Chapter 528: Chapter 526: Returning Home
"..."
Qin Hao awkwardly let go of Qin Ling, but his thick skin betrayed no blush. He joked, "My sister’s physique is still excellent, conclusion complete!"
Qin Ling rolled her eyes, "You’re so improper."
Qin Hao chuckled mischievously, tapping Qin Ling’s forehead, pretending to be serious, "Stop the nonsense. When you disappeared, I was heartbroken and sleepless. If you don’t give me a reason today, I’ll never forgive you!"
Qin Hao pouted, but his heart felt warm.
Though he exaggerated, it was clear that my brother really cared about me!
Thereupon, she briefly recounted the tale.
Qin Hao listened with a calm expression, then fell into prolonged silence.
Naturally, Qin Ling’s story included the tragedy of the Qin Family.
Recalling the family’s disaster inevitably affected his mood.
It turned out that on the night of the Qin Family’s downfall, Qin Ling narrowly escaped thanks to her mentor’s intervention.
Later, her mentor took her to another province and used a technique to unlock the seal within her, granting her immense power.
After a period of intense training, she became the masked heroine she is now.
"So, Ling’Er, you’re just as much a once-in-a-millennium genius as I am..."
Qin Hao sighed deeply, "Now that you have power similar to mine, we’ll be unstoppable in the Provincial City."
Qin Ling rolled her eyes again, but her mood was slightly lifted. Once only protected by her brother, now she’s gained strength equal to his.
It’s all so wonderful.
"By the way, Ling’Er, your mentor seems quite formidable. Who exactly is he?"
Qin Hao recalled the most crucial figure in her story and asked curiously.
Without this mentor, Ling’Er’s fate would have been unimaginable. This mentor is certainly worthy of great gratitude!
Upon hearing about her mentor, Qin Ling sealed her lips, shook her little head, and her face showed determination.
"You really can’t disclose it?"
Qin Hao asked weakly.
Qin Ling remained silent, continuing to shake her head.
"Alright then."
There’s no point in forcing it, so Qin Hao paused before asking again, "Then, Ling’Er, are you the Witch Race Saintess?"
He felt a certain vibe from Qin Ling resembling the Witch Race, perhaps indicating some connection.
For this question, Qin Ling didn’t hide it and said straightforwardly, "Yes. I told you long ago."
Qin Hao was speechless; who would have thought that an old joke turned out to be true?
Truly, fate has a way of messing with us!
After the siblings chatted about recent stories, Qin Hao suddenly got up.
Having been missing for two days, wouldn’t Fang Zhenwu and Ren Tiangao be worried sick?
Those two are so concerned about him, what about the flower at home then?
Wouldn’t she be worried to tears!
Thinking of this, Qin Hao knew he had to return, so he turned and said, "Ling’Er, I need to go back to the villa now, come with me."
Qin Ling shook her head in refusal without hesitation, "Brother, I have a mission now, I’ll visit the sisters another time."
Upon hearing this, Qin Hao felt a little sad. She wouldn’t even tell him about her mentor, this mission must be secret too.
They had only been reunited for a short while but now must part again, Qin Hao was very reluctant.
He hugged Qin Ling tightly for a while, then resolutely turned and left the room.
Returning home, he gently opened the door, but before he could change his shoes, heard the sound of footsteps.
Aghast, he raised his head and saw three anxious girls standing not far away.
The moment of shared gaze was briefly stagnant but quickly shattered.
"Qin Hao!"
The first to rush forward was Lin Yuhan, whom Qin Hao hurriedly hugged, not forgetting to pat her pretty back.
Lin Yuhan felt the familiar embrace and sobbed directly.
The fierce female CEO seemed strong but in reality, was the softest-hearted of the three.
"Whoa, Qin Hao, where did you run off to? No news for two days, I thought you..."
Seeing Lin Yuhan’s emotional release, Qin Hao laughed somewhat sheepishly, "I ran into a little trouble, but it’s solved now. Yu Han, don’t worry about me; I’m as strong as an ox, what could possibly happen?"
"Pfft, strong as an ox, shameless bad guy."
Zhao Mengke walked up and pinched Qin Hao’s ear, her face a mix of concern and light fury, "This is your punishment for disappearing, you mustn’t do it again. Or else... Meng Ke will rip your ear off!"
Gu Qinyue also approached, raised a pink fist but couldn’t bring herself to hit him, murmuring, "Brother, your disappearance worried the two sisters and me terribly... At least call if you’re not coming home..."
Qin Hao pleaded repeatedly, shouting, "Forgive me this time, my lords. There was no signal out of town. I promise to be careful next time!"
Afraid of their worry, Qin Hao could only sprinkle some harmless lies; otherwise, knowing the truth would surely make the girls worry unnecessarily.
"Consider yourself lucky!" Zhao Mengke snorted arrogantly, hands on her hips like a big sister.
Qin Hao hugged Lin Yuhan on the sofa, then gave Gu Qinyue and Zhao Mengke each a bear hug, finally returning to his lazy self, "I’m so hungry. The food wasn’t great these days, glad to be home for a feast!"
Zhao Mengke beamed and stood up, "Hungry? Let me cook you a nutritious breakfast then!"
Qin Hao shivered all over, speaking tremblingly, "Meng Ke’s Baby, please don’t, your precious self shouldn’t be doing such rough work..."
"Say that again if you dare!"
Zhao Mengke felt invisibly insulted, her pretty face instantly stern.
Qin Hao raised his hands in surrender, switching sides, "Meng Ke’s Baby’s culinary skills are unforgettable. If you don’t mind, I’d love to savor your humanly culinary wonder."
Zhao Mengke finally smiled with satisfaction, pulling Gu Qinyue and Lin Yuhan’s hands, "Let’s go help this bad guy cook; he dares to go out of town without us, we must food poison him this time!"
"Alright!"
Lin Yuhan blushed, glancing at Qin Hao, raising her hand playfully.
Gu Qinyue looked hesitant, casting a glance at the pitiful Qin Hao, and shook her head, "Brother is so unlucky already, let’s cook him something nice!"
Qin Hao was overjoyed, "Only my sister cares for me!"
However, his face quickly stiffened, hearing Gu Qinyue’s next words, "How about potato braised pork with a bit of arsenic? After all, brother is as strong as an ox and won’t be poisoned!"
"Hahaha!"
Instantly, Lin Yuhan and Zhao Mengke laughed heartily, leaving Qin Hao looking pitiful, "Even Qinyue has learned bad, the world is declining, hearts grow cold, there’s no saving this world!"
Reunions are always delightful; though their words sounded frightening, the meal they prepared was delicious as ever.
After a wonderful breakfast, to make up for his mistakes, Qin Hao obediently spent a warm and sweet day with the three girls at home.