Chapter 125: The Qiaos (IV)
Qiao Peng swiftly headed outside without further word. Qiao Feilong mulled over the situation after his son left and addressed a corner of his office.
“Did you sense anything special?”
“No, he’s very ordinary, but he looks to have absorbed mysterious power. I can sense that his physique is quite decent and his skin’s tenacity is very good. He might be a Slayer of Tens.”
“That is to be expected!” Qiao Feilong dismissed the assessment. “He’s Yuan Shuo’s student and has absorbed mysterious power. With the New Book of Five Styles in hand and supposedly wielding its breathing method as well, setting foot into Slayer of Tens is only a matter of time!”
“Then does the boss think...” the person in the shadows lowered his voice. “Is there anything special about his blood?”
“It may not be as simple as just his blood. The so-called bloodline may need to be distilled from the blood. Mere blood flow will not do!” Qiao Feilong waved the conversation to a close. “Alright, let’s set this aside for now. Do not incite trouble as the city is unstable at the moment. Wait for the right moment to act!”
“Understood.”
The discussion was over.
......
At the same time.
Wreathed in smiles, Li Hao reached the first floor still reeling from shock. Was Qiao Feilong a Solar? Could his teacher kill a Solar now without the sword’s help? Would they reap large amounts of mysterious power if they killed this Solar? What kind of supernatural was the corporation president?
Scattered thoughts ran through his mind. To think that this old guy would hide himself so deeply!
He must carry a treasure on him!
Qiao Feilong wouldn’t conceal his energy ripples so perfectly otherwise. There was nothing to sense and in fact, it appeared that he held them completely within his body.
Got us a big one!
This was definitely a large catch, one that was staying put in Silver City. Logically speaking, even Heaven Favored found it difficult to break through if they didn’t do battle or see the rest of the world. Yuan Shuo had commenced his fair share of wandering when he was young, which enabled his eventual breakthrough to Dominator.
No one could absorb mysterious power and passively make their way to Sunflare or Solar.
Can it be that... they’ve taken something from my ancestral tomb? The possibility suddenly occurred to Li Hao, alongside deep anguish. Bastards! The guy must’ve dug into and robbed my ancestors’ graves! That’s how he’s able to ascend in Silver City and become peak Sunflare or even a Solar. Damn it, he stole from me! Originating from n0v@lbin☆, this material safeguards undisclosed information.
It was highly likely and a given that something was afoot at the Qiao mines. What a pity that they could not afford to alert the enemy at this time! But the trip had not been made in vain. He’d discovered Qiao Feilong’s strength and obtained ten cubes of mysterious power. The latter was an unexpected gain, but these two together were enough.
“Li Hao!” Wang Ming glanced at his colleague and took note of the box in his hand. “An energy storage box?”
“You recognize it?”
“Of course!” Wang Ming furrowed his brows. “You accepted more presents?”
It was one thing to take small gifts, but this was mysterious power! He’d already forgotten how he derided Li Hao for his small worldview. One should either not accept gifts, or take only dozens or one hundred cubes of mysterious power!
I need to go to teacher! Li Hao was both frightened and excited. Perhaps they’d make out like bandits this time, if they didn’t die in the attempt.
Off to the side, Wang Ming looked strangely at his counterpart. Just look at his expression change! What, was he a chameleon? Was he this excited to receive mysterious power? Was there a lot in that box?
Impulses stirred in Wang Ming, but he quickly dismissed the notion. I’m not Li Hao. This guy’s vision for the future is so meager that he accepts bribes! I’m going to report him one day!
Of course, if he was given some... Bah! I, Wang Ming, will never share his loot!
Wang Ming stomped on the accelerator as various thoughts ran through his head.
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Veteris Institute of Silver City.
It hadn’t been long since Li Hao’s departure, but he hadn’t visited Yuan Shuo last time; he’d gone directly to the principal’s building. This time, he set course for his teacher’s residence.
Wang Ming wasn’t with him out of a decreased desire to run around. He waited outside with the car; Li Hao let him be.
......
Inside the yard.
Yuan Shuo was facing off against a dog. He found it fun to educate Panther on a daily basis. Li Hao didn’t know where a screw had gotten loose in his teacher’s mind. He’d matched wits and valor with the dog for almost half a month!
“Teacher!” Li Hao waved a greeting. Panther howled and barrelled out, rearing up on Li Hao’s thigh.
“Aouuuu! Arf arf! Meow meow!”
Li Hao blinked. What were those cries?
“Panth, what are you imitating a cat for?”
“Aouuu, aouuuu,” Panther answered frantically. It didn’t want to either, but that terrifying old man said that he might not be a dog, that he might be a mixed breed and could possibly climb a tree like a cat, bite like a wolf, and plow the fields like a cow...
Panther wallowed in an abyss of misery! This was too painful, so when it finally saw Li Hao, it itched to immediately run off with the young man. It didn’t want to spend a single second more with the old human!
“You’re here, eh?” Yuan Shuo looked much younger together. He casually wiped off his hands, ignoring the dog. “Don’t randomly run around on errands when you’ve got free time. You should take advantage of the opening to practice martial techniques. That Little Wang you work with is here too, right?”
“Correct, we’re here on official business and didn’t want to disturb teacher.”
“It’s fine.” Yuan Shuo didn’t mind and didn’t ask why Wang Ming wasn’t present. It was normal, the kid was too embarrassed to come.
“This dog is quite nice!” the professor chuckled. However, Panther was so frightened it nearly shook.
“Did you hit it, teacher?” Li Hao asked helplessly.
“Hit it?” Yuan Shuo grinned. “How would I? I’m an academic sort and rarely punish humans or dogs. Tell me, have I ever punished you?”
“That’s... true. You haven’t.” Li Hao found it odd. What was Panth afraid of if it wasn’t being beaten?