I've already been given the title of Douluo, and you want me to be reasonable?

Lin Yuan placed his palm on her back, gently stroking it, and then said softly, "Tomorrow I will finalize the contract with Chief Baihe. The disciples of your family will become partners of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy."

Bai Chenxiang raised her head. Under the moonlight, Lin Yuan's features were less cold and stern than usual, and more gentle.

Suddenly remembering how he compared himself to a swift when they first met, I blurted out, almost without thinking, "And you? Would you treat me as your blade too?"

Lin Yuan was slightly taken aback, then smiled, a smile that carried a rare sincerity: "You? You are the only one who can make this blade sheath itself."

Lin Yuan tightened his arms, holding Bai Chenxiang tightly in his embrace. "Sleep."

Bai Chenxiang stopped asking questions and gradually drifted off to sleep, her heart filled with gratitude for His Majesty Lin Yuan.

…………

As the first rays of dawn pierced the clouds, Lin Yuan was already dressed and standing by the window.

Unconsciously, my fingertips caressed the lingering magnolia scent on my sleeve, as if the warmth of last night still lingered on my skin.

A slight noise came from behind him. Lin Yuan turned around and saw Bai Chenxiang sitting up wrapped in a brocade quilt. Her messy hair partially covered her flushed cheeks, and her eyes still held a lingering sense of confusion and shyness.

"woke up?"

Lin Yuan walked slowly closer, his voice low and hoarse like the morning mist. He bent down to pick up the scattered outer garment and casually draped it over her shoulders, his fingertips inadvertently brushing against the red marks on her collarbone.

"The contract document prepared by the academy for the Min clan has been drafted. Once the White Crane Clan Chief confirms it, it can be announced to the world."

Bai Chenxiang bit her lip as she took the clothes; the fabric still carried Lin Yuan's body heat.

Recalling the events of last night, she suddenly turned her face away: "Why...why did you choose the Min Clan? The Spirit Hall and the Star Luo Empire are eyeing us covetously; we are merely..."

Before she could finish speaking, Lin Yuan gently pressed his fingertip against her lips.

"because of you."

Lin Yuan leaned down to look her in the eye, and the seriousness in his eyes made Bai Chenxiang's breath catch in her throat. "The first time I saw you, the way you gracefully descended from the eaves was just like the injured swift I saw when I was young, stubborn yet fragile."

As he spoke, Lin Yuan's fingertips slid down her hair, his tone carrying a tenderness he himself was unaware of.

"The speed of the Min clan, combined with my strategy, is enough to make any enemy wary."

Bai Chenxiang gripped the bedding tightly, her heart racing uncontrollably once again.

“I know… I am not worthy of you, senior, but to be able to share the joys of love with you is enough for me in this life.”

Bai Chenxiang's talent is undeniable; it would be quite an achievement for her to break through to the Title Douluo level in this lifetime, let alone break through to the hundredth level and become a god-level powerhouse.

Lin Yuan also understood that, at this point, the only way for him to help Bai Chenxiang break through to level 100 was to bring Bai Chenxiang to the God Realm and use its energy.

However, given Bai Chenxiang's talent, breaking through the limitations and achieving unimaginable heights in the future will be as difficult as ascending to heaven.

Looking at Bai Chenxiang, who was fast asleep, Lin Yuan sighed softly, then dressed and gently stroked Bai Chenxiang's soft and delicate skin.

After thinking for a long time, Lin Yuan slowly stood up, dusted off the dust on his shoulders, and walked away.

After Lin Yuan left, Bai Chenxiang slowly opened her eyes, then gently stroked her lower abdomen, murmuring to herself, "Lin Yuan... Senior..."

Inside the main hall of the Min clan, Chief Baihe and others had begun voting to decide whether to stay or leave.

The others also began to whisper among themselves. They didn't want to live a life of dependence on others anymore; the Haotian Sect was the best example of that.

Therefore, when they learned that the other party intended to subdue the entire Min clan, they felt somewhat reluctant.

Lin Yuan was not in a hurry to draw a conclusion. The Min clan had long since become a caged beast. Even if they disagreed now, the Spirit Hall would probably not let them go in the future.

With just a thought from the Spirit Hall, the disciples of the Min Clan would instantly turn into dust and vanish from this world.

The White Crane Clan Chief's right hand trembled as he picked up the teacup. He then said calmly, "Your Majesty Lin Yuan, our Min Clan can agree to abandon darkness and embrace the light, but what do you want us to do?"

"When the time comes, we will naturally think of you. Secondly, you can continue to live your lives as normal. Of course, if there is anything you cannot accomplish, or if you are attacked by other powerful individuals, you can come to me for help, and I will naturally help you resolve your troubles."

Upon hearing this, Baihe nodded with satisfaction. With his words, he was sure he would no longer be attacked by others in the future.

Ultimately, after discussion among the elders of the Min clan, these powerful individuals decided to compromise. Since the Haotian Sect no longer cared about them, they might as well take this opportunity to find another sect.

Bai He slowly stood up and bowed to Lin Yuan in front of him, saying, "From now on, the disciples of the Min clan will obey Your Majesty Lin Yuan."

The disciples and elders of the Min clan all stood up, bowed to Lin Yuan, and knelt on the ground, saying, "From now on, we will obey Your Majesty Lin Yuan."

Baihe touched his chin, recalling what had just happened. He understood that his granddaughter had succeeded, but he didn't know if they could maintain this relationship.

Lin Yuan nodded and smiled slightly, then said, "Clan Chief Baihe, I need something from you. I wonder if you could give it to me?"

"what?"

The white crane raised its head and asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Crystal Blood Ginseng".

Upon hearing this, Bai He's expression froze. The Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng was a family heirloom of the Min clan, the queen of ginseng, and its entire body was a crystal clear blood red.

The surface has a distinct layer of raised bumps that connect to form a unique pattern, resembling a five-clawed dragon soaring through the heavens.

Apart from a few elders in the family, no one else knew about this matter, so Bai He's expression changed drastically after hearing Lin Yuan's request.

Lin Yuan patted Bai He on the shoulder and said, "I still need to subdue the Po clan, so you should know what Yang Wudi likes, right?"

Upon hearing that the other party intended to bring the Po Clan under his control, Bai He seemed to have guessed something. He stroked his pale mustache and said with a chuckle, "Hehehe, I didn't expect His Majesty Lin Yuan to want to subdue the Po Clan. I'm afraid it won't be that easy."

"It won't be that easy. We'll fight until he agrees."

Lin Yuan shrugged. Sometimes it's better to take action than to argue. Yang Wudi is powerful, and his martial spirit is the top-grade Soul-Breaking Spear. He wanted to see just how powerful Yang Wudi really was.

(End of this chapter)