"No, Senior Brother Wan, that... I don't recall there being a race called the Weiyang Clan in our Immortal Realm. I have heard, however, that many memes in the Sea of Bitterness claim to be of the Weiyang Clan.
Heh heh, I must have been mistaken. How could memes from the Sea of Bitterness possibly come to our Immortal Realm..."
"You didn't consider that he *is* a meme."
Wan Lei said expressionlessly, his tone bland.
"Holy crap..."
The young man's face turned ashen, and he almost called the police.
Anyone with a modicum of common sense knew what the Weiyang Clan and memes were, and how dangerously infectious they were. They were definitely things to be avoided, to stay as far away from as possible.
"Don't worry, he's not infectious, and he also has sentience. He's just a bit slow. The Immortal Venerable personally sealed his infectiousness, so he won't pose a threat to anyone else."
"But this doesn't comply with regulations! There's no precedent for a Weiyang Clan member without registered residency."
The young man stammered fearfully.
Wan Lei grew impatient, placing one foot on a stool.
"The Immortal Venerable hasn't said anything, so what are you afraid of? The Immortal Venerable said he's safe, do you have an objection? Do you know who I am?
I'm a dissolute bully, Saint Lei is my ancestor, the Immortal Venerable's children are my good younger siblings, and I'm the strongest殿子 (diànzi - hall disciple/prodigy) of the Five Elements Hall. Do you know the consequences of not doing business for me?!"
Wan Lei's tone was arrogant and fierce, exactly like a scion of privilege. Fang Xiaoyu behind him smiled, her large eyes curving into crescents.
The young man inwardly lamented. In the past, the great prodigies of the Five Elements Hall he had met were all graceful and elegant, behaving with courtesy, as if afraid of damaging their reputation. How could he have encountered the most powerful prodigy today, only for them to act like a hooligan.
"Alright, alright, I'll do it. That... household registration for."
"Sea of Bitterness."
"...When did you arrive in the Immortal Realm?"
"Three days ago."
"Senior Brother Wan, it's done."
Wan Lei took the identification card and patted the young man's shoulder.
"Good. Your attitude is commendable. If anyone bullies you in the future, just report my name."
With that, Wan Lei, the big boss of the dark forces, left the administrative hall with his lawfully wedded wife and his henchmen.
After exiting the administrative hall, they went to the internal area to register Kaka as a servant.
Kaka stated that being a servant was fine; he didn't mind, as long as he was given food.
Of course, Kaka wouldn't say these words. When Wan Lei asked him if he agreed, he only uttered one word.
"Hungry..."
After returning home and resting for a night, Wan Lei took his group to the South Gate examination office again. He was already a familiar face there, coming to the examination office more often than anyone else.
Here, he waited for Wan Liuchuan and the other two. After testing their aptitudes, they began their assessments.
This time, there was no sea of onlookers. After all, the people being assessed had no prominent identities.
The aptitudes of the four were similar. The first stage took nearly half an hour, the second took four to five hours. In the third stage, Wan Lei regretfully found no sign of Yao An.
However, he understood. Yao An was now highly valued and wouldn't bother to show up for a battle unless it was for an Origin-level aptitude.
Yao An: Do you hear the words coming out of your mouth?
After the assessment, Wan Lei brought them into the Five Elements Hall and processed their disciple identities.
Following that, Wan Lei made individual phone calls to summon everyone.
While waiting, Wan Lei suddenly saw Wan Qingyi and Ruo Shuiqiu flying from Feng Dian towards Lei Dian.
"Ancestor, Ancestor."
Wan Lei quickly greeted them.
Wan Qingyi stopped, while Ruo Shuiqiu didn't even glance at them, flying directly towards Lei Dian.
"What is it?"
"Greetings, Ancestor."
Wan Liuchuan and Liu Yuxin quickly bowed.
They had been in the Immortal Realm for over a year, but this was their first time seeing Wan Qingyi. Previously, Wan Qingyi had been on the Sea of Bitterness battlefield, making him rarely seen.
Wan Qingyi was the first-generation Thunder Emperor of the Thunder Wind Realm, the sovereign of the Thunder Wind Realm. Everyone had grown up listening to stories of Wan Qingyi, revering him like a deity.
Especially Wan Liuchuan, as a direct descendant of the Thunder Emperor's lineage, he naturally admired him immensely and had always taken his ancestor as a role model, aspiring to become as towering and upright a figure as his ancestor.
Liu Yuxin also deeply respected Wan Qingyi. Her Liu family ancestor was Wan Qingyi's eldest disciple, so strictly speaking, Wan Qingyi was also Liu Yuxin's ancestor.
Before Wan Lei's rise, everyone in the Thunder Wind Realm took pride in being able to make a pilgrimage to the Thunder Emperor Hall. In essence, Wan Qingyi was the legend of the Thunder Wind Realm. Even when Wan Lei ascended to emperorship, he had to first pay respects to the Thunder Emperor and obtain permission before ascending the throne. Later, he placed his own statue beside that of his ancestor, the Thunder Emperor, daring not to overstep even slightly.
Seeing this legendary figure at this moment, how could the two not be excited?
"Ancestor, this is Wan Liuchuan, my cousin, and also your direct descendant.
This is his wife, Liu Yuxin, from the Liu family, also considered your descendant.
And this is Tian Suanzi."
"Oh, my descendants, are they."
Wan Qingyi looked at Wan Liuchuan a few times.
"Hmm, also with Thunder attribute, not bad. Work hard, don't disgrace our Wan family."
"This junior will heed your teachings."
Wan Liuchuan's expression was extremely excited, his face flushed red, earning a contemptuous look from Wan Lei.
Wan Liuchuan naturally noticed his gaze.
Wan Liuchuan coldly snorted in his heart, 'What are you looking down on? The first time you met the ancestor, you immediately knelt down, don't think I don't know.'
Next, Wan Qingyi looked at Tian Suanzi, scrutinized him carefully, and asked,
"Reincarnation of Hu Youzi?"
Tian Suanzi nodded his head faintly. Then, in a tone of equal standing, he spoke with neither subservience nor arrogance,
"Wan Qingyi, long time no see."
Wan Qingyi nodded, then flashed behind Tian Suanzi and swung his palm towards the back of his head.
*Smack!*
"Ow..."
"What are you pretending for, kid? You're also part of the Thunder Wind Realm now, and I'm your ancestor too. I used to beat you up a lot for being a big swindler, and you think I wouldn't dare now?
Say 'Ancestor' and let me hear it."
"Wan Qingyi, you bully too much!"
*Smack!*
*Smack!*
"No, no, no, don't hit anymore. Thunder Emperor Ancestor above, your junior bows to you."
"That's more like it."
Wan Qingyi smiled triumphantly, then turned his head, suddenly noticing Ruo Shuiqiu had already flown far away, and quickly chased after her.
"Autumn Autumn, my little darling, why are you going so fast? Wait for your brother."
Watching Wan Qingyi's hurried pursuit, Wan Liuchuan and the other two were dumbfounded.
At that moment, it was as if a great, majestic monument had collapsed thunderously in their hearts.
"What... what is going on?"
Wan Liuchuan stared, speechless.
"What's going on? The ancestor's addiction is acting up again. He can't feel comfortable without licking for a day."
Suddenly, Wan Lei leaped up, looking towards the back of Thunder Peak, and exclaimed in surprise,
"Holy crap, Ruo Shuiqiu entered the ancestor's cave dwelling. Oh my, is the progress this fast? Have you got her already?"