The Dugu Manor.
Dugu Bo sat in the pavilion, his gaze fixed on the direction of the courtyard gate.
The footsteps grew louder as they approached, and three figures emerged from the corridor into his field of vision.
Lin Mo walked at the front, with Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling following half a step behind him.
The three of them looked travel-worn, but they all had smiles on their faces.
Dugu Bo looked them up and down, and it was easy to tell from their expressions that the trip had gone quite smoothly.
He stroked his beard, a look of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.
Whether it's Lin Mo, Yanyan, or Lingling, they all have the qualifications to stand on their own.
The children have all grown up!
"Grandfather."
Lin Mo stepped forward and sat down on the stone bench. Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling also sat down next to him.
Dugu Yan rubbed her shoulders and let out a long sigh, "Finally back. After running around outside, it's still so comfortable at home."
Although Ye Lingling didn't speak, a relaxed expression appeared on her face.
Seeing the three of them like this, Dugu Bo smiled and said, "Are you hungry? There's food prepared in the kitchen. Go and eat something first."
"Okay."
Lin Mo responded and got up to follow Dugu Bo towards the dining room.
Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling followed behind, the two women holding hands and whispering to each other.
Inside the dining room, a round table was laden with dishes, steaming hot and emitting a wonderful aroma.
Looking at the table full of dishes, Lin Mo couldn't help but exclaim, "Grandpa, did you make all of this? Your cooking is getting better and better!"
Dugu Bo snorted, but his face showed a hint of sarcasm. "Stop flattering me and sit down to eat."
The three of them sat down.
At Dugu Bo's invitation, the three of them picked up their bowls and chopsticks and began to devour the dishes on the table like a whirlwind.
Dugu Bo sat in the main seat, watching the three of them wolf down their food, his eyes full of smiles.
After finishing his meal, Lin Mo put down his chopsticks, leaned back in his chair, and let out a long sigh.
Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling also put down their bowls and chopsticks, both women with satisfied expressions on their faces.
Dugu Bo picked up his teacup, took a sip, and looked at Lin Mo: "Tell me, how was the trip?"
Lin Mo nodded and recounted his experiences over the past few days:
"It went quite smoothly. I visited Godwind Academy, Blazing Fire Academy, and Skywater Academy. I met with their respective higher-ups and had discussions."
"They have agreed to join the sect I'm about to establish."
Over the next period of time, they will relocate the academy's supplies and personnel to Heaven Dou City in batches, just like the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Dugu Bo nodded slightly, but quickly frowned. "Where is the place?"
"We need a suitable place to settle so many people. With so many people from the Four Elements School moving here, they need somewhere to stay."
Lin Mo smiled slightly, "I've already prepared for this question."
Dugu Bo raised an eyebrow. "Oh?"
Lin Mo explained, "Didn't Xue Qinghe allocate a piece of land within Heaven Dou City for me to build my royal palace?"
Dugu Bo nodded; of course he knew about this.
The mansion of the One-Character Prince Equal to the Emperor is grand in scale and located in a prime location within Heaven Dou City. Construction has already begun.
Lin Mo continued, "That area is perfect as the new sect's headquarters."
"Moreover, it's currently under construction, so the Four Elements Academy can relocate there directly, choosing a place they like to build their new base according to their preferences."
"That place is big enough to accommodate them all."
After listening, Dugu Bo's eyes flashed with approval.
"That's a good idea. The location is readily available, and with the Prince's name involved, it will be convenient for them to settle down."
He stroked his beard and said with a sigh, "With this, your sect can be considered to have taken shape."
"You little rascal, you've certainly made the most of Xue Qinghe's reward."
Lin Mo nodded without replying.
Immediately, as if remembering something, Dugu Bo suddenly said, "Oh right, Xue Qinghe came by not long ago."
Lin Mo was taken aback, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes.
What is he doing here?
Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling also looked at Dugu Bo, their faces showing goodwill.
Dugu Bo stroked his beard with a playful expression and said, " Xue Qinghe came here to express his praise for your recent actions One-Character Prince Equal to the Emperor."
Upon hearing this, not only Lin Mo, but also Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling showed surprise on their faces.
Praise?
According to Xue Qinghe, he is very satisfied with your recent efforts to persuade the Four Elements Academy to join your cause.
"And he praised it highly."
At this point, Dugu Bo's tone became somewhat strange.
"But..."
He paused, a hint of exasperation in his voice. " Xue Qinghe seems to have misunderstood something about your behavior."
Lin Mo raised an eyebrow slightly. "A misunderstanding?"
Dugu Bo nodded. "He seems to think that you're doing this for the Heaven Dou Empire, helping the empire to win over those who are difficult to win over and who are aligned with the empire."
After he finished speaking, the dining room fell silent for a moment.
Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling exchanged a glance, both with strange expressions on their faces.
Lin Mo was stunned for a moment, then sighed deeply, "Since that's the case, let him make the best of a bad situation."
