Chapter 1058: Ouyang Family

“Aren’t those three from the Xue family of Qingya Island? The Xue family moves fast; they’ve already climbed up to the Wang family so quickly.”

“I heard that both ‘Qingya’s Twin Beauties’ married this Daoist Wang as concubines. Qingya’s Twin Beauties are the dream companions of many cultivators. I can’t believe they were willing to become concubines to a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Wouldn’t it be better to be a proper wife to an old man like me? Why insist on being someone’s concubine?”

“Haha, Daoist Wang is the great-great-grandson of the Qinglian Immortal Couple. He’s already at Foundation Establishment Level Seven at such a young age; his future is limitless. Daoist Li, you’re practically at death’s door, and only at Foundation Establishment Level Five. If I were Qingya’s Twin Beauties, I wouldn’t choose you either. You’re just sour grapes because you can’t have them.”

“Exactly. Qingya Island has allied with the Wang family; they’re set for great prosperity in the future.”

Passersby watched the four figures of Wang Youwei and his companions walk away, discussing in hushed tones.

Liu Wuya and Lu Jiaojiao exchanged glances, then smiled at each other. They had experienced many similar situations. As rogue cultivators, they couldn’t afford to offend major powers. However, they harbored no resentment; living their own lives well was paramount.

They naturally could tell that the Jin Gang ore might hold another secret; otherwise, Wang Youwei wouldn’t have paid such a high price for it. Of course, only Wang Youwei would know the truth.

The Azure Dragon Pavilion was the largest restaurant on Azure Dragon Island. Only extraordinary individuals frequented it.

In a private room on the fifth floor, Wang Youwei held a golden ore with brown spots. A beautiful young woman in a red dress sat in his arms, feeding him a pastry.

“Husband, is there something special about this Jin Gang ore? Why did you pay double the price for it?” the young woman in red asked curiously. Her surname was Xue, and her given name was Ziyun. She was one of Wang Youwei’s concubines, and her younger sister, Xue Ziwu, was also his concubine.

Xue Ziyun and Xue Ziwu were exceptionally beautiful, renowned as ‘Qingya’s Twin Beauties’ by outsiders, and had many suitors. They were quite proud and didn’t consider ordinary cultivators worthy. By chance, they met Wang Youwei.

Wang Youwei was the great-great-grandson of the Qinglian Immortal Couple. This fact alone made it impossible for Qingya’s Twin Beauties to refuse him. As soon as Wang Youwei showed a slight interest, they married him. While they wished to be his main wives, Wang Youwei looked down on their status.

The Xue family of Qingya Island only had one Core Formation cultivator, who unfortunately died on the front lines. To preserve their territory and standing, the Xue family offered Qingya’s Twin Beauties as concubines to Wang Youwei.

Wang Youwei was Wang Qiuhong’s grandson. His mother was a concubine, but Wang Youwei was a diligent cultivator and was Wang Qiuhong’s most outstanding descendant.

Wang Youwei could enter seclusion for years of cultivation, or join demon-hunting teams at sea for years. Of course, he also knew how to enjoy life, having nine concubines, all great beauties, and over ten grandchildren.

He was deeply favored by Wang Qiuhong and learned many interpersonal skills from him, becoming very sociable.

Wang Youwei flicked his wrist, and a snowy white giant python flew out from a spirit beast pearl. The python was ten meters long, its body covered in palm-sized white scales. This was a high-grade second-tier spirit beast.

As soon as the white python appeared, it let out an excited hiss, its gaze fixed on the golden ore in Wang Youwei’s hand.

“I was right after all. This Icewind Python is a descendant of my grand-aunt’s Icewind Flood Dragon and possesses a trace of dragon blood. This ore isn’t Jin Gang ore; it should be Flood Dragon Bloodstone, and it’s still third-tier! The value of Flood Dragon Bloodstone far exceeds Jin Gang ore,” Wang Youwei said excitedly. Wang Qingling’s Icewind Flood Dragon had stolen the show in the recent great battle. His Icewind Python was a descendant of that Flood Dragon. If it hadn’t been for the python’s alert, he wouldn’t have discovered this Flood Dragon Bloodstone.

