Wang Li's knowledge of the Speed Clan's Bai Family was quite limited; he knew from the plot that they were once one of the Clear Sky Sect's four affiliated Sects.
During the period when the Clear Sky Sect was attacked by Spirit Hall, the four affiliated Sects were also targets of attack. Finally, the Clear Sky Sect sealed its mountain gate, and the four affiliated Sects also separated.
Except for the Strength Clan's Tai Family, who settled in Heaven Dou City, the rest, the Defense Clan's Niu Family, the Breaking Clan's Yang Family, and the Speed Clan's Bai Family, gradually migrated to Star Luo.
They did not enter the provinces directly controlled by the Star Luo Empire, but rather settled in kingdoms and duchies subordinate to the Star Luo Empire.
This brought about a problem: if Wang Li wanted to find the Defense Clan's Niu Family, he still knew they were in Dragon Rising City, but he didn't know the exact location of the Breaking Clan's Yang Family or the Speed Clan's Bai Family.
There was no other way but to inquire along the way.
Dugu Bo, Dugu Yan, and Wang Li, after Dugu Yan obtained her fourth spirit ring, they traversed the Star Dou Great Forest and entered the Star Luo Empire.
Then, at an extremely fast speed, they traveled between various cities and quickly gathered the necessary information: a place called Bai Family Fortress.
Walking on the road, Dugu Yan looked at the desolate scenery around her and couldn't help but ask in confusion,
"What's wrong with this Bai Family? Their Bai Family Fortress is built in such a remote and desolate place!"
Wang Li thought for a moment, then said,
"Perhaps they didn't have money to buy houses in the city. After all, those houses in the city aren't cheap."
Dugu Bo's expression was unreadable. When he was young, the Clear Sky Sect was still the head of the Spirit Master's world's Seven Great Sects, possessing the number one attack system Tool Spirit, the Clear Sky Hammer.
And as one of the four affiliated Sects of the Clear Sky Sect, the Speed Clan's Bai Family had also been glorious back then, but now, they seemed to be living quite miserably.
As they traveled, the scenery was desolate everywhere. This place seemed extremely remote, and even the land was not fertile; it really couldn't be considered a good place.
After walking for some time, they finally saw a fortress-style building at the end of the road. This fortress was built against a mountain and looked quite imposing, but unfortunately, the surrounding desolation made it seem quite out of place.
They saw the fortress, and the people inside the fortress also discovered them. After a sharp whistle, seven or eight flying Spirit Masters flew to their side at an extremely fast speed, subtly surrounding them.
Dugu Bo circulated his spirit power, and a fierce aura was revealed for an instant. The flying Spirit Masters in the sky around them, as if seeing some terrifying Spirit Beast, flapped their wings and scattered in a panic.
After greeting them, Dugu Bo calmly said,
"I want to see your clan leader!"
Inside the fortress!
Wang Li and Dugu Yan accompanied Dugu Bo. Wang Li secretly observed his surroundings, guessing that this fortress was probably built by the Defense Clan's Niu Family. However, since the Speed Clan's Bai Family had no money to settle in the city, they could only settle in the countryside, which is why this imposing fortress appeared in such a remote rural area.
At this moment, Bai He, the clan leader of the Bai Family, felt extremely uneasy. He was, after all, a Spirit Saint expert, but in front of Dugu Bo, he still felt his heart pounding, which already explained the situation.
Gritting his teeth, Bai He proactively bowed and said,
"Junior Bai He, clan leader of the Bai Family, may I ask your name, senior? What brings you to Bai Family Fortress? Whatever we can do, we will surely satisfy you!"
Dugu Bo raised an eyelid and said indifferently,
"This old man's surname is Dugu, and my given name is Bo. I have inquired, and your Bai Family possesses a treasured heirloom, the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng. This item is of some use to me, which is why I have come to purchase it. Name your price; as long as the price is suitable, this old man will not haggle."
Bai He's heart sank upon hearing this. They indeed had the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng, but they never easily showed it to others. Even Old goat and Yang Wudi hadn't been told by Bai He about it, so how could this news have spread?
However, Bai He dared not question him. With the surname Dugu and the given name Bo, he already knew who this person was.
Poison Douluo, Dugu Bo, one of the continent's supreme experts, a terrifying existence that made people tremble at the mention of his name.
This was not someone the current Bai Family could refuse. Even if the four single-attribute Sects gathered together, they still couldn't provoke this person.
Bai He felt bitter in his heart, but he still forced himself to speak and tentatively named a price:
"So it is Your Grace, Bi Lin. To be frank, Your Grace, our clan indeed has a Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng. Since it is useful to Your Grace, our clan is willing to part with it. How about... thirty thousand gold coins!"
Wang Li was shocked to hear this. Did Bai He not have a correct understanding of the value of the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng? Thirty thousand gold coins was practically selling it for a pittance.
Thinking about it, in the original work, Bai He gave the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng to Tang San for free, even if they had a family relationship... perhaps... Bai He really didn't know the value of the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng.
At this moment, Dugu Bo also couldn't accurately judge the value of the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng, but as long as it could help Dugu Yan resolve her Spirit defect, it was a priceless treasure. After thinking for a while, he said,
"This old man doesn't like owing favors, nor does he wish to take advantage of you. However, this old man has always been a lone wolf, and my finances are limited. How about one hundred and fifty thousand gold coins? What do you think?"
When Bai He heard this, his head felt dizzy. Having lived a poor life for so long, he only then realized how large a sum one hundred and fifty thousand gold coins was.
The entire Speed Clan would not have to worry about their livelihood for at least ten years, and they would have more time to focus on cultivation.
Exchanging a Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng for ten years of development for the entire clan was very worthwhile for Bai He.
He nodded repeatedly, seemingly afraid that Dugu Bo would go back on his word:
"Agreed, I agree! Your Grace, Bi Lin, is a person of noble character; I am deeply impressed. Please wait a moment, Your Grace; I will be right back!"
After speaking, Bai He left like a flash.
After Bai He left, Dugu Bo whispered,
"Xiao Li, is a Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng worth this price?"
Wang Li looked at Dugu Yan, nodded heavily, and said,
"It's worth it. As long as it can help Yan Yan Jie, we've even gotten a great deal!"
Dugu Yan was also nervous. As far as she knew, one hundred and fifty thousand gold coins had already emptied her grandfather's savings.
Now, it remained to be seen whether this Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng could truly help her improve her Spirit defect.
Not long after, Bai He returned, but compared to his joyful demeanor when he left, he was now full of despair, saying mournfully,
"Your Grace, Bi Lin, our clan's heirloom, the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng, has been stolen!"
"What?!"
Dugu Bo's face became ferocious, his eyes filled with fierce anger. This twist and turn of events infuriated him greatly, and he roared almost like a beast,
"You're playing with this old man! I didn't shortchange you on the price, and now you're telling me the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng has been stolen!"
Wang Li and Dugu Yan were also stunned.