What Wang Shouzhe mentioned as simple was relatively simple, which was much easier than suddenly coming up with hundreds of thousands of Qian Gold. In fact, even asking him to earn an extra ten or twenty thousand Qian Gold in the next year wasn’t an easy task. It required careful planning and strategy. But the Ancestor had to be saved; he didn’t want to see the Ancestor, who had protected the family for half of her life, die tragically. Moreover, Ancestor Longyan was a powerhouse in battle. Once she regained her strength, how could the ancestors of the Liu Family and Zhao Family possibly compete with her? Wang Shouzhe cupped his hands and said, "Please rest assured, Ancestor. Leave this matter to me." This time he had planned on buying some things at the Hundred Islands Guard. For this reason, he carried plenty of Qian Gold Tickets, with a full thousand of them. Safety was not a concern, as traveling with the Ancestor ensured great security. Should a situation arise where even the Ancestor couldn’t handle it, then so be it. "Shouzhe..." Ancestor Longyan had her doubts. In her view, Wang Shouzhe profiting greatly was due to the circumstances and his luck. Such opportunities wouldn’t always be present. "Ancestor, hold off on your plans for now. Let me prove myself in a year, and give yourself a chance to turn things around," Wang Shouzhe said confidently. With his insight and mindset as a Transmigrator, he wouldn’t earn money slowly. A year later, the Ancestor would fully understand. Faced with Wang Shouzhe’s strong confidence, Ancestor Longyan finally nodded slowly, agreeing: "However, the Turtle Scale Treasure Shield is useless to me. Selling it will help you gather some resources." Wang Shouzhe did not oppose this decision. It was the Ancestor’s spiritual artifact, and she had the right to decide its use. Besides, Wang Shouzhe believed that in the future he could afford spiritual artifacts, and could even buy a better one for the Ancestor. Having convinced the Ancestor, he temporarily withdrew. Everyone rested for the night. Early the next morning, Wang Shouzhe invited Chen Fanghua over and asked him to lead everyone on a tour of Golden Sand City. It was a chance to relax, and Wang Shouzhe could also assess the overall market of the Hundred Islands Guard. Even gaining some knowledge would be beneficial. Chen Fanghua was very familiar with Golden Sand City and had good eloquence. As he led everyone on a leisurely tour, he introduced the local customs from time to time, which broadened Wang Shouzhe’s horizons. In a good mood, he bought some dried fish snacks for Wang Lici to eat. The girl, once she had something to eat, forgot all her worries and looked at Wang Shouzhe with immense gratitude. "Young Master Wang, through here is the street for Loose Cultivators," Chen Fanghua introduced, "Most cities will have a designated street where Loose Cultivators can set up stalls. It allows the city to earn some booth fees and prevents Loose Cultivators from setting up booths haphazardly." Wang Shouzhe understood; places like Changning Guard had similar setups. He had even stumbled upon a honeycomb there. Yet finding a bargain among Loose Cultivator stalls was a rare event; it was more likely to be deceived or pay a high price for something of little value. The so-called Heavenly and Earthly Treasures and Divine Skill Manuals were all greatly exaggerated, each more impressive than the last. Wang Shouzhe was just browsing casually, extending his knowledge. With his current insight, finding a genuine bargain was nearly impossible. However, there were noticeably more Loose Cultivators here on Golden Sand Island than in Changning Guard City, and their strength was generally higher. Along the way, Wang Shouzhe had already encountered three or four whose aura he couldn’t perceive, clearly indicating they had a cultivation higher than his. It seemed the opportunities around Golden Sand Island were more abundant than those at Changning Guard, attracting more capable Loose Cultivators to try their luck. If someone stronger than him didn’t burst out with their aura, Wang Shouzhe found it difficult to see through them. Ancestor Longyan, who had been silent all along, stopped in her tracks. Her gaze swept over a stall managed by a Loose Cultivator, her brow slightly furrowed, and her body seemed to tremble uncontrollably. Not understanding the situation, Wang Shouzhe stepped across and stood between Ancestor Longyan and the Loose Cultivator, diverting the latter’s attention. With a cheerful demeanor, he said, "These pearls of yours aren’t bad. How much for all of them?" The Loose Cultivator’s attention was immediately drawn to Wang Shouzhe. He quickly introduced, "These pearls, rich in Spiritual Qi, are Spiritual Material Pearls that I harvested myself from sea clams. They’re prime materials for Tier Two Spirit Pill ’Beauty Pill.’ There are thirteen in total, and I’ll offer them for thirty Qian Gold." Seeing Wang Shouzhe’s outstanding attire and the Household Generals accompanying him, the Loose Cultivator dared not show disrespect. "10 Qian Gold," Wang Shouzhe began to haggle. The vendor was firm on the price, and the two started wrangling over the cost. Meanwhile, Wang Shouzhe was left puzzled. The Ancestor, usually so composed, showed such a significant change in emotions, indicating she encountered a major event. Could it be she discovered a great bargain opportunity at this stall? While covering for her, Wang Shouzhe awaited Ancestor Longyan’s instruction or action. Ancestor Longyan, after all, wasn’t an ordinary person and quickly regained her composure. Her lips moved slightly under the veil as she conveyed her intentions to Wang Shouzhe. The message she conveyed, even with Wang Shouzhe’s mindset as a transmigrator, made him slightly stunned. However, he controlled his emotional changes and continued to haggle over the price while pondering how to proceed. Bargaining is a very normal thing. For loose cultivators, involving ten Qian Gold is already a substantial