"A Titled Douluo from Spirit Hall?"
Bai Chenxiang was shocked.
Her grandfather rarely told her about family matters, fearing it would disturb her.
But even if she didn't understand all the details, she knew clearly that their family had been oppressed by a Titled Douluo from Spirit Hall.
In other words, the person who had just died was a Titled Douluo who had bullied their family.
But what was her cousin doing now?
Giving her grandfather's treasure to the family's enemy!!!
Worse yet, he was half-kneeling before the enemy!!!
Overwhelmed by rising anger, Bai Chenxiang's breathing grew rapid, and she rushed to the door in one step.
"Where are you going?"
Yu Xiaowei quickly grabbed her arm.
"I'm going to kill that traitor. How dare he deceive my grandfather and steal from him!!!"
Bai Chenxiang swung her arm hard, wanting nothing more than to kill Tang San right then.
However, no matter how much she struggled, Yu Xiaowei's large hand was like an iron clamp, and she couldn't break free.
That crushing strength temporarily calmed her furious heart.
Seeing she had calmed down, Yu Xiaowei said to her:
"What are you planning to do? That's a Titled Douluo. Do you even know what that means? Let alone you—even if your grandfather and your entire clan were there, they wouldn't even make him blink."
His words were like a basin of icy water in winter, chilling Bai Chenxiang to the bone.
She had to admit Yu Xiaowei was right.
The strongest soul power user in the Min Clan was only rank 82. Given their clan's weak attack capabilities, even someone of equal level would be hard to defeat without a powerful weapon—much less a Titled Douluo.
The treasure was stolen from her grandfather, and she could only watch helplessly. Tears of frustration filled Bai Chenxiang's eyes.
"What should I do now?"
Yu Xiaowei pretended to be puzzled.
"By the way, what's your relationship with Tang San? Why are you calling him a traitor?"
"I don't even know how close you two are—how could I possibly understand?"
Bai Chenxiang was stunned, then realized she hadn't told him that Tang San was her cousin.
So she told Yu Xiaowei everything that had happened in her family over the past few days.
After listening, Yu Xiaowei stroked his chin thoughtfully and said seriously:
"So he's your cousin!"
"Tsk tsk, but you probably don't know—Tang San and I were once at the same academy. Later, he was captured by Yue Guan."
"Based on what I saw today, he probably surrendered to Spirit Hall."
"Do you think your grandfather ever expected someone from the Clear Sky Sect would join Spirit Hall?"
"Come on, let's tell your grandfather about this. He should decide what to do next."
Bai Chenxiang glanced at Tang San and Yue Guan, who were still talking, then looked at Yu Xiaowei already walking out the door. She stomped her foot in frustration and hurried after him.
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At the Min Clan
Bai He looked proudly at the surprised Yang Wudi and the other two.
Tang Chen had returned.
This news would shake even the highest priests of Spirit Hall—let alone Yang Wudi and the rest.
"Brothers, now that our old patriarch is back, the revival of the Clear Sky Sect is near."
"Since you've only just joined the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and haven't accepted their aid yet, come with me back to Clear Sky Sect."
"That way, your conscience stays clean, and the four single-attribute clans can regain their former glory."
Yang Wudi was the first to object, as expected—after all, the Breaking Clan had suffered the worst damage in the past.
He also hated the Clear Sky Sect the most.
What surprised Bai He, however, was that Tai Tan also refused.
Seeing that both had voiced their opinions, Niu Gao also expressed his disagreement.
This made Bai He anxious. He grabbed Tai Tan by the collar and shouted,
"Old gorilla, I can understand them—but what's wrong with you?"
Tai Tan wore a complicated expression and gave a bitter smile.
"Where does my loyalty lie? Old Bai He, you know. What does it matter to me if the Clear Sky Sect regains its glory?"
"What if Ah Hao's son returns?"
"What did you say!!!???"
Hearing that Tang Hao's son had returned, Tai Tan's voice suddenly boomed, shaking the roof.
Yang Wudi and Niu Gao also looked shocked.
"Seems like Tang Hao's son really has come. Otherwise, how would you know that, Old Bai He?"
"Exactly."
Bai He proudly confirmed.
