Although the other clans in the Wolf Fang County heard the words of the Northern Sage Academy's representative and were prepared to cause trouble, everyone knew that the Northern Sage Academy was already a thing of the past. They had their own plans in their hearts. Even if they were obedient on the surface, it didn't mean that they would actually help the Northern Sage Academy.
The difference between the Wan Clan and the other clans was that they weren't that ambitious. The other clans wanted to leave a good impression on the Northern Sage Academy because they knew that the Northern Sage Academy would return one day. Therefore, for their own benefits and for the sake of the Northern Sage Academy's reputation, they didn't contact Zhao Hai right away. They even planned to join forces with the Wan Clan to give Zhao Hai the cold shoulder for a few days. Maybe they could cause some trouble and force Zhao Hai to agree to some of their conditions.
However, they didn't expect that the Wan Clan wasn't on the same side as them. In the Wan Clan's view, it would be difficult for the Northern Sage Academy to return to the Northern Sage Continent. As long as the Freedom Alliance had a Great God like Zhao Hai, not to mention the Northern Sage Academy, even the Nine Great Sects would have to step aside.
Instead of threatening the Freedom Alliance at this time, they might as well use this opportunity to stand on the Freedom Alliance's side. Even if they couldn't obtain any benefits, they could at least keep their current position.
Before Wan Rong decided to do this, he had a certain understanding of Zhao Hai and the Black Tiger Gang's style of doing things. He was very clear that whether it was Zhao Hai or the Black Tiger Gang, they weren't good people.
Moreover, the Black Tiger Gang had another characteristic, and that was that they would seek revenge for the smallest grievance. Don't think that the Black Tiger Gang was a magnanimous gang. As long as someone offended them, they wouldn't have a good ending.
It was precisely because he knew this that Wan Rong decided to contact the Black Tiger Gang instead of threatening them to gain more benefits. In his opinion, if the Black Tiger Gang wanted to control the entire Northern Sacred Province, they would have to eliminate some of the existing forces of the Northern Sacred Province and then move a portion of the Freedom Alliance's forces into the Northern Sacred Province. Only then would the Black Tiger Gang truly control the Northern Sacred Province.
He didn't want to be wiped out by the Black Tiger Gang, so he would rather keep his current position. However, Wan Rong didn't expect Zhao Hai to be so generous. Not only did he allow Wan Hua to join the Black Tiger Gang, he also gave him potions that could increase his strength. One must know that Wan Rong wasn't young anymore. If he was still in the Nascent Soul Stage, then he wouldn't be able to reach the Transcending Tribulation Stage in his lifetime. However, listening to Zhao Hai's words, Wan Rong could drink the potions and reach the Transcending Tribulation Stage in less than a month. For Wan Rong, this was great news.
Now, Wan Rong discovered that his original decision was the right one. After joining the Black Tiger Gang, he received so many benefits. Even if he didn't receive any benefits in the future, he still felt that it was worth it.
On the other hand, the other clans in the Wolf Fang County didn't know what benefits the Wan Clan received. However, they weren't willing to fall behind. The Wan Clan was already one step ahead of them. Moreover, their alliance had already collapsed. If they were to oppose the Freedom Alliance, then the Freedom Alliance could just send an army to deal with them and then give the Wolf Fang County to the Wan Clan. This way, nobody would be able to say anything. This was because the Wan Clan was originally from the Wolf Fang County, so the Freedom Alliance wouldn't be able to snatch the county's territory.
Large sects often only needed an excuse to do things. Now that the Wan family had sided with the Freedom Alliance, it was only logical that the Freedom Alliance would help the Wan family take over Wolf Fang County. No one would be able to find fault with that.
The other clans couldn't sit still. In any case, the people of the Northern Sage Academy had already run away, so there was no need for them to be loyal to the academy. Therefore, they immediately went to see Zhao Hai. However, they were all stopped by the 1st Legion. They said that Zhao Hai was in seclusion and couldn't be disturbed.
The people from the Great Clans panicked. They didn't believe that Zhao Hai was really in seclusion. For him to be in seclusion at this time, it was clear that he didn't want to see them. The Great Clans couldn't help but change their target. They directly went to the Wan Clan and asked to see Wan Rong.
Wan Rong already knew that these fellows would come. When Zhao Hai left yesterday, he was told that if the Patriarchs of the Great Clans wanted to see Wan Rong, then they should be stopped. With Zhao Hai's instructions, Wan Rong already knew what to do.
At this time, Wan Rong was very grateful to Zhao Hai. This was because not long after Zhao Hai left, the Black Tiger Gang came to his house and took Wan Hua away. Moreover, Wan Rong also drank the potion that Zhao Hai gave him last night. Now, he could feel that his Nascent Soul Stage spiritual qi, which had been stagnant for a long time, had greatly increased. According to this speed, it wouldn't take long for him to reach the Transcending Tribulation Stage.
Although the Transcending Tribulation Stage and the Nascent Soul Stage were only one level apart, the difference was like heaven and earth. After entering the Transcending Tribulation Stage, not only would one's strength increase, but one's lifespan would also increase. Lifespan was the most important thing for Cultivators.
