Chapter 983: Chapter 983 Wei Country Manor

    Xue Lingling hurriedly asked, “Master, is that sword you received also a spiritual artifact?”

    Qin Hao smiled wryly, “That’s just scrap iron.”

    Xue Lingling was a bit disappointed, “Oh.”

    Qin Hao understood her little thoughts, “Next time I find something good, I’ll prioritize giving it to you.”

    Ling’er chuckled, “Master is really nice.”

    Gao Linglong spoke up, “Mr. Qin, my father just sent a message saying that he wants to invite you to our home tomorrow.”

    Qin Hao, “Sure, I’ll come find you tomorrow.”

    After dinner, Gao Linglong chatted with Qin Hao and Xian Yin for a while, then left. Qin Hao and the other two saw her off at the door. Gao Linglong turned and smiled, “Mr. Qin, Miss Xian Yin, Ling’er, you all go back, it’s so close that there’s no need to see me off.”

    Qin Hao nodded slightly, watched Gao Linglong return to the pavilion, and then went back to the room with Xian Yin and Ling’er.

    In the living room, Xian Yin took out the Purple Pattern Elixir Furnace Qin Hao had given her, and dropped a drop of her essence blood on it, while infusing it with a large amount of spiritual energy.

    The rust on the surface of the Purple Pattern Elixir Furnace began to fall off, revealing its original color. It was a purple-bronze furnace adorned with densely packed, profound, and mysterious patterns.

    “So beautiful.” Ling’er showed a look of amazement upon seeing the exquisite furnace.

    Xian Yin also admired it, “Master, how did you discover this? This is a premium spiritual artifact, there’s not a single premium spiritual artifact in the entire Skyfire Dynasty.”

    Qin Hao smiled and said, “It requires keen eyesight.”

    “Master, you’re amazing.” Xian Yin smiled faintly.

    “Go and practice well, the competition is in a few days.”

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    The next morning around eight.

    Gao Linglong came to Qin Hao’s place; at this time, Qin Hao and the others had just finished breakfast. Seeing Gao Linglong, Qin Hao smiled and said, “Miss Linglong, have you had breakfast? Then shall we go?”

    After speaking, he told Xian Yin and Ling’er, “You both stay home and practice well, wait for me to come back, and try not to wander around.”

    He was worried that the people he had offended might make a move against Xian Yin and Ling’er.

    Xian Yin and Ling’er understood what he meant and nodded gently, “Master, go ahead, Ling’er and I will wait for you at home.”

    Qin Hao and Gao Linglong left the pavilion, and after they left, Ling’er suddenly said to Xian Yin, “Sister Xian Yin, do you think Sister Linglong might fall for Master?”

    Xian Yin’s heart trembled at the words, “Why do you think about so much, little girl? This is Master’s business, we can’t interfere.”

    Ling’er giggled, “Sister Xian Yin, I know you like Master. If you like him, just boldly say it, don’t be so reserved.”

    Xian Yin blushed intensely, “Shoo, shoo, you little girl knows nothing.”

    On the other side, Qin Hao and Gao Linglong, along with several guards of the Commandery Prince’s residence, walked down the street.

    Gao Linglong said while walking, “Mr. Qin, I have a list here, do you want to take a look? It records the young talents participating in this competition, mainly some pretty formidable opponents.”

    Qin Hao, “No need, there’s nothing particularly interesting.”

    Gao Linglong nodded slightly with a bitter smile and said, “Mr. Qin, with your extraordinary combat prowess, getting into the top five should be very easy. It’s different for us; we have to thoroughly study our opponents.”

    Qin Hao, “Stop flattering me already; I think that Princess Lingyi is quite terrifying.”

    Gao Linglong reminded, “No one has seen Princess Lingyi’s exact combat strength, but she’s definitely the most terrifying participant in this competition, and she might have a spiritual artifact. The added combat power of a spiritual artifact is extremely terrifying.”

    In the competition, contestants can use any means necessary to win, because the result is everything.

    Some people feel it’s unfair, but is there really absolute fairness in the world? If someone has a spiritual artifact and is not allowed to use it, then others might find your divine skills to be too powerful, and you shouldn’t be allowed to use those powerful skills either. Then what’s the point of the competition?

    So the rules are simple, as long as you can win, it doesn’t matter whether you’re using hidden weapons or any other means; it’s all your ability.

    As they talked, they soon arrived in front of a massive mansion: Wei Country Duke’s Mansion!

    On both sides of the mansion’s entrance, there were two mighty and extraordinary spiritual beasts. Seeing Gao Linglong, the guards at the gate respectfully called out, “Miss.”

    Gao Linglong nodded slightly, leading Qin Hao into the mansion. Wei Country Duke’s Mansion was huge, the scenery inside was beautiful, and the palace was extremely luxurious.

    After walking for a while, they encountered a group led by a young man about the same age as Gao Linglong.

    Seeing Gao Linglong, he smiled and said, “Isn’t this sister Linglong?”

    Gao Linglong’s face was not good, “Do you have any business?”

    Gao Zhixing laughed heartily, “Is that how you talk to your cousin? No manners at all. I think it’s all taught by your lowly mother, right?”

    Gao Linglong was enraged, her face flushed red, “Gao Zhixing, if you dare speak ill of my mother again, don’t blame me for being ruthless.”

    “Oh my, quite defiant, did I say something wrong? Isn’t your mother just a lowly prostitute?” After saying that, Gao Zhixing laughed heartily again.

    Gao Linglong’s face turned livid, just as she was about to make a move, the sound of slaps suddenly rang out continuously, lasting for more than twenty slaps.

    After the slaps stopped, Gao Zhixing’s eyes were starry, his head buzzing, his body swayed, and if not for the servants supporting him, he would have fallen to the ground.

    “Mr. Gao has done me a favor, if you dare to insult Mr. Gao’s wife again, I’ll cut off your head.” Qin Hao’s voice was chillingly cold, filled with killing intent.

    Gao Linglong felt grateful to Qin Hao, knowing he understood her difficulties; whether or not to act was a hard choice.

    She also knew that if Qin Hao said it, he was capable of acting on it. He didn’t even regard the emperor’s brother highly, let alone the son of a duke, “Qin Hao, let it go. Don’t bother with him.”

    She worried that if Qin Hao really killed Gao Zhixing, it would not sit well with her grandfather, and the relationship between the Gao Family and Qin Hao would deteriorate.

    Gao Zhixing, a dignified duke’s son, surrounded by admirers, had never been beaten like this before, let alone at home.

    “Gao Linglong, you bitch, just like your damn mother, so low you dare find a man to hit me, don’t you? Someone kill him for me.” Gao Zhixing screamed hysterically.

    The servants behind him immediately surged forward, while the guards behind Gao Linglong also rushed to the front, both sides in a standoff.

    But this was the Wei Country Duke’s Mansion, and Gao Zhixing’s father, also Gao Linglong’s uncle, had inherited the duke’s title, making him the head of the house here.

    The guards in the mansion were pouring in; in no time, dozens of people gathered.

    Seeing this, Gao Zhixing pointed at Qin Hao and said, “Get him, kill him. Anyone who kills him gets a million spirit stones.”

    These people initially were concerned about Gao Linglong, but upon hearing the young master’s words, they all charged forward, swords pointing at Qin Hao, attacking fiercely.