It let out a playful roar, but its size wasn’t much bigger than a cat, utterly lacking the aura of a tiger’s roar in the mountains. This roar, however, woke up Wang Lici. She grabbed the little tiger, HuaaHuaa, by the scruff of its neck and scolded, "HuaaHuaa, how many times have I told you? When this miss is studying hard, don’t howl around. Do you have any idea how disruptive that is?" The little tiger looked aggrieved and whimpered a few times in defense. "Oh, you’ve grown up and dare to talk back now. Hehe~ Deduct five, no, ten Qian Gold." Wang Lici took out a small notebook and made a note, "Hmm, HuaaHuaa, you already owe me six hundred Qian Gold. Remember, work hard to pay off your debt." The little tiger, HuaaHuaa, looked frustrated. How did it owe so much? It couldn’t even count that high, anyway, it was a lot. Wang Shouzhe’s mouth twitched a couple of times. Is it really okay to bully a ferocious beast cub ? Tiger-like ferocious beasts are very intelligent. Once they reach Tier Three adulthood, they become incredibly smart and lively, comparable to ordinary humans. If tamed by a human Spirit Beast Master, they could even read and write. It’s said that if a beast reaches Tier Five, it becomes incredibly cunning and clever, capable of many ways to communicate with humans. Rare Tier Five beasts can even speak human language. So, the ferocious beasts and spirit beasts in this world are not simple creatures, far from mere wild monsters. Just as Wang Shouzhe was complaining in his mind, Wang Lici’s gaze caught someone out of the corner of her eye—this, this, this... Fourth, Fourth Uncle... Could Lici be dreaming? Suddenly, she felt as if struck by lightning, her calves trembled, and her chubby face turned pale as she stammered, "F-Fourth Uncle, w-why are you here?" In front of outsiders, Wang Shouzhe wouldn’t embarrass her. He just chuckled and said, "I came to the farm on business and decided to check on you." He looked around, squinting with a smile, "Not bad, not bad, you’re doing quite well." "So-so," Wang Lici stammered, wiping the Master’s Chair diligently, "Fourth Uncle, please sit. Lici will report on recent work and studies to you." Wang Shouzhe sat on the Master’s Chair, hmm? This chair is quite comfortable, ergonomic, but it makes one sleepy. Maybe the side study could use one for napping during tea breaks—a delightful idea. Lici sure knows how to enjoy life. "Why are you all standing around? The Clan Leader is here, hurry up and bring the barbecue out." Wang Lici turned around and bossily ordered, "Little Three, go and prepare one, no, two, no, three spirit mice for roasting, and let the Clan Leader have a taste." When she said three, she gritted her teeth, showing just how much effort she was putting in to flatter the Clan Leader. Wang Shouzhe did not refuse. At least this girl knew how to show respect to her elders, so he let her do as she pleased. Let me nap for a bit; I’ve been awake for two days planning the Celestial Spirit Pill. Even with his Qi Refining Realm at the seventh layer, fatigue was setting in. This Master’s Chair is indeed comfortable. He closed his eyes and half an hour passed. When he opened his eyes, much of his exhaustion had faded, and his nose caught a whiff of delicious aromas. "Fourth Uncle, you’re awake? You’ve been working hard for the family." Wang Lici flattered him, massaging his back and shoulders, acting like a considerate little helper. She then served the spirit mouse barbecue. Wang Shouzhe seemed interested, tried a piece, and found the flavor quite nice, with tender and smooth meat carrying a fragrance akin to White Jade Spirit Rice. After finishing one, still unsatisfied, he reached for the second. Yet Wang Lici had also finished one and quickly grabbed the second to eat it. Wang Shouzhe was dumbfounded, realizing the three roasted spirit mice weren’t solely for him. Moreover, Big Girl, didn’t you just eat too much barbecue? Under his gaze, Wang Lici stopped, blinking at Wang Shouzhe with curiosity, wondering if one wasn’t enough for him. Then, she made up her mind, tore off a piece of the [front leg], and handed it to Wang Shouzhe. A million alpacas