Off to the side, Wang Luoyi and Gongsun Hui were enjoying the spectacle, grinning broadly. It was a rare occasion to see Wang Shouzhe being rendered helpless and at a loss for words; it was quite entertaining. "Alright, alright, I won’t argue with you today. Let’s eat," Wang Luomiao waved her hand with a sigh and took a seat at the table. "When we have time, I’ll teach you a thing or two. Wooing girls, you know, is a profound skill. Wang Shouzhe, take your time figuring it out." "Auntie, where did she learn all this?" Wang Shouzhe asked weakly as he sat at the dining table. Gongsun Hui gave him a sideways glance and chuckled, "That’s what you get for not putting your heart into wooing your sister." "Learn the lesson, learn the lesson, and upgrade my skills in wooing sisters when I get the chance," Wang Shouzhe wiped his cold sweat. These little girls really couldn’t be underestimated as each of them were quite astute. Lua Xiaoxiao, Wang Luojing, Wang Luqiu, Wang Lici, and even the little Wang Luomiao were all quite formidable. The younger brothers probably wouldn’t be too foolish either, though in front of an older brother from the direct lineage, they’re certainly too restrained to speak. I bet they’re even more scared to act out, or they’d face even greater reprimands. The Wang Family’s strictness towards male members was far from lenient like it was with the girls. "Let’s eat first, before Miaomiao’s belly gets too hungry," Wang Luoyi said with a smile, instructing Wang Xiaoyu to start serving the dishes, having somehow procured some spirit wine, albeit not the White Jade Spirit Rice Wine, but a fine brew made from a blue spirit fruit. Spirit fruit was even more rare than White Jade Spirit Rice, with benefits for rejuvenating the body, nourishing the skin, and enhancing beauty, much favored by the women of the Black Tortoise Clan. The dishes weren’t too complicated, mostly consisting of fresh vegetables from local farms, tasting light and refreshing, quite appetizing. To cater to Wang Shouzhe’s need for replenishing his blood and energy, a large bowl of braised meat and some other meat dishes were specially prepared. "Huh? This isn’t Spirit Horned Yak Meat," Wang Shouzhe was a bit surprised upon seeing the bowl of meat. The Changning Guard Region held two powerful Celestial Human families, among which the Changning Huangfu Family owned a massive pasture. They not only raised common cattle, horses, pigs, and sheep but also bred the famous Spirit Horned Yak. Most of the families sourced their primary meats from the Huangfu Family. Especially the Spirit Horned Yak, nearly the main source of spirit meat for major families. With this pasture, the Celestial Human Family Huangfu amassed great wealth, not to mention their other extensive businesses beyond animal husbandry. Thus, any Celestial Human family is never simple, having a comprehensive strength that is utterly astonishing. "This is the meat of a wild Tier Two top-level fierce beast, the Iron-backed Wild Boar." Wang Luoyi said, "The vitality and energy it contains far exceed that of the domesticated Spirit Horned Yak. You’ve been working hard lately, and this will help replenish your energy and blood." Oh my, a Tier Two top-level fierce beast, equivalent to the peak of the human Qi Refining Realm. Normally, a human at the peak of the Qi Refining Realm would find it difficult to defeat a wild beast of the same level in a one-on-one fight. Or you could say it’s almost impossible to solo it; if you lose, you lose your life, and if you win, you’d probably end up half-dead yourself. Land beasts are often adept at wild combat, with a terrifying brute force. That Iron-backed Wild Boar is akin to a rampaging tank on Earth, with thick skin and tough flesh, making it extremely hard to deal with. To hunt such fierce beasts, humans not only need martial power but also strategies and traps, just as the Wang Family fleet needs strategy and skill to battle spirit fish on the river. "Sister, you’ve got both spirit fruit wine and Tier Two top-level fierce beast meat," Wang Shouzhe asked with slight surprise, "Where did all this come from? Did sister have a windfall?" Wang Luoyi’s face flushed slightly as she whispered, "These were sent by Chen Fangjie through his household generals for us to try. They said their fleet discovered a lone Iron-backed Wild Boar in the nearby wilds across the river. Ancestor Junyao of the Chen Family decisively led a group to strike, hunting down that Iron-backed Wild Boar." A lone Iron-backed Wild Boar? Wang Shouzhe looked envious; this was a great item for boosting energy and blood. That Iron-backed Wild Boar was much more valuable than the East Sea Arrow Banner Fish he had caught. Although the fierce fish was Tier Two as well, it hadn’t reached the top of Tier Two. However, if a Tier Two top-level fierce beast really appeared in the vicinity, it would definitely be a disaster for the Wang Family. Without their ancestor being able to strike at will, hunting it would probably cost them greatly. Envious that others have an ancestor to lead them in a hunt. Fortunately, their own Ancestor Longyan was now converting the Yin Sha Evil Qi and receiving active treatment. Once her injuries healed, her comprehensive combat power probably wouldn’t be something Ancestor Junyao could match. "Clang, clang, clang, clang." The sound of two crisp knocks on a bowl interrupted Wang Shouzhe’s thoughts. "Wang Shouzhe, my dear brother," Wang Luomiao said while knocking on the bowl, "Listen, listen to how Chen Fangjie acts. They’re not even married yet, but he’s already delivering gifts to please his future wife. I tell you, feelings need to be nurtured before marriage. Don’t ignore our Sister-in-law