Chapter 333: Bai He's Support, Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng
The matter of the four clans merging, suddenly proposed by Yang Wudi, immediately stirred Tai Tan and the other two.
Indeed, if the Four Single Attribute Clans continued to act independently, then because all of them followed the path of extreme specialization, their strengths in their respective domains were outstanding, but their weaknesses were equally obvious.
But if the Four Single Attribute Clans united, then the strengths of each clan could perfectly make up for the weaknesses of the others, forming an exceptionally complete whole.
Furthermore, just as Yang Wudi had said, if the four clans combined their strength, they would have more than a thousand Spirit Masters. That was already a considerable force in the Spirit Master world.
Although they still could not compare to the Upper Three Sects, matching the Four Lower Clans would definitely not be a problem.
With power on par with the Four Lower Clans, if they could then find a reliable and powerful backer who would not suddenly abandon them, Spirit Hall would no longer dare act so recklessly against them.
Thinking of this, Tai Tan and the other two all felt moved by the idea of uniting.
Since they all had the intention to unite, the next step was naturally to discuss the details.
These matters were not suitable to discuss at the front gate, so Yang Wudi invited Tai Tan, Bai He, and Niu Gao back into the Breaking Clan's assembly hall.
As soon as they entered the hall, Tai Tan took the lead and asked, "Old Goat, I agree with your idea of uniting, but how exactly should the merger be handled? And who will be the Clan Master of the new clan?"
Tai Tan's question struck directly at the heart of the matter.
While the union of the Four Single Attribute Clans would indeed greatly increase their strength, if they were to truly merge and establish a new clan, then the position of Clan Master was an issue that could not be avoided.
Which of the four of them would take it?
Even close brothers settle accounts clearly.
Although the four of them were on very good terms, it was still better to make the issue of the Clan Master clear in advance, in case disputes arose later.
So after Tai Tan raised the question, Bai He and Niu Gao also turned to look at Yang Wudi, waiting to hear his answer.
Yang Wudi had clearly already thought this through, so he said without hesitation, "Old Ape, Old Rhino, Old Bai He, we've been old brothers for many years, so I won't beat around the bush."
"I'll say it directly. I want to be the Clan Master."
When Yang Wudi said this, Bai He's expression remained calm.
The Speed Clan had always received help and support from the Breaking Clan.
Among the four of them, his relationship with Yang Wudi was the closest, so he had no particular reaction.
But Tai Tan and Niu Gao both frowned slightly.
The reason was simple. Because the four clans held a gathering every two years, they all understood each other's circumstances quite well.
The Strength Clan, although it had suffered losses during Spirit Hall's attack back then, had not been damaged too heavily, and its later development had been quite good.
At present, the clan had close to three hundred Spirit Masters.
The Defense Clan was only slightly weaker than the Strength Clan, but its development had also been decent, and the clan now had more than two hundred Spirit Masters.
Although the Speed Clan had not suffered too badly during Spirit Hall's attack back then, it lacked a stable way to make a living, which made development very difficult.
Even now, the clan only had just under two hundred Spirit Masters.
Then there was the Breaking Clan.
Although their pharmaceutical skills were excellent and their business was the best among the four, the losses they had suffered during Spirit Hall's attack back then had simply been too severe.
Because of that, they still had not fully recovered, and the number of Spirit Masters in the clan was only a little over one hundred.
So in terms of the number of Spirit Masters, the Strength Clan was the strongest, while the Breaking Clan was the weakest.
After that came the Clan Chiefs' cultivation levels.
Tai Tan of the Strength Clan was Rank 86, Niu Gao of the Defense Clan was Rank 84, Bai He of the Speed Clan was Rank 82, and Yang Wudi of the Breaking Clan was also Rank 82.
In other words, whether in terms of the number of Spirit Masters or the cultivation of the Clan Chiefs, the Strength Clan was the strongest, while the Breaking Clan was the weakest.
Yet now Yang Wudi had directly stated that he wanted to be the Clan Master.
It was only because their relationship was good enough that Tai Tan did not immediately slam the table and leave.
Yang Wudi had obviously anticipated this reaction, so before Tai Tan and Niu Gao could speak, he took out a box and continued, "Of course, I won't take this position for nothing."
"The item inside this box is something I obtained not long ago."
"It is an extremely rare top-grade medicinal ingredient. I originally intended to refine it and use it myself."
"But if the four of us are truly going to merge and establish a new clan, then after I refine it into medicine, I will naturally share it with all of you."
"With this thing, Old Ape, Old Rhino, Old Bai He, you may even have a chance to break through to the Titled Douluo realm in this lifetime."
That was right. What Yang Wudi had taken out were the Ten Thousand Year Ninth Grade Ginseng King roots that Yu Tianlin had given him some time ago.
He was actually willing to part with them.
"This..."
After hearing this, Tai Tan and Niu Gao immediately hesitated.
Both of them understood the Breaking Clan's methods of refining medicine, and they also knew Yang Wudi's temperament. He never made empty boasts.
If the item Yang Wudi had produced really had the possibility of helping them break through to the Titled Douluo realm, then Yang Wudi was indeed paying an enormous price.
It was just that the position of Clan Master...
"Alas."
Just as Tai Tan and Niu Gao were still wavering, Bai He suddenly sighed, then took out a box and handed it to Yang Wudi.
"I support the four clans merging and establishing a new clan."
"I also support Old Goat becoming the Clan Master."
"Since that is the case, let Old Goat refine this thing as well. Once it's made into medicine, we can divide it together."
"Speaking of which, ever since I got this thing, I treated it like the Speed Clan's heirloom and hid it away, afraid that Old Goat might see it."
"I never thought that one day I would personally hand it over to you."
As Bai He spoke, his expression was clearly full of emotion.
Although he was reluctant to part with it, the Breaking Clan really had helped the Speed Clan too much over the years.
Now that Yang Wudi had encountered a problem, and the four clans truly needed to unite, Bai He thought it over and finally took the item out.
"You old bird, so you were hiding something good from me."
Yang Wudi laughed as he cursed, reaching out to take the jade box Bai He handed over.
Although Yang Wudi had not expected Bai He to produce something truly astonishing, the fact that Bai He was willing to support him at this critical moment still made him feel extremely gratified.
After taking the jade box, Yang Wudi opened it.
A refreshing medicinal fragrance instantly spread throughout the hall.
Inside the jade box lay a ginseng root about a foot long.
The entire ginseng was blood-red, with a crystal-clear translucence to it.
On the surface of the ginseng were several obvious raised ridges connected together, forming a pattern that looked just like a soaring five-clawed dragon.
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