Chapter 149: Bai He

Yu Tianyun cleared his throat and, at an unhurried pace, began:

"White Clan Chief, as the head of the Sensitive One Clan, you surely do not wish to see your clan members living day after day without enough to eat, let alone lacking cultivation resources to improve their level. Moreover, I think Miss Xiangxiang's talent is quite good; you surely do not want her talent to be buried and wasted."

After speaking, Yu Tianyun stared intently at Bai He's face, but after a moment his brows furrowed. Bai He still wore a faint smile, leisurely sipping the clear tea that Bai Chenxiang had just brought over.

"That's not right; shouldn't the script have Bai He being touched to the core, feeling guilt, and finally having to part with it reluctantly?"

Yu Tianyun felt as if he were falling into a cloud of mist, full of doubt.

"Young Master Yu, are you done?"

Bai He asked in a flat tone.

In fact, if Yu Tianyun had said this earlier, Bai He might indeed have felt the guilt as he expected. Of course, he still harbored a slight sense of remorse now, but he had already thought of a more suitable solution.

"I'm finished."

Yu Tianyun replied with a nervous "na‑na".

"Then I'll begin."

Bai He glanced at Yu Tianyun, saw him nod, set down his teacup, and said slowly, "I can give you Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng, but you must agree to one condition!"

"What condition?"

Yu Tianyun felt a stir in his heart and thought to himself:

"That old fellow really is scheming! Let's see what he's going to say."

Bai He squinted slightly, smiling, and said, "I want you to take my granddaughter as a wife. If you agree, I will not only hand over the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng with both hands, but also lead the Sensitive One Clan to join your Lan Dian Ba Wang Sect. How about it? My condition is simple, right!"

Bai He felt very proud; his granddaughter was as beautiful as a flower, her talent was also outstanding, and she had great potential to become a Title Douluo. Since members of the Lan Dian Ba Wang Sect are notoriously lecherous, he doubted Yu Tianyun wouldn't be moved and refuse.

Given the current state of the Bai family, it would indeed waste Bai Chenxiang's cultivation, squandering her talent. If the two families intermarried, Bai Chenxiang would certainly not lack cultivation resources, and the Bai family would never run short of money thereafter.

Moreover, the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng was a bit of a chicken rib for the Bai family, but selling it all at once for a million would eventually be spent.

If they joined the Lan Dian Ba Wang Sect, they would have a constant flow of resources. A full meal every time, and Bai He could still tell the difference.

Furthermore, he had seen the assistance the Lan Dian Ba Wang Sect had given over the years; they truly had no complaints about him. Bai He's pride had lessened a bit, and joining the sect was no shame!

But the crucial point was that he coveted Yu Tianyun's talent; Yang Wudi had told him that two and a half years ago Yu Tianyun's cultivation was already near Soul Ancestor, and he was only fifteen then! Marrying his granddaughter to him would be a huge bargain, which is why Bai He made this decision.

Yu Tianyun heard this and instantly saw through Bai He's intention, but he did not answer immediately, instead furrowing his brows in thought.

Although accepting would grant him the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng and a beautiful maiden, he truly did not want to act that way and did not wish to force himself.

First, he now looked down on the Bai family, because the Lan Dian Ba Wang Sect's strength kept growing, and his own power had reached the Title Douluo level; the Bai family's joining would bring the sect only a negligible benefit.

If it were the Breaking Clan instead, Yu Tianyun would accept without hesitation. The Breaking Clan is far more useful than the Sensitive One Clan; first, the Breaking Clan can sustain itself, so the Lan Dian Ba Wang Sect would not bear much burden; second, the Breaking Clan is a formidable force—Yang Wudi could be called one of the top Soul Douluo, far stronger than Bai He's combat power. The sect is not a charity; subjugating the Sensitive One Clan is a loss‑making deal! Moreover, as the saying goes, although Bai Chenxiang is beautiful, she isn't Yu Tianyun's type, and he does not want to waste time tutoring her like he did with Ning Rongrong, trying to temper her proud nature.

So, after a moment's hesitation, Yu Tianyun clasped his fists and said, "White Clan Chief, this is probably improper. Matters between a man and a woman require mutual affection, and Miss Xiangxiang and I have only met once; if we act rashly, Miss Xiangxiang might become displeased."

The refusal hidden in Yu Tianyun's words was obvious, and he didn't believe Bai He wouldn't notice.

Sure enough, Bai He's brows twitched slightly, but he quickly regained his smile and said:

"Young Master Yu, rest assured, Xiangxiang will certainly agree."

"Alas, it seems Bai He is set on making me a golden son‑in‑law; what a hassle!"

Yu Tianyun let out a long sigh, then spoke earnestly, "White Clan Chief, to be frank, I already have several fiancées; with Miss Xiangxiang following me, aren't you afraid she will be wronged?"

Bai He heard this and felt a bit displeased, but thinking of his own situation he silently sighed, "Xiangxiang, grandpa is sorry to you, but for the sake of the family, I hope you can understand grandpa."

Then he took a deep breath and said, "Men, having three wives and four concubines is normal!"

"Damn, this Bai He is like a turtle eating a weight—completely set on it."

Yu Tianyun couldn't help feeling a bit helpless, but he still wanted to struggle a few more times:

"White Clan Chief, I can raise the price to 2 million Jin Hun Coins, is that okay?"

"The Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng can only be Xiangxiang's dowry."

"White Clan Chief, what about 3 million Jin Hun Coins? That's already my bottom line!"

"Do you think, Young Master Yu, that you look down on me, Bai? Is this about money?"

……

"Hmph, in Young Master Yu's eyes, is my Xiangxiang that worthless?"

Finally, Bai He sprang up abruptly, his face already flushed, glaring angrily at Yu Tianyun, while his white hair fluttered as if in a windless breeze.

Yu Tianyun's repeated refusals made the already proud Bai He unable to tolerate any longer; his pride instantly turned to fury, a sharp pressure erupted from his body. Though he specialized in speed, he was still a Soul Douluo strongman.

Yu Tianyun met Bai He's fiery gaze with a calm smile; Bai He's imposing pressure felt to him like a gentle breeze.

Then, Yu Tianyun said confidently, "White Clan Chief, how about this: I have always been very interested in speed. Let's have a speed contest; if I win, you will sell me the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng you have, and I will pay the 3 million Jin Hun Coins in full. If I lose, I will accept your condition and also give 1 million Jin Hun Coins as a betrothal gift. How does that sound?"

Hearing this, Bai He's heart stirred, but he also felt a bit indignant; speed is the Sensitive One Clan's greatest asset. Though Yu Tianyun appeared calm under his pressure, Bai He was certain he would not be outpaced. Speed is Bai He's greatest pride, and he did not think Yu Tianyun qualified to compare. He snorted coldly, "Hmph, if Young Master Yu can outrun my granddaughter, then come challenge me."

That remark also hid a hint of cleverness; although he could not sense exactly how high Yu Tianyun's cultivation was, two and a half years ago he was not yet at Soul Ancestor, so now he could at most be a High‑Tier Soul Ancestor.

His granddaughter is now a 27‑level Great Soul Master; purely in terms of speed, she is not inferior to a High‑Tier Soul Ancestor. Letting the two spar would give them more interaction, and perhaps spark romance! (End of chapter)