In Liu Yongzhou’s eyes, that Miss Zhong was the most perfect lady he had ever seen. She was gentle and charming, yet her words and gestures carried an elusive ethereal celestial aura. Although she never revealed which Black Tortoise Clan she came from, she must be from a very noble family; her demeanor was a dead giveaway. Their Liu Family’s legitimate daughter, in normal times, didn’t seem too bad, and already two noble families had come to propose marriage. But compared to Miss Zhong Luoxian, she was like a country bumpkin from a tenant farmer’s family raising chickens and ducks. What a beautiful and immortally charming name. She truly seemed like a fairy who accidentally fell from the celestial palace to the mortal world. Even when she ate spirit fish, she only casually tasted the soft and tender parts like the belly and cheeks, savoring just the freshness. Things he usually regarded as treasures, like his White Jade Spirit Rice Wine, he wouldn’t dare to present. Her eyes conveyed a faint disdain and condescension that he still vividly remembered. The only thing that made him very angry and regretful was why he was drinking on the ship with that damn Zhao Dingtian from the Zhao Family that day. Were it not for that, he would have been the sole rescuer of the distressed Miss Zhong. That damn Zhao Dingtian, Luoxian doesn’t like you at all, yet you still dare to pester her every day. But soon he and Luoxian wouldn’t have many more days to be together. Zhong Luoxian’s household generals had already found her and were preparing to take her back. However, he also got a piece of news; it seemed Miss Zhong’s family was also short on grain and was purchasing from a large family from the East Sea Guard. It seemed the relationship between the two parties was quite close, and the additional conditions were not high. "Yoongzhou, tell me about the situation," Liu Shengye interrupted his idle thoughts with a slight frown. Liu Yongzhou calmed his emotions and relayed the general situation. "Could it be a scam?" An older clan member raised doubts, "There are not that many distressed ladies in the world." "Third Uncle!" Liu Yongzhou said with some annoyance, "Don’t slander Miss Zhong without reason. I only happened to hear about this; Miss Zhong herself never brought it up. I was just thinking that the Sun Family is black-hearted and wondered if I could ask Miss Zhong for help to see if she could also help procure a batch." Zhong Family? Near the Changning Guard, there aren’t any noble families with the surname Zhong. Could they be from somewhere else...? "Yoongzhou, even if they’re willing to sell, we don’t have that much Qian gold to buy," Liu Shengye said with some difficulty, "I wonder if it’s possible to buy on credit and repay double after the autumn harvest." "Patriarch, why can’t our family come up with even a thousand or two Qian gold? I can’t handle this." Now it was Liu Yongzhou’s turn to feel embarrassed. To impress Luoxian, he usually acted like a wealthy noble descendant, but to ask for credit, especially from the goddess in his heart, how could he open his mouth? "This..." Liu Shengye hesitated, unwilling to speak. Liu Yongzhou thought briefly and exclaimed with surprise, "Could it be Uncle..." His uncle, Liu Shenghao, was the first in line on the Spirit Platform path that the Liu Family had been cultivating, and considerable financial and material resources had been devoted to this. Fortunately, the Liu Family’s overall conditions were stronger than the Wang Family’s. When nurturing the Spirit Platform Realm line, they didn’t excessively squeeze other clan members’ resources. Therefore, Liu Yongzhou could stand out, being considered excellent among the younger generation. If his uncle advanced to the Spirit Platform Realm, the family would certainly expand its territory, and as an outstanding junior of the Yoong generation, wouldn’t he also have opportunities? Liu Shengye said seriously, "Since you’ve guessed, as you’re a core member of the Yoong generation, I won’t hide it from you, but you must keep it a secret. Indeed, your uncle is already making final preparations, the crucial Celestial Spirit Pill has been procured, and only two auxiliary spirit pills are missing to ensure no mistakes. If you make a great contribution... you’ll understand naturally." "Very well," Liu Yongzhou suddenly became invigorated. "Even if this matter is a bit difficult, I’m willing to give it a try." The family was experiencing some resource strain because it was about to produce an ancestor. This was quite normal and wouldn’t cause much embarrassment. Moreover, once the family gained another Spirit Platform Ancestor, it would thrive greatly, and with increased family resources, according to the patriarch’s words, the next cultivation target might well be him, Liu Yongzhou. When a family prospers, it’s like accumulating interest, accelerating development continuously. Conversely, when a family declines, it naturally becomes increasingly unfortunate, with difficulties and obstacles everywhere. In Liu Yongzhou’s view, the Liu Family was on an upward trajectory, while the Wang Family was the kind that