Tai Tan immediately disagreed.
Yu Xiaowei had already anticipated this and did not insist. He stood up and bid farewell.
Tai Long did not follow him this time but stayed behind to continue chatting with his grandfather.
Yang Wudi looked at his older brother with a pained expression. He also wanted to stay with Tai Tan to help him release his emotions. After a moment of hesitation, he followed Yu Xiaowei out.
There was no other reason. Although the Strength Clan had not agreed to become followers, in Yang Wudi's view, the matter was already as good as settled.
The Yu Clan and the Strength Clan were wearing the same pants, so to speak. As long as Tai Tan agreed to follow, Niu Gao would most likely agree too.
The more troublesome one was the Min Clan. Their patriarch, Bai He, was a very stubborn old man. Ever since they left the Clear Sky Sect, they had been extremely reluctant to join another faction.
Moreover, the Min Clan was also in-laws with the Clear Sky Sect. Tang Hao's mother was Bai He's biological sister. This relationship undoubtedly made it much harder to persuade them.
The only good news was that life had become increasingly difficult for them in recent years. They often went without food and had to rely on the other three clans for support.
If they used money as leverage, perhaps it would impress them.
Both the Yu and Min clans resided within the Star Luo Empire. It was already dark, and Yu Xiaowei was in no rush. He strolled back slowly with Yang Wudi.
"Young Patriarch, I wonder how you plan to persuade Old Bai He?"
Yang Wudi, who had been silent along the way, looked at the relaxed Yu Xiaowei and couldn't help but ask the question in his heart.
Yu Xiaowei laughed and pulled out the Soul Coin Card given to him by Ning Fengzhi from the soul guide, waving it in front of him.
The bright red color of the card made Yang Wudi's eyelids twitch.
He was no stranger to Soul Coin Cards. These continent-wide cards were categorized by color: white, yellow, purple, black, and red — corresponding to the colors of soul rings.
A white card was issued for a balance of at least 1,000 gold soul coins. At 10,000 coins, it turned yellow; 100,000 for purple, 1 million for black, and red represented at least 5 million gold soul coins.
Yang Wudi had never seen that much money in his life.
Even though the Poyi Clan had long relied on making and selling medicine and was not poor, their liquidity never exceeded 50,000 coins — let alone the poorest Min Clan, who couldn't even gather a few hundred.
And yet this young master he had just met casually pulled out 5 million gold soul coins.
The gap was staggering. Yang Wudi sighed — so this is the foundation of a great clan!
Still, he said with some concern:
"Young master, I don't think money alone is enough. Old Bai He is very proud, and he is also the uncle of Tang Xiao, the current leader of the Clear Sky Sect."
"He's also the only one among our three sects who still holds a sliver of hope for the Clear Sky Sect, aside from the Old Orangutan."
Yu Xiaowei replied confidently:
"Senior Yang, if someone were to help us persuade Patriarch Bai He, do you think it would be doable?"
"Huh? Who?"
Yang Wudi was surprised. Yu Xiaowei clearly implied there was someone else involved.
But who could it be? The Min Clan had cut off contact with everyone but the other three clans. Could it be the Clear Sky Sect?
No, that didn't make sense.
Just then, Yu Xiaowei stopped and smiled mysteriously.
"Senior Yang, help has arrived."
Yang Wudi followed his gaze and saw a handsome middle-aged man in golden robes. His face was expressionless. Though there was no soul power fluctuation, the man radiated a presence that demanded reverence.
Qian Daoliu!
Back when the four single-attribute clans separated from the Clear Sky Sect, Qian Daoliu had ordered the attack — though it was carried out by the elders of Spirit Hall, so Yang Wudi did not recognize this terrifyingly powerful man.
Facing such a fearsome aura, Yang Wudi stepped in front of Yu Xiaowei defensively, Soulbreaking Spear in hand.
Qian Daoliu raised an eyebrow at his defensive posture but said nothing. He looked at Yu Xiaowei and said:
"I have something to say to you. I don't want to be disturbed."
"Alright."
Yu Xiaowei agreed smoothly.
He already knew what Qian Daoliu wanted to discuss, so he patted Yang Wudi on the shoulder:
"Senior Yang, please return to the clan first. This senior is not an enemy."
"But…"
Yang Wudi hesitated, but seeing Yu Xiaowei shake his head subtly, he understood and left quickly.
After he left, Yu Xiaowei pointed to a nearby restaurant.
"Senior, the wine here is excellent. Allow me to treat you."
"Fine."
Meanwhile, Yang Wudi rushed back to the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Clan.
That man was clearly a Titled Douluo — and not an ordinary one.
Yang Wudi had spent decades mastering offense-type techniques. Even elite Titled Douluo couldn't easily match him.
