Chapter 529: Chapter 527 Drug Enforcement Operation
An uninvited guest visited in the evening.
Ring ring ring.
As the bell rang, Qin Hao was watching a melodramatic TV show with the three women on the sofa.
Being at the top of the food chain, the task of opening the door naturally fell to Qin Hao.
He opened the door, and standing outside was an elderly man in a military uniform, still vigorous despite his age.
Sun Aihua.
Qin Hao was taken aback, not expecting the head of the Qingshan Army Military Region to visit in person.
What’s going on?
But quickly, he sensed something was off. For a commander like him, calling him a figure with sky-high connections in the country is no exaggeration. If he came to this little place of ours without a conspiracy, that’s impossible!
With caution, Qin Hao feigned a smile and said, "Elder Sun, what brings you to my humble abode?"
Sun Aihua chuckled, "You’re still so spry, young man. What, am I not welcome here?"
Qin Hao laughed heartily, "How could that be? Elder Sun’s visit truly graces my humble home with honor. But what exactly brings you here, Elder Sun?"
Up to this point, he hadn’t mentioned inviting him inside, because he worried the old man might disturb the three women’s enjoyment of the show.
So, as the head of things, he could stand outside for now.
Fortunately, no other big-shot passed by; otherwise, seeing this scene, their eyes might pop out.
Would anyone in the world dare have such an attitude toward the head?
Are you afraid the country’s bullets aren’t enough for you!
Absurdly enough, Sun Aihua didn’t get angry and instead looked a bit embarrassed, "Young friend, you really are straightforward. I’ll be direct then. I came this time to invite you to participate in the military’s ’anti-drug operation’."
"Anti-drug operation? Isn’t that the job of the anti-drug squad? Is there a need to invite me?"
Qin Hao didn’t quite understand, and his tone was a bit arrogant, implying: it’s just catching a drug dealer, does it require my involvement?
Sun Aihua smiled slightly, "Young friend, this time, ’drug’ doesn’t just mean drug dealers. The ’poison’ here refers to ’witchcraft’. Do you understand now?"
Qin Hao understood, witchcraft involved the Witch Race, which symbolized trouble.
Not wanting to get involved in trouble, Qin Hao pretended to be ignorant and said, "I don’t understand."
Sun Aihua’s expression stiffened but quickly resumed a bright smile, "Young friend, don’t be in a hurry to refuse this time; the mission concerns one of your friends."
Instantly, his brow furrowed deeply.
Currently, he didn’t have many friends, and with the connection to the Witch Race, the answer was evident.
"That mysterious man in black who has saved you multiple times, is probably your friend, right?"
With a serious face, Sun Aihua nodded, "We suspect she is the newly emerged Witch Race Saintess. Not just the military, but many Ancient Martial Families think the same."
Qin Hao didn’t feel great, it seemed like he was the last to know?
Sister, oh sister, what secret are you hiding from me? Can’t you let me help you share some of the burden?
Sun Aihua noticed Qin Hao’s expression and explained, "Here’s the situation. The blood of the Witch Race Saintess has divine properties; it’s the key to unlocking the Ancestral Temple of the Witch Race."
"As for the rumors about the Ancestral Temple of the Witch Race, I assume you’ve heard?"
Without hesitation, Qin Hao replied, "It’s said that the Ancestral Temple houses the strongest Gu Poison in the world. Anyone who obtains it will become invincible!"
"Correct."
Sun Aihua said worriedly, "Whether it grants invincibility, I do not know, but I am certain that if that Gu Poison is released, it will be a huge disaster for Huaxia!"
"Currently, many Ancient Martial Families are itching to move, all wanting to obtain the Gu Poison to secure their family’s status. And in order to seize the Gu Poison, how they would treat your friend—you know, I don’t need to spell it out."
Upon hearing this, Qin Hao’s brows furrowed tightly, his eyes filled with icy killing intent, "They’re courting death!"
Sun Aihua secretly nodded, satisfied with Qin Hao’s reaction, and said, "To avoid a catastrophe, the military has decided to strike first, capturing the Ancestral Temple before the Ancient Martial Families make a move."
Qin Hao looked puzzled, "If you’re afraid of the Gu Poison, why not just blow up the Ancestral Temple?"
Sun Aihua’s expression changed, "Absolutely not. Destroying the Ancestral Temple is no big deal, but since we don’t know what’s inside, if it’s destroyed, who knows if it will lead to the Gu Poison being released! At that time, anyone who bears the responsibility for such destruction will face untold horrors."
"So, you need someone to infiltrate the Ancestral Temple."
Qin Hao understood the reason.
Sun Aihua nodded, "The Ancestral Temple is full of dangers, with many unknowns inside. Whoever infiltrates must be highly skilled and able to adapt quickly. To be frank, not only Ancient Martial Families but many foreign forces have sent people. So, to save the nation from peril, I ask you to lend a hand!"
Qin Hao didn’t rush to reply, falling into a calm contemplation.
With Sun Aihua personally requesting him, it was undoubtedly a treacherous and dangerous event—a single mistake might cost his life.
Moreover, for such tasks, the nation usually sends a team, so besides himself, there’d surely be other experts involved.
The Night Emperor has always worked solo, even with a team, it was alongside the comrades from the Nightmare Group.
Qin Hao was reluctant to do dangerous tasks with strangers.
However, since this concerns his sister’s safety, perhaps her task is regarding the Gu Poison in the Ancestral Temple?
The connection runs deep, and to save Qin Ling, he may have no choice but to undertake this mission!
Though in his heart, he had almost agreed, Qin Hao showed an icy demeanor and said, "For doing such a dangerous task, I want to know what benefits you have prepared for me."
Sun Aihua smiled with the cunning of an old fox, "Your duel with Xiao Lingtian a few days ago was truly breathtaking, wasn’t it? Even in my eyes, it was one of Huaxia’s most classic battles in the past decade. Though you won, it seems like there was still a loss, right?"
Recalling past events, Qin Hao’s mood wasn’t great, and he furrowed his brow, "So?"
Sun Aihua confidently smiled, "Therefore, the benefit we can bring you is avoiding a repeat. As long as you help us retrieve the Gu Poison, the military can grant you the rank of lieutenant general, placing you on par with Xiao Lingtian. Think about it, young friend, the privileges of a lieutenant general are vast, enough to accomplish great feats in Huaxia..."
It must be said, for Sun Aihua to get to this point, his tactics were indeed formidable.
Just from this eloquence alone, Qin Hao had to admire him.
Everything was clear now; the military, daring to promise, wouldn’t pull tricks because after defeating Xiao Lingtian, those people certainly understood his strength and potential. Moreover, as Qin Ling had repeatedly aided him, they probably assumed—
that behind him lay a massive force!