Judging from the texture and craftsmanship of this jade pendant, it was absolutely not something an ordinary family could possess.
He could start from here and investigate the origin of this incomplete jade pendant.
Perhaps he could then discover the whereabouts of his parents!
"Ya Fei, how much is this jade pendant? I will buy it," Ye Hao asked.
"It is Ya Fei's blessing to be able to offer my lord even a small bit of help. How could I possibly take your money?"
Ya Fei said with a smile.
After knowing him for half a year, she had finally managed to board Ye Hao's ship.
She had not even climbed into his bed yet!
As for money, she absolutely would not accept it.
Ye Hao said, "Very well. In the future, if there is an opportunity, I will refine a medicinal pill to help improve your physique and enhance your cultivation talent."
"Then Ya Fei thanks my lord in advance."
Overjoyed, Ya Fei cleverly stood up and began massaging Ye Hao's shoulders and back.
During this time, Gu Ni also seized the opportunity and shamelessly came forward to seek guidance.
He brought up the difficulties he had encountered while refining pills.
Ye Hao did not hold back and answered them one by one.
After listening to Ye Hao's explanations, Gu Ni felt as if he had been enlightened by a sudden awakening, his mind completely opened!
The doubts that had troubled him for years were resolved, and the bottleneck he had been stuck at was finally loosened!
"Thank you, my lord, for dispelling my confusion."
Gu Ni knelt directly on the ground to salute.
Ye Hao waved his hand dismissively.
Gu Ni hurried off to the pill refining chamber as if he had obtained a priceless treasure.
Ye Hao did not stay long and soon left the Miteer Auction House.
He did not return to his residence.
Instead, he went directly to the Xiao Family.
"Hello, my name is… Hao Shuai. I am a friend of Miss Xun'er and would like to speak with her about something."
Ye Hao said with a smile.
At present, the only person he could think of who might help him trace the owner of the jade pendant or the faction connected to it.
Was the Gu Clan's young lady, Xun'er.
"Please wait a moment. I will report this."
Steward Mo brought Ye Hao to a side hall near the main gate to wait, then went to inform Xun'er.
After a short while.
Steward Mo returned.
"Mister Hao Shuai, I am sorry. Miss Xun'er has gone out and has not yet returned."
"Thank you."
Ye Hao stepped outside the Xiao Family.
By now, it was already late. The moon had risen.
Ye Hao thought Xun'er should return soon.
He planned to wait here for a while.
At the same time, he considered how to bring up the matter.
Should he directly reveal his identity?
Just then, he suddenly heard a familiar voice.
"What are you good for? So many of you, and you still could not protect a single girl!!"
Xiao Zhan angrily pointed at several guards and sternly rebuked them.
The guards lowered their heads, not daring to utter a word.
Xiao Zhan grew even angrier.
The three elders beside him also wore expressions so cold they seemed ready to drip with frost!
Within the Xiao Family, only the four of them knew Xun'er's true identity!
If anything happened to Xun'er in the Xiao Family.
Not only their Xiao Family, but likely the entire Wu Tan City would suffer!
Xiao Zhan took a deep breath, suppressing his anger.
"Where was the last place Xun'er disappeared from your sight?"
The captain of the guard squad answered softly.
"Near… near the East Gate of Wu Tan City."
"We will deal with you when we return!"
Xiao Zhan snorted coldly and hurried toward the East Gate with the three elders.
"East Gate of Wu Tan City?"
Ye Hao caught the key information. With a swift movement, he dashed in that direction!
Xiao Yan had only run a few steps.
When Yao Chen's voice sounded.
"Xiao Yan, that fellow called Hao Shuai seems to have his eyes on Xun'er as well. I do not know his purpose, but… I must tell you some unfortunate news…"
"If my perception is correct, he should now be a Three-Star Dou Spirit!"
Yao Chen's words were like sharp blades stabbing into Xiao Yan's heart.
"What? Three-Star Dou Spirit? Teacher, are you joking with me?!"
