As the saying goes, to forge iron, one must be strong oneself.
The Needle Tailed Swift of the Speed Clan granted them unmatched speed among Beast Spirits of the same rank, but it did not provide a corresponding physical strength.
The physical structure of the Needle Tailed Swift was entirely designed for speed, but humans are not Needle Tailed Swifts after all; the human body is not born purely for speed.
Theoretically, the Speed Clan could be even faster, but their bodies limited that speed.
An ancestor of the Speed Clan once personally conducted experiments. When pushing the speed of the Needle Tailed Swift to its limit, various issues would cause discomfort, leading to inevitable self-inflicted damage.
Consuming Whale Dragon through a special method can enhance physical strength, which means their bodies can withstand even greater speeds.
After strengthening the Physical Body, they could absorb spirit rings of higher years, which meant the amplification brought by the spirit rings would significantly increase.
The boost from a previous spirit ring would likewise allow for a higher age limit on the next spirit ring absorption; it was a snowballing process.
The more the Speed Clan Elders thought about it, the clearer it became, and their breathing grew heavy. They were happy for the Family's bright future, yet lamented their own ill-timed births.
'If only I had been born a few years later to encounter such a thing,' this thought simultaneously crossed the minds of several Elders in the council chamber.
"You few are the most talented of the younger generation in our Speed Clan. The Family's funds are limited, so we cannot allow everyone to enjoy the benefits brought by the Whale Dragon."
At this point, Bai He let out a long sigh, looking at the several juniors specifically called into the room.
"I will concentrate the Family's funds to focus on cultivating you few. You must keep this to yourselves; not a single word is to be mentioned outside, understood?"
The Whale Dragon was to be given to these young people, and they would find out sooner or later anyway, so Bai He had called them in while summoning the others for the meeting.
Understanding the importance of the matter, the Speed Clan youths immediately swore by their Spirits that they would never speak of it.
"You all go back first. I still have some matters to discuss with the Elders. Chenxiang, go to my quarters and wait; I have some things to tell you in a moment."
Bai He's first words were for the clan's juniors, while the latter were for his granddaughter, Bai Chenxiang.
Once the juniors had left, Bai He began discussing a heavy topic with the Elders: the issue of purchasing Whale Dragon.
"Perhaps we can cooperate with the other three single-attribute families. I imagine they wouldn't refuse a partnership with us."
An Elder sitting in the council chamber proposed a feasible plan.
"Do not mention this again. I have promised Yu Yan that I will never reveal the miraculous uses of the Whale Dragon. We must use it only for ourselves; this is part of the deal."
Bai He looked at the Elder who made the suggestion and emphasized:
"Given the talent Yu Yan has displayed, he will definitely be stronger than my Speed Clan in the future. He told me this during the trade, and now I am telling you."
"Furthermore, I swear on the thousand-year reputation of the Speed Clan. If you do not wish to bring shame upon our thousand-year reputation, then do not think of these things again."
Bai He did not state it explicitly, but the Elders present already understood the full weight of his words.
Matters involving gold coins were no small thing for the current Speed Clan. Bai He and the Elders discussed for over an hour before finally agreeing on a feasible plan.
After the meeting ended, Bai He sat alone in the council chamber to rest for a while before getting up and heading to his quarters. He still had things to say to his granddaughter, Bai Chenxiang.
"Grandfather, you're back."
Seeing her grandfather return, Bai Chenxiang immediately went over to support him, as he looked somewhat tired. After Bai He sat down, she stood there quietly, waiting for him to speak.
As the saying goes, to forge iron, one must be strong oneself.
The Needle Tailed Swift of the Speed Clan granted them unmatched speed among Beast Spirits of the same rank, but it did not provide a corresponding physical strength.
The physical structure of the Needle Tailed Swift was entirely designed for speed, but humans are not Needle Tailed Swifts after all; the human body is not born purely for speed.
Theoretically, the Speed Clan could be even faster, but their bodies limited that speed.
An ancestor of the Speed Clan once personally conducted experiments. When pushing the speed of the Needle Tailed Swift to its limit, various issues would cause discomfort, leading to inevitable self-inflicted damage.
Consuming Whale Dragon through a special method can enhance physical strength, which means their bodies can withstand even greater speeds.
After strengthening the Physical Body, they could absorb spirit rings of higher years, which meant the amplification brought by the spirit rings would significantly increase.
The boost from a previous spirit ring would likewise allow for a higher age limit on the next spirit ring absorption; it was a snowballing process.
The more the Speed Clan Elders thought about it, the clearer it became, and their breathing grew heavy. They were happy for the Family's bright future, yet lamented their own ill-timed births.
'If only I had been born a few years later to encounter such a thing,' this thought simultaneously crossed the minds of several Elders in the council chamber.
"You few are the most talented of the younger generation in our Speed Clan. The Family's funds are limited, so we cannot allow everyone to enjoy the benefits brought by the Whale Dragon."
At this point, Bai He let out a long sigh, looking at the several juniors specifically called into the room.
"I will concentrate the Family's funds to focus on cultivating you few. You must keep this to yourselves; not a single word is to be mentioned outside, understood?"
