384: Four Ladies

At this moment, Wang Family Head only wanted to eat his flesh and drink his blood, to see if he could transfer the effect of that Medicinal Pill onto him.

But he also knew this was just wishful thinking, so he waved his hand, dispirited, unwilling to discuss this topic further.

“There is one more matter for which I summoned you.”

“Father-in-law, please speak.”

Wang Family Head quickly adjusted his mood, his expression returning to normal as he said, “You must have heard that Mist Time is approaching, and Qianqiu City will be sealed for three months. However, there are many small families outside the city who are dependent on us. If anything urgent arises then, I will need you to work hard and travel back and forth.”

Xu Sanyan nodded solemnly, “It is my duty, and I will not shirk it.”

“Sigh…”

Wang Family Head sighed with a worried expression, “You know the situation at home. Not long ago, we suffered heavy casualties in the war with Gan Country. Now, our manpower is a bit insufficient. You are capable, so please take care of the area near Wave Breaking Mountain as well.”

Wave Breaking Mountain is located north of Qianqiu City. This area has the most families and is the most prosperous. It originally belonged to the care of the Second Elder, but after the Second Elder’s death, it came under the command of Second Madam.

Just by relying on the tribute from these small families, Second Madam's faction could be well-fed and prosperous.

However, when there were benefits, they never shared them with others, but now that there was trouble, they immediately cast it aside. They certainly played their cards well.

Although he knew it was a hot potato, Xu Sanyan still agreed without the slightest hesitation.

“You can rest assured.”

He knew he had no room to refuse. If he performed well this time, his previous deception would be forgiven.

Xu Sanyan still needed to establish himself in the Wang Family for some time, which was why he was so straightforward.

Seeing him agree so decisively, Wang Family Head nodded with satisfaction, feeling a little more at ease in his heart.

“Mm, once this matter is concluded, Wave Breaking Mountain will also come under your jurisdiction.” This was meant to be a sweet treat for him.

Wang Family Head indeed admired Xu Sanyan, but he was not a Wang by surname, so he still needed to be tested.

“Thank you, Family Head.” Xu Sanyan cupped his fists in thanks, and his address also changed.

When discussing work, one should address by title; he was very clear on this point.

“If there is nothing else, you may go and prepare.”

“Yes.”

Xu Sanyan turned and left, stopping at the door and turning his head to ask, “How are Grand Elder’s injuries?”

Wang Family Head smiled slightly, “He is out of danger.”

“That’s good then.”

With that, Xu Sanyan strode away, leaving Wang Family Head alone, sitting quietly in the study, holding a bamboo slip and contemplating deeply.

…

As dusk approached, Wang Yu arrived.

The two sat opposite each other in the pavilion, Xu Sanyan quietly listening to his report.

“Among the four Madams, the one with the highest cultivation should be Third Madam. Seven years ago, someone saw Third Madam take action, and at that time, she already had Soul Refinement Realm cultivation. Now that seven years have passed, I don’t know if she has made any progress.”

Xu Sanyan raised his eyebrows. Third Madam actually had Soul Refining cultivation?

She was so deeply hidden!

He had previously used Qi Observation Art to check the cultivation of the four Madams. Except for Fourth Madam, who was in the Mi Dao Realm, he couldn't see through the other three.

There were only two possibilities for this situation:

First, they all cultivated high-level Breath Concealment Technique. If one’s cultivation did not exceed theirs by too much, it would be difficult to see through them.

Second, their cultivation was comparable to Xu Sanyan's, or even higher than his.

Now that it was confirmed that Third Madam’s cultivation was indeed comparable to his, plus she cultivated Breath Concealment Technique, it was no wonder he couldn't see through her.

As for Great Madam and Second Madam…

“Focus on investigating Great Madam and Second Madam.”