Chapter 72: Xu Family’s Tragedy
” Xu Family used to be a rich merchant family in north Jichang City. However, my grandfather got into a big conspiracy with a renowned clan in the capital city.”
” My father got accused of conspiring against Imperial Family, making them arrest our entire family. Father and mother served in jail. Elder brother escaped and I almost got sold to the Jiaofang Division.”
” However, Master White Crane took me in and brought me to the Phoenix Cloud Pavilion. She didn’t teach me for long, but gave me enough materials so I could hone my talent.”
Jia Hao lay on the bed as Xu Chenlan was sleeping with him, gently snuggled into his arms.
” Two days ago, I received a news. Shen Family’s Second Young Master wrote me a letter, telling me that my brother got caught by him.”
” And if I want to release him…I need to…”
Jia Hao took a deep breath when he heard that. ” How can you be so sure that he got his hands on your brother?”
” Along with that letter was a ring, which my elder brother wore.”
With a sigh, Jia Hao caressed Xu Chenlan’s hair. ” It’s alright…You don’t need to worry about it. I will try my best to help you.”
” You already helped me enough, Dear. By giving me the courage to make a decision, y ou already helped…”
” How I wish…Only if we had met in a different…a much normal circumstance?”
” Regret has no medicine, Chenlan.” Jia Hao smiled. ” One can only learn from the past and walk to a better future.”
” Nnngh…But I have to admit, You have quite a lot of stamina.” Xu Chenlan arched her back as she glanced at Jia Hao.
” Even if I have blue internal qi and more stamina and strength than ordinary people, I can’t feel my legs thanks to you.”
” Hehe, You are so beautiful…I can’t help.”
” Shameless.”
Xu Chenlan pursed her lips as she looked out the window. ” My…I didn’t expect that it’s already dawn… Time really waits for none.”
Hearing that, Jia Hao also became surprised. Slowly getting up, he stretched his arms. Xu Chenlan also got up and helped Jia Hao to put on the robes.
Turning around, Jia Hao thought for a moment before taking out a knife and a manual.
” Take this knife, It’s made from a special steel. And this manual is called Wind Parting Sword Art.” Jia Hao spoke in a careful voice.
” That’s rather a peculiar gift, Young Lord.” Xu Chenlan smiled, but she accepted it. ” Such a beautiful knife and patterns on it…I have never seen it before.”
” But this martial arts manual…This is a bit…”
” Please keep it.” Jia Hao insisted. ” I know practicing it few days is hard…But I hope you do it.”
” Thank you, Brother Jia.”
” En…Be safe. I shall be back.”
Jia Hao didn’t look back as he turned around and left.
Xu Chenlan sighed as she looked at the bright patch of red on the sheets, making her bashful. With utmost affection, she cut the part and neatly folded it into her drawer.
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As he walked through the building, he could see many male patrons already getting up, trying to use the guise of the darkness of dawn to return back to their houses.
However, the ladies of Phoenix Cloud Pavilion kept giving Jia Hao a strange look. A look mixed with curiosity, desire, and jealousy.
With a faint smile, Jia Hao walked out as he could feel the breath of fresh air, with the eastern sky being faint red.
Rather than feeling spent, he felt more rejuvenated. Not to mention, he could also feel the stream of energy inside dantian.
‘ The embryo of the seed of desire is complete. All I need to do is sprout it.’
However, as Jia Hao was walking back, he felt two strings of malicious presence, aimed towards him. With his eyes narrowed, he pretended to stroll, only to use his Sage’s Divine Eyes and look back at the two men.
They looked sleepy and more enraged, the knife behind their back couldn’t be hidden by Jia Hao.
‘ I see…Even without my eyes, I can tell that these bastards must be sent by that Niu Luo and Lei Qinzhu.’
Jia Hao’s lips curled as he looked around, finding a sweet spot for a double murder.
He can’t let go of this chance, he has a pot to feed!
” Halt!”
Jia Hao stopped as he turned around, seeing two men approaching him.
” Yes? Who are you?” He asked with a genuine curiosity and suspicion.
” Heh, You enjoyed your night in Phoenix Cloud Pavilion, Huh?” One man snorted.
” Seems like you one of those rich silkpants.”
” What did have to do with you?” Jia Hao shrugged. ” Earn your money and go there. I am not stopping you.”
” Yo-You! Arrogant bastard.”
” Stop talking and finish him.”
However, instead of standing like a fool, Jia Hao’s body moved swiftly as he raised his arms.
” Fuck! You dare to attack me?!” The man was alarmed as he raised his fist to block his face. However, the next moment he realized it was feint!
*BOOM!*
” ARRGH!”
With a wait, the man felt Jia Hao’s fist landing on his waist, making him kiss the ground.
However, before Jia Hao could stabilize himself, a glint of silver flashed before his eyes, making his body jerk back instinctively.
” Fucker! Die!”
” Whoa? Taking out the knife already?”
Jia Hao sneered as he saw the subordinate already used a large knife. Meanwhile, the man who got to the ground slowly got up by holding his waist.
” Not bad…You guys are at the Ninth stage of the Body Strengthening Realm, but much better than average.” Jia Hao chuckled.
” Hehe, Brat, You don’t know who did you provoked.” The man snorted as he looked at Jia Hao with killing intent.
” No matter what, you are going to die today.”
” I doubt.”
Jia Hao didn’t waste time in chit chat as a damascus knife appeared in his hand, reflecting the weak rays of the morning sun brilliantly.
As the subordinate and Jia Hao’s knife clashed, Jia Hao’s knife flashed, chipping off a large chunk of the opponent’s knife.
As the shock appeared, the subordinate halted. And these few seconds were enough for Jia Hao to thrust his knife into his chest!”
” Nooo!”
The other man jumped to save his friend. However, Jia Hao’s body twisted as he tried to punch him back.
Surprisingly, the man gathered all his energy, pushing Jia Hao down. However, Jia Hao didn’t hesitate and gave an uppercut, almost crushing the jaws of that man.
*PFFFT*
Coughing a mouthful of blood, the man rolled away. Jia Hao pulled out his dagger from the dead body of the subordinate and killed the other person too.
Then threw the bodies into Pot of Miracles before walking away.