was getting deeper into a quagmire, unable to extricate itself. He was confident that after making a great contribution this time, his future achievements would be immeasurable. In a side hall of the Wang Family’s Main Residence, Wang Shouzhe couldn’t help but chuckle when he finished listening to some news and put down the secret letter in his hand. Then he clasped his hands to the visitor and said, "Brother Chen, you’ve worked hard on this matter." "Clan Leader Wang," the man hurriedly returned the salute repeatedly, his expression slightly apologetic, "During the last trip to the Hundred Islands Guard, I didn’t know your identity and was neglectful; please forgive me." This person was Chen Fanghua, an elite clan member of the Chen Family, responsible for hosting and guiding during that trip to the Hundred Islands Guard. With rich sea experience and social finesse, he was an exceptionally talented individual. This time, apart from Household General Wang Mei, no other household generals were used to counter the Liu and Zhao families. Fortunately, the plan required the strength borrowed from the Chen Family, so after much thought, Wang Shouzhe wrote to Chen Fangjie asking for support, promising a share of the benefits upon successful completion. With Chen Fangjie’s personality, he naturally wouldn’t refuse cooperation with Wang Shouzhe. Even if things were ultimately exposed, it didn’t matter. Given the East Port Chen Family’s momentum and unique, relatively distant geographical location, he felt no fear of offending the Zhao and Liu families. Once Chen Fanghua arrived, Wang Zhong arranged for him to be part of the plan. He and another relatively obscure Chen family member pretended to be Zhong Luoxian’s household generals, coming to find the distressed lady. The plan was successfully implemented, and both Liu Yongzhou of the Liu Family and Zhao Dingtian of the Zhao Family, those "close friends," had both taken the bait. The interception plan had entered its second phase. "No need to be so polite, Brother Chen," Wang Shouzhe said with a smile. "During the Hundred Islands Guard trip, thanks to Brother Chen’s care, it should have been me apologizing for concealing my identity. Let’s not mention this anymore. In this plan, Brother Chen must pay attention to safety. If anything seems off, better to stop the plan than have any safety issues." "The plan is excellent, and the part we are involved in is very simple, so it cannot go wrong," Chen Fanghua said admiringly. "Clan Leader Wang is truly formidable, obtaining such a fairy-like ally. Fortunately, I’ve already married and know she’s with you; otherwise, I might have fallen under her spell." Wang Shouzhe chuckled to himself. If Chen Fanghua witnessed her true face, that would be the real shock. Something’s not right; Wang Shouzhe tried hard to recall what Wang Mei looked like but couldn’t quite remember. His mouth twitched slightly; indeed, the average household general Wang Mei’s true face was so unremarkable it had no presence, even less so than a random passerby. After Chen Fanghua left. Wang Shouzhe reopened the secret letter Wang Mei wrote to him. The lacquer seal had been opened earlier, but the earlier received news was so startling that he temporarily put it down. He now carefully reread it, furrowing his brows tightly, thinking the situation wasn’t good. The Spirit Platform path line of Liu Shenghao from the Liu Family wasn’t really a secret. However, the man had always been low-key, often overlooked. Moreover, he had recently revealed that he had just reached the ninth layer of the Qi Refining Realm. But suddenly, he had secretly reached the peak of the ninth layer and was already making final arrangements, having acquired a Celestial Spirit Pill. The Wang Family originally estimated it would be at least five years before Liu Shenghao would begin taking the final step. This Liu Family had stood independently for only fifty years and had grown increasingly potent. While satisfying family development, they could still quickly save up for a Celestial Spirit Pill. They were more formidable than anticipated. Liu Family’s Patriarch Liu Shengye had average talent and strength, but his earning ability was impressive. Wang Mei’s intelligence was likely accurate, extracted during Liu Yongzhou’s drunken confession. This was a common issue among many men; in front of a goddess they admired but felt inferior to, they always found ways to raise their worth in her eyes, emboldening themselves. The Liu Family might soon have an additional Spirit Platform Realm Ancestor. What about the Zhao Family? The Zhao Family had always been more low-key than the Liu Family. Perhaps, their Spirit Platform path sequence had reached its final stage as well. Wang Shouzhe, with a grave expression, tapped on the table, thinking deeply for quite some time before writing a secret letter with instructions, sealing it with lacquer, and having it secretly delivered to Wang Mei. This matter is no small concern. If not handled correctly, it could very well lead to the downfall of the Wang Family. However, if managed well, it could serve a fatal blow to the enemies.