Knock, knock, knock!
A series of knocks sounded, and Zhang Hao immediately asked Song Sitian to open the door.
After Song Sitian opened the door, Liu Sanjin walked in from outside. Seeing Zhang Hao awake, he was overjoyed. He said, "Little brother, you're awake. That's great."
Zhang Hao nodded slightly, looked at Liu Sanjin, and asked, "Old Liu, where is Brother Xiao Jian?"
Old Liu laughed heartily at Zhang Hao and said, "Don't worry, he's fine. He's outside right now."
"Oh! That's great. Sitian, let's go out!"
Zhang Hao's face showed a smile. At this moment, he was also fine. Although he had used the third-tier Boundless Tyranny and activated his Bloodline, and then forced himself to act, resting for a day would not be a big problem. Zhang Hao walked out of the room, and it just so happened that Xiao Jian was also in the hall.
After seeing Zhang Hao, Xiao Jian nodded at him. It was considered a greeting.
Zhang Hao smiled slightly at Xiao Jian and said, "Brother Xiao Jian, I was originally worried about your safety, but now that I see you are fine, I am relieved."
Xiao Jian said to Zhang Hao seriously, "Zhang Brother, I know my own situation. If it weren't for you killing those Martial Kings from the Heavenly Demon Sect, it would have been absolutely impossible for our Tianhai Mercenary Group to complete the mission. It can be said that you were the main force."
"Hahaha... Everyone contributed, Brother Xiao doesn't need to be so polite."
Zhang Hao's impression of Xiao Jian was undoubtedly much better.
"Zhang Brother, I am here to hand in the mission this time. Now that the mission is completed, it's time for us to leave." Xiao Jian said to Zhang Hao.
Zhang Hao asked, "Brother Xiao, where do you plan to go next?"
Xiao Jian shook his head and said, "I don't know. Our Tianhai Mercenary Group travels everywhere and has no fixed place to stay. However, our next stop might be the Balong Empire. If Zhang Brother has time to go to the Balong Empire, you can go to the Mercenary Guild in the Balong Empire to find us. You should be able to contact me. But before that, I will first take my younger sister's remains home."
"Alright, then I won't delay Brother Xiao. Take care!"
"Take care!"
Looking at Xiao Jian's departing figure, Zhang Hao sighed. Although Xiao Jian seemed normal, the sadness in the corner of his eyes was uncontrollable. He was still stuck in the shadow of his sister's death.
"Zhang Hao!" Yun Qiuyu's voice sounded behind Zhang Hao.
Zhang Hao turned around to look. Yun Qiuyu, Ning Xue, Song Sitian, and Gao Xinyu, the four girls, walked over.
"Zhang Hao, are you alright?"
Ning Xue and the other girls looked at Zhang Hao with concern and asked.
Zhang Hao shook his head and smiled, "Don't worry, I'm fine. I'm just a bit exhausted."
"Okay, I'm going to be a good host and take Ning Xue, Song Sitian, and Xinyu shopping. Are you coming?" Yun Qiuyu looked at Zhang Hao and asked expectantly.
"Don't you want to come with me to meet the in-laws?" Zhang Hao blinked and teased.
"Meet the in-laws? Pfft, what are you talking about? Who wants to go with you to meet the in-laws, you smooth talker!"
The girls' cheeks flushed, feeling very shy and bashful.
"It seems you don't want to go, so I'll take Sitian instead." Zhang Hao said with a smile.
"Young Master is teasing me again!"
Song Sitian's face was flushed, and she shyly lowered her head.
"Hmph, to prevent you from bullying Sitian, I'll reluctantly go and take a look!" Yun Qiuyu said, pretending to be indifferent.
"I also want to go see Aunt Qinglian. When I first came, Aunt Qinglian took good care of me." Ning Xue also giggled and said.
Before this, Zhang Hao and the others first went to the Mercenary Guild and handed in the mission. Then they received a certificate for completing an A-grade mission. Zhang Hao needed to rely on this certificate to return to Tianwu Academy and hand in the mission. Afterwards, the group went together towards the Zhang Family.
Although Zhang Hao had strongly persuaded his Mother to return to the Zhang Family main residence when they left Ninghai City, his Mother still preferred to live outside due to psychological trauma.
As soon as Zhang Hao arrived outside the courtyard where his Mother lived, several Martial Warriors stopped them.
"Who are you?"
A burly, muscular youth with a strong build eyed Zhang Hao vigilantly.
The cultivation levels of these Martial Warriors were mostly in the Martial Master Realm. The tall Martial Warrior leading them was even a high-level Martial Master.
Their cultivation level didn't seem very high. However, one must know that this was in Ninghai City. The entire Ninghai City didn't even have a single Martial King. The Martial Master Realm was already considered a master here. Zhang Hao was just a little surprised. He remembered that back then, the highest level of guards here was only Martial Warriors. A Martial Master was already a guard leader. But at this moment, the guard leader here was actually a high-level Martial Master.
Could something have happened at home recently? Zhang Hao's expression became serious.
"I am Zhang Hao!"
Zhang Hao announced his name.
"You are the Young Master?" The leading guard was greatly surprised. He had obviously heard of Zhang Hao's name.
The guard leader looked at Zhang Hao and said seriously, "What proof do you have?"
Although he was being questioned at his doorstep, the other party was doing it for the safety of the family, so Zhang Hao naturally wouldn't be angry. He handed over a token.
"Greetings, Young Master?"
After confirming it was correct, the guard leader quickly cleared the way, allowing Zhang Hao and the others to enter.
"Young Master, please forgive me!" The guard General said fearfully.
"Ah, you are just doing your duty, why would I blame you? You did well. From now on, no matter who it is, as long as they cannot verify their identity, they must be questioned before entering. What you did today was very good. From now on, I will make the decision, your salary will be doubled every month." Zhang Hao patted the guard's shoulder and encouraged him.
"Thank you, Young Master." The guard leader was overjoyed.
"By the way, why haven't I seen you before?" Zhang Hao looked at the guard leader and asked.
"I was arranged by the Supreme Elder five days ago, specifically in charge of the safety of this Outer Courtyard." The guard leader said.
"Hmm, even someone with your cultivation level is here as a guard, did something happen at home?"
The guard replied to Zhang Hao, "Young Master, you will know after you see the Supreme Elder. As for the specifics, I am not too clear."
Zhang Hao nodded and led the four girls into the courtyard.
At this moment, Li Qinglian had already learned the news of Zhang Hao's return and hurried over from the Inner Courtyard.
"Hao'er, you're finally back. Your Mother missed you terribly." Li Qinglian's voice was very emotional.
"Mother, your son is unfilial! I made you worry." Zhang Hao also quickly stepped forward a few steps and said emotionally to Li Qinglian.
"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back."
Saying this, Li Qinglian looked at the four girls standing behind Zhang Hao. Among these four girls, she only recognized Ning Xue. She said happily, "Xue'er, you're here. Last time you left in a hurry, Aunt Lian didn't properly see you off."
"Aunt Lian, I really missed your cooking. That's why I begged Zhang Hao to come along." Ning Xue came to Li Qinglian's side, stuck out her tongue, and smiled.
Li Qinglian smiled playfully and thoughtfully, "I'm afraid you didn't just miss Aunt Lian's cooking, did you?"
