Chapter 294: Lin Qingmo Wants to Eliminate the Roots, Bibi Dong's Heart Is Moved Again
On the official road, the carriage moved forward steadily.
The scenery of late spring swept past the window frame, and the official roads of the Heaven Dou Empire were smooth and spacious.
The black-gold carriage followed the exclusive specifications of Spirit Hall. The carriage body was embedded with hidden patterns, and its shock absorption was excellent.
The wheels rolled over the bluestone pavement, only producing the faintest sound.
Inside the carriage, the floor was covered with polar snow fox fur, the fine hair soft and delicate.
A gilded heater in the corner burned with silver-thread charcoal, spreading warmth evenly throughout.
A gentle fragrance lingered around, completely isolating the noise of horses, carriages, dust, and wind from the outside world.
Lin Qingmo leaned against the soft cushion, his fingertips lightly tapping his knee.
After the reassurance brought by Tang Hao being dealt with, his thoughts drifted toward the hidden forces under the Clear Sky Sect.
Although Tang Hao had been crippled, his foundation had not been completely severed.
The forces he left hidden in the shadows were still lying dormant within the Heaven Dou Empire.
The four single-attribute clans were the most crucial part among them.
According to the established trajectory of the original work, these four clans would eventually become the four great pillars of the Tang Sect.
They would serve Tang San wholeheartedly, pouring the strength of their entire clans into helping him.
They would use their own foundations to pave the way for Tang San toward the summit.
And right now, they were still scattered throughout the shadows of the Heaven Dou Empire.
They were the loyal trump cards Tang Hao had left behind in this world.
"Sister Donghuang, how much do you know about the Clear Sky Sect's former subordinate forces, the Four Single Attribute Clans?"
Lin Qingmo's voice broke the silence inside the carriage.
His tone was calm, yet it concealed a sharpness that was difficult to detect.
The woman sitting opposite him slightly raised her fingertips.
A faint radiance flowed within her purple eyes.
"The four single attribute clans are, respectively, the Strength, Speed, Breaking, and Defense clans."
Bibi Dong's voice was cold and clear, her words carrying the certainty of someone who fully understood the continent's forces.
"They were once the Clear Sky Sect's most loyal subordinates, as well as the four sharpest blades under the Clear Sky Sect."
"Each clan cultivated a single attribute of soul power to the extreme."
"Among soul masters of the same attribute, they rarely had opponents."
Her fingertips lightly brushed across the scepter pendant at her waist as she continued.
"Back then, when the Clear Sky Sect sealed its mountain and closed itself off, they completely cut ties with Tang Hao."
"These four clans also separated from the sect system afterward and scattered throughout the Heaven Dou Empire."
"To this day, they have disappeared from public view for more than ten years."
Lin Qingmo was already extremely familiar with these histories and details.
He understood the trump cards and future direction of these four clans better than anyone in this world.
He also understood even more clearly what kind of astonishing power these four clans could unleash once gathered together.
Tai Tan of the Strength Clan—a pure strength-type Soul Douluo.
His martial soul was the Vigorous Orangutan, and his brute strength suppressed those of the same level.
He was Tang Hao's most loyal servant. From top to bottom, his entire clan only followed Tang Hao's orders.
The clan inherited top-level forging techniques, which became the foundation for the Tang Sect to create hidden weapons.
Bai He of the Speed Clan, with the Needle-Tailed Swift Martial Soul, had cultivated extreme speed to perfection.
Every soul master in his clan specialized in speed, making them one of the continent's top intelligence-gathering forces.
Even Spirit Hall's intelligence network found it difficult to completely track their movements.
Bai He was connected to Tang Hao by family ties and treated Tang San even more like one of his own.
Yang Wudi of the Breaking Clan, with the Soul Breaking Spear Martial Soul, possessed attack power unmatched among those of the same level.
His soul power was pure and domineering. Even when facing a Titled Douluo, he dared to confront them head-on.
His clan inherited techniques of medicine refining and poison creation, possessing a deep foundation.
He was deeply loyal to the Clear Sky Sect and, because of past events involving the sect, harbored an intense hatred toward Spirit Hall.
Niu Gao of the Defense Clan, with the Armor Plated Giant Rhinoceros Martial Soul, was an extreme defense-type soul master.
His defensive soul skills had reached perfection, making it difficult for soul masters of the same level to break even the slightest part of his defense.
His clan was proficient in the construction of fortresses. More than half of the military fortresses of the Heaven Dou Empire came from their hands.
Back then, because the Clear Sky Sect closed itself off, his entire clan was forced to leave their homeland, yet they still retained old feelings toward Tang Hao.
These four forces might not amount to much individually.
But once Tang San integrated and gathered them, then supplemented them with the Tang Sect's hidden weapons,
It would not take long before he could establish a force powerful enough to shake the structure of the entire continent.
That would become the Tang Sect that would later become famous throughout the continent.
