Urban God-level Youth

Qin Hao soaked in the bath, slightly closed his eyes, clearing his mind and keeping a sense of calm, not daring to think too much.

Xian Yin, such an exceptional beauty, had a great seductive power, and Qin Hao had always been restraining himself.

"Young master, I think the Skyfire Dynasty might issue a new recruitment order. Your battle prowess has definitely exceeded their imagination." After sprinkling the herbal medicine, Xian Yin knelt slightly behind him and gently massaged Qin Hao.

Soon, Qin Hao felt his body warming up, as the medicinal effect in the bath began to take hold.

He soaked in the bath for over half an hour, feeling warm all over, with most of his vitality restored.

...

The Bi Yu Sect also received the news of the three elders' deaths. The death of Xiao Qingtian and his companions was a heavy blow to the Bi Yu Sect.

Originally, there weren't many Grandmaster Realm experts in their sect. Now, three were dead, including one at the later stage and one at the middle stage of grandmaster, shaking the foundations of the Bi Yu Sect.

After learning about Qin Hao's terrifying battle prowess, the Bi Yu Sect no longer made harsh threats or mentioned any further attempts to hunt down Qin Hao.

Based on the power Qin Hao had shown, the Bi Yu Sect realized that trying to slay him would surely come at an extremely high cost, which the sect couldn't afford, as it wasn't worth causing losses to their entire sect just to deal with one Qin Hao.

There are five major sects in Yangchuan State, with intense competition, and they couldn't afford to lose any more strength unnecessarily. Even if mocked, they wouldn't act against Qin Hao again, lest they provide opportunities for other sects.

It's tantamount to admitting defeat in a disguised manner.

The next morning, many people in Yangchuan City were still discussing yesterday's battle.

After a night's rest, along with Xian Yin's herbal medicine, Qin Hao's body had recovered substantially.

As he emerged from the room, Ling'er looked at him and asked, "Master, is your body feeling better?"

Qin Hao nodded, "Much better, no problem now."

At that moment, a staff member brought breakfast from outside and placed it on the table in the living room. Although it was breakfast, there were many dishes, with several types of soups and rice.

"Young master, please eat." Xian Yin tidied up a bit and said.

While they were having breakfast, a bellboy rushed in and respectfully said, "Guests, there are people from the state lord's mansion outside wishing to meet you."

Qin Hao's expression was calm as he said, "Let them in."

The bellboy nodded and turned to leave, feeling a bit surprised. Who were these three? Even the steward of the state lord's mansion came to personally meet him.

Quickly, the bellboy brought four people inside, led by an elderly man who was well-known in Yangchuan City, the steward of the state lord's mansion, second only to the lord himself.

"Greetings, Mr. Qin. I am Ding Shan, the steward of the state lord's mansion." The steward of the state lord's mansion said respectfully.

While eating breakfast, Qin Hao looked at him, "Mr. Ding, is there something you need from me?"

Ding Shan said respectfully, "Our state lord learned of Mr. Qin's arrival in Yangchuan City and is quite excited. A lunch banquet has been prepared in the state lord's mansion, inviting Mr. Qin to attend, and there is also a secret order from the dynasty that needs to be conveyed to Mr. Qin."

Qin Hao hesitated for a moment and said, "I understand. I will come at noon."

"Then I won't disturb Mr. Qin any further. Farewell." Ding Shan led his people to gradually withdraw from the pavilion.

After they left, Xian Yin said, "Young master, it seems the dynasty knows about yesterday's events and may offer better terms."

Qin Hao showed a thoughtful expression and now just wanted to visit the Royal Book Library of the Skyfire Dynasty.

Ling'er said, "Master, it's only two days until the New Year Festival, and surely there will be many street vendors."

Qin Hao paused, "What is the New Year Festival?"

Upon hearing his words, Xian Yin and Ling'er were slightly taken aback, "You don't know what the New Year Festival is?"

Qin Hao awkwardly nodded, "I've lived in the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range for years, hardly came out, don't know what this festival is."

Ling'er curiously asked, "Master, did you grow up in the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range? Are your parents there too?"

"They are no longer in this world," Qin Hao sighed lightly.

Ling'er hurriedly said, "I'm sorry, Master."

Qin Hao smiled gently, "It's alright. They're probably living well in another world."

Xian Yin spoke up to change the topic, "The New Year Festival is the most important festival on the Hidden Dragon Continent, occurring once a year, and after it's celebrated, one grows a year older."

Qin Hao nodded, realizing this New Year Festival was much like Chinese New Year on Earth.

...

The three of their fates now seemed similar; Ling'er and Xian Yin had no family, while Qin Hao did, but they were in another world.

After breakfast, they went out to stroll the streets. Nearing the New Year Festival, both shops and crowds on the streets seemed to have a cheerful and festive atmosphere.

Many shops had hung red lanterns and pasted red couplets.

Ling'er jumped around joyfully, "Master, our tribe used to celebrate the New Year Festival like this, it was very lively."

Upon hearing this, Xian Yin showed a look of recollection. She remembered her childhood New Year Festivals, always accompanied by her mother, shopping and having fun.

In a blink of an eye, those times were long gone.

Qin Hao looked at everything before him, feeling some nostalgia, "Xian Yin, Ling'er, where do you plan to go, what do you intend to do?"

Ling'er and Xian Yin were slightly stunned by his words. Ling'er thought for a moment and said, "I don't know yet, I just want to be by Master's side."

Xian Yin nodded, "I have no family, I only wish to stay with the young master."

"There's no banquet that doesn't disperse eventually; one day we'll part ways. I need to find my daughter and son, no matter where they are, I must find them," Qin Hao's eyes were incredibly determined.

Xian Yin's heart trembled, "Son and daughter? Young master, you have children?"

Qin Hao nodded, "Yes, I've had them for a long time. They should be about Ling'er's age now, but unfortunately, they were later abducted, without any news."

"Who took them?" Xian Yin curiously asked.

Qin Hao shook his head, "Specifically, I don't know. I only know the names of two sects, one called Butian Sect, the other Xingyue Palace."

"Butian Sect? Xingyue Palace? Never heard of these forces," Xian Yin frowned slightly. She had heard of some top forces on the continent, but not these two.

She thought for a moment and said, "Could it be major sect forces from the North Continent?"

Currently, Qin Hao and the others were in the Southern State, which was very large. The South Continent Dynasty alone had several dynasties, such as the Skyfire Dynasty, which had hundreds of similar dynasties within, and countless sects across the Southern State, with generally people only knowing a few strong sects, while many sects' names were completely unknown to them.