Chapter 491: Chapter 489: Elixir in Hand
"Hmm, alright..."
Xia Han said, her face slightly flushed. Now that the crisis had passed, her body was terribly weak, and she didn’t have the strength to walk, so she could only shamelessly rely on him once.
Strangely enough, she had been clean and virtuous since childhood, never having normal interactions with men. Logically, she should be repulsed by the contact with Qin Hao.
The Nine-Turn Divine Spirit Pill was waiting for her!
Thus, Qin Hao could only righteously support Xia Han, ordering the members of the Quicksand Organization, "I need to leave now. Don’t do anything bad during this period. Wait for me to contact you!"
"Understood, master!"
Takeda was the first to bow his head, showing unconditional compliance.
"Alright, we’re leaving then."
Qin Hao left a light remark, supporting Xia Han as they exited the warehouse.
Cold Blade followed silently behind like a ghost in the night, not uttering a word.
He was taciturn and straightforward, viewing Qin Hao as a god ever since he received lessons from him.
Now that the god didn’t need him, he wisely chose to follow along.
Upon reaching the city, Qin Hao remembered that Cold Blade was still following him. He turned around and said, "Ah Dao, I still have things to take care of. I won’t catch up with you for now."
Cold Blade heard this and bowed respectfully, saying, "Then I won’t disturb Brother Hao. In the future, if Brother Hao needs anything, just give the order, and I, Cold Blade, will go through fire and water without a frown!"
"Uh, alright, goodbye Ah Dao!"
After Qin Hao finished speaking, he took Xia Han onto a car and left.
Honestly, he was quite afraid of dealing with someone as straightforward as Cold Blade, as teaching swordsmanship back then was just a casual act.
Who would have thought that an impromptu action at that time would earn him the loyalty of such a brave and faithful man?
Sometimes, Qin Hao couldn’t help but sigh at how fate always seemed to be aiding him!
When Qin Hao brought Xia Han back to the Xia Family villa, he could sense a melancholy aura coming from the house from afar.
However, as soon as the two entered the villa, the melancholic atmosphere turned into joy.
The once empty hall was suddenly filled with many members of the Xia Family.
Xia Yuan ran down the stairs. Upon seeing his daughter’s return, this big shot of Jianghai City was unexpectedly moved to tears, rushing over to embrace his daughter and holding her for a long time.
"My daughter, you’ve finally come home. Father missed you so much!"
It was unimaginable that someone of Xia Yuan’s age could say such sentimental words.
"Dad, I’ve been missing you too!"
Having been kidnapped and subjected to grievances, Xia Han finally had her father’s embrace, causing her tears to fall like a torrential downpour, soaking Xia Yuan’s clothes.
Qin Hao watched the father-daughter reunion quietly without interrupting, standing aside with his hands behind his back.
Though his appearance was calm, his resentment grew with each passing second.
Speed, speed, speed...
Finally, after Qin Hao mentally recited "speed" for the ninety-ninth time, the father and daughter reluctantly parted.
At this moment, Xia Han, with tears still in her eyes, tugged at Qin Hao’s sleeve, her large eyes filled with gratitude as she said to Xia Yuan, "Father, if it weren’t for Qin Hao, I would have lost everything!"
How could Xia Yuan not understand this? He walked over with a slightly bowed head, his face filled with shame.
Not long ago, he had looked down on this young man, but now, the young man not only fulfilled his promise but far exceeded the original three-day deadline!
Xia Yuan admitted to himself that he had misjudged, and his heart and face were filled with regret.
He bowed to Qin Hao and said, "Young Friend Qin, previously I was ignorant and offended you. I hope you can magnanimously forgive this old man’s disrespect!"
His tone and expression were very sincere, with no hint of fabrication.
Watching this, Qin Hao’s earlier anger from being looked down upon dissipated, and he said with a gentle smile, "There’s no need for such courtesy, Mr. Xia."
Xia Yuan, having reached such a status, couldn’t possibly be an ordinary person. Seeing Qin Hao’s poised bearing, with a gentle smile carrying an heroic aura, he realized his previous short-sightedness and, after repenting, secretly labeled Qin Hao as a "young talent."
"This is the Nine-Turn Divine Spirit Pill we agreed upon, please take a look, Young Friend!"
As he spoke, Xia Yuan retrieved a red gift box, respectfully presenting it to Qin Hao.
Qin Hao received the gift box calmly, gently opening a crack.
Immediately, a strong medicinal fragrance rushed into his nostrils, causing the dormant Inner Strength within him to stir restlessly!
It’s finally in my hands!
Qin Hao was overjoyed inside, but outwardly he gently closed the gift box, nodding lightly as he said, "Not bad."
"That’s good!"
Xia Yuan let out a complete sigh of relief. Although losing a Nine-Turn Divine Spirit Pill was painful, at least his beloved daughter was safe.
Thinking this, he gazed at his daughter with infinite affection.
"Since the transaction is complete, I’ll be leaving first."
Qin Hao’s words snapped Xia Yuan back to reality, and he reluctantly tried to keep him, saying, "I heard that you’re not from this area, Young Friend Qin. Would you like to stay at the Xia Family for a few days?"
"Yes, Qin Hao, you’re not from Jianghai City, finding a hotel would be trouble. Why not stay at our place?"
Xia Han eagerly added.
By now, Qin Hao had completely filled her heart and mind. Hearing that he intended to leave, she felt empty, and her father’s suggestion gave her the opportunity to try her best to keep him.
"You don’t need to worry about my lodging arrangements. I promised Yu Xiangru to visit her home."
Qin Hao didn’t expect to be so popular, but he didn’t intend to stay at the Xia Family any longer, so he directly refused.
Are you kidding? The Nine-Turn Divine Spirit Pill was finally in hand; if he stayed at the Xia Family, he’d be subjected to endless chatter.
I still need to hurry and consume the Elixir; there’s no time for playing house games with you.
With his mind made up, Qin Hao addressed Xia Han, whose face was now marked with indescribable loss, "You’re a bit weak, so take care of yourself in the future!"
After speaking, he didn’t wait for the Xia Family’s response and turned to leave the villa.
Watching Qin Hao leave, Xia Han stood there in a daze, her mind echoing with Qin Hao’s final caring words.
He actually cared about me; that means we have a chance to meet again!
With this thought, her previously cold heart warmed once more.
"He left just like that? Even the Xia Family couldn’t keep him?"
One of the Xia Family members exclaimed in surprise.
After all, the Xia Family was one of the most prestigious families in Jianghai City, and ordinary people were eager to establish a connection.
But Qin Hao seemed in a hurry to leave as if avoiding a plague.
"What else would you expect? He could handle the Quicksand Organization easily; why would he need to cling to the Xia Family’s wings?"
Another elder of the Xia Family said, throwing cold water.
Xia Yuan sighed with a face full of melancholy, "Elder Zong is right. Qin Hao is a young man of extraordinary bearing, with superb martial arts skills, a person who can stir the winds and clouds. It’s just a pity that the Xia Family has no fate with him. Such a regret, such a regret!"