In a room on the top floor of the Heavenly Secret Tower's Headquarters.
After Xiao Tian Ce said this, Xiao Qing's impression of Ling Hua changed considerably.
"Third Uncle, are you saying we should keep our guard up around Ling Hua from now on?" Xiao Qing asked quietly.
"No need. He's only Ling Hua. Though he has a few tricks up his sleeve, his strength is ultimately too weak for him to stir up any waves.
"People like him are actually easy to control. They have schemes and ambition, but lack the strength to support that ambition. As long as we keep a firm grip on that point, he'll cooperate with us quite nicely until he gains sufficient strength.
"Besides, don't interfere in the Spirit Clan's internal affairs. Let them be. The more divided the Spirit Clan is internally, the easier they'll be for us to control." Xiao Tian Ce chuckled and waved a hand.
Hearing this, Xiao Qing nodded with a smile. "Third Uncle, I understand. In that case, we'll let the Spirit Clan keep fighting among themselves. They came to offer compensation and form an alliance this time, but I imagine each of them has their own agenda. That's a good thing for us!"
"Hehe, handle it as you see fit, Qing'er. Go attend to your work," Xiao Tian Ce said with a smile.
"Yes, Third Uncle."
Meanwhile, in the Ancient Realm's Meeting Hall.
Within ten days of the Spirit Clan and Stone Clan becoming the Xiao Clan's vassals, the Gu Clan also received the news.
Gu Yuan looked at the Black Smoke King, Gu Lie, and the Three Immortals of the Gu Clan, then said gravely, "The moment the Xiao Clan emerged, they brought the Spirit Clan and Stone Clan into their fold with the speed of