Yang Wudi's face darkened immediately. The Tang family was the last thing he wanted to hear about.
Tai Tan became excited and shouted:
"Where is the young master? Where is the young master? Let me see him."
Just as Bai He was about to respond, a panicked scream came from outside the door:
"Grandpa, Grandpa! Someone stole your treasure! You can't let that liar go!!!"
Hearing Bai Chenxiang's tearful voice, Bai He stood up immediately.
The door burst open, and Bai Chenxiang rushed in, crying, and threw herself into his arms.
Seeing Yu Xiaowei following calmly behind, Bai He shouted angrily:
"Yu Xiaowei, what did you do to Xiangxiang?"
"It wasn't me. Ask your granddaughter."
Yu Xiaowei spread his hands and stared at Bai He without fear.
At this moment, Bai Chenxiang looked up from Bai He's arms, sobbing:
"Grandpa, it was my cousin. My cousin stole your treasure and gave it away."
"Nonsense, how could that be?"
Bai He was instantly furious.
The treasure was given to Tang San willingly—not stolen. Tang San planned to use it to reunite the four single-attribute clans. How could he give it to someone else?
His first thought was that Bai Chenxiang was spouting nonsense.
"It's true! I saw it with my own eyes. My cousin took your priceless jade box and gave it to a Titled Douluo from Spirit Hall."
Seeing that her grandfather didn't believe her and even scolded her publicly, Bai Chenxiang felt even more wronged.
At this moment, Yu Xiaowei added:
"I can confirm that Tang San knelt and handed the white jade box to Yue Guan from Spirit Hall. I don't know what was inside, but Yue Guan looked ecstatic."
"Also, Senior Bai He, I should remind you—your nephew used to be my classmate. Senior Tai Tan should know this."
At that, Tai Tan thought carefully and suddenly exclaimed:
"Young Patriarch, that student who vanished from Blue Tyrant Academy—was that my young master?"
With Tai Tan's confirmation, Bai He's expression grew more confused.
Yu Xiaowei coughed a few times, clearly dissatisfied. Tai Tan's face flushed briefly.
Yu Xiaowei continued:
"There's one more thing. When Tang San disappeared, I didn't say where he went—because he was taken by Yue Guan from Spirit Hall."
"Now it looks like he joined Spirit Hall and plotted with Yue Guan to trick Senior Bai He out of his treasure."
"Whether it's true or not, let's wait until Tang San returns. If he can produce the white jade box, he'll be cleared of suspicion."
"Tang San came to trick me out of my treasure? He joined Spirit Hall?"
"How could he do that? Spirit Hall is the mortal enemy of the Clear Sky Sect!!!"
Truthfully, even though Bai He didn't want to believe it deep down, after everything Yu Xiaowei said—and with so much evidence piling up—his reason told him this might very well be the truth.
Now, the only option left was to wait for Tang San to return and confront him directly. If he could produce the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng, then he would naturally be cleared, and it would mean Yu Xiaowei had slandered him unjustly.
Seeing Bai He—who now looked miserable and older than ever—Yang Wudi and the others felt a wave of sadness.
Who was this "Tang San"? They had no idea, but one thing was certain: this person must be an actor hired by Yu Xiaowei.
To make Bai He give up completely on returning to the Clear Sky Sect, Yu Xiaowei had pulled out his ultimate card.
Even if it broke Bai He's heart, he had to make him let go of that unrealistic hope of returning to the sect.
While everyone waited for "Tang San," Bai He reluctantly asked Bai Chenxiang again about what she had seen "Tang San" do earlier that day.
When they heard how Yu Xiaowei had casually tossed out 10,000 gold soul coins, everyone's lips twitched slightly.
Especially Bai He, who felt a deep sense of injustice.
10,000 gold soul coins could support his entire clan for half a year. Yet in Yu Xiaowei's hands, they were spent like trash.
Then, when Bai Chenxiang recounted how Tang San had half-knelt and handed over the white jade box, Bai He collapsed with a thud.
In a panic, Yang Wudi quickly administered medicine and pressed on Bai He's philtrum, nearly having to give him artificial respiration.
That's how explosive it was—a Soul Douluo fainted on the spot in rage.
