The Defense Clan's training ground had just been tidied up when a gust of hurried wind came from outside the courtyard—ten figures swept in with light steps. The gray-robed elder at their head was lean yet upright, with two short blades at his waist. He was Bai He, chief of the Speed Clan. Beside him stood a girl with a high ponytail, dressed in red. Her lively eyes gleamed, and a wind-element spirit ring token hung at her waist. She was his granddaughter, Bai Chenxiang.
"Old Niu, Old Tai Tan, it's been a while!" The moment Bai He landed, his gaze swept across the training ground. But when he saw Lin Zhixia, his steps abruptly halted—the girl wore a Starfall Battle Skirt, its star diamonds glinting under the sunlight. Her Star Pattern Bracer framed her profile, and she was more dazzling than every female soul master he had ever seen. Bai Chenxiang instinctively clenched her sleeve, her eyes filled with surprise. "Grandfather, there's actually someone this beautiful in the world..."
Hearing this, Lin Zhixia gave Bai Chenxiang a faint smile, and the Star Guidance Bell softly chimed. Tai Tan took the opportunity to step forward and pat Bai He on the shoulder. "Old He, let me introduce you—this is Tang San, and this is Lin Zhixia. They're key figures we want to bring into the Tang Sect!" But before Tang San could speak, Tai Tan deliberately pulled a long face and sighed. "That said, I'm afraid we can't keep supplying your Speed Clan with hidden weapon materials at this gathering. The Strength and Defense Clans have been stretched thin lately too..."
Niu Gao chimed in as well. "Exactly! Spirit Hall has been cracking down hard. We can barely protect ourselves!"
Bai He's face darkened at once. Just as he was