Chapter 626 - 61: "Tian Yan Immortal"_1

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The imposing aura of Wang Shuzhu, the Heavenly Human Realm Puppet, surged instantly, firmly locking onto the Huangfu Clan’s elder Celestial being. It seemed that the moment he made the slightest move, Wang Shuzhu would attack or even self-destruct to ensure mutual destruction.

The Huangfu Clan elder, hardened from countless battles, had an incredibly sharp sense of impending danger.

He felt a chill in his heart, sensing the threat and immediately stepped back a few meters, his face stern as he exclaimed, "What do you, a friend of the Wang family, want to do to our young lady? Are you trying to provoke a conflict between the Wang family and the Huangfu Clan?"

His words were harsh, but his expression emitted a sense of weakness hidden beneath his strong demeanor.

At this point, he no longer dared to look down upon Wang Shouzhe.

Anyone who could have a Heavenly Human Realm Puppet guardian could not be a common character. Regardless of cost-effectiveness, the absolute value of a Heavenly Human Realm Puppet far outweighed that of the elder himself.

"Shuzhu, do not be disrespectful," Wang Shouzhe said calmly, "The elder was only overprotective and acted hastily. Step back."

"Yes, Master."

Only then did Wang Shuzhu withdraw his breathtaking aura, falling back behind Wang Shouzhe, returning to his unassuming guard’s demeanor, as if nothing had happened.

However, after this incident, no one dared to underestimate the inconspicuous "guard".

After all, purchasing a Heavenly Human Realm Puppet from the Tiangong Workshop cost three to four million Qian Gold, not to mention the long-term maintenance and Spirit Stone expenditure.

For any prominent Purple Abode family, wouldn’t it be better to use those three to four million Qian Gold to nurture some talented family members to ascend to the Heavenly Human Realm?

"Thank you, Fourth Grandpa, for saving me," Wang Shihai swallowed his saliva, slightly trembling as he bowed to Wang Shouzhe.

By this point, he no longer dared to belittle Wang Shouzhe.

With just a purple gold note, he managed to secure Huangfu Feifei, a fellow Sky Pride member. The guard beside him turned out to be a Heavenly Human Realm Puppet. How could such a person be simple?

Wang Shouzhe glanced at him disapprovingly.

Can’t this lad just take a beating and get it over with? He had to drag me into it.

He really couldn’t be bothered with this youngster, leaving him aside and turning to Huangfu Feifei, saying, "Earlier in the heat of the moment, I overreacted."

He knew very well that this young lady had no ill intentions. After all, she had warned him to be careful just now.

With that, he lightly waved his hand.

The net woven out of the Witch’s long hair withered instantly, turning into ash.

Wang Shouzhe didn’t feel anything while performing these actions, but to others, he appeared agreeable, elegant and incredibly graceful.

The eyes of many young ladies by the side were wide open in admiration.

Huangfu Feifei was startled for a moment, before realizing she was free. She scrambled on her feet.

Her previous arrogance and ferocity mysteriously transformed into tenderness and shyness at this point.

She bowed her head slightly, her cheeks burning with heat, "It’s...it’s not your fault. I was arrogant. You were just teaching me a lesson. I’m grateful you didn’t hold my impudence against me."

"Hiss~" Wang Shihai drew in a sharp breath, looking in disbelief at Huangfu Feifei, "Huangfu Feifei, did that blow to your head turn you dumb? Where did your usual fierceness go?"

"Wang Shihai, if you haven’t gotten enough beatings, you can tell me," Huangfu Feifei glared at him, "I’d be delighted to humiliate you."

"Whew~" Wang Shihai sighed in relief, "At least you’re acting like your old self. I was really afraid that Fourth Grandpa’s beating might’ve driven you mad, and your Huangfu Clan would cause trouble over it."

Without waiting for Huangfu Feifei to lash out, Wang Shihai turned to Wang Shouzhe eagerly, "Fourth Grandpa, it’s getting late. Since we’ve settled the situation here, we should hurry to Dong Cha Cha Lake’s dock, and see if we can get on the Tianyan Boat."

"..." Wang Shouzhe stared at him in disbelief. This fellow’s line of thinking was rather unique. He was just beaten to a pulp, and before his wounds had healed, he was thinking about rewarding himself with a trip on the Tianyan Boat.

Huangfu Feifei gave him a disgustful glance, thinking it a shame that such a prominent member of the Southern Desert Wang family would stoop to such base actions as flattering the ladies of the flower boats.

