Chapter 126: Chapter 126
Gazing at Mr. Cheng’s receding figure, Zhang Xiaohao revealed a bitter smile and helplessly touched his nose.
Feeling rather irritated inside, he thought, ’Mr. Cheng, you make it sound so easy, but don’t you know your precious granddaughter’s temperament? As cold as an iceberg she is, able to freeze water!
Last night’s incident was just an accident, and even the eternal iceberg nearly flipped the heavens over!
If this were to happen again, or even multiple times, haha, Zhang Xiaohao really didn’t dare to continue that thought; he feared that in his sleep, Cheng Tianxue would sneak in with her large scissors and ’snip-snap’ him, and that would be a truly great ’amusement.’
Shaking his head, Zhang Xiaohao tried not to think too much about it.
He focused his mind and carefully sensed the condition inside his body.
"Hmm? What’s going on? I remember clearly breaking through to the Control Realm, so why is it ?" Zhang Xiaohao muttered, frowning.
Right now, the level of True Qi in his body was like a fluctuating scale.
One moment at the Peak of Hundred Veins Realm, the next at the Early Control Realm, it floated up and down between the two.
Such a strange phenomenon was not only unheard of by Zhang Xiaohao, he had never even heard of it occurring.
After some thought, he aimed his right hand at the liquor jar on the stone table and grabbed it from afar. True Qi was released, and a strong suction force burst from his palm, instantly pulling the liquor jar into his grasp.
Releasing True Qi to attract objects from a distance is a unique manifestation of the Control Realm.
After thinking for a while, Zhang Xiaohao took out a specially made phone, unlocked three passwords, and called Master Old Ghost.
No sooner had the call connected when Master Old Ghost’s teasing voice came through.
"You little rascal, what’s got you thinking about calling up this old wreck?"
"Hehe, Master, what are you saying! It’s just been a while since we last met; your disciple missed you," Zhang Xiaohao said with a laugh.
"Nonsense! I raised you myself; do you think I don’t know what kind of person you are? Spit it out, what’s the matter that you’re calling me, this old wreck, for?" Master Old Ghost chided laughingly over the phone.
Behind her stood a gigantic royal palace, shimmering with gold and splendor, comparable to the luxuriousness of ancient royal palaces.
If he turned on video calling, Zhang Xiaohao would certainly recognize the place; yes, it was the royal palace’s grand hall where the empress of Country Y resided.
Behind Master Old Ghost, there was an elegant and exquisite woman, around forty years old, who, with every move, exuded a wealthy and luxurious aura. At this moment, she was extending her delicate jade-like hands to massage Master Old Ghost.
"Master, your old self truly has fiery golden eyes; nothing can escape your discerning vision," Zhang Xiaohao complimented without making it too obvious.
"Cut the nonsense. I am quite busy at the moment; if there’s something, speak quickly. If there’s nothing, I’m hanging up."
"Master, I’ve made a breakthrough!" Zhang Xiaohao said earnestly.
"Hmm, so you’ve broken through, what’s so fuss-worthy about that." Just as he finished speaking, Master Old Ghost was startled and quickly said, "What? Did you just say you’ve made a breakthrough? Are you in the Control Realm now?"
"Mhm," Zhang Xiaohao nodded proudly, thinking to himself, just you wait, you won’t dare to underestimate me now.
"That doesn’t make sense! Given your situation, even if you made a breakthrough, it shouldn’t have been this quick! According to my estimates, it should have taken at least a year for you to break through to the Control Realm. How did it happen so fast? Did you consume some heavenly treasure?" Master Old Ghost asked gravely.
"Not long ago, fortune smiled upon me, and I stumbled upon a two thousand-year-old ginseng. After eating it, I made the breakthrough!" Zhang Xiaohao said.
His voice could hardly conceal his pride.
"A two thousand-year-old ginseng? You wastrel! That’s a true heavenly treasure. Did you actually swallow it in one gulp? Why didn’t you save a bite for your master? For over twenty years, I’ve endured the hardship of raising you from a baby to an adult, teaching you morals, and imparting to you skills to establish yourself, and this is how you repay me?" Master Old Ghost said indignantly.
"Master, when I was six, you went down the mountain and had fun with Widow Zhao, and left me to deal with the consequences, causing the Zhao family to chase me for a whole three days! When I was ten, you said you would take me to the city to experience the outside world, but as soon as we got there, you dragged me into an alley to keep watch while you went about your business. I ended up being caught by the police and scolded for three days! When I was twelve, a villager at the foot of the mountain was having ghost troubles, and seeing that his young wife was quite attractive, you flirted with her under the guise of catching ghosts and took advantage of her. When her husband found out, he gave me a good beating. If I hadn’t been a fast runner, I might have ended up dead right there..." Zhang Xiaohao recounted.
"Stop! You shut up, kid. Let’s not talk about morals. Haven’t I, your master, taught you skills that are unparalleled in this world?" Master Old Ghost said, his face darkening.
Having his secrets exposed, he felt very displeased. If Zhang Xiaohao were in front of him right now, he would "spar" with him properly, making sure he couldn’t get out of bed for three days.
"Yes, Master, you did teach me skills that are unparalleled in this world, but haven’t I earned a lot of money for you over the years? Even as a minor, you kicked me out to make money by catching ghosts. After I grew up, you threw me overseas to take on highly dangerous tasks, walking the line between life and death. Every mission paid at least ten million, yet I could only receive a few hard buns, and also had to do laundry and cook, serving you, an old man! What’s more, this time coming to Nanhua City, you didn’t give me a penny, just a train ticket, a few buns, and a bag of pickles," Zhang Xiaohao said.
"Cough! Cough! Those who aspire to achieve great things must endure hardship. I’m tempering you, my disciple. Let’s drop the subject. Now, tell me, why did you seek me out this time?" Master Old Ghost said, trying to change the subject awkwardly.
Zhang Xiaohao didn’t delay and recounted the strange events that occurred to him.
After listening to Zhang Xiaohao’s description, Master Old Ghost on the phone also fell silent.
After pondering for a while, he continued, "I’ve never heard of your situation before. Hmm, based on my many years of experience, the problem most likely lies with that two thousand-year-old ginseng. Anyway, you don’t need to worry too much. Although your cultivation fluctuates, overall, you’ve made it to the Control Realm, haven’t you? That’s not bad for you. Alright, that’ll do. I’m very busy, I’m hanging up now!"
With that, Master Old Ghost hung up the call abruptly.
"Huh! What do you mean I’ve made it to the Control Realm? What do you mean it’s not bad? So even you don’t know everything, huh!" Zhang Xiaohao touched his nose and smiled wryly.
Sitting on a stone bench, Zhang Xiaohao recalled the words he had overheard outside his room.
Coupled with what Tianxue had shouted last night, "Let go of that girl!"
Could it be that Xue’er was having a nightmare last night, seeing her sister in danger?
Thinking of this, Zhang Xiaohao felt that this possibility was very likely.
Ordinary people might not believe it, but Zhang Xiaohao was different. As someone who practiced cultivation, he knew well the premonitions between relatives when facing danger.
After contemplating for a while, Zhang Xiaohao decided to use his hidden power to investigate what was really going on. This update ıs available on 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝⟡𝕗𝗂𝗋𝖾⟡𝕟𝕖𝕥
On his phone, he found a number he hadn’t called in a long time. Hesitating for a moment, he pressed it...
(PS: The identity of Lei Kai has been established, and he will appear in the United States!)