(First update)
"Th-this is too valuable. I can't accept it." Dai Mubai hurriedly waved his hands in refusal.
This was no joke. These were the patriarchs of the Four Great Clans formerly affiliated with the Clear Sky Sect. Every one of them ranked among the strongest Soul Douluos, and if all four joined forces, even a weaker Titled Douluo might not be their match.
In a world where powerhouses like Titled Douluos were still exceedingly rare, these four stood among the best. With their assistance, Dai Mubai would no longer be a dispensable crown prince in the Star Luo Empire. He could even begin building his own circle of officials and implementing policies that benefited the common people.
"Mubai, we're friends. Why stand on ceremony with me?"
Yang Ming slung an arm around Dai Mubai's neck. Seeing the indecision on his face, he smiled and said:
"All this hemming and hawing isn't like the you I know. Besides, aside from assisting you, the four of them have another assignment from the gang leader: to help your Star Luo Empire train an army capable of winning battles and resisting the Spirit Hall Empire's invasion."
Understanding dawned on Dai Mubai. So the Sky-Blasting Gang had this deeper purpose as well.
Although Dai Mubai knew perfectly well that the Sky-Blasting Gang also intended to let the Star Luo Empire wear down the Spirit Hall Empire, this was still, at its core, a mutually beneficial partnership. He could not refuse.
"In that case, thank you, Yang Ming!"
Dai Mubai felt as though a great weight had lifted from his shoulders.
Since Dai Mubai was eager to leave and return to his war-torn homeland, Yang Ming could only arrange a farewell banquet for him and Zhu Zhuqing, inviting all their old friends from Shrek Academy.