Chapter 303: Chapter 53: Picking Up a Bargain! The Wang Family’s Future Development Plan
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As they spoke, the flying chariot gradually descended outside the East City Gate of Changning Guard.
"Caw~"
The red-crowned immortal crane elegantly landed on the yellow mud ground, raising its head to let out a soft cry.
The previously chatty carriage instantly fell silent, and even Jii Mingyu among the three core disciples subconsciously tidied up their attire, presenting their best demeanor.
"Let’s go~"
Faang You’an led the group off the carriage.
The cloudy weather made the light outside the city not very good, but as soon as the four appeared, they still gave people a refreshing feeling.
In terms of appearance and temperament, all four were extraordinary individuals, dragons among men, especially with their vigorous demeanor and spirited expression, making it easy for people to feel good about them.
Without a doubt, each one of them was a celestial prodigy.
Especially Faang You’an, who stood out with his exceptional air and unparalleled temperament, giving the impression of being like a crane among chickens, even compared to the City Guard Lord, who was also in the Celestial Human Realm.
The heads of several noble families present could not help but feel a touch of admiration and envy, spontaneously wishing that their family could also produce such a celestial prodigy.
Even Huangfu Jinhuan, the head of the Celestial Human Huangfu Family, and the head of the Celestial Human Lei Family, were no exceptions.
Could it actually be them?
In the crowd, Wang Shouzhe raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised.
He had also wondered who the direct disciples from the Academy would be this time, but he had not expected it to be Faang You’an and his group.
Nevertheless, upon reflection, it seemed reasonable.
There weren’t many idle direct disciples at the Purple Mansion Academy, and it was only reasonable for Faang You’an to bring some junior brothers and sisters for such a major mission.
Just as he was pondering,
Lord City Guard Xiahou Hongde had already approached with a full smile, bowing to greet them, "Are you all the celestial prodigies of the Purple Mansion Academy? I am Xiahou Hongde, City Guard of Changning City Guardian’s Mansion. I have met the Academy’s celestial prodigies. Forgive me for not giving you a proper welcome."
Saying that he also pulled out his identity token for the other party to inspect.
Faang You’an also followed the procedure, sweeping his spiritual sense over the identity token. After confirming the identity, he politely cupped his hands in return, saying, "Lord City Guard is too kind. I am Faang You’an from the Profound Ice Hall of the Purple Mansion Academy, here with several junior brothers and sisters under orders to assist the lords in managing disaster relief in the Changning Guard area."
While speaking, he also took out his token and the appointment letter jointly issued by the Purple Mansion Academy and the Governor’s Mansion.
Xiahou Hongde dared not be negligent and followed protocol, carefully inspecting the token and appointment letter.
After confirming there were no issues, he respectfully bowed and said, "This official pays respects to the Inspector General and all Inspectors."
Regarding both the appointed position and the identity as a direct disciple of the Academy, he couldn’t afford to be careless.
Not to mention that Inspector General Faang You’an had profound cultivation at such a young age; behind him was the one from the Profound Ice Hall—among the Purple Mansion Ascendants at the Academy, that person was definitely not someone to be trifled with.
Moreover, he had heard that disciples from the Profound Ice Hall at the Purple Mansion Academy had exceptionally strong individual combat abilities, and every core disciple was an extraordinary combat champion, not to mention a Celestial Human Realm direct disciple. How could he dare to look down on them?
"Lord City Guard, you’re too kind. Please, call me You’an; you are a senior." Faang You’an, with his gentlemanly demeanor, was one of the rare good-tempered individuals in the Profound Ice Hall.
"I wouldn’t dare, Inspector General You’an." After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Xiahou Hongde said, "Let me first introduce you, Inspector General, to the clan leaders of Changning Guard."
No sooner had he finished speaking.
The two clan leaders of the Celestial Human Lei Family and the Celestial Human Huangfu Family, who had been waiting for quite some time, immediately approached with full smiles, followed by the other clan leaders.
The arrival of a figure at the level of a direct disciple from the Purple Mansion Academy at Changning Guard was a rare event, and if they were fortunate enough to strike up a rapport, forming a friendly relationship would only benefit their family.
As for Wang Shouzhe, he acted a step slower, falling to the end.
His marriage allies were not particularly enthusiastic either. After all, they had been exposed to much more alongside Wang Shouzhe recently.
Although a direct disciple of the Academy had a prestigious status, they were not easily fawned upon; holding onto Shouzhe’s backing was more practical.
"Inspector General You’an, all Inspectors. These two are Lei Qiwei, the clan leader of the Celestial Human Lei Family, and Huangfu Jinhuan, the clan leader of the Celestial Human Huangfu Family."
Following the protocol, Xiahou Hongde first introduced the two Celestial Human families.
Lei Qiwei and Huangfu Jinhuan immediately smiled warmly as they cupped their hands, saying, "Greetings to the Inspector General and all Inspectors."
Faang You’an was not a person who ignored earthly matters. He understood that to get things done locally, one must rely on the local powerful figures, and hence did not condescend to them.
Just as he was about to return the salute and introduce his junior brothers and sisters,
suddenly,
Senior Brother Yang De exclaimed, "Isn’t that Junior Brother Shouzhe?"
Junior Brother Shouzhe?
These words immediately drew everyone’s attention.
Faang You’an also noticed Wang Shouzhe at the back of the crowd.
He was slightly stunned, somewhat delighted, and immediately cupped his hands apologetically toward Lei Qiwei and Huangfu Jinhuan, saying, "Pardon me, you two. I’ve run into an acquaintance and will go greet them first."