Upon hearing Lin Yu's offer, both Tai Tan and Bai He remained silent, but Niu Gao and Yang Wudi were immediately taken aback, their hearts stirring with interest.
From the situation portrayed in the livestream, it was clear that the Four Great Clans would never have the strength to seek vengeance on the Clear Sky Clan alone. Seeking help from other forces, like the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, or the Star Luo Empire, seemed unlikely—they wouldn't risk offending the Clear Sky Clan for the sake of the Four Great Clans.
There was always the option of turning to Spirit Hall, but Spirit Hall was an enemy of the Four Great Clans as well, akin to the Clear Sky Clan, so their hatred ran just as deep. The clans wished to retaliate against Spirit Hall, too but had never been able to muster the strength.
That left Lin Yu as the only viable ally.
Lin Yu demonstrated his prowess by answering countless questions correctly, amassing unimaginable rewards, and proving himself as one of the most powerful individuals on the Douluo Continent. His strength had already been confirmed by Dugu Bo, who revealed that Lin Yu had defeated Sword Douluo Chen Xin and Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Douluo Yu Yuanzhen together, a testament to his terrifying power.
Moreover, Lin Yu's hatred for the Clear Sky Clan and the Tang family aligned perfectly with the goals of the Four Great Clans, particularly Niu Gao's Defense Clan and Yang Wudi's Breaking Clan. It made them natural allies in their quest for revenge.
Additionally, Yang Wudi had another reason for his interest in Lin Yu. In a previous livestream, Lin Yu had won a Mystic Pill Codex as a reward. As someone deeply passionate about pharmaceuticals, Yang Wudi believed that the art of alchemy was the next step in advancing the art of medicinal creation.
He had been trying to create his own pill but had failed thus far. Aligning himself with Lin Yu could open new doors, potentially giving him access to this mysterious codex. Furthermore, Lin Yu was rumored to have possession of the legendary Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, a treasure trove of rare medicinal herbs. Even if Lin Yu didn't offer him one of these herbs, just being able to study or smell them would be enough to satisfy Yang Wudi's curiosity.
Despite their excitement at the offer, both Yang Wudi and Niu Gao hesitated. Accepting such an offer outright would make their allegiance seem too cheap. After all, in the livestream, Tang San had gone through significant effort to win their loyalty.
After a moment of thought, Yang Wudi responded carefully in the livestream:
[Yang Wudi: @Lin Yu, I am honored by your offer. The Breaking Clan is open to joining you, but I must first meet you in person and assess the situation.]
[As our clan is currently settled within the Star Luo Empire, moving the entire clan to your location in Heaven Dou City would be a significant decision. If you are unable to guarantee our safety and stability in Heaven Dou, it would be difficult for me, as the clan leader, to make such a move.]
Satisfied with his reasoning, Yang Wudi felt he had laid out his terms clearly and appropriately.
[Lin Yu: Yang Clan Leader is quite thoughtful. Rest assured, since I made this offer, I've already made the necessary preparations. I am currently staying at Dugu Bo's residence, and you are welcome to visit me anytime.]
Lin Yu promptly responded, confident and composed. After Yang Wudi spoke, Niu Gao followed with his response.
[Niu Gao: The Defense Clan feels the same way. I will accompany Yang Wudi to visit you soon, my lord.]
Despite their agreement to visit Lin Yu, Yang Wudi and Niu Gao were careful not to reveal that they were already en route to Heaven Dou City. The three clans—Agility Clan, Breaking Clan, and Defense Clan—had made their plans to arrive early for the Four Great Clans' meeting.
Their intention? To find out whether Tai Tan had indeed sheltered Tang Hao and Tang San. If not, that would be ideal. If he had, however, Yang Wudi and Niu Gao were prepared to confront Tai Tan and persuade him otherwise.
As for whether Tang Hao would retaliate? Yang Wudi and Niu Gao were unconcerned. Being in Heaven Dou City, Tang Hao would likely avoid drawing too much attention, so they doubted he'd act recklessly.
[Lin Yu: @Bai He, @Tai Tan, what about the two of you? Yang Wudi and Niu Gao have expressed their intentions, but I'm curious—where do you both stand?]
Lin Yu, noticing that Bai He and Tai Tan hadn't yet responded, took the opportunity to push them for answers. He already had an idea of what Tai Tan's response might be, but that didn't stop him from stirring the pot and trying to unsettle Tang Hao and Tang San.
In the Strength Clan's territory, Tang San was seething with anger. Watching Lin Yu boldly attempt to recruit Tai Tan right in front of him was infuriating.
"This brat is too arrogant!" Tang San thought, clenching his fists.
Meanwhile, although Tai Tan's loyalty to Tang Hao had wavered slightly after watching the live stream, he still retained a sliver of hope. Unlike the version of himself from the stream, Tai Tan believed that his current actions—taking the risk to protect Tang Hao despite the danger—might earn him favor with his master. Perhaps things would turn out differently.
More importantly, Tang Hao and Tang San were already staying at the Strength Clan's residence. There was no way Tai Tan could openly declare his allegiance to Lin Yu under their watchful eyes—it would be suicidal.
Feigning anger, Tai Tan responded to Lin Yu's offer:
[Tai Tan (angry): @Lin Yu, how dare you slander my master and young master! I don't believe anything from that broadcast. You'll never see me switch sides, you wretched boy!]
In contrast to Tai Tan, Bai He had fully lost faith in the Tang family after the livestream. He knew that the behavior displayed by Tang Hao in the stream matched his real-world counterpart perfectly. After all, Tang Hao had sacrificed his own wife's legacy for the sake of preserving the Clear Sky Clan's reputation.
Therefore, Bai He had no illusions left. Despite their blood connection, Tang Hao and Tang San were merely distant relatives to him, and he saw no reason to continue trusting them.
After a moment of consideration, Bai He finally responded like Yang Wudi and Niu Gao:
[Bai He: @Lin Yu, the Agility Clan will accompany the Breaking Clan and Defense Clan to meet with you, my lord. We shall all visit you together.]