Chapter 984: Chapter 984: Extraordinary Appearance

    The guards of Gao Linglong soon fell into a pool of blood.

    Qin Hao’s expression was calm, and he did not make a move, but his black dragon-embroidered robe fluttered without wind, and thousands of Sword Qi appeared around him.

    He walked as if strolling through a courtyard, and with each step, several guards fell to the ground.

    Before long, Qin Hao and Gao Linglong arrived at the open plaza outside the main hall of the Duke’s Mansion. Although there were still more than a hundred people surrounding them, no one dared to attack because the power Qin Hao displayed was too terrifying.

    Gao Zhixing’s face turned pale with fear. Where did Gao Linglong find such a powerful man? Too terrifying.

    Just then, a cold light flickered in the air, and a Sword Qi shot toward Gao Zhixing’s neck, intending to sever his head.

    “Stop!”

    Two streams of light flashed from a distance and instantly dissipated Qin Hao’s Sword Qi.

    At the same time, three figures appeared and approached the plaza, including Gao Yuan, who had just sent out one of the beams of light.

    The two other middle-aged men looked a bit like Gao Yuan, suggesting they were his brothers.

    One of them squinted at Qin Hao, eyes flickering with killing intent: “Who are you to dare cause trouble in our Duke’s Mansion?”

    Gao Yuan said, “Big brother, this is a friend I met in Yuxing County, named Qin Hao.”

    Gao Feng snorted coldly, “Isn’t your friend a bit too arrogant? Planning to kill my son in our Duke’s Mansion?”

    Qin Hao replied, “Your son is undisciplined, repeatedly calling other people’s mothers lowly. Did you teach him that?”

    Upon hearing his words, Gao Feng and Gao Yuan’s faces changed. They immediately understood what had happened just now because they were smart people.

    Gao Feng looked at Qin Hao with a dark expression: “You have a lot of nerve. Seize him!”

    Beside him, Gao Chuan hurriedly said, “Big brother, this person cannot be taken.”

    Gao Feng questioned in confusion, “Why can’t he be taken?”

    Gao Chuan explained, “Yesterday, this person killed nearly thirty Bloodthirsty Forbidden Guards and severely injured the Guard Commander. His fighting power is terrifying. Unless father or our third brother takes action, no one can subdue him.”

    Gao Feng’s face changed slightly: “This person killed so many Bloodthirsty Forbidden Guards and is still alive?”

    “Not only that, yesterday he also severed Prince Xiaotian’s legs, and after killing the Forbidden Guards, he was invited to the palace by the emperor. It seems the emperor didn’t make things difficult for him,” Gao Chuan had been at the scene yesterday and was truly shocked by Qin Hao’s fighting power.

    The Bloodthirsty Forbidden Guard Commander’s power was comparable to a Half-step Heavenly Realm Master, yet he was defeated by Qin Hao, indicating the terrifying extent of Qin Hao’s power.

    Hearing his second brother’s words, Gao Feng’s face showed uncertainty, and for a moment he didn’t know what to do.

    At this point, Gao Yuan spoke, “Mr. Qin, let it go. I see that our nephew Zhixing knows his mistake; don’t hold it against him.”

    Although he said this, he still harbored some anger. Previously, the whole family almost entirely opposed his and Linglong’s mother’s relationship; Gao Feng and others completely looked down upon Linglong’s mother, which led to him, in a fit of anger, taking his family to Yuxing County.

    Leveraging their father’s influence in the court and his own breakthrough in power, he eventually became the Commandery Prince of Yuxing County.

    In the entire Wei Country’s mansion, apart from their father, he was the only Heavenly Human Realm expert. Now the servants no longer dared to act arrogantly as they once did.

    Qin Hao looked at Gao Zhixing and said plainly, “Your luck saved you this time. If there’s a next time, no one can save you.”

    Gao Zhixing’s face was ashen. He wanted to speak harshly but didn’t dare, especially when even his father said nothing; he dared even less, and he turned and left.

    “Disperse, everyone. Return to your duties,” Gao Yuan commanded with authoritative finality.

    The subordinates, intimidated by his power, left without a word, which enraged Gao Feng. Who was the head of the family here? Did none of you recognize me as the Duke?

    After this, Gao Yuan looked at Qin Hao and Gao Linglong and said, “Mr. Qin, Linglong, come inside.”

    Gao Feng knew that Gao Yuan was definitely angry inside. Although he hadn’t really taken it out on his son, he surely harbored some resentment. His attitude of turning the tables just now said it all.

    Logically, it should have been him inviting them into the hall.

    He didn’t say anything because he was not as strong as Gao Yuan, despite cultivating for nearly a century without breaking through to the Heavenly Human Realm.

    Inside the main hall, Qin Hao and Gao Linglong sat down, and Gao Yuan addressed Qin Hao, “Mr. Qin, I heard about what happened yesterday. You were quite bold.”

    “It’s just my nature; Mr. Gao needn’t say more.”

    Gao Yuan nodded slightly, “I heard from Linglong that you gave her a Spiritual Artifact?”

    Upon hearing this, Gao Feng and Gao Chuan widened their eyes. He gave Linglong a Spiritual Artifact? No way, was he bluffing? Their entire Duke’s Mansion didn’t even possess a single Spiritual Artifact, and he was giving one away?

    Qin Hao smiled, “I owe Mr. Gao a favor. Consider this as a token of my gratitude for his help.”

    Gao Linglong took out the golden bell, “Father, it’s this.”

    Gao Yuan took it to look at, while Gao Feng and Gao Chuan also examined the golden bell. Was this a Spiritual Artifact?

    Gao Yuan infused it with Spiritual Energy, and the bell shone brilliantly with golden light.

    “Ding”

    The sound of the bell sent out an invisible energy wave, shaking the entire hall. Gao Yuan hurriedly withdrew his Spiritual Energy and looked at the bell with some astonishment.

    Gao Feng and Gao Chuan were incredibly shocked, staring at the bell with eyes full of fervor. Such strong power, it was undoubtedly a Spiritual Artifact, resonating with the Spiritual Energy of the heavens and earth.

    Gao Linglong said, “Father, this Spiritual Artifact has many uses and is very powerful.”

    She had tested it last night and was utterly astonished. She conservatively estimated that this Spiritual Artifact could increase her combat power by at least fifty percent. With this bell, she was more confident about ranking in the top five.

    Gao Yuan returned the Spiritual Artifact to his daughter, “Since Mr. Qin gave it to you, keep it and use it.”

    “Mm,” Linglong nodded slightly.

    Gao Yuan looked at Qin Hao and said, “Mr. Qin, this gift of yours is a bit much; I don’t even know how to repay the favor.”

    Qin Hao smiled slightly, “No need to be polite, Mr. Gao. I consider Linglong a friend, and I don’t have any use for the item, so I gave it to her.”

    As they were speaking, an old man emerged from the back hall, “We have guests?”

    Gao Feng and the others hurriedly stood up, “Father.”

    “Grandfather,” Gao Linglong also called out.

    The old man nodded slightly and came over, “This young master’s face is extraordinary, a dragon among men, destined to be a great figure.”

    Qin Hao calmly replied, “The senior overpraises me.”

    The old man said, “Mr. Qin, I’m not flattering you; I possess a secret technique for reading faces. Your face carries the aura of a king, imposing and extraordinary, indicating a future of remarkable achievements.”