His tone was helpless, but a smile flashed in his eyes, "Anyway, the title of ' One-Character Prince Equal to the Emperor' that I have now was forced upon me by him, so I might as well use it."
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo couldn't help but stand up as well.
"You little rascal, you've got a good plan."
After laughing, Dugu Bo's expression turned serious, and he continued to ask, "Besides the Four Elements Academy, are there any other entities you'd like to recruit?"
Lin Mo nodded.
"Have."
He looked at Dugu Bo and slowly said, " The Breaking Clan."
Upon hearing this name from Lin Mo, both Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling looked completely bewildered.
They had never heard of this clan.
On the contrary, Dugu Bo's face showed an expression of "I knew it."
He stroked his beard, nodded thoughtfully, and said, " The Breaking Clan... is not a bad choice."
Lin Mo looked at the two women and saw that they looked blank. He explained, " The Breaking Clan was originally one of the Four Single-Attribute Clans affiliated with the Clear Sky Sect."
The clan's inherited Martial Soul is the Soul Breaking Spear, and its members are Soul Master with a single attack attribute.
He paused, then continued, "But they weren't very lucky. After the Spirit Hall clashed with Clear Sky Douluo Tang Hao, the Clear Sky Sect chose to expel Tang Hao from the sect and then went into seclusion."
" The Four Single-Attribute Clans that are affiliated with the Clear Sky Sect — the Breaking Clan, the Defense Clan, the Speed Clan, and the Strength Clan —have also suffered considerable repercussions because of the Clear Sky Sect."
" The Breaking Clan, in particular, suffered heavy losses and was severely weakened by the Snipe Shot from the Spirit Hall. They have not yet fully recovered."
At this point, Lin Mo looked at Dugu Bo.
According to my information, the Breaking Clan, under the leadership of their patriarch Yang Wudi, has settled in Star Luo City.
Their means of livelihood is the medicine they concoct themselves.
"Drug?"
Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan blinked simultaneously, catching the key word.
Lin Mo nodded.
"Yes, medicine. The Breaking Clan excels at medicine making, and their patriarch, Yang Wudi, is a top expert in this field."
Dugu Yan's tone carried a hint of confusion.
"Pharmaceutical manufacturing? Could it be that Yang Wudi is more skilled in this area than Grandpa and Grandpa Ye?"
Lin Mo shook his head.
"No the same."
He explained, "As the saying goes, everyone has their own expertise. In terms of knowledge about medicine and medicinal herbs alone, neither my grandfather nor my teacher can compare to this Yang Wudi."
"Although Grandpa also used medicine, it was mainly because he was researching poisons, and he only learned about medicine incidentally."
"The same goes for the teacher. He didn't specialize in pharmaceutical research; he only dabbled in this area because of the needs of his medical research."
"But Yang Wudi is different. The Breaking Clan has made a living by making medicine for generations, and he himself has been obsessed with this for decades."
In this respect, there are very few people on the entire continent who can compare to him.
Dugu Yan nodded thoughtfully.
At this moment, Dugu Bo stroked his beard and spoke.
"According to you, because of past conflicts, it's impossible for the Spirit Hall to win over the Breaking Clan."
He looked at Lin Mo, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.
"There is a possibility of them siding with the two great empires. If you were to step forward and don the banner of the Heaven Dou Empire, there's a considerable chance of winning them over."
"However, the key issue lies with Yang Wudi, the patriarch of the Breaking Clan. According to you, he seems to be extremely obsessed with medicine making."
He paused, then looked at Lin Mo, "If you want to win him over, you could try starting from this angle."
Lin Mo chuckled, "Grandpa is wrong. For me, winning over the Breaking Clan is even more difficult than winning over the Four Elements Academy."
He then asked, "So when do you plan to set off for the Star Luo Empire?"
Lin Mo pondered for a moment, "I've been traveling a lot lately, so let's rest for a couple of days before setting off."
Dugu Bo nodded, his tone tinged with regret, "Perfect, then we'll set off in a couple of days. But I won't be able to go with you this time."
"Those people from the Star Luo Empire were terrified by me last time. If I were to reappear within the Star Luo Empire's territory, it would likely backfire on what you're about to do."
Lin Mo expressed his understanding.
He was naturally aware that Dugu Bo had gone alone to the Star Luo Empire's palace to demand an explanation from the Star Luo Emperor.
After that incident, Dugu Bo's notoriety, or rather his infamy, in the Star Luo Empire far surpassed that of Dugu Bo One-Character Prince Equal to the Emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire.
If Dugu Bo were to set foot on the territory of the Star Luo Empire again, the Star Luo Imperial Family would likely be in an uproar.
Lin Mo said softly, "Grandpa, don't worry, I can go by myself this time. I know what I'm doing."
Dugu Bo nodded, then quickly added, "By the way, Old Ye's research has yielded some results. You can take a look when you have some free time these next couple of days."