Zhang Hao walked out of the guest room and said indifferently to the Xiao Er nearby, "The guests inside are having fun. Without instructions, don't disturb them, understand?"
The Xiao Er naturally knew what the guests were doing. With an ambiguous smile, he nodded and bowed, saying, "Master, I understand. Without instructions, we little ones will absolutely not disturb them."
Only then did Zhang Hao nod with satisfaction and say, "Mm, good that you know. You can leave!"
Of course, this couldn't be hidden for long. However, Zhang Hao didn't plan to hide it for long, only until the birthday banquet ended. That was only about four or five hours. Zhang Hao wasn't a bloodthirsty person either. Although these were people from the Cai Family, since they hadn't provoked him, he wouldn't casually take their lives.
Zhang Hao returned to the room. Anyway, the birthday celebration would start in the evening. For now, he could just rest well.
"Mm, let's get that thing out first."
Zhang Hao bought a remote-controlled bomb from the System's store.
It wasn't expensive, just 100 points.
Originally, Zhang Hao wanted to get a larger bomb. Its power would also be greater. However, Zhang Hao was going to bomb Nangong Ao, not everyone in the Nangong Family. He only targeted the ringleader. Otherwise, killing everyone in the Nangong Family would harm the innocent to some extent. Moreover, there were too many people celebrating the birthday at this banquet, and he didn't want to involve bystanders.
Inside the Nangong Family mansion.
Nangong Ao's face was gloomy as he spoke to the Grand Elder, "Bastard, you can't even handle a small matter. You even let Hai'er die, utterly useless."
"Family Head, after your birthday banquet ends, Junior Brother Jing will personally lead the Nangong Family's Martial Warriors to flatten the Zhang Family mansion and annihilate the Zhang Family," Nangong Jing said fearfully.
"No need, I, this Family Head, will go personally. I'll see if the people from the Zhang Family have three heads and six arms. However, now is an important day for celebrating the birthday, don't cause any unnecessary trouble. Other matters will be decided after the birthday banquet," Nangong Ao said solemnly.
Evening arrived quickly.
As the foremost great Family in the Balong Empire below the imperial Family, this time it was Family Head Nangong Ao's sixtieth birthday. The area in front of the Nangong Family mansion was bustling with traffic. Everywhere were distinguished guests who had come to celebrate the birthday.
Zhang Hao walked towards the Nangong Family mansion openly and grandly. To prevent being recognized, he slightly disguised himself. As long as the person wasn't extremely familiar with him, they generally wouldn't be able to recognize him.
"Friend, how come I haven't seen you before?" A Nangong Family Martial Warrior stopped Zhang Hao.
Zhang Hao smiled slightly and said, "I am from the Cai Family."
Saying this, Zhang Hao handed over the invitation.
The Nangong Family Martial Warrior looked at the invitation Zhang Hao handed him. He knew the invitation was real. He was somewhat surprised and looked at Zhang Hao, saying, "Wasn't Cai Jiang supposed to come? I heard he arrived in Batian City."
Zhang Hao said somewhat helplessly, "I'm sorry, my younger brother Cai Jiang is sick today and can't get out of bed, so he entrusted me to represent the Cai Family in wishing Old Master Nangong Ao a happy birthday."
"Oh, then thank you."
Although the Martial Warrior was a bit confused, Zhang Hao spoke appropriately, and he couldn't see any flaws, so he didn't have too much suspicion and let the greeter escort him inside.
The Cai Family was also a great Family in the Balong Empire. Therefore, Zhang Hao, as the representative of the Cai Family, was seated quite close to the front. Only after the Balong Empire's imperial Family and a few other great families.
Zhang Hao observed his surroundings and found that the guards around the entire Nangong Family mansion were very strict. He could vaguely sense the aura of dozens of Great Martial Masters. There were also several Martial Kings. Clearly, these were experts arranged by the Nangong Family.
Zhang Hao sneered faintly, "What use is having more experts? Didn't I still openly and grandly sneak in?"
"Thank you all for traveling from afar to celebrate this old man's birthday."
A clear and resonant voice came from inside the room. It was none other than the Nangong Family's Family Head, Nangong Ao. His gaunt face was flushed with health. His pair of eyes were sharp as knives.
"What a powerful aura!"
Zhang Hao's brow furrowed. He mused inwardly: As expected, he's a Half-Step Martial Ancestor.
This Nangong Ao would be the biggest obstacle in his mission to annihilate the Nangong Family this time.
"The Bai Family's Family Head, Bai Fantian, presents one Nine Tiger Bone Condensing Dan," the male announcer shouted.
"The Nine Tiger Bone Condensing Dan is a Dan that can permanently increase strength by 100,000 jin! It's a sixth-tier Dan! It's said the prescription has been lost, I didn't expect the Bai Family could obtain it."
"The Bai Family's Family Head is too kind," Nangong Ao said with a hearty laugh.
All those gifts had to be personally inspected by Nangong Ao, the Family Head. Of course, this process only occurred when celebrating the birthday of someone from a relatively important great Family.
People had come from afar, and not even looking at the gifts they brought would be disrespectful to them. Therefore, this step was also a courtesy from Nangong Ao to show respect to his guests.
"The Li Family's Family Head, Li Denan, presents a Yuan Gathering Treasure Jade," the announcer said.
...
"The Cai Family's Family Head, Cai Nantian, presents the Purple Dragon Armor..." the announcer shouted.
Zhang Hao immediately walked quickly outwards. He quietly took out the remote.
When Nangong Ao opened the gift box. Nangong Ao keenly sensed a dangerous aura.
As a Half-Step Martial Ancestor, Nangong Ao had an innate premonition for danger.
"Not good!"
Nangong Ao's heart trembled violently, and he immediately activated his protective energy shield.
At the same time, Zhang Hao pressed the remote button.
A "rumbling!" explosion sounded.
Although Nangong Ao reacted at the last moment, the immense impact still injured him. Instantly, the entire birthday banquet area erupted in screams and panic. No one knew what had happened, and countless guests scrambled to rush out.
Zhang Hao secretly cried out in regret. However, he had known for a long time that a Half-Step Martial Ancestor was absolutely not that easy to kill. The stronger a Martial Warrior's cultivation, the stronger their sense of danger. But being able to injure Nangong Ao with the explosion was already considered a gain.
"Catch him, it's that kid," a Nangong Family Martial Warrior shouted, pointing at Zhang Hao's location.
Countless Nangong Family Martial Warriors locked onto Zhang Hao's aura. Zhang Hao sneered, flicked his fingers, sending out over a dozen streams of finger wind, extinguishing all the surrounding candles. Instantly, the Nangong Family mansion became pitch black.
"Kill!"
Zhang Hao revealed his Blood God Blade and slashed out with every strike at the Nangong Family Martial Warriors.
One by one, the Nangong Family Martial Warriors were cut down by Zhang Hao and fell to the ground. In the darkness, these people couldn't easily lock onto Zhang Hao at all, and some even trampled on each other. But Zhang Hao could freely slaughter the people of the Nangong Family.
The System's notification sounds rang madly in Zhang Hao's ears. Zhang Hao simply temporarily turned off the System notifications, otherwise, he would definitely break down.
"Thief, how dare you!"
An angry roar sounded.
It was the Nangong Family's Grand Elder who had charged over. He struck a palm towards Zhang Hao.
"Flowing Clouds and Water!"
Zhang Hao also met him with a palm strike.
With a "bang!" sound. The two forces collided in the void.
