Fein recalled Xu Hao's past year.

In the end, he suddenly realized in despair that Xu Hao was absolutely right!

Xu Hao had risen from an unknown youth to his current status in just a little over six months!

If someone had told him in the past that a person could achieve this level in such a short time, he would have slapped them and said: Are you freaking kidding me?

But now, he had to admit, such a prodigy genuinely existed, reaching in six months what he achieved in most of his life!

Even more powerful than him!

He suddenly felt immensely inferior, with growing respect for Xu Hao.

He hurriedly said, "Young Master Xu, rest assured, I am determined to be your loyal dog!"

Xu Hao said calmly, "If you perform well and provide me with information on the Feisha Association and other organizations, I will reward you greatly. It isn't impossible to help you reach the Marquis Level; you know I have that power."

"Of course, I believe you!" Fein was overjoyed, naturally believing Xu Hao had that power, especially since Xu Hao got along well with Louise. Although Louise was long reserved by the President of the Feisha Association, if Xu Hao asked her for a drop of Essence Blood, it wouldn't be an issue.

The rise of the Blood Clan is a process of bloodline purification, and when quantitative change leads to qualitative change, the rise happens naturally.

Louise's situation could even be seen as having the Realm of the Ancestor of the Blood Clan; her bloodline hasn't been fully activated, so she hasn't engaged in cultivation. But even if activated, she would only have the Realm without strength, still making dresses for others.

But if Louise bestowed a drop of Essence Blood upon Fein, his power would increase dramatically, reaching the Half step Marquis level wouldn't be impossible!

Xu Hao nodded slightly and said, "I'll pretend to release you under duress. From now on, take care not to be exposed."

"Haha, don't worry, Young Master Xu. With my status in the Feisha Association, no one will detect my identity." Fein said with great confidence.

Xu Hao nodded slightly, acknowledging that with Fein's status, it was indeed difficult for him to be caught or exposed within the Feisha Association.

Xu Hao immediately turned and said to Tu Pingchuan, "Tu Pingchuan, I agree to your demand. I release Fein; you release Ruyan and the others."

"Hahaha! Good! A wise choice!" Tu Pingchuan laughed loudly, began to retreat, and Xu Hao also flew away from Fein, rushing toward Liu Ruyan and the others.

When Xu Hao arrived, Anna immediately jumped into Xu Hao's embrace, sobbing, "Brother, I was so scared! I thought I wouldn't see you again!"

Xu Hao patted Anna on the shoulder, comforting her, "Don't be afraid. With me here, none of them will ever harm you."

Miranda scoffed on the side, "Tsk! Look at you, so scared. Is it really that terrifying? He's just a nobody, doesn't even dare to kill us."

Anna huffed, "Hmph! You're speaking so lightly. You want to leave brother, but I don't!"

Anna looked at Miranda displeased, baring her teeth and demonstrating aggressively.

Xu Hao was there, consoling Anna and chatting with the women.

Meanwhile...

Fein cupped his hands toward Tu Pingchuan, "Thank you, Eldest Young Master Tu, for your help!"

Tu Pingchuan said indifferently, "Mr. Fein, you and I are both Xu Hao's enemies. As the saying goes, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. Seeing you in danger, naturally, I offered my assistance.

Though you lost today, it was because Xu Hao somehow acquired a Lightning Element Undying Bone. He relied on external forces to defeat you, so for you, though defeated, it's not disgraceful!"

Tu Pingchuan told Fein right away, though you lost, it wasn't your fault, but Xu Hao's.

He used despicable means, exploiting the Lightning Element Undying Bone especially against sinister creatures; it's extremely sly!

Fein also said with an enraged expression, "Exactly! I never imagined he had such an Undying Bone, causing me such a great fall. Otherwise, with just his skills, how could he be my opponent? Ridiculous!"

At this point, Wu Kui noticed that Fein didn't realize those Bo's hot tempered eels were released by him, or perhaps Fein had guessed but couldn't confront him yet, so Wu Kui relaxed for the meantime.

Wu Kui approached Fein and said, "The Third Young Master is absolutely correct. Xu Hao is quite cunning, with many tactics. Nobody knows what strategies he'll deploy. Hence, suffering some setbacks while facing him is quite normal. We at Huaya have an old saying, taking a loss is a blessing, and to learn from experience. Today, we've all learned Xu Hao wields the Lightning Element Undying Bone."