Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng, Arrogant Yang Wudi!

The Strength Clan's reception hall.

The agreed-upon time was noon.

But Bai He hadn't slept all night and arrived as soon as dawn broke.

He waited from early morning until noon, pacing back and forth in the Strength Clan's reception hall. Out of nervousness, he unconsciously used Extreme Speed out of habit.

The reception hall was filled with afterimages as a figure moved like a phantom, constantly weaving through.

And all of this happened silently.

By 11:30 AM, Bai He finally met Lin Xiao.

He squinted his eyes and looked at Lin Xiao.

The name Fire Phoenix was already famous throughout the continent, but this was Bai He's first time seeing him in person.

His hair was maple red, like a burning autumn maple. His face was so handsome it seemed otherworldly. His posture was tall and straight, exuding a noble aura like a snow lotus in a frozen plain.

Yet, a hint of gentleness in his eyes and brows was like a soft breeze brushing the face.

Most importantly.

As Lin Xiao approached.

Bai He felt his Martial Soul tremble. It wasn't just the fear of Martial Soul Suppression; he could even feel a trace of… excitement from his Martial Soul?

Like a subject meeting their king, all birds bowing to the phoenix.

Bai He suddenly understood.

This might be the most crucial moment of his life, determining the future of the Agility Clan and the Sharp-tailed Swallow Martial Soul.

His anxiety since morning was a reminder of fate.

"Bai He pays his respects to the Master!"

Master?!

Lin Xiao was somewhat surprised.

Titan, who was beside him, was even more astonished.

He knew his old friend's temperament. While seemingly gentle, he was extremely proud.

He would never do something like bowing down immediately.

What was happening today?

Bai He ignored the surprise of Lin Xiao and Titan.

He took a deep breath and took out a pure white jade case from his embrace. It was about a foot and a half long and half a foot wide, lustrous all over, carved from the finest mutton-fat jade.

"This is the greatest treasure of our Agility Clan, the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng!"

"I present it to the Master today. Please accept it."

Lin Xiao did not immediately accept the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng.

He looked at Bai He, his heart stirred, and his Phoenix Martial Soul Avatar manifested.

Following that, Bai He's Martial Soul also involuntarily appeared.

The phantom image of the Sharp-tailed Swallow Martial Soul appeared for a moment, but it circled around Lin Xiao excitedly.

"Phoenix Bloodline?"

Lin Xiao thought of a possibility.

In his Sea of Consciousness, Feng Yu's voice was lazy.

Ordinary Martial Souls, even top-tier ones, would at most cause Martial Soul Suppression towards a *trash Martial Soul*. They wouldn't cause a situation like yours. This proves that the Phoenix Bloodline within you has reached a certain level of richness. Any avian Martial Soul with a bit of substance can sense your aura.

"The saying 'all birds bow to the phoenix,' is it just a saying?"

Lin Xiao nodded slightly.

He took the jade case handed over by Bai He and opened it, releasing a clear fragrance.

Inside the jade box lay a blood-red ginseng, over a foot long. It was crystal clear, like red crystal. Raised and connected on the ginseng's surface, it formed a special pattern, resembling a five-clawed dragon soaring through the nine heavens.

Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng!

Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng was naturally Grade 8. A Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng that had grown for ten thousand years became Grade 9, equivalent to a celestial ginseng that had grown for a hundred thousand years.

This Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng was over five thousand years old, already at Grade 8.5.

Even Lin Xiao felt a desire to devour it. He closed the jade case and stored the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng in the Azure Water Jade.

"I already know the purpose of Clan Head Bai He's visit."

"The Agility Clan is renowned for its speed, unrivaled in the world. Furthermore, they are as light as swallows, moving silently, able to enter dangerous situations alone, treating perilous terrain as nothing."

"I welcome the Agility Clan's joining us."

Upon hearing this, Bai He's face showed emotion.

