Strength Clan

Two days later, in the eastern district of Heaven Dou City, an area renowned for its forging workshops.

Xiao Yin was still dressed in simple black clothes as he walked calmly at the front.

Half a step behind him followed the three clan chiefs: Niu Gao, Yang Wudi, and Bai He.

The Marquis Mansion's massive construction project had already begun. Niu Gao had entrusted the practical affairs to his son Niu Ben, who had inherited his full expertise, while he himself had freed up time to accompany Xiao Yin on this "visit" to the last—and most difficult—clan.

"Marquis," Niu Gao said as they walked, his expression somewhat helpless, "that Old Gorilla of the Strength Clan, Tai Tan, really is different from the three of us. He's stubborn, deeply loyal, and sometimes so single-minded that he simply can't turn a corner.

Back then, Tang Hao did him a considerable favor. We don't know exactly what it was, but Tai Tan acknowledged him as his master from then on and remained utterly loyal to Tang Hao.

Even after the Clear Sky Sect sealed itself away and abandoned them, and Tang Hao caused trouble before fleeing, dragging the four clans into Spirit Hall's pursuit, Tai Tan and his Strength Clan never changed their attitude toward Tang Hao. If anything... they became even more protective of him."

Bai He also sighed with emotion. "Yes, that Old Gorilla is incredibly stubborn about this. Over the years, the three of our clans have all developed more or less some resentment toward the Clear Sky Sect and Tang Hao. Only he is different. If anyone says a single bad word about Tang Hao, he'll fight them to the death. It will probably be... harder for the Marquis to persuade him than it was to persuade the three