Protect Our Patriarch

Book 2: Chapter 27: Shocked! Someone paid the bill

"Shopkeeper, who is in this private room?" Madam Bilian suppressed the anger in her chest, her tone becoming surprisingly calm.

This was her forte.

Before figuring out the situation, she would never offend anyone she couldn't afford to offend. Moreover, she was adept at socializing, always keen on making connections with young talents.

The shopkeeper immediately summoned the waiter in charge of the private room. After getting the details, he replied to Madam Bilian, "Madam, this room was reserved by Wang Shouxin from the Wang's Clan of the Left Commandery, an old and prestigious celestial family. Wang Shouxin is also one of the outstanding young disciples in the Purple Mansion Academy, rumored to have the potential to compete for the position of core disciple."

"He must be entertaining some important guests, as the order is said to be very expensive."

A celestial family? Potential core disciple? Entertaining important guests?

Madam Bilian's eyes lit up slightly. She turned to Chi Junjie beside her and asked, "Young Master Chi, do you know this Wang Shouxin?"

Upon hearing the name Wang Shouxin, Chi Junjie's face turned serious, and a hint of hostility emerged. "Wang Shouxin and I are both disciples under Master Xuan Yao. We are similar in age and talent. However, he comes from a celestial family and receives more resources from home, making him slightly stronger than me."

Although he was somewhat displeased with Wang Shouxin, he answered truthfully.

"In that case, he is indeed a young talent." Madam Bilian's eyes flickered slightly, but her gaze quickly turned fierce again, obviously recalling something unpleasant.

After weighing the situation and deciding she could handle the opponent, she pushed the door open and swept her gaze over everyone in the room.

There were four women and three men in the room.

Her gaze first fell on the four women.

Huh?

Madam Bilian was slightly taken aback.

Among the four women, three were dressed as unmarried ladies, and the other was a beautiful married woman, all of them quite young.

Each of them was extraordinarily beautiful and had an exceptional temperament, like a gathering of phoenixes.

No wonder Madam Bilian had no idea.

All four of them had top-tier bloodline qualifications.

The stronger the bloodline, the closer one is to perfection in a certain aspect, which naturally reflects on one's appearance.

Of course, it doesn't mean that good-looking people have strong bloodlines. In fact, many good-looking people are merely gilded on the outside but worthless on the inside.

However, a stronger and purer bloodline will enhance one's appearance and temperament.

But one cannot judge the strength of a person's bloodline by their appearance.

Upon seeing these four treasure-like women, Madam Bilian's already unhappy mood worsened significantly.

She then turned her gaze to the three men.

Two young men, both dressed meticulously, exuding a vibrant and extraordinary aura, like dragons among men.

Especially the younger one.

He was handsome and heroic, exuding an air of calm and profoundness in every move he made.

From his demeanor and seating position, it was clear that he was a person of high status.

As for the sixteen or seventeen-year-old boy, he was muscular and sat there like a sturdy calf, his face full of innocence. This young man could be ignored; he definitely wasn't Prince Teng.

Just as Madam Bilian was sizing up everyone in the room, all eyes fell on her and her party.

Wang Shouzhe slightly furrowed his brows and said in a leisurely manner, "Did you all walk into the wrong room?"

At his words, Madam Bilian felt a sting. She fixed her gaze on Wang Shouzhe and sneered, "So it's you, Prince Teng."

Prince Teng?

Everyone from the Wang's Clan looked at each other in confusion. Had she mistaken him for someone else?

Even Wang Shouzhe was slightly surprised. Prince Teng? Wasn't that the name he made up on the spot to hide his identity when he was shopping in Donghai Wei?

Immediately, he looked at Madam Bilian and asked curiously, "Do we know each other, big... sister?" In a split second, he swallowed the words 'madam' and 'aunt', choosing a term he thought was more appropriate.

Big sister?

Madam Bilian's anger surged again. She was not someone with a good temper, and she was used to being indulged in her maiden home, her husband's home, and even in business.

She had never been addressed as 'big sister' before.

Moreover, this Prince Teng didn't even remember her, which was unbearable for her, who considered herself irresistibly charming.

"Wang, you did such things to me in Donghai Wei," Madam Bilian laughed out of anger, "I thought you had run back to Lingbei Commandery. I didn't expect to run into you here."

Did such things?

Then, everyone from the Wang's Clan turned their eyes to Wang Shouzhe, their expressions complicated.

