.

This kind of hollow brick construction combined with new frame structures was the original invention of Wangs, the Celestial Beings. It was said that many new buildings in Ping’an Town were already constructed using this method.

However, it was still relatively rare to see such structures north of Peace River.

“It is said that the Celestial Wang family couldn’t stand the inefficiency of Changning Crossing a few years ago,” Liang Haofeng alighted from the carriage along with his juniors and commented while surveying the new crossing. “Therefore, Master Shouzhe and City Guard Mansion went through multiple rounds of negotiations and entanglements, finally took over the Changning Crossing at a great expense, and expanded it extensively. It must be said that Master Shouzhe’s methods are indeed formidable.”

“All these surfaces are smooth, cemented floors,” Liang Hongxuan admired, “This way, even on rainy days, there won’t be any issues with mud and the footing will remain clean.”

As the Liang’s were conversing,

Suddenly, a sturdy voice of an elder arose from not far away: “Isn’t that Old Ancestor Haofeng of the Liang’s? Have you also traveled early, more than ten days in advance, to participate in the Celestial Feast of the Wang family?”

Liang Haofeng turned to look and, indeed, saw a familiar face. He immediately laughed and greeted humbly, “Isn’t this Old Ancestor Yunfei of the Sun Clan in Xingan Town? You’re also here early for the Celestial Feast?”

As he glanced at Sun Yunfei, he noticed that Yunfei was accompanied by a few young clan members, and several horse-drawn carriages trailing behind. Those who were at Changning Crossing at this time were naturally going to attend the Celestial Feast.

Located between Shanyang and Donggang, Xingan Town was filled with lakes due to its low-lying terrain. Due to its shortage of suitable agricultural land, it had been unsuccessful in its development. Despite this, the poor region was packed with three intact Prominent Families of Rank 9.

“Thanks to the support given by the Chen Clan’s alliance, who are in-laws of the Celestial Wang Clan, they actively promoted reed planting technology in our region. This has improved the lives of us three poor families in Xingan,” replied Sun Yunfei with a hearty laugh.

“Planting reeds can also make money?” asked a slightly startled Liang Haofeng, “Reed fluff can’t keep warm, and the roots and stems are tasteless when eaten…”

“Conventional species of reeds wouldn’t suffice. However, the Chen Clan of Donggang has introduced a high-yield species of reeds from abroad. These reeds have a developed root system and are highly suitable for watery areas. They grow very quickly and require minimal labor and materials to make use of the wetlands,” explained Yunfei excitedly. He then sighed, “But now we have disagreements among ourselves. The wetlands and mudflats that were not sought after in the past have now become popular, causing old grievances to surface among our poor clans.”

“So, we have arrived early this time in hopes of discussing with Master Shouzhe, hoping that he may help mediate…”

Looking at the carriages filled with gifts and two beautiful girls among the young generation of the Sun family, Liang Haofeng sneered secretly. ‘What consultation with Master Shouzhe?, he thought, ‘You clearly want to take advantage of coming early to solidify your bond with the Wang family and oppress your two old competitors using the name of the Wang family.’

However, he didn’t voice his thoughts.

Firstly, he bore no grudges against Sun Yunfei, and secondly, he himself had come early in hope to consolidate his bond with the Wang family and let his younger generation get familiar with the younger generation of the Wang family.

The two elderly men who had lived for over a hundred years, fully aware of each other’s plans talked to each other like old friends meeting after a long time. At the same time, the younger generation of both clans greeted one another and familiarized themselves with each other.

Since everyone belonged to the lower echelons of Changning Weicheng’s prominent families, it was beneficial to have close interactions.

“Old friend Haofeng,” said Sun Yunfei, looking at Liang Hongxuan with some envy, “I heard that your son Hongxuan has passed the preliminary examination of the Academic Palace? With his good looks, if he has the opportunity to enter the Purple Abode Academic palace, he will definitely reach the Spirit Platform Realm. At that time, your Liang family of Ning West will become a Grade Eight Prominent Family with three Spirit Platform practitioners.”

“Ha ha, he just passed the preliminary examination, whether he can pass the final test in the Academic Palace is still uncertain,” Liang Haofeng’s mouth was humble, but his eyes were full of pride and satisfaction. Of course, those who entered the Academic Palace with a passing grade would only become ordinary students in the Academy. More often than not, they would watch their academically brilliant classmates strive on stage while they would cheer and admire from below.

Even so, these chances, even in hundreds of years were rare occurrences for the 9th Rank Aristocratic Families. In Grade Eight Prominent Families, the chances were significantly higher. As for the 7th-rank Aristocratic Family, every generation had the ability to spare one person to enroll as an ordinary student, if they wished to.

At that time, Liang Hongxuan, because of his striking appearance, and the identity of having passed the preliminary examination of the Academic Palace, had unknowingly become the small boss among the youth. There was a sense of superiority and arrogance in his delight and laughter.