Chapter 110: The Fragrant and Aromatic Silk Beauty, the Breaking Clan Surrenders!
"No. Cough cough."
Yang Wudi was about to say "impossible" when he saw Hu Bai suddenly pull out a flower he had long dreamed of.
Aromatic Silk Beauty Immortal Herb!
"Holy cow! Where did you get this Immortal Herb?! I've been searching for over a decade and haven't found it!" Yang Wudi's eyes lit up as he stared at the Aromatic Silk Beauty Immortal Herb in Hu Bai's hand.
Hu Bai smiled, sending the Immortal Herb directly to Yang Wudi with his mental power: "Since Senior Yang Wudi likes it, it's yours. As you can see, this is Spirit Hall's sincerity."
"To be honest, Spirit Hall has recently been researching medicinal pills that can help Soul Masters improve their cultivation speed. Your Breaking Clan, besides its formidable attack power, is also famous for alchemy. With the Breaking Clan joining us, I believe our medicinal production will greatly increase."
Hu Bai didn't like to beat around the bush and directly stated his purpose to Yang Wudi.
He was very clear about what the Aromatic Silk Beauty Immortal Herb meant to Yang Wudi.
Of course, his willingness to do this stemmed from absolute confidence in their side's strength.
If Yang Wudi truly refused, not only would the Breaking Clan be destroyed, but the Aromatic Silk Beauty Immortal Herb would also be taken back.
Moreover, he felt that such a situation was unlikely to occur.
Yang Wudi stared blankly at the Immortal Herb in front of him, carefully observing it, gently stroking its petals, and sniffing its scent. It was real!
He looked at Hu Bai, this confident young man, and tentatively asked, "Aren't you afraid I'll just swallow this Immortal Herb? You're giving it to me so easily?"
Hu Bai smiled: "Senior Yang Wudi, you are the Sect Master of a sect. I believe you can make the most appropriate decision. This is my trust in you, and it is also the sincerity of Spirit Hall. Now, what is your answer?"
Yang Wudi looked at the Aromatic Silk Beauty Immortal Herb in his hand, a very conflicted expression on his face.
Spirit Hall had shown such sincerity, even bringing him the long-desired Immortal Herb. If he still refused, it would be his fault.
"Alright, I agree. The Breaking Clan will join Spirit Hall and become an affiliated sect. However, I have one request: our four single-attribute sects are one entity. Can you find a way to also let them..."
"No." Before Yang Wudi could finish, Hu Bai interrupted.
This left Yang Wudi and the others puzzled.
When they left, didn't the Supreme Pontiff say to recruit all four single-attribute sects if possible? What is Hu Bai doing now?
"Why?" Yang Wudi asked patiently.
Hu Bai smiled: "I'm afraid they'll betray us. Your Breaking Clan harbors the deepest resentment towards the Clear Sky Sect, so I'm not worried. But what about the other three sects? The Strength Clan's stronghold is still within the Heaven Dou Empire, which indicates their resentment towards the Clear Sky Sect is minimal. The members of the Speed Clan don't accept subsidies from Spirit Hall, and their sect seems to have familial ties with the Clear Sky Sect. The Defense Clan is somewhat neutral."
"Senior Yang Wudi, is my analysis correct?"
Yang Wudi: ...
Yang Wudi never expected that Hu Bai, so young, would understand their four great sects so well!
He still wanted to try: "No, I can guarantee their hatred for the Clear Sky Sect is no less than mine—especially Bai He!
You also mentioned he has familial ties with the Clear Sky Sect, but even with that connection, the Clear Sky Sect still abandoned his Speed Clan. Bai He must be disheartened and definitely wouldn't betray us in the future. My relationship with him is the best, and I can vouch for it with my character!
As for Niu Gao, since my Breaking Clan and the Speed Clan have joined, he certainly won't betray us either. As for the Strength Clan, well..."
Regarding Tai Tan, he truly couldn't be certain. Back then, their four great sects had discussed leaving the Heaven Dou Empire to settle in the Star Luo Empire.
But Tai Tan had argued that if all four sects moved together, the target would be too concentrated. He wanted to stay in the Heaven Dou Empire to divert Spirit Hall's attention.
At that time, with limited options, they thought dispersing would reduce the risk of total annihilation.
However, so much time has passed, and Spirit Hall has yet to act. What does that mean?
Yang Wudi was a shrewd man. He could tell that Hu Bai's real concern was the Strength Clan.
On the surface, the four single-attribute sects seemed to be on good terms, but why were only three within the Star Luo Empire, with only the Strength Clan remaining in the Heaven Dou Empire?
This made people think suspiciously.
The four single-attribute sects were originally complementary. Even if they were separated, it shouldn't have been this way—supporting each other would be more straightforward.
Just like Bai He, when his sect was short on funds, he would seek help from Yang Wudi.
But seeing how Yang Wudi protected Bai He so much, Hu Bai inwardly scoffed: 'Yang Wudi, oh Yang Wudi, you protect Bai He and even helped his Speed Clan for so many years in the original story, yet he couldn't even bring out his ancestral Immortal Herb. You're truly casting pearls before swine.'
To be honest, he didn't care whether the Speed Clan submitted or not, but he was determined to get that Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng.
"How about this? I'll step back a little. Senior Yang Wudi, you come with me to persuade the Speed Clan and the Defense Clan. As for the more distant Strength Clan, we'll discuss them later. How does that sound?"
"It's actually quite simple to test the true reason why the Strength Clan remains in the Heaven Dou Empire. I guess you hold an annual gathering, right? At that time, your three great sects can subtly suggest to the Strength Clan whether they should move closer or even form a united four-sect alliance within the Star Luo Empire."
"If Tai Tan shows any signs of evasion, I need say no more."
"Additionally, I understand you hate the Clear Sky Sect, but you should also hate Tang Hao, right? After all, you once revered him as the Young Lord. Yet, because of him, your sect has fallen apart."
"In the future, if the long-lost Tang Hao appears again, will Tai Tan continue to pledge loyalty?"
Yang Wudi fell into deep thought after hearing Hu Bai's words.
He wondered whether these words were taught by Bibi Dong or if they were his own ideas.
But he leaned more toward the belief that they were Spirit Hall's intentions—otherwise, how could such a young child think of so many details?
Yet, looking at Hu Bai's confident and strategic demeanor, he sensed something was off...
"Alright! I'll listen to you. The matter of my Breaking Clan joining Spirit Hall will be kept secret for now. As for the medicinal pill refining, I will select some core disciples from within the sect to accompany me and my younger brother."
Yang Wudi carefully placed the Aromatic Silk Beauty Immortal Herb into his Soul Guidance Device, then said to the clansman beside him, who bore some resemblance to him:
"Brother, I will go with them to visit the Speed Clan and the Defense Clan. During this time, you can select some alchemy geniuses within the sect."
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