sum. Soon, Wang Shouzhe settled on a strategy, got up, and said displeasedly, "Forget it, this young master will check out other places." Then, despite the stall owner’s attempts to retain him, Wang Shouzhe led everyone out of the loose cultivator street. "Brother Chen," Wang Shouzhe cupped his hands, "My eldest niece and fourth aunt are a bit tired, could you please take them to the restaurant ahead to eat something good? Wang Zhong and Wang Yong, please go and protect Miss Lici and Lady Zhirou." "Yes." The two household generals responded in unison. Chen Fanghua was astute and realized at once that he was being sent away, perhaps they had discovered something they didn’t want him to see. He immediately returned the gesture and said, "Young Master Wang, rest assured, I will definitely take good care of both lady and madam." Xu Zhirou’s eyes welled up slightly, but eventually, she said nothing. Instead, it was Wang Lici, who, hearing about going to eat something delicious, drooled with delight and suddenly felt a surge of goodwill towards Wang Shouzhe, thinking, woo woo~ Lici misunderstood fourth uncle, after all, fourth uncle still loves me... After everyone left, only Wang Shouzhe and Ancestor Longyan remained. Once they moved to a secluded place, Wang Shouzhe’s face turned extremely serious, and he said in a low voice, "Ancestor, can you be sure about this matter?" "There’s no mistake." Ancestor Longyan’s voice was cold and carried an indescribable hatred, "I’ve been tortured by this evil poison day and night for fifty years, and not a trace of Yin Fiend Qi can escape my detection." Wang Shouzhe was startled, his heart now certain. He immediately said in a low voice, "Ancestor, the forces in the Land of the Far West, their tentacles have gradually appeared in our Changning Guard. I fear the matter isn’t so simple. Perhaps there is a greater power behind them... If we want revenge, I’m afraid..." Currently, the Wang Family is too weak. Regardless of what the other side is plotting, once involved, it will inevitably be a situation of fragmentation. Ancestor Longyan deeply loved the family and naturally calmed down, with her eyes revealing a thick sense of helplessness, the overall strength is too weak, even incapable of seeking revenge. "Please endure for a while, Ancestor, until your injuries heal, the strength of our Wang Family will also grow significantly stronger." Wang Shouzhe said solemnly, "We will take our time seeking this revenge! However, it’s feasible to give the Ancestor some relief now." Originally, Ancestor Longyan was a bit disappointed, but upon hearing this, her eyes lit up and she said in a low voice, "Shouzhe, what are you planning to do?" By dusk, the sky was getting dark. The vendors on the loose cultivator street began to pack their stalls one after another. The loose cultivator selling sea pearls was also about to close up, as it was normal for things not to sell for several days. At this time, a rough-looking man in his thirties or forties, with a scruffy beard, appeared in front of the stall, and in a commanding manner, said, "I want all these pearls." While paying, he "accidentally" exposed a small stack of gold notes, and the golden brilliance of those notes was highly seductive. It was clear each note was a large 100 Qian Gold bill, and just at a glance, the total couldn’t be less than over a thousand Qian Gold. The loose cultivator was taken aback, and his eyes were filled with greed. For the Black Tortoise Clan with an established foundation, over a thousand Qian Gold is already a massive sum, let alone for a loose cultivator. The ensuing storyline progressed naturally. The loose cultivator, eyeing the rough man, enthusiastically invited him for food and drink. A few drinks down, he had already learned about the rough man’s general "background," having "made some money" elsewhere before recently arriving at the Hundred Islands Guard to lay low. After a feast of wining and dining, the two became so close that it seemed as though they had sworn brotherhood. After eating and drinking their fill, the rough man suggested if there was a place to "have some fun." The loose cultivator assured him he’d find a good place, and after settling the bill, he led the rough man through the streets and alleys. Ultimately, in a remote and secluded alley corner, the "loose cultivator" revealed his sinister fangs. At the peak of the Qi Refining Realm Seventh Layer, he even brought along a partner at the Qi Refining Realm Sixth Layer just to deal with a lowly Fourth Layer. This way, it was naturally foolproof. Unfortunately, the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. As they grinned greedily and attacked the drunken "rough man," a misty sword light suddenly appeared in a stealthy ambush, instantly cutting down the two men. Those two fellows never expected there would be a Spirit Platform Realm expert using a Spiritual Artifact to ambush them. They had no time to react before they were slain. Seeing this left the rough man sweating profusely and trembling slightly. "Ancestor, are you alright?" Wang Shouzhe hurried over from a bit further away, supporting the slightly disturbed-breathing Ancestor Longyan, asking with concern. His cultivation was half a notch weaker than that of the loose cultivator, so he didn’t dare be too close for fear of being discovered. However, he was also secretly shocked that Ancestor Spirit Platform could use such an ambush method to deal with the Qi Refining Realm, which truly meant certain death for the Qi Refining Realm if unexpected. "I’m fine. I’m doing well." Within a breath or two, Ancestor Longyan temporarily suppressed the backlash from the evil poison within, and her eyes slightly reddened, clearly relieved. "Wang Zhong, quickly collect the spoils of war." Wang Shouzhe ordered Wang Zhong as they swiftly gathered the spoils of war, and then, along with the Ancestor, the three quickly disappeared into the dark alley. Within a very short time, only two corpses were left in that dark alley.