Urban God-level Youth

Qin Hao was stunned for a moment: "This rule is indeed a bit overbearing."

Nangong Yuya: "Mr. Qin, be careful in the future. The assassins of this Hell organization appear out of nowhere, and you never know when they might suddenly show up."

Qin Hao gently nodded: "Thank you, Princess Yuya, for the reminder."

Nangong Yuya gave him a sideways glance: "Mr. Qin, are you mocking me? This matter started because of me, reminding you is what I ought to do. If you need any help, like protection from secret experts, just let me know."

Qin Hao: "I'll pass on the expert protection; I don't really like that feeling."

Nangong Yuya: "I also worry you might misunderstand it as surveillance, so I didn't arrange for expert protection by your side. In a few days, you'll be heading to Heaven and Earth Academy; there shouldn't be any problems."

The two chatted for a while in the garden of Fengyue Building and then returned to the banquet table.

The others were also engaged in lively conversation. After Nangong Yuya returned, she went to other tables to converse with other people.

Qin Hao sat there, sipping the spiritual tea on the table.

"Qin," Du Qinghao's voice sounded. He approached Qin Hao with a smile and a wine glass in hand.

Upon seeing Du Qinghao, Qin Hao also smiled: "Du, long time no see."

Du Qinghao chuckled and said: "Qin, your performance in the secret realm trial was impressive. I feel quite inferior to you."

This time in the secret realm trial, Du Qinghao's ranking was also in the top fifty, which was quite good, but compared to Qin Hao's outstanding talent, it paled in comparison.

Qin Hao laughed dryly: "It's all just good luck; don't belittle yourself, Du."

Du Qinghao laughed heartily: "Qin, you're too modest. Here, let me toast you." With that, he drank it all in one go.

Qin Hao picked up his wine glass and drank a cup.

Du Qinghao: "Qin, let's take a walk together."

Qin Hao smiled bitterly and got up to walk with him a short distance away. After moving away from the crowd, Du Qinghao softly asked: "Qin, I invited you today to buy a Peak Ascending Elixir from you. I'm willing to buy one at market price; what do you think?"

"So, Du, it's because of this. I still have five Peak Ascending Elixirs; giving you one is no problem." Qin Hao's tone was calm, as if he didn't care about the Peak Ascending Elixir at all.

Du Qinghao was taken aback and quickly said: "Qin, this won't do. I know you're a Loose Cultivator and have disciples around you; I, Du Qinghao, cannot shortchange you on Spirit Stones. I will remember this favor."

Qin Hao said with a smile: "Du, why be so polite?"

Du Qinghao: "Qin, the Peak Ascending Elixir has always been precious and scarce in the market. Even money can't buy one. Here are ten million medium-grade Spirit Stones, please accept them, Qin."

Ten million medium-grade Spirit Stones for a Peak Ascending Elixir is indeed a high price.

Qin Hao glanced over, then took out a Peak Ascending Elixir: "Du, keep it safe."

"Thank you, Qin. If there's anything in the future, don't hesitate to ask, just come to me." Du Qinghao quickly put away the Peak Ascending Elixir.

With the Peak Ascending Elixir, he could completely break through to the Peak Realm and greatly increase his combat strength.

The two chatted casually for a while before returning to the banquet, which continued until after nine-thirty in the evening.

As Qin Hao was leaving, Lan Manshuang caught up with him: "Mr. Qin, do you have some time?"

Qin Hao turned to look at Lan Manshuang, a young beauty around twenty-one or twenty-two years old, her features exquisite and skillfully crafted, her figure charmingly contoured, and most importantly, possessing an extraordinary aura.

The female cultivators on Hidden Dragon Continent were almost all very beautiful, as they practiced cultivation techniques from a young age, altering bone structures and could grow into their desired appearance, far surpassing plastic surgery on Earth.

"Miss Lan, please." Qin Hao said to her.

The two walked side by side; many people noticed them, some knowing what's going on, others filled with curiosity as to why the Yunv Sect's Lan Manshuang was walking so close to Qin Hao.

Outside Fengyue Building, Lan Manshuang went to her luxurious vehicle and said, "Mr. Qin, please."

Her vehicle was a chariot pulled by three Red Flame Beasts and a bronze chariot.

A servant lifted the chariot's curtain, gesturing for Lan Manshuang and Qin Hao to enter.

Qin Hao: "Miss Lan, after you."

Lan Manshuang gave a soft smile and walked into the bronze chariot first, followed by Qin Hao.

Inside the chariot was spacious, like a small house, with a bed and chairs, resembling a moving palace.

Lan Manshuang sat on a chair, smiled, and said, "Mr. Qin, please sit."

Qin Hao sat across from her: "Miss Lan, are you inviting me about the matter mentioned at the banquet?"

Lan Manshuang nodded: "That's right, Mr. Qin, have you thought it over?"

Qin Hao pondered and replied: "I think Miss Lan's proposal is quite good. Have you really thought it through, Miss Lan?"

Lan Manshuang nodded: "This isn't just my proposal; it's also our Elder's idea."

Qin Hao: "Your Grand Elder? Isn't he afraid that I will offend many forces and bring trouble to your Yunv Sect?"

