NOVEL NEXT Chapter 188: Chapter 188: Plan to Recruit Affiliated Clans
Chapter 188: Plan to Recruit Affiliated Clans
Ning Fengzhi, often exploited as an "ATM machine" by Tang Hao and Tang San, found himself targeted by them once again. However, this time Tang Hao contributed a rare ten-thousand-year spiritual soul bone. After Ning Rongrong absorbed it, she gained the same "Illusory Space" ability as in the original story. This ability increased her teammates' spiritual power by 20%, established a spiritual network for seamless communication between them, and created illusions to weaken opponents' mental strength.
Satisfied with this outcome, Ning Fengzhi went out of his way to provide Tang San with three premium herbs. Though they didn't fully heal Tang San's injuries, they helped suppress his internal wounds temporarily.
Tang Hao then took Tang San back to the waterfall, resuming his supervision of Tang San's training in the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique.
Oh, and before leaving, Tang Hao made a detour to Shrek Academy to teach Yu Xiaogang a harsh lesson.
Despite Yu Xiaogang's insistence that the Seven-in-One Fusion Technique had no negative side effects, Tang Hao publicly thrashed him in front of Liu Erlong, Flender, and other academy teachers, leaving him wailing miserably. If not for considerations of Yu Xiaogang's father, Yu Yuanzhen, and his complex relationship with Bibi Dong, which might still prove useful in the future, Tang Hao had no intention of letting Yu Xiaogang see the next sunrise.
As for Tang San, his current knowledge as the future Tang God King was still limited. Unable to see through Yu Xiaogang's pretentiousness, he continued to respect him as a foster father. During Tang Hao's beating of Yu Xiaogang, Tang San begged incessantly and firmly sided with him, convinced that the Spirit Hall had tampered with the competition. Yu Xiaogang was moved to tears and secretly vowed to learn the secrets of cultivating twin spirits from Bibi Dong.
Meanwhile, in the Nine Stars Hall, leveraging the momentum of their victory in the All-Continent Advanced Spirit Master Tournament, Xiao Yu rapidly expanded the sect's influence. Many independent spirit masters, recognizing the Hall's potential, chose to join.
"Young Master, Elder Yang requests an audience!"
With the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes providing abundant spiritual energy, Xiao Yu focused on cultivation here. The environment was also ideal for his seventh spirit ring, and Xiao Wu was detained nearby. Xiao Yu decided to remain and dedicate himself to advancing to level seventy. Affairs at the headquarters were entrusted to capable individuals like Mu, Shui Jing, and Xuanwu, who had recently returned.
"Let him in," Xiao Yu said.
Yang Wudi, not one to waste time, quickly arrived at Xiao Yu's quarters. As expected, he came with an important matter.
It turned out that the gathering of the Four Single-Attribute Clans was approaching. Normally, this was of little concern. The Nine Stars Hall, being a sect rather than a prison, didn't interfere with its members' friendships. Yang Wudi had attended previous gatherings without issue and even encouraged his close ally, Bai He of the Speed Clan, to join the Nine Stars Hall. Invitations had also been extended to the Defense Clan and Strength Clan.
But this time, the situation was different. Due to Tai Tan's earlier actions, the Strength Clan now bore enmity toward the Nine Stars Hall. Yang Wudi was concerned that privately meeting with the leader of an opposing force could be seen as betrayal, which is taboo in any sect.
"Go. Why wouldn't you?" Xiao Yu responded, his eyes gleaming.
What a perfect opportunity!
The sect was in the midst of expanding its power. Xiao Yu had already set his sights on the Defense Clan and Speed Clan but held little hope for the Tai Tan-led Strength Clan. As he pondered strategies to recruit these two clans, Yang Wudi conveniently presented himself.
"Elder Yang, rest assured. I trust your character completely. Tai Tan's inability to recognize the times has made him an enemy of the Nine Stars Hall. However, Clan Leaders Bai He and Niu Gao have long earned my admiration. Please convey my regards to them during this gathering. If possible, invite them to visit the Nine Stars Hall for a few days."
"Young Master, don't worry. I understand," Yang Wudi replied.
Yang Wudi, having served as a clan leader in the past, naturally understood Xiao Yu's intentions. However, joining the Nine Stars Hall wouldn't be a bad thing for both the Defense Clan and Speed Clan. Determined to make this happen, he resolved to put in his utmost effort.
Watching Yang Wudi leave, Xiao Yu sank into deep thought.
Recruiting the Defense Clan and Speed Clan was no easy task. Relying on Yang Wudi alone would likely not suffice. Despite his efforts to bring it up during previous gatherings, they had never agreed to join and had only maintained good relations with the Nine Stars Hall.
Niu Gao of the Defense Clan was closest to Tai Tan of the Strength Clan. The strained relationship between Tai Tan and the Nine Stars Hall was already well-known. Niu Gao allowing his grandson Niu Quan to enroll in the Nine Stars Academy was already a significant concession. If the entire Defense Clan joined the Nine Stars Hall, it would inevitably lead to a fallout between Niu Gao and Tai Tan, who were old friends. Niu Gao surely had his own reservations.
As for Bai He of the Speed Clan, he was closest to Yang Wudi. However, Bai He's elder sister had married the previous sect master of the Clear Sky Clan, the father of Tang Hao, Tang Xiao, and Tang Yuehua. Among the Four Single-Attribute Clans, the Speed Clan had the closest ties to the Clear Sky Clan. Even if Bai He agreed to join the Nine Stars Hall out of friendship with Yang Wudi, his blood ties to the Tang siblings would remain a ticking time bomb.
To recruit these two clans, Xiao Yu needed to devise a different approach. He had to push Niu Gao and Bai He further, especially by severing their lingering connections to the Clear Sky Clan.
That's it—the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng!
A sudden inspiration flashed through Xiao Yu's mind, reminding him of the rare celestial herb in Bai He's possession.
Tang Hao and Tang San had been under surveillance by Miao's Demonic Butterfly for some time. Tang Hao had exchanged a Mirage Wisdom Skull Bone with the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect for a few holy medicinal herbs to treat Tang San's internal injuries. Before leaving Heaven Dou City, he had beaten Yu Xiaogang severely and visited Yue Xuan to meet his sister, Tang Yuehua, requesting her help in searching for rare medicinal herbs. Xiao Yu was well aware of all these developments.
The only reason he hadn't acted against Tang Hao and Tang San was due to the fear of that shameless Asura God. After all, in the original story, even when Bibi Dong shattered Tang San's heart, he still survived.
"Someone, come here!"
Xiao Yu immediately summoned his subordinates and ordered, "Head to Heaven Dou City at once and spread the news that the Speed Clan's patriarch, Bai He, possesses a top-tier celestial herb—the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng. Make it known that it's a priceless treasure, comparable to a hundred-thousand-year spirit bone. Ensure the entire noble circle of Heaven Dou City hears about it."
Yue Xuan, managed by Tang Yuehua, specialized in teaching court etiquette. If this news spread among the nobility, Tang Yuehua would inevitably hear of it.
Xiao Yu was very curious—what lengths would Tang Hao go to in order to obtain this celestial herb from his uncle?
(End of Chapter)
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