Hearing this, his mother, Niu Jinfeng, suddenly spoke up. "Son, do you think your maternal grandfather dotes on you?"
"Mom, Grandpa treats me pretty well."
"Then could you tell your grandpa the secret about whale rubber?"
Yang Podi thought for a moment. "Mom, although whale rubber works well, its effects are only particularly good the first time you take it. It isn't some great secret. There's no problem telling Grandpa. But it'd be best not to tell anyone else, or the price of whale rubber will shoot up, and we won't even be able to buy any ourselves."
After hearing this, his father, Yang Zhentian, and his mother, Niu Jinfeng, both nodded.
The next day was the gathering of the Four Single-Attribute Clans, as well as a joint celebration of the Breaking Clan's official relocation. From then on, the Breaking Clan could be considered a modest power in its own right.
The Breaking Clan sent four people to the gathering that day: Yang Wudi, Yang Wushuang, Yang Zhentian, and Yang Podi. Each of the other three clans also sent three or four people. The Strength Clan's patriarch, Tai Tan, attended with his son, Tai Nuo, and grandson, Tai Long. Bai He of the Speed Clan attended with his son and grandson, though neither had a name in the original novel. The Defense Clan's patriarch, Niu Gao, attended with his son and grandson.
Naturally, his mother, Niu Jinfeng, attended too. Her main role was to take the four children off to play.
The four children were close in age, and spending more time together would make communication between the four clans easier in the future. After all, in a certain sense, the Four Single-Attribute Clans were a small alliance. Only by joining forces could they deal with all kinds of problems.
Unexpectedly, all four children were actually five years old. The Speed Clan's child was called Bai Xiaofei, while the Defense Clan's child was called Niu Meng.
Going by their birth dates, Yang Podi was the oldest, Niu Meng was second, Tai Long was third, and Bai Xiaofei was fourth. Since the four were close in age and had somewhat similar family backgrounds, they actually got along quite well.
Comparing them, however, Yang Podi felt that Niu Meng sounded a little simple when he spoke. Tai Long had a good personality and was rather forthright, while Bai Xiaofei was comparatively attentive to details.
After the gathering ended, his mother, Niu Jinfeng, even took his maternal grandfather aside to discuss something in private. It was probably about whale rubber's special effects. By the time they finished, Niu Gao was holding Yang Podi and praising him nonstop, looking very much as though he intended to snatch his little grandson away.
Meanwhile, Yang Zhentian also sought out his own father, Yang Wudi.
"Dad, my Soul Power has reached rank 72."
Yang Wudi looked at his son. "Good, Zhentian. There's been so much going on lately, yet you've still managed to cultivate diligently. If I hand the Breaking Clan over to you in the future, I'll be able to rest easy."
Yang Zhentian shook his head. "Dad, I reckon I should be able to reach rank 73 in a month at most."
Hearing this, Yang Wudi grew serious. "Son, although the clan is under great pressure right now, you still need to advance step by step. You mustn't use any method that exhausts your potential to raise your Soul Power."
Yang Zhentian was speechless. In the end, he could only explain the matter of whale rubber to his father in detail.
After hearing him out, Yang Wudi's face was also solemn. "Son, can you be certain of all this? Are whale rubber's effects really that good?"
"Dad, how could I possibly lie to you about something this important? After taking whale rubber, Jinfeng has also reached rank 64, and her cultivation speed has increased quite a bit too."
Yang Wudi looked his son over. "So this is why rumors spread a while ago that you couldn't perform? You used that excuse to buy whale rubber?"
Yang Zhentian was speechless again. "Dad, whale rubber works so well that I just stocked up on some ahead of time. Your grandson will need it in the future too."
"Then why didn't you say anything before the gathering of the Four Single-Attribute Clans?"
"Although our single-attribute clans are very close, after this incident with the Clear Sky Sect, I realized we can't place too much trust in anyone. That's why I deliberately kept quiet. But Jinfeng probably told my father-in-law, Niu Gao, yesterday."
"Son, it seems you've truly grown a great deal after the Clear Sky Sect war. We trusted the Clear Sky Sect too much in the past, and that's why we suffered such devastating losses this time."
"Let's do this, son. The clan still has a hundred things waiting to be rebuilt. Let's discuss the whale rubber with the elders. That will help our clan develop in the future."
And so, Yang Wudi once again convened a meeting of the clan's elders. Everyone was astonished to hear the news. They had never expected whale rubber to have such an effect.
Many of them couldn't help recalling the rumors about Yang Zhentian from a while back, inwardly grumbling, That little brat Yang Zhentian only told us about something this good now. He even threw away his reputation for this whale rubber. Ruthless enough.
Yang Wudi stopped their discussion. "There are two matters we need to pay particular attention to now. First, no outsider beyond our Breaking Clan may learn the secret of whale rubber's effects. Although my in-law, Niu Gao, already knows, I'll speak with him to ensure both clans keep it confidential."
"Second, whale rubber is still fairly expensive. I may have to trouble you to make a trip to Vast Sea City, Second Brother. Whale rubber is easier to buy there, and both its quality and price are much better than in Heaven Dou City. But you must be sure to keep this secret."
After hearing Patriarch Yang Wudi's words, everyone present pledged that they would absolutely keep this secret. If any juniors needed to take whale rubber later, they would also report it to the clan beforehand.
Immediately afterward, everyone present looked at Yang Zhentian. This bastard had secretly bought quite a bit of whale rubber on the market a while ago, using his personal physical problems as an excuse. Could he bring it out first to improve the clan's strength?
In the end, Yang Wushuang spoke up. "Nephew, why don't you lend us the whale rubber you bought so we can test its effects? That'll also help when I go to Vast Sea City to buy some. I'll return it to you once I've bought it."
Yang Zhentian was speechless. What the hell did buying whale rubber have to do with trying it beforehand? But the man was his second uncle, so he couldn't very well argue. In the end, he could only take out the few pieces of whale rubber he had on him, pained at parting with them.
Looking at the whale rubber Yang Zhentian produced, everyone couldn't help inwardly grumbling again, You bastard, can you really not get it up? You actually bought this much, and the age and size all look very good.
In the end, Yang Zhentian still put in a good word for his son. "My son, Yang Podi, discovered these effects of whale rubber by chance while consulting ancient texts."
Upon hearing this, everyone present hastened to praise Yang Podi.
"I've always thought Podi was clever, ever since he was little. His future will surely be boundless."
"Everyone in our Breaking Clan likes refining medicine. At last, we've produced someone who likes reading."
"Podi has made a considerable contribution to the clan this time. We must find a chance to commend him."
Yang Wushuang even said, "Nephew, don't worry. Once Podi grows up, I'll definitely support him becoming our Breaking Clan's young patriarch."
Yang Zhentian was quite pleased to hear what they said, but he kept feeling that something wasn't right.
Wait, they're supporting my son as young patriarch? Then what am I?