Lan Manshuang replied with a faint smile: "That is merely a struggle among the younger generation and doesn't count as a feud between sects. Even if there were sects that wished to act, our Yunv Sect would not fear them."

Upon hearing her words, Qin Hao smiled: "Very well, I agree to Miss Lan's proposal. May I know what kind of ceremony is required?"

Lan Manshuang: "I will take Mr. Qin to see our Grand Elder. The vow ceremony is essential, as both parties need to give assurances to each other."

About a dozen minutes later, the beast-drawn carriage stopped, and a voice came from outside: "Miss, Mr. Qin, please alight."

Lan Manshuang, smiling, said to Qin Hao: "Please, Mr. Qin."

Qin Hao nodded slightly, stood up, and stepped down, finding himself at the entrance of a residence.

Lan Manshuang followed right behind: "This is our Yunv Sect's residence in Tiandi City. Please, come in, Mr. Qin."

The residence was quite large, and it took them a few minutes to reach the main hall under Lan Manshuang's guidance.

Within the residence, there were many guards and servants, all members of the Yunv Sect.

Seated in the main hall was an elderly lady, her hair white and face full of wrinkles, appearing to be of considerable age.

Seeing this elderly lady, Qin Hao's heart raced. Though she emitted no aura, his intuition told him that she was formidable beyond his capability to contend with.

Lan Manshuang addressed the elderly lady: "Grand Elder, Mr. Qin has arrived."

The elderly lady looked up and studied Qin Hao: "Since Mr. Qin has come, I assume you've accepted the invitation of our Yunv Sect."

Qin Hao nodded: "Indeed, the terms of the Yunv Sect are quite tempting to me."

The elderly lady stood up and said: "I hope I haven't misjudged. Mr. Qin, come with me."

Her invitation for Qin Hao to become the protector of the Yunv Sect was a gamble, banking on him soaring in the future and bringing prosperity to the Yunv Sect.

Even if Qin Hao did not rise to prominence, he would still become a powerful figure in the future, not a loss altogether.

The elderly lady led them into another room, where at the forefront hung a scroll depicting an unparalleled beauty.

"This is the portrait of our sect's founder, Lan Yu, the strongest God Realm expert on the Hidden Dragon Continent at the time, with awe-inspiring strength. Today, we shall vow before our ancestor and heaven and earth," the elderly lady said, her tone calm as she gazed at the painting.

Qin Hao also looked at the extraordinary woman in the painting; Lan Manshuang bore some resemblance to her.

The elderly lady looked at Qin Hao and asked: "Mr. Qin, are you willing to become a protector of our Yunv Sect, to safeguard us through all lifetimes, and never retreat in the face of formidable foes?"

"I am willing," Qin Hao replied calmly, his tone bland.

The elderly lady nodded slightly: "From this moment, Mr. Qin is a protector of our Yunv Sect, enjoying all rights of a protector; both parties will share honor and disgrace alike, the pact is sealed."

A light emanated from the painting, drilling into Qin Hao's mind.

"Protector Qin, welcome to the Yunv Sect. This is your Guardian Order. As long as you are in the Yunv Sect's domain, you can exercise protector rights," the elderly lady handed a black token to Qin Hao.

Qin Hao accepted the token: "Thank you, Grand Elder."

Lan Manshuang smiled and said: "Mr. Qin... or rather, Protector Qin now. On behalf of all members of the Yunv Sect, I welcome Protector Qin to join us."

"Miss Lan, you can just call me Qin Hao," replied Qin Hao with a smile.

The elderly lady beside them spoke: "Protector Qin, when you have time, let Lan Manshuang take you to visit the Yunv Sect. You probably don't know where our mountain gate is located."

Qin Hao nodded: "Alright, Grand Elder."

The elderly lady produced a storage ring: "Protector Qin, inside are some Spirit Stones. Protectors also have the right to learn some Divine Skills; we can discuss these when you visit the Yunv Sect again."

Qin Hao accepted the storage ring, finding it held approximately five million mid-grade spirit stones; truly generous for a top-tier sect: "Thank you, Grand Elder."

"Protector Qin need not be polite; this is our duty. I shall inform the sect about Protector Qin joining us so all disciples recognize Protector Qin. I must take my leave now," said the elderly lady, turning and leaving.

Lan Manshuang and Qin Hao also exited, and as they walked, Lan Manshuang said: "Protector Qin, you can move in here to live. There are many large courtyards, and during the day, we can exchange cultivation insights if we have time."

Qin Hao smiled and replied: "Perhaps in a couple of days, I still have a few friends over there."

"Alright, Protector Qin, come whenever you wish. It's quite late already; would you like to stay the night?" Lan Manshuang suggested.

Qin Hao: "Not tonight, I have someone waiting for me at home."

Hearing this, Lan Manshuang was momentarily stunned, then smiled and said: "Protector Qin, be careful on your way."

She escorted Qin Hao to the residence entrance. Qin Hao turned and said, "Miss Lan, please go back, no need to see me off."

"Goodbye, Protector Qin."

Qin Hao walked quickly towards the inn where he was staying, as the distance was quite far.

On his way back, Qin Hao pondered future plans. If the Yunv Sect joined forces with him, dealing with the Xingyue Palace would become much easier, significantly benefiting him.