At the small deepwater port, a young man in his twenties had long been waiting with a group of people. Though his looks were unremarkable, his bearing carried a trace of steadiness and competence.
The moment Wang Shouzhe came ashore, he immediately led the others forward and cupped his hands. "Wang Gui greets the Clan Leader."
There was a hint of excitement in his voice.
That was right.
This young man was Wang Gui, the attendant servant who had grown up alongside Wang Shouzhe.
After Wang Shouzhe married, it was no longer appropriate for Wang Gui to remain in the courtyard. Wang Shouzhe therefore sent him elsewhere to establish a secret production base and organize its construction and operations.
Having grown up with Wang Shouzhe, and being from a collateral branch of the Wang Clan, Wang Gui's loyalty went without saying. Even while handling affairs outside, no one dared look down on him.
By now, he was the chief steward here, effectively overseeing the overall situation on Wang Shouzhe's behalf.
"No need for formalities."
Wang Shouzhe was also quite pleased to see Wang Gui.
He gave Wang Gui a glance and found that compared to their previous meeting, Wang Gui's aura had clearly become steadier and more condensed. Evidently, he had made a fresh breakthrough in the Wang Clan Profound Origin Technique.
A faint smile appeared on his face as he praised him. "It seems you have been cultivating diligently lately. You actually broke through to the Seventh Layer of the Qi Refining Realm. Still, you must continue working hard and strive to reach the Spirit Platform Realm soon, so you can save up more resources for your children's future."
"Yes, Clan Leader."
At the mention of his children, Wang Gui also revealed a gratified smile.
In his earlier years,