Bibi Dong Returns! A Perfect Chance to Win Over the Blacksmith Association!

Song Ye did not know what Bai Chenxiang was thinking.

Even if he did, he would only find it natural. After all, Bai Chenxiang in the original story had been infatuated with handsome men.

Now that the Speed Clan had been brought under his command, the first step in building his own power had been completed.

However, the specific banner of this faction had yet to be decided.

Song Ye explained to Bai He:

"This faction of mine has not actually been formally established yet."

"After all, it needs a group of people as its foundation before it can become a true force."

"Now that the Speed Clan has joined us, I will carefully consider the faction's development afterward and settle on a name as soon as possible."

"However, the Speed Clan may need to relocate later. This place is too remote and resources are scarce."

"As for our future base, the most prosperous places on Douluo Continent are the capitals of the two great empires and Spirit City."

"Spirit City will not do. It is too close to Spirit Hall, and we would inevitably be targeted."

"The Star Luo Empire's royal family is far too overbearing. If we go there, the imperial family will certainly try to control us!"

"For now, we will establish our base in Heaven Dou City. Once we grow strong enough, we can go elsewhere and directly seize a territory of our own!"

Upon hearing this, Bai He felt it made sense.

Early development required a prosperous region.

Once they had enough capital later, they could turn a barren patch of land into a treasure ground. At that time, they could find an open area and build their home there.

Song Ye's reasoning was partly what Bai He had guessed, but it was also groundwork for recruiting the three great Elemental Academies in the future.

"For the time being, the Speed Clan should continue developing on its own."

Song Ye continued, "I will provide funding."

"As for weapon production, I need to find a way to gather a group of blacksmiths first. Large-scale production will take quite some time."

"Young Master, we are not in a hurry," Bai He stated.

Song Ye said, "I will make it happen as quickly as possible."

"There is one more matter. I have already brought the Speed Clan under my command, but I also intend to recruit the Breaking Clan and the Defense Clan."

"During this time, you can act as a negotiator and prepare for winning them over later."

"I knew Young Master was truly ambitious. If you can really bring our Four Sects together again, that would be a wonderful thing," Bai He said joyfully.

He truly wanted to drag the others into this. When the time came, they could remain together, and would they not all be familiar faces?

Seeing his expression, Song Ye knew Bai He would give it his all.

He did not plan to stay here forever. He still had to go find blacksmiths.

Before leaving, however, Song Ye took out a Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone and handed it to Bai He and Bai Chenxiang.

"This is a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone! Have Bai Chenxiang absorb it to strengthen her body. Then, when the time comes, she can directly absorb a thousand-year Soul Ring as her second Soul Ring!" Song Ye instructed.

The moment the Soul Bone appeared, Bai He and Bai Chenxiang were both frightened out of their wits.

"What? A Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone too?!"

"Th-this... you are giving it directly to Chenxiang?"

"Young Master, this old man will never be able to repay your kindness!!"

"Chenxiang, why are you not kowtowing to Young Master? With an Immortal Herb and a Soul Bone, your future will be limitless!"

Looking at it, Bai Chenxiang could not suppress the excitement in her heart. She truly kowtowed to Song Ye.

After receiving the Soul Bone, Bai Chenxiang felt that she had truly fallen for him.

Heavens, was there really such an outrageous, wonderful man in this world?!

Song Ye could only shake his head helplessly and tell them to calm down.

From then on, Bai He became even more loyal. His previous arrogant attitude was completely gone, making the contrast quite striking.

Finally, Song Ye reminded them that Bai Chenxiang should continue absorbing Soul Beasts with phoenix bloodlines for her future Soul Rings, further promoting her Martial Soul Evolution.

Bai He obediently listened.

To make the two of them submit completely, Song Ye also privately showed Bai He and Bai Chenxiang his Imperial Seal Spirit.

The moment the two saw the Imperial Seal, they dropped to their knees!

Bai He even cried that if he had known Song Ye possessed the Imperial Seal Spirit and was a born emperor, he would have submitted long ago!

From then on, Bai He could no longer possibly harbor thoughts of rebellion...

The next day, the entire Speed Clan saw Song Ye off. Together, they awaited his next return.

The next time, he would take them to their true base.

On the way home, Dugu Yan's attitude softened somewhat. When she looked at Song Ye, she no longer held the same hostility as before.

A day later, they returned to the small courtyard.

Song Ye rested properly, and another day passed.

He was also preparing to give Dugu Yan some benefits.

After all, her grandfather had completely become his man. Dugu Yan would sooner or later become his subordinate as well, so nurturing her early would give him another Title Douluo-level combatant in the future.

However, before he could give her an Immortal Herb, Bibi Dong arrived early in the morning instead.

When Bibi Dong arrived, Song Ye hurried out to greet her.

"Mother, you came?"

Bibi Dong had originally been feeling somewhat downcast, but when she saw Song Ye's face, her heart unconsciously warmed again. She gently stroked Song Ye.

"Ye'er, you finally returned."

"I came looking for you these past two days, but only saw the letter you left behind."

"How could you go do those things alone? It was too dangerous!"

"Could you not at least have waited for Mother to come with you?"

There was a trace of reproach in Bibi Dong's words.

Yet Song Ye was deeply moved and smiled. "People must learn to be independent."

"But you are only nine years old! What nine-year-old is independent?"

Bibi Dong took Song Ye by the hand and led him toward the room.

Yet she had not expected to run straight into Dugu Yan and Dugu Bo.

"Uh..."

"Hello."

"Hm?"

Dugu Bo greeted her first, but Bibi Dong froze.

Although she had learned from the letter Song Ye left earlier that he had brought Dugu Bo under his command, she had not expected them to be here already.

Bibi Dong was immediately astonished:

"Ye'er, this..."

"You really subdued Dugu Bo?"

Song Ye nodded. "Senior Dugu is indeed one of us now."

"Mother, we finally have the combat strength of a Title Douluo!"

"And over the past two days, I went to the Speed Clan and successfully brought them under my command. Our first group of men is now in place as well!"

"What?"

Hearing this, Bibi Dong was even more shocked:

"You have even brought the Speed Clan under your command?!"

"Ye'er, it has only been two or three days!"

"The Speed Clan's clan leader, Bai He, is said to be related to Tang Hao of the Clear Sky Sect."

"How could winning them over possibly be easy? Yet you actually..."

"Gasp!"

At that thought, Bibi Dong instinctively trembled. Her eyes were filled with disbelief.

She had once expected Song Ye's recruitment plan to be a long-term undertaking.

Recruiting every sect and academy would require enormous costs and effort, and success was not even guaranteed.

Yet who could have imagined that, without any help from her,

Song Ye had directly recruited a Title Douluo and a Soul Master clan!

Now, Song Ye had high-level combat strength beneath him, as well as a foundational core!

Even founding a sect outright would not be a problem.

This was simply too astonishing!

Was this something a nine-year-old child could accomplish? Was he even normal?

Seeing Bibi Dong's stunned expression, Song Ye hurriedly explained everything that had happened over the past few days.

After hearing it all, Bibi Dong was completely convinced:

"Ye'er, you are truly destined to become an emperor! And this is only the beginning!"

"Since you are so capable, Mother will not keep anything from you anymore..."

"Actually, Mother came to find you over these past two days because of the Blacksmith Association as well! Right now, the Blacksmith Association is the perfect opportunity for you to win over!!"