He clearly remembered that the last time he saw Ye Hao, he had only been an Eight-Star Dou Grandmaster!
In just a few months, he had become a Three-Star Dou Spirit!
Xiao Yan nearly stumbled and fell.
"I have no time to joke with you. This child has the best talent I have seen in all these years. There is no second."
Yao Chen's tone carried undisguised envy.
If only such a young man were his disciple!
Xiao Yan clenched his fists tightly.
Overwhelming killing intent filled his eyes!
"Thirty years on the east side of the river, thirty years on the west. One day, I, Xiao Yan, will surpass him!"
"Keep working hard. You can do it," Yao Chen encouraged.
At the same time, he silently added in his heart.
In your dreams. (TL/N: oof...)
…
Although a Dou Spirit could not truly fly, short-distance aerial leaps were still possible.
Ye Hao quickly exited through the East Gate.
By now, the moon had risen high.
Outside the East Gate of Wu Tan City lay dense forests.
Even the bright moonlight could not dispel the darkness within the woods.
Ye Hao leapt onto a large tree.
He spread out his Mortal Realm soul power!
Centering on himself, he began sweeping through the forest ahead!
Ten meters. One hundred meters…
Using a carpet-search method, Ye Hao searched for Xun'er's presence.
Before long.
He sensed several Dou Master auras dozens of miles away in a valley, rapidly approaching!
…
Elsewhere.
Beneath a towering tree dozens of zhang tall.
Xun'er, carefully dressed, stood there with expectation, excitement, and joy on her delicate face.
A faint blush of shyness also lingered!
"It seems that the reason Brother Hao did not acknowledge me last time must have been because of that Nalan Yanran from the Yunlan Sect!"
"Hmph!"
"I could tell at first glance she was no good. She even dared try to compete with me for Brother Hao. Wishful thinking."
At the thought of soon seeing the one she loved most!
A blissful smile spread across Xun'er's face.
With her hands behind her back, she sometimes hopped lightly beneath the tree, sometimes stood quietly and reserved.
As if practicing what posture she should adopt when the two of them met!
Yet after practicing so much, she was still not satisfied.
At that moment.
The smile on Xun'er's face slowly froze.
She lifted her head and looked in a certain direction.
Soon!
A figure appeared before her!
"It is you!"
"Xun'er, I—"
Ye Hao was still wearing that mask. Before he could finish speaking, Xun'er coldly interrupted him.
"Is Xun'er a name you are allowed to call?"
"?"
A faint golden flame flickered in her eyes.
"The one who arranged to meet me… was it you?"
"What do you mean arranged to meet you?"
Ye Hao was momentarily stunned, then said,
"This is not the place to talk. About two miles away, several people are heading this way! Come with me!"
How could Xun'er believe him? Her voice turned icy.
"Speak! What is your purpose?!"
Ye Hao fell silent.
He could hear that Xun'er was angry!
Before he could explain.
Xun'er, her brows raised sharply, lifted her fair arm and shook it.
Jingle jingle…
The bell rang.
The next second!
A figure emerged from the shadow behind the tree!
Ling Ying bowed respectfully to Xun'er.
"Young Lady."
Xun'er pointed at Hao Shuai, Ye Hao.
"Elder Ling, this person harbors ill intentions. I suspect he was sent by the Soul Clan. Capture him!"
Hearing this, Ling Ying turned his head to look and instantly widened his eyes!
Hao Shuai!
Why was it him!
"Young Lady, he…"
Ling Ying had just begun to speak when Xun'er coldly said,
"Elder Ling, why are you still standing there? Capture him at once!"
Ling Ying sighed.
"Very well."
He looked toward Ye Hao.
"I am sorry. My young lady has given the order. I have no choice but to take action against you."
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(TL/N: To save everyone from the confusion, the letter Xun'er received was written by Nalan Yanran. Nalan wrote it as a lure to kidnap Xun'er for obvious reasons (You will know in the next chapter). Although MC was oblivious, he searched around as he wanted to find Xun'er about the pendant (which he found her) as you have read this chapter.)
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