Three days later.
Niu Gao, clan chief of the Defense Clan, and Bai He, clan chief of the Speed Clan, arrived side by side outside the Breaking Clan residence.
Bai He frowned slightly, his face carrying a hint of confusion.
"Old Rhino, what do you think Old Goat is up to this time? The gathering of the four clans is still a long way off. Besides, we were always the ones waiting for him to come to us in the past. Why would he take the initiative to invite us this time?"
"Why think so much? We'll find out soon enough."
Niu Gao waved a hand dismissively.
"Two Clan Chiefs, please follow me."
A disciple of the Breaking Clan approached the two, his expression somewhat unnatural.
Bai He and Niu Gao exchanged a glance, then followed the disciple into the residence.
The moment he stepped into the courtyard, Bai He swept his gaze over the surroundings and lowered his voice.
"Old Rhino, have you noticed anything strange?"
At his words, Niu Gao furrowed his brow and said, "Why is this courtyard so clean? Where have all the medicinal herbs that were usually laid out to dry gone? And those alchemy tools..."
Bai He hurriedly called out to the disciple leading the way.
"What happened here? Why is this courtyard so empty?"
The disciple tensed up and stammered, "This... Clan Chief Bai, you'll know soon enough."
Bai He and Niu Gao looked at each other, both their expressions turning grave.
As old friends of many years, they knew Yang Wudi's temperament all too well. Such unusual behavior meant that something major had definitely happened.
Before long, led by the disciple, the two entered the discussion hall.
Yet the sight before them left them both frozen.
An unfamiliar young man sat upright