At present, the Wang Clan had finally entered a period of peaceful development and could slowly digest the fruits of victory. Getting dragged into conflicts between other aristocratic clans at such a time was not a wise move.
Thus, Wang Shouzhe smiled at the two men with even greater courtesy. "The Tuoba Clan and the Tantai Clan are both powerful families of the Southern Six Guards. It is truly our honor, the Changning Wang Clan's honor, to grow closer to and learn from you two elder brothers."
He had naturally made his stance clear.
Upon hearing this, Tuoba Gaozhan and Tantai Yongyi were both disappointed.
Still, they understood that, given the current relationship between their sides, it was unrealistic to expect the Changning Wang Clan to choose a side.
Yet neither wished to needlessly offend the Wang Clan and push it into the other's camp. At once, the two clan heads showed Wang Shouzhe no less warmth; instead, they became even more affectionate.
Wang Shouzhe naturally maneuvered smoothly between both sides. With the mindset of offending neither, after several rounds of sparring, he proved as impenetrable as an old hand, impervious to oil and salt alike.
The two clan heads both felt as helpless as dogs trying to bite a hedgehog, with nowhere to sink their teeth.
Their estimation of Wang Shouzhe rose once again.
This young man was not yet forty, yet he handled affairs with such seasoned sophistication. He truly could not be underestimated. The Changning Wang Clan's present position was no stroke of luck.
Before long, the Hundred Treasures Pavilion gradually grew lively. The major private rooms were steadily occupied by Celestial Aristocratic Clans that had rushed over from both near and far.
What made Wang Shouzhe frown slightly was that, aside from several formidable Celestial Aristocratic