Only Liu Ruolan remained unmoved. She knew her husband's nature well. While she couldn't guarantee that he would never cheat, she was sure that he wouldn't be interested in this type of woman.

"Oh~" Wang Shouzhe suddenly remembered, "You're the one from Baibao Pavilion, right, Bi... what, right, Biluo Madam. So it's you, nice to meet you."

"It's Madam Bilian." Madam Bilian corrected through gritted teeth.

"Right, I remember now." Wang Shouzhe nodded solemnly, "It's Madam Bilian, nice to meet you."

Then he looked at her with surprise, "Do you need something from me?"

"Need something from you?" Madam Bilian, with a fire burning in her heart, laughed even more enchantingly, "Last time I invited Young Master Wang for a chat but it didn't work out. Since you've come to my place today, as the host, I naturally have to entertain you."

The host?

Wang Shouzhe was slightly surprised: "So you are the one from the Yuwen Clan..." If it weren't for Wang Shouzhe's introduction earlier, he wouldn't have known that Madam Bilian was the owner of the Hundred Flavors Pavilion.

"Indeed, it's me." Madam Bilian sneered, "I wonder if I now have the qualifications to invite Young Master Wang for a meal?"

"Thank you for your kindness, Madam. But we have no reason to dine together. I can afford the meal myself." Wang Shouzhe roughly knew that this woman had a bad reputation and didn't want to get involved with her.

Then Liu Ruolan secretly gave her husband a look, as if to praise him for being a good boy.

Although Madam Bilian was burning with anger, she was ultimately a businesswoman. Seeing that everyone was wearing various spirit silk clothes, especially the man and woman, each with a storage ring, all signs indicated that this Prince Wang might have a big background.

But her temper was always not small.

Even if she didn't want to become mortal enemies with the other party, she still had to vent her anger. She rolled her eyes and said, "Young Master Wang, it's okay if you don't want to invite me for a meal. But you have to tell me, who did you give the marrow-cleansing pill that you snatched from me? I want to see what kind of young talent is worthy of using the marrow-cleansing pill. It's also good to let my family's Yuwen Jianye give up."

Then her eyes began to wander over the young people.

Who did I give the marrow-cleansing pill to? Of course, I used it myself.

But Wang Shouzhe naturally wouldn't tell her this, and then he looked at the two young men behind Madam Bilian.

One of them was in his twenties, with an extraordinary temperament. This must be the Yuwen Jianye she mentioned.

Wang Shouzhe praised, "This young man looks good, quite spirited. Madam, you have a good son."

God damn son!

Madam Bilian's face turned black, and she shouted angrily, "Prince Wang, don't talk nonsense, this is my younger uncle."

"Oh, it's your younger uncle." Wang Shouzhe said indifferently, "He's a good kid. But as for the marrow-cleansing pill, it goes to the highest bidder."

He thought to himself that this kid was a bit shy but didn't seem to have any problems. Under his observation, he found that the young man had already reached the eighth level of Qi Refining at a young age.

Obviously, his bloodline and resources were not ordinary, no wonder they were eager to buy the marrow-cleansing pill for him.

As for the people of the Wang Clan, they were not easy to see through. Three of them in the Spirit Platform Realm were all wearing high-level concealment pendants. Wang Luoqiu, Wang Luoqing, and Wang Zongsheng were all wearing ordinary concealment pendants.

Unless their cultivation level was much higher, or their own aura exploded, it would be difficult to judge their strength.

"Hmph. What you said makes sense, but I'm not convinced." Madam Bilian rolled her eyes and said, "How about this, I see that the young people in your family seem to want to join the academy?"

"Why not let him have a match with my younger uncle. As long as someone of similar age can beat him, all your bills today will be waived, and I will also give you a VIP coupon worth 3000 Top Gold. This is not me treating you, it's you winning it."

"Bills waived?" Wang Shouzhe looked puzzled and reminded, "Madam, do you know how much our bill is? We haven't ordered enough food yet, and we're going to add more later."

"I don't care how much your bill is, or whether you add more!! As long as you order and eat on the spot, and don't take away, no matter how much it is, it's on me." Madam Bilian had a heroic look. It seemed that she didn't care about spending thousands or even tens of thousands of Top Gold just to vent her anger.

"Well..." Wang Shouzhe was a bit tempted.

To be honest, this meal was not a small amount.

Before he could make a decision.