The Whale Dragon was to be given to these young people, and they would find out sooner or later anyway, so Bai He had called them in while summoning the others for the meeting.
Understanding the importance of the matter, the Speed Clan youths immediately swore by their Spirits that they would never speak of it.
"You all go back first. I still have some matters to discuss with the Elders. Chenxiang, go to my quarters and wait; I have some things to tell you in a moment."
Bai He's first words were for the clan's juniors, while the latter were for his granddaughter, Bai Chenxiang.
Once the juniors had left, Bai He began discussing a heavy topic with the Elders: the issue of purchasing Whale Dragon.
"Perhaps we can cooperate with the other three single-attribute families. I imagine they wouldn't refuse a partnership with us."
An Elder sitting in the council chamber proposed a feasible plan.
"Do not mention this again. I have promised Yu Yan that I will never reveal the miraculous uses of the Whale Dragon. We must use it only for ourselves; this is part of the deal."
Bai He looked at the Elder who made the suggestion and emphasized:
"Given the talent Yu Yan has displayed, he will definitely be stronger than my Speed Clan in the future. He told me this during the trade, and now I am telling you."
"Furthermore, I swear on the thousand-year reputation of the Speed Clan. If you do not wish to bring shame upon our thousand-year reputation, then do not think of these things again."
Bai He did not state it explicitly, but the Elders present already understood the full weight of his words.
Matters involving gold coins were no small thing for the current Speed Clan. Bai He and the Elders discussed for over an hour before finally agreeing on a feasible plan.
After the meeting ended, Bai He sat alone in the council chamber to rest for a while before getting up and heading to his quarters. He still had things to say to his granddaughter, Bai Chenxiang.
"Grandfather, you're back."
Seeing her grandfather return, Bai Chenxiang immediately went over to support him, as he looked somewhat tired. After Bai He sat down, she stood there quietly, waiting for him to speak.
Deep down, Bai Chenxiang felt a bit of awe and respect for this stern, unsmiling Clan Chief grandfather.
"Yes, I'm back." After answering his granddaughter, Bai He sat in a chair in the courtyard. "Don't be too nervous. You'll be heading to Exotic Beast Academy soon. I want to have a chat with you; it's not some official instruction, just a simple talk between grandfather and granddaughter."
"Please speak, Grandfather. I'm listening."
Bai Chenxiang did not relax because of Bai He's words; she still maintained the attitude of a child facing a strict patriarch.
Knowing his granddaughter had always been this way, Bai He leaned back in the rocking chair with his eyes closed and began his long-winded advice:
"Exotic Beast Academy is in the Ice Soul Grassland of Hagendas Kingdom, which is quite far from Dragon City. Remember to take good care of yourself there, set aside your pride, and make more friends."
"You've seen Yu Yan's talent. As the Clan Chief, I hope you can befriend him once you're there, as it would benefit our Speed Clan. But as your grandfather, I hope you can have more freedom. Whether you do this or not is entirely up to you."
"If you run into any trouble there, you can ask Vice Dean Jiang Jing or Yu Yan for help. For the sake of my Face, they should assist you."
"This is some of my private savings. Going to school there will always cost money. Take this and use it; if it's not enough, write to me and let me know."
With each piece of advice from her grandfather, Bai Chenxiang's eyes gradually filled with tears.
(The image above is Bai Chenxiang)
..."Yu Yan, you're finally back! I've been so bored waiting here. By the way, what were you doing at the Speed Clan that took you so long?"
Seeing Yu Yan return, Xiao Wu, who had been lying on the bed chatting with Dark Snow, quickly moved to his side, her voice filled with obvious joy.
"I encountered some unexpected things."
Yu Yan organized his thoughts and gave Xiao Wu a general account of what had happened at the Speed Clan.
Xiao Wu held Dark Snow, her eyes fixed on Yu Yan as she listened intently to his experiences.
"Looking at it that way, a lot did happen indeed."
After hearing Yu Yan's explanation, Xiao Wu finally understood why he had returned so late.
After the story, Xiao Wu naturally took the necklace storage soul tool from Yu Yan's hand, pulled out the box containing the crystal dragon blood ginseng, and carefully examined its appearance.
The moment Dark Snow smelled the fragrance emitted by the crystal dragon blood ginseng, it was like smelling catnip; it immediately perked up, staring intently at the crystal dragon blood ginseng with undeniable longing in its eyes.
How could a mere ten-year Spirit Beast resist the fragrance of an Immortal Herb?
"This isn't for you. You're not allowed to touch it."
Yu Yan slapped Dark Snow on the head, warning the Spirit Cat Dark Snow.
Under Yu Yan's care, after absorbing Moonlight once, Dark Snow had become a ten-year Spirit Beast.
Upon becoming a ten-year Spirit Beast, Dark Snow didn't gain any extra skills; instead, it simply became a bit smarter.
Understanding Yu Yan's meaning, Dark Snow let out a 'meow.' Although it lay down in Xiao Wu's arms, its eyes remained glued to the crystal dragon blood ginseng.