Chapter 1279 - 20: The Saint Land Is About to Be Ruled by the Wang Clan!

Because Celestial Fire Zhenren initiated the game, several other Zhenrens enthusiastically joined in, each betting on their own disciple to win.

Their bets were simple: apart from talent, it was based on the remaining scores. The stakes weren’t small either, with each betting about 100,000 Immortal Crystals, totaling up to about 10 million Qian Gold.

This corresponds to the worth of a Divine Power Realm Cultivator. Too large a bet could hurt financially if lost, while too small a bet would lack excitement.

Among the joyous Zhenrens, only Wang Shouzhe remained calmly sipping Spirit Tea, with no intention of participating.

"Patriarch Shouzhe, won’t you join in?" Mingcheng Zhenren also boldly bet 100,000 Immortal Crystals on Luqiu, looking very enthusiastic, "If one family wins alone, they can earn more than a million Immortal Crystals~"

"I won’t participate. Our Wang Family doesn’t encourage gambling," Wang Shouzhe said with a smile and clasped his hands, "May you all enjoy the game."

In the family, only Ruolan and a few others would occasionally play mahjong and poker, but it’s all among themselves for fun, not caring much about winning or losing. Only Ruolan was stern to win against Emperor Longchang a few times as a lesson.

"Shouzhe, could you advance me 100,000 Immortal Crystals as wages?" Celestial River Zhenren suddenly approached, asking casually, "All the money I earned before went to pay off debts, so I’m really short of cash now."

Having lived so long, Celestial River Zhenren wasn’t shy at all, asking straightforwardly with no embarrassment.

What’s wrong with being a worker? I’m proud to work for my disciple~ Besides, even the Emperor works for the Wang Family, why should a mere Divine Power Realm bother?

Upon hearing this, Wang Shouzhe put down his tea cup and handed over a stack of Immortal Crystal Tickets, saying, "Zhenren, play freely, if you lose, it’s on me."

"Patriarch, so generous, I won’t be polite." Celestial River Zhenren promptly went to place his bet joyously.

He had full confidence in his disciple Liyao. Even comparing the five qualities besides talent, she would compete well.

"Shouzhe... can I borrow 100,000 Immortal Crystals as well?" Master Yunyang came over excitedly but a bit shyly, "I’m not good at managing money, Lici handles all the finances at home."

"Zhenren, play freely, if you lose, it’s on me." Wang Shouzhe generously handed him 100,000 Immortal Crystals too.

Master Yunyang had sacrificed much for Lici... For mere 100,000 Immortal Crystals, it’s not a big deal.

"Shouzhe, you’re so righteous, this friendship is committed to by Yunyang." Master Yunyang was deeply touched and quickly took the money to join the betting.

Watching this, Mingcheng Zhenren couldn’t help but be full of admiration: "I understand now why Shouzhe isn’t involved in the bets."

He didn’t care to play with this group of poor Divine Power Realm cultivators, his family was big and wealthy.

"I heard that to purchase Tier Eight Immortal Pills for Luqiu, Zhenren personally paid quite a sum," Wang Shouzhe pulled out another 100,000 Immortal Crystals, "Your bet is also covered by me."

Tier Eight Immortal Pills are incredibly expensive, costing billions of Qian Gold. The Glazed Mingwang Hall lineage is traditionally not proficient at making money, and helping Luqiu achieve A-class Talent has indeed strained their resources.

"This... how could I accept?" Mingcheng Zhenren, though very eager, still felt uneasy. After all, he wasn’t very familiar with Wang Shouzhe.

"Luqiu is my sister," Wang Shouzhe sincerely expressed, "Thanks to Zhenren’s care, I should naturally offer my gratitude."

"Alright, alright, I’ll gratefully accept then." Mingcheng Zhenren happily received the Immortal Crystals and his attitude toward Wang Shouzhe became much more amiable, "My disciple Wang Lingzhu is also of the Wang Family lineage, really, we’re one family with the Ming King Hall. Shouzhe, if you need anything in the future, feel free to instruct."

100,000 Immortal Crystals isn’t immensely large, but it’s quite the substantial resource for the impoverished Divine Power Realm cultivators.

"Shouzhe..." Cyan Pine Zhenren of Cyan Emperor Valley glared enviously, "We’ve nearly bankrupted ourselves for Lvwei, even my personal savings went into it."

"Well..." Wang Shouzhe’s cheek twitched slightly, "Cyan Emperor Valley, with such a large estate, my small sum wouldn’t be significant."

"You can’t ignore it, your matter with Lvwei is known to all," Cyan Pine Zhenren said mysteriously.

"That’s not true. Zhenren, don’t believe rumors," Wang Shouzhe firmly denied.

Seeing their engaging conversation, the other lineage Zhenrens joined in laughing and chatting with Wang Shouzhe. Wang Shouzhe responded elegantly and without flinching.

For a moment, everyone was enjoying the lively chat, their relationships growing more harmonious.

Not far away, Jiang Zhencang observing from the lead seat, frowned.

Wang Shouzhe seemed to start managing the Saint Land like his own business. Considering the Nine Sacred Veins, at least three already view him as one of their own. Given his abilities, it wouldn’t take long for most to become loyal.

Once he, Jiang Zhencang, passes away, this Saint Land might truly bear the Wang name~

While the crowd outside laughed and watched enthusiastically, the large crystal screen kept switching and displaying performances of various Saint Son/Saintess candidates.