Protect Our Clan Leader
Chapter 1489 - 72: Being Too Handsome is Also a Trouble_3

Chapter 1489: Chapter 72: Being Too Handsome is Also a Trouble_3

But even so, it still looks magnificent.

However, upon closer inspection, it is only a shell that cannot withstand scrutiny. Due to lack of repairs, a considerable part of the main residence buildings has gradually shown signs of wear, and even the huge surrounding walls seem to have been long without maintenance.

Whether a Prominent Family is flourishing or declining can sometimes be deduced from the state of its main residence.

For any Prominent Family, the main residence is of utmost importance.

If wealthy, a Prominent Family will naturally renovate the main residence from time to time, or even expand its boundaries. The repair work would be done with great care and precision, and naturally, the cost would be substantial, all coming out of the family’s assets.

But if the main residence cannot even be repaired, appearing worn and tattered, then it means the family truly has no money left, barely able to maintain even the basic façade.

Although Wang Anye does not handle the family’s affairs much, he has heard from Wang Shouzhe about these little tricks. Just by looking at the state of the main residence, he understands that the Ji Family’s finances are really tight, and they can hardly keep up appearances.

The arrival of Wang Anye and his party did not cause much of a disturbance.

Although Jiqianqian’s status and prestige within the family soared after she successfully became a Core Disciple of the Immortal Palace’s Purple Void Sacred Land, she is after all a junior, not a Direct Line or main lineage, and her Cultivation base is still within the Heavenly Human Realm.

Of course, the most important point is that Wang Anye’s "background is too insignificant."

Consider it, a Prominent Family from the local region of East Qian Country, at best Fourth and Fifth Class. How could it be taken seriously by the Ji Family, treated like the utmost distinguished guests?

It was only out of consideration for Jiqianqian that the Family Head, after meeting Wang Anye, treated it as done by arranging a residence and junior to take care of him according to the rites of a Prominent Family.

Of course, the main reason why Wang Anye did not reveal his identity as Ji Wuchen’s Direct Disciple right away was mainly due to his Master Ji Wuchen’s request.

The old man wanted to observe the Ji Family from a lower perspective to understand the real situation of the Ji Family.

However, not observing might have been alright, but once he did, he was infuriated to the point of fuming.

It’s alright if the Ji Family is poor since ups and downs are a common occurrence, and no one can guarantee that their family will forever thrive. Yet, the morale of the Ji Family is quite low, with many young members just getting by and only a few are truly ambitious.

A lot of young people do not have much ability and have picked up the bad habits of idleness, mixing with friends of low counts.

"How shameful, truly shameful," Ji Wuchen was so angry that he couldn’t stop complaining, "What kind of behavior is this from top to bottom? Apart from a few youngsters that are somewhat decent, the rest of the clan members have long lost their spirit; where is the true backbone of the Ji Family? No wonder even the treasures passed down by the Old Ancestors can be sold off entirely."

Wang Anye was also speechless.

He had previously thought of supporting the Ji Family after obtaining the Sword Array Dual Ultimate Codex, but he had not expected that the Ji Family would have degenerated to such a state of decay.

In such a situation, even Wang Anye did not dare to say he could help the Ji Family out of their predicament.

After all, the development of a Prominent Family never relies on one person or a single resource. If they are not ambitious enough, no amount of resources poured in can fill the bottomless pit.

There’s an old saying: "Help in crisis, not in poverty." The decline of the Ji Family is not without reason.

After observing the condition of the Ji Family, Wang Anye immediately expressed to Jiqianqian his intention to meet the current Ji Family Old Ancestor, Ji Yuanxing. He would not wait any longer and was ready to reveal his cards directly, after which he would go to the Ji Family’s Forbidden Land to inherit the Sword Array Dual Ultimate Codex.

"Since it is Master Anye’s request, Jiqianqian will naturally facilitate this matter," although Jiqianqian found it slightly difficult, she agreed.

While they were speaking, a sudden change occurred.

Only to hear from the main entrance of the Ji Family’s main residence, a burst of hearty and majestic laughter: "Where is Old Ancestor Yuanxing? Yao Yuangang has come to visit, hoping for your audience amidst your busy schedule."

The voice, as if imbued with the divine might of the Heavenly Dao, echoed thunderously in one’s ears and sea of consciousness, causing one’s heart to throb like the beat of a drum, involuntarily giving rise to a sense of awe.

"A Transcendent Void Realm cultivator?"

Wang Anye’s expression slightly tensed.

Given the current state of the Ji Family, it would be difficult to associate with a Transcendent Void Realm Cultivator. Moreover, this self-proclaimed "Yao Yuangang" from the Transcendent Void Realm did not give any prior notice, just showing up at the doorstep, clearly intending to intimidate, suggesting that he came with malign intentions.

And Wang Anye was clearly not the only one to realize this.

For a moment, the entire Ji Family fell into dead silence, even the sound of the wind howling through heaven and earth became exceptionally clear.

After more than ten breaths, an elderly laugh came from deep within the inner residence: "So it is King Chaoyang’s visit, my apologies for not welcoming you from afar, please forgive me."

As the voice rang out, an old figure with white hair and beard, like a startling swan, crossed the sky and landed at the front door, ready to receive the guest.

The figure was in a black sword-sleeved robe, lean, with a demeanor of an immortal character, and it was indeed the Ji Family’s Old Ancestor Ji Yuanxing.

The other six or seven Purple Abode Realm Elders of the Ji Family who were in the main residence also rushed out from their respective closed-door cultivation places, flying frantically to the front door to welcome the visitor.

"King Chaoyang’s spouse?" Wang Anye watched the movement at the door with some doubts, "Could it be that individual?"

"That’s right." Jiqianqian’s expression was also very solemn, "From the Old Ancestor’s tone, this person must be the famous spouse of King Chaoyang – Yao Yuangang, True Monarch Yao."