Niu Gao Pledges Loyalty, Aromatic Silk Beauty Recruits the Yang Family, Is the Speed Clan So Poor They Have to Eat Dirt?

The group arrived at the reception hall and took their seats according to rank. After disciples served fragrant tea, Niu Gao waved them away.

Only the four of them remained in the hall. Niu Gao got straight to the point:

"Sect Master Han, now that we're inside, show us your hand.

What kind of sect do you want to build?

And where?"

Han Yu lifted his teacup and took a light sip, answering calmly:

"The site will be on the outskirts of Sunset Forest.

I want to build a main sect there, along with a grand high-level Soul Master Academy.

It must not only be imposing, but impregnable.

Money is not an issue. I only want the best defenses and planning."

Niu Gao raised an eyebrow and looked at Dugu Bo.

"Sunset Forest?

Isn't that Poison Douluo's territory?

With its natural Poison Array as a barrier, it truly is an excellent place that is easy to defend and difficult to attack.

Still, the scale you're describing doesn't sound small."

"Of course it isn't."

Han Yu set down his teacup, his gaze blazing.

"Besides the Exotic Beast Academy I just mentioned, space must also be reserved for your Defense Hall, as well as the Agility Hall and Medicine Hall.

In the future, Ling Tian Sect's disciples will multiply several times over."

Niu Gao drew a deep breath. As a clan leader who had spent his entire life studying construction, the thought of such a massive project made his hands itch instinctively.

"As long as the funding is sufficient and the land is large enough, this old man is confident I can build the strongest fortress on the entire continent!

Even if Spirit Hall's attack-type Titled Douluo came, they would have to leave a few teeth shattered against the city walls!"

Though that was clearly an exaggeration, the Defense Clan's construction skill was universally acknowledged as among the best on the continent.

At that point, Niu Gao paused and looked solemnly at Han Yu.

"Sect Master Han, were you serious about the three conditions you mentioned outside, as well as your promise to protect my clan?"

"My word is as good as gold."

Han Yu answered seriously.

"As long as the Defense Clan joins us, we will be family from this day forward.

Anyone who touches you will be touching the foundation of Ling Tian Sect.

My grandfather and Elder Dugu will be your strongest support."

At the right moment, Gu Rong released a wisp of terrifying pressure from a level ninety-six Peak Douluo and said proudly:

"This old man always keeps his word."

Feeling that suffocating fluctuation of Soul Power, Niu Gao finally cast aside his doubts. He slapped his thigh, rose to his feet, and laughed heartily.

"Good!

Since Sect Master Han and the two Your Excellencies think so highly of this old ox, then my Defense Clan is in!

From today onward, there will be no more single-attribute Defense Clan in this world. There will only be Ling Tian Sect's Defense Hall!"

"Welcome, Hall Master Niu."

Han Yu rose with a smile and extended his hand.

Niu Gao grasped Han Yu's hand and shook it vigorously. Then, as though recalling something, he chuckled.

"Sect Master, didn't you say you also wanted to recruit Old White Bird and Old Goat?"

Han Yu's eyes lit up.

"Hall Master Niu has a way?"

Niu Gao sat back down and stroked his coarse beard.

"What a coincidence.

The Four Single-Attribute Clans gather once every two years to exchange what we have.

Counting the days, our gathering is in five days, and this time, it just so happens to be held in my Longxing City!"

"Oh?"

Dugu Bo immediately grinned.

"What perfect timing. Just when we're sleepy, someone brings us a pillow."

Gu Rong also broke into a grin, a flash of excitement passing through his eyes.

"Excellent!

Since they're delivering themselves to our doorstep, we'll wait right here.

In five days, we'll catch those stubborn mules in one net!"

Han Yu nodded in satisfaction and looked toward Niu Gao.

"Then I'll trouble Hall Master Niu to have your clansmen pack their things over the next few days. Once the gathering is over, we'll take everyone and head straight for Sunset Forest!"

"Understood, Sect Master!"

Niu Gao clasped his fists heavily, his eyes filled with drive for the future.

Niu Gao sat down again and refilled the three men's tea. Then he spoke with some concern.

"Sect Master, it's not that this old ox wants to dampen your spirits, but Old White Bird and Old Goat are both stubborn to the bone.

Especially Old Goat, Yang Wudi. That temper of his is like a powder keg. One spark and he explodes.

It probably won't be easy to win them over."

Han Yu raised his teacup, confidence gleaming in his eyes.

"Hall Master Niu, rest assured. I have complete confidence when it comes to their two clans."

He turned to Dugu Bo and smiled lightly.

"For the Breaking Clan, as long as we bring out the Aromatic Silk Beauty, Yang Wudi will absolutely be unable to refuse."

Dugu Bo stroked his beard and laughed loudly, his face full of pride.

"Exactly!

That Old Goat is obsessed with medicine refining. This Aromatic Silk Beauty is the number-one poison-resistant Immortal Herb in the world. To him, it's more important than his life.

When the time comes, we'll flex our muscles a little and show off Ling Tian Sect's foundation and resource distribution.

With Old Rhino helping us talk him around, that Old Goat will definitely board our pirate ship!"

Niu Gao's eyes brightened as he slapped his thigh.

"Good heavens!

You even have a legendary Immortal Herb like that?

If you can really bring it out, Old Goat will sell you everything, flesh and bones included!

What about the Speed Clan?"

"As for the Speed Clan..."

A teasing curve rose at the corner of Han Yu's lips.

"They're probably so poor now that they can barely afford to eat, right?"

Niu Gao's old face reddened, and he sighed.

"Old White Bird is the kind who would rather suffer than lose face. He doesn't know how to manage things, yet he insists on keeping his pride.

They really have been too poor to keep the pot boiling these past few years, relying entirely on the other clans for support."

"Then that works perfectly."

Han Yu lightly tapped the table with his knuckles.

"Faced with the generous olive branch Ling Tian Sect is offering, the Speed Clan, which can barely feed itself, will find it hard to refuse.

Besides, according to what I know, their clan has an Immortal Herb called Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng.

That is also one of my targets.

It may take some persuasion to make him hand over a family heirloom and join the sect, but it won't take much effort. We'll take them easily."

Everyone present was one of their own, so Han Yu could not be bothered to hide it.

He simply said it outright.

The Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng was also a treasure.

Even if he could not obtain it directly, getting its seeds and planting them in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well would still leave a precious inheritance for future descendants.

Gu Rong nodded repeatedly as he listened. Then, as though he had thought of something, he frowned slightly.

"Since this is a gathering of the four clans, Tai Tan of the Strength Clan will definitely come as well.

Should we recruit him too?"

"No need to bother with the Strength Clan."

Han Yu waved his hand, his gaze turning cold.

"Tai Tan is blindly loyal to Tang Hao to the extreme. His mind is filled with nothing but his master.

There's no need for us to get ourselves covered in filth, and Ling Tian Sect doesn't need a dog that might bite back at any time."

At that, Han Yu paused, his tone growing more serious.

"The only person we need to worry about right now is Tai Tan.

With his absolute loyalty to the Clear Sky Sect, if he sees us recruiting the three major clans, there's a good chance he'll jump out and interfere."

Gu Rong sneered and clenched his fists, his knuckles cracking loudly.

"He dares?

He's just an old gorilla at the Soul Douluo level.

If he dares stir up trouble, this old man won't mind teaching him on the spot what the rules of a Super Douluo are!"