I create patterns, regardless of your level of expertise.

Li Hao's opening remarks startled everyone.

After all, before this, there were fewer than ten Core Formation experts in the entire Yue Kingdom. Li Hao actually said he wanted to train a hundred Core Formation experts right away, which was truly frightening.

Before they could ask any more questions, Li Hao continued, "The reason is actually quite simple: before me, I need to leave enough backup plans for the Song family."

"You have all been cultivating for quite some time now, and you should all understand that, at least before reaching the Core Formation stage, as long as you have enough resources, there is no real bottleneck at all."

"As for resources, I have as many as you need."

To put it bluntly, even someone like Lei Yuexin, whose meridians were almost completely blocked and who was considered a victim of divine retribution, could be forcibly fed by Li Hao to the Core Formation stage; it would just take a little more time.

A hundred people reaching the Core Formation stage sounds impressive, but it's actually not that difficult.

At least for now, Li Hao has all the pills needed for body tempering, spiritual tribulation, and meridian breakthrough. Although he hasn't gathered all the pills for the five difficult realms yet, he only needs Chen Jinbao to help him replenish them.

He has an unlimited supply of elixirs, immortal totems, and milk; he could even feed a pig until it reaches the Core Formation stage.

"To save time, those with poor aptitude will be left out, and as for those with above-average aptitude, the entire Song family can't even muster a hundred people."

"The remaining spots will have to be filled from among your forces."

Actually, from the moment Li Hao started speaking, the group had some vague suspicions, and they were finally certain after Li Hao finished speaking.

Li Hao was actually willing to help them cultivate Core Formation experts!

As for the cost, although Li Hao didn't say it explicitly, he had already hinted at it clearly enough.

This was his insurance and backup plan for the Song family, simply to have them protect the Song family.

What price is this for them?

They were trained by Li Hao, so isn't it only natural for them to work for Li Hao?

Negligible costs and unimaginably rich benefits—only a fool wouldn't agree to this!

For Liu Qinuo in particular, this was more than just a meteoric rise!

"Your kindness and virtue are beyond words! I will never forget it! From this day forward, I will follow your lead and the Song family's will!"

It's no wonder Liu Qinuo has found his way; he was the first to step forward and pledge his loyalty.

Li Hao smiled and told him to stand up, then looked at the expressions of the others and nodded, saying, "Well, it seems that no one has any objections. Let's move on to the next activity."

"Like I said, you have to put my mind at ease and choose someone for the marriage alliance."

Although marriage alliances are not entirely foolproof, they are the best option overall.

"On the Song family side... although there are no more direct descendants, there are still quite a few collateral descendants. You can discuss the specific candidates with Song Baicheng later."

Seeing everyone nod, Li Hao said again, "Alright, send word back to choose people. Choose as many as you can, and then select after they arrive. We'll discuss how many slots each family will take later."

"You may all leave, except for Song Baicheng."

The group of people stood up and took their leave.

After they left, Li Hao looked at Song Baicheng.

"Patriarch Song, I have given you the opportunity, but whether you can seize it is up to you."

Song Baicheng nodded solemnly; he understood what Li Hao meant.

Training a hundred Core Formation cultivators is Li Hao's job, but whether he can subdue these people and make them willingly work for the Song family is Song Baicheng's job.

He knew that Li Hao's actions were already a great favor, and he dared not ask for more.

"Rest assured, senior, I will do my utmost."

After a slight hesitation, Song Baicheng asked, "Senior, are you planning to leave?"

Li Hao did not hide anything from this: "More or less. The biggest problem has been solved. All that's left is to wrap things up."

"Once I've nurtured these Core Formation cultivators, it will be time for me to leave."

With sufficient resources, this matter will not take much time.

At this point, Song Baicheng suddenly stood up, faced Li Hao, and slowly knelt down on both knees.

Li Hao frowned slightly and asked, "What are you doing?"

Song Baicheng took a deep breath and said sincerely, "Song Yushu was the only hope of the Song family. After his death, the Song family was like a carriage falling off a cliff."

"Even if it isn't shattered to pieces yet, destruction is only a matter of time."

"Thanks to the appearance of the senior, the Song family was pulled back from its fall, and is about to be pushed to an unprecedented height."

"I will forever remember the kindness of my predecessors!"

As Song Baicheng spoke, he bowed deeply, slowly pressing his head to the ground, truly prostrating himself completely.

In less than two months, the Song family rose from the depths to the heights, and he knew that it was all thanks to Li Hao!

Li Hao said calmly, "You don't need to do this. Everything I've done is simply to repay Song Yushu."

Song Baicheng hurriedly said, "No! Yu Shu was destined to suffer this calamity. He couldn't escape it. It's his fate. If he can help you with his crippled body, it will be his honor."

"I, Song Baicheng, am not such an ungrateful person. I can choose anyone based on your abilities, but the glory of the Song family is something that cannot be achieved without you."

"Senior, you are the greatest benefactor of the entire Song family! From this day forward, the Song family will surely repay your kindness for generations to come!"

Generations of worship? The thought of Song Yushu's memorial tablet being worshipped by the descendants of the Song family makes me want to laugh a little.

Li Hao chuckled and personally went over to help him up.

"Having the intention is enough; as for the rest, let things take their course."

"Alright, it's a joyous day, but as the host, you still have a lot to do. Go now."

"Just find anyone and bring Wu Liangsheng over."

Song Baicheng clasped his hands in farewell and took his leave. Not long after, a maid from the Song household brought Wu Liangsheng over by the rope.

"How's it going, old man? How's it feeling to be an exhibit?"

Li Hao took the rope from the maid and tied it to the table leg.

At this moment, Wu Liangsheng was no longer the dejected person he had been during the meal.

Seeing the maid leave and close the door, he even took the initiative to come over and sit next to Li Hao.

"Why do you keep me alive? Do you know I have many enemies? If they find out I'm in your hands, they will surely come seeking revenge. Aren't you afraid they'll kill you all?"

Li Hao picked up his hot tea, took a small sip, and chuckled, "What's there to be afraid of? At worst, we'll just give it to them. If they really want to kill me too, am I not going to fight back?"

Wu Liangsheng's eyes narrowed: "Fight back? I used to be at the peak of the Heavenly Soul Realm. My enemies are no weaker than me. You're so confident?"

Li Hao said, "Even a martial god might not be able to withstand one of my punches."

"Intimidation has no weight with me, so you'd better save your breath."

Wu Liangsheng scrutinized Li Hao, his gaze shifting: "So you mean, you can bribe him?"

"Okay, what do you want?"

Li Hao said without even looking up, "If I want you dead, then kill yourself right now in front of me. Once you're dead, I'll untie you."

Wu Liangsheng didn't take these words to heart. After thinking for a while, he slowly said, "If I told you that I have a way to help you condense a new physical body, a body that has nothing to do with anyone else and belongs only to you."

Would you be tempted?