Protect Our Clan Leader

However, the sandstorm here was too intense. Even if he cleaned temporarily, he would be covered in sand again within the time it took to brew a pot of tea. Using Mysterious Energy to protect against the sand was not cost-effective, and wearing a cloak was inconvenient... Over time, he gradually lost the will to struggle.

Just let the sand cover him~ He can shake it off when he gets going, anyway.

"Madam, I know you worry about me. It's my fault that I haven't found a solution yet," he softly cooed, stepping towards Consort Gongye Qingrui. "Let's go home. I'll have the kitchen prepare snow pear and bird's nest soup for you."

"Go home? I still have things to do." Gongye Qingrui scolded, giving him a glance of disapproval.

"Huh?"

Gongye Qingrui peered at him with mock amusement. "Didn't think I came specifically to find you, did you?"

Commandery Prince Wu Mingyuan gaped in confusion. "Isn't... isn't that why?"

Gongye Qingrui gave him another reproachful glance. "Why on earth would I go out of my way just to find you? I came with important business."

With that, she pulled out an object from her Storage Ring and handed it to Wu Mingyuan.

"Take a look at this."

"Hmm?"

Wu Mingyuan received the item and discovered it to be a long cylindrical metal tube, with holes punctured at regular intervals.

He scrutinized it, uncertainly hazarding a guess. "Is this... for watering plants?"

"I thought as much. You are always quick to catch on." Gongsun Qingrui sneaked a pleased look towards him, "I got this from Longzuo County. The Huangfu Clan uses it for watering their pastures, and it seems to work quite well. Weren't you just worrying about irrigation? I asked them for a few and brought them for you to see."

For the planting of protective forests, irrigation is a considerable challenge.

The structure of this tube was indeed simple, but because of its simplicity, it could be mass-produced, which might just solve his problem.

Excited, Wu Mingyuan immediately embraced his wife. "I knew it, even though you don't say it, deep down you are still supportive of me."

"Stop being mushy." Gongye Qingrui flushed and quickly pushed him away. "Have them try it out. If it works, I can ask my uncle to go to Longzuo County and buy the formula from the Changning Wang Clan."

"Wait, the Changning Wang Clan?" Wu Mingyuan paused. "Are you sure they own the formula?"

"How could I not be sure?" Gongye Qingrui rolled her eyes. "I asked specifically, it was given casually by the Family Head of Changning Wang Clan while dining with the Sky Pride sister of the Huangfu Clan. They were discussing the irrigation of pastures, and he sketched out this. They later optimized the formula to its current state."

On hearing this, Wu Mingyuan put his thoughts together.

He had heard the name "Changning Wang Clan" many times from Tian Yan.

As for the Family Head of Changning Wang Clan, he had admired him for a long time. Previously, he only heard of his strategic foresight and thorough planning, but he had no idea about his aptitude in this area.

Besides, the Sky Pride from the Wang Clan had a promising future at the Longzuo Academy, and was regarded as having the potential to rival Gong Yang Ce.

It seemed that it's indeed time for him to get in touch with the Family Head of the Wang Clan. He didn't know that while he was fighting the sandstorm, he had been invited to meet the head of the clan many times by Tian Yan but was declined by Wang Shouzhe each time. Clearly, he didn't want to see him...

Wu Mingyuan murmured, "Madam, if they could research this, do you think... they could have other methods to solve my current dilemmas?"

"It's all talk and no action yet, you'd better ask Tian Yan to arrange a meeting with Wang Shouzhe. I've seen his information, he seems like a promising person." Gongye Qingrui was worried about her husband's prospects in the struggle for the Emperor's son title.

Wu Mingyuan nodded enthusiastically, "Alright, whatever you say, dear." He paused, looking around and asked, "By the way, where is our Yiluo? I haven't seen her for quite a few days."