They waited until sunset, and finally, Tang San returned from outside.
As he reached the door, the guards informed him that the clan leader wanted to see him.
Tang San nodded with a smile and went straight to Bai He's room.
Bai He had been summoning him regularly lately, so he didn't think much of it.
But when he saw Yu Xiaowei, his expression changed immediately.
Unlike the others, who were angry, shocked, or indifferent, Bai He greeted Tang San kindly:
"Xiao San, where's the item I gave you? Old Shank is here today—you can hand it over to him."
A trace of panic flashed through Tang San's eyes, but he quickly composed himself and calmly replied:
"An item that important… of course I didn't carry it around. Uncle, may I return to my room to retrieve it?"
"You might not be able to bring it out!"
Bai Chenxiang, standing behind Bai He, shouted suddenly.
Tang San's eyes narrowed slightly, but he didn't argue. He merely sneered.
"My cousin must have been manipulated into spouting nonsense like this. Elder, wait for me—I'll be right back."
He turned and left the room.
The expressions on everyone's faces darkened.
Yang Wudi, unable to remain seated, stood up and said coldly:
"That kid clearly doesn't have the treasure. Going back to get it is just an excuse."
"No, I'll follow him. What if he tries to escape?"
But Bai He shook his head and stopped him.
"There's no need. One of my clan members is tailing him. With his speed, he won't escape our sight."
Yang Wudi nodded and sat back down, sipping a cup of tea.
Throughout it all, Yu Xiaowei didn't say a single word. He simply watched Bai He and the others handle everything.
Time passed slowly. Just as Bai He began to worry that "Tang San" had indeed fled—
"Tang San" appeared again at the doorway, holding the white jade box.
Bai He's face lit up in surprise, and he shot Yu Xiaowei a look that seemed to say: "So you were lying to me!"
At that moment, Yu Xiaowei—silent all this time—spoke up loudly:
"Open the box, Senior Bai He. Let's all see what's inside, shall we?"
"Tang San" wore a mocking smile and calmly opened the box.
Seeing the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng inside, Bai He burst into laughter, and Yang Wudi also stood up excitedly.
Tai Tan stared at Tang San with blazing eyes, while Niu Gao remained as calm as a rock.
Bai Chenxiang looked at Yu Xiaowei in confusion, her eyes filled with doubt.
"Uncle, elders, cousin—are you all satisfied now?"
"Wasn't it clear someone was deliberately slandering me?"
Tang San glared coldly at Yu Xiaowei, the meaning in his words unmistakable.
Bai He, now fully conscious, also glared at Yu Xiaowei.
"Yes, yes, Yu boy, now that Xiao San has produced the treasure, how do you explain today's events?"
This situation put Yang Wudi and the others in an awkward position. They didn't know who to support.
Facing their questions, Yu Xiaowei didn't panic at all. Instead, he shouted loudly:
"Senior, be alert—Yue Guan is here, hiding in the Min Clan!"
"What nonsense are you spouting?! Even if our Min Clan has declined, it's not so weak that Yue Guan can sneak in unnoticed!"
Bai He roared in frustration.
Ignoring him, Yu Xiaowei winked at Yang Wudi and the others, then suddenly charged at Tang San and kicked him, snatching the jade box from his hands.
As the shocked and angry Bai He tried to intervene, Yang Wudi and Tai Tan pinned him to his seat.
He struggled furiously and shouted:
"Old goat, old gorilla, let me go! If anything happens to Xiao San or the ginseng, I'll never forgive you!"
In Bai He's furious eyes, Yu Xiaowei pulled out the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng and pretended to swallow it.
"Stop!"
"Stop!"
Two voices rang out at the same time—one was Bai He's.
The other came from someone new.
Everyone looked in shock as a charming man in white appeared in the room. His right hand had just grabbed Yu Xiaowei's wrist, the one holding the ginseng.
Yue Guan from Spirit Hall!!!
His sudden appearance made Bai He realize—
What Bai Chenxiang saw was true.
What Yu Xiaowei said was true.
"Tang San" really had given his treasure to his enemy, Yue Guan.
Could it be, as Yu Xiaowei said… the Clear Sky Sect had surrendered to Spirit Hall?
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