"Oh, Madam Yue fell seriously ill? How is she?"
As soon as Lin Rong returned to Heaven Dou City, he received this news.
"Reporting to you, sir," a nearby attendant replied.
"The specific details are unknown, but all we know is that Moon Xuan's court etiquette classes have been suspended and have not yet resumed."
"Therefore, rumors are circulating that Madam Yue is gravely ill this time."
"Gravely ill? Of course, she'd be gravely ill!" Lin Rong understood the reason behind it all very quickly.
Losing two brothers in such a short period, one of whom was the person she deeply loved, any normal person like Tang Yuehua would have been overcome with grief and fallen ill.
Lin Rong didn't dwell on this matter and calmly instructed the attendant, "Pass on my orders: have Dugu Bo and the Dragon Duke and Snake Dowager come see me immediately."
"Yes, subordinate understands," the attendant replied, acknowledging the order and immediately retreating.
Half a day later.
The manor's main residence, the reception hall.
Dugu Bo, Meng Shu, and Chao Tianxiang were gathered there, sitting in chairs and waiting for Lin Rong to speak.
"Three hundred miles east of Heaven Dou City lies a mountain range, and deep within this mountain range, the Clear Sky Sect, once known as the number one sect in the world, has been in seclusion."
Lin Rong's voice was steady and melodious, echoing throughout the spacious reception hall. What he said next caused the faces of the three to turn solemn.
Each of you go back and prepare yourselves. Tomorrow, you will accompany me to that mountain range to *destroy* the Clear Sky Sect and cut off the inheritance of your Tang family!
Destroy the Clear Sky Sect!
These five words echoed incessantly in the minds of the three, making them believe they had misheard.
Among the three, Dugu Bo was the first to break the silence, voicing the question they all had:
"Sir, we were developing well, why are we suddenly targeting the Clear Sky Sect?"
"The Clear Sky Sect has at least five Soul Douluo sect elders, as well as the brothers Tang Hao and Tang Xiao, who are Titled Douluo. It's truly not a wise move for us to confront the Clear Sky Sect head-on right now."
Moreover, even if we were to attack, the timing is too rushed. Also, are the few of us enough to eradicate the Clear Sky Sect?
"What?" Lin Rong retorted to Dugu Bo, his commanding voice laced with Soul Power and mental power, even carrying Dragon Might.
The vast Dragon Might made the three sitting in their chairs tremble from the depths of their hearts.
This was not a matter of strength, but purely the absolute suppression of a lower-tier Martial Soul by a superior one.
"You call yourself the number one poison Spirit Master in the world, yet you can't even deal with some trash mobs?"
"You must understand that besides those five sect elders, the rest of the Clear Sky Sect are nothing but chickens and dogs."
"You don't need to deal with those five elders. You only need to eliminate everyone else besides the five elders of the Clear Sky Sect. Do you have a problem with that?"
Only need to deal with some trash mobs?
Dugu Bo's mind worked quickly, his eyes darting around. He immediately replied, "Sir, you should have said so earlier. Below the Soul Douluo level, no matter how many there are, I won't put them in my sights. As long as my innate potent poison is unleashed, they will all be finished."
With Dugu Bo's issue resolved, Meng Shu, who had been sitting by the side, couldn't help but ask, "Sir, have you forgotten about the brothers Tang Hao and Tang Xiao? They are both Titled Douluo."
"Our Dragon Snake Combination can barely contend with Titled Douluo, how can we take their lives?"
Lin Rong smiled ambiguously at this, saying calmly, "Do you know why Tang Yuehua suddenly became seriously ill?"
This question left Meng Shu somewhat confused, but Dugu Bo understood something. His emerald pupils widened instantly, disbelieving the guess in his heart.
However, Lin Rong's answer soon confirmed his suspicion.
"It's because her two biological brothers are gone, which is why she was overcome with grief and fell ill."
"How could two dead people appear on the list of personnel for this *annihilation* operation?"
Seeing the incredulous expressions of the Dragon Duke and Snake Dowager couple, Lin Rong continued, For this raid on the Clear Sky Sect, I don't have high demands for you two. Among the five elders of the Clear Sky Sect, you only need to kill the two with the weakest cultivation!
"The remaining four elders will be handled by myself and Uncle Yu."
After speaking, Lin Rong took out three Spirit Bones in front of the three of them to ensure they would exert their full strength in tomorrow's raid on the Clear Sky Sect.
"Spirit Bones! Ten Thousand Year Spirit Bones!"
Three exclamations sounded almost simultaneously, their gazes unanimously fixed on the three dazzling Spirit Bones suspended in mid-air.
An expression of extreme desire appeared on their faces, wishing they could get their hands on those three Spirit Bones immediately.
"These three Ten Thousand Year Spirit Bones are your rewards for participating in the subjugation of the Clear Sky Sect."
Seeing their reaction, Lin Rong said very calmly, "A forty-four thousand year Left Arm Bone, obtained from Tang Hao, is your reward, Dugu Bo."
"The remaining two Spirit Bones both come from the thirty-three-thousand-year-old Green Wood Twin Lotus."
"One is a Left Leg Bone, and the other is a Right Leg Bone, and they originate from the same source. They are rewards belonging to you two as a couple."
"However..." Lin Rong said, his tone suddenly shifting.
"The mission for you two is not heavy, so whether you receive one or two Spirit Bones depends on your performance in tomorrow's encirclement battle."
Among the two of them, Meng Shu was the first to react. He reluctantly shifted his gaze away from the Spirit Bones and replied with determination:
"My lord, please rest assured. In tomorrow's battle, my wife and I will do our utmost and will never disappoint you."
The effects of the three Ten Thousand Year Spirit Bones were significant, instantly filling the three of them with motivation, which was exactly the effect Lin Rong desired.
If you want the horse to run, you have to feed it grass.
He was not like Bibi Dong, who didn't even understand the most basic way of managing subordinates and only used force.
"Alright, that's all for today. Go back and prepare well. We will gather outside Heaven Dou City at the Mao hour tomorrow, don't be late."
As he spoke, Lin Rong put away the three Spirit Bones suspended in mid-air and waved for the three of them to leave first.
After the three of them left, Lin Rong turned to the old butler and said:
"Grandpa Yu, you should also get some rest early. Tomorrow's encirclement of the Clear Sky Sect won't necessarily be easy."
"At this time, it's possible that one or two of the Clear Sky Sect's five elders have already broken through to become Titled Douluo."
"If, in their desperation, they fight you with all their might, it's still possible they could seriously injure you."
"Therefore, when fighting those Clear Sky Sect elders tomorrow, Grandpa Yu, you must pay special attention to this point and not give them a chance to get close."
The old butler listened quietly and replied with a gentle smile:
"Young master, please don't worry, this old servant understands."
"It's getting late, young master. You should also get some rest."
"Also, the weather has turned to autumn. Remember to cover yourself properly with your bedding when you sleep at night, young master, lest you catch a cold."
"I know, Grandpa Yu," Lin Rong replied with a hint of helplessness.
"It's not like I got cold after kicking off my covers just once when I was a child. It's been so long, you don't need to nag me every autumn!"
"Besides, ever since I awakened my Martial Soul, when have you ever seen me catch a cold?"
"Young master, you can't say that."
The old butler bent down, reached out to stroke his young master's head, and said in a gentle and calm tone:
"As the butler of the Duke's mansion, there are some things you may not care about, but this old servant cannot afford to be negligent."
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