Chapter 567: The Matter of Merger, and the Current State of the Merchant Guild

Yet, the thing he feared ultimately came to pass.

Jiang Hao's face showed no joy, only a hint of surprise.

"Jiang Xiaobai?"

He was naturally no stranger to that name.

Or rather, no member of the clan was.

Everyone knew it was a mysterious Wanshang who had suddenly appeared among them!

And had taken up the post of Master of the Spirit Beast Hall.

But strangely enough.

This Zhenjun's origins were shrouded in mist; no one knew where he came from!

It was as if he had sprung out of a rock with not the slightest warning!

Yet now, Jiang Hao suddenly understood.

This Master of the Spirit Beast Hall was none other than a True Dragon in disguise!

No wonder no one in the clan had ever guessed his true identity!

Thinking of this, he instantly felt he had uncovered a colossal secret!

Seeing Jiang Hao's intense astonishment,

Jiang Xiaobai extended one finger and placed it between his lips.

He glanced cautiously around, then turned back and whispered:

"Shh~ The Clan Leader fears my True Dragon identity might cause trouble, so he has not yet informed the clan."

"And you, apart from the Master, are currently the only clan member who knows this."

"How important this matter is, you surely need no further explanation—this secret must not leave these lips, understood?"

Hearing it was not a threat to the clan's interests, Jiang Hao immediately nodded and patted his chest in assurance: "Understood!"

Jiang Xiaobai exhaled in relief: "I knew I didn't misjudge you, kid!"

With that, he shifted tone: "Our meeting today is fate. For one your age to reach such a realm is no small feat—you're blessed with great fortune."

"And now, I wish to grant you something to help you ascend another step on your cultivation path—how about that?!"

At this point, Jiang Xiaobai had already adopted the role of a clan elder.

Thus, upon meeting this young clan member, he immediately prepared a gift.

Hearing this, Jiang Hao's curiosity was stirred: "Master, what kind of opportunity are you offering?"

As a Wanshang-level powerhouse, even a casual gift from him would be substantial and greatly aid him.

Jiang Xiaobai smiled and immediately forced out several drops of golden-glowing blood!

"With my True Dragon blood, I will empower your body and elevate your cultivation base!"

At these words,

Jiang Hao's eyes instantly blazed with brilliance!

True Dragon blood?

According to every legend, it was an unparalleled tonic!

Its value was incalculable!

Thinking of this, Jiang Hao's expression changed dramatically, and he immediately offered thanks.

Seeing this, Jiang Xiaobai waved his hand: "It's rare to meet a child so pleasing to the eye. I am not human—before me, no need for human formalities. Just consume it directly. I'll guard you while you refine it!"

Jiang Hao's heart leapt with joy: "Good!"

With that, he gazed at the golden-glowing blood before him, his inner heat rising further!

Let the refinement begin!

On the other side,

Grand Elder Jiang Hong, led by three Sun Wheel Sect emissaries, successfully located the hidden Tianmo Cult members here.

And as the Clan Leader had arranged, he brought these people to the gates of Cangwu City.

A dense throng of Tianmo Cult cultivators gathered together—countless in number, easily thousands!

To avoid revealing their identities, all wore black robes and black-faced masks, concealing their true faces completely!

With the arrival of the Tianmo Cult members, the previously noisy city gate fell instantly silent.

All cultivators passing through the city entrance

Stopped dead in their tracks, frozen in fear, not daring to move.

Gazing at the overwhelming aura of these Tianmo Cult members,

They couldn't help but feel a strange illusion—that these people had come to attack Cangwu City!

After several moments of silence, voices suddenly rose from the crowd.

"Their aura is incredibly strong—what realm are they?"

"Sss~ I'm a Purple Mansion cultivator, yet I sense hundreds among them who are no weaker than me!"

"Hundreds of Purple Mansion cultivators? Which sect could have sent so many?"

"Hmph! Not just Purple Mansion—I'm an Ocean Realm cultivator, yet I sense many among them far stronger than I am!"

"If even you feel inferior, could they be Star Wheel or Moon Wheel cultivators?"

"That's nothing—the aura of the three at the front? I don't think even Sima Nan could match them!"

"Sima Nan was once half-step Sun Wheel—so if even he can't match them, are they Sun Wheel cultivators?"

"Three Sun Wheel cultivators, leading so many terrifying beings to descend upon Cangwu City—what is their purpose? Ally or enemy?"

The scene erupted into chaos as countless voices buzzed, all stunned by this spectacle.

After all, not a single Sun Wheel Realm cultivator had appeared in the city so far!

Suddenly three of them emerged out of nowhere—truly impossible to stay calm!

And at this moment.

Even the Jiang clan members tasked with guarding this place were greatly startled!

In haste, the clan members raised their weapons and magic treasures, preparing to defend themselves.

The leader pulled out the Cangwu Token and stared at the Tianmo Sect members before him, shouting loudly: "Who are you?"

He planned to use the Cangwu Token to summon reinforcements if things turned bad—after all, this place was not far from Cangwu Mountain.

Yet just then, a familiar figure suddenly stepped forward from the crowd.

Seeing the person's face, he could not help but be greatly surprised: "Grand Elder?!"

He had not expected that Grand Elder would not only suddenly leave Cangwu Mountain but also bring so many people to the gates of Cangwu City.

Seeing the wary postures of the crowd, Jiang Hong shook his head: "This is by the Clan Leader's orders. Stand aside."

As soon as he spoke, everyone was stunned, then hastily cleared a path.

In the clan, the Clan Leader was the highest authority!

Every word and deed was sacred law—unthinkable to defy!

Seeing this, Jiang Hong nodded, turned back to the Tianmo Sect members, and said casually: "Let's go."

No sooner had he spoken than he walked forward.

This time, no one blocked them.

The dense throng of Tianmo Sect cultivators surged in, heading straight for the Cangwu Trading House.

Watching the retreating backs of the Tianmo Sect members,

the surrounding cultivators remained shaken.

They exchanged glances, their eyes filled with astonishment: "The leader of this group is the Grand Elder of the Cangwu Jiang Clan?"

"What is the Cangwu Jiang Clan up to?"

"These cultivators hide their true faces and don't look like members of the Cangwu Jiang Clan—why have they all gathered here? Could some outside force be coming to pledge allegiance to the Cangwu Jiang Clan?"