Ruolan." Wang Shouzhe was at a loss whether to laugh or cry, gently pinching her cheek, "What do you little girls understand? The Liua Family is much stronger than ours, what do they not have? And, don’t knock on the bowl while eating." Chen Fangjie sending gifts to his sister, and the little lass took it and threw it all on him. "Miaomiao, your brother is right, don’t knock the bowl. But Shouzhe, Miaomiao’s words do have a point," Gongsun Hui deliberated, "Though you’re not married yet, keeping in touch with Miss Liua privately is somewhat against the norms. However, Ruolan will eventually be part of our Wang family, so it’s good to show some care beforehand. Zhe’er, didn’t you just catch a Tier Two Spirit Fish? Pick the best parts and have a female household general send it over." "Yes, Aunt," Wang Shouzhe agreed, though he felt it was unnecessary, but went along with her suggestion anyway. "Better write a letter yourself and put it inside," Wang Luomiao’s eyes lit up as she suggested from the side, "to also express your feelings to Sister-in-law Ruolan." "Stop talking nonsense. Also, she’s not married yet, don’t call her sister-in-law randomly," Wang Shouzhe gave her a gentle flick on the forehead, "What ridiculous idle stories have you been reading lately? Let me tell you, at your age, you should quietly nurture your body, build a solid foundation, do serious schoolwork, and learn basic arithmetic." Wang Shouzhe knew well that young girls in the family loved to read miscellaneous romantic books, while the boys preferred action and adventure tales. Such books circulated in secret among the siblings of different families. Although Wang Luomiao was only eight, children of the Black Tortoise Clan were enlightened early, and clever ones like her knew quite a lot of characters by the age of eight. "Wow~" Suddenly, Wang Luomiao burst into tears, "Mother, brother is bullying me." "Your brother is right to reprimand you," Gongsun Hui said sternly, "At your age, you shouldn’t be reading such nonsensical things. Hand them over to your mother when you return home. Also, this family custom needs to be rectified." "Mother, I was wrong." Wang Luomiao pleaded for forgiveness and secretly glared at Wang Shouzhe, grinding her little teeth in anger. "Aunt, nowadays, these little girls are very clever, don’t underestimate them. Miaomiao is smart and cunning, she must have hidden them well," Wang Shouzhe advised solemnly, "Check under the mattress, on the beams, under the desk, search every secret corner. Also, don’t overlook the maid’s room who takes care of her!" "Zhe’er makes a good point," Gongsun Hui agreed gravely. Being hit where it hurts, Wang Luomiao burst into tears, "Evil brother, bad brother, always bullying people. No wonder Big Sister calls you a big villain, a terrifying demon king." Big Sister has really worked tirelessly to spread his notoriety. Along with her dried fish, his "infamy" reached every corner. Scene change, Wang Shouzhe drank the fine spirit fruit wine and ate spiritual flesh, calmly saying, "If Aunt wants to rectify this wind, you must curtail the source, cut off the channels of distribution. Also, prepare some renowned masterpieces passed down through the ages, and let the children of the family soak up the immortal works of the ancients. I think the ancient classic ’Records of the Eastern Celestial Pavilion’ is quite good, with its elegant and extraordinary language and the mighty spirit of swallowing mountains and rivers. Perfect for Luomiao sister to recite and copy, accumulating culture is best." "Huh?" Wang Luomiao stopped crying, her eyes widened in disbelief, what nonsense? She had never even heard of that ridiculous book... Wang Shouzhe, you’re taking revenge, revenge! "This?" Gongsun Hui hesitated, "This classic is indeed good, but its archaic language is too dense, even I struggle reading it. I’m afraid your Luomiao sister can’t handle it?" "Woohoo, mother is the best, knows how to pity me," Wang Luomiao laughed joyfully, no interest at all in the ’Records of the Eastern Celestial Pavilion’ with its dense arcane language. The latest circulating booklet ’Overbearing Senior Brother and Charming Junior Sister’ was so captivating, with its gripping and poignant plot. "No worries. Luomiao sister has been smart since childhood, unlike ordinary girls," Wang Shouzhe smiled indifferently and looked at his sister "indulgently," "At first, copying and reciting might be difficult. But as the saying goes, with diligence and repetition, a bar of iron is ground to a needle. If once doesn’t work, try twice, and if not twice then a hundred times. Keep copying and you’ll grasp it deeply." Copy a hundred times? What does he mean by copying will lead to understanding? Wang Luomiao shivered, looking at her gentle and beautiful mother. Her panicked heart settled down, yes, yes, I’m so obedient, and Mother loves me so much, surely she won’t... "Zhe’er’s words are very sensible. Your Luomiao sister is precocious but lacks patience in her studies, often stops after a superficial taste," Gongsun Hui said with grave seriousness, "She needs diligent polishing to understand that constant effort leads to success." "Wow~" Wang Luomiao cried, crying so sorrowfully, so desolately. At the side, Wang Luoyi glanced at Wang Luomiao and then at Wang Shouzhe, who wore a face of "affection" for Luomiao sister, and couldn’t help but shiver internally. Now she understood why whenever Big Sister mentioned Fourth Uncle, her face would turn deathly pale and she’d tremble all over, unable to stand. At this moment, she was immensely glad that she was Wang Shouzhe’s elder sister and not his younger sister or niece, otherwise, wouldn’t she also be ensnared in darkness and fear?