Lin Xiao wasn't just flattering them; he genuinely understood the Agility Clan, and his acceptance of them was absolutely sincere!

That was enough!

Lin Xiao continued, "Clan Leader Bai He has gifted me a great treasure, but my acceptance of the Agility Clan is not for any treasure. Does Clan Leader Bai He have any requests?"

"I will do my best to satisfy them."

Bai He shook his head.

"Your Master is a young hero, unparalleled in history. His future is bound to soar, reaching great heights! For my Agility Clan to be able to follow Your Master and catch a glimpse of the scenery in the highest heavens is enough."

Lin Xiao found Bai He more and more agreeable as he looked at him.

He said, "You may refuse, but I cannot fail to give."

"Henceforth, the Agility Clan's resource allocation will be the same as the Strength Clan's."

Bai He quickly protested, "Your Master, you cannot!"

"The Strength Clan still has forging to generate wealth, but my Agility Clan does not engage in production. How can we enjoy the same treatment as the Strength Clan?"

Lin Xiao suspected Bai He was deliberately trying to curry favor with him.

And he had succeeded.

Perhaps it was because following the Clear Sky Sect had been too difficult, or for some other reason, but Lin Xiao found that these subordinates of his had low demands and were easily satisfied, much like well-trained little wives.

Lin Xiao waved his hand.

"The Agility Clan isn't doing nothing."

"This matter is settled."

Bai He was almost overwhelmed with gratitude.

And just a few days later, he would regret his current decision.

He regretted why he hadn't abandoned the darkness for the light sooner!

Only by following the right master did he realize how monstrous and vampiric the Clear Sky Sect was.

Providing resources?

It was a miracle the Clear Sky Sect had even lightly bled its four subordinate sects!

...

Lin Xiao took his seat at the head of the table.

Bai He and Titan sat on either side of him.

Lin Xiao inquired, "Right, I have something I wish to ask both clan leaders. I am very interested in the Breaking Clan's alchemy. What kind of person is their clan leader, Yang Wudi?"

Upon hearing this, both Titan and Bai He looked troubled.

Bai He's face showed hesitation, and he gave a bitter smile.

"Yang Wudi is extremely obsessed with alchemy and considers it the foundation of the Breaking Clan's heritage. It is absolutely impossible for him to pass it on."

"If we were to use force... setting aside the fact that Yang Wudi's personality is far prouder than mine, and he would rather break than yield, even if it meant ruin, he alone can contend with a Titled Douluo while being a Soul Douluo. The offensive power of his Breaking Soul Spear is only slightly inferior to the Clear Sky Hammer."

Titan, standing nearby, also expressed difficulty.

"Master, among our single-attribute four great sects, the Breaking Clan has the strongest power and is in a better situation than us, unlike the Strength Clan and Agility Clan who are in dire straits."

It seemed that no matter the time or place, alchemy was always incredibly sought after.

The Breaking Clan was likely far wealthier than it appeared.

Bai He cautiously said, "Yang Wudi is a defiant individual. Abandoned by the Clear Sky Sect, besides Spirit Hall, his most hated entity is the Clear Sky Sect, even Tang Hao..."

Extremely defiant people seemed to have difficulty becoming qualified subordinates.

Lin Xiao fell into thought.

After a moment, he raised his head and said, "We can try."

"A person's pride always has limits."

"The prouder a person is, the more they revere strength. Otherwise, why would the Breaking Clan have attached themselves to the Clear Sky Sect?"

As he spoke, Lin Xiao performed his Martial Soul Avatar, revealing the seven soul rings behind him.

Black! Black! Black! Black! Black! Black! Red!

Except for the sixth soul ring, which was slightly concealed.

Lin Xiao displayed his strength without reservation.

His calm voice echoed out.

"I'm not afraid of the arrogant, because very few people are qualified to be arrogant in front of me."

Bai He and Titan were deeply shocked.

The two were dumbfounded, their minds reeling.

For a moment, they were speechless, their mouths agape, unable to utter a word

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