But the golden-robed man made him feel completely powerless to resist. He had to call for help.
As he entered the gates, he ran into a smiling Dugu Bo.
Grabbing Dugu Bo's arm, he shouted:
"Old Poison, hurry! The young master is being held hostage by a Titled Douluo!"
"What!!!"
Dugu Bo's face changed instantly and he rushed after him.
But upon hearing Yang Wudi describe Qian Daoliu, he abruptly stopped.
Yang Wudi was shocked, then shouted:
"Coward! You call yourself a Titled Douluo?"
"Bah, what do you know? What good would it do to go there?"
Dugu Bo spat and scowled.
Yang Wudi was stunned, then suspiciously asked:
"You know him?"
Dugu Bo sighed deeply.
"The Angel Douluo of Spirit Hall. Level 99. Even if we all went together, we'd be annihilated."
"Level 99!!!???"
Yang Wudi gasped — utterly shocked.
Such a being was far beyond the reach of a minor clan leader like him.
But then it hit him: Yu Xiaowei said this Angel Douluo would help persuade the Min Clan.
Wasn't that a sign he was working with Spirit Hall?!
Yang Wudi, who hated Spirit Hall with a passion, was instantly furious.
He had to confront Yu Xiaowei!
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In the restaurant.
Qian Daoliu opened his angelic domain to ensure privacy.
Yu Xiaowei calmly poured drinks and offered one to Qian Daoliu.
"Senior, come taste it. This is the best wine in the Heaven Dou Empire. You might not get this even in Spirit Hall."
"Hmph, vulgar stuff. No wonder you imperial types are so lax in your cultivation."
Still, Qian Daoliu took the wine and sipped.
Yu Xiaowei smiled:
"You're right. Those idiots are too indulgent to cultivate properly."
Why does this kid talk like an old man?
Qian Daoliu mentally grumbled, then said aloud:
"Enough nonsense. You know why I'm here, don't you?"
Yu Xiaowei set his glass down and straightened up.
"I do. It's about what Qian Renxue asked me before, isn't it?"
"Good. I want to know."
"Oh, I told her someone told me. Do you believe that?"
"Who? That scoundrel who seduced Bibi Dong?"
Qian Daoliu's tone was flat, but murderous intent filled the air.
Yu Xiaowei thought: He misunderstood, assuming Yu Xiaogang leaked it.
Even though he disliked his cousin, Yu Xiaogang had kept his distance after his breakup with Liu Erlong.
If Yu Xiaowei said one word, Yu Xiaogang would die — but he didn't want to involve his uncle. So he shook his head.
"Not my cousin. It was your daughter-in-law."
"Impossible!!!"
Qian Daoliu roared.
How could Bibi Dong have revealed such secrets?
Yu Xiaowei calmly asked:
"How many people in your Spirit Hall know this secret?"
"Besides you and Bibi Dong, anyone else?"
Qian Daoliu was silent. No one else should know.
"Senior, do you wonder why Bibi Dong told me?"
"Yes."
"Then I'll tell you the truth. Bibi Dong… is my stepmother."
"???"
Qian Daoliu's eyes widened.
He was stunned.
Huff. Huff. Huff.
His breathing quickened.
Yu Xiaowei continued nervously:
"It's a messy story. A family scandal."
"It began 20 years ago. Bibi Dong missed her old lover — my cousin — and fled Spirit Hall to find him."
"But he had married my sister. In despair, she met my father."
"Back then, my father was still handsome and liked chasing women."
"I don't know how, but eventually they ended up drunk… and in bed."
"So now you understand why I know so many secrets."
Qian Daoliu clenched his fists tightly. If Yu Xiaowei knew, so did Yu Luomian.
Their family's scandal was exposed — Bibi Dong, you deserve to die!!!
Yu Xiaowei swallowed hard, still praying for his father's safety.
"Senior, now you understand, right?"
Qian Daoliu calmed slightly and asked:
"No… something's wrong with your story."
"What?"
Yu Xiaowei's heart raced. Did he find the flaw?
"You told Xiaoxue that Bibi Dong wanted to destroy your Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan. If she had a relationship with your father, why would she do that?"
Oh. That was all?
Yu Xiaowei sighed with relief.
"Because my father married my mother, Bibi Dong went crazy."
"She loved my cousin. He married my sister."
"Then she slept with my dad. My dad realized it wouldn't work, so he married my mom to reject her."
"Bibi Dong went mad. She declared she'd destroy our clan… and also Spirit Hall."
Qian Daoliu fell silent.
Love turned to hate. With Bibi Dong's personality, it was all plausible. No — it was probably true.
If she wanted to destroy the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan, fine. But if she wanted to destroy Spirit Hall…
That could never be allowed!
It seemed working with the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan was inevitable.
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