Because of this, when Wan Rong heard that the Patriarchs of the Great Clans wanted to see him, he wasn't surprised. He just calmly said to the servant who came to report, "Please." The servant nodded and then turned around to leave.
Before long, the servant brought in several people with different appearances. These people were the Patriarchs of the Great Clans of the Wolf Fang County. When Wan Rong saw them come in, he smiled faintly and cupped his fist, "Please forgive me for not going out to meet you."
The Patriarchs also cupped their fists to Wan Rong. After exchanging a few polite words, the two sides sat down. After sitting down, one of the Patriarchs smiled and said, "Brother Wan, we came this time because we have something that we need your help with. We hope that Brother Wan can help us out on account of our many years of friendship."
Wan Rong smiled and said, "Brothers, you're too polite. Our clans have been in charge of the Wolf Fang County for many years. When one clan is in trouble, the other clans would come to help. If Brothers need help, then I'll naturally help." Wan Rong's words were nonsense.
It was true that their clans were in charge of the Wolf Fang County, but to say that their relationship was harmonious was nonsense. Not only were they not harmonious, they even had conflicts. It was just that they had the Northern Sage Academy above them, so they didn't cause any trouble.
However, it was still necessary to say some polite words. Moreover, their families did indeed have the name of the United Ming Alliance. There was nothing wrong with Wan Rong's words.
However, the other Patriarchs didn't think the same. They knew that Wan Rong was only speaking nice words. Whether or not he would help them was another matter altogether.
This time, Wan Rong sent someone to meet with Zhao Hai without informing them in advance. It was obvious that Wan Rong had his own plans. Although the other Patriarchs were dissatisfied, they didn't want to offend Wan Rong at this time. Therefore, they smiled and nodded. The Patriarch who spoke to Wan Rong before said, "With Brother Wan's words, we can rest assured. This time, we came to see Brother Wan in hopes that Brother Wan could help introduce us to Mister Zhao Hai. Mister Zhao Hai just arrived in the Wolf Fang County yesterday and Brother Wan invited him to your residence. It seems like Brother Wan and Mister Zhao Hai know each other. We also want to pay our respects to Mister Zhao Hai.
Wan Rong pretended to be in a difficult position, then he said, "I won't hide it from you. This time, I went to invite Mister Zhao Hai. I just wanted Little Xiang to meet Mister Zhao Hai. You should know that according to the instructions of the Northern Sage Academy's elders, we need to unite and cause some trouble in order to get some benefits from the Black Tiger Gang. But with the strength of our clans, how could we be a match for the Freedom Alliance? Therefore, I wanted Little Xiang to meet Mister Zhao Hai and not offend him too much. However, I didn't expect Mister Zhao Hai to come to my residence. But Mister Zhao Hai just came in and left. We didn't even talk to Mister Zhao Hai, so how could we be considered familiar with him? As for your request for me to introduce you to Mister Zhao Hai, I'm not afraid to tell you that I don't have the ability to do so. What qualifications do I have to introduce Mister Zhao Hai? "
Looking at Wan Rong's appearance, the other Patriarchs looked at each other in dismay. Then their expressions turned ugly. One of the fat Patriarchs stood up and pointed at Wan Rong, "Wan Rong, don't pretend to be pitiful. This time, you ignored us and privately went to meet Zhao Hai. What are your intentions? Now that we're asking you to introduce us to Zhao Hai, you're still making excuses. Tell me, did you speak ill of us in front of Zhao Hai? "
Wan Rong calmly looked at the fat man, then he coldly snorted and said, "Everyone, I've already said what I need to say. Whether you believe me or not, it has nothing to do with me. Come, send the guests out."
When the Patriarchs heard Wan Rong, they immediately stood up. The Patriarch who spoke to Wan Rong looked at him and coldly snorted, "Wan Rong, don't be complacent. Even if you rely on Zhao Hai, I'm not Zhao Hai. Let's go."
Wan Rong stood up, then he coldly snorted and said, "I won't send you out."
After the Patriarchs left, Wan Rong immediately said, "Go, call Wan Xiang." A servant immediately complied and then turned around to leave. Before long, Wan Xiang arrived at the hall.
Wan Rong dismissed the servant and then said to Wan Xiang, "Xiang 'er, did you drink the potion? How do you feel?"
When Wan Xiang heard Wan Rong, he couldn't help but be excited as he said, "Good, very good. Father, I estimate that as long as I drink two cups, I can reach the Nascent Soul Stage."
A happy expression appeared on Wan Rong's face, then he said, "Alright. But after reaching the Nascent Soul Stage, you need to stabilize your cultivation before you can take the potion. But this time, I didn't ask you to come here for this matter. Did you know that the Patriarchs of the Great Clans came here?"
Wan Xiang nodded, then Wan Rong continued, "These Patriarchs wanted me to help them meet Mister Zhao. But since Mister has ordered it, I can't help them meet him. If I don't do it, then they should be angry, but they shouldn't dare to be disrespectful to Xing Sheng. But after they spoke, they didn't have the slightest bit of respect for Mister Zhao. This is very strange, it seems like these Great Clans have something up their sleeves. Do you want to tell Mister Zhao about this so that he can prepare in advance?"
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