Liu Wuxie, discerning Song Tianhao’s motives, inwardly commended Song Ling for having a devoted father. The Song Clan had spared no expense, investing seven to eight million gold coins in herbs.0

The Song Clan had reaped benefits from the obliteration of the Wan and Tian Clans. Lately, they had been fostering a relationship with the Xu Clan, aiming for a mutually beneficial collaboration. The alliance between the two clans was a win-win proposition.0

Although Xu Yilin had ascended to the Marrow Cleansing Realm, the Xu Clan couldn’t depend solely on him. Before his departure, Liu Wuxie had an extensive discussion with Xu Yilin. The Xu Clan needed to progress steadily, one step at a time. Overexpansion could pose a threat to the City Lord Mansion, provoking a desperate counterattack.1

For the Song Clan, simultaneously deploying such vast resources wasn’t easy, but it was a worthwhile investment to win Liu Wuxie’s favor for Song Ling. If Song Ling could establish himself in the Imperial Academy, it would elevate the Song Clan’s status in the future. Song Tianhao's strategic foresight left a deep impression on Liu Wuxie.0

In Azure Billow City, Song Tianhao...0