Wang Luoqiu jumped out and said, "Fourth brother, what are you hesitating for? Isn't it just a fight that can waive the bill? Where can we find such a good thing? Let's finish it quickly and don't delay the meal."

She rolled up her sleeves, ready to start.

Are you kidding? She was planning to dominate the academy and beat all the geniuses. What was there to be afraid of a kid who hadn't even entered the academy?

"Sixth Aunt, he did say that he would not refuse anyone of similar age." Wang Zongsheng stood up and said, "Why don't I try him first, at least give me a chance to practice."

Don't be fooled by this kid's muscular appearance, he was actually the son of the businessman Wang Shouyi, and he was very shrewd from a young age.

Unlike his simple appearance, those who underestimated him would suffer. Just the Nine Chapters Arithmetic he learned from a young age had begun to crush the Shou generation.At this moment, Wang Shouzhe anxiously said, "Brother... if you don't want to compete, we can refuse. I don't believe that anyone in our Longzuo Commandery would dare to force a fight."

His dual identities were not to be underestimated, and once he got serious, he could be quite influential.

"What does Ruolan think?" Wang Shouzhe eventually turned to Liu Ruolan.

"My husband, since Zongsheng and Luoqiu want to have some fun, let them be." Liu Ruolan didn't have a good impression of Lady Bilian. Since she was offering her neck for the chopping, Liu Ruolan, the Wang's Clan's chief financial officer, didn't mind saving some money for the family.

Although the Wang's Clan was wealthy now, the larger the family and the business, the greater the expenses. Saving wherever possible was a good thing.

"Alright, just be careful not to go too far." Wang Shouzhe agreed after some thought. After all, these children would have to go to school in the future, and he, as their brother and uncle, couldn't possibly look after them forever.

They also needed their own experiences to truly grow up.

"Fourth Aunt, please bring out my weapon." Wang Zongsheng respectfully said.

Since they were going out for a meal, Liu Ruolan had helped him store his weapon.

Immediately, she waved her hand and two heavy octagonal hammers appeared. She handed them to Wang Zongsheng, saying, "You're a good boy, but your weapon is too heavy."

Wang Zongsheng, holding the two octagonal hammers, didn't dare to respond to Liu Ruolan's words.

He thought to himself, if Fourth Aunt gets angry, she would probably complain that it's too light. If anyone held the highest status in the family, it was Fourth Aunt. She had earned her reputation.

Then, the group arrived at the center stage of the Hundred Flavors Pavilion. This stage was very sturdy and often hosted martial arts competitions.

Wang Zongsheng was the first to jump onto the stage. The two large hammers in his hands were as light as feathers. With a casual swing, he exuded a powerful aura, causing the air to explode with a loud bang.

"Good!"

This attracted many diners. Seeing the lively scene and Wang Zongsheng's display, they all cheered.

Those who could dine at the headquarters of the Hundred Flavors Pavilion were either rich or noble, and they all had discerning eyes.

This boy looked only sixteen or seventeen, but the aura he exuded was so powerful, and his strength was astonishing.

After a little inquiry, they understood that this was a bet.

The Great Qian had various laws and always prohibited private fights.

However, if both parties agreed to compete, it was highly encouraged. These competitions usually ended when one party admitted defeat, and often some side bets were added for fun.

"Whose child is this?" A cultivator at the Spirit Platform stage asked in surprise, "He's already at the seventh level of the Qi Refining stage! And this strength, he must have awakened some kind of battle body bloodline, right? He's much stronger than I was at his age."

"I heard he's a relative of the Wang's Clan in Longzuo." Someone responded, "It's about time for the academy to start recruiting students. He must be going there."

"As long as he keeps up this momentum, he won't miss out on becoming a core disciple of the academy."

The crowd was buzzing with discussion. These diners were not ordinary people, and many of them had exceptional insights.

With this,

The expressions of Lady Bilian and her group became serious.

They didn't expect this seemingly simple boy to be wearing a concealment pendant. They had really misjudged him.

"Jianye." Lady Bilian said solemnly, "That boy looks tough. If you can't beat him, we'll give up."

"Sister-in-law, I can try." Yuwen Jianye said shyly. Then, he stepped onto the stage.

Suddenly!

In the last few steps, his aura changed.

With each step, the air around him seemed to freeze, and frost condensed into snowflakes, swirling around him.

"Mysterious Ice Bloodline!"

Many of the diners exclaimed in low voices.

A hint of pride appeared on Lady Bilian's face. This little brother-in-law of hers was someone she had raised.

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