Times have changed.
One night later …
The news of Qin Hao killing the Rank Six White Ape spread like a plague in Akita Town.
Although there were many witnesses, others didn't believe it.
The White Ape's fatal wound was on its forehead. It was penetrated by a finger technique. Qin Hao had never used a finger technique in front of everyone.
Regarding this matter, there were two opinions in the town.
Some people thought that Qin Hao's strength was unfathomable and that he hadn't shown his full strength yet.
Some people thought that Qin Hao was cheating.
In short, Qin Hao was extremely mysterious. They all hoped that he would show a few of his moves in public.
…
Qin Mansion East Courtyard.
Early in the morning, the servants were busy.
They carried flowerpots, cleaned the courtyard, and wiped the door with a cloth again and again.
In the blink of an eye, the dilapidated courtyard was immediately renewed and restored to its former glory.
Qin Hao woke up a little late. He was really tired yesterday.
The moment he opened the door, he was surprised by the scene in front of him.
"Young Master!"
Over fifty servants and maids lined up in a row and bowed to Qin Hao, who was standing at the door.
"No need to bow. Go do your work!"
Qin Hao waved his hand.
He immediately thought that these people must have been sent by the old master of the ancestral hall.
Qin Hao had brought glory to the Qin family. Qin Shilong would definitely look at Qin Hao in a new light. He would definitely not treat Qin Hao as air like before.
People were so snobbish!
"How is it, Young Master? Are you satisfied?"
Liu Yue walked over with a happy face. The rough cloth clothes on his body disappeared and were replaced by a magnificent steward's uniform.
In fact, he wanted to wear a mighty armor. Unfortunately … his strength was crippled.
"It's okay!" Qin Hao said lightly.
"These people were specially selected by the old master from the three main courtyards. They are the most efficient group of people in the entire Qin Mansion!"
Liu Yue chuckled.
Now, with the rise of Qin Hao's status, his status also rose.
The East Courtyard was also as prosperous as when the old master was alive.
Everything was the result of Young Master's hard work.
"Move aside, move aside … This guy is so heavy!"
At the entrance, five or six men carried in a stone table.
The stone table was snow-white, and the carvings were meticulously done. It was made of high-quality marble and was extremely heavy.
Qin Hao frowned. He felt that the man looked familiar.
"Young Master, do you still remember? This was the Old Master's favorite ornament when he was alive.
Now, it has finally returned to its rightful owner! "
Liu Yue sighed.
The stone table originally belonged to the East Courtyard. Qin Hao's father had brought it here from afar.
Sitting around the stone table in summer was extremely cool and had the effect of calming one's nerves.
After her father's death, the stone table was also occupied by Qin Yuhai.
"Qin Yuhai owes Fourth Master a gambling debt of 100,000 yuan, but he still hasn't paid it all back. He's already reduced to a seller. He deserves it!"
Liu Yue said fiercely, as if he wanted to spit out all the years of suppression.
At present, Qin Yuhai was trying his best to repay Qin Laosi's gambling debts. He had emptied the entire west courtyard and was so angry that he vomited blood several times.
Qin Laosi knew that the stone table belonged to Qin Hao's father, so he had specially brought it back.
"And them …" Liu Yue pointed at the six men who were carrying things. "Hurry up and greet the Young Master!"
"Greetings, Young Master!"
The six energetic men came to Qin Hao and bowed respectfully.
Qin Hao's eyes widened in surprise. "Body Tempering Realm Stage Eight!"
All six of them were in Body Tempering Realm Stage Eight. Moreover, Qin Hao could faintly feel that they were not ordinary Body Tempering Realm Stage Eight cultivators, but elites.
"They are the Old Master's personal bodyguards. They used to be responsible for guarding the ancestral hall. The Old Master ordered them to protect Young Master!"
Liu Yue was quite satisfied with the six bodyguards. With their strength, they were top-notch experts among the Silver Armored Cavalry.
"Thank you for your trouble!"
