NOVEL NEXT Chapter 189: Chapter 189: "But I’m Your Uncle!"
Chapter 189: "But I'm Your Uncle!"
The Nine-Star Hall worked with impressive efficiency, and news of the matter reached Tang Yuehua's ears within just a few days.
"Does Uncle really have such a treasure?"
Upon hearing the news, Tang Yuehua found herself in a dilemma. The Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng was as valuable as a 100,000-year soul bone, its rarity beyond question. Knowing her second brother, whose pockets were emptier than his face was thin, and even their eldest brother, the prestigious sect master of the Clear Sky Sect, probably couldn't offer anything of equal value in exchange. Based on her understanding of Tang Hao, if she told him about this treasure, Tang Hao would undoubtedly resort to forceful means to obtain it.
However, this internal conflict didn't last long. Tang Yuehua, after all, was a veteran in Douluo Continent's "romantic entanglement championships," with her devotion to her second brother bordering on the obsessive. Just an uncle? How could he compare to her dear Hao-ge?
Besides, if Tang Yuehua truly cared about this uncle, she wouldn't have ignored him for so many years.
The Speed Clan's dire situation was no secret in Heaven Dou City, and even Tai Tan was aware of it. Could Tang Yuehua, with her flourishing Moon Pavilion business and steady stream of wealth, truly have been unaware?
Even a tiny fraction of her earnings could have drastically improved the Speed Clan's situation, yet she had done nothing.
"Come now, Old Goat, don't be so stiff. After all these years of brotherhood, how can you just cut ties like that?"
"Old Gorilla, we've been friends for decades! Surely, we can talk things out. There's no need to draw weapons at each other!"
On the day the four single-attribute clans gathered, Yang Wudi and Tai Tan were like enemies ready to clash on sight. Niu Gao and Bai He had to step in as mediators. One held Yang Wudi back, while the other restrained Tai Tan, forcibly dragging them to the same table.
Even though they sat at the same table, Yang Wudi and Tai Tan refused to speak to each other. When their eyes met, they glared with unrelenting hostility. The atmosphere at the banquet was unbearably awkward.
Sigh!
After the banquet ended, Bai He returned to his temporary residence and couldn't help but let out a long sigh.
Because of the strained relationship between Yang Wudi and Tai Tan, this gathering of the four clans lacked the harmony and liveliness of past years. Only through Bai He and Niu Gao's relentless efforts to mediate and placate them with kind words had they managed to prevent a fight from breaking out.
Exhausted, Bai He returned to his room, thinking of the unyielding tension between Yang Wudi and Tai Tan. He couldn't help but sigh again. The century-old camaraderie between the four clans might just end here.
Tai Tan had been the last to arrive at the gathering. The Breaking Clan had suffered tremendous losses after being ransacked by Ajax, and they were still recovering. To save costs, Tai Tan traveled in a small, poorly equipped carriage drawn by subpar horses cast aside by others.
Before Tai Tan's arrival, Yang Wudi, representing the Nine-Star Hall, had extended an olive branch to both Bai He and Niu Gao.
Bai He couldn't deny being tempted. Putting aside other factors, Yang Wudi's recent gift of soul tools to the Speed Clan had significantly alleviated their lack of offensive capabilities.
As the clan leader, Bai He was fully aware that without Xiao Yu's approval, Yang Wudi couldn't have made such a decision on his own. For this reason alone, the Nine-Star Hall was a great benefactor to the Speed Clan.
In recent years, Bai He had been closely following the development of soul tools. Under the leadership of the Nine-Star Hall, the evolution of soul tools was rapid, with all kinds of powerful devices emerging one after another. Bai He firmly believed that if the Speed Clan joined the Nine-Star Hall and equipped themselves with the latest soul tools, their strength would undoubtedly rise to a new level.
However, Bai He's only hesitation stemmed from the Clear Sky Sect. He was well aware of the temperament of the sect members—they would never remain in seclusion forever and would inevitably reemerge one day.
Years ago, the Clear Sky Sect had abandoned the four single-attribute clans like discarded pawns. Bai He harbored resentment, but blood was thicker than water. The current sect master of the Clear Sky Sect, Tang Xiao, was his nephew, after all.
"Who's there?"
An unexpected visitor snapped Bai He out of his thoughts. He instantly became alert, his sharp eyes locking onto a shadowed corner.
"Uncle, it's been a long time."
Tang Hao slowly emerged from the shadows, his voice low and hoarse.
"It's… Hao'er!"
Bai He hadn't seen Tang Hao in nearly 20 years. Over the years, Tang Hao had aged significantly, bearing little resemblance to the young, vibrant star of the Clear Sky Sect that Bai He remembered. If it hadn't been for Tang Hao addressing him as "Uncle," Bai He might not have recognized him.
Though Tang Hao had been the cause of much of the clan's suffering, he was still Bai He's nephew. Seeing him in such a destitute state, Bai He couldn't bring himself to voice his grievances. "How have you been all these years?"
Bai He's concern for his nephew was genuine, but it was clear that Tang Hao didn't value his uncle's goodwill. Without any pleasantries, he cut straight to the point: "Uncle, I've heard you have a rare treasure, the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng. Is that true?"
"Why are you asking about this?"
Bai He's heart skipped a beat, and his expression became evasive. The Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng was a treasure he had stumbled upon by chance and had always kept hidden as the heirloom of the Speed Clan. Even during the clan's most difficult times after separating from the Clear Sky Sect, he had never considered parting with it.
Tang Hao immediately understood from Bai He's reaction that the rumors Tang Yuehua had passed on were true. Without any hesitation, he demanded, "Uncle, my son Tang San suffered severe internal injuries due to an accident. He urgently needs top-tier medicine for treatment. I hope you can give me the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng."
Tang Hao's self-righteous attitude nearly made Bai He explode in anger. Good heavens, was this how people begged for help these days?
I'm your uncle, damn it! Bai He fumed inwardly. After all these years of hardship brought upon me by your actions, you show up without a word of apology and immediately demand this priceless treasure? Is this something a human being would do?
The pity Bai He had initially felt for Tang Hao's state instantly evaporated, replaced by a surge of anger.
"Impossible!"
Bai He refused outright. "The Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng is something I've kept as a dowry for Xiangxiang. The Speed Clan has been struggling for years, and we've sold everything of value. This is the only thing I've kept for her future!"
In the original story, Bai He eventually gave the treasure to Tang San because the ambitions of the Spirit Hall had become clear, and Tang San's strength and mastery of hidden weapons won him over. At that time, he chose to bet on Tang San.
But now, the circumstances were different, and Bai He had no reason to give the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng away unconditionally.
"Uncle!"
Tang Hao's face darkened, and his right hand subtly moved behind his back, quietly gathering soul power. "Xiao San is my only hope. I'll do whatever it takes for him. Don't force me!"
"What are you trying to do?"
As a pure agility-type Battle Soul Douluo, Bai He immediately saw through Tang Hao's intentions. "I'm your uncle! Would you really dare to commit such a treacherous act?"
(End of Chapter)
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