Chapter 2996 - 70: Wang Shouzhe—"All That Glitters Is Not Gold

Chapter 2996: Chapter 70: Wang Shouzhe—"All That Glitters Is Not Gold

Wang Youdao politely stepped forward and exchanged pleasantries with the two ladies.

Initially, the two women felt somewhat displeased and wary of the suddenly appearing man, but after chatting a bit, their concerns gradually dissolved.

This young man named "Wang Youdao" was not only exceptionally handsome and possessed a refined and elegant demeanor, but his knowledge and background were also quite remarkable.

Though he didn’t speak much on various topics, every remark he made hit the nail on the head.

Before realizing it, even Jiang Xiyue, who always looked down on others, seemed to develop some interest in Wang Youdao, frequently engaging him in conversation, her brows revealing an intermittent trace of unnoticeable delight.

It must be said, Wang Youdao, being of Wang Ningxi’s bloodline, although his intelligence and learning ability were not as extraordinary as Wang Ningxi’s, was still absolutely first-rate; in terms of wisdom and foresight, he was considered a leader among his peers.

And when it came to charming girls, he seemed to possess a unique talent.

Seeing Jiang Xiyue like this made Taishi Jinglan’s heart skip a beat.

This is not good~~ Why is cousin Yinhang still dilly-dallying and hasn’t arrived yet? If he doesn’t appear soon, his future bride may be whisked away.

No, no, I, Taishi Jinglan, must fight for the treasure promised by my mother.

Immediately, Taishi Jinglan showed a keen interest in Wang Youdao, went up to him sweetly, and said, "Young Master Youdao, I didn’t expect your understanding of Sword Dao to be so profound. I happen to be practicing Sword Dao too; I wonder if I could seek your guidance?"

"I don’t dare speak of giving guidance." Wang Youdao gracefully returned the courtesy, "If Miss Qinglan is interested, we can exchange insights and spar with each other."

Seeing this, Jiang Xiyue subtly furrowed her brows, somewhat puzzled.

What does Qinglan mean by this? Could it be she genuinely fell for this Young Master Youdao? But even if that’s the case, her behavior seems a bit too eager, doesn’t it?

Fortunately, Taishi Jinglan’s efforts didn’t seem to be in vain, as Jiang Xiyue’s demeanor toward Wang Youdao was evidently not as interested as before.

Soon after, Wang Yinhang hurriedly arrived, Taishi Jinglan naturally appeared to casually meet her cousin, and after brief introductions, he joined them in friendly banter.

As the eldest heir of the Sacred Race, Wang Yinhang was naturally an outstanding disciple who had been nurtured meticulously from a young age; his social skills were perfectly fine, seamlessly integrating into the conversation, showcasing his solid cultural background and insight, his brows full of confidence, speaking with ease and dignity.

Even Wang Jinyu and Wang Guilan couldn’t help but admit that Wang Yinhang seemed indeed quite capable, seemingly no less formidable than Wang Youdao.

Yet, they both felt somewhat peculiar inside.

This Wang Yinhang has the surname "Wang," carries the "Yin" name, much like the male members of the Wang family in the Yin generation.

Could he be a relative from one branch of the Wang family?

Similarly, Wang Yinhang was also secretly puzzled.

These young men and women with remarkable appearances and temperaments, each extraordinary in their own right, not only shared the surname "Wang" but also the same generational name as the family; could they be relatives from some branch?

Though both sides had doubts, due to the peculiar atmosphere, no one actively brought it up for the moment.

After some exchanges, everyone became more familiar with each other, and gradually, the conversation became lively.

Jiang Xiyue actually understood Taishi Jinglan’s intention the moment she saw Wang Yinhang.

Truthfully, she too was secretly observing Wang Yinhang, and from various aspects, could judge that he was an outstanding young man, reserved and deep, much stronger than some of the dandies in Luojing.

However, for some reason, although Wang Yinhang and Wang Youdao both appeared very accomplished on the surface, Jiang Xiyue felt Wang Yinhang lacked something, though she couldn’t pinpoint what it was.

Jiang Xiyue couldn’t figure it out momentarily.

Meanwhile, while the young folks were chatting casually.

At another spot beside Luo’s Water platform, hidden among the flower and pavilion, sat an older man with somewhat wretched looks opposite a matured woman with a cool and noble demeanor, akin to a flower on a high ridge.

This elder was none other than one of Wang family’s tributes—Cai Youdao.

With Bao Sheng and Rich coming to Luojing, the Wang family naturally arranged protection for them. Cai Youdao was assigned as the secret bodyguard for this trip to Luojing. Accompanying him was his precious disciple, Jiang Yuling.

After taking a sip of liquor, Cai Youdao indulged in it for a moment, showing a satisfied expression.

After a while, he put down the cup and expressed with some lament, "The youngsters nowadays are indeed much more open than in our era; a few casual words and it seems they’ve already become quite affectionate. Truly, morals are declining."

"Master." Now elevated to [Yuling Immortal Monarch], Jiang Yuling rolled her eyes at him and teased, "It’s not that morals are declining now; it’s because you looked too wretched when young, no girl would naturally approach you."

"Nonsense!!" Cai Youdao’s squinty eyes widened, his reaction showing he felt pricked like his tail had been stepped on, "Your master was renowned as a handsome young man, I still have a portrait as proof."

"What good is a portrait?" Jiang Yuling scoffed, "Nowadays, photos and videos can be freely altered; who knows if your portrait is real?"

"My dear disciple, you mustn’t callously tarnish your master’s reputation~" Cai Youdao looked at her with a melancholic gaze, sighing, "For you, I have completely sold myself to the Wang family. Those bloodline talent pills, holy modification liquid... the resources needed to break through to the Void Realm every year, all come from my sale money."