Chapter 82: Yang Wudi's Persuasion, the Joining of the Min Clan
"Alright, Old White Bird, this isn't the place to talk—let's go back and drink! Let's go!"
Yang Wudi laughed heartily, pulling Bai He along while shouting back,
"Come on! Good wine and good food, bring it all out! Today, I'm drinking with Old White Bird until we're drunk—hahaha!"
Soon, the table was filled with an array of delicacies: steamed venison, braised bear paws, roast chicken, roast duck, spicy rabbit, and all kinds of fish and meat. The most precious part? They were all spirit beast meat!
Alongside the rich food were fine wines of all kinds, and the aroma quickly filled the room.
Looking at the extravagant feast and breathing in the rich scent of alcohol, Bai He swallowed hard, thinking to himself:
Looks like this old goat has been living well these past years. Maybe… he really can help the Min Clan.
He sighed inwardly. Among the four single-attribute clans, the Min Clan was having the hardest time. The Power Clan excelled at forging; the Defense Clan specialized in construction; the Po Clan mastered medicine refinement. All three could sustain themselves.
But the Min Clan? They specialized in reconnaissance and intelligence gathering—skills only useful during wartime. Moreover, the soul masters of the Min Clan had no combat power; their specialty was evasion.
That was the root of their struggle. If they had any combat ability, they could've at least hunted spirit beasts in the forest for income.
But without that, they had long relied on the help of the other three clans. Of them, the Po Clan's medicinal refining was renowned across the continent, and Yang Wudi had always supported the Min Clan.
As they drank and talked, Yang Wudi explained the details of how he came to join the Star Luo Empire. He repeatedly mentioned the name of Crown Prince Davis, which left a deep impression on both Bai He and Bai Chenxiang.
After several rounds of drinks, Yang Wudi noticed that Bai He still looked troubled. He set down his glass and sighed.
"Old White Bird, let's not beat around the bush. You didn't come here just to visit me, did you?"
"Haha, Old Goat, you got me." Bai He gave a bitter smile and nodded. "You're right. Life for the Min Clan has only gotten harder. I came this time hoping you could help us again."
"Hahaha! That's no problem. After all, I have strong backing now. The old saying is true: it's good to seek shade under a big tree."
Yang Wudi took out a soul tool and handed it to Bai He.
"There's one million gold soul coins in here. That should help you through the worst of it."
"Old Goat… are you serious?"
Bai He's eyes widened. He was stunned, unable to catch his breath for a moment.
With only just over a hundred members remaining in the Min Clan, a million gold soul coins was more than enough to sustain them for over a decade.
"Of course I'm serious. We're brothers," Yang Wudi said with a smile. Then, his face turned serious.
"But Old White Bird, borrowing money everywhere isn't a long-term solution. The Min Clan needs to find a way to survive on its own."
"Alas… I know that, but what can our clan really do? We're only skilled at gathering intelligence and delivering messages—things only useful in times of war…"
As soon as he said the word war, Bai He's eyes lit up. He turned to Yang Wudi, stunned.
"Wait… Are you suggesting we join the Star Luo Empire like you did?"
Bai He had lived in the Star Luo Empire for years. He knew that it was a warlike nation, full of brave and fierce people.
If it weren't for the Spirit Hall's restraint, the Star Luo Empire likely would've launched expansion wars long ago.
To such war-driven people, the Min Clan's abilities would be invaluable—after all, intelligence could determine the outcome of a battle.
Take Ju and Ghost Douluo's raid on the Alchemist Association, for instance. Had they known in advance that those black-clothed warriors were full of explosives, they never would've made a move. That's the value of intelligence.
"Exactly." Yang Wudi nodded.
"His Highness the Crown Prince has treated me with kindness, the soldiers of the empire saved my life, and the Retired Emperor helped me capture Ju Douluo.
The Star Luo Empire has been nothing but good to me. As a general of the empire, I must return the favor.
The Spirit Hall fears the four single-attribute clans joining Star Luo, which is why they sent two Titled Douluo to assassinate me. In that case, why not go all-in and bring all four clans into the empire?
With our help, the Star Luo Empire's strength will rise further, and its chances of victory in a future war with the Spirit Hall will increase significantly."
After a pause, Yang Wudi added,
"More importantly, this is a chance for your Min Clan to thrive again. I know you've suffered all these years. But if you join Star Luo, your clan's suffering could finally end. So—what do you think?"
"…Old Goat, your words make sense."
Looking at the lavish table, Bai He could see that Yang Wudi was being well cared for by the Star Luo Empire. Maybe joining wouldn't be such a bad idea after all.
"Alright, I'll agree to join the Star Luo Empire. I just don't know if the Emperor will accept us."
"Hahaha! That's the spirit!" Yang Wudi laughed.
"Don't worry—if the Emperor doesn't accept you, just go to His Highness the Crown Prince. He's always eager to find talent. Once he hears you want to join, he'll welcome you with open arms.
We'll go see him tomorrow. Let me tell you—His Highness the Crown Prince is the number one genius in the Star Luo Empire. Do you know? He's only 20 years old, but already a level 56 Soul King, and his fourth soul ring is at the ten-thousand-year level. Even Poison Douluo Dugu Bo is friends with him…"
Yang Wudi kept bragging, growing more excited, while Bai He grew more and more shocked.
A 20-year-old Soul King with a ten-thousand-year fourth ring? That's an unmatched talent in the entire Douluo Continent, not just in Star Luo.
And if he's friends with Poison Douluo, then doesn't the Star Luo Empire now have three Titled Douluo on their side?
With that kind of power, Bai He realized—joining the Star Luo Empire might really change the fate of the Min Clan.
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The next morning, Yang Wudi took Bai He and Bai Chenxiang to the Crown Prince's Mansion.
At the same time, Davis, who had been cultivating all night, was just beginning his day's training. He had to break through to level 60 as soon as possible.
Just as he was meditating, Li Hu entered and said that Yang Wudi had arrived.
Davis stopped his cultivation and, along with Zhu Zhuyun, went to meet him.
Having read the anime and the original novel, Davis instantly recognized the two people beside Yang Wudi—Bai He and Bai Chenxiang.
Wait, aren't these Bai He and Bai Chenxiang? Why are they here? Are they coming to join me?
Davis could tell—Yang Wudi wouldn't have brought them here for nothing.
"Your subordinate Yang Wudi pays respects to His Highness the Crown Prince! And to Her Highness the Crown Princess!"
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