Crystal Dragon Blood Ginseng, Xue Qinghe's Summons

Lin Qingmo and Liu Erlong stood at the door without going in, leaving the moment of their reunion to the grandfather and grandson.

Bai Chenxiang buried her face in her grandfather's chest, crying and trembling all over.

While crying, she asked intermittently where she had been these past few days, where her people were, and what had happened.

The Bai He gently patted its granddaughter's back.

His gaze passed over her shoulder and landed on the boy at the door.

A complex emotion flashed in his cloudy old eyes.

That boy was the object for which Pope Bibi Dong made him pledge his allegiance.

He looked to be no more than a teenager, with handsome features and a composed demeanor.

Who could be the person Bibi Dong would personally arrange?

"How did this old guy get here?"

Lin Qingmo turned his head and asked Liu Erlong.

"Door."

Liu Erlong's answer was straightforward.

"He came in through the Academy gate and stood there saying he wanted to see you."

"I happened to be passing by, so I took him to the reception room."

Lin Qingmo nodded thoughtfully.

The Bai He came to us of its own accord, and with such a humble attitude.

It seems that Sister Eastern Emperor's "grinding" has already yielded results.

The Tai Tan were wiped out as a warning to others.

Add to that the weakness of Bai Chenxiang.

The fact that the Bai He only relented after holding out for so long shows it has a tough backbone.

Now that the Bai He has surrendered,

Niu Gao of the Defense Clan and Yang Wudi of the Breaking Clan should be arriving soon as well.

I'll have to ask the Master about the specifics later.

In the reception room.

Bai Chenxiang's cries gradually turned into sobs, and then slowly subsided into calm.

"Grandpa, what happened? Why did you and your people suddenly disappear?"

Bai Chenxiang wiped away her tears and pressed for an answer.

The Bai He fell silent for a moment.

He thought of Bibi Dong's cold eyes staring at him, a warning he was receiving.

"Some unexpected things happened."

"I've been recovering from my injury these past few days, so I haven't been able to contact you."

Bai He twitched the corners of his mouth, forcing a gentle smile, and changed the subject.

"This time, we are very grateful for the help from Lord Lin Qingmo's Master."

"Have you caused any trouble for anyone at the Academy during your time here?"

Bai Chenxiang shook her head vigorously, her eyes still red, but there was already a light in them.

"No! The Captain has always taken good care of me; he's the one who helped me find you!"

Bai He gave Lin Qingmo a deep look.

He no longer wanted to guess the boy's identity.

The person who could command the Pope of the Spirit Hall to personally issue orders for everything was beyond his comprehension.

He only needs to know one thing now.

If the Speed Clan wants to survive, they must follow this young man.

Bai He took a deep breath and released her granddaughter's hand.

Under Bai Chenxiang's astonished gaze, he slowly knelt down in Qingmo's direction.

The knee slammed against the wooden floor with a dull thud.

"Clan Head Bai He of the Speed Clan Lin Qingmo for his great kindness and virtue."

The Bai He's voice is ancient yet clear in every word.

"From this day forward, Bai He and the entire Speed Clan are willing to follow Your Excellency's lead without hesitation, even at the cost of their lives."

"Grandfather?!"

Bai Chenxiang's eyes widened.

She had never seen her grandfather kneel before anyone.

My grandfather is the Clan Head of the Speed Clan and Soul Douluo- level powerhouse.

At this moment, however, he knelt before a boy who was not yet twenty years old, addressing him as "Young Master."

Bai Chenxiang subconsciously looked at Lin Qingmo.

His face showed no surprise, only a calm acceptance.

His expression was calm, showing neither flattery nor feigned modesty.

He simply said in a calm tone, "Clan Head, please rise. Since the Speed Clan is willing to follow me, I will naturally not treat you unfairly."

The Bai He calmly got up from the ground, even straightening its clothes.

"His Eastern Emperor has another message for me to convey," Bai He said in a low voice.

Lin Qingmo raised an eyebrow. "Speak."

"His Majesty the Eastern Emperor said, 'Please take good care of yourself, Young Master.'"

"In addition."

Bai He took out a jade box from the Storage Soul Tool at his waist and handed it over with both hands.

