As Lin Yu was preparing to send someone to search for the Defense Clan and Breaking Clan, at the Defense Clan's headquarters, Niu Gao sat in the main hall, scratching his head.
During the live broadcast, it was mentioned that the Strenge Clan had voluntarily allied themselves with Tang Hao and his son, Tang San. Hadn't the Haotian Clan treated them poorly in the past? Did Taitan still hold loyalty to Tang Hao despite everything?
From the previous broadcasts, it was clear that Tang Hao was fiercely loyal to the Haotian Clan, even willing to let his family suffer to protect its reputation. Given this dedication, it was inevitable that any enmity the four great clans held against the Haotian Clan would earn them a spot on Tang Hao's mental blacklist.
Even if his old friend, Taitan, remained loyal to Tang Hao, Niu Gao doubted he'd gain anything from it. As for Tang San, with his selfish and hypocritical nature, Niu Gao figured his old friend would end up with nothing as well. Why would they seek to ally with Tang Hao and his son?
Niu Gao found Taitan's choices baffling. But of course, this was just hindsight.
Unlike Taitan, both Niu Gao and Yang Wudi were completely uninterested in Tang Hao and Tang San. If it weren't for Taitan's persuasion and Tang San's intimidation, Niu Gao would never have agreed to join the Tang Sect.
While the Strenge Clan's alliance with Tang Hao and his son was merely future speculation from the broadcast, based on his understanding of Taitan, Niu Gao felt Tang Hao and his son might have been indeed hiding within his friend's clan!
The thought sent chills down his spine. The Spirit Hall was actively hunting for Tang Hao and his son, and the Soul Beast clan was also out to find them. With the Spirit Hall's influence, it wouldn't be easy for them to remain hidden. Even in the most remote villages, they couldn't escape scrutiny.
Hiding in a secluded forest would be feasible if not for the Soul Beast clan's relentless pursuit. They had a way of tracking humans with creatures, making it much harder for Tang Hao and his son to conceal themselves in the woods than to evade the Spirit Hall.
Thus, their best chance at hiding would be in a big city. In such places, with massive populations and constant influxes of new arrivals, it would be quite difficult for the Spirit Hall to find them, especially in Taitan's Strange Clan within the vast Tian Dou City.
On one hand, the immense population and movement in Tian Dou City could provide cover; on the other, Taitan's loyalty remained under the radar. The betrayal of the Haotian Clan had made the four great clans bitter enemies, a fact known to almost all major forces within the Spirit Master community.
Although the Agility Clan was related to the Haotian Clan, it was likely the Spirit Hall would investigate them first. Yet, very few knew of Taitan's loyalty to Tang Hao. Niu Gao figured it was highly unlikely the Spirit Hall would even think to look for Tang Hao and his son in Taitan's Strange Clan.
As he pondered this, a surge of impulse washed over Niu Gao—perhaps he should inform the Spirit Hall to secure his friend's clan from the potential fallout of Tang Hao and his son. But then he remembered the deep-seated hatred between them and the Spirit Hall, which quelled his excitement.
Even if he could persuade the Spirit Hall to spare the Strange Clan, there was no guarantee Taitan would heed his warnings. Titan might still choose to assist Tang Hao and his son when push came to shove.
With a sigh, Niu Gao decided it was best to wait. Perhaps Tang Hao and his son had not even reached Taitan. He resolved to revisit this matter during the four clans' gathering in half a year.
Yet, with Lin Yu's revelations, Niu Gao couldn't shake the feeling that Tang Hao was indeed hiding in the Strange Clan. Surely the Spirit Hall would have similar suspicions and send someone to investigate.
"Please stay safe, my friend," he whispered, thinking of Taitan.
Meanwhile, far away, Bibi Dong was also contemplating this issue after exiting the Spirit Hall's broadcast.
"Your Holiness, during the live stream, Lin Yu suggested that Taitan of the Strange Clan is fiercely loyal to Tang Hao and may lead his clan to ally with him in the future," she remarked, urgency clear in her voice.
"Is it possible that, after the Soul Beast clan takes action, we still haven't found Tang Hao because he is hiding with the Strange Clan?"
After leaving the livestream, Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan turned to Bibi Dong with concern.
"It's not a possibility; it's a certainty!" Bibi Dong responded with conviction.
"Why do you say that?" Hu Liena asked, puzzled.
"The reason is simple. Lin Yu holds a deep-seated hatred for Tang Hao and his son. He never misses an opportunity to mock them, often exposing their vulnerabilities. By mentioning Taitan's loyalty to Tang Hao, he isn't just speaking off the cuff; he's likely trying to incite us to use the Spirit Hall's power to eliminate them!"
With a faint smile on her beautiful face, Bibi Dong revealed her insights. Upon hearing this, Hu Liena and Chrysanthemum Douluo were momentarily stunned, and then quickly realized the truth.
"Right! Lin Yu is cunning; he wouldn't have made such comments lightly in the livestream!"
"Should we set out for the Strange Clan now and eliminate Tang Hao and Tang San?" Chrysanthemum Douluo asked, excitement bubbling over.
"No, there's no need to rush," Bibi Dong replied, shaking her head. "They know we might come after them, and given their current situation, they will be exceedingly cautious. They won't leave just yet."
"During this time, the Spirit Hall will send people to investigate, but Tang Hao and his son have already been hiding for over a year. As long as they prepare adequately, the Spirit Hall won't detect anything."
"And if they remain undetected, the Spirit Hall won't inform us. That will lull their guard. We should do what we did last time—wait a bit longer."
"Let's wait until the next livestream... No, three months is too soon. We'll prepare our forces to head to Tian Dou City during the following livestream, then launch a surprise attack on the Strange Clan's headquarters right after it ends!"
"Your Holiness, brilliant!" The room filled with strong members of the Spirit Hall lit up with excitement at Bibi Dong's strategy.
Bibi Dong merely smiled lightly, satisfied with her plan.
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