Published at 5th of April 2026 7:24 am

Chapter 2491: Pulling Off a Big Score (Part 2)

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"I did follow for a bit, but only dared to follow on the outskirts." Cai Youdao said, "But Boss, you know, although my injuries have improved a lot, and I can barely put on a front. It’s just impossible to sneak into the Prince’s Mansion to gather information. If those two True Immortals on the other side discover me, I might lose my life."

After a pause, Cai Youdao eagerly added, "Boss, I injured my foundation this time from pretending to be tough. Maybe you could give me a raise, as compensation?"

"Hehe~"

Wang Shouzhe sneered and was genuinely too lazy to acknowledge him. He bypassed Cai Youdao and, a bit headachy, looked at Wang Baoguang: "Can’t you be more capable and do something decent?"

"Old Ancestor Grandpa, I am doing something decent." Wang Baoguang said innocently, "Doesn’t our Clan School encourage everyone to develop a career based on what they love most?"

Career? Is your career eating melon as a paparazzo and smearing your own Old Ancestor?

Wang Shouzhe really felt like slapping him to end it once and for all.

Nowadays, with the large population of the Wang family, there are inevitably a few brats. But none of them are as bizarrely bratty as Wang Baoguang, who occasionally riles him up to the point of wanting to slap him.

However, Baoguang is ultimately his descendant, an extension of his bloodline.

Wang Shouzhe took a deep breath, controlled his tone to remain calm: "Since you like intelligence work so much, then report to Elder Mei next time and go there to utilize your talents, at least it’s putting things to good use."

"I’m not going!" Wang Baoguang was startled and immediately shook his head like a rattle, his tone unwavering, "I don’t like intelligence work. I only focus on ’restoring’ gossip anecdotes based on the emotional lives of big characters. Remember, when I was little, Old Ancestor Grandpa you said... that to do a career you need to be focused, not half-hearted... dreams are precious, don’t kill children’s dreams... it’s not hard to do one thing well; the hard part is doing it for a lifetime..."

"You can shut up now." Wang Shouzhe interrupted, annoyed, "Since you love emotional gossip so much, I’ll give you a chance. Do well and you can continue your dream; if not, you’ll go back to the family farm and work the fields for life."

Upon hearing this, Wang Baoguang’s eyes instantly shone brightly, patting his chest and saying, "Old Ancestor Grandpa, don’t worry, I’ll complete the mission."

"Hmph, let’s talk when you’ve done it well." Wang Shouzhe casually took a pen and wrote down a few names, handed them to Wang Baoguang, then waved his hand impatiently, "This task has some danger. Ask Old Cai to assist you, be mindful of safety. Go on, go on, don’t hang around in front of me."

"Alright~ Just wait for my good news~"

Wang Baoguang, feeling as though he received an imperial decree, immediately pulled the bewildered Cai Youdao and ran out excitedly.

Once out of Wang Shouzhe’s courtyard, he couldn’t help but look up at the sky with excitement.

From today, he is no longer the man walking behind the light, but gossiping by decree~!

After they both had left, Wang Shouzhe involuntarily rubbed his sore temples in the study.

Finally arranged a suitable job for that smelly kid Baoguang. Whether this rascal can succeed or not, at least this matter will occupy a lot of his energy, preventing him from constantly prying into Wang Shouzhe’s gossip.

...

In the blink of an eye, another seven or eight days have passed.

In the study, Wang Shouzhe was at the desk drawing and contemplating, sometimes frowning, as if pondering and mapping out some grand scheme.

An hour later, he finally finished his work.

Seeing this, Jiang Mu Xian, who had been waiting beside him for a while, immediately brought up the prepared Level Seven Heaven Fat Spirit Rice porridge: "Young Master, don’t overwork yourself, have some snacks and take a rest."

Wang Shouzhe took the spirit rice porridge and sipped it, casually chatting with Jiang Mu Xian: "How’s the recent progress in actual combat cultivation?"

At the mention of this topic, Jiang Mu Xian’s expression instantly became indescribable, almost tearing up: "Barely managed to hold on for two joss sticks against Baoguang."

"Isn’t Baoguang supposed to be very busy recently?" Wang Shouzhe was slightly surprised, "How does he have time to watch over your cultivation?"

"He really is busy, every day leaving early and coming back late, don’t know what he’s busy with." Jiang Mu Xian’s eyes were blank, seemingly doubting life, said, "Yet even when he’s busy, he never forgets my combat training. Every day before dawn, he gets me up for combat training, and only after beating me does he go out... Before leaving, he repeatedly instructs me to train well, and when he returns in the evening, he checks my homework... Then again, it’s another round of beating..."

Jiang Mu Xian didn’t know how he survived these days.

Wang Shouzhe’s lips twitched.

Unexpectedly, that boy Baoguang is quite responsible, striving to fulfill his dream while not forgetting his mission to diligently train Jiang Mu Xian.

And just then.

Jiang Jian Mu was outside requesting to meet.

"Come in." Wang Shouzhe casually said.

Jiang Jian Mu showed some anxiety on his face, and as soon as he entered, he eagerly reported: "Young Master Shouzhe, something has happened these days that needs reporting to you. Suddenly, the two major grain merchants inside the Sacred City announced a price drop of twenty percent, causing our sales across various channels to plummet, and quite a few customers are asking for refunds."

A price war?

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