Wu Yiluo was the newborn daughter of Wu Mingyuan and Gongye Qingrui. Due to her exceptional Talent and resemblance to nymph Qingluo in her youth, the Emperor named her "Wu Yiluo", in memory of the old Qingluo.

Between a Purple Abode Realm Sky Pride and a Sky Pride in the advanced stage of Heavenly Human Realm, it was certainly not easy to produce an offspring.

Moreover, the birth rate of the progeny with the royal lineage had always been low due to their overpowering Bloodline.

Therefore, most likely credit should go to Gongye Qingrui due to her persistent efforts.

"Silly man, you must have been so busy that you've lost your head." Gongye Qingrui reprimanded him. "Didn't she get invited by the great-great-granddaughter of Wu Dianshan from Longzuo County as a guest? She learned that Qingluo Sea was developed and wanted to visit the place where Old Ancestor Qingluo perished to pay her respects."

"I see~" Wu Mingyuan sounded a bit disappointed, "I'm tired. Let's wash up and go to bed."

"Tired? How about a bath and bed?"

Gongye Qingrui's anger skyrocketed. Just after she finally managed to trick that annoying little vixen out to play, when she was about to bask in alone time with him, he blurted out 'have a bath and sleep'?

"Wu Mingyuan!"

"My lady, why do your eyes look as if you want to eat someone?"

"I'll eat you."

"Ah~~~"

…

Meanwhile, in Longzuo County City.

As the core city of the whole Longzuo County, it has always been the center of economics, culture, and politics.

The Spirit Bird Flying Carriage System of Keep Achieving Commercial Firm, after many years of development, has entered a relatively mature stage, and has gradually expanded its business to Southern Desert County, Liaoyuan County, Qing An Prefecture, and other places.

The only slight regret is that they can't enter other counties and the national capital.

Even more so, the elites of various counties and the national capital have started to imitate the business model of the Keep Achieving Commercial Firm, and have made it thrive within their spheres of influence.

This is something that can't be helped.

The influence of the Wang family and the Qian Family is, after all, somewhat limited in the whole Da Qian.

However, this has already been sufficient for the Wang family and Qian family. The already occupied market has made the two clans extremely rich, placing them on the track of rapid development.

Now, for the wealthy people in the county city, taking a flying carriage for travel and relaxation has become one of the common ways of life.

In particular, Longzuo's newest Guard City, Green Luo Guard, has launched several island leisure tourism projects all at once, combining gourmet food, entertainment, adventure, and relaxation projects, which has garnered a lot of attention.

People who have experienced it first hand have brought back excellent reviews, making Green Luo Guard's tourism project flourish all the more.

Even if the Keep Achieving Commercial Firm increases many more services, flying carriage tickets to Green Luo Guard are still hard to come by!

But this is problematic for others.

Whereas for Wang Anye, who was born of noble birth, it wasn't an issue. After a short stay in Longzuo County City, he enjoyed an immense amount of care from the Qian family, and naturally returned with a wealth of gifts and red envelopes.

To what extent were his gifts sumptuous?

In one sentence, Wang Anye started to feel that his storage ring, "Endless Abyss," was too small!

"Seventh Young Master, this way please." The Great Steward of the Keep Achieving Commercial Firm's county office personally came out with his guards to clear the way and arrange an independent flying carriage for the Seventh Young Master.

You must be joking, the dignified Seventh Young Master traveling, how could he share a flying carriage with others?

Just as Wang Anye walked ahead, expressionless and undisturbed.

Suddenly.

Noises came from behind: "Hey, hey, that little beggar, you didn't buy a ticket, you're not allowed to rush in." "Stop, you stop for me."

Then, Wang Anye saw a scrawny beggar covered in grime, who, while being chased, bumped into him head-on.

When the two of them tumbled down together, the eyes of the "skinny beggar" were pure as stars, filled with shock and disbelief. It was odd, with her skills, she could've easily dodged the impact, so why didn't she?

Huh!?

And she was being held!? Her starry eyes widened as if struck by lightning.

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