Urban God-level Youth

Qin Hao slightly nodded. His gains were substantial; the Thunder Law had been comprehended deeply, and his realm had broken through to the late-stage Extreme Realm.

The figures of the two flickered with light and disappeared into the secret realm.

Qin Hao appeared inside Zhou Danqing's palace. Zhou Danqing looked at him and said, "Thank you, Uncle, for the Enlightenment Elixir!"

Qin Hao: "No need for thanks. If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave!"

Zhou Danqing was taken aback; this was not like Qin Hao's usual style. Doesn't he normally joke with me a bit?

Qin Hao returned to the Hidden Dragon Hall, planning to leave the Heaven and Earth Academy within the next few days and head to the Central Continent. He didn't want to delay any longer.

He had just sat down for a moment when Xian Yin came out from the cultivation room. By this time, they had almost finished digesting the gains from the secret realm.

Seeing Qin Hao sitting there lost in thought, Xian Yin walked over and asked, "Qin Hao, is there something on your mind?"

Qin Hao smiled: "I plan to leave the academy for a while. You should all continue to cultivate well here."

Xian Yin felt a panic in her heart upon hearing this: "Master, where are you going?"

Qin Hao: "To the Central Continent!"

Xian Yin curiously asked, "Master, what are you going to do in the Central Continent? We can also go with you, so we'd have someone to look out for each other on the way."

Qin Hao shook his head: "I have matters to handle there, and it's very dangerous. You all should stay here and cultivate."

During their conversation, Dong Mengqi came out from the cultivation room and looked at Qin Hao: "Qin Hao, something has happened with the Xu Family."

Qin Hao was taken aback and asked curiously: "Which Xu Family are you talking about?"

Dong Mengqi explained: "The Xu Family from Xiahai City—the same one we dined with six months ago."

Qin Hao remembered; the family head seemed to be named Xu Zihang: "What happened? What trouble are they in?"

Dong Mengqi: "I just received a message from the Xu Family elder that Xu Zihang was severely injured, and his daughter was captured by members of three other families in Xiahai City. They are seeking my help."

Qin Hao's brow furrowed, and he immediately thought: "Were those Spirit Stones exposed?"

Dong Mengqi nodded: "Yes, after those three families learned that the Xu Family had so many Spirit Stones, they joined forces to attack Xu Zihang. At the time, Xu Zihang and his daughter were together; he was gravely injured, and his daughter was abducted. What shall we do now? Shall we head to Xiahai City together?"

Qin Hao pondered for a moment and shook his head: "I can go, but you can't. Your identity is already exposed. If the Nan Zhou Dynasty's people target you, the Xu Family is doomed. Have you considered the consequences if this is a trap?"

"A trap? You're suggesting the Xu Family set this up to deliberately capture me?" Dong Mengqi reacted quickly.

Qin Hao: "It's just a hypothesis. Although the possibility is slim, it's worth being cautious. I'll handle this matter; meanwhile, you can wait here for my news. And give me the contact of the Xu Family elder."

Dong Mengqi hesitated: "Maybe I should go with you; the chance of the Xu Family betraying is very low."

Qin Hao: "You should stay here. If both of us go, we will attract too much attention. It's too easy for us to be targeted. Time is of the essence, so I will head over now. But first, I need to find some help."

Help?

Both Dong Mengqi and Xian Yin were a bit curious about who he intended to seek for assistance.

Qin Hao left the Hidden Dragon Hall and arrived at Zhou Danqing's Danqing Palace. At this moment, she was sitting on the second-floor balcony, enjoying the scenery of the academy's rear mountain.

Qin Hao entered; she felt his presence but didn't move. Qin Hao went to the second floor and said to her: "Danqing, Uncle has something to handle. Would you accompany me?"

Zhou Danqing looked at him curiously: "What is it? I don't have time to go out and play with you."

Qin Hao: "Let's go to Xiahai City. After the mission, I'll give you a Small Breaking Wall Elixir, which can help you break through a realm. What do you say?"

Zhou Danqing's face revealed a smile: "First, tell me what it's about."

Qin Hao: "Just exterminating a few small families. You don't have to go, I can easily do it alone. I just don't want to be too flashy."

Zhou Danqing uncertainly asked: "Are you really giving me a Small Breaking Wall Elixir?"

Qin Hao looked at her speechlessly: "When did Uncle ever deceive you?"

Zhou Danqing beamed: "Then when are we going?"

"Time is pressing; let's go now. There should be a Transmission Array inside the Heaven and Earth Academy, right? Using external arrays would be too conspicuous." After speaking, Qin Hao changed his appearance slightly.

Zhou Danqing: "Sneaky as ever, who told you to attract so many enemies."

With that said, she led Qin Hao out of Danqing Palace, deep into the academy to the Transmission Array. They weren't seen by anyone along the way.

Zhou Danqing said: "This Transmission Array can directly send us to many places, including Xiahai City." After speaking, she selected the destination and activated the array. They vanished within the glowing Transmission Array.

The Transmission Array in Xiahai City flickered, and Qin Hao and Zhou Danqing appeared inside.

Zhou Danqing surveyed Xiahai City. She had been here once or twice before to purchase medicinal herbs but wasn't very familiar with the place.

Qin Hao contacted the Xu Family elder: "Where is your Xu Family located? I'm the one sent by the princess."

Upon hearing Qin Hao's words, the Xu Family elder hastily replied: "Our Xu Family is in the east side of Xiahai City. Head east, and you'll see our manor."

Qin Hao and Zhou Danqing first found a place with no one around and flew invisibly toward the Xu Family's location. Soon they saw the Xu Family's estate.

At this time, the Xu Family's formation was already activated, and there were indeed quite a few people keeping watch outside.

Qin Hao and Zhou Danqing flew directly into the Xu Family's mansion; the formation was too rudimentary for them—essentially useless.

Upon entering the Xu Family's estate, Qin Hao and Zhou Danqing went straight to the inner hall bedroom of the Family Head.

"Where is Xu Zihang?" Qin Hao's voice suddenly sounded, startling everyone in the room.

They all turned to look. Upon seeing Qin Hao and Zhou Danqing, many people's faces turned surprised: "Who are you?"

The room was filled with many members of the Xu Family, including Xu Zihang's wife and children and the elders of the Xu Family.

The Xu Family elder was quick to react. He said to the others in the room: "All of you step out for a moment. They are our Xu Family's reinforcements!"

Regarding the Xu Family's identity, it's better for fewer people to know. Currently, only the Xu Family Head, two elders, and Xu Qingyu are aware.

Once the others were gone, Qin Hao saw Xu Zihang on the bed. He threw a pill that fell directly into Xu Zihang's mouth. Soon, Xu Zihang's injuries began to recover, and his complexion became rosy.

"What's going on? Which three families are targeting you?" Qin Hao asked directly.