Qin Hao said gently.
That was then, and this is now.
It was indeed as the saying went, "Thirty years in the east, thirty years in the west."
The East Courtyard had regained its former glory, but the West Courtyard had declined.
The Old Master had even sent his personal bodyguards. It was enough to show how much he valued Qin Hao.
Of course, Qin Hao did not need anyone to protect him.
He was polite to the bodyguards because of Xiao Han.
If one day he was not around, the six Body Tempering Realm Stage Eight bodyguards could guarantee Xiao Han's safety.
"Young Master, what are you talking about? Your business is our business!"
"Young Master, you won first place in the hunting competition and crippled Zhuang. It's so satisfying!"
"From now on, we're family!"
"As long as you say the word, we'll stab whoever you want us to!"
The six men laughed heartily. With their strength, they would be respected in the entire Akita Town.
However, to be praised by the young man who won first place in the hunting competition, Qin Hao, was still very honorable.
"Oh, by the way, the Old Master is still waiting for you. Young Master, you should go now. Don't be rude!"
One of the bodyguards said sincerely.
After all, Qin Shilong was the Old Master. His dignity was not to be challenged.
The six bodyguards were now Qin Hao's subordinates. Naturally, they had to think for Qin Hao.
"En!" Qin Hao nodded and walked towards the ancestral hall of the Qin Residence accompanied by Liu Yue.
…
When they arrived at the ancestral hall, Liu Yue was waiting at the entrance. He was not qualified to enter.
"Aiya … My nephew Qin Hao is here. How was it? Did you have a good rest yesterday?"
As soon as he stepped through the door, a tall and thin middle-aged man welcomed him with a face full of eagerness.
It was Qin Laosan. A month ago, he was still looking down on Qin Hao.
"Nephew, come here quickly. Let uncle take a good look at you!"
"You've grown so tall. Uncle can't even recognize you!"
"You're mighty and extraordinary. You're indeed Qin Dingtian's son … Hahaha!"
All of a sudden, Qin Hao's relatives surrounded him so tightly that not even a drop of water could trickle through. His seven aunts and eight aunts from his distant family all rushed over.
Qin Hao defeated Zhuo Junchen, crippled Zhuang Jiba, took first place in the hunting competition, and killed a rank six Direbeast. He had become the focus of attention in the surrounding villages.
Qin Hao sneered in his heart.
The ancestral hall was still the ancestral hall. Relatives were still relatives.
Today, it was completely different from a month ago.
"Greetings, Fourth Uncle!"
Qin Hao separated the crowd and bowed to Qin Laosan, who was sitting at the side. He was still kneeling.
"Get up quickly!"
Qin Laosan hurriedly helped Qin Hao up. He was still as calm as usual. "Go and greet your grandfather!"
"Greetings, Grandfather!" Qin Hao cupped his hands and bowed slightly.
Qin Shilong's eyelids twitched a few times.
This child was really stubborn!
"En!" Qin Shilong replied with a kind smile.
"Eh … Why does Second Uncle look so haggard? Didn't you rest well yesterday?"
Qin Hao found the downcast Qin Yuhai in a corner.
"Hmph … Qin Hao, you brat, why are you asking when you already know the answer?"
Qin Yuhai snorted coldly.
His face was haggard and pale. The silver hair on his head had also increased a lot. It was as if he had aged a lot overnight.
"Second Brother, as an elder, how can your tone be so harsh? Watch your attitude!"
Qin Laosan said coldly to Qin Yuhai.
"Third Brother, you …"
Qin Yuhai was shocked.
He had lost the medicine store and owed a gambling debt of 100,000 yuan. He was already walking on thin ice.
It was fine if others treated him like this, but now, even Qin Laosan, who was the closest to him, had become so cold.
"Sigh!"
Qin Yuhai sighed unwillingly.
"Hao 'er, you took first place in the hunting competition and won the Xishan Mines for the family. Today, we're gathered here to celebrate!"