That said, it’s really Master Wang who’s admirable, with a body as clear as icy glass, and a temperament as gentle as warm jade, his demeanor is of a celestial being. So desirable... In comparison, Wang Shihai is like repugnant, filthy mud.

Who would have thought.

Wang Shouzhe deliberated a moment, then said, "Well, it’s not as if I have anything better to do. I suppose I’ll go and see for myself."

"..." Huangfu Feifei was a little taken aback. However, she quickly thought to herself, "Is not Master Wang above ordinary people? Surely, he wants to unveil the true identity of this Celestial Lady of Tianyan."

"Master Wang is a member of the Southern Desert Wang family, so he must have traveled a long distance," Huangfu Feifei reasoned. "In that case, it’s only proper that I accompany him and fulfill the duties of a courteous host…"

"Huangfu Feifei, he is a member of my family." Wang Shihai looked at her solemnly.

"What a joke! It’s well known that our prominent Southern Desert family is quite hospitable," Huangfu Feifei declared staunchly. "As they say, ’every traveler is a guest.’ Master Wang, having come from afar to the Southern Desert, is our honored guest. Therefore, it is only natural for me, Huangfu Feifei, to extend my hospitality."

"Huangfu Feifei, in this Southern Desert County Town, how many guests do we have from across the country and yet you don’t entertain them?" Wang Shihai said with suspicion on his face. "Could it be that there is a plot here?"

"Wang Shihai, are you itching for a fight again? Come here, let’s spar, I’ll use my Fire Spirit Battle Halberd."

"Are you scared? If you’re not, bring it on!"

"You bring it as well."

"...." Wang Shouzhe.

As the final moments of twilight passed, the darkness of night gradually set in.

In Dong Cha Cha Lake, lanterns on countless pleasure boats were lit, casting a bewitching charm throughout the gloomy night.

The dock was swarming with people, among them were nobles of prominent families and wealthy merchants. Roughly estimated, there were hundreds of them.

Amidst this, a massive pleasure boat slowly sailed closer, which stirred excitement in the crowd. However, many of the guests, being "elegant individuals" of high status, did not cause a noisy uproar.

"You are quite unaware, fourth uncle," Wang Shihai quietly explained. "The Tianyan Boat has significant rules, it only hosts one group of guests per day. As for who they host, it depends on the question they pose for the day. Whoever answers first, they are the guest of the night. One must not interfere with the Tianyan Boat’s choice, or else they’ll be blacklisted forever."

"However, occasionally, the Tianyan Boat poses no question and the Celestial Lady of Tianyan personally decides whom to host. Until, ultimately, the Celestial Lady makes her decision as to whose concubine she wishes to be."

"Hmph, she’s just making a mystery of it to boost her own value," sneered Huangfu Feifei disdainfully. "It’s a shame that all these nobles in the Southern Desert have been seduced by her beauty. That woman, she must have ulterior motives. It’s only those inferior families that are drooling over her. What a bunch of immoral and shameless perverts!"

As soon as Huangfu Feifei finished speaking...

A voice called out: "The Head of the Huangfu Clan of Southern Desert Huangpu Chengping has arrived! The family head has a message. He invites the Celestial Lady of Tianyan ashore for a discussion at the Huangfu Mansion tonight."

"....What~?!" Huangfu Feifei’s eyes bulged in shock, her face filled with astonishment. Was not Huangfu Chengping her father?

"Ha ha ha~" Wang Shihai, after a moment of surprise, burst into hearty laughter. "Ah, Fei Fei... who were you calling inferior just now? Ha~~"

But before Wang Shihai’s laughter could subside...

Another voice resounded from the dock: "The Head of the Wang family of Southern Desert Wang Zonghao has arrived! The family head has an announcement: The Celestial Lady of Tianyan is of noble lineage, and he wishes to take her as his concubine and care for her for an entire lifetime."

The laughter on Wang Shihai’s face immediately turned into a twisting grimace of embarrassment. His eyelid twitched uncontrollably as he exclaimed, "What on earth is this turn of events? Is the woman I admire supposed to become my stepmother?"

Wang Shouzhe’s eyes narrowed slightly. It seemed this Celestial Lady of Tianyan was indeed no simple character. Offspring of a noble lineage? It seemed that both the fox-like Wang Zonghao and Huangpu Chengping smelled something fishy.

However, the hype surrounding this Celestial Lady of Tianyan was also intense. She probably had some agenda.

At that very moment...

A female voice came from the pleasure boat: "We appreciate the generous offer from both Family Heads. However, today, my mistress already has guests."

"May I ask which one of you is Mister Wang Shouzhe? Our mistress invites you to the mansion for a chat~"

…...