"This is a small token of my respect for the Young Master."

Lin Qingmo took the jade box and opened it to take a look.

A translucent, crimson ginseng, shaped like a coiled dragon, lay quietly in the box, emitting an aroma so rich it was almost tangible.

Crystal Dragon Blood Ginseng!

Lin Qingmo's expression shifted, and he smiled helplessly to himself.

Sister Eastern Emperor didn't keep such a good thing for herself; instead, she had Bai He give it to him.

That woman was truly good to him, so good that it made his kidneys ache slightly.

Could this be a hint from the Master that I should take better care of myself and work harder next time?

"Clan Head is very kind."

Lin Qingmo closed the jade box without making a sound and looked at Bai Chenxiang, who was still trying to digest everything in front of her.

"Since you grandfather and grandson have just reunited, I won't disturb you any longer."

"Chenxiang, you're getting a day off today. Spend some time with your grandfather."

After saying that, he turned and walked out of the reception room, closing the door behind him.

Liu Erlong was leaning against the wall outside the door waiting for him. When he saw him come out, she straightened up.

Out of habit, I reached out to brush the dust off his shoulder.

He reached his hand halfway out, then remembered he was in a hallway and it wouldn't be good if someone saw him.

Then he abruptly changed course, pretending to adjust his cuffs.

"All done? You just took down a Soul Douluo like that?"

Lin Qingmo shrugged and weighed the box of Crystal Dragon Blood Ginseng in his hand.

"It was a combination of favorable timing, location, and people, but the Master's side contributed the most."

He spoke casually, but the slight curve of his lips betrayed his true feelings.

The operation to dismantle Tang San's future power is progressing faster than he anticipated.

Just as Liu Erlong was about to reply, hurried footsteps suddenly came from the end of the corridor.

The two turned their heads at the same time and saw that Dugu Yan was almost running towards them, her hair disheveled by the wind.

"A-Qing, something's happened!"

Dugu Yan stopped in front of Lin Qingmo, her expression unusually solemn.

"A representative of Crown Prince Xue Qinghe from Heaven Dou Crown Prince just came to the Academy and presented you with an invitation. He invites you to the Crown Prince Mansion for a chat."

The air in the corridor seemed to freeze for a moment.

"Xue Qinghe?"

Liu Erlong frowned, his voice filled with undisguised vigilance.

"What does he want with A-Qing? We don't have much of a relationship with him."

Dugu Yan shook her head. "The other party didn't say the specific reason, only that His Highness the Crown Prince wanted to have a face-to-face meeting with the Captain of the Imperial Fighting Team."

"But I feel something's not right. It's strange that a Crown Prince would suddenly summon the Captain of an Academy team."

She pursed her lips. "A-Qing, you'd better not go. Who knows if it's Hongmen Banquet?"

Liu Erlong nodded in agreement and turned to Lin Qingmo: "Yanzi is right."

"If you insist on going, at least have Senior Dugu Bo accompany you."

"With him here, he can protect you no matter what happens."

Lin Qingmo remained silent for a moment, quickly sorting through the information in his mind.

Xue Qinghe is Qian Renxue; he already knew this alias.

Last time in the Chat Group, he publicly commented that Qian Renxue was Love-Brain, a failure in education, and had personality flaws.

She also went on to insult her grandfather, Qian Daoliu, calling him a "righteous gentleman and a fool."

Given Qian Renxue's temperament, it's already a testament to her good manners that she didn't explode on the spot.

The fact that he was suddenly summoned by the Crown Prince at this moment is most likely because he couldn't hold back any longer and wanted to settle accounts with him face to face.

However, Qian Renxue's choice to meet him under the identity of "Xue Qinghe" rather than the identity of the Young Master of the Spirit Hall indicates that she does not want to be exposed yet, at least not openly.

Then this Hongmen Banquet will be quite interesting.

"I don't need the Old Poison Freak to come with me, I'll go by myself."

Lin Qingmo spoke, his tone resolute.

Dugu Yan and Liu Erlong exchanged a glance.

Although I still felt uneasy, I didn't try to persuade them any further.

They all knew that once Lin Qingmo made up her mind, there was no way to persuade her otherwise.