Wang Shouzhe could no longer bear listening to the conversation between the two. He immediately stepped forward, blocking the ancestor, and cupped his hands to Deacon Zhong. "Senior Zhong, we came here to do business. Please conduct things according to the rules."
With that, Wang Shouzhe took the Turtle Scale Treasure Shield and handed it to Deacon Zhong for appraisal.
"Yes, yes. Business follows rules." Deacon Zhong was clearly distracted. As he examined the Turtle Scale Treasure Shield, he probed Wang Shouzhe, "Young man, what is your relationship to Senior Longyan?"
"Reporting to Senior, my name is Wang Shouzhe. I am the clan leader of a small clan in Ping'an Town, Changning Guard. Ancestor Longyan is my grandaunt." Wang Shouzhe did not conceal it and answered politely. The ancestor could be impolite to him, but as a junior, Wang Shouzhe could not do the same.
Moreover, Deacon Zhong had clearly recognized Ancestor Longyan. Back at the Academy, he had not dared to inquire carelessly due to the rules. Later, when he believed Ancestor Longyan to be dead, there had naturally been no reason for him to ask around everywhere.
Now, however, with the Zhong Clan's status and influence, it would not be difficult for them to find out. Even though Ancestor Longyan had kept an extremely low profile and had little fame or influence outside these days.
Upon hearing that they were both surnamed Wang and that she was his grandaunt, Deacon Zhong suddenly chuckled. His smile was strange and rippling, as though he were indulging in some beautiful dream.
"What are you laughing at?" Cold light flickered in Ancestor Longyan's eyes above her veil.
Deacon Zhong's laughter stopped abruptly. He hurriedly lowered his head and pretended to continue appraising the treasure. "This defensive Spirit Artifact, the Turtle Scale Treasure