Chapter 121: Chapter 105: Careful Tactics! Enhancing the Family Foundation—2
“Fourth Uncle, Fourth Uncle, I think we should take this opportunity to roast some more delights.” Wang Licui suggested eagerly on the side, “For example, we could prepare another fifty kilograms of Spirit Horned Yak meat, to show this turtle the depth of our Wang family’s barbecue skills. That way, it will never want to leave our Wang family again.”
Little Hatchet Flower, standing aside, was all bright-eyed and excited, nodding in agreement. The master’s ideas were always peculiar, yet so pleasing.
Damn barbecue depth?
You’re just craving more aren’t you?
Wait a moment!
This little girl and Little Tiger Huahua, they’d just eaten at least thirty kilograms, right? Aren’t you afraid of bursting?
Even Old Ancestor Longyan couldn’t bear it anymore: “Licui, although you re growing now and your cultivation increases rapidly, leading to a strong demand for Spirit Food. However, binge eating in a short period is ultimately not good.”
“Yes, Old Ancestor.” In front of the Old Ancestor, Wang Licui was always very obedient, even if her mood was a bit downcast.
“That’s it, just roast fifty kilograms.” Old Ancestor Longyan said, “You and
Huahua should eat a maximum of ten kilograms.”
“Thank you, Old Ancestor.” Immediately, both Wang Licui and the little tiger had their spirits revived. They received the storeroom’s seal from Wang Shouzhe and hurried off to begin preparations.
Life is hard for me.
Wang Shouzhe’s head was buzzing. Fifty kilograms of Spirit Homed Yak meat, this household funds are not easy to manage.
“Shouzhe, don’t misunderstand my favoritism towards Licui,” Old Ancestor Longyan explained from the side, “This girl’s bloodline is in the second awakening stage, and her cultivation is increasing so rapidly that her life factor is evolving swiftly. Even if our family is rather poor, we can’t let her down at this time. Moreover, thanks to your merits, the family’s situation is rapidly improving-”
“Second awakening stage?” The expression on Wang Shouzhe’s face became serious, “Old Ancestor, are you sure?”
“I can certainly confirm this.” A delight that Old Ancestor Longyan couldn’t suppress flashed in his eyes, “I am also a person who has undergone two awakenings, so I am very clear about this. Although I was only able to achieve my second bloodline awakening through the advancement to the Spirit Platform Realm. Licui is already having her second awakening at such a young age. If she awakens again when she advances to the Spirit Platform, it will be a threefold awakening of her bloodline. With the blessings of our ancestors, our Wang family will surely make a comeback.”
The expression on Wang Shouzhe’s face was bewildered and his heart was both happy and a bit bitter.
Will he, Wang Shouzhe, have one day when he might need to cling to his grandniece’s golden leg?
But this is Wang Licui’s own opportunity, although Wang Shouzhe is envious, he is ultimately happy.
“Grand Aunt.” Wang Xiaohan, who was on the side, also expressed his surprise, “With Licui’s double awakening, if she goes to the Purple Abode Academy, won’t she be able to become a famous student? Among the younger generations, there must be very few who can rival her, right?
“Xiaohan, Shouzhe.” Old Ancestor Longyan’s eyes were serious, “Don’t become arrogant because our Wang family has made slight improvements. I won’t even mention the entire Great Qian Land. Just the whole Longzuo County is very formidable overall.”
“When I entered the academy as a mid-level constriction with a single bloodline awakening, I was just among the ordinary students.” Old Ancestor Longyan said, “It was due to my own efforts, and the substantial funding from our family, that before I turned thirty, I stepped into the Spirit Platform Realm. My bloodline was upgraded to the Mysterious Ice bloodline and got recognized by Master Canlan, and was taken as his disciple. Only when 1 got to the midstage of the Spirit Platform Realm and showed some talent, was I accepted into the core disciples.”
“I have seen with my own eyes, a Sky Pride who had advanced to the Spirit Platform Realm at the age of sixteen. Yet even such a talent was not immediately expressed as a personal connection by the Master.” Old Ancestor Longyan said seriously, “So, everyone must not get arrogant. Take this good opportunity to develop steadily.”
Advanced to Spirit Platform Realm at the age of sixteen?
Wang Shouzhe was truly alarmed.
The Old Ancestor was right in his criticism, after all, the Wang family was just a common small family in the remote and poor countryside.
Being in such a situation, it inevitably falls into the pattern of a frog in the well.