Flood Dragon Bloodstone is a refining material formed when a Flood Dragon’s essence blood seeps into ore. The grade of the Flood Dragon and the concentration of its essence blood determine the tier of the resulting Flood Dragon Bloodstone. This particular Bloodstone was formed from at least a third-tier Flood Dragon’s essence blood permeating Jin Gang ore, making its value several times higher.

Wang Youwei had stumbled upon a great bargain. As for invoking his ancestor’s name, he didn’t care. It would be foolish not to use one’s background. Besides, he had already offered double the price, and if the other party hadn’t agreed, he wouldn’t have forced the purchase.

A clear, hearty male voice came from outside the room: “Daoist Wang, I’m here for our appointment.”

Hearing this voice, Wang Youwei’s face lit up with joy. Xue Ziyun quickly stood up and walked briskly towards the door.

Wang Youwei put away the Flood Dragon Bloodstone and the Icewind Python, then straightened his clothes.

If the Foundation Establishment cultivators who pursued Xue Ziyun had seen this scene, they would have been astonished. These were the ‘Qingya’s Twin Beauties’ they admired, yet in front of disciples from major powers, they were merely servants.

Xue Ziyun opened the door, and a fair-faced man in a green robe entered, followed by a beautiful young woman in a golden skirt. Both had a red qilin pattern on their sleeves, the emblem of the Ouyang family of Fire Qilin Island.

The Ouyang family of Fire Qilin Island was one of the Ten Great Families of the South Sea, with a lineage spanning tens of thousands of years. They boasted seven renowned Nascent Soul cultivators alone, possessing deep foundations and numerous masters.

The Ten Great Sects had launched a massive counterattack, sweeping through their enemies. The foreign tribes confronting Golden Dragon Island were suffering continuous defeats, and the human race’s recapture of lost territories was imminent. Wang Youwei, under orders from Wang Qingling, was fostering good relations with disciples from other major powers to facilitate the future development of their family.

The man in the green robe was Ouyang Mingli, a Foundation Establishment Level Eight cultivator, and the young woman in the golden skirt was Ouyang Mingyue, also Foundation Establishment Level Eight. Both were disciples of the Ouyang family’s Sword Hall.

The Ouyang family had eighteen halls, each managing different affairs. The Sword Hall was the Ouyang family’s core branch. Disciples who could enter the Sword Hall were key talents nurtured by the Ouyang family and represented their strongest combat force.

The Wang family also had a Sword Hall, but its scale was far inferior to that of the Ouyang family’s Sword Hall.

“Daoist Ouyang, Immortal Ouyang, you’ve arrived. Please, have a seat.”

Wang Youwei gestured for Ouyang Mingli and Ouyang Mingyue to sit.

The two didn’t hesitate and sat down, followed by Wang Youwei and Xue Ziyun.

Xue Ziyun picked up an exquisite wine pot and poured wine. Wang Youwei said with a smile, “Fellow Daoists, please try our Wang family’s Green Lotus Spirit Wine.”

To ensure their family members remembered their ancestral home, Green Lotus Villa, many of the Wang family’s items were named ‘Green Lotus,’ such as Green Lotus Spirit Wine, Green Lotus Boat, Green Lotus Pavilion, Green Lotus Demon Extermination Formation, and so on.

Ouyang Mingli and Ouyang Mingyue raised their cups and drank with Wang Youwei.

“Excellent wine, Daoist Wang. With your great-great-grandparents being so renowned, they must have arranged a marriage for you by now, right?” Ouyang Mingli chuckled, seemingly hinting at something.

Wang Youwei paused for a moment, then quickly understood and replied with a smile, “My great-great-grandparents are quite busy and haven’t arranged a marriage for me yet. Has Immortal Ouyang’s marriage been arranged?”

The main wife he desired was Ouyang Mingyue. As a disciple of the Ouyang family’s Sword Hall, Ouyang Mingyue was qualified to be his main wife. As for Xue Ziyun and his other concubines, they were merely playthings. His great-great-grandparents were Nascent Soul cultivators who had even slain Nascent Soul-tier demons.