Protect Our Clan Leader

No wonder.

Through the tie of Li Yao, both sides have gained a common long-term interest, instead of being merely tied by kinship as before.

As the relationship between the two sides increasingly grew closer, Wang Zonghao said more casually: "Right~ Fourth Uncle Shouzhe, there’s something I need to clarify with you."

"Go ahead." Wang Shouzhe nodded at him.

"It’s like this." Wang Zonghao asked somewhat seriously, "Fourth Uncle Shouzhe, how is the relationship between the Changning Wang Clan and the Southern Desert Mo family?"

"Oh?" Wang Shouzhe raised an eyebrow, seeming to understand, "You mean to ask whether there is any deep-seated transaction of interests between our two families? Previously, the Mo family seemed to want to incite discord between the Longzuo Qian Family and the Southern Desert Wang family, intending to cause a rift between the two. Is there any disagreement between the Mo family and our Wang family?"

Upon hearing Wang Shouzhe say "our Wang family", Wang Zonghao smiled knowingly, stating frankly: "Just some conflicts of interest. I presume Fourth Uncle also knows that the Southern Desert Mo family is newly rich, originating from mining. They were in such a rush to move the entire clan into the county town, trying to ingratiate themselves with everyone~"

"However, to be honest, mining really does make a lot of money. Therefore, our Wang family and the Huangfu clan mobilized their forces and also discovered some mines in the territory around the Mo family, belonged to smaller clans, and signed contracts with them to cooperate in mining."

"Wherever there is profit, there is dispute. The Mo family insists that the Wang and Huangfu families have jointly suppressed the living space of the Mo family and bullied the new rising prestigous Mo family. Over the years, they have been spreading rumors and causing trouble, also trying to curry favor with the Purple Abode noble families outside their county."

"If Fourth Uncle has a strong relationship with the Mo family, naturally, I will give face to Fourth Uncle." Wang Zonghao spoke honestly, "But if it’s just an acquaintance... hehe, nevermind then."

Wang Shouzhe understood.

This was a goodwill gesture from the Southern Desert Wang family, they needed to hear Wang Shouzhe’s opinion before dealing with the Mo family, showing their respect for the Changning Wang family.

Wang Zonghao is indeed a trained family head from the direct lineage, his handling of matters is thorough and meticulous, especially when he deliberately wants to get along with you, it really makes one feel appreciated.

However, what relationship could he possibly have with the Mo family, to speak on their behalf?

Wang Shouzhe gave a light laugh, "There is no significant relationship between the Mo family and me, the Changning Wang family. Master Zonghao, you needn’t consider my feelings. Go ahead and take action."

"In that case, I understand."

Wang Zonghao’s eyes squinted slightly, as if he had made some sort of decision.

...

Meanwhile,

In a charming private room of a restaurant in the Southern Desert County Town, two young women sat opposite each other.

On the table between them, there were two jugs of strong liquor, and some meat skewers grilled on smokeless charcoal sprinkled with spices, tempting the appetite.

To the left of the table sat a young woman in fiery red clothes who possessed an heroic style, she was none other than the Sky Pride of Huangfu family’s younger generation - Huangfu Fei Fei.

On the right side of the table, sat a woman in an ice blue long dress.

A beautifully crafted spirit level sword was slung across her waist, her long hair reached her waist, she had an outstanding demeanour, yet her delicate face seemed to bear an indelible shadow.

"Wanqiu." Huangfu Fei Fei raised her cup towards her, "you’ve been gloomy these days, and you won’t tell me why. Aren’t we friends? I even thought that Wang Shihai had bullied you, so I beat him up."

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Turns out, this woman in the ice blue dress was Mo Wanyou.

"Fei Fei, it’s due to some personal matters, and has nothing to do with that brat Wang Shihai." Mo Wanqiu shook her head, "You really don’t need to worry."

"You’re my friend, so your matters are my matters. Who doesn’t know that I, Huangfu Fei Fei, emphasize loyalty very much!" Huangfu Fei Fei’s eyes shifted suddenly, huffed, ’’Could it be someone from the Longzuo Academy has been bullying you? No wonder you didn’t want me to interfere, you fear I couldn’t handle them, right?"

"Heh heh, the last time fighting in the Southern Desert Academy wasn’t satisfying enough - and why not? Why not join you for a trip to the Longzuo Academy? And also..."

"Stop!" Mo Wanqiu hurriedly tried to stop her, "Don’t do something stupid! You’re not her..."

"You mean to say I’m not her opponent?" Huangfu Fei Fei raised an eyebrow, with disbelief, "Is it a man or a woman? How old?"

She was indeed arrogant, but she also knew there were many experts in the academy, and she might not be able to beat some older students.

"It’s... it’s a woman, only twenty years old..." Mo Wanqiu answered helplessly.

"A twenty-year-old woman?" Huangfu Fei Fei contemptuously laughed, "Isn’t she even younger than me? Wanqiu, you really look down on me... you think I couldn’t beat someone younger than me?"

"It’s not that... You’ve misunderstood. It’s not Li Yao’s fault, but because of my dull and unintelligent talent, I’m not even qualified to be considered one of her followers." Mo Wanqiu’s face lowered, eyes dim and gloomy, "Fei Fei, really, I’m not looking down on you. Li Yao is a Great Heavenly Proud. I’ve seen her confront an Elder who is midway in the Heavenly Human Realm with my own eyes.

Although she ended up losing, she managed to wound the Elder. It was her majesty’s amazing talent that day that made me want to be one of her followers, but unfortunately..."