Yang Wudi and Bai He exchanged a glance. Next, it was time to discuss serious business.
Yang Wudi picked up the wine jar, took a small sip, then said, "There are no ready-made offices in Heaven Dou City. Once our two clans move there, we'll have to rebuild our clan compounds and put up offices as well."
"Old Rhino, we have faith in the Defense Clan's construction skills. Why don't you bring your clansmen to Heaven Dou City with us? Once we're there, we might even be able to secure a future for your Defense Clan."
Niu Gao frowned.
Though he was a rough man, his mind was keen. He immediately realized that Yang Wudi and Bai He were trying to win him over.
"Tell me, have your two clans thrown in with the Heaven Dou Empire or the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect? Have you forgotten how sweet the Clear Sky Sect's promises sounded back then? But when trouble actually came, it was always us affiliated clans who had to stand in front."
"The Clear Sky Sect may have sealed itself away, but how many of its direct disciples actually died in that war?"
"You're being fools. With the continent as it is, chaos could erupt at any moment. All the Seven Great Sects are expanding to prepare for the turmoil ahead. Yet here you are, offering yourselves up on a platter. Once a major war breaks out, the Heaven Dou Empire will shove you onto the front lines as cannon fodder."
Yang Wudi shook his head. Since everything was out in the open, there was no need to hide anything anymore.
"Old Rhino, we haven't joined the Heaven Dou Empire. We've joined the Golden Saber Shop. Quite a few members of your Defense Clan have gone to the