How many higher-ranking prominent families are above them, how many peerless geniuses? Those large families with long histories, any one of them brought out a piece of their amazing foundations, could crush the entire Wang family.
“However, don’t lose your confidence, Shouzhe.” Old Ancestor Longyan encouraged, “Everyone has witnessed your abilities and scope. I strongly believe that under your leadership, the family will continue to prosper, and one day maybe we could even become a member of the Tianren Family and fulfill the wishes of Old Ancestor Zhou.”
“Yes, Old Ancestor.” Although Wang Shouzhe felt a bit reflective, he still had a lot of confidence in himself. He bowed and said, “Just as the saying goes, tall buildings rise from the ground, and those high-ranking families have also accumulated over hundreds or thousands of years to reach their current flourishing state.”
“Shouzhe has always pursued steady progress, not instant success. Accumulating the foundation and strength of the family step by step will eventually allow us to hold supremacy.” Wang Shouzhe spoke with calm conviction.
“Well said.”
Both Old Ancestor Longyan and Old Ancestor Xiaohan praised Wang Shouzhe continuously.
This world has never been short of opportunities, nor is it scarce of individuals or prominent families who rise rapidly within a short period of time.
However, as the saying goes, ‘Time and tide wait for no man.’ Only those prominent families that remain steady as Mount Tai, unchallengeable in the face of adversity, can truly claim an everlasting legacy.
While they were conversing,
Wang Licui came running back out of breath, carrying a big bag of Spirit Horned Yak meat. Be it due to her fast-running, or excessive excitement, her chubby cheeks were tinged with red.
Little Tiger Huahua, full of energy, was darting around here and there, occasionally rolling around on the ground, as if complaining that Wang Licui was running too slowly.
Not even half an hour later,
Under Wang Licui’s care, everyone was served sizzling delicious barbecue. “Grandfather Six, the quality of Licui’s barbecue is excellent. Please, eat more.” Wang Shouzhe felt quite protective towards Wang Xiaohan, who had suffered hardships for the family all his life, even scrimping on his own food to leave more for the young ones.
“Indeed, Xiaohan should eat more.” Old Ancestor Longyan also advised, “You’ve just advanced to the Spiritual Platform. Your body is still undergoing rapid transformation. Eating more Spirit Food will help you stabilize your realm.”
At this point,
Wang Xiaohan no longer declined, heartily eating the barbecue. Having lived such a long life, he had never enjoyed Spirit Meat so freely before, truly a tearjerking moment.
However, Wang Shouzhe was the head of the household.
He was keenly aware that the current state of the family’s prosperity was dependent on resources. The rising of the elders and the accelerated growth of the younger ones couldn’t be separated from resources.
The current rate of resource consumption far exceeded that of the Wang family’s past penny-pinching days.
Excessive frugality was not the way for a family’s growth, as it would only lead to a vicious cycle.
Increasing wealth, expanding the family’s profits—that’s the right path for a family to enter a positive cycle of growth.
“Old Ancestor, Grandfather Six.” Wang Shouzhe said, “It’s the end of summer now, and in another month and a half, it will be our Wang family’s traditional autumn and winter hunting season. Our family is in a favorable situation this year, so we must seize this opportunity to hunt a few Fierce Beasts and restock our Spirit Food reserves.”
“That’s natural.” Wang Xiaohan laughed heartily, “In previous years, we had no choice but to take a quick stroll around the outer regions and then return. This year is different. It’s time for those Fierce Beasts to experience the might of our Wang family.”
“Then, Grandfather Six, focus on consolidating your realm for now, and wait for the autumn and winter hunt to show off your prowess.” Wang Shouzhe said with a double entendre in his smile.
“Great!” Wang Xiaohan was excited, “It’s time for this old man to contribute more to the rise of our family.”
Old Ancestor Longyan, however, remained silent but looked meaningfully at Wang Shouzhe.
After spending long periods of time with Shouzhe and witnessing his capabilities in turning the tides and making drastic changes time and again, she knew that this upcoming autumn and winter hunt would not be simple. However, Old Ancestor Longyan was not fond of scheming and naturally left all the arranging to Shouzhe.
While Wang Shouzhe was eating the delicious barbecue served by Licui and observing the harmonious scene of the family, his mind was already sinking into deep thoughts.
The upcoming autumn and winter hunt would be the turning point for the Wang family to reverse its fifty-year decline and rise again.