It would also become one of Spirit Hall's strongest future opponents.
"You suddenly brought this up. Could it be that you have plans regarding these four clans?"
Bibi Dong's gaze swept across him, a trace of understanding flashing through her purple pupils.
She understood this young man before her far too well.
He never acted without reason. Every sentence he spoke hid careful calculations.
"That's right, I do indeed have plans."
Lin Qingmo did not hide anything and spoke frankly.
"Although these four clans appear to have separated from the Clear Sky Sect, in reality, they never truly belonged to the Clear Sky Sect."
"From beginning to end, they only acknowledged Tang Hao alone."
His body leaned slightly forward, and his tone carried the coldness of eliminating the roots.
"These people are all loyal followers Tang Hao has hidden in the shadows."
"If they are left alone, sooner or later, they will become a serious threat."
Even though Sister Donghuang had already crippled one of Tang Hao's arms and legs, causing his cultivation to fall by twenty levels,
As long as these four clans still existed, Tang Hao would have the foundation to make a comeback.
Tang San could also borrow the strength of these four clans to quickly establish himself and accumulate power.
When cutting weeds, one must remove the roots.
Lin Qingmo understood this principle better than anyone.
Bibi Dong nodded slightly, clearly agreeing with his judgment.
She had originally intended to completely uproot Tang Hao's remaining forces.
Not leaving behind even the slightest future trouble.
Back then, these four clans followed the Clear Sky Sect in opposing Spirit Hall. The old debts should have been settled long ago.
"By the way, Sister Donghuang, there's one more thing. You'll definitely be interested."
Lin Qingmo changed the topic and threw out the bargaining chip most likely to move Bibi Dong.
"The Speed Clan has an immortal herb hidden in their possession. It's called the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng."
The moment these words came out, Bibi Dong, who had originally been leaning against the carriage wall, slightly straightened her body.
A sharp light flashed through her purple pupils.
"Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng?"
She repeated the name, her tone carrying a trace of emotion that was difficult to notice.
"That's right."
Lin Qingmo nodded in response.
Bibi Dong's gaze gained a trace of coldness.
"With this immortal herb present, it seems these four clans are even more valuable than I expected."
Since this immortal herb was right in front of her, she had no reason to let it go.
Moreover, the Four Single Attribute Clans were originally Tang Hao's remaining forces and should have been completely cleaned up.
"The Four Single Attribute Clans have been hiding within the Heaven Dou Empire all these years."
"Relying on the Heaven Dou imperial family's silent approval, they have never placed Spirit Hall in their eyes."
A cold killing intent appeared within Bibi Dong's voice.
Previously, she believed they could not create any major waves, so she was too lazy to deal with them.
Now it seemed she had been careless.
Since they were Tang Hao's forces, and since Ah Qing had already spoken...
Bibi Dong's expression turned cold as she said calmly, "Then these four clans no longer have any need to exist."
Lin Qingmo finally relaxed completely.
With Sister Donghuang personally taking action, the Four Single Attribute Clans had absolutely no possibility of turning the situation around.
In the original timeline, Tang San could subdue the four clans because of Tang Hao's reputation and the temptation of immortal herbs.
But now, Tang Hao was heavily injured, and his cultivation had regressed.
The immortal herbs were also all in Lin Qingmo's hands.
Adding Sister Donghuang's thunderous methods on top of that,
These four clans would never again become Tang San's support.
It was even more impossible for them to establish the Tang Sect that would shake the entire continent.
"Ah Qing, after the Speed Clan's Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng is obtained, I'll leave it for you to handle."
Bibi Dong's voice softened slightly.
Good things naturally had to be given to Ah Qing.
Lin Qingmo shook his head. "I have many immortal herbs here. I don't need it for now."
"Sister Donghuang, you should keep it. It would be best if you consumed it yourself."
"This thing is extremely beneficial to the body."
Lin Qingmo remembered that this item complemented the Yearning Heartbroken Red.
The Yearning Heartbroken Red could protect the soul, allowing even someone who died to preserve their complete soul.
Meanwhile, the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng could completely transform the body.
In the original work, Xiao Wu used the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng to rebuild her physical body and repair her origin.
Bibi Dong was slightly stunned.
A complicated emotion flashed through her purple pupils.
Everyone in the world wanted to obtain power and resources from her.
Everyone feared her, respected her, hated her, or schemed against her.
Only this young man before her had always thought about giving things to her.
He had never asked her for even the slightest repayment.
Nor had he ever become distant because of her identity or methods.
A long-lasting warmth rose within her heart.
Her expression became hazy as she gazed at Lin Qingmo.
"Ah Qing, oh Ah Qing, when you're like this, how can I not want to eat you up?"
When Lin Qingmo was not paying attention, Bibi Dong subconsciously licked the corner of her lips, suppressing the impulse in her heart to transform into a spider and wrap him up.
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