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"So, Senior Bai He, you've come alone this late—there must be something on your mind?" Su Ming asked calmly.

Bai He took out a plain box. Seeing it, Su Ming immediately suspected its contents. This must be the box with the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng that Bai He cherished in the original storyline.

Sure enough, Bai He opened the box to reveal a blood-red ginseng inside.

"Su Ming, look at this. Would you say this qualifies as one of the so-called immortal herbs you mentioned?" Bai He asked.

Feigning surprise, Su Ming approached and said, "Senior Bai He, I can't believe you have a Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng—and it's of considerable age. This herb ranks among the top-tier immortal herbs. Where did you acquire this?"

Bai He looked relieved at hearing its value. "It's an heirloom from the Speed Clan, to be honest. I don't even know where it originated. I always knew it was rare, but I never knew its true value. In fact, even when the clan faced crises, I never considered selling it."

"After hearing you talk about immortal herbs today, I thought this might be one of them. If it is, do you think it would be suitable for my granddaughter Xiangxiang to absorb?"

With a chuckle, Bai He added, "I've kept this so well-hidden even that old Yang Wudi doesn't know about it. Otherwise, he'd have tried every trick to get it from me by now."

Su Ming responded seriously, "Senior Bai He, this Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng has aged over five thousand years, making it incredibly valuable. But, it isn't suitable for Bai Chenxiang. If you'd like, I can offer another immortal herb as a trade. I have one ideal for her."

"Once she absorbs it, I expect her soul power will immediately break through to level forty. But more importantly, her innate talent will improve, smoothing her path in future cultivation."

Bai He hesitated for a moment, knowing that this herb was a family treasure. But thinking about his granddaughter's growth, he steeled his resolve. Keeping it without using it felt like a waste, especially when it could directly strengthen Xiangxiang.

"Alright, Su Ming. I trust you. Take the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng," Bai He said firmly.

Su Ming raised an eyebrow, surprised. "Senior Bai He, aren't you at all curious about the herb I'm offering in exchange?"

Bai He laughed, "There's no need. I trust you. Just as you said earlier—when you trust someone, you don't doubt them."

Su Ming admired Bai He's straightforwardness. Taking out an herb with wind attributes, he handed it to Bai He. "This is a Wind God Herb. It's quite a prized herb, perfect for enhancing Bai Chenxiang's speed and giving her some insight into wind energy."

Bai He accepted it gratefully. "Su Ming, I also have a suggestion."

Bai He looked at him curiously. "What suggestion?"

"I hope the Speed Clan won't focus solely on agility in the future. While the first five soul rings should still boost speed, I'd like to see you reserve a few skills for offense or defense. This will give you a well-rounded combat capability rather than total reliance on agility alone."

"The first five rings can remain pure speed boosts. Early on, the soul-guided weapons we'll provide will give plenty of attack power. But for later stages, I want you to have a more direct means of offense."

Bai He considered this deeply and nodded. "Alright, that makes sense. We'll keep our first five rings speed-focused and reserve the later ones for offense or defense."

Su Ming smiled in relief. "It's great you're on board. Bai Chenxiang's talent is impressive, and with the boost from this herb, she'll be on par with some of the strongest. Focusing only on speed would waste her potential."

"Since you think Xiangxiang has talent, I'll take your advice. But…"

Bai He hesitated, seeming a bit embarrassed.

"Senior Bai He, if there's something on your mind, feel free to say it," Su Ming encouraged.

"Su Ming, I heard that Sea God Island offers many benefits through trials. I was hoping…"

"You want me to take her along when I go?" Su Ming guessed.

Bai He looked embarrassed. "Yes, I know it's a lot to ask, especially since the Speed Clan only recently joined you. But…"

Su Ming smiled. "It's fine. I haven't finalized the group yet, and if Bai Chenxiang wants to go, I'll take her. But I'll be upfront with you—the trip to Sea God Island comes with risks. Although it offers opportunities, the Sea God may throw unexpected dangers at us."

Bai He chuckled, "Su Ming, I've thought this through. Xiangxiang has been sheltered in the clan her whole life. This is a chance for her to mature. And since you're bringing your other companions, I trust you can protect everyone if it comes down to it."

In truth, Bai He was betting on Su Ming's strength, assuming that the Sea God wouldn't pose an overwhelming threat. He believed that Su Ming had the confidence to protect everyone, or he wouldn't be considering taking his loved ones along.

On that point, Bai He was absolutely confident.