After the Seven Executives and Zhang Wensong left, Zhang Yaobang looked at Zhang Hao and said, "Zhang Hao, you didn't have to offend the Seven Executives. Although the Seven Executives don't hold a very important position in the Zhang Family, this time, you are going to the Zhang Family for Blood Pool Refining. If you offend him, I'm afraid your trip might encounter some difficulties."
Zhang Hao knew what Grandpa was worried about. He said indifferently, "Grandpa, a good horse is bullied, and a good person is ridden on. Sometimes, you must be stronger, otherwise, anyone can just shit and piss on your head."
Zhang Yaobang sighed. He also knew that what his grandson said made sense. But he was still very worried, as he would meet the Seven Executives again when he went to the Zhang Family this time. Zhang Yaobang had no connections in the Zhang Family, so he wouldn't be able to help his grandson then.
Zhang Hao smiled at Grandpa and said, "Grandpa, don't worry. I will be more low-key this time at the Zhang Family. As long as no one provokes this grandson, this grandson is not someone who seeks trouble."
"Alright then, this time, Zhang Hao, you must be careful. Once you go to the Zhang Family, Grandpa won't be able to help you," Zhang Yaobang sighed to Zhang Hao.
"Understood, Grandpa!" Zhang Hao also knew that Grandpa was concerned about him, and he was very touched.
This time, regarding the Holy Buddha Chain, after learning about it, even if it wasn't for this gambling battle, Zhang Hao was determined to get it. How could he allow the Holy Buddha Chain to slip away from him? Therefore, he naturally didn't care about offending the so-called Seven Executives. He was just a Seven Executives, after all. Zhang Hao truly didn't care. A small Deacon of the Zhang Family, how important did he think he was?
"Zhang Hao, to avoid further complications, you should set off tomorrow!" Zhang Yaobang said to Zhang Hao.
"Yes, Grandpa!"
Zhang Hao thought about it and also felt that what Grandpa said made sense. Watt Country was not far from Tianfeng Kingdom, and they had to cross Black Demon Ridge. Although Black Demon Ridge was not as bad as Despair Ridge, it was still an extremely dangerous place. Preparing in advance was never a bad thing.
After Grandpa left, Zhang Hao returned to his room. He took out the Holy Buddha Chain. The light blue Holy Buddha Chain emitted a brilliant, sacred light. Bathed in that sacred light, Zhang Hao felt warm and very comfortable all over, as if he could forget all his troubles in an instant.
"It really is the Holy Buddha Chain! Even without increasing the critical hit rate, this function alone is very good," Zhang Hao nodded slightly, feeling quite satisfied.
Then, Zhang Hao cast an Appraisal skill to check its attributes.
Item: Holy Buddha Chain (Heaven-Grade)
Special Attribute: Critical Hit, increases player's critical hit rate by 15%.
Description: Legend says the Holy Buddha Chain was made from the tears shed by the compassionate Holy Buddha who felt the suffering of all living beings. Each tear contains Buddha-nature.
So awesome? Zhang Hao was a little surprised. Although this was just a legend, he could imagine that this Holy Buddha Chain was definitely a good item.
Zhang Hao did not hesitate to replace the seven-colored stone. The seven-colored stone could only increase the critical hit rate by 5%. Compared to the Holy Buddha Chain, it was much weaker. The Holy Buddha Chain plus the 5% critical hit rate from Luo Han Fist itself... Tsk tsk, that was definitely the best of the best.
Early the next morning, Zhang Hao set off on his journey to the Zhang Family in Tianfeng Kingdom.
Just as Zhang Hao left Ninghai City, Li Yuanting, the Family Head of the Li Family in Ninghai City, had already received the news.
"Hmph, Zhang Hao, you finally left the Zhang Family. Very good. This time, since you have left, there is no need for you to return," Li Yuanting sneered coldly.
Of course, Li Yuanting's every move was watched. This time, framing Zhang Hao failed. Instead, it caused the Town North General and the Minister of Dali Temple to target him. Therefore, he couldn't make a move. It was also not appropriate for him to personally deal with a junior. Of course, as one of the three major families in Watt Country, the Li Family, Li Yuanting could mobilize many resources. He didn't need to act personally.
"Send out the Thunder Squad. They must kill this person," Li Yuanting snorted coldly.
"Yes!" A Martial Warrior turned and left.
As soon as Zhang Hao left the city, he traveled at high speed. A day later, he arrived at the edge of a forest. For him, his resting place each day would definitely be in the forest. This way, he could use the cover of the forest to avoid the prying eyes of some petty people. This was also the path of training that Grandpa had told him about.
Just after Zhang Hao entered the forest, eight masked killers appeared. These killers were from the Thunder Squad. As elites trained by the Li Family, the Thunder Squad was a sharp knife used by the Li Family to sweep away enemies.
"Boss, this forest is quite large. It won't be easy for us to find that kid," a Masked Man said hesitantly.
The leading Masked Man sneered, "Don't worry. He just entered here, and there's still a faint scent around. We should be able to find him. We'll just search slowly. But this kid is really careful. Entering here will make us spend more effort."
Zhang Hao sat cross-legged on a tree to rest and replenish his energy. Suddenly, he opened his deep eyes and stared ahead. He murmured, "There's Killing Intent. Is it directed at me?"
Zhang Hao pondered for a moment and thought to himself, 'I'm the only one in this forest. The Killing Intent on these people is strong, so they must be coming for me.'
Who could have sent them? Zhang Hao thought of a few possibilities. The Seven Executives of the Zhang Family. This possibility was quickly ruled out by Zhang Hao. The Seven Executives of the Zhang Family certainly had a high possibility, but not here. After all, he had just left Ninghai City. Someone was already chasing him so quickly. The Seven Executives might not have such great power in Ninghai City. It was possible in Tianfeng Kingdom.
Aside from the Seven Executives, the only person Zhang Hao could think of was Li Yuanting, the Family Head of the Li Family. Only he had the motive of revenge for his son's death and the power to seek revenge on him.
"Hmph, Li Yuanting, you still couldn't sit still. Since that's the case, I'll keep these people for you," Zhang Hao sneered.
Zhang Hao activated the Gathering Breath Art. Not only did he hide his cultivation, but he also hid his aura at the same time.
Although the Gathering Breath Art was only an auxiliary Cultivation Technique, it was extremely practical. It could hide one's aura and cultivation, and even Killing Intent. As a result, Zhang Hao completely disappeared in the forest like a ghost.
The eight members of the Thunder Squad searched for Zhang Hao in the forest. They weren't fast, but they were extremely efficient and coordinated with each other. In the dark forest, they were like phantoms, silent and invisible.
"Strange, why did the scent disappear? Did he leave?" The voice of One, the leader of the Thunder Squad, was a little confused.
"Boss, I don't think that's likely. It's so late, he wouldn't leave here for no reason!" Two said seriously.
"What if he discovered us?" One said thoughtfully.
"We were so careful, he shouldn't have discovered us, right?" Two said with some uncertainty.
The eight killers were unaware that in the darkness, a pair of sharp eyes were closely watching their every move, harboring Killing Intent.