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Guiyuan Other Courtyard entrance.
Prince Wen Yu’s face was extrely unpleasant.
With his status, he was always considered a distinguished guest wherever he went, but at Wang Shouzhe’s place, he followed all the proper etiquette to visit and was still given the cold shoulder.
Seclusion?
Only a fool would believe that Wang Shouzhe would go into seclusion at such a critical ti.
Normally, if soone treated Prince Wen Yu this way, he would have left in a huff and ordered a series of counterasures. But now, he had to swallow his pride and endure it. "Chang’an, any good suggestions?"
He was asking his trusted aide, Commander Pei Chang’an.
Pei Chang’an understood imdiately: "I’ve heard that Yao Yui from the Yao family has a good relationship with Young Master Shouzhe. Perhaps we can leverage that relationship?"
"It’s a pity I am not familiar with Yui." Prince Wen Yu sighed, his tone seed filled with regret.
Everyone knows that Yao Xingshu and Yao Yui both co from the Yao family and are siblings. Prince Wen Yu and Pei Chang’an were clearly hinting at Yao Xingshu.
Yao Xingshu had no choice but to step up and indicate his willingness to try reaching out to Yui: "I will ask Yui. However, she ultimately belongs to the Shenbao Hall System, so I cannot guarantee anything."
"Then I’ll leave it to Xingshu."
Prince Wen Yu’s expression brightened, and his face was suddenly devoid of regret; he showed sincere gratitude to Yao Xingshu.
That’s the kind of person he is—when he needs you, he can make you feel very important with his posturing, but when his temper flares, it’s quite overwhelming.
Thereafter, Yao Xingshu ran around building connections, reaching out to various people.
Prince Wen Yu waited there.
Thus, after more than ten days, Wang Shouzhe slowly t with Prince Wen Yu at the Lake Heart Pavilion.
It was still that familiar waterside pavilion and familiar spot, but the lounge chairs and long tables by the lake had been removed, replaced with the usual stone tables and chairs. Various kinds of tea and fruits were arranged on the stone table as per etiquette.
Wang Shouzhe sat at the table, and upon seeing Prince Wen Yu being led by the head of household to approach slowly, he imdiately stood up to greet him, smiling apologetically: "Shouzhe just ca out of seclusion and made the Prince wait long, my apologies."
Then, he bent over and gave a deep bow.
Prince Wen Yu hurriedly stepped forward to help Shouzhe up, full of smiles: "Seclusion cultivation is normal for us Profound Martial cultivators; why apologize?"
After so polite but insincere exchanges, the two of them each sat down at the waterside pavilion. Jiang Mu Xian, dressed as a maid, approached according to etiquette and brewed Immortal Tea for both of them.
Prince Wen Yu held the Immortal Tea offered by Jiang Mu Xian, but instead of imdiately conversing with Wang Shouzhe, he courteously began chatting with Jiang Mu Xian: "Congratulations to Immortal Mu Xian for winning the Four Corners Tournant and obtaining the Immortal Scripture, don’t decline this small gesture."
Saying this, he handed out an exquisite, old-fashioned jade bottle.
"What is this..." Jiang Mu Xian hesitated slightly, opening the jade bottle, only to see a trace of dark golden aura within, moving like a living thing at the bottom of the bottle—it was a wisp of Chaos Origin.
She quickly refused: "This treasure is too valuable, Mu Xian cannot accept it."
Chaos Origin is an extrely precious item; even a trace commands a sky-high price.
In the Divine Martial World, this item is difficult to purchase, but in the Tianrui Saint Dynasty, traces occasionally appear at auctions. Although not as expensive as Chaos Spirit Stone, even a trace often fetches over thirty Immortal Spirit Stones in price.
"Immortal Mu Xian’s victory suppressed the ambitions of the Tianxing Sacred Dynasty; it’s worthy of such treatnt." Prince Wen Yu’s attitude was exceedingly earnest.
This move was an indirect way to achieve a goal. Jiang Mu Xian is Wang Shouzhe’s close maid, seemingly very favored. To curry favor with Jiang Mu Xian naturally ant winning over Wang Shouzhe.
This was simpler and less costly than directly trying to please Wang Shouzhe.
How could Wang Shouzhe not understand his intentions? Yet, even so, he calmly sipped tea, showing no inclination to involve himself.
Though Chaos Origin is good, a trace or two wouldn’t attract his attention.
After all, a trace of Chaos Origin can extend life by over three hundred years, which is long for cultivators below the Divine Power Territory, but for those above the Transcendent Void Realm, its effect is weak. Unless one gathers enough, it doesn’t have much significance.
Monts later, feeling she couldn’t refuse anymore, Jiang Mu Xian sought consent from Wang Shouzhe’s gaze, then accepted the gift and thanked Prince Wen Yu.
Afterwards, Prince Wen Yu and Wang Shouzhe engaged in casual conversation, ranging from various anecdotes to so gossip stories, making their chat lively and entertaining.
Seeing the situation had smoothed over enough, Prince Wen Yu’s expression gradually turned serious, honestly saying: "Young Master Shouzhe, my visit this ti is actually to apologize to you."
"Why does the Prince say this?" Wang Shouzhe smiled, "Besides minor business disputes, we should not be concerned with such mundane matters as we are destined to tread the celestial path."
With one sentence, the scope and perspective were elevated.
Prince Wen Yu laughed and said: "Your ambition is above the Ninth Heaven, contrasting with Junxi’s entanglents with worldly affairs. However, since Junxi is a Prince of Tianrui, he must bear the responsibilities of Tianrui, unlike your freedom to roam the Ninth Heaven. Thus, I won’t hide my intentions..."
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