ran through Wang Shouzhe’s mind. In a hidden sanctuary. Wang Xiaohan was at the final stage of breaking through to the Spirit Platform Realm, his whole body surging with vigor, pores opening as tendrils of white mist enveloped him. After a long time, the mist gathered and was absorbed back into his body. He opened his eyes, and a powerful vigor burst forth. "Success! I, Wang Xiaohan, have succeeded." In an instant, tears streamed down his face. Twenty years, a whole twenty years. Ever since he failed his costly attempt to ascend to the Spirit Platform Realm, he felt like a sinner to the family. From then on, he secluded himself at Xingsheng Farm, cultivating White Jade Orchid Spirit Rice for the family. A long cry shook the cavern with a faint tremor. He felt a tremendous metamorphosis in his body and sensed the miraculous spiritual sense in his Spirit Platform, which had myriad incredible uses. Moreover, with spiritual sense came the ability to wield spiritual artifacts. A Spirit Platform Realm adept with a spiritual artifact had combat strength far beyond those without. Quickly, he suppressed his internal joy. He took a devout bath to cleanse the filth following his breakthrough. Afterward, Wang Xiaohan, dressed in rough hemp garments, walked out of the secret storage cavern. Ancestor Longyan, Wang Shouzhe, and Wang Lici were already waiting at the entrance. As Wang Xiaohan stepped into the sunlight, his essence, qi, and spirit were markedly different. His energy was vigorous, his complexion rosy like a newborn, and his eyes sharp as a hawk’s. Even Wang Shouzhe looked at him, feeling an overwhelming awe. Wang Shouzhe was equally overjoyed, his heart buoyant. The Wang Family had declined for many years, barely sustained by the gravely injured Ancestor Longyan. The entire family had been treading on thin ice, cautious not to offend on one side and wary on the other, living daily with their tails between their legs. Because there was no ancestor to take charge at home. Even when someone bullied you, you were powerless, unable to send the severely injured Ancestor Longyan to win back justice? Just two words: oppressive frustration! Even the annual autumn and winter hunts only dared skirt the outer domain’s edges before hastily returning. What could they rely on in case of a fierce beast encounter? Offer their heads? And not long ago, Chen Fangjie sent some Iron-backed Wild Boar meat, hunted by their own people’s discovery of that Tier Two pinnacle ferocious beast and the intervention of the Chen Family’s ancestor. Such an opportunity, when given to the Wang Family, had to be abandoned. Without a Spirit Platform Realm ancestor’s intervention, hunting Tier Two pinnacle ferocious beasts was too perilous. But now, things are different. Ancestor Longyan would soon refine all the Evil Qi in her body. After using the Creation Pill to gradually repair herself, she would truly return to her peak. However, Ancestor Longyan must remain the ultimate trump card, not to be used lightly. Now, with Sixth Grandfather Wang Xiaohan as a conventional Spirit Platform Realm ancestor, the scope for strategic deployments had widened, and the Wang Family would embark on its rapid development path. "Congratulations Sixth Grandfather! On ascension to the Spirit Platform Realm!" Wang Shouzhe and Wang Lici stepped forward to offer their congratulations, their voices tinged with excitement. For any Spirit Platform Race family, this was a momentous event. Even Ancestor Longyan’s deep star-like eyes shimmered with faint tears. How many years had it been, supporting the family by herself? The family invested vast resources and effort into nurturing a Spirit Platform Realm ascendant, yet it failed repeatedly. Tormented by the Yin Sha Evil Qi to the point of despair, Ancestor Longyan didn’t even dare to die. For if she perished, the Wang Family would have no Spirit Platform successor, and annihilation would ensue! Our Wang Family will rise! Wang Shouzhe’s heart was ablaze with fervor. With Sixth Grandfather’s successful ascension, not only had his sense of security greatly increased. The death days of the Liu and Zhao Clans were also numbered.